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Jase & Lauren
Other namesJase & Lauren in the Morning
GenreRadio show
Running time180 minutes
Monday – Friday
6:00am – 9:00am
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
Home station Nova 100 Melbourne
Hosted byJason 'Jase' Hawkins
Lauren Phillips
Executive producer(s)Brodie Pummeroy
Original release9 August 2021
Audio formatStereo
Website Jase & Lauren
Podcast Podcast

Jase & Lauren is an Australian breakfast radio show hosted by Jason Hawkins and Lauren Phillips on Nova 100 in Melbourne.

A daily podcast featuring the best bits from each show is available on the Nova Player as is the podcast for all other Nova FM shows in Australia.

History

KIIS 1011

In July 2021, Australian Radio Network announced that Lauren Phillips would join co-host Jason 'Jase' Hawkins from 9 August 2021 on the KIIS 101.1 breakfast program. Hawkins had previously co-hosted with Polly 'PJ' Harding on the breakfast program Jase & PJ. Following the departure of Harding on July 23, 2021, the show was relaunched with Lauren Phillips. [1]

On 30 July 2021, a one-hour pop-up show was heard on the air a week before the official launch. Jase and Lauren introduced new friends of the show. Clint Stanaway replaces Sacha Barbour Gatt as the show's newsreader, whlie Christian Petracca provided weekly contributions. [2]

In December 2022, Alice James was announced as new executive producer of the program, replacing Luke James. [3]

In November 2023, after months of media speculation, it was announced that The Kyle and Jackie O Show would be networked from KIIS 106.5 Sydney in 2024, effectively ending Jase & Lauren. [4] The final show aired on Friday 1 December 2023.

Nova 100

In February 2024, Nova Entertainment announced that Jase & Lauren will host Nova 100’s new Melbourne breakfast show, replacing Ben, Liam & Belle who will move to a national drive show across the Nova Network. [5] [6] Their first show aired on 8 March 2024. [7]

Past Segments

  • Tradie Trivia: Each morning, Jase & Lauren will pit the two players from different professions against each other when they challenge them to answer five general knowledge questions.
  • $5K Word Play: A word association game. The caller selects Jase, Lauren or Clint to play. If Jase, Lauren or Clint match 5 words specified by the caller from a range of topics the caller wins $5,000.

Team members

Jase and Lauren have two content producers, two audio producers and a digital producer.

Name Nickname Role Years Notes
Jason Hawkins [8] Jase Co-host 2021 - Anchor, panel operator of the show. Self appointed morale man. Hung-over Hank is his alter ego. Previously co-host on KIIS 101.1's Jase & PJ in the morning.
Lauren Phillips [9] Loz Co-host 2021 - Co-host. Postcards presenter and previously was Weekend Today weather presenter on the Nine Network.
Clint Stanaway [10] Stannas Newsreader 2021 - Weekend Today co-host and Nine News weekend sport presenter on the Nine Network.
Brodie Pummeroy The Thumb Executive Producer 2024 - Previously was a producer on Ben, Liam & Belle and Chrissie, Sam & Browny on Nova 100 and Ash London Live on Hit Network.
Jaz Keane Jizz Producer 2023, 2024 - Previously was a panel operator on Up Late with Zach & Dom on KIIS Network and was a radio presenter on SPIN 1038 in Dublin, Ireland.
Jonathan Skewes Scudda/Scatman Audio Producer 2021 - 2022, 2024 Previously was a breakfast presenter at Magic 93.1 and was on the production team for Jase & PJ.
Alison Munro Ali Producer 2024 -
Guest Members
Christian Petracca Trac Contributor 2021 - AFL contributor
Mason Cox Coxy Contributor 2022 - AFL contributor
Macey Gibbs Mace Dog Project Manager - Audience Engagement 2024 - Previously worked on Ben, Liam & Belle. Former AFL footy player Bryce Gibbs sister.

