Jase & PJ explained

Show Name:Jase & PJ
Other Names:Jase & PJ in the Morning
Format:Radio show
Runtime:180 minutes
Monday - Friday
6:00am – 9:00am
Country:New Zealand
Language:English
Home Station:KIIS 101.1 Melbourne
Presenter:Jason 'Jase' Hawkins
Polly 'PJ' Harding
Exec Producer:Alex Perigo & Caitlin McArthur
First Aired:8 January 2015
Last Aired:23 July 2021
Audio Format:Stereo
Podcast:Podcast

Jase & PJ also known as Jase & PJ in the Morning was an Australian breakfast radio show hosted by Jason Hawkins and Polly 'PJ' Harding on KIIS 1011 in Melbourne. The show was syndicated in the night-time slot on the KIIS Network following The Kyle and Jackie O Show.[1] A daily podcast of the morning's show was also produced. The show ended in July 2021 when PJ relocated back to her home country, New Zealand.

History

In October 2017, Australian Radio Network announced that Matt Tilley and Meshel Laurie will leave the station at the end of the year and will be replaced by Jason Hawkins and Polly 'PJ' Harding from ZM in New Zealand. The show commenced broadcasting on KIIS 101.1 on 8 January 2018.[2]

Jason Hawkins and Polly 'PJ' Harding moved to Melbourne from New Zealand where they have hosted drive on ZM since 2015.[3] [4] PJ was called PJ rather than Polly on air because there was already a presenter called Polly on ZM's breakfast show (Polly Gillespie). Previously, Hawkins has hosted Labby, Stav & Abby on B105 in Brisbane, worked with Kyle and Jackie O at 2DAY FM and hosted the Hot30 Countdown.[5]

During 2019, Jase & PJ hosted a weekend breakfast show on New Zealand's ZM, which was packaged content from their Melbourne breakfast show, having previously hosted a drive show on the network throughout 2018.[6]

In February 2020, Australian Radio Network announced that they had extended Jason Hawkins and Polly 'PJ' Harding's contract until 2022.[7]

In March 2020, Jase & PJ extended until 10am due to the COVID-19 pandemic for 2 months whilst the country was in lockdown. The show returned to 6am-9am in May.[8]

In September 2020, Harding returned to New Zealand to co-host the show for the remainder of 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, for family reasons. Harding returned in person on the 11 January 2021.

The show returned on air on the 11 January 2021. It was revealed retired Australian rules footballer Dane Swan would join the show as a regular commentator each Monday in 2021.[9]

In a special podcast released on 15 January 2021 titled "Family Meeting: Someone's leaving" the shows executive producer Alex Perigo announced he would be leaving the show on 19 February and returning to his home country of New Zealand.[10] [11] Caitlin McArthur was announced as the shows executive producer replacing Alex Perigo in February 2021. Prior to joining Australian Radio Network, McArthur was a senior national show producer of Carrie & Tommy at Southern Cross Austereo.[12]

Since the departure of Cameron D'Antone in November 2020, several other team members have made the decision to leave the show including Alex Perigo, Cameron Maurice, Jaxson McLennan, Toni Lodge[13] and most recently co-host Polly Harding.[14]

In March 2021, the Radio Today podcast begun speculating the future of the Jase & PJ radio show outlining its reasons the show may not be renewed at the end of the current contract. Lackluster survey ratings, PJ spending an extended period in New Zealand with her fiancée in 2020 and a recent high turnover of production staff.[15]

On 24 March 2021, Polly Harding announced she has made the difficult decision to leave the Jase & PJ show and Australian Radio Network at the end of June 2021 and return home to New Zealand.[16] Harding returned to New Zealand in April 2021 for the remaining few months and is broadcasting via a local radio station in Masterton.

Harding's final day on air had been scheduled for 25 June 2021. ARN has subsequently announced a delayed due to co-host Jase Hawkins family crisis, with his father Paul undergoing cancer treatment.[17]

On 22 July 2021, Lauren Phillips was officially announced as Harding's replacement.[18] Phillips will join Jase Hawkins to host Jase & Lauren from 9 August 2021. Harding finished on July 23 2021 marking the end of the Jase & PJ show.[19]

Marathon Broadcasts

Jase & PJ completed a number of on-air marathons, including:

Segments

Podcast

The show used to upload four daily podcast episodes which included:

Other bonus episodes were released periodically, however they were suspended early 2021.

