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McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight

Robert McKnight

McKnight Tonight brings you a hot take on news events every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm AEST at youtube.com/@mcknighttonight.Media McKnight delvs into the world of media every Tuesday night at 9pm AEST.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:20

MAFS producer reveals the truth about the 'villain'...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2026/02/10

A new season of Married at First Sight is delivering huge ratings for Nine — but with success comes renewed scrutiny. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight examines the reality behind reality TV, drawing on a detailed conversation with former MAFS post-producer Alex Fennell. Also in this edition: - Nine pays to interview the Bondi hero - but will they get value for money? - Why podcasts need to evolve with new trends - The Nightly under fire over sexist headline - A reporter and camo have

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18:02

Nine's big radio mistake | Nova shake-ups | BBC...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2026/02/03

Nine Entertainment’s radio sale was meant to be routine — but the coverage itself revealed just how little priority radio had inside the company. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down: • A live TV mic fail on Nine Gold Coast — and why how you recover matters more than the mistake • Nine’s radio stations sold to billionaire publican Arthur Laundy — and why this might actually be good news • Sloppy Nine News graphics versus Seven getting it right • Nova’s on-air shake-ups and

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25:27

IAC on-set tensions | Sky News Clangers | ABC’s...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2026/01/27

Sky News production errors, fresh claims about Julia Morris on I’m A Celebrity, and backlash over the ABC’s Australia Day special. In Media McKnight Episode 25, Rob McKnight breaks down the media stories shaping the week. In this episode: • Sky News and on-air production mistakes – including a Chris Kenny segment that raised eyebrows • Why media quality control is slipping across TV newsrooms • I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here pre-recorded in 2026 as a cost-cutting move • Claims from on-set

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20:35

Agro's return to TV - what to expect | MEDIA McKNIGHT...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2026/01/13

You can watch the video version at YouTube.com/@McKnightTonightIt looks like Agro - and creator Jamie Dunn - are returning to television. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight speaks exclusively with Jamie Dunn – the creator of Agro – about: • Talks with Channel 7 for a one-off Agro special • What the show would look like • Why it would only be a single episode eventx • The brutal state of radio today • Kyle & Jackie O’s national ambitions • Why breakfast radio is struggling PLUS – Rob

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24:44

MEDIA McKNIGHT: Did Ricky Gervais steal a joke?

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2026/01/06

A punchline in Mortality appears to closely mirror a joke first delivered by Karl Pilkington on The Ricky Gervais Show podcast in 2006. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down the original podcast exchange alongside the Netflix performance, examining whether this was inspiration, recycling, or outright joke theft. The controversy is especially ironic given Gervais publicly accused James Corden of joke theft in 2022 — raising serious questions about comedy ethics, writing credits,

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16:23

MEDIA McKNIGHT: 50c holds a grudge - how he got THAT...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/12/09

This week on Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down one of the biggest behind-the-scenes shake-ups in Australian radio — the fallout from Ash Bradnam’s axing from NOVA Brisbane after 21 years, the confirmed departure of Nikki Osborne, and the return of Susie O’Neil to breakfast. Rob also takes aim at the misleading “quit live on air” headlines and explains what actually happened behind the scenes — and why clickbait reporting is eroding trust in media coverage. Plus, a deep dive into one of the

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12:41

MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 20 | When Being Number One Still...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/12/02

Welcome back to Media McKnight — your go-to show for no-spin insight on the Aussie media scene. Tonight Rob McKnight dives deep into: • The shock axing of Ash Bradnam after 21 years in Brisbane breakfast radio. • A domino of moves at NOVA and 4BC that will shake up the market. • The ratings war between The Seven Network and Nine Network — who really won 2025? • Why tech giants might be on the hook for up to $600 M a year to Aussie publishers. Stream LIVE this Tuesday at 9 pm AEDT on

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6:27

MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 19: Radio Ratings Survey 7...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/11/25

In this special video edition of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down Radio Ratings Survey 7 for 2025 across Australia’s major markets.Sydney and Melbourne continue to prove that talk radio still dominates, while NOVA finds strong momentum in key regional battlegrounds.This episode covers:Sydney: 2GB’s continued reign, SmoothFM’s FM dominance and the breakfast battle between Ben Fordham and Kyle & Jackie O.Melbourne: 3AW’s unstoppable run, GOLD’s FM strength and strong performances from

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12:46

Media McKnight Episode 18: What’s REALLY Going On At...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/11/19

Media McKnight is back — and tonight we’re diving deep into Network 10’s brutal financial reality and what it means for the future of Australian television. In this episode Rob breaks down: • 10’s huge losses — $322m in 2023, $162m last year • The network’s rating struggles, the collapse of key timeslots & the brain-drain behind the scenes • Why Studio 10 could have been saved • Whether 10 should ditch reality formats & try something radically different • Why a bid for the NRL could flip the

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14:54

MEDIA McKNIGHT — Episode 17: Nine job cuts, BBC...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/11/11

Rob McKnight delivers a hard-hitting review of the week in Australian media: job cuts at Nine Entertainment Co., the BBC Panorama controversy, the breakfast reboot at 4BC, plus more behind-the-scenes insight. 📺 Watch live every Tuesday 9 pm AEDT on youtube.com/@mcknighttonight — like, comment and subscribe! 👉 Follow the conversation on X @rob_mcknight #MediaMcKnight #McKnightTonight #AustralianMedia #TVNews #RadioRatingsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:15:02

