Carrie Bickmore Lands KIIS FM Drive Show as Eddie McGuire and James Hird Launch Podcast

Carrie Bickmore is making a high-profile move into radio, with the presenter set to host the drive-time show on KIIS FM, according to the report. The announcement puts her at the centre of a major programming change and gives the station a familiar broadcasting name for one of radio’s prominent daily slots. The report also points to a separate new venture involving two well-known figures from Australian football. Eddie McGuire and James Hird are joining forces to create an all-new podcast, bringing the former club and media heavyweights together for the project. Together, the moves mark a busy moment for Australian broadcasting, with Bickmore taking on a new radio role while McGuire and Hird prepare to enter the podcast space as a duo. The report does not provide further details about the podcast’s format, launch date or the subjects the pair will cover. Bickmore’s KIIS FM appointment is the central development, while the podcast news adds another high-profile media announcement to the mix. The article’s subscription notices and access information provide no additional detail about either project.