Team members

NameNicknameRoleYearsNotes
Jason Hawkins Jase Co-host 2015 - 2021 Anchor, panel operator of the show. Self appointed morale man. Hung-over Hank is his alter ego.
Polly HardingPJFormer Co-host2015 - 2021Has a fur child named Josephine and a fiancé named BJ who is a sheep farmer in New Zealand. PJ is a semi-regular contributor on The House of Wellness television show. Departed 23 July 2021.
Caitlin McArthurSk8linExecutive Producer2021 Previously a senior producer with Carrie & Tommy. Joined the team as executive producer on 29 March 2021.
Sacha Barbour Gatt Swinging Sach Newsreader 2018 - 2021 Previously was a field reporter and weekend newsreader for KIIS 106.5 and WSFM. Enjoys an occasional cheeky vape in the news booth. Wife to Shane. Co-host of the Can We Help You? podcast. Joined the team in October 2018.[21]
Jane Mackinlay The Narc Creative Producer 2019 - 2021 Talent booker and an alleged spy for HR.
Samuel McGinn Regional Sam Producer 2020 - 2021 Previously known as "Hot Guy" and was a breakfast presenter at hit93.1 Riverina.[22] Joined the team as a producer on 7 September 2020.
Dean MilheDean van Dyke (DVD)Video Producer 2021 Has 101k subscribers on his YouTube channel Twistie3
Jonathan SkewesScudda/ScatmanAudio Producer2021Previously was a breakfast presenter at Magic 93.1.[23] Joined the team in April 2021.
Amanda (Mandy) CatalanoNonnaAudio Producer2021 Previously a music announcer at Fox FM. Host of Inside the Group Chat podcast. Joined the team in May 2021.
Jaxson McLennanVeggie BoyAudio Producer2018 - 2021Past band member of Boyracer. Announced his departure on 17 February 2021 to move to the USA. Departed 1 April 2021.
Toni LodgeTonarottiAudio Producer2018 - 2021Had a podcast One Trick Toni. Lady of Glencoe and a land owner in the Scottish highlands. Announced her departure on 17 March 2021.[24] Departed 1 April 2021.
Liza AltarejosPingers/The TempExecutive Producer2021Interim executive producer for 5 weeks.[25] Notably previous EP for Chrissie, Sam & Browny
Cameron MauriceCam HellooooKIIS 101.1 Activations Manager2018 - 2021Infrequent podcast guest. Departed 19 March 2021.
Alex PerigoProducer AlexExecutive Producer2015 - 2021Dad of the team. Departed 19 February 2021.
Paris HumphreyLil' PProducer2019 - 2020Departed 28 August 2020 after moving back to Adelaide.
Cameron D'AntoneFrancoVideo Producer2018 - 2020Departed 27 November 2020, after moving to Wollongong.
Rami MustafaProducer SalamiSenior Producer2018 - 2019Guest and Talent Booker.
David RooneyDeviant DavoJunior Producer2017 - 2019Moved internally to a sales position within ARN.
Jenna BensonJe-NeighDigital Producer2018 - 2019Moved to Sydney and joined Jonesy & Amanda show on Gold 101.7.
Aleah EspantaThe MuteDigital Producer2018Known for never speaking on air.
Clare TodhunterNewsreader2018[26]
Mike SantosAudio Producer2018[27]
Guest members
Ruby McHaffieKIIS 101.1 Activations Manager2021Previously a publicist at Network 10. Started 19 March 2021.
Dane SwanCommentator2021Guest commentator each Monday.
The Late Paul HawkinsJase's DadJase's Dad2015 - 2021Rest in Peace.
Ange HardingPJ's Mum2015 - 2021Refers to PJ as Puddy.
Tony AldridgeChatty Tony, Teabag.KIIS 101.1 Content Director2019 - 2021Occasional guest on the podcast. Known for his catchphrase 'Sweetheart, you got a second'. Loves a chat and a chart. Likely the main the reason for the shows demise.[28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jase & PJ to go national on the KIIS Network from tonight. 2018-01-22. Radio Today. en-US. 2019-01-28.
