(Photo: WHFM)
April 7, 2026
Wild Horse FM’s “Shoot The Breeze” interview program has been named as a finalist in a prestigious new national awards competition.
The Australian Audio Awards, organised by publisher Mumbrella in partnership with Radio Today and Radioinfo, aim to recognise the best in Australian radio and podcasting.
The winners will be announced on May 28 in Sydney.
“Shoot The Breeze”, presented by volunteers Jon Fearnley and Frank Hodgkinson, is a finalist in the “Best Non-Commercial Program” category.
“Shoot The Breeze” is just that … Jon and Frank taking turns at “shooting the breeze”, recording interviews with local residents in their kitchens, backyards or even in the Wild Horse studios in Yarraman.
Over the past two years the pair have recorded and edited 65 interviews, sometimes in technically challenging conditions.
The stories they have collected reflect the diversity of opinions and lifestyles in the Yarraman area, as well as creating a “living record” of local history.
“Shoot The Breeze” will be competing against some heavy hitters in its category: three entries from the ABC (Triple J Drive with Abby & Tyrone; Nightlife; and Regional Queensland Drive), SBS Chill and So Bae Party Mix (Bay FM 100.3).
“Congratulations to those in this list who made it through, you are the best in your field!” judging chair Steve Ahern, publisher of Radioinfo said.
“Making it this far is already a badge of honour, enjoy your success as a shortlisted finalist.”
The inaugural Australian Audio Awards follow the demise of the Australian Commercial Radio Awards which were formerly organised by Commercial Radio and Audio.
- External link: The Australian Audio Awards
