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The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds

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Wade Kingsley and Liam Renton LOVE radio. Every day they bring you the latest radio news and interviews with people in the radio industry from around the world in this fast-paced 15 minute shortcast.#radionews #broadcasting #audio #radioGet in touch with the show: mail@thequarterhour.comFollow us on instagram @thequarterhourpodcastOr visit our website: https://www.thequarterhour.com/

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21:35

CHRISTIAN O'CONNELL: Part 2: Human connection &...

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/08/01

On The Quarter Hour, we talk to people who are positive about radio. This man is the cheerleader at the front of the parade.Christian O'Connell (Host of GOLD FM Breakfast) has a new book called 'Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself'.In the first of two episodes, Christian talks about:The purpose of the bookHis technique for writing itHow laughter makes us connect as humansThis episode is a must listen for radio people who want to learn how human connection can be your superpower.

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14:10

CHRISTIAN O'CONNELL: Part 1: His new book &...

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/31

On The Quarter Hour, we talk to people who are positive about radio. This man is the cheerleader at the front of the parade. Christian O'Connell (Host of GOLD FM Breakfast) has a new book called 'Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself'.In the first of two episodes, Christian talks about:The purpose of the bookHis technique for writing itHow laughter makes us connect as humansThis episode is a must listen for radio people who want to learn how human connection can be your superpower.

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14:15

NEW: What Kyle can learn from Howard Stern

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/30

Howard Stern is the closest radio personality to Kyle. Big name, big show, high risk, high reward.But does Kyle's new venture have enough in-built tension for the audience?American Radio Programmer and Consultant David Hill can pinpoint the moment when Howard changed. It's when he left broadcast radio and went behind the paywall.Does Kyle need an enemy to fight? With no censors, no ACMA, no management and no advertisers - is Kyle heading for bland-ville?David's article is

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15:07

AIRCHECK: Christian & Bella from i98 (Part 2: their...

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/30

In this episode Christian & Bella from i98 FM Wollongong respond to Liam's aircheck yesterday.If you'd like a free aircheck from The Quarter Hour team - email us some audio! mail@thequarterhour.com

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15:40

AIRCHECK: Christian & Bella from i98 (Part 1: Liam's...

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/29

In this episode Liam airchecks Christian & Bella from i98 FM Wollongong.As a Program Director Liam Renton has done thousands of airchecks.Listen along as he looks for great execution, unmatchable chemistry and ways to elevate breaks with suggestions to take their show (and yours) to the next level.Tomorrow - Christian & Bella respond to Liam with their thoughts.If you'd like a free aircheck from The Quarter Hour team - email us some audio! mail@thequarterhour.com

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15:36

NEW: The Sales Meeting with Jamie Wood

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/28

Jamie Wood is the host of the Media Sales Mastery podcast.In this episode Jamie talks to Wade Kingsley about his podcast episode (and Radio Today article) called 'If radio launched tomorrow, we wouldn’t be defending it, we’d be rationing it'.This is a great episode to sit down and listen to with your sales team.PLUS Wade reveals the one thing he would take to a client who is looking to buy radio.

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10:52

MONDAY MEETING: Eddie McGuire, The Rock, Radio...

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/27

In this week's Monday Meeting episode, Liam Renton looks at Eddie McGuire's first GOLD FM Sport show. PLUS: with 'The Rock' launching on DAB in Brisbane, we look at great radio station launches in days gone by.AND: BBC Radio 1 has just launched a massive talent search.And as usual, we preview the week of daily episodes ahead on The Quarter Hour podcast.#WeLoveRadio

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15:24

NEW: What happened in a talent coaching session that...

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/24

TOP 10 Talent Coach Steve Reynolds explains the comment he heard from a radio team which he believes highlights a real challenge for radio management.Steve's blog is here: https://reynoldsgroupradio.com/i-need-this-job-the-creativity-killer/Steve's website is here: https://reynoldsgroupradio.com/

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15:16

RADIO DYNASTIES: The Vertigans

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/23

Liam Renton catches up with Jon Vertigan (Junior). His Father (Jon) and now Son (Ben) all have radio in their veins. Hear about their history and shared passion for the industry we all love.

