Breaking Brisbane media news: Bill McDonald quits 4BC. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/bill-mcdon...

“I like that Mister Brisbane tells it like it is." So says my newest subscriber. You can check out the latest edition of the newsletter (and subscribe for free, or pledge a small amount) by following the link to my latest post. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/the-blog-t...

This website was a year out of date. I wrote about it, and it was fixed within a day. Go me! misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/the-blog-t...

“When we say, they don’t make things like they used to, we’re not just lamenting objects; we’re mourning a sense of simplicity, a slower pace, a time when things felt more certain.” thewrinkle.substack.com/p/were-thing...

“That’s the thing about 4BC: all the people I know who work in the Brisbane studios... are passionate about the brand, about talk radio in general, and about the station’s potential. They’ve been continually let down by Sydney-based bosses.” misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/the-blog-t...

When promoting your product you really should know your product… a lesson lost on Nine when it comes to 4BC. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/nines-shor...

How a familiar face or voice can be reassuring and life-affirming in a changing world. thewrinkle.substack.com/p/its-always...

Brisbane media: Is 4BC for sale? Does Nine even know what it's selling? misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/nines-shor...

The hunt for the 4BC leaker is a distraction from the Brisbane radio station’s real problem. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/the-mighty...

My incisive coverage of the weekend AFL, plus your chance to brush up on some famous Brisbaneites. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/the-mighty...

Rodney Dangerfield didn't kick start his comedy career until he was in his 50s, and Colonel Sanders was well into his 60s before KFC took off. So, what's stopping you...? thewrinkle.substack.com/p/you-are-ne....

Test your knowledge about the late, great Robert Redford. thewrinkle.substack.com/p/quiz-rober...

If you don’t care about people you disagree with being censored, then you’ve surrendered the right to complain when the people you do agree with are censored.

How switching it up mid- or late-career can give you a new lease on life. thewrinkle.substack.com/p/you-are-ne...

I asked AI to name some famous people from Brisbane. Some of the answers surprised me -- because they were dead wrong! misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/brisbanes-...

The ACMA determined the comments were not justified by the program's context — a light entertainment fishing show — and were not handled with the required care. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/acma-rules...

I asked AI to name some famous people from Brisbane, Australia. I was shocked and bewildered by the results. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/brisbanes-...

Is confession good for the soul? thewrinkle.substack.com/publish/post...

Anybody in the Australian media who's applauding what happened to Jimmy Kimmel might want to think how they'd fare if Albo followed the Trump playbook.

ACMA hands down finding on offensive comments by Ranger Nick on Step Outside with Paul Burt TV show. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/acma-rules...

“... carrying secrets can be heavy and the increasing awareness of mortality can sharpen the desire to let them go.” thewrinkle.substack.com/p/is-confess...

Paul, who relies on closed captions when watching TV, writes: “Ever since Joel Dry has been reading the 9News, the captions at beginning of bulletin show his name as Joel Drive”. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/justin-ver...

There's lots to enjoy in the new edition of Mister Brisbane, including a big question for @9news.bsky.social: Who is "Joel Drive"? misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/justin-ver...

Is John Singleton serious about wanting to buy the Nine Radio stations, including 4BC? Would being on air in Brisbane just be a distraction for Ben Fordham as a vies for top spot in Sydney? misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/does-singo...

Are floating restaurants ever a good idea or is this Brisbane 2032 Olympics idea sunk before it's even launched? misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/batten-dow...

A fun quiz for people who like to, or want to, travel. Extra points if you can tell me where I took the photo. thewrinkle.substack.com/p/quiz-bucke...

"These memories are flowing, not only because of the Murdoch succession settlement, where Lachlan has officially received the keys to the kingdom, but also the news that Prince Harry and King Charles have reportedly taken tea together..." misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/the-murdoc...

I’ve been putting the “rizz” into “Debritz”... ‘Each generation shapes its slang based on technology, pop culture, and shifting social norms. While Boomers used “bonza”, “strewth”, or “you little ripper,” Gen Z says things like “slay”, “no cap”, or “rizz”.’ nationalseniors.com.au/news/latest-...

“As we age, our lives become more routine. We drive the same route to work, do similar tasks each day, and our memories are filled with repetitive, less distinct events. Without these novel markers, the days and weeks blend together, and time seems to fly by.” thewrinkle.substack.com/p/its-time-t...

Some tales from the trenches of Australian journalism ... misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/the-murdoc...

"If Nine is serious about making a go of 4BC, it needs to have a good look at these ratings results — and some of its own shelved research into the Brisbane market that challenges its lazy, Sydney-centric narrative of what talk radio should be and do." misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/is-sofie-f...

"For centuries, trousers weren’t 'civilised'. They were what the “barbarians” wore — simply designed so they could ride horses." thewrinkle.substack.com/p/who-wears-...

Some thoughts -- mine and those of a Brisbane media veteran -- on the Brisbane radio ratings results: misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/is-sofie-f...

Some analysis of the Brisbane radio ratings. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/taking-the...

Seniors are taking a leaf from their grandkids’ playbook and seeing the world solo. thewrinkle.substack.com/p/the-great-...

Mister Brisbane reveals why Melissa Downes has swapped sides on 9News Queensland. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/melissas-i...

Whoops. The “lucky” winners of the Brisbane Riverfire competition didn’t get to hear the great soundtrack!

As media budgets get tighter, survey numbers released in the next few days could seal the fate of radio presenters around Australia. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/radio-star...

Something for the weekend: questions about history ... thewrinkle.substack.com/p/time-for-a...

Out of time: Melvyn Bragg's radio legacy. thewrinkle.substack.com/p/calling-ti...

The problem with democracy is the belief that there are enough good people who will put their hands up to represent their nation's interests above their own, and that the system will allow those people to be elected.

One might argue that, rather than the satire, it's the "real" news stories that shoehorn in irrelevant references to which school an adult attended that are doing the real harm.

Will your favourite radio star still be on air next year? Also: what happens when journalists confuse their private ambition and corporate targets with the public interest. misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/radio-star...

"Generation Jones is uniquely positioned: you’ve lived through both scarcity and abundance, simplicity and complexity. You understand the patience of waiting for film to be developed and the instant gratification of a digital photo." thewrinkle.substack.com/p/the-life-o...

It seems that Flybuys is no longer in the travel business.

Forget Florida Man; what's Brisbane Man doing? misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/how-i-disc...

So, you want to be a celebrity? Be careful what you wish for. thewrinkle.substack.com/p/what-its-l...

What's up with the man with the oranges and why do some older people seem to get genuinely irritated by teenagers? thewrinkle.substack.com/p/the-old-ma...

Should ABC Brisbane take ABC Classic's place on the FM dial? Plus: where's your charity bin? misterbrisbane.substack.com/p/what-the-f...

Which 1967 board game had players remove plastic sticks from a tube without letting marbles fall? thewrinkle.substack.com/p/quiz-games...