Shamed Radio Host Marty Sheargold Returns to Airwaves One Year After Sexist Rant About Matildas Got Him Axed
- Marty Sheargold makes comeback on Nova FM’s The Chrissie Swan Show after being fired from Triple M over sexist comments
- He promotes his new stand-up comedy gig, “The Red Card”, which tackles “the old days of radio”
- Sheargold sparked outrage with claims endometriosis was fake and refused to fully apologize for his remarks
Controversial radio host Marty Sheargold has made a surprise return to the airwaves, one year after his sexist comments about the Australian women’s soccer team, the Matildas, got him fired from Triple M.
Sheargold, 54, appeared on Nova FM’s The Chrissie Swan Show to promote his new stand-up comedy gig, “The Red Card”, in which he discusses “the old days of radio”.
The outspoken host was axed from the Triple M network in February 2025 following a backlash over his sexist remarks about the Matildas.
During his show, he compared the team to “Year 10 girls” and said he’d “rather hammer a nail through the head of my penis than watch” the women’s Asian Cup.
The comments sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for his sacking.
Despite the controversy, Sheargold has refused to fully apologize for his remarks.
In a recent interview on A Current Affair, he told host Steve Marshall that he only apologized to the Matildas themselves, not to those who were offended by his comments.
“To that playing group and the extended group of the Matildas? Yeah, I apologize,” he said.
“But to people that are offended by that on the outside of that group. Come on.”
Sheargold’s return to the airwaves has raised questions about whether he has truly learned from his mistakes. His comments about endometriosis being fake sparked further outrage, and many have called for him to be held accountable for his actions.
As he embarks on his new comedy tour, it remains to be seen whether the public will forgive him for his past transgressions.
Analysis: What This Means for Australia
Sheargold’s return to the airwaves highlights the ongoing issue of sexism and misogyny in Australian media.
His refusal to fully apologize for his remarks and his continued promotion of himself as a comedian and radio host raises concerns about the lack of accountability in the industry.
This is particularly concerning given the impact that sexist and misogynistic rhetoric can have on women and girls in Australia.
Security analysts say that the normalization of sexist and misogynistic language can have serious consequences for women’s safety and well-being. “When public figures like Marty Sheargold make sexist comments, it perpetuates a culture of entitlement and disrespect towards women,” said one expert.
“This can have a ripple effect, contributing to a broader culture of misogyny that can lead to violence and discrimination against women.”
Industry observers believe that Sheargold’s return to the airwaves is a missed opportunity for the media industry to take a stand against sexism and misogyny. “By giving Sheargold a platform, Nova FM is sending a message that sexist and misogynistic behavior is acceptable,” said one insider.
“This is a chance for the industry to take a stand and say that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated.”
