Behind the Mic with Mike E

Behind the Mic with Mike E (Mike Etheridge) is the podcast where Australia’s biggest podcast and audio creators reveal who they really are.These aren’t promo interviews. They’re honest, relaxed and often surprisingly personal conversations about career pivots, pressure, ego, burnout, ambition, personal life, relationships and what it really takes to build an audience in audio today.It’s about the person behind the brand. The doubts, the risks, the reinventions and the moments that changed everything. After more than 14 years in breakfast radio (Mike E & Emma) and still deep in the audio game, Mike E understands the egos, expectations and everything in between. That insider perspective makes for conversations that are raw, revealing and unfiltered.Whether you’re chasing your own goals, curious about the people behind the voices you hear every day, or just love honest conversation, Behind the Mic dives into the human side of success, ambition and resilience.Real conversations. No scr

Behind the Mic with Mike E is a business podcast hosted by Mike E, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mike E hosts Behind the Mic with Mike E, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Dave Hughes: Is He Right Wing? And Why Leaving Radio Changed Everything

  Jun 2, 20261h 3mS0

  <p>Dave Hughes pulls back the curtain on life after daily radio and why stepping away made him realise just how much of the industry can be driven by ego.</p> <p>One of Australia’s most recognisable comedians and media personalities, Hughesy has spent decades on television, radio, stage and podcasts. But away from the pressure of chasing ratings and headlines, he says he’s gained a very different perspective on success.</p> <p>In this episode of Behind the Mic, Dave reflects on leaving radio, why the experience changed the way he views the industry, and how distance help...

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  Mitch Churi: Fame, Setbacks and Reinventing Success

  May 26, 202649 minS0

  <p>Mitch Churi pulls back the curtain on what happens when success comes early — and how quickly life can change when the path you thought you were on suddenly shifts.</p> <p>A broadcaster, podcast host and media personality, Mitch found fame at a young age, building a rapid rise in Australian media and becoming one of the industry’s most recognisable young voices. In this episode of Behind the Mic, Mitch opens up about the pressure of finding success so early, what it was like navigating fame while still figuring out who he was, and the challenges that came with...

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  Maz Compton: Last Drinks 😞

  May 19, 202655 minS0

  <p>Maz Compton pulls back th:(curtain on a career that has evolved across music television, radio, podcasting and now the growing sober movement. From her time on MTV Australia during the peak of music television culture to building a successful career in radio and podcasting, Maz has spent years in front of microphones and cameras navigating the highs and pressures of the media industry.</p> <p>Now hosting her podcast Last Drinks, Maz is leading honest conversations around sobriety and the growing number of people becoming “sober curious”.</p> <p>In this episode of Behind the Mic, Maz reflects on h...

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  Josh Szeps: An Uncomfortable Conversation

  May 12, 202650 minS0

  <p>Josh Szeps pulls back the curtain on how leaning into difficult conversations helped him become one of Australia’s biggest podcast voices. As the host of Uncomfortable Conversations, Josh has built a global audience by asking the questions most people avoid and creating space for honest, nuanced debate in an increasingly divided world.</p> <p>In this episode of Behind the Mic, Josh explains why he started Uncomfortable Conversations, his thoughts on modern media and public discourse, and why difficult conversations matter more than ever.</p> <p>He also reflects on his journey through broadcasting and podcasting, how he bu...

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  Georgie Tunny: Spotlight, Sport and a Very Public Life

  May 5, 202637 minS0

  <p>Georgie Tunny pulls back the curtain on how turning “geeky” niche interests into a career can become your biggest advantage. A journalist, broadcaster and podcast host, Georgie has built a unique voice by leaning into what she genuinely loves, from sport to pop culture.</p> <p>In this episode of Behind the Mic, Georgie shares how her passion for sport led her into journalism, and how she’s built successful podcasts around niche interests, including sport and even Taylor Swift.</p> <p>She also reflects on her time on The Project, what it was like being part of such a high...

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