Marty Sheargold takes on new radio role at Triple M as local shows take a beating in MASSIVE network shake-up

Triple M presenter Marty Sheargold is set to step into a new role at the network after vacating the breakfast slot in July.

In a major shake-up at the network, Sheargold, 53, will see his national show Marty Sheargold extended to shifts in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

The show currently airs nationwide Monday to Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.

Listeners in these regions will now be able to enjoy an additional two hours of the popular comedian’s show from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

“I look forward to returning to take over Drive for NSW and Queensland listeners in 2025 and bringing them an expanded version of the show,” Sheargold said in a statement.

“The drive home is a time to relax and end the day with conversation and laughter, and that’s exactly what I strive for.”

Sheargold’s move to drive means many local shows will be closed in 2025.

Rush Hour, starring Leisel Jones, Liam Flanagan and Ben Dobbin, which airs in Queensland, will not return next year.

Triple M presenter Marty Sheargold is set to step into a new role at the network after vacating the breakfast slot in July.

Similarly, NSW series Rush Hour starring Gus Worland and Jude Bolton will also be discontinued.

Adelaide and Perth’s Rush Hour teams will also not return in 2025.

The Rush Hour team of James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless, currently heard in Melbourne and Tasmania, will now also air in South and Western Australia, as well as select Triple M regional stations in the southern states.

On Friday, Liesel Jones took to Instagram to share the news with her fans, posting a photo of the on-air trio.

“Well, it was fun while it lasted,” she wrote.

“Sad news today: @triplem_rushhour with Leisel Jones, Liam and Dobbo will not take place in 2025.”

In a major shake-up at the network, Sheargold, 53, will see his national show Marty Sheargold extended to shifts in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Sheargold is portrayed in the ABC comedy Fisk.

Sheargold’s move to drive means a host of local shows will be dropped in 2025, including Queensland’s Rush Hour with Leisel Jones, Liam Flanagan and Ben Dobbin.

“I learned a lot from this job and I enjoyed laughing,” the post said.

“Our goal with this show was to always lift your spirits on the drive home, no matter what kind of day you’ve had.

“I hope we managed to bring a smile or laughter to your arvo. See you like a cutlet. Until next time.

Sheargold added that he intends to continue the legacy of local teams.

“I also wanted to thank the teams from Sydney, Brisbane/Gold Coast and Queensland,” he said.

Sheargold took a personal break from his Triple M breakfast show in October 2023 and, after returning briefly in January, announced he was leaving the show for good in July, moving to the 3-4pm slot. Also pictured is actor Eric Bana (left).

“(These are) shows that performed amazingly and were extremely entertaining. I intend to continue their legacy.”

Brayshaw and Brownless’ team-up Rush Hour, currently heard in Melbourne and Tasmania, will now also air in South and Western Australia, as well as select Triple M regional stations in the southern states.

Sheargold took a personal break from his Triple M breakfast show in October 2023 and, after returning briefly in January, announced he was leaving the show for good in July, moving to the 3-4pm slot.

In July, he revealed how he was leaving his Triple M show to spend more time with family and prioritize “self-care” after a three-month absence following a drunken incident at the AFL Grand Final.

“The extended break at the end of last year reinforced the importance of spending more time with family,” he said in a statement at the time.

“As a result, I have made the decision to prioritize self-care, maintaining a better work-life balance, and will not be returning to my Triple M Breakfast show.