Jack Post's emotional sign off from The Christian O’Connell Show

Longtime GOLD104.3 co-breakfast host Jack Post officially farewelled The Christian O’Connell Show this morning.

The on-air goodbye marks the end of a transformative seven-year chapter for the Melbourne-based creative, whose behind-the-scenes brains and on-air banter helped propel the show to #1 in the fiercely contested breakfast slot.

For fans, it was the emotional payoff to a surprise announcement earlier in the week.

Post has been an integral part of The Christian O’Connell Show since its 2018 Australian launch. Alongside O’Connell and Patrina Jones, he brought a unique energy to the Australian Radio Network (ARN) airwaves, balancing irreverence with relatability, and consistently connecting with Melbourne audiences.

That dynamic has paid off. Under the trio’s stewardship, GOLD104.3 climbed the ratings ladder, eventually becoming the top breakfast show in the market.

"Jackie Boy"

Post, often referred to affectionately by listeners and colleagues alike as “Jackie Boy,” became a standout for his sharp humour, well-timed quirks, and signature vulnerability.

His role extended beyond the mic. As a creative force, he helped shape the tone and cultural currency of the show, a key driver in ARN’s ongoing relevance in Melbourne’s FM landscape.

Today's final broadcast was moving, filled with raw reflections from colleagues and personal farewells that underlined just how close-knit the Christian O’Connell Show team has become over the years.

Post described his feelings as “a roller coaster of emotions,” adding, “like these alarms aren't going to be waking me up in the morning… then the roller coaster also drops down into the depths, and I feel sad that I won't see you guys [in the studio].” He called the past seven years “the most transformational period” of his life.

Newsreader Patrina Jones told Jack on-air, “It’s the end of an era for the show,” while long-time producer Rio offered one of the most touching tributes: “If I could run it back a thousand times, I'd do it with you again.”

But it wouldn’t be The Christian O’Connell Show without a bit of theatrical flair. O’Connell organised a horse-drawn carriage to take Jack home, wife, son and all, complete with a sign that read JUST QUIT.

What's next?

For now, Post is playing it close to the chest. While no official projects have been announced, O’Connell hinted at future collaborations, telling Jack on-air, “I don’t think it’s the last time you and I work together.”

Whether he heads into more into podcasting, takes a crack at creative direction in a new format, or vanishes temporarily into domestic bliss, one thing’s clear: Post exits radio with a loyal fanbase, a reputation for excellence, and an industry eager to see where he pops up next.

And knowing Jackie Boy? It won’t be quiet. It just won’t be at 4:30 in the morning.

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