Veteran broadcaster and newly minted podcast host Karl Stefanovic has joined the agenda for Cairns Crocodiles, presented by Pinterest, bringing more than two decades of media experience to the festival’s mainstage conversation lineup.
Stefanovic will appear in a candid fireside session titled “Karl Stefanovic: Off Script On His Own Terms”, where he’ll reflect on his move beyond traditional television into the creator economy with the launch of The Karl Stefanovic Show, a long-form video podcast and interview programme that debuted in January this year.
One of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities, Stefanovic has spent more than 20 years at the heart of the country’s broadcasting landscape. Best known as the long-time host of Nine’s Today show, he has interviewed prime ministers, global leaders and celebrities while reporting on major international events.
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“For most of his career Karl has had the backing of a major network behind him, but now he’s stepping into a new medium with a level of freedom he hasn’t previously had,” said Pippa Chambers, content director of Cairns Crocodiles. “Why make that move, and how does it feel to start again in a different format? That shift from legacy television to building something independently reflects a broader structural change happening across media, and it will be insightful to hear his candid perspective on it.”
Stefanovic will be interviewed by global television executive and keynote speaker Maz Farrelly, whose career includes running some of the world’s biggest entertainment shows and working with figures ranging from King Charles and Richard Branson to Beyoncé and Usher.
In keeping with the tone of his podcast — where conversations range from controversial first guests to the realities of securing early brand partners — no question will be off limits. Expect sharp insights, behind-the-scenes industry truths and plenty of humour as the pair unpack how the entertainment and media landscape is evolving, and what it takes to stay relevant as audiences, platforms and power structures shift.
