THE Brisbane Channel

THE Brisbane Channel Podcast: In-Depth

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THE Brisbane Channel Podcast brings together conversations with people from across Greater Brisbane to explore the region from every angle. That includes the big issues — growth, affordability, infrastructure — but also the quieter, less visible parts of life that don’t always make headlines. Some episodes unpack major challenges. Others simply offer a window into everyday life. Because understanding a place like Greater Brisbane isn’t just about the big stories. It’s about the full picture. This podcast is an extension of THE Brisbane Channel on YouTube.

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Can Brisbane's Public Transport Keep Up? feat. Tim Mitchell 11.06.2026 33:04

In this episode of THE Brisbane Channel Podcast, Adam sits down with RACQ Transport and Infrastructure Advisor Tim Mitchell to discuss one of Greater Brisbane's biggest challenges: how do we keep a rapidly growing region moving? Can public transport ever work well in a city as spread out as ours? Are Brisbane Metro and Cross River Rail enough? Is the 2032 Olympics an opportunity or a looming chall...

What Brisbane Gets Wrong About Transport feat. Dr Matt Burke 08.05.2026 1:12:14

A very wide-ranging discussion covering everything from e-bikes and busways to Olympic infrastructure and the long-term future of Brisbane. Today’s guest is Dr Matthew Burke — CEO of Bicycle Queensland and someone with a long academic background in transport and city planning. So while this conversation does cover cycling in Brisbane and the debate around Queensland’s proposed e-mobility laws, it...

Brisbane’s Growth Is Outpacing Reality (Here’s Why) feat. Dr Tony Matthews 22.04.2026 41:06

Brisbane is growing rapidly—but are we keeping up? In this first episode of The Brisbane Channel Podcast, Adam sits down with Dr Tony Matthews to take a deeper look at what’s really driving growth across Greater Brisbane, and why so many systems are starting to feel under pressure. From housing affordability to infrastructure, migration, and the limits of how cities are designed, this conversation...