There is lots of movement at the station(s) this week. Disrupt Radio launched, Neil Breen signed off and most network’s stars have taken their winter break allowing up and comers to test the ropes, or in WSFM’s case, use an Ugly Phil In.

Disrupt Radio launched with Libbi Gorr sharing the airwaves with Sir Bob Geldof. The Disrupt line up includes Firas Massouh, George McEncroe, Nick Bracks, Sunil Badami, Siimon Reynolds to accompany Gorr, Jules Lund, Adam Ferrier, Moana Hope, Megan Flamer and Alan Jones. George Donikian, and AI will provide news content.

Founder and CEO of Disrupt, Benjamin Roberts said on LinkedIn just prior to the launch,

“So here’s to a 5 year business plan and dream that’s come to life, and might I say after being retrenched by Fairfax Radio and told to dumb down my CV if I wanted to stay in the industry… And here’s to every person that’s played a part in this adventure.”

Breen began his final show on Friday thanking his listeners and playing Bruce Springsteen. He is leaving to spend more time with family. Peter Gleeson fills in on Drive until a permanent replacement is announced. You can hear Breen’s last break below:

And elsewhere, for the next two weeks, Nova Network’s Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small will host Nova’s national breakfast show with Perth getting the best of Nathan, Nat & Shaun in breakfast over the survey break.

The Hit Network will feature the Hamish & Andy podcast for breakfast, Jimmy & Nath on Drive and regular Hit106.9 mornings announcer Sean Brown (Seany B for Nights) from 6-9pm.

And, Phil O’Neil is covering for WSFM’s Jonesy and Amanda while they take their two-week midyear break with the Ugly Phil-in.