Month: February 2025

Roy and H.G. – Longer and louder than ever

Headshot of Roy and HG

Audiences will hear more Rampaging Roy Slaven and H.G. Nelson with the pair set to present an extended season of their notorious brand of sport Bludging on the Blindside in a new timeslot.

Prepare for insights into the pre-season like never before with the pairs extended run starting this Saturday 1 February before they cover the full NRL season through to the end of October.

“Very pleased to continue to hold the National Rugby League to account for another season.” Roy Slaven said.

The two-hour program will be heard every Saturday from 10am across 702 ABC Radio Sydney, 612 ABC Radio Brisbane, ABC SPORT DIGITAL and on ABC listen.

H.G. Nelson said: “Bludging on the Blindside, just two blokes roaming the nation in an old Holden Ute, running out of gas, with a glove box full of sporting issues looking forward to lunch. Bludge on Australia!”

About Roy and HG

Roy and H.G. have been entertaining us since 1986 with such programmes as This Sporting Life, The Sporting Probe, Just Short of a Length, Club Buggery, The Channel 9 Show and the hugely successful Olympic broadcasts The Dream, The Ice Dream, The Dream in Athens and Roy and H.G’s Russian Revolution.

Most recently, the pair covered the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on their Roy and HG: People, Medals and Cheese podcast.

Kyle & Jackie O Make It Rain Cash and Diamonds in Melbourne

The Kyle & Jackie O Show have started 2025 with a bang, taking their show to new heights – literally – with their $100K Ball Drop this morning.

In front of eager onlookers and participants, the Kyle & Jackie O helicopter took to the skies and soared above the Elsternwick Park Tennis Centre in Melbourne, raining down 200 foam tennis balls worth an incredible $100,000 in cash and diamonds.

This once-in-a-lifetime event brought together The Kyle & Jackie O Show listeners from both Sydney and Melbourne for a morning of adrenaline, prizes and fun, whilst celebrating Australia’s beloved tennis season.

100 lucky listeners took to the court in the ultimate grab and dash, picking up two tennis balls each that were safely dropped from the chopper into the drop zone. The balls were colour-coded to specific prizes, which included cash amounts up to $20,000 and stunning diamond tennis bracelets from House of K’dor, and rained down from Melbourne’s skies with everyone walking home a winner.

Natalie from Sydney was overcome with emotion as it was revealed live on air that she had won $10,000 in cash. Through tears of excitement, Natalie said: “I really needed the money. When you’re really in need of something and Kyle & Jackie O come along with an opportunity like this, it’s just amazing.”

Melbourne resident Chelsea was quick to snatch a tennis ball, equating to the highest individual amount of $20,000. When asked what she will do with the money, Chelsea said: “It’s my 50th birthday next year, so I want to put the money towards a cruise in New Zealand with my family. I also told my friend that I would give her $2,000, so that will be coming her way too.”

Kyle Sandilands said: “We flew people in from all over the place to give them the chance to win big this morning. Everyone wanted the money; everyone is struggling for cash no matter who you are or what you do. Everyone is feeling the pinch.”

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson said: “We were so excited to bring something this big to Melbourne to kick off a huge 2025 for our show. We can’t wait to bring even more surprises to them this year.”

The Kyle & Jackie O Show can be heard weekdays from 6-10am on KIIS 106.5 in Sydney and KIIS 101.1 in Melbourne, or via the free iHeart app.

Acclaimed broadcaster Phil O’Neil joins 2GB & 4BC as Overnights host

Acclaimed broadcaster Phil O'Neil joins 2GB & 4BC as Overnights host

Sydney’s 2GB and Brisbane’s 4BC have today announced multi-award-winning Australian broadcaster, Phil O’Neil, will be stepping into the role of Overnights host in 2025.

Renowned for his originality and versatility, Phil has earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic talents in radio. Currently at the helm of WSFM Sydney’s Morning show, Phil has built a strong following, backed by high ratings and a prestigious 2024 ACRA win for Best Music Presenter.

His career includes hosting top-rated shows in Australia and the UK, earning multiple Sony, New York Radio, and British Radio awards. His hit programs “Ugly Phil’s Hot Hits Chart Show” and “Ugly Phil’s Hot 30 Nightly” were household favorites, drawing millions of listeners for over a decade. No stranger to talk radio, Phil has also worked at both 2UE Sydney and London’s LBC Radio.

Phil O’Neil said, “All the roads I’ve travelled have led to this moment. There are no finer radio stations to pursue my talk radio aspirations than at 2GB and 4BC. This really is the most exciting and pivotal moment of my career.”

Nine Radio Content Manager, Greg Byrnes said, “Phil will bring fresh energy to overnights and is an exciting addition to our new lineups in Sydney and Brisbane. He’s engaging, entertaining and has a loyal following. Phil loves talk radio and our early morning listeners are going to love him.”

Overnights with Phil O’Neil will be heard Tuesday-Friday on Sydney’s 2GB and Brisbane’s 4BC, commencing Tuesday March 4, 2025.