Something Else

Anita Birges is a local community member whose influence extends way beyond our community borders. She joined Alan Field on Monday Drive in the Bondi studio to chat about her past, her business development, and her recent Vaucluse Woman of the Year award. [...] Read More... from Anita Birges, Vaucluse Woman of the Year and Founder of Mise en Place

In the 60s, a small house in Detroit became the most influential hit factory the world had ever seen. But while the names on the album covers—Ross, Gaye, Wonder—became legends, the architects of that signature ‘Sound of Young America’ often remained in the wings. Standing in the shadows if you will. We’re joined by now [...] Read More... from Interview with Craig Bodinnar – Danci...

Today’s guest has played with both Severed Heads and Boxcar and if those names ring a bell you’ll most likely guess that electronic music and synth based sounds from the 90’s are very much her thing. Dr Alison Cole is multi-award winning composer and lecturer in screen composition, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and it’s the last [...] Read More... from Interview with Dr Alison Cole

Maria Said AM, is the past CEO of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, and is its present Health and Strategy Manager. She explains to Alan Field on Monday Drive the incidence of anaphylaxis, and early action required when confronted by it, as well as outlining resources available to those susceptible to it. [...] Read More... from The Whys and Wherefors of Anaphylaxis

Federal Independent MP for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, discussed with Alan Field on Monday Drive the Taxation White Paper she delivered last week, together with other important matters she’s been involved with recently. [...] Read More... from Allegra Spender discusses her Taxation White Paper

Kenny Wayne Sheoherd from Shrevepor, Louisiana, was a child prodigy imbued with the Blues. He is returning to Australia to play at Bluesfest and also the Metro. His music encompasses blues rock and also the more traditional forms of blues. The tour is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Ledbetter Heights. David Barr [...] Read More... from Interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd

We were delighted that Peter Dasent, the man behind the music, dropped in to the Bondi Studio to have a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. Peter let us in to the background of his musical career, the variety of music he enjoys, his long association with Play School, and his own program here [...] Read More... from Peter Dasent – Music Man

Missed the Mardi Gras parade? Or were you there, but it was all a blur? Fret not (or, indeed, frot not): The Hairpin Turn is here to provide 90 minutes of juicy four-to-the-floor goodness to accompany your own parade, wherever you may wish to hold it. Put your dancing shoes on, keep hydrated and shimmy [...] Read More... from Go Bang! A Mardi Gras Megamix

Dr Fiona Scotney is the Director of the Kim Jackson Scholarship at the Australian National University, an initiative helping more women from regional and rural Australia pursue careers in engineering. The Kim Jackson Scholarship provides $25,000 per year for up to five years, along with mentoring, professional development opportunities and now access to a dedicated [...] Read More... from Intervie...

We live in an age where overweening arrogance seems to be rewarded instead of pilloried. But as certain world figures either face or try to duck under the glare of their own come-uppance, The Hairpin Turn offers a playlist of songs about hubris. [...] Read More... from Just Wait ‘Til I Get Through With It: Songs about Hubris

And if you’re looking to visit the streets of Rome without leaving Sydney why not experience the enchanting Carlotta Centanni as she brings her show, “From Italy with Love,” to the Camelot Lounge in Marrickville. Born into a legendary artistic family in the heart of Italy, Carlotta carries the soul of Neapolitan music in her [...] Read More... from Interview with Carlotta Centanni

Sydney has definitely become an early morning city and there’s a runner almost on every corner. But what if you could turn your morning jog into a mission of hope? What if going for a run could help a child in need of life saving treatment? Well on Sunday the 29th of March, the iconic sights [...] Read More... from Running for Hope at Run2Cure

During an interview on Monday Drive, Alan Field took internationally renowned choral leaders Brett Weymark OAM and Dr Elizabeth Scott by surprise, by inviting them to sing along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The result is a treat! [...] Read More... from Hallelujah Surprise!

Dr Steve Georgakis, a senior lecturer in matters related to sport and sports science at Sydney University discusses with Alan Field on Monday Drive issues that surround the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, the athletes, the organisation, and more. [...] Read More... from 2026 Winter Olympics

Dr James Kelly, a local GP, joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a growing issue in Australia; overweight and obesity. He chatted about methods of dealing with the issue, and discussed the wave of new drugs being used to address it. [...] Read More... from Overweight and Obesity in Australia

Alan Field was honoured to welcome Brett Weymark OAM and Dr Elizabeth Scott into the Bondi Studio during Monday Drive to have a chat about the 2026 season of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. They spoke at length about the Choirs, their musical passions, and their Australian and international program for the year. They also gave [...] Read More... from Brett Weymark & Elizabeth Scott; World Lead...

The newly minted Senior Australian of the Year for 2026 Prof Henry Brodaty hounoured Alan Field with a chat on Monday Drive about his award and his work [...] Read More... from Snr Australian of the Year 2026: Prof Henry Brodaty

Australians have spent more than $1b on injectables such as fillers and botox. It is one of the most common cosmetic procedures, yet experts believe Australians are at risk of serious mental and physical harm from an unregulated and rampant industry. So how much do we really know about injectables? How Much Do You Know? [...] Read More... from How Much Do You Know? S3: Episode 1 Part 2

Australians have spent more than $1b on injectables such as fillers and botox. It is one of the most common cosmetic procedures, yet experts believe Australians are at risk of serious mental and physical harm from an unregulated and rampant industry. So how much do we really know about injectables? How Much Do You Know? [...] Read More... from How Much Do You Know? S3: Episode 1

A personal tribute to the Bondi community following the terrorist attack on Sunday 14 December at Bondi Beach, compiled and aired by Alan Field on Monday Drive. [...] Read More... from Bondi Tribute

To celebrate Tom Waits’ 76th birthday, The Hairpin Turn offers a playlist of Tom Waits songs performed by the man himself and a select group of cover artists. [...] Read More... from Independent as a Hog on Ice: a Tom Waits Playlist

Samin, frontman and creator of packingdhaka visited us in the studio early Monday morning. We spoke to this wonderfully vibrant individual about his growth as a musician. Formation of the band Packing Dhaka, it’s iterations, his farewell show This Saturday December 6th @sneakypossumbar. [...] Read More... from In the studio with Samin with Packing Dhaka

A live radio interview and performance by rapper/songwriter Boo Lawson @owen.lawson.boo who perfectly blends the personal and political in his lyrics and is carving out a unique space in the alternative rap sphere in Australia. [...] Read More... from In the studio with Boo Lawson

What impact does your physical environment have on you? How does it affect your mood? The way you behave? Are your movements through the city just a way of getting from A to B – or is there more to your relationship with your surroundings? Situationist philosopher Guy Debord came up with the idea of [...] Read More... from Let’s Get Lost: A Psychogeographical Playlist

On the occasion of Billy Strayhorn’s 110th birthday, The Hairpin Turn celebrates the life and work of one of jazz’s great geniuses. Strayhorn’s career is inextricably linked to that of Duke Ellington. With the exception of a two-year period in the early 1950s and a single solo album recorded in 1961, all of Strayhorn’s surviving [...] Read More... from The Quiet Genius of B...