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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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19:39

That's life: Vale Derryn Hinch

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2026/07/10

In this episode, Liam talks to Justin Smith, long time 3AW & ABC Melbourne presenter and producer on the life of Derryn Hinch.Derryn passed away earlier today aged 82.

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18:27

RADIO SCHOOL: Richard Stubbs' Career Lessons

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2026/07/09

TIPS: How to get your best creativity on the airToday on The Quarter Hour Liam Renton talks to one the all time greats - Richard Stubbs.Stubbsy was one of the biggest names in Melbourne Radio for over 2 decades and today he shares stories from his career and secrets to his success.We learn how he became the first stand up comic in Australia to be cast on a breakfast radio show.He shares what was it like in the heady days of Triple M MelbourneThe exact reason why his infamous attempt at National

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13:45

REVIEW: BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox starts on Breakfast

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2026/07/08

INCLUDES: Special Guest Tom Hanks & audio from her first showRachel McGrath (Freelance Culture Writer) gives her review of the first show from Sara Cox on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast.The show is the most listened to Breakfast show in Europe, having been hosted by Terry Wogan, Chris Evans, Zoe Ball and until recently Scott Mills.Here's a link to Rachel's review: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/sara-cox-radio-2-breakfast-show-b3009568.htmlAlso... listen out for Vernon Kay

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13:49

ORIGIN SPECIAL: Corey Parker goes from the Broncos to...

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2026/07/07

PLUS: What's it like to compete with your wife on a rival Breakfast Show?As the country gets ready for State or Origin Game 3, we meet a Rugby League legend who's made the transition from football to breakfast radio.From a former Brisbane Broncos Captain to Breakfast host of SENQ, Corey Parker takes us through how he made the transition from football to media.The radio station did he grew up listening toHow he got his start in radioWhich is more cut throat - professional sport or radio?Why he hasn't

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17:13

NEW: Why TV needs to look to radio to replace it's...

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2026/07/06

PLUS: Who is on Channel 9's Shopping list to replace Kyle Stefanovic?Liam Renton and Rob McKnight from McKnight Tonight look at the reasons why TV Executives need to poach top radio talent when finding a replacement for Karl on the Today Show. They discuss:Attributes radio people have in spades that really shine on TVWhat radio hosts can do better than TV presentersThe top 3 current radio personalities who are very serious contenders to move into The Today Show Hosting role if TV wants to get a real

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16:18

NEW: Monday Meeting with Wade & Liam

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2026/07/05

PLUS: Should 'The Long Weekend' continue with Eddie McGuire and no co-host?Also...Reaction to our Duncan Campbell interview + behind the scenes gossHow does Wade feel about going up against 'Game Changers'?Who are the big guests on The Quarter Hour this week?Who's the Melbourne 'Amanda Keller'?and which radio show did Wade call in to last week?

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16:58

NEW: Triple M's Tanya Wilks: Decades at Number 1 in...

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2026/07/02

Liam talks to the undisputed Queen of Newcastle Radio - Tanya Wilks.She's been on the air since she was 15 on a number of Newcastle Radio StationsWhy she never left NewcastleThe advantage she thinks she has over any new competitor who comes to NewyHow has she navigated 2 long term on air 'husbands' and how different they areAnd which major radio gig did she turn down to keep calling Newcastle home?

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9:55

RADIO SCHOOL: Rick Dees teaches you how to recycle...

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2026/07/01

iHeartRadio has uncovered hundreds of once famous Rick Dees weekly Top 40 countdown shows and has given them a new lease on life, playing them on loop on his own channel.On Today's episode of The Quarter Hour we take a look at how the radio legend is recycling, reusing and repurposing content and giving it a fresh life on digital channels around the world.Imaging realising you had decades worth of great radio content but weren't using it. Back to back, no ads, and even the odd promo or two from the

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15:16

FIRST: Kyle & Jackie O's former boss breaks his silence

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2026/06/30

In this episode, Wade talks to former ARN Chief Content Officer Duncan Campbell. Since the Kyle & Jackie O show ended, Duncan has been unable to talk publicly about it. Now his contract with ARN has ended he's chosen to share answers to some of the burning questions with The Quarter Hour podcast.Did he ever think it would all ended like it did?Was he responsible for the big $100 million 10-year-contract?Would he have networked them into Melbourne? or Brisbane?How does he think Kyle's new

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16:38

NEW: How to tell powerful personal stories on-air

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2026/06/29

Liam Renton talks to Nic O'Riley (from Bay FM Geelong's Mill and Nic in the morning) about powerful storytelling. Nic suffered a significant personal tragedy when he was a child and he opens up on how he shared his story on-air.

