Robbie Von
Robbie Von (born Robbie Von Klitzing) is an Australian radio announcer, television personality, podcast host, and media contributor. He is best known as the co-host of the Robbie and Carly Show on Triple M WA, which broadcasts across regional Western Australia. Von has also appeared as a regular commentator on Channel 9's Weekend Today and served as a gameday MC for the Fremantle Dockers in the Australian Football League.[1]
Career
Von began his media career under the name Robert Klitzing, working across regional stations including Spirit Radio Broome and Hedland, Red FM, and WA FM statewide. He later transitioned to metropolitan radio, joining 6IX Perth and Hit929 Perth, before moving to Gold 104.3 Melbourne. He returned to Western Australia to work with Triple M Regional WA and the Hit WA Network, eventually becoming the Triple M WA Breakfast Announcer.[2]
In 2021, Von reinstated his family name and adopted the professional moniker Robbie Von.[3]
He is a recipient of an Australian Commercial Radio Award (ACRA) for his interview with David Guetta and has been nominated multiple times, including in the 2024 ACRA finalist list.[4][5] His interviews span a wide range of artists including Linkin Park, Sheryl Crow, Nickelback, James Blunt, and rapper 360.[6]
Von has also interviewed high-profile political figures, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Premier of Western Australia, with transcripts published by government media offices.[7][8]
Writing and Digital Media
Von has contributed opinion columns and entertainment features to PerthNow and The West Australian, including pieces on WA travel,[9] chicken parmigiana,[10] and themed weddings.[11]
He is a presenter on the "Have You Heard" (HUH) video series for PerthNow,[12] and produces daily social media content for TabTouch WA, including the Sport and Sweet video series.[13]
Von is also a co-host of the Punt Pals Podcast, a sports and racing podcast he prefers to be listed over other podcast appearances.
Public Engagement
Von is a key presenter in Racing and Wagering WA's Own the Dream program,[14] and has participated in mental health advocacy through Red FM and the Movember Tour.[15] He is frequently seen at public events and racing functions in Perth alongside his wife, Alana McLean.[16][17]
References
- ↑ "Details About - Robbie Klitzing". bbcentertainment.com.au. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ↑ "Robbie Klitzing is leaving Melbourne and is headed west - RadioInfo Australia". Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Details About - Robbie Klitzing". bbcentertainment.com.au. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ ACRA Finalists 2024 - https://radioinfo.com.au/news/acra-finalists-for-2024-have-been-announced/
- ↑ "2024 ACRA finalists revealed". Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Rapper 360 talks tatts and tours". The West Australian. Sep 28, 2018. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Radio interview - Hit Regional WA | Prime Minister of Australia". www.pm.gov.au. Aug 9, 2024. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Radio interview - Triple M WA Breakfast with Robbie Von | Ministers' media centre". ministers.pmc.gov.au. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Why I've ditched the Bintangs". PerthNow. Aug 21, 2019. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "In defence of the chicken parmigiana". PerthNow. Sep 13, 2019. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ Tony Galati, Emu Export and the Dockers Should Follow KFC into Weddings - https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/opinion/robbie-klitzing-tony-galati-emu-export-and-the-fremantle-dockers-should-follow-kfcs-path-into-wedding-services-ng-b881328438z
- ↑ "Have you heard about this Finger Lick'n Chick'n?". PerthNow. Jan 19, 2018. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Episode 17 = Robbie Klitzing on outback loneliness, male suicide and mental health in rural communities". Listen Notes. Mar 25, 2021. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Racing and Wagering Western Australia". www.rwwa.com.au. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Tour brings message of men's health to FIFO community". The West Australian. Nov 29, 2018. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Radio romance makes waves". The West Australian. Aug 25, 2018. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Brekkie radio couple get engaged". PerthNow. Oct 7, 2019. Retrieved Sep 19, 2025.
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