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Now that Wuthering Heights is in the cinema, some people are shocked. PJ talks to 96FM's Orla O'Donovan who saw the film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ hears from Damien Sreenan from the 96FM News Desk who spoke to people getting their Valentines freak on from flowers to, er, meat thermometers. And he also hears some great stories of how people met Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's straight back into the radio year with the release of GfK's Survey 8, 2025 results, as Jen Seyderhelm and Steve Ahern summarise the results and talk to the main players. For the first time, the last survey of the year has been released in the following year. The strategy for the change in release dates is to get radio audience numbers in front of advertisers early in the calendar year, rather than waiting until March, as has been the practice in the past Survey 8 was conducted for CRA between Sun Oct 5 to Sat Dec 13 2025, which includes the beginning of the Australia v England Ashes cricket series. In Sydney - Smooth FM 95.3 finished 2025 as the No 1 station with a 13% share (up 1.6) and as the most listened to station in Australia 2GB's Ben Fordham No 1 on breakfast (down 1.9). Kyle and Jackie O No 1 FM (up 0.2). Jonesy and Amanda go out on a high - up 0.8 to 9.7 Melbourne - Daylight between Ross and Russ (19.8 down 0.3) on 3AW and Christian O'Connell (11.0 down 0.2) on Gold 104.3 on breakfast. 1.5 drop for Fifi, Fev and Nick on the Fox to fall below Nova, smooth and the ABC breakfast teams. 3AW just ahead of Gold 104.3 overall Triple M Brisbane leads overall. Nova 106.9's Ash, Luttsy and Nikki Osborne take top spot in breakfast in their last survey as the trio. A 1.0 drop for Robin, Kip and Corey Oates on Brisbane's KIIS 97.3, attributable to their dumping then reinstatement during the Survey 8 measurement period. 4BC the most negatively affected this survey by their significant line up changes. Adelaide - Triple M also No 1 overall. Great survey for Nova talk station FIVEaa, second on breakfast for Dave & Will behind Triple M and gaining ground. No change in Perth with Nova 93.7 No 1 and in breakfast. 96FM was up as they usually are to cap off the year. 92.9 Triple M appeared to pick up listeners from Mix 94.5 with Pete and Kymba returning just as a duo this year hopefully to give better stability for their listeners Nova 969 had more listeners in Sydney than KIIS 1065. Gold was the most listened to in Melbourne, but down. ABC Local stations were mostly steady, with the exception of Perth, which had a good rise. It is likely that the first Ashes test in Perth in the final weeks of survey delivered the 2.1 share point rise for ABC Perth, with good gains in all shifts in the daytime cricket timeslots. Commercial Radio reaches 12.4 million Australians every week. We hear from to Nine Radio's Greg Byrnes, ARN's Gold network head Sue Carter, SCA's Matthew O'Reilly and Ace Radio's Jon Vertigan with their thoughts on the survey results. ENTER THE 2026 AUSTRALIAN AUDIO AWARDS HERE Radio Today's survey reports: https://radiotoday.com.au/gold-networks-sue-carter-on-gfk-survey-8-these-radio-stations-are-my-babies/ https://radiotoday.com.au/an-unprecedented-summer-greg-byrnes-reflects-on-radios-reaction-to-bondi/ https://radiotoday.com.au/ace-radios-jon-vertigan-bbq-bob-is-still-sounding-amazing-hes-thriving-in-our-environment/ https://radiotoday.com.au/outright-1-in-sydney-ultra-smooth-finish-to-2025/ https://radiotoday.com.au/onward-christian-soldiers-in-gfk-survey-8/ https://radiotoday.com.au/radio-ratings-survey-8-timewarp/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
96FM presenter Rob O'Neill has a passion for gadgets and he shares some of his favorites from the recent CES. Hear Rob every Saturday at 2pm on 96FM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lord Mayor had a civic reception for Hoggy last night and 96FM's Finbarr McCarthy was there and spoke to both. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris, a 96FM regular who lives in the Canaries talks to PJ about anti-tourism protests being exaggerated in newspaper coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ talks to Sharon and Joe who are helping out a woman who lost everything to a fire among others in need over Xmas. You can lend a helping hand too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Byrne asks Katie O'Keefe from the 96FM newsroom if she has any ideas to help! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul hears from Katie in the 96FM newsroom who went to christmastree.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ chats to Crossy From The Buzz on Cork's 96FM who went to the Premiere in London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ gets the lowdown on the Cork Santa Cycle, from RJD's Connie Wiseman where 500 adults trade their regular clothes for festive suits and pedal 7km to spread cheer and raise vital funds for Pieta House! Sun Dec 7th 6.30pm outside Goldbergs Sign up here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ looks back at Sunday's CCFC v Shamrock Rovers FAI Cup Final with Trevor Welch from The Score on 96FM and TalkSPORT Premier League Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