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17:33

NEW: Monday Meeting with Wade and Liam

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/06/28

Wade & Liam discuss the current issues around radio every Monday morningWhat happened last week on The Long Weekend with Eddie McGuire & Karl StefanovicShould people who get the sack get a farewell showDo social media hits translate to radio ratings?A funny bit of audio from the Chrissie & Ronnie show (featuring Wade playing a caller)

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15:41

SPECIAL EPISODE: Intern Pete on leaving Kyle & Jackie O

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2026/06/26

In this Saturday Special, we hear from Intern Pete about leaving Kyle & Jackie O and his new role on the Christian O'Connell Show.PLUS: How he got his start in radio and why he went for producing over being on the air.This is an episode that was first published in May.

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18:15

EXCLUSIVE: Ash London: "I thought I'd never work in...

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2026/06/25

To round out Kiwi Week on The Quarter Hour, hear Wade's exclusive chat with The Ash London Show (Ash, Harry and Yas). Hear the story of how their socials blew up with segments like 'Best Ever Key Change'.Also Ash shares...Why this is the show she was born to doWhy a clear vision helped get the show started so now they can go wider on content choicesWhy learning to panel made the difference for herWhy joy is critical to Ashand how they were put together without even recording a demo

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18:16

KIWI WEEK: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan

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2026/06/24

Find out this show got it's start, PLUS what's it like for a third person to join an established duo? And what's the New Zealand version of the famous 'shit sandwich' airchecking technique? Wade finds out.

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14:31

KIWI WEEK: Andrew Curtis from Rhema Radio

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/06/23

What's it like to work in one of the most crowded radio markets in the world? How can you stand out?Liam Renton talks to Andrew Curtis who started in commercial radio and now co-hosts The Rhema FM Breakfast Show.

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16:48

KIWI WEEK: Matty & PJ from The Hits Drive

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2026/06/22

PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE INTRO FROM A SPECIAL GUESTMatty and PJ are the hosts of their own national network Drive Show on 'The Hits'.PJ is well known to Aussie radio people from her time with Jase Hawkins on 'Jase & PJ', the pre-cursor to Jase, Lauren & Clint.Matty has a national TV profile working for over 15 years with NZ's main broadcaster TVNZ.Listen to their chemistry and why they think their show works.

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17:01

NEW: Kyle's interview.: Our reaction

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/06/21

PLUS: Ross Stevenson's 3 things you can learn for your radio showAND: a preview of this week's BIG week of episodes

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43:10

SPECIAL EPISODE: Jackie O Live and Uncensored

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/06/19

In this interview, hear Jackie O talk about working with Kyle. How they came together, their working relationship, the chemistry, and more.This was the most downloaded episode of 'The Quarter Hour' when first published earlier this year.Jackie O is on stage at Radio Days Europe in Athens, 2025. Wade was in the audience listening along.

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13:33

NEW: Why Kyle was never going to get $85m

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/06/18

PLUS: The latest on Jackie O's legal action.Conrad Liveris is an Independent Economist who explains why Kyle's asking price was unrealistic from the start.Here's the article: https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/kyle-sandilands-was-never-going-to-get-85-million-20260617-p607llHere is his website: https://www.conradliveris.com/

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17:33

EXCLUSIVE: Christie Hayes' first interview since...

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds ·

2026/06/18

NEW EPISODE: Liam Renton chats exclusively with Christie Hayes just hours after she finished her last show live in Hobart.She's raw, she's real... and super positive.How is she dealing with losing her radio gig?What will she miss the most about this radio gigPLUS What's one idea did she have planned that she now wont be able to execute on air (she said you can have it and use it in your market!)What advice does she have for others whose ever lost a gig now or to comeWe thank her for her honesty and

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