Breakfasters

Actress Bojana Novakovic talks about returning to the stage as Lady Macbeth in new Malthouse Theatre production, Macbeth (An Undoing); US politics expert Clare Corbould provides an update on the US election; the team discuss Christmas in July traditions; Fi Wright reviews Johann Hari's book  Magic Pill;  rare books expert Des Cowley chats about Melbourne Rare Books Week, and Nat has received a ref...

Comedian He Huang chats about her stand-up show  Tiger Daughter vs The World;  CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency, Muriel Bamblett, on the organisation's legacy and recent name change; the team takes a look at nicknames in sport; author Nova Weetman on grief in her new book  Love, Death and Other Scenes;  Nat talks about the latest TikTok trend on travelling styles; film re...

Voice and dialect coach Amy Hume shares some vocal tips ahead of her upcoming masterclass; international relations expert Binoy Kampmark talks us through the recent release of Julian Assange; the team discusses the power of googly eyes; foodie Michael Harden on Daylesford’s Lake House's 40th anniversary; Nat shares a story about a fake celebrant; NGV’s senior curator Dr Miranda Wallace talks about...

Dr. Phil Ainsley from Adelaide Zoo chats about the departure of pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni; the team talks about sauna etiquette; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her takeaways from Lucinda Holdforth’s  21st-Century Virtues: How They Are Failing Our Democracy ; Nat shares some interesting facts about stage names; Chris KP talks about animal and plant hybrids for Weird Science; and comedian Bronwyn K...

Magician Suhani Shah gets in team’s mind about her show Spellbounds as part of RISING; the team trade childhood stories; Laura Pietrobon reviews Oisín McKenna’s book  Evenings and Weekends ; Megan McKeogh discusses the greatly hyped film  Hit Man,  and the team unpack the humble pie. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/bre...

Playwright Joanna Murray-Smith talks about new stage production  Julia  at Melbourne Theatre Company; the team takes a closer look at the increasing popularity of hobby horse competitions; foodie Besha Rodell sums up 40 years of the Olive Jar as they close their doors; musician, sound artist, and "laser lord" Robin Fox chats about re-scoring the music to Clive Barker's horror classic for the show ...

Nat went to the Tea Cosy Festival; Dr. Binoy Kampmark discusses the recent unrest in New Caledonia; Biomedical engineer Dr Matt Faria talks about bioluminescent bacteria and the Living Light Experiment at Science Gallery Melbourne; the team discuss driver’s licence photos, the CEO of Reclink Australia, Dave Wells, hypes the upcoming Community Cup, and musician Richard Frankland pops in for a chat....

The team discuss the tradition of standing ovations at the Cannes Film Festival; Megan McKeough reviews Tran Anh Hung’s The Taste of things;  Michael Harden talks about the ethics and significance of milk; writer Patricia Cornelius chats about the play  The Audition  currently showing at La Mama theatre; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon talks about  The Tower  by Flora Carr; and Olivia Swain tells us...

Dr. Jen discusses how keeping secrets impacts our wellbeing; filmmaker Andreas Dresen chats about his film From Hilde, with Love  screening at the German Film Festival; the team get philosophical about balconies; Lynne Haultain from Victoria Law Foundation on communication and the law for Victorian Law Week; and Nat runs us through the winners of the Westminster Dog Show. With presenters Monique S...

Psychologist Dr. Ahona Guha discusses the rise of therapy speak and its creep into the mainstream language; Sean 'the Birdman' Dooley brings us the latest on Bogey Birds; author Charlotte Wood talks about her latest novel Stone Yard Devotional; film reviewer Megan McKeough shares her thought on The Fall Guy;  Fi Wright reviews the late Paul Auster’s book  Baumgartnerm,  and the team shares their t...

Linguist Kate Burridge explains the history and origins of sport slang; the team chats about moving in with a partner; Dan Salmon takes us through the history of the barcode and its first use on a packet of chewing gum for Tech Talk; Deborah Frances-White talks about her podcast  The Guilty Feminist;  Nat reminisces about Mr. Squiggle; and comedian Bridget Hassed is this week’s Friday Funnybugger....

Michael Harden is passionate about bananas; the team discuss middle names; Dr. Jen describes the science behind a baby’s cry; Fi Wright (not the other Fiona Wright) reviews Naomi Klein’s  Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World;  and comedian Prue Blake talks TV and spoilers. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris, and guest presenter Jas Moore. Website:  https://www.rrr.o...

Comedian Chloe Petts chats about her MICF show  If You Can’t Say Anything Nice ; Nat wonders about the logistics and potential pitfalls of swimming in the Seine for the Olympics; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon shares highlights from Jennifer Croft’s book  The Extinction of Irena Rey; researcher and health practitioner Dr. Rachel Coghlan shares her experiences of working as and with health workers i...

