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Episode 1

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
W: Mike Minogue and Jason Hoyte
D: James Ashcroft

After finding out their jobs are on the line, the Talkback FM team must convince star Malcolm White to push his on air persona further to the right in order to regain listenership.

Starring: Jason Hoyte as Malcolm White, Mike Minogue as Steve Menzies, Ginelle McDonald as Gretchen Atkinson, Morgana O'Reilly as Sue Barret, Olivia Tennet as Zoe Williams, Milo Cawthorne as Tom Parker

With: Simon Prast as Sir John, Jeremy Randerson as Rick "Thommo" Thompson, Mike Hammond as Caller Norman, Ralph Johnson as Caller Tony, Jane Waddell as Caller Maureen, Mike Hammond as Caller Norman, Paul McLaughlin as Caller Pete, Emma Draper as Additional Voice Talent, Paul McLaughlin as Additional Voice Talent

Episode 2

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
W: Mike Minogue and Jason Hoyte
D: James Ashcroft

Malcolm's reluctant return to on-air form hits a wall when he refuses his team's plan to attack Hilary Barry on air for her recent cleavage criticisms. Malcolm shares a personal history with Hilary which he is not prepared to put at risk.

With: Simon Prast as Sir John, Hilary Barry as Herself, Stephen Gledhill as Caller Ken, Emma Draper as Caller Karen, Jeffrey Thomas as Caller Darryl, Paul McLaughlin as Additional Voice Talent

Episode 3

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
W: Mike Minogue and Jason Hoyte
D: James Ashcroft

When Malcolm hears his arch nemesis Paul Laws has interviewed environmental juggernaut Davida Delaware, it falls to Sue to complete the near impossible task of getting the famous lefty to appear on Malcolm's show.

With: David de Lautour as Paul Lews, Jeremy Randerson as Rick "Thommo" Thompson, Alexandra Hall as Davida Delaware, Mike Hall as Pete Delaware, Tameka Sowman Vahatau as Anahera

Episode 4

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
W: Mike Minogue and Jason Hoyte
D: James Ashcroft

Malcolm is convinced to become the spokesperson for an erectile dysfunction company against his better judgement, while the surprise appearance of an unhinged Jason Gunn in the office throws a cat amongst the pigeons.

With: David de Lautour as Paul Lews, Simon Prast as Sir John, Jeremy Randerson as Rick "Thommo" Thompson, Jason Gunn as Sir Jason Gunn, Tameka Sowman Vahatau as Anahera, Ryan O'Kane as Alex Johnson, Mile Fane as Jane, Jesse Griffin as Caller Pauline, Paul McLaughlin as Additional Voice Talent, Emma Draper as Additional Voice Talent

Episode 5

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
W: Mike Minogue and Jason Hoyte
D: Jesse Griffin

With an upswing in audience and advertiser interest in the show, Malcolm's attitude to his new right wing persona has done a complete 180, which the rest of the team isn't entirely happy with.

With: David de Lautour as Paul Lews, Simon Prast as Sir John, Stan Walker as Himself, Tameka Sowman Vahatau as Anahera, Emma Draper as Caller (Law's Studio), Gavin Rutherford as Caller (Malcom's Studio), Emma Draper as Additional Voice Talent, Paul McLaughlin as Additional Voice Talent

Episode 6

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
W: Mike Minogue and Jason Hoyte
D: James Ashcroft

A stressed team awaits the ratings announcement with a mix of fear and dread, and when the result finally comes in, it may not work out the way everyone had hoped.

With: Simon Prast as Sir John, David de Lautour as Paul Lews, Jeremy Randerson as Rick "Thommo" Thompson, Abby Damen as Caller Liz, Mike Hammond as Caller Norman, Emma Draper as Additional Voice Talent, Paul McLaughlin as Additional Voice Talent