Lucy and Nikki to Host New Hit Network Show
Podcast duo Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott will launch their new national radio programme in Australia on 18 January 2027.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Fashion
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Hit Network has appointed Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott to host a national early drive radio show starting on 18 January 2027. The duo will broadcast their programme weekdays from 3pm to 4pm.
Why it matters
The network is launching this new content to reinvigorate its national drive lineup. This shift leverages the established popularity of the pair, who have successfully built an audience through their existing digital media projects.
The programme will air weekdays from 3pm to 4pm, followed by the Lu & Jarch slot from 4pm to 6pm. The pair joined the Hit Network in 2024 and oversee a podcast that draws over 630,000 monthly listeners.
The players
Lucy Jackson
She is a co-founder of the fashion label Jagger & Stone and the wine label Jackson West.
Nikki Westcott
She is a digital media personality who co-hosts the popular podcast Happy Hour with Lucy & Nikki.
Hit Network
This is an Australian national radio network that distributes content across various platforms including the LiSTNR app.
The details
Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott, who also founded the fashion label Jagger & Stone and wine label Jackson West, will bring their Happy Hour with Lucy & Nikki podcast experience to the live format. The show will be available across the Hit Network and via the LiSTNR app following their successful stints as guest hosts on the national drive programme.
Timeline
Lucy and Nikki joined the Hit Network in 2024.
Podcast ranker data was collected in September 2026.
A live UNBOXED event is scheduled for 19 December 2026 in Melbourne.
The new daily drive programme begins on 18 January 2027.
Culture Shift
The hiring of the pair follows a pattern established by the shift of digital podcast creators into traditional terrestrial radio roles. This movement reflects a broader trend of networks seeking to integrate proven digital talent into linear broadcast programmes to maintain audience engagement.
Listeners can access the new programme via the Hit Network or the LiSTNR app starting in early 2027. This change alters the afternoon broadcast schedule, with the new show preceding the established Lu & Jarch programme.
The takeaway
This appointment highlights the continued convergence of digital content creation and traditional broadcast media. Audiences who follow the pair via their podcast can expect a shift toward live, daily interaction as the duo expands their reach into the afternoon radio market.
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