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Writer Tim Winton chats about his new book The Shepherd's Hut ; Founding editor & publisher of Jacobin magazine Bhaskar Sunkara talked about his appearance at the upcoming Marxism conference; The team invent reality TV shows, celebrate Sarah's birthday, and talk about their highlights of the week in "High Tide Thursday". With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

GP and author Nick Martin talks about his piece in Meanjin - Diary Of A Nauru Doctor ; Curator at Melbourne Museum Lena Hejil talks about the new exhibit Vikings: Beyond the Legend ; Marine biologist Ricky-Lee Erickson chats about the immortal jellyfish and other marine invertebrates in "Feature Creatures"; The team talk about stuff you can buy for 50 cents, alternatives to spending time on your p...

Director Garth Davis chats about his new film Mary Magdalene ; In "Feature Creatures" Simon Hinkley informs the team about ants nursing each other back to health; "Friday Funnybugger" Nick Capper designs a new music festival; Jeff chats about his visit to the zoo in Werribee, and in "Trauma Tuesday" the team talk about a lost chicken neck, the Breakfasters theme playing in the Golden Plains Sup, a...

Writer and editor Sue Sullivan chats about the new essay collection Women Of A Certain Age ; "Friday Funnybugger" Nick Capper talks about doing comedy in Hurstbridge; Justin "Digga" Calverly talks about lead poisoning in residential garden soil in "Down and Dirty"; Sarah talks about attending an official Dusty Martin event; and the team talk about their highlights of the week in "High Tide Thursda...

Actor, writer and comedian Magda Szubanski talks about her appearance in new film The BBQ ; Writer Cory Doctorow chats about the difficulties with writers getting paid these days, and his new novel Walkaway ; Writer and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein talks about his book and film Disaster Capitalism ; Sarah and Geraldine chat about watching a marriage proposal at a Neil Finn concert; and the team ta...

Writer and actor Osamah Sami chats about his new play Good Muslim Boy at Malthouse Theatre; In "Down & Dirty", Justin "Digga" Calverly talks about saving seeds after your Summer harvest; marine biologist Ricky-Lee Erickson discusses the Greenland shark in "Feature Creatures"; Jeff talks about his "Wednesdare" to speak in a French accent, and Sarah talks about her trouble with diving into pools...

Historian Professor Jenny Hocking talks about her Griffith Review piece Relics of Colonialism in which she discusses the dismissal of the Whitlam government; Sports journalist Sam Lane chats about her new book ROAR: The Incredible Stories Behind The AFLW ; Dr Jen talks about the overview effect in "Weird Science", the shift in awareness astronauts have when they see the Earth; Sarah talks about he...

Actor David Wenham talks about his directorial debut Ellipsis ; Geraldine talks about busking to get to a town with her name; Sarah talks about her strange experience buying a car; Geraldine was dared to talk to a stranger about getting their dogs to breed; and the team try acting out imaginary phone calls. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Writer Richard Cooke talks about his essay in The Monthly, Once Upon A Time In The West ; AFL premiership footballer David Astbury talks about his year with the Tigers; Sean "The Birdman" Dooley talks about the bird of the year; Comedians Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan chat about their year; the team talk about stuffing up as a kid, and Christmas gift lists. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and G...

Writer, actor and director Candy Bowers talks about her show Hyper Fragility: Why Are White Men So Defensive #LOL ; writer and academic Hugh White chats about his Quarterly Essay Without America: Australia In The New Asia ; Cartoonist First Dog On The Moon talks about his book A Guide To Living Through The Impending Apocalypse And How To Stay Nice Doing It ; the team talk about school concerts, an...

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's Natasha Blucher talks about the situation on Manus Island; Hayley Inch reviews new film The Disaster Artist ; writer Konrad Marshall talks about his new book Yellow and Black: A Season With Richmond ; and the team talk about house inspections. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Comedian Hannah Gadsby talks about her award-winning show Nanette ; actor Greg Sestero chats about the making of The Room , and the new film The Disaster Artist ; food critic Larissa Dubecki talks about the food trends of 2017; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunemann tests the team on how well they know each other; and Geraldine talks about a terrible crowd at a show in Sydney. With Sarah Smith, Jeff...

