Rachel Corbett (radio presenter)

Not to be confused with Rachel Corbett (art journalist).

Rachel Corbett (born 11 March 1981^{[citation needed]}) is an Australian podcaster, television and radio presenter.

Rachel Corbett
Corbett at the premiere of The Nullarbor Nymph in 2012.
Born	(1981-03-11) 11 March 1981 (age 44) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[citation needed]
Nationality	Australian
Occupation(s)	Podcaster, television and radio presenter, writer
Years active	2001–present
Website	www.rachelcorbett.com.au

Career

Radio

Corbett has worked for several radio stations in front of and behind the microphone including 2Day FM, Triple M Melbourne and Sydney and 92.9 in Perth.^[1]

Over the years, she gained extensive experience hosting various programs, ranging from morning to drive-time shows, demonstrating her versatility and ability to engage diverse audiences. Her roles encompassed on-air presenting, content production, and program development, providing her with a deep understanding of commercial radio broadcasting dynamics. This broad involvement established her as a skilled and charismatic broadcaster in Australia’s competitive radio industry.^[2]

Corbett developed her broadcasting skills and rapport with listeners early on at 2Day FM. She expanded her reach working at Triple M, one of Australia's leading commercial radio networks, contributing to shows across different time slots and formats in Melbourne and Sydney. Her approachable and engaging style helped her connect effectively with a wide range of listeners. Additionally, Corbett worked for 92.9FM in Perth, further enhancing her reputation as a talented radio host.

Her experience across multiple major Australian markets highlights her adaptability and deep industry knowledge. Known for her quick wit and warm on-air presence, Corbett’s radio career laid a solid foundation that facilitated her successful transition into podcasting and digital media leadership.^[3]

Television

In 2001, Corbett appeared on the first season of Big Brother Australia. She entered the house as an intruder and was evicted four days later. Later that year, she and eight other housemates appeared on a special episode of The Weakest Link, where she was the second contestant to be voted off.^[4]

In 2014, Corbett began appearing regularly as a guest panelist and TV presenter. She has appeared on shows including Today, Paul Murray Live, The Verdict, Studio 10, The Project, Have You Been Paying Attention?, and Hughesy, We Have a Problem.^{[citation needed]}

In 2015, Corbett started working on The Project on Network 10 and she was a regular Sunday panelist and fill-in host.^[5]

Podcasting

Corbett’s first independent podcast was Paul and Rach, a podcast with her ex-radio co-host, Paul Murray.^{[citation needed]} Since then, she has created a number of her own podcasts, including You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere, an interview series with Australian media personalities who share stories of getting into show business. She also hosts the PodSchool Podcast, where she shares tips for people starting their own podcasts.^{[citation needed]}

After leaving radio in 2013, Corbett started teaching podcasting and radio at Australian Film, Television and Radio School in Sydney before creating her own online podcasting course, PodSchool, in 2016.^[1]

In 2017–2020, Corbett was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia,^[6] as well as the host of a number of their shows, including Lady Startup, Before The Bump, and Sealed Section. During her time running the network, she oversaw the development of over 20 shows, and quadrupled the audience to over 90 million downloads and over 1 million unique listeners per month.^[7] In September 2020, Corbett joined Nova Entertainment as head of podcasts and digital content.^[8]