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The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds
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.
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Episodes
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsFLASHBACK FRIDAY: B105 Classic Imaging from the 90's
In today's Flashback Friday we remember when B105 went looking for 105 Virgins,., live on the radio. Sit back and enjoy some classic radio promotions from B105…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsIRON CHEF: The Melbourne Cup: How radio covered it
The Melbourne Cup has been run and won and we've had a listen around the country to see how Australian radio saddled up with Melbourne Cup content. Here is our…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsNEW: Radio station Dirty Tricks
Liam and Wade look back on some legendary tricks that radio has played on rival radio stations. From the fun and innocent to all out radio warfare, Today we…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsCUP DAY SPECIAL: The Top 5 Melbourne Breakfast Shows of all time
It's a special public holiday edition of the pod. Liam and Wade name their Top 5 Melbourne Breakfast Shows of all time. To vote on yours - head to our…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: Triple M 1000 + Coles Radio Bangers
It's a Monday so it's time to go through the mailbag and talk about the biggest news stories in radio today. PLUS: Who do Liam & Wade think are the 'GOATS' of…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSATURDAY SHOW: Jackie O News + Irene's review of KIIS Breakfast
Irene Hulme from the Media Bubble Podcast joins us to give her thoughts on Week one of Ash, Issie & Elliot. PLUS Wade has a Jackie O news update AND What is…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsFLASHBACK FRIDAY: Big Brother stars that made it on radio
Big Brother is back on our screens and has played a massive role in shaping the voices we hear on Australian radio since its first season. Today we look at…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSHOCK AXING: Nic & Loren out at The Hot Hits
Wade Kingsley and Liam Renton analyse why Seven Media Group (formerly SCA) have said goodbye to Nic & Loren. What does it say about the future of new music…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsGREAT SEGMENT: Radio or Radi-NO?
Liam talks to Paul McNally - a radio journalist who broke the story of the Capital Radio Breakfast Show taking on Fifi, Fev & Nick on The Fox. Listen to the…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsFIRST SHOW REVIEW: Ash, Issie & Elliot on KIIS Melbourne Breakfast
Liam and Wade go through the first Ash, Issie & Elliot show on KIIS 1011 Melbourne. We've got the audio and will take you through it bit by bit! Become a P1…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: The mailbag + all the latest news in radio
He's back... and he's jetlagged. Wade's back after a 21 hour flight from Denmark as he and Liam and talk about the newest radio segment getting world…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSATURDAY SHOW: The fallout from Carrie & Tommy + 5 Free ideas for Music programmers
This week Wade Kingsley is back on the podcast (live from Copenhagen) and we hit some hot button topics. Did Tommy Little sound a little pissed off in the…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsFLASHBACK FRIDAY: Australian Radio Hall of Famer Tony 'Pilko' Pilkington
Liam catches up with Australian Radio Hall of Famer Tony Pilkington. Bazz & Pilko dominated the airwaves in Adelaide and Sydney in the 70's and 80's. Become a…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsTHE CONVERSATION: SEN's Vanessa Gibson on Women in Sports Radio
Today we continue our conversation on Female Sports Broadcasters. Vanessa Gibson is the National News Director for SEN and gives us an insight into the world…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsNEW: Why do people have an issue with women commentating sport?
"AB" Annabelle Brett joins us to talk about Women commentating sport on our radio. With the recent appearance of Emma Lawrence as the main caller on Triple M…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsBEN & LIAM: The story behind the 'spill'
Adelaide Brekky duo Ben & Liam from KIIS 102.3 have upset their studio technicians... whoops... Liam gets the story behind the spill. Become a P1 for free and…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: Kyle's Confused, Wade's Confused, Liam's under control
Kyle's confused about the show name... PLUS: Wade's confused about how to speak English (thanks to Simon Owens!) ALSO: Ben & Liam's $30,000 mistake AND: We…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSATURDAY SHOW: Inside King Kyle's interview with Bella Frizza
This week we have the audio from the teaser promos from both Sydney and Melbourne KIIS Breakfast shows. Which one is doing a better job? We also find out what…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsFLASHBACK FRIDAY: Another long block of Non-stop Fox!
In our next 'Flashback Friday', Liam Renton tracks through some great production from the 1990's from Melbourne radio station Fox FM. Thanks again to Lucas Jon…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsNEW: Why Countdowns still work on radio
The Triple M Countdown that is bringing people back to radio and throwing thunderbolts out our speakers. Why Countdowns are still a strong programming tool…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMARK TAYLOR: CEO of Brisbane's Number 1 Station
Some lessons on getting your radio station to the top from the CEO of Ace Radio (operators of 4BH). PLUS: An apology to James Cridland AND: Which singer…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsPOWDERFINGER FRENZY: How radio covered the big music moment
Liam has a look at how different radio stations covered the big news of a Powderfinger tour announcement. Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MAILBAG: Does Kyle's show have ads?
Wade and Liam disagree... does it matter? PLUS: Letters to our mailbag ALSO: Liam gets Wade again on mispronunciation AND: Should the Australian Radio Hall of…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSATURDAY SHOW: Liam, Wade & BBQ Bob live at the Big Pineapple!
