Episodes

  • Phoebe Netto

    Phoebe Netto
    Dec 19 2025
    The tragedy in Bondi has all Australia hurting in some way. We are feeling the pain and loss of innocence when it comes to the scourge of terrorism that has happened on our most public of shores. We are hurting. The purpose of this special edition of The Experts podcast is a reminder for brands and individuals; it is not necessary to post or publicly throw yourself into the mix. Phoebe Netto of Pure Public Relations bravely put a post out that you need to be mindful of what you are putting out there as a brand and an individual. The podcast starts with Phoebes words that are an important reminder that its not a moment to act or look at me but a time to listen and be considered. Phoebe gives her thoughts on the journalism, the leaders and the way the tragedy has been reported. The podcast was never designed to point fingers at individuals or organisations but to help people work through the urge to post when it may do more harm than good. We also identify the real asset in communications that our leaders must possess in a time like this and that is empathy and to be human. The Experts podcast hopes that you will put your arms around each other, be kind, be human and let's stop the hate.
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    32 mins
  • Kate Toon

    Kate Toon
    Dec 11 2025
    Kate Toon by Media Stable
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    44 mins
  • Zain Peart

    Zain Peart
    Dec 16 2025
    Zain Peart by Media Stable
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    46 mins
  • Dr Nicole Lee

    Dr Nicole Lee
    Dec 8 2025
    Dr Nicole Lee is internationally known for her work in alcohol and other drug treatment and research. She is well known for her expertise in Australia's methamphetamine crisis and in the treatment of alcohol and other drug problems. She is a consulting psychologist and a behaviour change expert. She has extensive experience in policy, practice and data trends in alcohol and other drugs. Nicole is the CEO of Hello Sunday Morning, an Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping people who want to change their relationship with alcohol. Hello Sunday Morning was founded in 2009 by a young man, Chris Raine, who took a year off alcohol and blogged about his experience. He would wake up hangover-free and each post was signed off "Hello Sunday Morning". Many Australian's have a problem with alcohol. Rum was the first alcohol currency in Australia during European settlement over 235 years ago, and it has been instilled in our culture and way of life for generations. Alcohol consumption ccauses so much harm in our community contributing to mental health problems, domestic violence, relationship breakdowns, road fatalities and injuries, amid many more. In recent times we've seen a rebellion to the 'Aussie drinking culture', particularly from young people and women. Hello Sunday Morning have been instrumental in providing information and education to those seeking an alcohol-free life, with extremely impressive outcomes. In this episode, Nicole tells us about the huge numbers flocking to change their behaviour with alcohol, the media's interest in this topic, and the support and assistance that Hello Sunday Morning can provide. Some very timely messages as we approach the 'silly season' for those who want to make an adjustment to their lives.
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    43 mins
  • Jonathon Woolfrey

    Jonathon Woolfrey
    Dec 1 2025
    ​ Raquel Mullings​ What is Human Resources? HR? It is a fascinating topic in the media because just about all of us are either employees or employers. It really does make for great content and our next expert will walk us through some of his experiences. On the podcast today we Nic talks with one of Australia's leading HR experts in Jonathon Woolfrey the managing partner of HR agency Talenting. One of the questions that fascinates me is "Are we a better workforce this side of covid compared to that before it?" Workplace and working conditions have been high on the agenda for media over the last five years. Interesting to ask the expert What makes a great employer? What makes a great employee? I think we all have very different views on this and there really isn't a one stop for all. Jonathon has done all forms of media across the country from local and national TV, radio and print. We tackle some of the big issues in employment now and into the future. What does AI look like when it really does take hold. The controversial subjects like a four day working week certainly came up and this expert knows what will get the interest of the media.
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    46 mins
  • Billi Fitzsimons

    Billi Fitzsimons
    Nov 25 2025
    How do young people engage in the news cycle? Where do they go for information? What content interests them? These are the questions brands, businesses, and governments are asking as they all try to connect with younger audiences. This week on the podcast we speak with someone who has some of those answers. Billi Fitzsimons is the Editor in Chief at The Daily Aus. It’s a newsroom that’s been designed with young people in mind. This independent newsroom boasts over 2 million visits per month and has a particular style which appeals to vibrant and influential young Australians. Billi eloquently tells us how and where it started, and what’s happening there now. At The Daily Aus., news is delivered free of opinion, directly to the consumer via many platforms. Podcasting being one of them, and you’ll hear in Billi’s voice her passion for this format. Her recent interview with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is a great example of podcasting serving its younger audiences, with the questions not too dissimilar to that of traditional media but asked through a young person’s lens. This young Editor’s desire for storytelling, and appetite for news and content is apparent. The pedigree of media brilliance is not surprising when you discover who Billi’s parentals are (Parentals so Gen X). She shares many hints and tips on how and why brands should front up and connect with younger people. After all, younger people make up a majority voting mass in the community, having overridden the 'baby boomers' last election. Looking forward to watching Billi make her way in the modern media landscape.
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    44 mins
  • Grace Fitzgibbon

    Grace Fitzgibbon
    Nov 18 2025
    Our guest on this episode is Grace Fitzgibbon. She’s an experienced journalist with a nightly segment on Seven’s Sydney 6pm evening news bulletin called ‘Brightside’. It’s a welcomed positive community news story within the news, which goes against the general difficult daily grind of the news. Grace really tells us how it is. If you’ve ever been to a #MeetTheMedia event in Sydney, you will have met her, and most attendees will say she’s incredibly energetic, positive, and funny, with a view on everything. But it hasn’t been all sunshine and lollipops for Grace. Her father is former ALP Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon, so she had a pretty good idea of what she was getting into when she chose journalism. What she wasn't ready for, was the passing of her brother Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon on the 7th of March 2024 when he died in a parachuting incident at the Richmond RAAF Base. The tragic accident was subsequently shared by Grace on social media. She is incredibly brave and continues to talk up her big brother. If there’s anyone that can find a silver lining to this heartbreaking time in her life, she will, as she prepares for the impending arrival of her daughter. As a journalist, she’s there to tell stories. Grace not only tells them in a bright, enthusiastic way, but she also shares her own story. There's a lot to learn from Grace and we look forward to having her back on our TV screens when she returns from maternity leave.
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    44 mins
  • Lisa Cox

    Lisa Cox
    Nov 11 2025
    How is it that we struggle to talk about disability? We have got better at it but there is a stigma, there is a sense that we are still trying to avoid the topic. Lisa Cox wasn't born disabled and is a former advertising professional that had her world in front of her till a moment in an airport that changed her life forever. The representation of people with disability in advertising and marketing still has a way to go. Lisa is a strong advocate for those in the power to understand that there is a major missed opportunity when you are so blinkered in your approach. We are a diverse community, and we need diverse images, people, looks, views. It makes good business sense to do this. The social, economic, and financial results that have proved to be of great benefit when diverse representation is used. Lisa is doing a PHD that is focused on improving employment outcomes for disabled people. Underemployed, medial tasks, improving the opportunities and attitudes of those that have an opportunity to work with a disabled person. "We are not all buying wheelchairs and prosthetic legs... we are buying cat food, cars, lunch etc." We got talking about some of the positives of the NDIS, game changing experiences but fully aware of the negative commentary and those looking to take advantage of the system. Lisa is energised, she is motivated, and driven to make a difference. Her media engagements are wide and vast but one gets the feeling that this is just the beginning.
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    42 mins