See all our coverage of the ARN Upfront announcements here. In this podcast Jen summarises the ARN changes and we speak to: Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce about the network changes and longer range plans for Kyle and Jackie O Ben Campbell Director of Digital Strategies, Data and Digital takes a deep dive into iHeart’s new data partnerships and ad tech Chief Operating Officer Michael Stephenson (pictured) talks with Steve Ahern about how partnerships will work to the best serve ARN advertisesrs. Smallzy was confirmed to be joining the KIIS network with The Smallzy Show which will air from 3-4pm weekdays and a night edition from 7-9pm. He will be heard on KIIS 1065, KIIS 1011, KIIS 97.3, KIIS 102.3 and KIIS DAB+ Perth from January 2026. This will mean the end of The Pick Up with Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne who previously hosted the early drive 3-4pm spot. It was already confirmed that their Life Uncut podcast would no longer be associated with ARN iHeart. Will and Woody will continue on Drive. ARN’s KIIS and GOLD networks are going fully national in 2026, in a move which brings Kyle & Jackie O to a new audience in Perth, via a new KIIS DAB+ station. Adelaide’s Mix102.3 will rebrand as KIIS 102.3. In consolidating the GOLD brand, Perth’s 96FM becomes GOLD96FM. Adelaide’s Cruise1323 evolves into GOLD1323, and new GOLD DAB+ stations will launch in Brisbane and Adelaide. Jonesy & Amanda will have a GOLD Network National Drive program with Steve Fitton also announcing that he is leaving his drive role with the network at the end of this year. The new hosts of Mix 102.3, which will become KIIS 102.3, will be Ben and Liam (Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton) with Belle Jackson returning to her off air role as producer. The new host of KIIS 97.3 will be Lowie, Craig Low, returning to Australia and radio after a long period in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Both Presidential candidates visited Cork over recent days and Katie O'Keefe from the 96FM Newsroom took the opportunity to pose some questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ talks to Antoinette who challenged An Taoiseach over the wait for an operation for her daughter and An Taoiseach responds in audio captured by Katie O'Keefe of the 96FM newsroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young joined Clairsy, Lisa and Barra on 96FM to preview Fremantle's Elimination Final against Gold Coast, talk about his time back out on the track, and share what impressed him most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every minute counts in a cardiac arrest and learning CPR could be the difference between life and death. This week, Cork's 96FM joins forces with the National Ambulance Service and community first responders for two public events offering free CPR demonstrations. With 353 cardiac arrests recorded in Cork last year, responders say: “It takes a community to save a life.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So close but yet so far for our girls yesterday at the Camogie All-Ireland against Galway yesterday. Finny Mac, Corks 96FM GAA man talks to PJ about the agony, the ecstasy and the controversial ref! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finny talks form and tradition with PJ as the Rebelettes take on the City Of The Tribes on Sunday. Don't forget updates throughout The Score with Trevor Welch on Sunday and live commentary on C103.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young joined Clairsy and Lisa on 96FM to provide an update on the groin injury he sustained during the Round 21 win over Carlton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Byrne hears parents taking action on smartphones to help their kids mental health, talks to the people protesting the Kinsale Greenway CPOs, chats with Mia Poland from Corks 96FM Pride Vibes about the great events coming up in Cork during Cork Pride. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young joined Clairsy, Lisa, and Barra on 96FM to talk about his comeback game and the nerves he was feeling on the bench as he waited to be subbed on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cork's 96FM's Simon Murdoch spoke to our very own Cian Ducrot ahead of his Live at the Marquee gig on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul speaks to Trevor Welch and Finbarr McCarthy from Cork's 96FM Sport about Joe Brolly's harsh comments on Cork's hurling performance at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Darragh hears about ticket searches and proud All-Ireland family histories among other things! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young joined Adrian Barich and Dean Clairs on 96FM to talk through his integration back into the side after a long layoff with a hamstring injury, and the send-off Club legend Michael Walters received in the thrilling win over the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cork City Sports was LIT
