The Pick Up

The Pick Up is an Australian drive radio show with Brittany Hockley, Laura Byrne and Mitch Churi. It is broadcast on the KIIS Network from 3pm to 4pm on weekdays. Daily podcasts were available for download from the show's website.

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The Pick Up
GenreLifestyle
Running time60 minutes
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
Home stationKIIS 101.1 Melbourne
SyndicatesKIIS 106.5 Sydney
KIIS 101.1 Melbourne
KIIS 97.3 Brisbane
Mix 102.3 Adelaide
Mix 106.3 Canberra
Hosted byBrittany Hockley
Laura Byrne
Mitch Churi
Original releaseSeptember 2011
Audio formatStereo
WebsiteThe Pick Up

History

In August 2011, Australian Radio Network signed Chrissie Swan and Yumi Stynes to host a national drive show across the Mix Network aimed at women, primarily mothers in the 25 to 44 age demographic picking up children from school.[1]

In April 2012, writer and comedian Wendy Harmer joined the show as a regular on Thursday's to discuss issues pertaining to women and families.[2]

In August 2012, Yumi Stynes was appointed breakfast presenter with Mix 106.5 in Sydney and was replaced by Jane Hall.[3]

In December 2014, Chrissie Swan left the show due to her contract not being renewed.

In January 2015, Katie 'Monty' Dimond and Zoe Marshall were announced as the new hosts of the 3PM Pick-Up.[4] In December 2015, Australian Radio Network announced that Meshel Laurie and Katie 'Monty' Dimond would host the show from January 2016.[5]

In January 2017, Australian Radio Network announced that Rebecca Judd and Yumi Stynes will host the show alongside Katie 'Monty' Dimond. Meshel Laurie has left the show to focus on Matt & Meshel and other media commitments.

In November 2020, Australian Radio Network announced that Kate Langbroek will host the show and join Monty Dimond and Yumi Stynes from January 27, 2021, replacing Rebecca Judd who has decided to take a break from media.[6]

In October 2022, Australian Radio Network announced that the show will be axed and that Kate Langbroek, Monty Dimond and Yumi Stynes will leave the KIIS Network.[7]

In January 2023, Australian Radio Network announced the show would be rebranded to The Pick Up and it will be hosted by Brittany Hockley, Laura Byrne and Mitch Churi.[8]

References
  1. "ARN signs The Circle's Chrissie Swan and Yumi Stynes". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  2. "Wendy Harmer joins Mix FM's 3PM Pick-Up and attacks the male dominated radio industry". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  3. "Sami Lukis and Yumi Stynes join forces for radio | News.com.au". www.news.com.au. Archived from the original on 5 December 2012.
  4. "ARN announces Katie 'Monty' Dimond and Zoe Marshall as new 3PM Pick up hosts". 26 January 2015.
  5. "Meshel & Monty: 3pm Pick-Up". Radio Today. 10 December 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  6. Lallo, Michael (22 November 2020). "Kate Langbroek, Dave Hughes take on new roles at rival radio stations". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  7. "KIIS Axes 3PM Pick Up Program | Newmedia". 30 October 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  8. "Brittany Hockley, Laura Byrne, and Mitch Churi announced as new hosts of The Pickup". celebrity.nine.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2023.


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