{"id":2103,"date":"2025-12-06T19:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=2103"},"modified":"2025-12-06T19:53:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:53:35","slug":"an-australian-radio-first-triple-m-reveals-six-new-pilot-breakfast-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/12\/06\/an-australian-radio-first-triple-m-reveals-six-new-pilot-breakfast-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"AN AUSTRALIAN RADIO FIRST: TRIPLE M REVEALS SIX NEW PILOT BREAKFAST SHOWS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Triple-M-_-Pilot-Week-_-1200x628-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple M has revealed the six shows taking over national Breakfast for&nbsp;<em>Pilot Week<\/em>, a first-of-its-kind initiative offering entertaining personalities, fresh voices, and compelling storytellers the opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After an overwhelming response, with standout applicants ranging from everyday Australians to well-known online creators and comedians, Triple M announced an extended lineup of six shows to broadcast across its metro markets from Monday, 15 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THE SIX PILOT WEEK SHOWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monday \u2013\u00a0<em>Swag on the Beat<\/em>:\u00a0<\/strong>Jack Say &amp; Isaac Gibbons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Best mates since high school, Melbourne duo Jack and Isaac bring their trademark quirk and absurdity to the Triple M.&nbsp;<em>Swag on the Beat<\/em>&nbsp;have built a loyal following of more than one million on TikTok and Instagram with their sketch comedy, and now they\u2019re taking on a brand-new challenge: radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-970\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuesday \u2013\u00a0<em>The MacPack<\/em>:<\/strong>\u00a0Jake, Joe &amp; Riley McKenna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perth brothers Jake, Joe, and Riley deliver high energy antics, stories, and sibling chemistry, resulting in undeniable radio gold. Avid sports fans and pop culture tragics,&nbsp;<em>The MacPack<\/em>&nbsp;offer a relatable and entertaining take on navigating life in your 20s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-4.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-968\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wednesday \u2013\u00a0<em>Paddy &amp; Maz<\/em>:<\/strong>\u00a0Paddy Gerrard &amp; Maz Compton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From Triple M Central Coast 107.7 Breakfast show,&nbsp;<em>Paddy &amp; Maz<\/em>&nbsp;are bringing feel-good radio to a national audience. Honest, warm and slightly unpredictable, Paddy has more than 20 years of local radio experience, while Maz made a return to radio in 2020 after time away from the mic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-965\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thursday \u2013\u00a0<em>Jean, Pep &amp; Tim<\/em>:<\/strong>\u00a0Jean Margaret, Mark Pepper &amp; Tim Mountford<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens when three strangers walk into a studio mid\u2013life pivot? Meet&nbsp;<em>Jean, Tim &amp; Pep<\/em>. Jean, a former lawyer chasing her radio dream; Tim is a prolific audio producer with years working behind the scenes in radio; and \u201cPep\u201d is an everyday Aussie \u2014 a car salesman from St Albans who impressed Triple M with natural storytelling and self-deprecating humour. Selected individually and paired by the network, this trio promises curious, energetic and unpredictable Breakfast radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-966\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friday \u2013\u00a0<em>The Tag Team<\/em>:<\/strong>\u00a0Shaun Malseed, Hunter Smith &amp; Harry Lloyd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Originating on Melbourne\u2019s JOY FM,&nbsp;<em>The Tag Team<\/em>&nbsp;return to radio in a big way. With backgrounds in production, creative writing, television, and film, this trio tackle the biggest trends and stories with sharp humour and a fresh perspective, bringing an incredibly unique show to Triple M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-963\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saturday \u2013\u00a0<em>Yeah Good<\/em>:<\/strong>\u00a0Max Price, Troy Kinne &amp; Tom Siegert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sketch comedy creators Max, Troy, and Tom bring their trademark irreverence and wit to the Triple M lineup. Tackling topics that don\u2019t matter while attempting to solve problems that aren\u2019t really problems,&nbsp;<em>Yeah Good<\/em>&nbsp;offers listeners a light-hearted escape to kick-start the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-3.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-967\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These six shows were selected from Triple M\u2019s Top 10 finalists, by a panel of respected Content Directors around the country, each bringing years of experience. Other standout entries included Eliza and Liberty Paschke, Fergus Neal and Louis Phillips, Isaac Smith and Elliot Garnaut, and Steph de Sousa and Emily Tresidder. All ten shows collaborated with Triple M content directors and senior producers to develop and record their pilots, honing their craft while showcasing their chemistry, storytelling, and alignment with Triple M\u2019s entertaining content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple M \u2014 Australia\u2019s #1 radio network for Men 25\u201354 for 23 consecutive national surveys \u2014 has a long history of discovering and developing new talent.&nbsp;<em>Pilot Week<\/em>&nbsp;continues that legacy, following the breakout success of&nbsp;<em>Lu &amp; Jarch<\/em>&nbsp;and reinforcing the network\u2019s commitment to discover and back fresh storytelling, personality-led content, and Australian creators from all walks of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Matthew O\u2019Reilly<\/strong>, SCA Head of Broadcast Content, said: \u201c<em>Pilot Week<\/em>&nbsp;has already been a huge success, offering a unique opportunity to discover fresh talent, with an incredible array of talent putting their hand up for a Triple M first. We were impressed by the diversity of applications, from everyday Aussies to internet favourites and experienced broadcasters, all with unique stories and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile we initially intended to select five breakfast shows, the quality of the submissions was simply too strong to pass up the opportunity to showcase another great show. We\u2019re excited for listeners to hear six very different Breakfast shows next week, each bringing their own personality, chemistry, and style, to Triple M.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The six Pilot Week shows will air nationally across Triple M\u2019s metro markets from 6am to 8am, and will be available to stream on LiSTNR, beginning Monday, 15 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About Triple M<\/u><\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia\u2019s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide \u2013 including six digital stations \u2013 Triple M is renowned for delivering music\u2019s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country\u2019s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale \u2013 to only name a few! Triple M\u2019s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Triple M has revealed the six shows taking over national Breakfast for&nbsp;Pilot Week, a first-of-its-kind initiative offering entertaining personalities, fresh voices, and compelling storytellers the opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage. After an overwhelming response, with standout applicants ranging from everyday Australians to well-known online creators and comedians, Triple M announced an &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/12\/06\/an-australian-radio-first-triple-m-reveals-six-new-pilot-breakfast-shows\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;AN AUSTRALIAN RADIO FIRST: TRIPLE M REVEALS SIX NEW PILOT BREAKFAST SHOWS&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-australian"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2103"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2104,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2103\/revisions\/2104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}