The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds

PLUS: The return of Wade's List.... or is it? Email us anytime: mail@thequarterhour.com Join our P1's - it's free - www.thequarterhour.com TW: This episode deals with issues of mental health. If you are finding things challenging please contact Lifeline 0n 13 11 14 Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

Yesterday we reflect how Aussie Radio tackled the passing of Dolly Parton. Today we have more great radio from what our listeners sent in to play! If you ever have any great audio - email it to us mail@thequarterhour.com Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

PLUS: SPECIAL GUEST INTERN PETE You know the concept. 'Iron Chef ' radio moments. When every station has the same ingredients, but who can serve up a better dish? Today we reflect how Aussie Radio tackled the passing of Dolly Parton. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

In radio worldwide, reach (cume) is holding steady but time spent listening (TSL) is on the decline. However there's one place that programmers often don't focus to retain listeners - the creativity of commercials inside the commercial breaks. Today Wade Kingsley talks to two legendary audio creatives, Matt Dickson from SCA and Chris Greggson from Tapt Media. They discuss the way to engage audiences with some great examples for you to listen to. If you're a content maker or programmer, this might give you some new thinking on how to stop listeners tuning out during the commercial breaks. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

As a teenager one of Wade's favourite radio shows was 'Garth and Steve' on Triple M Adelaide. Almost ironic that Liam then gets to interview Steve Graham. From a humble fisherman to launching a Triple M station to over 30 years in Newcastle, Steve Graham is a radio icon in his town, and today we find out why. He's real, he's vulnerable, he's worts and all. And that's why he is so good at what he does. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

PLUS: Is it okay to steal promotion ideas from other stations? AND : King of nostalgia Liam Renton presents another of his reel-to-reel phonographic recordings guaranteed to delight the 65+ demographic. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

Welcome to our brand new Saturday morning show! It's an extended format with more time to chat about the radio news of the week. This week we're joined by guest co-host James Cridland from Radioland and Podnews. Our topics today; He's got subscribers but can Kyle actually make a profit? What we miss from Gamechangers Radio Why Paul Jackson's programming style gave James a reason to listen to Gamechangers. In honour of The Long Weekend with Eddie & Karl, we share was our favourite short-run radio shows and a very special appearance from a guest who was a big part of Gamechangers Radio ...who may or may not be real and is actually A.I. You be the judge. Become a P1 of The Quarter Hour for free and join the chat on WhatsApp! Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world. This podcast has used A.I. for the voice of Michael Byrnes, who is still our favourite lawyer.

Today Liam Renton talks to Rob McKnight from 'McKnight Tonight'.. Rob gives his expert view (as both a TV and radio veteran) on how Dr Chris Brown could go if he takes the helm of Breakfast on KIIS FM Sydney. Get ready to be surprised... Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

Today Liam Renton talks to the travelling radio man, Gavin Miller. An industry legend in Australia - Gavin is currently travelling the world with his partner while working on a daily radio show back home. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

Today Liam Renton looks at another Iron Chef moment - last week's Census. Here he has highlights from across Australia from different shows PLUS a chat with Emily-Jade from Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast about how their show prep works. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

Liam Renton catches up with one of Johnny Young's former Program Directors Mardi Cole. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

PLUS: How many listeners did Kyle's show take off a radio competitor last week? We have the scoop. AND : Why a Kyle subscription could become like a gym membership. Also we feature some amazing radio from Carrie & Tommy's show. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

Listen in for some big news on The Quarter Hour podcast.

Today on The Quarter Hour - our new baby, As we prepare to launch an entire podcast dedicated to all things Kyle. So how did we do it? We take you behind the scenes of putting a brand new weekly show together. The rundown The initial ideas The weekly segments The production elements And the new host The first episode of The Kylecast goes live 6am AEST Saturday. (Bonus - you'll hear the first episode in this very feed) Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

Liam Renton dissects Iron Chef Radio moments. Today's pod is looking at how different radio shows take the same ingredients but have to create a different dish. Triana Butler (yes Triana from Game Changers!) coined the term 'Iron Chef' and we love it. Listen as Liam tries to disguise his desire to simply play Bachelor Girl songs back-to-back by turning it into a 'radio battle'! Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

Liam Renton talks to Henry Bretz, the accidental Karl Stefanovic. Today's pod is for the diehard radio nerds. We go behind the castle walls and enter Kyle's new kingdom. How did Henry get there? What plans did Mayo and Kyle's team really have for him that fell through? What's the show like behind the scenes? Henry takes us inside the chaos of KS Live. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

PLUS: Wade's suggestion for a new format for radio - would it work? Matt Deegan from The Media Club (one of the world's best media shows btw!) joins Wade Kingsley to discuss the latest RAJAR Ratings in the UK. In the UK radio ratings come out quarterly so they end up having a big impact for the decision makers at the top of UK Radio. Our podcast partner is RCS . RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create, manage and deliver great content with trusted solutions for playout, scheduling, streaming and traffic, supported by an experienced local team and global resources. RCS, the most trusted solution around Australia and the world.

PLUS: Some BIG news for superfans of Kyle Sandilands - there's a brand new podcast coming! It's called 'The Kylecast'. You'll get the full details in this episode. (Note - it also means this podcast (The Quarter Hour) stays focused on ALL of radio). Wade Kingsley & Liam Renton gives the radio nerd review of Kyle's new paywalled show. It's $99 per year - is it worth it? Wade's thoughts might be surprises. The Quarter Hour is proudly supported by RCS . Whether on-premise, hybrid or in the cloud, RCS gives broadcasters the tools and support to create, schedule, manage and deliver content with confidence. RCS is the trusted leader for audio professionals.

Liam Renton sits down with 4BC's new Brisbane breakfast host. He tells Liam about his career across music formats and in off-air roles as a programmer and producer. Also Jason shares How he wears his politics with pride What his content filters are and how Breakfast moves at a fast pace and what he does to turn that into entertaining talk radio. This is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation.

PLUS: Liam Renton sits down with 4BC's new Brisbane breakfast host. He tells Liam about his career across music formats and in off-air roles as a programmer and producer. Also Jason shares How he wears his politics with pride What his content filters are and how Breakfast moves at a fast pace and what he does to turn that into entertaining talk radio. This is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Our next episode will publish Sunday Morning 8th August.