Get Cereal

The cold plunge didn't happen. The weather had other plans and nobody is taking the blame. To make up for it the group pivots to something potentially more challenging — each host has to implement a new morning routine chosen by the others. Maddy has to start making her bed, Natalie is keeping a dream journal, and Sam has been voluntold into yoga. Results to follow. Presenters: Sam Kelly, Ma...

Since Toy Story 5 is on the way, Sam, Maddie and Natalie went back to where it all began: the original Toy Story. They revisited the classic that launched the entire franchise, chatting about why it became such an iconic animated film. Check out the episode to see if they remembered the Toy Story timeline correctly — and whether Maddie finally gave an actual breakfast rating. Presenters: Sam...

Monday morning has rolled around again, which means, the Cereal Box is packed with Sam, Natalie, and Maddy delivering a stacked show. If you missed the 24 hour broadcast, don’t worry, Radiothon is still in full swing because In SYN We Trust! To keep that medieval spirit, and because of the King’s Birthday we’re talking all things royalty; from discussing who deserves the regal ti...

The Cereal Box is completely frozen with winter finally underway as Connor and Ruta discuss their complete different taste's in staying warm within the season - from only wearing 1 layer to have 3 different blankets. They continue to celebrate Radiothon, by finding out what royal title they would be, before teaching the other about an interesting fact on radios. Connor tests Ruta's NBA knowledge,...

The Cereal Box embrace the Medieval and royalty-themed Radiothon by finding out exactly what Medieval role they are - from a knight to a jester. Ruta puts August to the ultimate Harry Potter iconic quotes blind ranking, before they discuss their favourite things about SYN, and community radio!  Presenters: Ruta Alai, and August Carey Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour and Sam Kelly We're l...

Gene from Secret Melbourne jumps into the Cereal Box once again, bringing with him all the best winter activites to keep busy and warm this month in Melbourne! For lovers of arts, culture and food, there is something for everyone; from the iconic St Kilda Film Festival, to an entire exhibition made out of bubbles, you'll definetly have plenty of activities to do this month! use this link to hyperl...

Ella raises a question that sounds simple but really isn't — is it weird to wash your hands before getting in the shower, or is washing them in the shower just as valid? The Cereal Box needs answers. Sam meanwhile spent the day with his mum and somehow managed to fall asleep in the cinema mid-movie. Best friends with his mum, apparently not great company. Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Sam Ke...

Ella and Sam continue the Radiothon celebrations, hilariously guessing 'Shakespeare or song lyric'? They rank some controversial public transport confessions before welcoming Gene from Secret Melbourne back in the studio for the June editions of 'What's on in Melbourne'. As it is a wednesday, of course we hear Sam and Ella's midweek confessions, from confusing hand washing habits, to dozing off du...

Matilda and Natalie started this morning with National I Love My Dentist Day, sharing their own dentist stories and whether they love a dental visit or still feel a little fear in the chair. Since it’s also National Rocky Road Day, they chatted about Matilda’s favourite sweet treat: rocky road. For Tit for Tat Tuesday, they took on the classic question: does a straw have one hole or tw...

Since it was National Game Show Day, Sam, Maddy and Natalie revisited Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — a movie that’s basically a game show with much higher stakes. They unpacked some of the film’s weirdest and most terrifying moments, and shared their thoughts about Willy Wonka’s questionable dental situation. Presenters: Sam Kelly, Maddy Halford and Natalie Hung Execut...

Sam, Maddy and Natalie kick off June with a pop culture update and new music worth knowing about. It's the first day of winter so the question of the week is simple — what's the one thing you do to avoid the cold? For Movie Monday the team watches Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — the Johnny Depp version — in honour of national game show day, given the whole film is basica...

Ella, Connor, and Ruta dive into the world of pop culture by discussing the latest internet hyperfixation, Khia Aslyum, before they teach the other about niche pieces of pop culture history - from fandom names to crazy fashion statements from the noughties. Connor puts Ella and Ruta to the ultimate sport radio commentator test, by getting them to voiceover clips of sports they have never seen or h...

In honour of the Cereal Box drowning amid assignments and assessments, Jess, Ruta and August share their best study tips and hacks to avoid procrastinating the tasks before they are due, as they discover what Ivy League school they will be going to! For Blind Rank Game, Ruta puts Jess and August to the ultimate anti-hero ranking test, before they predict audience ratings for films coming out in th...

