The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds

Episodes

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  SATURDAY SHOW: What do Ash, Issie & Elliot have to do to win over Melbourne? 02.10.2026 42m

  Today we deep dive the new KIIS Melbourne Breakfast ShowLiam Renton & Sarah Juchima run through Radio's Biggest Whiteboard session and come up with some bold ideas on what they should do when they launch later this Month. Comps, segments and promotions that will guarantee some early wins.Plus we start a rival segment to "Wades World", we think you will love "Letters from Liam".Wade will have his right of reply on Monday's show.Email the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Virgin Radio Launch 02.10.2026 17m

  In our next 'Flashback Friday', Liam Renton talks to Production Guru Jeff Thomas who made the legendary production piece that launched Virgin FM in London.Email the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  KNIGHT FEVER: How Newcastle Radio is covering the build-up to the NRL Grand Final 30.09.2026 17m

  Liam Renton chats to Steve Graham (from 'Tanya & Steve' on Triple M Newcastle) about a huge week for local radio.Email the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  THE DOWNLOAD: James Cridland with the latest data 29.09.2026 18m

  People aged 13-34 are now listening to their mobile in their car more than their radioPLUS: What does data from other countries tell us?ALSO: How many times a year James and Wade think the GfK ratings should come out?AND: What James is talking about while visiting radio events in LondonEmail the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can subscribe to James newsletters here: http://radioland.email/ and https://podnews.net/You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  SPECIAL EPISODE: 30 Years of Coast FM Mandurah 28.09.2026 15m

  Liam Renton catches up with Rod Maldon to celebrate a significant milestone.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  MONDAY MEETING: How did radio cover the AFL & NRL? 28.09.2026 18m

  Some of the Radio 'A-Teams' are on-air this morning, some aren't... Wade and Liam ask why?PLUS: The ex-radio and now sports podcaster who had great social content this morningALSO: Other news you might have missedAND: The Fresh FM Adelaide Presenter who nailed how to do an engaging breakEmail the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  SATURDAY SHOW: KIIS Breakfast + Sarah Juchima 26.09.2026 47m

  We chat to Executive Producer extraordinare Sarah Juchima (from Howard Stern, Eddie McGuire, Christian O'Connell, Mick Molloy)PLUS: Wade replies to Kyle's producersALSO: Who is the megastar making a special appearance?AND: Which radio announcer was in a traffic accident and featured in their own traffic report?Email the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Production from the 1990's on Fox FM 24.09.2026 27m

  In our first 'Flashback Friday', Liam Renton tracks through some great production from the 1990's from Melbourne radio station Fox FM.Thanks to Lucas Jon & Pat Griffin from our P1's for helping us out with the audio!Email the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  KIIS BREAKFAST: "Likeability is not a content strategy" 23.09.2026 17m

  BPR Senior Consultant David Kidd joins us to offer his thoughts on the announcement of Chris, Amy & Jack for Breakfast on Sydney's KIIS1065.He talks about how being 'nice' doesn't necessarily make great radio.PLUS: Where David thinks the show could be in 12 months timeALSO: What KIIS absolutely needs to do before the show starts on-airEmail the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can read David's article in full here: https://radioinfo.com.au/news/why-i-think-the-new-kiis-breakfast-show-will-fail/You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  IRON CHEF: Melbourne AFL Finals Edition 22.09.2026 10m

  Here's some great moments from Melbourne radio stations covering AFL Grand Final this weekEmail the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  THE REACTION: Chris, Amy & Jack on KIIS 1065 21.09.2026 15m

  Radio's worst kept secret... Dr Chris Brown, Amy Gerard & Jack Charles are doing Breakfast on KIIS 1065 from November 9. How will they go?PLUS: Reaction from the socialsALSO: Comments from our P1'sEmail the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  MONDAY MEETING: Are Toni & Ryan heading to drive? 20.09.2026 18m

  Something Irene mentioned on our Saturday Show has us thinking... do all roads lead to Toni & Ryan, or Lu & Jarch... or even a current drive show on another network?PLUS: The Mailbag is overflowing - we answer your questionsALSO: Wade gets Liam back with a hidden piece of audioEmail the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  SATURDAY SHOW: Irene Hulme is special co-host 18.09.2026 51m

  She reveals the dirty tricks between Gamechangers and The Quarter HourPLUS: What are some other famous radio dirty tricks stories?ALSO: Who are the personalities that should be on Breakfast radio?AND: Liam's apology corner, featuring the beloved Jules Lung....???Email the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  WE'VE FOUND HIM: The 'Fugitive' is back! 17.09.2026 13m

  Today the man who was at the centre of one of the greatest radio promotions of all time... it's our exclusive with The Fugitive... aka Michael O'Connor.Email the show: [email protected] the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastThe Quarter Hour is published by podtential, helping podcasters know how to grow.You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  GREAT DEBATE: Fill-in host vs replay show? 16.09.2026 16m

  With both Kyle and Christian O'Connell taking sick days this week, Wade Kingsley and Liam Renton debate the topic: Should you have a fill-in host or play a 'best of' replay show?Join the debate now by singing up to be a P1... Link below.Email the show: [email protected] the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  WOODSY: From Rugby League to Radio 15.09.2026 16m

  Liam catches up with Triple M Sydney's Aaron 'Woodsy' Woods about his career journey from footy to the microphoneEmail the show: [email protected] the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  DUMP BUTTON DISASTERS: Toby from Newport on 3AW 14.09.2026 16m

  Liam catches up with the irrepressible Simon Owens from 3AW about one of the most iconic moments in Australian Radio.Email the show: [email protected] the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  MONDAY MEETING: Latest rumours on who's going where 13.09.2026 17m

  Is Jules Lund heading to KIIS drive with Carrie Bickmore?PLUS: Is Jack Charles going to be the next weather guy on the Today Show?ALSO: find out some of the guests coming up this weekAND: Happy 30th Birthday to Coast FMEmail the show: [email protected] the P1's... https://www.thequarterhour.com/Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  THE SATURDAY SHOW: Carrie to KIIS, but with who? 11.09.2026 37m

  Natasha Lee from Mediaweek has the latest scoopPLUS: A live aircheck for Irene's new podcast... and she won't like it!ALSO: Abby Fidge making great radio for R U OK DayAND: Liam on the lessons you can learn from the new Oasis movieEmail the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.
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  ARN SHAKE UP: Where to next for Will & Woody? 10.09.2026 16m

  PLUS: Does Carrie hold the keys to all the moves?AND: Why does Liam think there's still a surprise or two to come?Email the show: [email protected] us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcastYou can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just click here. Please say your name and give us your thoughts.