Craig McLachlan — The Full Interview | McKnight...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/11/09

Craig McLachlan sits down with Rob McKnight for his most revealing conversation yet. In this full-length interview, the Gold Logie winner opens up about his life, career, the controversies that nearly ended it, and how he’s rebuilding both his reputation and his passion for performance. 👉 Subscribe and watch new episodes of McKnight Tonight every Mon, Wed & Thu at 9 pm AEDT: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 💬 Join the discussion in the comments — Rob reads them all! You can get tickets to Craig's

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19:21

Media McKnight - Episode 16

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/11/04

buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonightCraig McLachlan proves our left-leaning media is out of touch Rob McKnight returns with a fiery new Media McKnight — taking aim at the hypocrisy of Australia’s left-leaning media after his interview with Craig McLachlan. Plus: Channel 10’s early-evening shake-up, why 7NEWS has gone soft, Peter Fegan’s classy exit from 4BC, and Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone blunder. Also: The Voice winner’s reality check, and the Aussie remake that finally gets it right. 📺 Watch more

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25:13

Sam Armytage TODAY Show twist - MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 15

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/10/22

ARMYTAGE TWIST: Did Nine Blink? | 7NEWS vs 7NEWS.com.au | 4BC Axing + MoreWhat’s really going on with Samantha Armytage and Nine’s TODAY show?Why 7NEWS and 7news.com.au are copping heat over “selective editing.”4BC’s breakfast axing, a serious Nine privacy leak, Trump’s quip to Kevin Rudd, the Talent Index vs ratings, Spotlight renewed for 2026 — and a Doctor Who bombshell about Billie Piper/Rose Tyler.Chapters:Armytage twist: has Nine actually shut this down?7NEWS vs 7news.com.au editorial

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14:04

ABC Reporter Harassed in Tel Aviv - MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 14

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/10/14

In this edition of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight dissects the week in Australian media: • Confronting scenes as ABC’s Matt Doran is harassed while reporting in Tel Aviv. • Rumours swirl that Samantha Armytage could be joining Karl Stefanovic on TODAY. • Big shake-ups in the latest radio ratings – someone’s job may be on the line. • Naomi Watts earns her Hollywood Walk of Fame star – but it doesn’t come cheap. • Breaking-news coverage from Nine and Seven under pressure. 📺 Watch every Tuesday 9 PM

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19:59

MEDIA McKNIGHT: Is Taylor Swift punching down with...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/10/08

When Taylor Swift drops a diss track, the whole world listens — but is she punching down? Rob McKnight dives into Track 7 of her new album, the Charli XCX drama, and what it says about power imbalance in pop culture. Plus — 🏉 The NRL beats the AFL for the first time in a decade 📺 Peter Hitchener hits 10,000 bulletins 💥 Craig McLachlan takes aim at “the haters” 💰 Why the Productivity Commission’s copyright plan has artists fuming 🔥 And a few wild media theories you don’t want to miss 📺

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15:53

MEDIA McKNIGHT EXCLUSIVE - The future of 4BC revealed

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/09/30

In episode 12: - Nine's plans for radio station 4BC - Kerry Stokes ready to leave television - The fallout from that bizarre interview on SKY NEWS last week. - The dangers of doing live news crosses with the public. - The video every creative needs to see. 📺 Subscribe to McKnight Tonight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 🔴 More Hot Topics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95Ngwls-UpsutN7Zf5dg6gbzhau 🎤 Exclusive Interviews:

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20:02

MEDIA McKNIGHT - THE DEATH OF TELEVISION

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/09/24

I am bitterly disappointed by the Australian television industry and it's time to speak up.Other topics include:SKY NEWS apologises for bizarre interviewKimmel is backLeaks at 4BCMelissa Doyle almost blows it with Oprah WinfreyDoctor Who exterminated in AustraliaDeal Or No Deal could be saved from the axeA very nice moment on 9NEWS 👉 Subscribe for more: /@mcknighttonight ☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast

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11:52

The twist adults didn't see coming in the u16s social...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/09/16

The Federal Government’s new social media age restrictions take effect from December 10, 2025. They say it’s not a ban… but under 16s won’t be able to open accounts without strict verification. From photo ID to facial scans, here’s what it really means for kids, parents, and the future of online privacy. Also in this episode: what really happened at Nine between Liz Hayes and a senior executive | A TV news host under fire over bizarre comments made live on air | Latest ratings👉 Subscribe for more:

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14:20

MEDIA McKNIGHT - EXCLUSIVE: Adrian Portelli’s My Reno...

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/09/10

Adrian Portelli’s My Reno Rules has been thrown into chaos as builder issues derail production — and Portelli faces fresh court drama.Plus:• Do TV networks deserve a government handout? Judge Rob delivers his verdict.• Survey 5 radio ratings reveal huge shifts across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth.• ARN looks at AI hosts, and Nunawading Studios closes after six decades.👉 Subscribe for more: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonightSupport

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16:09

MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 8

McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight ·

2025/09/06

Media McKnight has the exclusive full footage of Bob Katter’s press conference meltdown in Brisbane. While most outlets only showed the outburst, here’s the uncut exchange that proves the Katters’ spin doesn’t pass the pub test. Plus: • Behind-the-scenes scandal at A Current Affair • Colin Fassnidge reveals MKR filming secrets • Quickies: 10’s big exits, Survivor rumours, Dickie’s “wholesome” Heather Graham gaffe 📺 Watch more exclusives on Media McKnight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 👉 Comment

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