  2. Web site: 2018-01-08. Jase & PJ debut on KIIS 101.1, address Matt & Meshel departure. 2021-05-21. Radio Today. en-AU.
  3. Web site: NZ duo Jase Hawkins and PJ Harding heading to Australia, but not to HIT radioinfo. www.radioinfo.com.au. 27 July 2017 . 2018-01-03.
  4. Web site: Jase & PJ. KIIS 101.1 - A New Station For Melbourne. 2018-01-04.
  5. Web site: Labby leaving B105 Breakfast. 2014-12-03. Radio Today. en-AU. 2020-05-29.
  6. Web site: Jase and PJ Move to Weekends on ZM . January 18, 2019. www.scoop.co.nz. 2019-01-28.
  7. Web site: Jase & PJ ink extended deal at KIIS 101.1 Breakfast. 2020-02-16. Radio Today. en-AU. 2020-02-17.
  8. Web site: ARN confirms Easter schedule, launches House of Hits on KIIS. 2020-04-05. Radio Today. en-AU. 2020-04-21.
  9. Web site: 10 January 2020. Dane Swan to join Jase & PJ on Mondays. 11 January 2020. Radio Today. en-AU.
  10. Host. FAMILY MEETING: Someone's leaving . website . Publisher . 15 January 2021 . 15 January 2021.
  11. Web site: Kelly. Vivienne. 17 January 2021. Jase & PJ on the hunt for a new EP as Alex Perigo resigns. 18 January 2021. Radio Today. en-AU.
  12. Web site: 2021-02-08. Caitlin McArthur joins ARN as EP of Jase & PJ in the Morning. 8 February 2021. Radio Today. en-AU.
  13. Web site: 17 March 2021. Jase & PJ's imaging producer Toni Lodge resigns. 18 March 2021. Radio Today. en-AU.
  14. Web site: 23 March 2021. PJ quits KIIS FM Melbourne Breakfast after three years. 24 March 2021. Radio Today. en-AU.
  15. Web site: 19 March 2021. Radio Today Podcast: Everything you need to know about Survey 1 & the future of Jase & PJ. 19 March 2021. Radio Today. en-AU.
  16. Web site: 23 March 2021. PJ Announces She Is Leaving Jase & PJ And KIIS 101.1. 23 March 2021. KIIS 1011 Melbourne. en-US.
  17. Web site: 28 June 2021. ARN admits announcement on Jase Hawkins' new co-host for KIIS Melbourne Breakfast will be delayed. 29 June 2021. Radio Today. en-AU.
  18. Web site: 22 July 2021. ARN confirms new KIIS 101.1 Breakfast show with Jase Hawkins & Lauren Phillips. 22 July 2021. Radio Today. en-AU.
  19. Web site: PJ Harding's last day at Aussie radio station: End of an era for broadcasting duo Jase and PJ. 2021-07-23. NZ Herald. en-NZ.
  20. Web site: ZM's Jase and PJ's 52 Hour Marathon. 2016-08-23. Radio Today. en-AU. 2020-04-24.
  21. Web site: 2018-09-20. Clare Todhunter: Making the move to Sydney. 2021-05-14. Radio Today. en-AU.
  22. Web site: Ex-Hit Network host Sam McGinn lands producer gig for Jase & PJ . RadioToday.com.au. 15 September 2020 . 16 September 2020 .
  23. Web site: One In, One Out For Magic 931 Breakfast Show Newmedia. 17 March 2021 . 2021-04-22. en-AU.
  24. Web site: 22 July 2018. Jase and PJ's new recruit. RadioToday.
  25. Web site: 19 February 2021. Liza Altarejos to act as EP for Jase & PJ in the Morning. 19 February 2021. Radio Today. en-AU.
  26. Web site: ARN newsreaders swap places. 19 September 2018 . RadioInfo.
  27. Web site: 2 July 2018. KIIS 101.1's Mike Santos on the move. RadioToday.
  28. Web site: ARN Announces Tony Aldridge as KIIS 101.1 Content Director. www.arn.com.au.

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