Puppet comedian Randy talks about his new show Randy Live at The Athenaum ; Philanthropist and pioneer for women in football Susan Alberti chats about her biography The Footy Lady: The Trailblazing Life of Susan Alberti ; Writer Peter Carey talks about his new novel A Long Way From Home ; Comedian Nick Capper chats about touring and the Wonder Woman movie; Geraldine talks about being a first aid r...

Feminist academic, writer and activist Bea Campbell talks about the state of feminism in 2017; Comedian Joel Creasey chats about his new book Thirsty: Confessions Of A Fame Whore ; Geraldine and Sarah have some irrational anger about Jeff's birthday; Sarah talks about smashed eggs in her car; and the team talks about superhero powers. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Artist and activist Patrisse Cullors from Black Lives Matter talks about the genesis of the movement; Comedian and author Tony Martin talks about his debut novel Deadly Kerfuffle ; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunemann talks about being angry; Geraldine talks about her experience at a Japanese bath, and the team talks about 'paying it forward'. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Writer and director Ben Elton talks about his new movie Three Summers ; RRR broadcaster Dave Graney chats about his new book Workshy: My Life As A Bludge ; Justin "Digga" Calverley lets the team know about planting bush foods on "Down and Dirty"; Lachlan Carter reviews The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death-Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson; Geraldine talks dieting and the struggle to find a good snack, an...

American comedian Shane Mauss talks about his new show A Good Trip ; journalist Peter Greste speaks about his experience in an Egyptian prison and the book he has written about it, The First Casualty ; Geraldine talks about community theatre, Sarah talks about going to Hobbiton on 'Toot Your Horn Tuesday', and the team chat about going bowling and high quality epitaphs. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Spar...

Former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Professor Gillian Triggs talks about her views on the most pressing human rights issues facing Australia right now; comedian Nazeem Hussain talks about his new show Public Frenemy at the Yarraville Club; Geraldine shares her experience at a school reunion in Albury; and the team chat about strange mixed-business combinations. With Sarah Sm...

Showko Showfukutei came in to talk about her Melbourne Fringe Rakugo and ventriloquism comedy show Absolutely Normal , and Dr Heather Benbow discussed the ramifications of the recent German election. David Astle also came in regarding his Gargantuan Book of Words . Geraldine talks about an interesting tram journey she had recently, and there was a discussion about winning the lottery. With Sarah S...

Benjamin Law pops in for his quarterly essay Moral panic 101: Equality, Acceptance and the safe schools program"; Harlem globetrotter Jay 'Stretch' Middleton talks about the safe lace basketball camps happening over the school holidays. There's also a heated discussion about pickles and the finer points of prodding people in public. Blissfully hosted by Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow and Geraldine Hick...

Nilaja Sun came in to talk about her new show Pike St, a new theatre work about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York, now showing at Arts Centre Melbourne. Anne Edmonds talked about her new show on ABC The Edge Of The Bush , and Lachlan Carter reviewed the CSIRO Australian Bird Guide . They also talked about words and sayings that you hate to hear, and the worst people to sit next to on pu...

Laurie Penny came in this week to talk about her new book Bitch Doctrine , Inua Ellams talked about his show Black T-shirt Collection showing at Arts Centre Melbourne, and Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney talked about their new show on ABC, Get Krackin'. They also talked being single vs being in a relationship, and the marriage equality survey. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Patricia Cornelius came in to talk about her new play Big Heart , writer Shashi Tharoor talked about his new book Inglorious Empire: What The British Did To India . Simon Hinkley chatted about the Lord Howe Island stick insect, and the team also talked horse competitions, and taking home tadpoles hoping they turn into frogs. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters , Jacob Rajan from New Zealand's Indian Ink theatre company came in to talk about The Guru of Chai at Arts Centre Melbourne. Hayley Inch reviewed Australian cycling film All For One , and director Damien Power talks about his new film Killing Ground . They also have a chat about the lies you tell as a kid to get out of trouble. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldin...

This week on Breakfasters , Judy Ryan from Residents for Victoria Street Drug Solutions came in to talk about the March to Save Lives happening on August 27, with a focus on harm reduction through safe injecting rooms in North Richmond. Dr Jen came in for Weird Science and chats about the "imposter syndrome" - feeling like you're going to be found out as an incompetent fraud. They also talk about...