The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds

The Quarter Hour: the daily podcast for radio nerds

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Season 1

SATURDAY 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 happens when you're summoned before King Kyle after he demanded the host of the Kyle Cast Bella Frizza joined him on his show KSLive to discuss the show she does about him. Plus we're highlighting some cracking audio from some truly great radio we've heard this week on your Saturday Quarter Hour. Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcast Become a P1 for free: https://www.thequarterhour.com/

FLASHBACK 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 & Pat Griffin from our P1's for helping us out with the audio! Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcast

NEW: 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 Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcast Become a P1 for free: https://www.thequarterhour.com/

MARK 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 thanked B105 for being the first to play their music? Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcast Become a P1 for free: https://www.thequarterhour.com/

POWDERFINGER 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 socials: @thequarterhourpodcast Become a P1 for free: https://www.thequarterhour.com/

MONDAY 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 Fame continue? Become a P1 for free and join our WhatsApp Group chat: https://www.thequarterhour.com/ Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcast

SATURDAY 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 Apology corner is back AND: Who has made the most cume gains in Sydney with The Kyle & Jackie O show gone? Email the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Follow us on the socials: @thequarterhourpodcast

IRON 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 socials: @thequarterhourpodcast

RATINGS 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? AND: Have Nath & Emma continued their growth? Contact the show: mail@thequarterhour.com Become a P1 for free: https://www.thequarterhour.com/

GOING 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: @thequarterhourpodcast

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