TV Central: One on One Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

A New Era for 9News Queensland

9News Queensland is turning the page on an exciting new chapter following the retirement of Andrew “Lofty” Lofthouse earlier this year. Joining Melissa Downes at the 6.00pm desk is highly respected journalist Joel Dry — a familiar face to viewers and a trusted storyteller whose career spans natural disasters, Olympic Games, and the halls of Parliament House in Canberra.

In this episode of TV Central: One on One, host Aaron Ryan sits down with Melissa and Joel to talk about the fresh dynamic ahead, their careers, and what Queensland audiences can expect from the new-look bulletin.

Here’s what you’ll hear in the episode:

• Joel’s return to Nine — his early days in Adelaide, move to Brisbane, years in Canberra covering federal politics, and what it means to be back in Queensland news.
• Lessons from the field — from bushfires to the Olympics, the moments that shaped Joel’s reporting style and approach to news.
• Melissa’s reflections — two decades at Nine, the qualities that make a strong news desk partnership, and her thoughts on Joel’s style.
• The new on-air pairing — how the two presenters first met, their early professional interactions, and the energy they hope to bring to the 6.00pm bulletin.
• Connecting with Queensland audiences — how they balance hard-hitting journalism with warmth and trust, and ensure their coverage speaks to metro and regional viewers alike.
• Personal touches — Joel reuniting in the same newsroom with his wife, Nine Europe Correspondent Jessica Milward, plus their favourite Queensland places to unwind.
• Quickfire wrap-up — their first jobs in media, dream stories to cover, and personal messages to viewers as they begin this new chapter.

🎙 Episode highlight: Joel’s first bulletin as weeknight co-presenter airs Monday 18 August on Nine and 9Now.

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Australia’s most electrifying music competition, The Voice Australia, is back for its 14th season—launching Sunday, 10 August at 7.00pm on Seven and 7plus—with a coaching panel like no other.

Pop icon Melanie C (Sporty Spice) makes her debut, joined by GRAMMY-winning hitmaker Richard Marx, Voice veteran Ronan Keating, and our very own Kate Miller-Heidke—back for her second season and determined to win.

Kate’s career is as varied as it is acclaimed: five Top 10 albums, performances at the Metropolitan Opera and English National Opera, four Helpmann Awards for her debut opera The Rabbits, and a Top 10 Eurovision finish in 2019 with Zero Gravity. In 2024, she toured nationally, premiered Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical in the UK, and played her first UK headline show in a decade.

On The Voice Australia Season 14:

• Being the only Aussie coach and why so many contestants connect with her.
• Competing with Richard Marx’s superstar-packed pitch tactics.
• Playful jabs and rivalries—including one sharp exchange with Marx on “experience.”
• New backstage friendships.
• The high-energy coach performance in episode one.
• Why the 2024 talent pool is stronger than ever.
• Mentoring artists beyond the show.
• Her passion for originality in contestants.

Beyond The Voice:

• The irony of a Logie nod for “Best New Talent.”
• Fusing opera, pop, and theatre in her songwriting.
• The biggest artistic risk she’s taken—and its impact.
• New sounds and projects on the horizon.

Personal & Creative Life:

• How motherhood reshaped her approach to music.
• A surprising personal fact.

Big Picture & Philosophy:

• The advice she wishes she’d been given early on.
• The song she’d play for her 20-year-old self.
• What makes a song truly resonate.

Kate Miller-Heidke’s warmth, quick wit, and fearless artistry shine through—whether she’s mentoring rising stars or pushing creative boundaries. This season, her homegrown authenticity feels more essential than ever.

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In this episode, Aaron sits down with one of the key figures behind the ABC’s programming success — Roberta Allan, Head of Programming, Acquisitions and Streaming.

With a strong start to 2025 already under its belt — including hits like The Newsreader, The Piano, and the upcoming return of Bay of Fires — the ABC is in full stride, and Roberta is right at the centre of it all.