We celebrate Queensland radio with the stunning victory of 4BH this week in the Brisbane ratings. PLUS: Ace Radio CEO Mark Taylor joins us live ALSO: Liam's…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsIRON CHEF: Triple M's 1000 Greatest songs of all time
Liam has a look at Triple M's 1000... a new national promotion with local launches in each market Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsRATINGS REPORT: Big news in Brisbane, KIIS Syd & Mel steady ahead of new show launches
Hear the first analysis by Wade Kingsley for GfK Survey 6 2026. This covers the survey period 12 July to 19 September PLUS: How high can Nova 93.7 Perth go?…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsGOING FOR GOLD: Adelaide's oldest radio station gets a new name
Today, Liam looks back at the long (100+ year) history of 5DN/Cruise and now Gold 1323. Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the socials…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsTHE DEBATE: Why KIIS should rename their new Breakfast Shows
Wade makes the case why leading with the personality names isn't the right choice for KIIS for their new show launches in Sydney & Melbourne. 'KIIS Breakfast'…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: Roosters win, but so do Newy listeners
Which radio stations excelled at their day-after NRL Grand Final coverage? PLUS: The controversy over naming the new KIIS Breakfast shows ALSO: Kyle is heading…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSATURDAY SHOW: What do Ash, Issie & Elliot have to do to win over Melbourne?
Today we deep dive the new KIIS Melbourne Breakfast Show Liam Renton & Sarah Juchima run through Radio's Biggest Whiteboard session and come up with some bold…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsFLASHBACK FRIDAY: Virgin Radio Launch
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…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsKNIGHT FEVER: How Newcastle Radio is covering the build-up to the NRL Grand Final
Liam Renton chats to Steve Graham (from 'Tanya & Steve' on Triple M Newcastle) about a huge week for local radio. Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsTHE DOWNLOAD: James Cridland with the latest data
People aged 13-34 are now listening to their mobile in their car more than their radio PLUS: What does data from other countries tell us? ALSO: How many times…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSPECIAL EPISODE: 30 Years of Coast FM Mandurah
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…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: How did radio cover the AFL & NRL?
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…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSATURDAY SHOW: KIIS Breakfast + Sarah Juchima
We chat to Executive Producer extraordinare Sarah Juchima (from Howard Stern, Eddie McGuire, Christian O'Connell, Mick Molloy) PLUS: Wade replies to Kyle's…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsFLASHBACK FRIDAY: Production from the 1990's on Fox FM
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 &…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsKIIS BREAKFAST: "Likeability is not a content strategy"
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…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsIRON CHEF: Melbourne AFL Finals Edition
Here's some great moments from Melbourne radio stations covering AFL Grand Final this week Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the socials…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsTHE REACTION: Chris, Amy & Jack on KIIS 1065
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 Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: Are Toni & Ryan heading to drive?
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…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSATURDAY SHOW: Irene Hulme is special co-host
She reveals the dirty tricks between Gamechangers and The Quarter Hour PLUS: What are some other famous radio dirty tricks stories? ALSO: Who are the…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsWE'VE FOUND HIM: The 'Fugitive' is back!
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 Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsGREAT DEBATE: Fill-in host vs replay show?
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…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsWOODSY: From Rugby League to Radio
Liam catches up with Triple M Sydney's Aaron 'Woodsy' Woods about his career journey from footy to the microphone Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Join…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsDUMP BUTTON DISASTERS: Toby from Newport on 3AW
Liam catches up with the irrepressible Simon Owens from 3AW about one of the most iconic moments in Australian Radio. Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: Latest rumours on who's going where
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…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSATURDAY SHOW: Carrie to KIIS, but with who?
Natasha Lee from Mediaweek has the latest scoop PLUS: A live aircheck for Irene's new podcast... and she won't like it! ALSO: Abby Fidge making great radio for…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsARN SHAKE UP: Where to next for Will & Woody?
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: mail@thequarterhour.com…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsRADIO SCHOOL: At Triple M, Moffee's Making Montages
With the anniversary of Steve Irwin's passing and also 9/11 this month - we take a look at the art of the 'radio montage'. A super helpful and creative tool to…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsNEW: Guess who could be new to ARN?
PLUS: The trailer for Irene's new podcast AND: Which Australian metro radio station is changing its name? Our podcast partner is RCS. RCS helps broadcasters at…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsNEW: Brisbane Radio Wars in the 90's
Over the weekend, Brisbane celebrated what could be the largest Outside Broadcast in Australian Radio History. The city turned out for Riverfire - its annual…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsBREAKING: Ash London is coming home!
Here's a replay of our chat with her back in June when she was kicking major goals on The Edge NZ. You can send us a voicemail to use on the podcast! Just…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: Mailbag and a guest appearance from Tim Blackwell
PLUS: Who are the most value for money radio presenters? AND: Will we find out who is joining ARN for Breakfast sometime this week? Our podcast partner is RCS…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsIRENE RETURNS: The Saturday Morning Show
PLUS: What are the 5 big questions after this week's survey results? AND: Who Liam thinks definitely won't do KIIS Sydney Breakfast ALSO: 'Iron Chef' Triana…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsSPECIAL EPISODE: 30 Years of 91.9 Sea FM Sunshine Coast
PLUS: Liam is joined by Paul Amos, the launch Program Director AND: The story of the 'Fat Boys' Our podcast partner is RCS. RCS helps broadcasters at all…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsEXCLUSIVE: Kyle's Idol: Steve Fitton
PLUS: Archived audio of Craig Bruce AND: Who's haircut did Liam want in the 90's? Our podcast partner is RCS. RCS helps broadcasters at all levels create…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsRATINGS: Matt O'Reilly on what's behind 2Day FM's rise
PLUS: is Fox FM in need of a reset? AND: Who does Matt want to win the AFL Premiership based on ratings alone? Our podcast partner is RCS. RCS helps…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsRATINGS REPORT: A good day for 2DayFM
PLUS: Do Ben & Liam have some more work to do in Adelaide? Wade has some advice. AND: KIIS Sydney & Melbourne steady ahead of their new breakfast show…
The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerdsMONDAY MEETING: Kyle, Tim Lee, Mailbag and more!
PLUS: Welcome to new P1's... including a high profile new member! AND: Do we talk about mental health in radio as much? What are some of the reasons for…