Sydney Tonight

For too long our city has been divided as we argue over who does the better chicken- El Jannah or Frangos. Tonight, that debate is put to bed. No longer will you have to make your case for one over the other as comedian Max Dary reaches a conclusion in the most definitive taste test of a generation. You'll also hear from comedian Gillian Cosgriff who made the long journey to her phone to call...

For most of my life I have been playing a game each time I find myself on a train in Sydney, and it constantly shocks me when I come across somebody that has never tried it before. So as a special treat for the bonus episode this week, I'm going to teach it to you and instantly improve your train ride experiences across the city. If you've never played the Make 10 game on a train before th...

As is custom for any podcast celebrating its 7 month anniversary, this week I bring you a Best Of special for Sydney Tonight! You'll hear from old favourite guests like Danny Nour and Chloe Maddren about what they've been up to since jumping into the Sydney Tonight studio, as well as listeners and producers that have hand picked their favourite moments from the show's history to commem...

It's not the long nights performing for weeks on end, it's not the struggles of finding accommodation in an incredibly busy city, and it's not trying to stand out amongst countless other performers who are all fighting for the same audience. For Annie Boyle, the hardest thing about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the flyering. And I can't say I disagree! Not that I've ever bee...

The festival that lights up Sydney every winter has been drawing more and more criticism of late, with the latest debacle following the malfunctioned drone show that saw 90 drones fall into the harbour. So are the rumours true? Is Vivid actually washed? Nathan Roach thinks so, and he joins me on the show this week to explain why. Alongside Mark Williamson, the three of us attempt to come up with s...

It's a move that's become synonymous with the Hottest 100 runner up, but where did he get the inspiration from? The answer to that question and others can be found within this special bonus episode of Sydney Tonight! Keli Holiday AKA Adam Hyde of Peking Duk joined me on Sydney Tonight this week and shared some stories of his life as a musician touring in South Korea, his best hair care secrets, an...

In what is the biggest show in Sydney Tonight's storied history, I am going to attempt to solve the vaping crisis(?) with one simple invention. Can I create the world's first ever healthy vape? Alone, probably not. But with the help of comedians Ben Hunter and Jordan Sharp , I might just stand a chance... As well as hearing three people expertly toe the line of broadcasting standards in th...

After taking a little trip across the ditch recently, I was shocked to discover that the Halal Snack Pack is known by another name in Aotearoa New Zealand. To help explain that (and several other cultural differences between our nations), comedian David Correos kindly joined me in the Sydney Tonight studios! David is one of the most exciting and unpredictable comedians not just in New Zealand, but...

If you've found yourself turning to your AI chat bot instead of Wikipedia over the last few years, I'm sorry to say, but you've made a big mistake! Huge! And in this week's episode of Sydney Tonight , I'm going to show you why... by giving away free beef to the people of Five Dock. Another suburb will also get its flowers tonight as I cast my eyes over to Chatswood, a suburb th...

That's the question Teen Jesus' manager asked Scarlett and the rest of her bandmates over the phone last year. Her answer? "Who? Violent Soho?" As it turned out, it was them! Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers had the chance to tour around Australia and the US in 2025 with Pearl Jam, another feather in the cap of this band that has just gone from strength to strength! Over the last...

Getting the train to the airport in Sydney will set you back no less than $18, which is money you could (and should) be spending on your holiday! But driving isn't any cheaper, having to deal with tolls and parking fees if you want to leave your car anywhere. But there is another way, and on the show this week I am putting it to the test to see if it's worth your while. You'll also mee...

It's really important to not get these two stories mixed up, okay!? Ed didn't bring a sword with him to school one day (okay he did, but not a real one)- it was his classmate! And as far as Ed was concerned, he probably had a good reason for it. Ed Night was my guest on Sydney Tonight last week ahead of his shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival, which there are still tickets left for so get in quick...

Considering he's a comic from the UK who only came to Australia for the first time in 2019, you wouldn't expect Ed Night to be such a big Masterchef Australia fan. And yet? He is! In fact, he's such a big fan of the show that when he last came to the country and wouldn't stop talking about his love for it in interviews, he was used as "a patsy" to rebuild the reputation of George Calombaris follow...

