In 2006, Maynard stepped away from reporting to rise through the management ranks, becoming Content Director at 2UE.

Following the station’s merger with 2GB, he returned to reporting and has since worked “just about every shift you can do at the station,” including overnights and weekends – a challenge he manages with the support of his “very understanding wife.”

Maynard acknowledges the “fine line” journalists must navigate when expressing opinions but notes that as a presenter, he’ll have more freedom in this area. “I’m paid to comment on what [politicians] are doing,” he said.

“While I might know the Premier, the treasurer, or the opposition leader reasonably well away from the microphone, my role is to give an opinion on their policies and the actions they’re taking in office.”

Maynard’s new role follows the departure of former 2GB Drive host Chris O’Keefe, who announced he was leaving to launch a political advocacy company.