Breakfasters

Nat finds solace in below-average singing; writer and performer Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa talks growing up Fully Sikh; Dr Jen debunks some sleeping myths and Friday Funnybugger Bronwyn Kuss lets rip on her own name.  With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ X:  htt...

Movie star David Wenham reflects on the revival of his iconic Australian anti-hero,  Spit ; Besha Rodell shares the special ingredients that go into her restaurant reviews; the team get into the cut and thrust of pinball tournaments; feminist philosopher Rosi Braidotti ponders a 'post-human' future; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi begs us to put the latest Bridget Jones in our diary and award-winning...

The team get off to a bumpy start; for Weird Science, Dr Susi Seibt gives the hard shell on cooking the perfect egg; playwright Patricia Cornelius unmasks her new play,  Truth  and Oliver Coleman takes care of (personal) business.  With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/   Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Bre...

Acclaimed political journalist Barrie Cassidy casts his eye over the state of politics; the team give the skinny on their chosen dips; Simon 'Bugman' Hinkley breaks down the architecture of ants; forensic psychologist Dr Ahona Guha answers - and poses - self-care questions; Michael Harden peels back the popularity of yuzu and comedy casanova Jonathan Schuster prepares for his perfect match.  With...

Culture critic Brodie Lancaster breaks down the cardinal sin of Oscar sabotage; linguist Kate Burridge briefs us on Australia's semantic border security; comedian Tom Ballard goes full steam ahead with his new play  The Queer Kingdom ; it's on for Jung and old in Fi Wright's review of Lauren Elkin's novel  Scaffolding, the team ask if pen pals are due for a re-write and Breakfasters' movie compani...

In their first week back for 2025, the team gets into the swing of summer - literally; Dr Jen breaks down the Weird Science of 'brain rot'; Michael Harden shines a spotlight on our appetite for ‘dinner and show’, and betrothed Friday Funnybugger Prue Blake counts down to her low-key big day. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website:   https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/pro...

Nat introduces the team to some interesting table tennis facts; Chris KP shares some interesting facts and stats on clouds; art curator Meg Slater talks about the upcoming Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the NGV; Vanessa Toholka chats about the Taiwanese tradition of giving treats to their technology; and satirist James Schloeffel from  The Shovel  takes the team through the news records of this past y...

The team share their happiest car memories; Megan McKeough reviews new horror film  Heretic  by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods; artist Scotty So talks about his exhibition  Maybe She Was There  at MARS Gallery; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her thoughts on  The Message  by Ta-Nehisi Coates; Michael Harden takes us through the essential history of chicken schnitzels and parmas, and comedian Celeste Mo...

Author and rewilding facilitator Gina Chick talks about her new memoir  We Are The Stars ; palaeontologist John Long describes the history the misunderstood shark; the team brainstorm how to make Christmas cards more exciting; Dr Jen breaks the benefits of standing desks, and author Helen Garner chats about her new book,  The Season . With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. W...

The team share their predictions for word of the year 2024; theatre maker Susie Dee chats about upcoming show F Christmas at the Malthouse Theatre; Dr. Jen explains how handwriting and typing has different effects on how our brains learn; journalist Jon Ronson talks about his live-on stage-show about psychopaths and comedian Sashi Perera describes the pros and cons of eloping. With presenters Moni...

Food historian Lauren Samuelsson describes the significance of Women's Weekly; tech talker Vanessa Toholka explains the proposed social media ban for under 16s; Nat stores her secrets in her note-taking app; Sarah Frith from Melbourne Zoo talks about the range of tasks she faces as a vet for exotic animals; Laura Pietrobon reviews Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta; and the...

The team discuss what a reasonable amount of ice cream flavours would be; international relations expert Binoy Kampark summarises the US election; author Jock Serong chats about his new book  Cherrywood;  Megan McKeough reviews new film  Saturday Night  by Jason Reitman; Michael Harden shines the spotlight on the beloved Aussie food icon, Tim Tams, and comedian Gillian Cosgriff predicts a robot ta...

The team gets enthusiastic about arm wrestling; Professor and researcher Michael Arnold predicts the future of cemeteries; linguist Kate Burridge shares some intel on how we perceive different accents; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi has seen Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour ; artist Tony Clark talks about his new exhibit Tony Clark: Unsculpted at Buxton Contemporary and tech expert...

