Jase & Lauren

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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 stationNova 100 Melbourne
Hosted byJason 'Jase' Hawkins
Lauren Phillips
Executive producer(s)Brodie Pummeroy
Original release9 August 2021
Audio formatStereo
WebsiteJase & Lauren
PodcastPodcast

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[edit]

KIIS 1011[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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. Returned from non compete island in April 2024.
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 -
Ben French Moby Audio Producer 2023, 2024- Previously worked on The Night Show on KIIS Network. Returned from non compete island in April 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[edit]

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.
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[edit]

  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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