Irish comedian David O'Doherty might be at the perfect level of fame (his words) but it does come with some down sides! For example, just because he gets to perform in some of the nicer theatres around the world doesn't mean he's immune to them collapsing soon after he has been there, as happened with the Enmore Theatre here in Sydney! David joined me on Sydney Tonight to talk about hi...

You'll hear from Irish comedy superstar David O'Doherty on this episode of Sydney Tonight as he shares the surprising story behind the statue of Queen Victoria outside of the QVB! David also spoke to me about his university breakdancing group, his addiction to buying bicycles, and how he plans to completely rewrite his Wikipedia page to inspire young people. You can catch David's show...

Aria award winning musician Baker Boy stopped by the Sydney Tonight studios this week and in this bonus episode you will hear the full interview with him! We spoke about where he grew up and some of his fondest memories from that time, his newest album Djandjay, as well as his appearance on Playschool! Sydney Tonight is the talk show our city has been crying out for! Covering the good, the bad, an...

Cherrybrook often appears at the top of lists ranking Sydney's safest suburbs, with one of the lowest crime rates in the city. So this week on the show, I went out to test just how safe it is... by trying to get robbed. With a few different tactics, I attempted to see whether anyone in Cherrybrook would try to steal from me or if it actually deserves the title of Sydney's safest suburb. Al...

Bret McKenzie has many feathers in his cap. He's a Grammy AND Oscar winner, one half of Flight Of The Conchords, was named Sexiest Man Living in 2007, and has written for one of the biggest shows in the world- The Simpsons! In this bonus episode you'll hear about all of those things and more from Bret himself, as well as a song written by producer Nathan Roach who has been a lifelong fan of Bret's...

One of the biggest roads in the entire suburb of Mascot is Coward Street, painting the image of rows of houses full of wimps. But is that true? To find out, I went to Coward Street to see if I could find any heroes! In a series of challenges I tested the bravery of everybody on Coward Street, first by applying social pressure, then by asking for physical bravery, and finally by looking for the mos...

After nine gruelling episodes of unpacking everything that makes Sydney special, it turns out we've barely even scratched the surface. The show must go on! With a new timeslot (Fridays at 7pm), sillier stories, and even bigger guests (Bret McKenzie, Keli Holiday, Baker Boy, and more ), Season 2 is shaping up to be appointment listening! It all kicks off this Friday, so don't miss it. Sydne...

As school captain, Alex Lee had to get creative in order to entertain her classmates. And whether she was quoting Kath and Kim at assembly or threatening to kick people in the head if they didn't give her a dollar, she more than delivered! In this bonus episode, Alex (The Checkout, Win The Week, Dragon Friends) joins me to talk about almost everything she has ever done! From interviewing someb...

After a list of the 100 best coffee shops in the entire world was published last week, we can now officially say that Sydney has better cafes than Melbourne. Two cafes in Sydney made the top 5, with Melbourne's highest ranking all the way down in 27th! But just how good is a coffee from one of these top ranked cafes? And does it taste noticeably better than a coffee from an average cafe? To fi...

If you're still paying full price for things when you go out shopping then you are a chump! Haggling is the new meta, and Daniel Nour's father has perfected it. Luckily, if you're new to bargainmaxing then Danny explains just how to do it in this bonus episode of Sydney Tonight. Danny is an author and performer whose first book How To Dodge Flying Sandals was released last year, and he...

After years of waiting for the Sydney Metro extension through to Bankstown to be over, you might be growing a little impatient. Fortunately, I've brought project manager of the Sydney Metro, Mr Martin Place, on the show to get some updates. I also get out of Sydney for the first time on the show this week, heading down to Melbourne to see how their new metro is doing in comparison to our own....

Thought you'd heard the last of Chloe Maddren for this week? Think again! In this bonus episode you'll hear the full interview with the comedian and podcaster who is winning the hearts and minds of all Sydney Tonight listeners (or at least my mum's). Chloe talks to me about her podcast The Friend Request in which she searches for a best friend and reveals that part of the reason she st...