Past team members

Name Nickname Role Years Notes
Caitlin McArthur Sk8lin Executive Producer 2021 Previously a senior producer with Carrie & Tommy.
Jane Mackinlay The Narc Creative Producer 2019 - 2022, 2024 Talent booker and an alleged spy for HR. Temporarily returned when show moved to Nova 100.
Samuel McGinn Regional Sam Producer 2020 - 2022 Previously known as "Hot Guy" and was a breakfast presenter at hit93.1 Riverina.
Dean Milhe Dean van Dyke (DVD) Video Producer 2021 - 2022 Has 111k subscribers on his YouTube channel Twistie3.
Amanda (Mandy) Catalano Nonna Audio Producer 2021 - 2022 Previously was a music announcer at Fox FM. Host of Inside the Group Chat podcast.
Tony Aldridge Chatty Tony/Teabags KIIS 101.1 Content Director 2021 - 2022 Occasional guest on the podcast. Known for his catchphrase 'Sweetheart, you got a second'. Loves a chat and a chart. Moved to Sydney KIIS 106.5 in company restructure. [11]
Luke James Manchild Executive Producer 2022 - 2022 Previously was a producer on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on KIIS 106.5 and senior producer on Fitzy & Wippa on Nova 96.9. Departed December 2022. [12]
Mikayla White Crazy Dog Lady/Celeste/Thirsty Mik Senior Producer 2022 - 2023 Previously was a producer on Molloy and The Danny Lakey Show on Triple M.
Jack Erickson Lumberjack Video/Media Producer 2022 - 2023 Previously was a weekend breakfast host, voice over artist and digital content producer at Fresh 92.7 in Adelaide.
Ben McDowell Bin Chicken/Ted Producer 2022 - 2023 Previously was a producer on Bree and Clint on ZM. Announced his departure from radio to work at a golf course.
Alice James [13] Sharon/Greg Executive Producer 2023 Previously an exectutive producer on Roo and Ditts on Triple M Adelaide. Daughter of radio broadcaster Darren James.
Adrian Brine AB KIIS 101.1 Content Director 2022 - 2023 Previously held a number of roles [14] at Southern Cross Austereo. Married to radio personality Ash London.
Ben French Moby Audio Producer 2023 Previously worked on The Night Show on KIIS Network.
Quentin Alchin-Smith Tarantino Digital Content Producer 2023 Practically a mute.
Whitney Plowman Whitney Temporary Producer 2024 - 2024 Can make a good hot cross bun.

References

  1. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (21 July 2021). "ARN confirms new KIIS 101.1 Breakfast show with Jase Hawkins & Lauren Phillips". Radio Today. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Jase & Lauren unveil full team: Clint Stanaway, Christian Petracca & Nazeem Hussain". Radio Today. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  3. ^ Patterson, Sarah (15 December 2022). "New EP for KIIS 101.1's Jase & Lauren". Radio Today. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  4. ^ Patterson, Sarah (21 November 2023). "Confirmed: Melbourne gets Kyle & Jackie O in 2024". Radio Today. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  5. ^ McNamara, Lauren (8 February 2024). "Jase and Lauren announce new home after KIIS dumping". Mumbrella. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  6. ^ Mediaweek (8 February 2024). "Jase & Lauren jump ship to Nova, taking Ben, Liam & Belle's brekkie slot". Mediaweek. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  7. ^ Patterson, Sarah (29 February 2024). "Jase & Lauren launch date on Nova 100 Breakfast announced". Radio Today. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Jase & Lauren unveil full team: Clint Stanaway, Christian Petracca & Nazeem Hussain". Radio Today. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Jase & Lauren unveil full team: Clint Stanaway, Christian Petracca & Nazeem Hussain". Radio Today. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  10. ^ Leong, Matthew (6 March 2024). "Jase & Lauren find resident newsreader". Mumbrella. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  11. ^ Patterson, Sarah (27 July 2022). "Changes to KIIS Content team". Radio Today. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  12. ^ Stamm, Wayne (14 December 2022). "Luke James finishes up with KIIS 101.1". RadioInfo Australia. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  13. ^ "Alice James". RadioInfo Australia. 16 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  14. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (4 November 2020). "Adrian Brine resigns from the Hit Network and SCA". Radio Today. Retrieved 31 July 2022.

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