ABC Australia

Overnights

Society EN ↓ 248 episodes

On Overnights, there's great music and interesting guests from Australia and all parts of the globe. You'll hear conversations about food, travel, science, music, books, personal finance, sport, film, astronomy, fashion, gardening, relationships, collectables and much more.

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ABC Australia

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Society

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www.abc.net.au

Latest episode

May 7, 2026

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Episodes

Talking Point - Semaglutide: Magic Bullet or Sugar Pill? 20.09.2024

Until recently, semaglutide was a prescribed as medication for lowering blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. 

Interview Special - Gordon Bray: Australia's "Voice of Rugby" 19.09.2024

Rod caught up with legendary sports journalist and commentator Gordon Bray, Australia's "Voice of Rugby," to talk about his amazing career. 

Interview Special - Paul Goldman, Director of 'Kid Snow' 14.09.2024

Rod caught up with Australian film director, screenwriter and cinematographer Paul Goldman, about his new movie 'Kid Snow.'

Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Sept 14th 2024 13.09.2024

This week's topic is: Staying Motivated in the Gym.

Talking Point - Positive Buzz: Why Bees Matter 13.09.2024

Bees are nature's tiny powerhouses! Whilst they may vary in physical size, their role in preserving biodiversity and the health of our ecosystem is undoubtedly massive!

Interview Special - Gideon Haigh: My Brother Jaz 13.09.2024

In 1987, Gideon Haigh's brother Jaz's life was tragically cut short in a car crash.

The 21st Century: The Rise of the Internet 12.09.2024

In our third look back into the first 24 years of the 21st century, we examine the greatest revolution in communication since the Gutenberg Press: The Internet.

The Dentist King 08.09.2024

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich 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.

Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Sept 7th 2024 06.09.2024

This week's topic is: A Principled Approach to Exercising for Health.

Talking Point - Alan Edwards - 'I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll' 06.09.2024

Alan Edwards is considered to be the godfather of British music PR. He has worked with some of the most legendary artists of all time: Bowie, the Stones, Prince & Amy Winehouse… to name a few…

How to Run a Restaurant 06.09.2024

Rod caught up with renowned Australian chef Mitch Orr (head chef at St. Kilda's Prince Dining Room and at Sydney's Kiln at Ace Hotel Sydney), to find out if the professional restaurant business is anything like it is on TV!

The History of the Wallabies Jersey 31.08.2024

Rod caught up with Michael Fahey, author of the new book 'The Official History of the Wallabies Jersey,' to talk about the origins of the iconic Rugby Union uniform!

Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Aug 31st 2024 30.08.2024

This week's topic is: Flexibility Link to a Longer Life.

Talking Point - The 21st Century: The Global Financial Crisis 30.08.2024

In our second part of our look back into the first 24 years of the 21st century, we examine the most severe worldwide economic crisis since the Great Depression: The 2007–2008 financial crisis, or the global financial crisis (GFC).

Talking Point - The Last Days of Pompeii 29.08.2024

When Mount Vesuvius erupted, the last days of Pompeii would be forever preserved in ash. This level of preservation has provided archaeologists a unique snapshot into Ancient Roman life.

Has music changed or does every generation feel this way? 27.08.2024

Professor of Musicology and co-host of the podcast 'Switched on Pop', Nathaniel Sloan, catches up with Pav to show us how listening to today's music might help us better understand the world around us. 

The world leader who invented the onesie 25.08.2024

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich 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.

Black Mist at Emu Field: The Inconceivable Fallout of Nuclear Testing in Australia 24.08.2024

From 1952 to 1963, the British government, with the Australian government's assistance, conducted 12 major nuclear test explosions in the South Australian outback and off the West Australian coast. At the time and for decades after, the authorities denied, ignored and covered up the health dangers.

Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Aug 24th 2024 23.08.2024

What's the best exercise for you depending on your age?

Talking Point - Politok: The ABC Radio Australia Show Asking Big Questions About Pacific Politics 22.08.2024

Rod caught up with Scott Waide, host of the new ABC Radio Australia series Politok, which asks the big questions about politics and unpacks the major issues and stories from across the Pacific region. 

Americana folk duo: Minor Gold 21.08.2024

Americana Folk Duo Minor Gold catch up with Pav after their recently released single. 

The town built in a meteor crater 18.08.2024

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich 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.

How Australia's States Got Their Shapes 17.08.2024

It's a story in Australian history that predates Federation, white settlement, and even the early explorers – how Australia's states and territories got their shapes.

Health & Fitness with Professor Gordon Lynch - Aug 17th 2024 16.08.2024

This week's topic is: Dietary magnesium and good health.

Giving It Back: Returning Heritage and Cultural Restitution 16.08.2024

Cultural restitution is the process of returning stolen culturally significant artefacts to their country or community of origin, serving as a means of providing justice for past wrongs. During the colonial era, many artefacts were seized by force, taken as war trophies, or sold to fund military expeditions. These acts were once considered a right of occupation. However, societal values have evolv...

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