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Mediaweek

Mediaweek Studios

Mediaweek Podcasts deliver insider access to Australia’s media industry. From exclusive interviews with top execs and talent, to sharp analysis of trends shaping media, marketing and advertising.

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50:56

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Anthony Jeselnik

Mediaweek ·

2026/04/14

He’s been described as a comedic dark genius. But beneath Anthony Jeselnik’s acerbic wit lies a mind shaped by the power of literature. Fiction, to be precise. In fact, Jeselnik’s appreciation for the written word is so great that he’s even started a book club. Called ‘The Anthony Jeselnik Book Club’ - the only prerequisite for membership is … well, nothing really. And, to be honest, that’s the real genius of the club - it’s open to anyone and

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32:34

Mediaweek Newsmakers: MOVE 2.0 unshackled

Mediaweek ·

2026/03/19

For years, the media industry considered out-of-home advertising the blunt instrument of the media mix. Planners bought giant billboards and hoped people would drive past. Those days are officially over. MOVE 2.0 has finally launched. The new $20 million measurement tool leaves its cage to shift the industry from simply buying panels to genuinely understanding people. In the latest edition of theMediaweek Newsmakers podcast, Elizabeth McIntyre, chief executive officer of the Outdoor Media

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30:38

Mediaweek Newsmakers: The female leaders of Omnicom

Mediaweek ·

2026/03/10

What do you get when you invite six of ad land’s most powerful women into a room to talk candidly about what it means to be a woman in the industry? It might sound like the start of a riddle. After all, coordinating the diaries of six CEOs and senior leaders is no small feat. Amazingly, Mediaweek managed to do just that. In the aftermath of International Women’s Day, the Newsmakers podcast brought together a group of Omnicom’s most influential female leaders for an unfiltered

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25:55

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Marc Fennell

Mediaweek ·

2026/02/23

Marc Fennellhas a knack for finding the stories that make you double-take. From art heists to stolen colonial artifacts, he has carved out a niche as Australia’s preeminent chronicler of the weird and the wealthy. His latest project,Australia’s Greatest Conman, dives into the surreal world ofJohn Friedrichand the National Safety Council. Marc joinedMediaweek's Newsmakersto talk behind the scenes on the doco series that investigates Australia’s biggest fraudster. A guy who built a

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23:29

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Mark Ferguson

Mediaweek ·

2026/02/19

Veteran news anchor Mark Ferguson joins Mediaweek’s Newsmakers to reflect on his journey from a teenage cadet in Tamworth to the face of 7NEWS Sydney. Ahead of his 60th birthday, Ferguson opens up about the pivotal moments, global assignments, career risks, and lessons learned across four decades in Australian television news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:17

Mediaweek Newsmakers Debate - AI And Journalism

Mediaweek ·

2025/10/15

What happens when a journalist who’s spent decades in the newsroom goes head-to-head with a futurist who believes AI could save it? In the very first Mediaweek’s Newsmakers Debate, Joe Hildebrand and Rita Arrigo face off over one of the biggest questions in modern media: Is AI destroying journalism, or helping it evolve? It’s a fiery, funny, and surprisingly hopeful exchange about truth, trust, and the future of storytelling — and it’s one every media professional

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38:54

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Shelly Horton

Mediaweek ·

2025/10/13

There aren’t many journalists who can say they’ve gone from covering crime scenes to coaching CEOs - but Shelly Horton can. After three decades in the media, she’s swapped newsroom chaos for the boardroom floor, turning her sharp instincts and trademark humour into a mission: helping leaders find their voice and women find their power. In this episode of Mediaweek’s Newsmakers, Shelly talks about I’m Your Peri Godmother - her funny, fearless guide to perimenopause - and

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26:06

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Simon Cahill

Mediaweek ·

2025/10/02

For Simon Cahill, the intersection of music and technology has never just been work - it’s been a lifelong obsession. From tinkering with VCRs as a kid to helping launch SXSW Sydney, he’s built a career that reflects the same passions that once kept him glued to Saturday morning music shows. In this chat, Cahill details the golden thread that seems to have woven his career together, and explains how a hobby turned into a dream career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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32:36

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Mitch Churi

Mediaweek ·

2025/09/16

Mitch Churi is a broadcaster who’s never been afraid to put himself out there. From squatting in a KIIS FM studio clucking like a chicken in front of Kyle and Jackie O, to winning awards and hosting national shows, Mitch has carved out one of the most colourful journeys in Australian radio. When ARN cut him loose earlier this year, he didn’t sit still. Instead, he doubled down on what he loves most: connecting with audiences. Now he’s launching The Mitch Churi Chat Show with Acast

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26:19

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Clair Weaver

Mediaweek ·

2025/09/07

Clair Weaver’s path to journalism wasn’t the usual one. At 19, she was flying long-haul as a flight attendant, wondering what might come next. But she already knew the answer: journalism. She studied remotely through the UK’s National Council for the Training of Journalists and cut her teeth at a local Hertfordshire paper, before moving on to the Watford Observer and then the fast-paced newsroom of the Evening Standard. Today, Weaver heads up LiSTNR’s news, crime and