Brendan talks to 96FM's Trevor Welch after the Cork Super Cup triumph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trevor Welch, 96FM's The Score, presenter spoke to Ger straight after the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trevor from The Score on Cork's 96FM gets around! PJ hears he also spoke to Ger Nash and Fergal Dennehy ahead of the Cork Super Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trevor spoke to the Celtic football boss and PJ hears what he had to say Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ hears from Trevor Welch that our national boxing hero admires Keano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trevor spoke with fans after Cork's amazing victory in Croker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ talks to Finny Mac about what we can expect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Darragh Toal tells PJ he went to the Bonamassa Live At The Marquee gig because of the hype and he wasn't disappointed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ chats to film buff Conor Murphy about the short list for the new Bond and gets some amazing suggestions from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
96FM was in force at the launch of Live At The Marquee. Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne asked people what got them stoked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Darragh O'Dwyer & Cian Murphy CEO National Lottery, Anne O'Sullivan Till Operator Cliffords, Stacy O'Neill from Shandon Flowers and our own Katie O'Keefe from Corks 96FM News join PJ from Sahndon Street where the historic 250 million Euromillions jackpot has been won. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ hears how demand for the match has apparently soared from 96FM's GAA reporter Finny Mac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ talks to Pádraig Rice TD who raised the issue of extra time for LC students living with dyslexia on the Dáil floor quoting Midleton College Head Girl Alice R Perk's powerful call on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young joined 96FM's Clairsy and Lisa to give an update on his hamstring, discuss the big second half of the season, and share which jumpers he likes wearing the most ahead of the Club's Round 14 away game against North Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PJ Coogan looks back on Saturday's game with 96FM's GAA Correspondent Finbarr McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ chats controversy and celebs with Max as we look ahead to Love Island which returns Jun 9th. Here's a tip. You will need to have a Virgin Media account to use the player, so wise to sign up now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Freo enjoy their time off during the bye week, Hayden Young spoke on 96FM to discuss the big moments from the Round 12 win over Gold Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PJ hears from Kieran McGeary CEO/Group Station Director Cork's 96FM & C103 as he thanks the people of Cork on another fantastic results for our 5 Cork cancer charity partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ hears from Donnchadh about the need to replace housing that is well beyond its original lifespan where even people with terminal illnesses are living. PJ also chats to him and to Jerry Buttimer both of whom are good sports taking part in our Dunk Tank which is raising money for Radiothon see more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork City's new manager Ger Nash faces a massive challenge as the club battles relegation – can he turn things around PJ Coogan asks Trevor Welch from 96FM's The Score and Premier League Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A cheeky donkey mug with a bold message is raising funds for Corks 96FM Radiothon, Rosin Corr from Elephant In The Room Gifts tells PJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yesterday Togher Guards treated some kids with challenges to an accelerated police academy and they got the certs to prove it. PJ hears from Katie O'Keefe who was there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ talks to Lisa who is trying to auction an Eric Cantona jersey to raise money for the 96FM Radiothon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.