The Moment with Myf Warhurst

Two heritage Australian labels, Cue and Veronika Maine, have gone bust and stylist and author Sally McKinnon joins Myf to unpack what went wrong. They look at why the brands lost touch with the customers who grew up wearing them, how the casualisation of work and everyday life changed what we wear, and how fast fashion has changed what we expect to pay, making it impossible for locally made brands...

TV broadcasting is subject to plenty of regulations, but when it comes to podcasting and the rise of YouTube content, it's the wild west out there. Myf is joined by comedian Simon Taylor to talk about his new Stan series The Sonny Disposition, a satire of the podcasting industry. They discuss how hard it's becoming to create satire when real life is already so absurd and how the loudest an...

Amid the nationwide cost of living and student protests in Paris, the young New World Orchestra is playing classical music in the middle of the chaos and Myf deep dives how music can reframe how we see people fighting, disrupting judgement. She then covers the box office success of Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything, the results of Radio National's Top 100...

When Powderfinger called it a day 16 years ago, Myf conducted the band’s last interview for an ABC TV special. When they decided to get back together, Myf got the call again. Today's episode is an exclusive chat with the band themselves as they prepare to return to the spotlight. Powderfinger national tour dates go on sale Monday October 19th. Tickets and info at powderfinger.com *Hosted by th...

The incredible playwright and author Suzie Miller joins Myf to talk about her follow-up to the global phenomenon Prima Facie, the novel Inter Alia, which looks at the justice system through the eyes of a feminist judge whose son is accused of a crime. They discuss what it's like to watch a story take on a life of its own in 30 languages and 50 countries, the invisible emotional labour working...

Myf has big news she's been sitting on! Iconic Australian band Powderfinger have announced they're getting back together for a 2027 tour, and in a full-circle moment, Myf sat down with them to talk about the reunion, just as she did for their final interview when they broke up. Then, Myf discusses Quentin Tarantino's announcement of his first-ever stage show on the West End, with Sacha...

Myf is joined by Mark Seymour of iconic band Hunters & Collectors, and they are going deep. They dig into why certain songs outlive their writers and become "public property", and explore the idea of a collective consciousness. Mark also reflects on the intensity and fear that drove Hunters & Collectors in their early days, the "cultural cringe" that shaped Australian m...

The time of year has come again to FROCK UP. Frocktober is Australia's most fashionable fundraiser, raising funds for ovarian cancer research. Myf is joined by fellow ambassador, Carly Findlay, who reveals her own personal battle with ovarian cancer and what this fundraiser means to her. If you need an excuse to get dressed up this October, Carly and Myf will give you one. Guest: Carly Findlay...

Feeling furious lately? Myf is too. She joins the dots between Meta's new AI charm, which is really just its creepy glasses with a cute face, a study showing films written by women make more money but still don't get the funding, and a world that keeps happening without our consent. Then some light relief with the peregrine falcon chicks, Glastonbury, a tribute to Hilary McPhee and the bes...

Pia Miranda joins Myf to talk about her new ABC show Recipe of the Year, where she teams up with Adam Liaw to find recipes that represent Australia today. They swap stories about letting go of old insecurities with age and the particular challenges of financial security when working as a creative. Pia also reflects on 25 years since Looking for Alibrandi, why she's made peace with being foreve...

Surrogacy is a controversial topic, with headlines regularly sparked by Hollywood stars like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, and most recently Lena Dunham, opting to build their families this way. Today, Myf talks to Sally, who shares her experience as an "altruistic surrogate" here in Australia, where the rules differ significantly from the US as surrogates here can't be paid for the...

Ex Masterchef contestant and award-winning cookbook author, Alice Zaslavsky, joins Myf to talk about her new book, Weeknights with Alice. The cookbook is a guide to weeknight meals so you can cook with whatever's in your fridge and Alice's cure for "food teague" (that overwhelmed, uninspired feeling at dinnertime). Alice also shares her tips for cooking when you live alone, inclu...

Myf dives into a big week in music with Kylie Minogue's AFL grand final performance and U2's stripped back new single "Silencio" ahead of their 50th anniversary album, which features Dolly Parton's final recording. The biggest music news of this week is of course Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl deluxe edition so Myf unpacks the fan and critic response and questions whet...