Aussie legend and gardener Costa Georgiadis chats about the Little Food Festival at Fed Square; foodie Besha Rodell provides the ultimate guide for where to take visitors in Melbourne; comedian Jason Leong on travelling plus his show at MICF; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her thoughts on Raja Shehadeh’s memoir  We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I: A Palestinian Memoir;  comedian Bronwyn K...

The team celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Aussie term “grouse”; filmmakers and brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes talk about their latest film  Late Night With the Devil;  Mon makes a case for stealing souvenirs; musical theatre performer and actor Lucy Maunder plays Roxie Hart in Chicago the musical; and comedian Lloyd Langford chats CDs and his toddler talking to strangers. With presenters...

Comedian Tom Ballard talks about his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show  Good Point Well Made  and his YouTube series  IT IS I;  Dr. Jen addresses the question: Can we learn to be happy?; comedian Nazeem Hussain explains what it’s like to be  Totally Normal; film reviewer Megan McKeough discusses Rose Glass’ new thriller  Love Lies Bleeding;  botanist Tim Entwhistle chats about his appea...

Comedian Zoë Coombs Marr covers every single thing in her whole life with her upcoming show at MICF; Dr. Jen explains why we struggle to remember early childhood memories; the team shares stories involving real estate agents; actress Geraldine Hakewill talks about playing Bella in the play  Gaslight ; film reviewer Flick Ford describes what happens in Thea Sharrock’s  Wicked Little Letters;  and c...

Book lover Fi Wright sums up Cal Newport’s book Slow productivity: the lost art of accomplishment without burnout ; for Food Interlude, Michael Harden celebrates an Italian classic in honour of International Tiramisu Day; joint Artistic Directors of RISING Festival, Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek talk about the newly announced 2024 program; film reviewer Megan McKeough talks about the new Ethan C...

Professor of Politics at Deakin University, Zim Nwokora, fills us in on Super Tuesday and the US election; comedian Greg Larsen chats about his show  Revolting  at Melbourne International Comedy Festival; Dr. Alison Bennett talks about the execute_photography exhibition about AI and photos; Nat is all in for the Glasgow Willy's Chocolate Experience; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon shares her opinion...

Linguist Kate Burridge explains the Aussie iconic phrase ‘Yeah, Nah’; Foodie Michael Harden makes a case for beans and legumes; Writer Maxine Beneba Clarke and director Tariro Mavondo talks about adapting  The Hate Race  from book to stage play; Paralympian Andrew Harrison chats about the Wheelchair Rugby National League Competition; Book lover Fi Wright reviews Rebecca F. Kuang’s novel  Yellowfac...

The team discuss the trials and heartbreak of breaking in shoes; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley explains how to tell when fruit and vegetables are ready for picking; Vanessa Toholka gives the lowdown on TikTok’s music licensing agreements; books reviewer Mel Cranenburgh covers Kiley Reid's new novel  Come and Get It;  chef Dennis Yong talks about CBF Cuisine, his upcoming event and book launch on bootle...

Michael Harden talks about the joys of dining out alone; Professor of Information Sciences at RMIT Lisa Given explains the Australian government’s approach to AI; Nat shares her preferred sleep music; festival director Spiro Economopoulos chats about the Europa! Europa! Film Festival; Dr. Jen explains how people respond to water shortages and how scarcity affects people's ability to make short and...

Dr. Jen explains the reason why dogs wag their tails; director Rob Connolly speaks about his new film  Force of Nature: The Dry 2;  Nat has been diving off the Harold Holt diving board; international relations expert Dr. Binoy Kampmark shed some light on Israel, Palestine, and surrounding regions; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi reviews the thriller  Anatomy of a Fall;  Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley provid...

Foodie Michael Harden shares his predictions for the year ahead in food; Nat has discovered some clever home cleaning hacks; Dr. Ahona Guha, psychologist and author, talks about her new book Life Skills for a Broken World; Sean ‘Birdman’ Dooley explains the impacts of the Victorian government’s decision to not ban duck hunting; the team discuss the current obsession with hydration; and comedian Da...

Actor Jay Laga’aia chats about playing the iconic character of Vince Fontaine in the Grease musical; Michael Harden explains why Bangkok should be your next food destination; Nat shares her favorite swimming spots; Human rights-lawyer Hamish McLachlan talks about the new book 50 Humans Rights Cases that Changed Australia ; Film enthusiast Megan McKeogh reviews Sam Esmail's film Leave the World Beh...