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Wade Kingsley and Liam Renton LOVE radio. Every weekday they bring you the latest radio news from around the world in this fast-paced 15 minute shortcast #radionews #broadcasting #audio #radioGet in touch with the show: mail@thequarterhour.comhttps://www.thequarterhour.com/
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NEW: The Fox's Best Radio Promotions
<p>INCLUDING LAST NIGHT'S UNDERDOGS</p><p>101.9 The Fox is one of the best radio stations at running promotions, led by their Breakfast Show - Fifi, Fev & Nick.</p><p>In this episode you'll hear about 'Underdogs' and also one they ran earlier this year: 'Fev on your footy team'.</p><p>Hear how consistency and focusing on your audience is key.</p><p>There are some great takeaways for every radio show.</p><p></p>
NEW: B105 brings back the retro radio merch
<p>Radio nerds unite! B105 Content Director Ed Kirkwood tells Liam Renton why they've gone back to the prize cupboard and cranked out the old B105 merch.</p><p>Got any radio merch? DM us on instagram your pic (@thequarterhourpodcast) and we'll share it with other radio nerds!</p>
NEW: How Tim Wong-See went from Nova to the ABC
<p>PLUS: How did he land his first radio job at Nova 96.9 in Sydney?</p><p>In this episode, Liam Renton speaks to Tim Wong-See, ABC Sunshine Coast Breakfast Host.</p>How his love of radio came from an unlikely sourceHis time at AFTRSWhat he learnt about how the off-air culture means for the on-air soundHow his Chinese heritage has been addressed on-airWhat he loves about the ABC<p>It's a fascinating chat about how radio careers can evolve in their own way.</p>
BEHIND THE SCENES: Triple M's No talk day
<p>In this episode of The Quarter Hour podcast Wade Kingsley talks to Brendan Tacey from SCA about Triple M's No Talk Day.</p><p>It's a world-first radio event where they remove all the talk (presenters, commercials) and play music and powerful production pieces.</p><p>TW: Mental Health and suicide is discussed in this episode.</p><p>Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/</p><p>Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/</p><p>Are ya bogged mate?: https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/</p><p>This is a Conversation starter: https://www.tiacs.org/</p><p>Find ya Feet...
MONDAY MEETING: Kylewashing, Christian O'Connell, Airchecking and more
<p>PLUS: If you want a free aircheck from us, email mail@thequarterhour.com - no matter where you work or where you are in the world. We're a show that is here for radio people.</p><p>AND shout outs to Merrick & Rosso, Trevor Chappell, Bree Tomasel.</p>
CHRISTIAN O'CONNELL: Part 2: Human connection & listener questions
<p>On The Quarter Hour, we talk to people who are positive about radio. This man is the cheerleader at the front of the parade.</p><p>Christian O'Connell (Host of GOLD FM Breakfast) has a new book called 'Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself'.</p><p>In the first of two episodes, Christian talks about:</p>The purpose of the bookHis technique for writing itHow laughter makes us connect as humans<p>This episode is a must listen for radio people who want to learn how human connection can be your superpower.</p>
CHRISTIAN O'CONNELL: Part 1: His new book & connecting through laughter
<p>On The Quarter Hour, we talk to people who are positive about radio. This man is the cheerleader at the front of the parade. </p><p>Christian O'Connell (Host of GOLD FM Breakfast) has a new book called 'Unscript: The Radical Act of Being Yourself'.</p><p>In the first of two episodes, Christian talks about:</p>The purpose of the bookHis technique for writing itHow laughter makes us connect as humans<p>This episode is a must listen for radio people who want to learn how human connection can be your superpower.</p>
NEW: What Kyle can learn from Howard Stern
<p>Howard Stern is the closest radio personality to Kyle. Big name, big show, high risk, high reward.</p><p>But does Kyle's new venture have enough in-built tension for the audience?</p><p>American Radio Programmer and Consultant David Hill can pinpoint the moment when Howard changed. It's when he left broadcast radio and went behind the paywall.</p><p>Does Kyle need an enemy to fight? With no censors, no ACMA, no management and no advertisers - is Kyle heading for bland-ville?</p><p>David's article is here:</p><p>https://barrettmedia.com/2026/07/20/when-howard-stern-won-he-lost-the-fight-that-made-him-matter/</p>
AIRCHECK: Christian & Bella from i98 (Part 2: their response to Liam's feedback)
<p>In this episode Christian & Bella from i98 FM Wollongong respond to Liam's aircheck yesterday.</p><p>If you'd like a free aircheck from The Quarter Hour team - email us some audio! mail@thequarterhour.com</p>
AIRCHECK: Christian & Bella from i98 (Part 1: Liam's feedback)
<p>In this episode Liam airchecks Christian & Bella from i98 FM Wollongong.</p><p>As a Program Director Liam Renton has done thousands of airchecks.</p><p>Listen along as he looks for great execution, unmatchable chemistry and ways to elevate breaks with suggestions to take their show (and yours) to the next level.</p><p>Tomorrow - Christian & Bella respond to Liam with their thoughts.</p><p>If you'd like a free aircheck from The Quarter Hour team - email us some audio! mail@thequarterhour.com</p>
