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As our regular broadcasters take a well-deserved break over the summer, we're welcoming some new (and familiar!) voices to the Triple R grid. Expect sports, architecture, history and more – and as always, plenty of tunes!

And of course, there are also heaps of wonderful fill-in presenters popping up across the grid over summer, so make sure to tune in.

Get to know our new summer programs below – check back as more shows are announced.

MONDAYS

So Obsessed with Breck Carter
1-2pm, 16 December - 6 January
Celebrating the niche, the weird and everything in between.

TUESDAYS

Cool Change with Peter Tantanis
midnight - 2am, 7 January - 28 January
Locally leaning music, summer motifs, and hopefully temperature drops.

WEDNESDAYS

The Architects with Simon Knott, Stuart Harrison, Christine Phillips and Rory Hyde
7-8pm, 11 – 18 December and 8 January - 29 January
20 years after they started, and 10 years after they finished, The Architects are coming back for a limited run over summer. Join Simon Knott, Stuart Harrison, Christine Phillips and Rory Hyde, as well as a raft of guests, for an hour of Architectural discussions, interviews and general chat about the built environment.

SATURDAYS

Arcadia with Genevieve Siggins
4-6pm, 21 December - 25 January
Arcadia is a journey into the rhythm of life’s complexities— a sonic exploration of jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, rock, folk, and RnB. Each episode weaves music and conversation, inviting listeners to reflect on the intersections of art, culture, and life.

Low Wattage with Liz Watt
8-10pm, 4 January - 15 February
A weekly selection of uplifting low wattage sounds.

The Temple of Doom with The High Druid
midnight-2am, 28 December - 25 January
At the juncture of sonic annihilation, astral transcendence, temporal displacement and universal rhythms, stands… The Temple of Doom!

SUNDAYS

A Sporting Discussion with Andrew Donnison and AJ Mithen
9-10am, 29 December - 26 January
Andrew Donnison and AJ Mithen chat about the week in Australian sports.

Key Changes with Jonathan and Gail Schuster
10-11am, 29 December - 26 January
Andrew Donnison and AJ Mithen chat about the week in Australian sports.

Live Transmission with Jenny Davis
11am-midday, 29 December - 19 January
This summer, Live Transmission is diving again into the fascinating past stories of Australian science and technology. Whether it’s deep history (think fossils and radiocarbon dating) or more recent colonial innovations (think sheep and pipes) - they’re all part of the conversations and stories Jenny Davis shares with her guests this summer.

Paddock to Plate with Alice Mathieu
midday-1pm, 29 December - 19 January
Paddock To Plate looks at how food is grown, processed and made available to consumers. The food industry is a complex and broad-ranging global system that includes agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, marketing, logistics, retail, regulation, and research and development. It faces the challenge of providing sufficient food to a global population that is predicted to reach 9 billion by 2050, amidst limited land, water and energy resources. The current food system has thus emerged as a critical issue, as it impacts environmental, community, and economic sustainability, human rights, policy and health. Paddock To Plate tackles current problems and unpacks future directions for the food industry.

The Summer Special with Oliver Coleman
2-4pm, 29 December - 19 January
Sit back. Relax. Enjoy a slow afternoon with Oliver Coleman. For four weeks over summer he’ll be playing eclectic tunes from around the world and hosting easy breezy chats with comedians, artists, scientists and a whole lot more. It’ll be special… Sunday Special.