Jase is one half of Jase & PJ, one of Melbourne's top breakfast radio shows. After 20 years of experience, Jase helps to bring a fresh perspective to radio through social media and relatability.
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Verbatim from the transcripts — each quote links to the moment.
“Under-promise, over-deliver. This show's motto.”
“If I'm rocking up in a Maserati and I'm saying, if you want to improve your life, buy a Maserati, then you're getting, you know, in trouble.”
“We've all got mates in radio and so everyone just refuses to be the fake caller for someone.”
“Hot tub turns people. So if you get in there, yeah, every time they've gotten out afterwards and been like, no more drinks for us, I think we're going to call it a night.”
“I want to take up golf. Oh yeah, I want to do a— I want to get a group together and do golf.”
“I'm breaking the mold. I'm leaning in. Yeah, this is very big for me.”
“It looked like I'd been, I'd been done in a paedophile ring and I was on A Current Affair.”
“you're not going to get smarter from listening to our show, but it's going to put you in a great mood.”
Should I buy the rental car company's insurance when renting a car?
Decline the car rental company's own insurance; instead buy a travel insurance policy (roughly $60) that typically covers a set car excess (around $5,000), since third-party liability is usually compulsory/included separately anyway.
How do you close a hesitant customer in retail sales?
Give the hesitant customer a free coffee voucher to a nearby cafe to keep them in the building, then position yourself near the cafe exit so they have to walk past you again before leaving, increasing the odds they'll buy out of social pressure.
How should you plan a group activity so it actually happens instead of falling through?
Lock in a specific date within a committed window (e.g. during an upcoming holiday) rather than leaving plans vague, and keep the activity low-stakes/social (hired gear, no pressure) so there's less friction to follow through.
What's a key mistake to avoid when doing a long livestream with an open mic?
Assume the mic is always open and everyone can still hear/see you, even during what feels like an off-air moment like ending an interview call — forgetting this leads to saying things you regret on air.
How should you judge whether a show/episode was actually good?
Don't rely purely on your own in-the-moment feeling about a show; look for patterns over a couple of weeks (are people mentioning bits to you, is team morale and idea flow good) rather than judging from a single instance.
While doing night shifts with Kyle Sandilands on Triple M in Brisbane, Jase devised a barter system: he gave city restaurants cartons of Coke to sell in exchange for free meals, then had the stationed Channel 7 camera operator deliver the food via the network van after filming news stories, repeating it nightly for two years.
Jase's show sent producer Tony Roddy to offer Uber Eats/gift vouchers to people lined up for F45 classes on the first Monday gyms reopened post-lockdown, but almost nobody would stop for fear of losing their spot, leading to a scramble for content.
As a teenager selling TVs and home theatres at David Jones, Jase would give indecisive customers a free coffee voucher for the adjoining food court, then loiter near the cafe exit so they'd have to walk past him again, closing roughly 20% more sales through guilt.
Jase convinced his wife to buy a $750 Bunnings inflatable hot tub at the start of lockdown; it's since become a go-to party trick to end dinner parties, referencing a friends' old club nicknamed 'Spa and Curries.'
At 17, Jase took a girl to see Phantom Menace hoping for a chance to make a move in the dark, only to discover mid-film that she was a hardcore Star Wars fan who shut him down instantly.
Jase recounts dating promotional vehicle drivers in Perth, Newcastle, Adelaide, and finally Sydney (his now-wife) while working a national travelling radio role, attributing it to constantly socialising with radio work crews on the road.
Drawn from the episode transcripts.
Jase arranged a barter deal: he gave city restaurants cartons of Coca-Cola to sell in exchange for free meals, then had a Channel 7 camera operator stationed nearby pick up and deliver the food in the network van whenever he went out to film a story, repeating the deal nightly for two years.
From episode 770→He recommends declining the rental company's own insurance add-on and instead relying on travel insurance, which typically covers a set car excess (e.g. around $5,000) for a flat fee (around $60), noting that third-party liability cover is usually compulsory/included separately.
From episode 770→Due to COVID-19 disruptions, organisers initially pushed back entry deadlines but ultimately cancelled the in-person awards night entirely, frustrating broadcasters like Jase who had already spent significant time compiling entry submissions.
From episode 770→According to Hawkins, early on they committed to meeting once a week just the two of them, outside the studio, to discuss anything that had bothered either of them that week, dealing with issues immediately rather than letting resentment build over months.
From episode 401→Hawkins and Paige played a 'porn star or politician' photo game with Dua Lipa during a pre-recorded interview; she was offended, her entourage was furious, and her UK management banned the segment from airing and reportedly warned other record reps not to book the show.
From episode 401→He says the future of radio is 'shows' rather than music formats — more like Netflix, with stations treating radio programs as content product rather than vehicles for breaking songs.
From episode 401→Mentioned on 3 episodes Jasewasn’t on.
Every episode featuring Jase Hawkins on The Daily Talk Show.
Jase Hawkins joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 770 (23 June 2020) — "Jase Hawkins Is Taking Up Golf". Jase Hawkins from Jase & PJ is back on The Daily Talk Show! He wants an update on Grace and Sevs, he's just bought an inflatable spa and we lock in golf plans!
Jase Hawkins joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 714 (4 May 2020) — "Jase & PJ - 24 Hour Live Stream". Jase & PJ are back! We chat about Mr. 97's new relationship, Jase & PJ's 56 Hour Marathon show, and hooking up with listeners!
Jase Hawkins joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 401 (21 July 2019) — "Jase Hawkins, The Nicest Guy In Radio". Jase Hawkins joins us on the show! Jase is one half of Jase & PJ, one of Melbourne's top breakfast radio shows. After 20 years of experience, Jase brings a breath of fresh air to radio through his relatability and charisma.
