Ugly Phil O’Neill is a radio legend and for anyone over the age of 30, he’s probably best known for his time as host of the Hot30 Countdown with his then-wife, Jackie O.

Phil’s story is one of focus and determination. He started his career in Western Australia where he applied for a radio gig despite having no experience. His first shift was a disaster but he was determined to make it in the industry he loved.

Radio had been a huge source of comfort for him as a lonely kid and over the years he’s moved all over the country and the world to keep working in the business he’s so passionate about.

In this episode, Ugly Phil talks about why he decided to leave one of the biggest shows in radio in the early 2000s, the twelve-step process of getting his career back on track and what it's like to fall from the top.

Episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/ygss/ugly-phil/

About the host...

My name is Rachel Corbett and I've spent almost two decades working in media professionally, creating and hosting radio shows and podcasts for Australia’s largest media organisations. I’m also a regular on Channel 10’s The Project and have worked as a TV host and panelist on shows including Q&A, The Roast, The Today Show, Studio 10, Hughesy We Have A Problem and Have You Been Paying Attention.

I'm currently Head of Podcasts at Mamamia and I host a number of other shows including Lady Startup, Before The Bump, Paul & Rach, PodSchool and Sealed Section.

I also founded the online podcasting course, Podschool.com.au, to help budding podcasters create a kick-arse show.

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