Will & Woody

Will & Woody is a syndicated Australian radio show hosted by Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw across the KIIS Network and Super Radio Network. The show in its current form first aired on the KIIS Network on 18 January 2018.

Will & Woody
GenreComedy
Running time120 minutes (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Home stationKIIS 101.1 Melbourne
Syndicates
Hosted by
  • Will McMahon
  • Woody Whitelaw
Executive producer(s)Ed Kirkwood
Original release8 January 2018 (2018-01-08)
Audio formatStereo
Websitewillandwoody.com

History

Hit Network

McMahon and Whitelaw have hosted radio shows together since 2011, after being spotted by broadcaster Steve Vizard after performing at a law school revue in Melbourne. The pair were recruited as fill-in presenters for The Kyle & Jackie O Show, and were later heard nationally on the Today Network.[1]

In October 2013, Southern Cross Austereo announced that McMahon and Whitelaw will host 92.9 Perth's breakfast radio program, alongside Heidi Anderson. In addition to their Perth shows, the pair were also heard on Fox FM Melbourne's Saturday breakfast program, between January and August 2017.[2]

In August 2017, McMahon and Whitelaw departed Hit92.9 and its parent company, Southern Cross Austereo.[3]

KIIS Network

In October 2017, Australian Radio Network announced the pair would move to Melbourne to succeed the Hughesy & Kate drive show on the KIIS Network, commencing 8 January 2018.[4][5] In February 2020, Australian Radio Network announced it had extended McMahon and Whitelaw's contract for three years.[6]

In May 2022, the duo appeared as contestants on the sixth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.[7] The duo placed 10th in the season, however still raised $20,000 for their chosen charity.

In June 2022, it was announced that Ash London will fill in for Will McMahon whilst he's on paternity leave.[8]

From June 2022, the duo are the sideline commentators for Australian Ninja Warrior’s sixth season.

In January 2023, ARN announced that the show will be syndicated on the Super Radio Network to 16 additional radio stations across regional New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.[9]

In April 2023, Brooke Boney filled in for Woody Whitelaw whilst he competed in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[10]

References
  1. "Vizard turns talent scout for SCA". Radioinfo.com.au. 4 March 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. "Local weekend breakfast shows to be rolled out by the Hit Network". Radioinfo.com.au. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  3. "Heidi, Will and Woody to split". The West Australian. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  4. "It's official: Farewell KIIS for Will and Woody". The West Australian. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  5. "First Impressions: Will & Woody "having a crack" on KIIS FM Drive debut". Radio Today. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  6. Australian Radio Network. "ARN Extends Contract for KIIS FM National Drive hosts Will & Woody". Australian Radio Network. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  7. Knox, David (22 May 2022). "Celebrity Apprentice 2022: Meet the Cast". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  8. "Ash London & Woody for the drive home on KIIS". Radio Today. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  9. Boland, Bray (30 January 2023). "Will & Woody syndicated across Super Radio Network". Radio Today. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  10. Boland, Bray (2 April 2023). "Brooke Boney joins Will McMahon for KIIS national Drive show". Radio Today. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
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