Overnights

Whilst Australia has a long military history, it also has a history of conscientious objection and resistance to war.

This week's topic is: Plug in to Muscle Building.

It's happened to most of us at one time or another: You are chatting on the phone with your friend about ideas for holidays and next thing you know, you're getting advertisements for travel agents in your web browser. 

How does the Danish concept of "hygge" (pronounced: hyoo·guh) influence daily life and social interactions in Denmark? What makes an environment or gathering particularly "hygge"? To uncover more about Denmark, Rod spoke with author Merlên Lundsgaard.

Lawyer, journalist, and finally politician, Alfred Deakin left his mark on the newly federated nation of Australia.

Are comic books a legitimate art form? Paul Verhoeven poses this question to New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz, celebrated comic book writer. Gregg also discussed his tenth instalment in the bestselling Orphan X series of novels.

Paul Verhoeven talks with the cast and crew of 'Mythic Quest,' the comedy about a fictional video game studio, now entering it's fourth season. 

Paul Verhoeven talks with Arian Dunbar about his role as Superintendent Ted Hastings in Line of Duty, and about playing the titular detective in Ridley.

This week's topic is: Regular Flossing Could Reduce Stroke Risk.

Rod spoke to Professor Julie Greene, author of 'The Canal Builders: Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal,' to find out about the history of the Panama Canal.

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Trevor Chappell to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

The 1960s was a significant period in Australian sports.

This week's topic is: Do Compression Garments Enhance Exercise Performance?

Whilst we live in an era of Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, nearly 95% of all communication technologies rely on undersea cables. These cables line the ocean floor, and stretch across the great depths to connect continents. But how did they get there? 

'Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds'  sat on the top of the Australia charts for 7 weeks, and would go on to sell 15 million copies... but how did a young American expat living in London come up with such a crazy concept? 

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Trevor Chappell to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

Rod caught up with memorabilia expert and sports historian Michael Fahey to talk about the origins of the iconic Baggy Green Cap. 

This week's topic is: Boosting Brainpower.

This week Professor Gordon Lynch looks at cancer fighting foods. You can follow Gordon on X @GordonSLynch 

Rod caught up with South Australia's Australian of the Year 2025 Nominee, Professor Leah Bromfield. She's currently the director and chair of child protection at the Australian Centre for Child Protection, devoting her life to establishing practical, evidence-based solutions to child abuse and neglect.

Looking back at the administration, life and legacy of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden.

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Trevor Chappell to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

Our topic this week is: Fast-Tracking Fitness and Health.

On this week's Around the World we travel to Greenland to find out what is making news. Rod spoke with our friend Ole Ellekrog, a journalist from Polar Journal to find out what is going on the world's largest island.

The Y2K 'Millenium Bug' was predicted to cause a global computer catastrophe. As millions watched the clock tick over from 1999 to 2000, it quickly became apparent that a crisis was averted. Was it a hoax? Or did diligence divert a digital disaster?