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28:51

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Majella Hay

Mediaweek ·

2025/08/27

Majella Hay is undoubtedly one of the most powerful women in Australian television. She’s the Director of Content, Unscripted at the Seven Network, which means She’s the driving force behind shows like My Kitchen Rules, Australian Idol and Farmer Wants a Wife. But in this conversation, Majella doesn’t just talk formats and ratings. She opens up about balance, about what it means to carry both a huge slate of TV and the everyday realities of being a mum. From the lessons she learned

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29:53

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Morgana O'Reilly

Mediaweek ·

2025/08/21

Morgana O’Reilly is no stranger to playing complex, messy women. And, she’s been everywhere - from Neighbours and Wentworth to The White Lotus. Now she’s stepping into one of her most haunting roles yet in Playing Gracie Darling. She stars as Joni, a child psychologist forced to return to the hometown where her best friend vanished during a séance, only to discover history has a way of repeating itself. Morgana talks about why she still believes in ghosts, tarot and the

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22:02

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Nick McKenzie

Mediaweek ·

2025/08/13

Nick McKenzie has exposed war crimes, brought down politicians, and forced entire institutions to face the truth. Now, Australia’s most awarded investigative journalist joins Newsmakers to talk power, pressure - and why journalism still matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:30

Mediaweek's Newsmakers: The Atlantic's Hanna Rosin

Mediaweek ·

2025/08/06

One of America's most distinctive and daring voices, The Atlantic's Hanna Rosin, is headed to Sydney this month, and she's not coming quietly. Ahead of her appearance as keynote speaker at the 2025 Women in Media National Conference, Rosin sat down with Mediaweek for a conversation that pulls no punches: on masculinity in crisis, gender roles in reverse, journalism under pressure, and what it means to stay soft in a hardening world. Rosin, currently Senior Editor at The Atlantic and host of Radio

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26:27

Mediaweek's Newsmakers: Broadcaster David Koch

Mediaweek ·

2025/07/29

To broadcaster David Koch, Pinstripe Media was always more than a business, it was a family legacy. In this episode of Newsmakers, David Koch unpacks the decision to sell the small business and personal finance content company he built with his family, and what it means to hand over the reins to the next generation. Best known as the steady hand behind the Sunrise desk for more than two decades, Kochie reflects on life beyond breakfast TV: the strange privilege of living in the public eye and the

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45:04

Newsmakers - Journalist and columnist Maureen Callahan

Mediaweek ·

2025/07/23

This week on Mediaweek’s Newsmakers, our guest doesn’t just cover controversy, she oftenis the controversy. Maureen Callahan is one of the sharpest, boldest, and most unfiltered voices in modern media. Her bylines span Vanity Fair, Spin,Daily Mail (where she’s now a columnist), andNew York Post, where she’s critic-at-large. Her writing? Unapologetic. Razor-sharp. And impossible to ignore. Now she’s turning up the volume with her podcast The Nerve. In this wide-ranging

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30:41

Newsmakers: ARN's Chief Content Officer Duncan Campbell

Mediaweek ·

2025/06/29

After more than four decades in the radio industry and 15 years at the helm of the Australian Radio Network's (ARN) content strategy, Duncan Campbell is stepping into a new chapter, but he's not switching off the mic entirely. In the latest episode of Mediaweek'sNewsmaker's podcast, ARN's outgoing Chief Content Officer speaks candidly about how he got his start, the real story behind signing Kyle & Jackie O, and how he deals with commentary from the sidelines when a major content play doesn't go

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20:52

Newsmakers: Jonathon Moran

Mediaweek ·

2025/06/24

In this deeply personal episode of Mediaweek’s Newsmakers, host Natasha Lee sits down with longtime friend and veteran entertainment journalist Jonathon Moran. More than just an interview, this conversation blends shared history with honest reflection, as JMo opens up about his career, his battles, and the power of vulnerability and the launch of his new book Mental As Anyone. A touching look at friendship, media, and the stories that shape us, both on and off the record.See

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14:51

Newsmakers: Neil Shoebridge from SKMG

Mediaweek ·

2025/06/20

In this episode, we sit down with someone who barely needs an introduction in media circles, Neil Shoebridge. With more than 30 years under his belt across journalism, publishing, and corporate communications, Neil has seen (and shaped) it all. Now co-founder of SKMG, he shares sharp, no-spin insights on media strategy, brand storytelling, and what really goes on in a corporate crisis. Whether you're navigating headlines or trying to stay out of them, this one's worth a listen.See

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15:19

Newsmakers: Cheng Lei

Mediaweek ·

2025/06/12

Australian journalist Cheng Lei spent over three years in Chinese detention. In this episode of Newsmakers, Lei sits down with Mediaweek's Natasha Lee for an in-depth and emotional chat about memory, motherhood, and surviving a system built to silence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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