Actor, writer and disability advocate Hannah Diviney joins Myf for Mental Health Month, opening up about living with cerebral palsy, the lack of disability representation she grew up with, and the accidental path that led her from Instagram advocacy to the premier of Wuthering Heights and receiving a compliment from Jacob Elordi. They talk candidly about managing mental health in a creative indust...

Myf catches up with Paul Kelly to talk about his album ‘Seventy’ marking his 70th year. They dig into why albums still matter to him, the joy of reaching a flow state and the surprise that comes with writing a great song. Paul also reflects on learning to play the jazz standard "Stardust" during lockdown, and the two attempt to sum up each decade of life in a single word or phrase, from "becoming"...

Ed Sheeran's US tour descends into chaos after Macklemore is dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestine remarks at a concert, prompting several other support acts to walk out in solidarity. Myf unpacks the pressure behind the scenes, Ed Sheeran's attempt to stay "apolitical" and why it's backfired.  Plus, a tribute to legendary costume designer Bob Mackie, a bittersweet John Farnham tribute c...

If you missed out on a ticket to one of Myf's book tour stops, this one's for you! Myf shares part of her Middle Rage book launch conversation, recorded live at Melbourne's Wheeler Centre with her dear friend and brilliant broadcaster Jess McGuire. They give you a peek into Myf’s thoughts, experiences and learnings that she has poured into Middle Rage and will show you sides of Myf that she has ne...

Kate Miller-Heidke joins Myf to talk about her exciting new album The Kiss and the Abyss, a "gothic folk" record, made without worrying about how it fits together or who it pleases. They chat about how getting older as a woman has meant less people pleasing, more creative fearlessness and how shedding old parts of yourself leads to discovering new versions of yourself. Guest: Kate Miller-Heidke In...

Myf has a jam packed episode dissecting what everyone is talking about this week. Anthropic researcher resigns in protest, warning that AI could pose an extinction-level risk within years, adding to the wider discussions about social media algorithm opt-outs and the platforms' resistance to changing systems that profit from engagement and division. Then, Alanis Morissette speaks candidly about her...

Today Myf brings you an episode from The Lizzy Hoo Show and the guest is none other than Myf herself. Myf recounts the outrageous tale of being upgraded to business class and getting a little too excited with the champagne. Oblivious at the time, Myf later pieces together hazy memories of finding herself in parts of the plane she definitely shouldn’t have been, and vomiting in places she absolutel...

Myf is joined by Julie, CEO of PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia), for a difficult but important conversation prompted by the Lindsay Clancy mistrial in the US. They unpack the difference between the "baby blues," postnatal depression and postnatal psychosis, and discuss the cultural shift happening around how society responds to mothers in crisis.  Resources Support for you...

Today Myf pays tribute to feminist icon Gloria Steinem following her death at 92, along with second-wave feminist Robin Morgan, exploring their legacies and what it means to lose these "figurative mothers" at a moment when their fights feel newly urgent. Then, a Creative Arts Emmys wrap-up (with wins for Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and the deeply personal documentary My Mom Jayne), and an update...

Barry Du Bois joins Myf ahead of R U OK? Day to share his deeply personal journey through depression, grief and two terminal cancer diagnoses. He opens up about the years he spent hiding behind a "facade" and the importance of vulnerability. Barry emphasises the power of simply asking someone if they're okay, and why care, kindness and respect are at the heart of real change. R U OK? is encouragin...

Myf is joined by podcast royalty Ryan Jon from the Toni and Ryan podcast, just as they're about to set off on tour. Ryan chats about learning to unlearn hustle-culture conditioning around work and rest, and how he and Toni protect their friendship and creative energy to make sure the show lasts long into the future without burning out. He also reveals that stepping back and letting Toni shine, rat...

It has been quite a week for Myf. The release of her book Middle Rage collided with the devastating news of Dolly Parton's death, and today Myf reflects on the lasting impact that Dolly has had on her life, and will continue to as her spirit guide. She also pays tribute to Tim Curry and Yayoi Kusama, both of whom lived and created unapologetically.  Plus, Myf has some film news with what is h...