For another week of Musical Thursdays, Ruta and August spoke to John Xintavelonis, the actor playing Cal in the Australian tour of Waitress the Musical. John discussed his past roles, pie orders, advice for aspiring actors and even gave a few spoilers for the musical, which made us in the Cereal Box all the more excited to go and see Waitress for the first time, or once again. Presenters: Jessica,...

Ella and Sam are joined by Rhian and Bill, director and producer of brand new Australian Documentary, Rodeo Dreams, premiering at the Sydney Film Festival next week. We hear about the process of creating a deeply personal documentary in the raw and tumultous environment of the Mount Isa Rodeo, how the story was born, and what Rhian and Bill hope audiences can take away from such an empowering and...

Ella Cawthorn from ACMI joins Sam and Ella in the Cereal Box to preview the exciting event happening at ACMI this Thursday! Bustop Films, an australian disability led not for profit, that empowers people with disability through filmmaking will showcase a series of short films, along with a Q&A with one of the directors, and a chance for Australian artists to network, on the last Thursday of ev...

Ella recounts a deeply traumatic fishing trip where a hook ended up in her cheek — Sam relates immediately, sharing that his brother had a nearly identical experience with his nose. That's not even Sam's actual confession though. His real one is simpler: is it weird that he's best friends with his mum? The more he notices how similar they are every day, the more he's leaning into it. Listene...

Ella and Sam bring the movie chats... to the Wednesday show! They hear from the directors/producers of a brand new Australian documentary premiering at Sydney Film Festival, Rodeo Dreams, before also chatting to Ella Cawthorn from ACMI about this weeks New Voices in Australian Cinema Program! Interspersed throughout the show are of course, lots of banter and laughs, with both hosts revealing they'...

Matilda and Natalie kicked off the morning with a round of chats inspired by today’s national days. For National Sorry Day, they reflected on this week’s question around rebuilding friendships and reconnecting with old connections. Tit for Tat Tuesday brought a big choice to the table: would you rather give up all your favourite movies and TV shows, or give up social media forever? Mat...

This week in the Get Cereal Studio, we’re asking the age-old question, “Ya like jazz?” That's right, just like Barry Benson, we've decided to “shake it up a little”, absolutely buzzing to have a yap about this one, the infamous ‘Bee Movie’ Another beloved animated movie hits the studio in honour of World Bee Day on Wednesday; we've garnered a mixed bag of...

Sam, Maddy and Natalie kick off with a packed pop culture recap — Cannes Film Festival updates, the FIFA World Cup announcement, and the news that Dice are heading back on tour in Australia. It's World Bee Day so Movie Monday goes full Bee Movie, and Geek Pride Day has the group sharing the niches that make them genuinely light up — Pokemon, birds and video games all make an appearance...

Ella and Connor welcome Professor Susan Ford into the Cereal Box this morning to discuss latest research highlighting Community Radio's positive economical impacts on the Australian Music Industry! We hear how volunteers and stations that are community-led are the ulitmate supporters driving awareness and exposure to our local talents, and how far the benefit really goes throughout the industry. P...

Ella and Connor welcome the weekend with a jam packed show full of local and new music! We hear mulitple debuts on the show, before chatting to Susan Ford, researcher of community radio's impact on the Australian music industry, and how stations like SYN are helping accrue $153 million for our musicians!  Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Connor Deneys Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour, Sam K...

In Thursday’s cereal box, Jess, Ruta, and August talk about the end of the world for National End of the World Day. What would our last meal be? Last call? Last act in this world? The cereal box also enjoyed a bout of honesty (and tea) as they listened to each other’s diary entries and biggest musical dreams. Presenters: Jess Djendria, Ruta Alai, and August Carey Executive Producers: E...

Sam, Ella and Louis get competitive in the Cereal Box this morning, putting their knowledge of herbs and spices to the ultimate test, seeing who could win millionaire hotest, and as always, making each other feel better about themselves after sharing their questionable midweek confessions!  Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Sam Kelly, Louis Harrison Executive Producers: Ella Le Fournour, Sam Kell...