Nat has discovered a new witchy hobby; author Christian White chats about his new book The Ledge ; Chris KP discusses the Ig Nobel Prize 2024 for Weird Science; filmmaker Genevieve Bailey talks about her documentary  Always Listening , a behind-the-scenes look at the vital work of Lifeline, and the team discuss various fashion faux pas'! With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris...

Mon tells us about her ill-fated bike ride; urban ecologist Kirsten Parris celebrates "Frogtober"; Fi Wright reviews David Mitchell's book  Unruly as a fun way to learn about the British monarchs; award-winning astrophysicist Matthew Bailes explains fast radio bursts; and the team dig into the controversies of the Conkers World Championship. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Ha...

Nat nearly face-planted in one of her shows; Fi Wright reviews the highly anticipated  Intermezzo  by Sally Rooney; urban historian Andy May on a new book he's co-authored about Melbourne's iconic laneways; Dr Jen explains the phenomenon of fossil frauds; and Friday Funnybugger Prue Blake is facing the challenges of upgrading the lift of her apartment building. With presenters Monique Sebire, Dani...

Joseph Abboud is the owner of RUMI restaurant, and goes into how Middle Eastern cuisine has shaped Melbourne culture; Michael Harden celebrates the life of culinary giant Greg Malouf; book reviewer Fi Wright goes into Colm Tóibín's latest novel, Long Island , and Virginia Trioli talks about her new food memoir A Bit on The Side . With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Websit...

Host of Twang, Denise Hylands OAM and Richard Watts OAM, host of SmartArts, celebrate 60 years of broadcast between them; award-winning author André Dao talks about his novel  Anam which has won the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards; Dr Jen explains how chatbots can aid in talking people out of conspiracy theories for Weird Science; physical comedy maker Kimberley Twiner chats about the upcomi...

The team reminisces on their treasured childhood toys; ballerina Benedicte Bernet shares her experiences of being the principal dancer in the new Australian Ballet production, Oscar; foodie Michael Harden unpacks the humble sausage roll; writer and pop culture critic Brodie Lancaster discusses the Australian Content in the Streaming Era Symposium; international relations expert Binoy Kampmark brea...

The team share their opinions on tribute acts; comedian Miriam Glaser chats about the new comedy web series Buried;  Nat explains how one can tell if a person has their life together; author Katrina Kell talks about her historical novel Chloe a nd Urvi Majumdar tell tales from her life for this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https:...

Nat shares her newfound fascination for magic; Dr Lisa Hepp from RMIT talks about our right to disconnect from communication; foodie Besha Rodell shines a spotlight on Australian food; Dr Jen explains what your eye pupil size can reveal about you; book reviewer Mel Cranenburgh has read Julia Phillips' Bear;  Dr Zoya Huschtscha chats about the rise of women in strength sports and comedian Alex ward...

The team share their feelings about surprises; legendary author Andy Griffith talks about his latest book Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things; food enthusiast Michael Harden is excited for oyster season; journalist and filmmaker Shiori Ito chats about her documentary Black Box Diary; editor Amy Hetherington explains the concept behind the fiction edition of The Big Issue; and Nat shares...

Retired Olympian Debbie Flintoff-King reflects on the Olympics; Dr Jen explains what it means to be in a “flow state”; Nat shares the story of how she got her ears pierced; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi reviews Irish film  Kneecap;  Peter Coleman talks about his new book  Australia’s Most Bizarre Crimes ; the team discuss situations where one would make a scene; and director Adam Elliot chats about...

Filmmaker Eliza Cox talks about her documentary  Queens of Concrete  ahead of its MIFF screening; Dr Jen goes into the science of whether it's beneficial to be polite to AI tools like ChatGPT; the team discuss unlikely participants in the Olympics; book reviewer Fi Wright covers Miranda July’s  All Fours;  lecturer in sports and Australian studies, Dr Tom Heenan from Monash University goes into th...

Architectural photographer John Gollings on his  Heritage Address talk as part of this year’s Open House Melbourne; Dr Jen explains the science of “inner voices” and how they impact our memories; the team discuss slides and playground equipment; Brad Collis, Operations Support Manager at Transurban describes what the inside of a traffic control room is like; historian Geraldine Fela talks about he...