She oversees the content strategy for ABC iview and all broadcast channels, playing a critical role in acquisitions, programming, and commissioning. Roberta is also a friend of the podcast, and we’re thrilled to welcome her back.

In this jam-packed conversation, Aaron and Roberta cover:

• The ABC’s strong start to the year, including The Newsreader, Muster Dogs, and The Role of a Lifetime
• Sunday nights as a strategic focus for major programming
• The ongoing importance of legacy programs like Australian Story, Four Corners, and Media Watch
• Behind the scenes of The Piano and how the ABC landed Harry Connick Jr.
• The unique tone of Bay of Fires and why it resonated with audiences
• Why Father Brown moved to an earlier Saturday timeslot
• What’s coming in Q3 across drama, factual, entertainment, and kids’ content
• How ABC balances iview streaming success with traditional TV ratings
• A look ahead to Q4’s big titles including The Assembly, Austin, Portrait Artist of the Year, and I Was Actually There
• The role of data in programming strategy — without commercial pressures
• How international co-productions are helping tell Australian stories globally
• The future of ABC Kids and what's next for children's programming
• Ensuring diversity on-screen and behind the scenes
• How ABC measures audience satisfaction beyond ratings
• Viewer surprises — which shows outperformed expectations
• What new iview exclusives are around the corner

It’s an insightful look at the evolving world of public broadcasting, programming trends, and what makes ABC content tick in 2025.

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On this podcast, Anya Hynninen chats about:

• her final performance
• the "it's more important for other people to be here" comment
• the importance of a backstory
• self reflecting on why she was eliminated
• she was not surprised to be going when up against Royston
• viewers being able to vote as many times as they like
• being comfortable with her own music
• Kyle's comments about selling albums - not just singles
• the age she started singing
• the learning curve that is Australian Idol
• about whether she takes all comments seriously from the judges
• what's the dream
• who she thinks might win Australian Idol

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On this podcast, Ben Sheehy chats about:

• how proud he feels
• comments about being weird
• what is the definition of weird
• how these comments may affect other young people that feel different
• when the singing started
• his quietness versus big performances
• the learning curve of Australian Idol
• what sound we can expect moving forward
• who he thinks may win Ausralian Idol

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On this podcast, Amali Dimond chats about:

• her spirit of joy
• her final song, Warrior
• the Idol learning experience
• being last to sing with Josh was a backhanded compliment
• the chatter about age
• some potential contacts
• recording with Meghan
• how she handles negative comments
• future music releases
• who she thinks might win Idol

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On this podcast Simon Mee chats about:

• comments about his body
• losing weight on the island
• being backstabbed by Jordie
• the fake immunity idol
• why he thinks people were against him
• why he couldn't pull off the George takedown
• the pawn comments
• his potential speech for the final Tribal Council
• how others can pitch against George - assuming George is in the final
• that domino challenge

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On this podcast Noora H chats about:

• her reaction to the elimination
• song choices
• her own self reflection on why the public did not put her through
• being a mentor
• the pressure of representing her people
• negative feedback on socials about the Top 12
• the overwhelming experience of Australian Idol
• what we can expect as she moves forward with her career
• whom she would like to win and whom she thinks will win

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On this podcast Angelina Curtis chats about:

• the shock bottom 4
• her self reflection on the public vote
• the focus from the judges on being 15
• whether she thinks backstories play a big part
• was any part of the process overwhelming
• the message from Delta
• her positivity
• what we can expect from her moving forward
• who she thinks will win Idol and whom she would like to win

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On this podcast, Hayley Leake chats about:

• revealing George's Set for Life win
• revealing to Nina that it was her that set her up
• Nina / George / Liz's acting skills
• looking back as a viewer and seeing Tribal Council comments were about her and not Nina
• what made her branch away from her alliance with George
• her facial expressions
• what does an alliance do when all that is left is an alliance
• standing by Simon
• telling Nina about the vote being on Sam and the plan not working
• what she is looking for on the jury

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