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16:55

NEWS: Monique Dews on her career in radio news

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/22

PLUS: Radio Programmers who really value the newsroom and the difference it makes.Liam Renton sits down with radio news legend Monique Dews about her career and the future of newsrooms in the age of A.I.Should newsreaders be part of the Breakfast Show team? Monique gives us her answer.

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15:55

NEW: Ben, Bec, Liam, Liam... and Liam

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/21

It's a Liam overload as Liam Renton gets the behind the scenes of Ben & Liam's latest creative idea. It involves two rival breakfast shows... with similar names.Listen to Ben & Liam on KIIS 1023.Listen to Bec & Liam on Life FM Adelaide.

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9:27

NEW: Jackie O's Legal Update

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/20

PLUS: When we will know what the next steps are in the legal proceedings.Natasha Lee, Editor of Mediaweek (and Wade's cohost on Media Tarts each Friday) gives us the latest update including ARN's amended defence that has been made public.

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19:31

MONDAY MEETING: World Cup of Radio: Who won the morning?

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/20

PLUS: Is Kyle's $99 price point going to work? We have our verdict.ALSO: Does talk radio work in Brisbane?AND: Reaction to our interview with Pete & Kymba from Western Australia

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18:58

EXCLUSIVE: Pete & Kymba's home truths about Perth radio

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/17

In this raw and real off-mic chat, Pete Curulli & Kymba Cahill talk about their popular West Australian Breakfast Show on 94.5 Mix FM. Liam Renton sits down with the team to find out what makes them tick, and what makes Perth radio so unique... and what people from the Eastern States don't understand about Perth audiences. It's a great listen.

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17:39

NEW: Putting together a ripper radio stunt

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/16

One week after it happened, Archie and Bretz from Mix FM Sunshine Coast talk to Liam Renton about how the idea of racing 120 km on foot from Maroochydore to Suncorp Stadium came about.You might recognise one of the guys from recent Karl Stefanovic impersonations....

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16:21

BONUS EPISODE: Greg Byrnes on Talk Radio ratings

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/15

PLUS: Why he believes that digital levels the playing field between AM and FM.Wade Kingsley sits down with Head of Content and Station Manager of 2GB Greg Byrnes on why the talk stations are so successful and how hard work and consistency keeps them at the top of the overall ratings.

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16:59

BONUS EPISODE: Matt O'Reilly on SCA Ratings

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/14

PLUS: Which new talent signing has the SCA Sydney office high-fiving Matt for?Wade Kingsley talks to SCA Head of Broadcast Content Matt O' Reilly about yesterday's ratings results.

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9:09

FIRST: The Ratings Report

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/13

Hear all the results first from GFK Survey 4 2026 in Australia. Hosted by Wade Kingsley.

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18:53

MONDAY MEETING: Kyle's 'behind the scenes' series

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/12

PLUS: Reflections on Derryn Hinch, State of Origin on Radio, Richard Stubbs, Sara Cox vs Scott Shannon... and which Australian radio personality has been featured on the BBC? You know his name... Send any questions to us mail@thequarterhour.com or DM us on Instagram @thequarterhourpodcastThe Quarter Hour Podcast is hosted by radio lovers Wade Kingsley & Liam Renton.. New episodes out daily.

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13:35

EXCLUSIVE: Australia's newest Breakfast Show

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/07/10

In this exclusive interview, Wade Kingsley sits down with Abby Butler & Tyrone Pynor who start hosting triplej's Breakfast Show on Monday morning.After being on the Drive show for the last few years, Abby & Tyrone are fired up and ready to go.In this episode you'll hear:Their different paths to radioHow they first came togetherWho spotted their chemistryWhat they plan to take to Breakfast from Drive

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