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A weekly wrap of the latest entertainment industry news with insights from people who have worked in the industry PLUS interviews with TV insiders
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21. MEDIA McKNIGHT: 50c holds a grudge - how he got THAT footage of P Diddy
16:23||Season 1, Ep. 21This week on Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down one of the biggest behind-the-scenes shake-ups in Australian radio — the fallout from Ash Bradnam’s axing from NOVA Brisbane after 21 years, the confirmed departure of Nikki Osborne, and the return of Susie O’Neil to breakfast. Rob also takes aim at the misleading “quit live on air” headlines and explains what actually happened behind the scenes — and why clickbait reporting is eroding trust in media coverage. Plus, a deep dive into one of the most significant global media battles in years: Netflix’s blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount’s hostile takeover move, and what all of this could mean for Network 10, local investment, and the future of AFL and NRL broadcast rights in Australia. Could a failed Paramount bid actually put Channel 10 back in the sports rights race? Also in this episode: – The escalating feud between 50 Cent and Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the explosive Netflix docuseries that’s reignited it – The end of the ACRAs and why the new replacement radio and podcast awards are pricing out independents – A brutally honest new segment: “Things I Don’t Give a Sh*t About” – And a trip into the McKnight Tonight archives with rare 2011 footage from the 9NEWS and A Current Affair teams If you care about Australian media, radio, television, streaming, sports rights, and industry power plays, this episode is essential viewing. Watch, subscribe and support independent media: 👉 youtube.com/@McKnightTonight New episodes of Media McKnight drop every Tuesday, with McKnight Tonight streaming Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm AEDT.
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20. MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 20 | When Being Number One Still Gets You Sacked
12:41||Season 1, Ep. 20Welcome back to Media McKnight — your go-to show for no-spin insight on the Aussie media scene. Tonight Rob McKnight dives deep into: • The shock axing of Ash Bradnam after 21 years in Brisbane breakfast radio. • A domino of moves at NOVA and 4BC that will shake up the market. • The ratings war between The Seven Network and Nine Network — who really won 2025? • Why tech giants might be on the hook for up to $600 M a year to Aussie publishers. Stream LIVE this Tuesday at 9 pm AEDT on youtube.com/@McKnightTonight Don’t forget to subscribe, hit the bell and comment your thoughts 👇 #MediaMcKnight #AustralianMedia #RadioRatings #TVBlackbox19. MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 19: Radio Ratings Survey 7 Breakdown – Winners, Losers & Market Trends
06:27||Season 1, Ep. 19In this special video edition of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down Radio Ratings Survey 7 for 2025 across Australia’s major markets.Sydney and Melbourne continue to prove that talk radio still dominates, while NOVA finds strong momentum in key regional battlegrounds.This episode covers:Sydney: 2GB’s continued reign, SmoothFM’s FM dominance and the breakfast battle between Ben Fordham and Kyle & Jackie O.Melbourne: 3AW’s unstoppable run, GOLD’s FM strength and strong performances from Christian O’Connell and FOX.Brisbane: Triple M narrowly leads, 4BH’s surprise surge and what changes at B105 and 4BC mean moving forward.Adelaide: Triple M’s continued dominance and the coming MIX to KIIS rebrand.Perth: NOVA’s clear market leadership and shifting breakfast dynamics.Rob also unpacks what these figures really mean for strategy, programming, and the year ahead in Australian radio.Media McKnight streams every Tuesday, alongside McKnight Tonight – live Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9pm AEDT.Subscribe for sharp media analysis, industry insight and no-spin commentary.youtube.com/@mcknighttonightLeave your thoughts in the comments — who’s winning the radio war where you live?
18. Media McKnight Episode 18: What’s REALLY Going On At Channel 10?
12:46||Season 1, Ep. 18Media McKnight is back — and tonight we’re diving deep into Network 10’s brutal financial reality and what it means for the future of Australian television. In this episode Rob breaks down: • 10’s huge losses — $322m in 2023, $162m last year • The network’s rating struggles, the collapse of key timeslots & the brain-drain behind the scenes • Why Studio 10 could have been saved • Whether 10 should ditch reality formats & try something radically different • Why a bid for the NRL could flip the network’s fortunes overnight • Nine’s internal turmoil & why TV workers need to stop pretending redundancies are unique to the industry • The ACMA crackdown on Kyle & Jackie O — could this reshape the entire show? • Big Brother’s racist livestream drama and what it says about “real people” on reality TV 📺 Media McKnight streams every Tuesday night. Subscribe → / @mcknighttonight TV news, ratings & insider analysis → https://tvblackbox.com.au
17. MEDIA McKNIGHT — Episode 17: Nine job cuts, BBC Panorama scandal & 4BC shake-up
14:54||Season 1, Ep. 17Rob McKnight delivers a hard-hitting review of the week in Australian media: job cuts at Nine Entertainment Co., the BBC Panorama controversy, the breakfast reboot at 4BC, plus more behind-the-scenes insight. 📺 Watch live every Tuesday 9 pm AEDT on youtube.com/@mcknighttonight — like, comment and subscribe! 👉 Follow the conversation on X @rob_mcknight #MediaMcKnight #McKnightTonight #AustralianMedia #TVNews #RadioRatingsCraig McLachlan — The Full Interview | McKnight Tonight Special
01:15:02|Craig McLachlan sits down with Rob McKnight for his most revealing conversation yet. In this full-length interview, the Gold Logie winner opens up about his life, career, the controversies that nearly ended it, and how he’s rebuilding both his reputation and his passion for performance. 👉 Subscribe and watch new episodes of McKnight Tonight every Mon, Wed & Thu at 9 pm AEDT: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 💬 Join the discussion in the comments — Rob reads them all! You can get tickets to Craig's SIX STRING STORIES show at https://craigmclachlan.com.au/ #CraigMcLachlan #McKnightTonight #RobMcKnight #AustralianTV #Interview
16. Media McKnight - Episode 16
19:21||Season 1, Ep. 16buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonightCraig McLachlan proves our left-leaning media is out of touch Rob McKnight returns with a fiery new Media McKnight — taking aim at the hypocrisy of Australia’s left-leaning media after his interview with Craig McLachlan. Plus: Channel 10’s early-evening shake-up, why 7NEWS has gone soft, Peter Fegan’s classy exit from 4BC, and Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone blunder. Also: The Voice winner’s reality check, and the Aussie remake that finally gets it right. 📺 Watch more at youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 💬 Comment below with your take on Australia’s media culture wars! #MediaMcKnight #McKnightTonight #TVNews #CraigMcLachlan #AussieMedia #TVBlackbox #AustralianTV #TaylorSheridan #DealOrNoDeal #7News #9News #TheVoiceAU #GhostsAustralia