Backstory: Melissa Manning on her short story collection, Smokehouse
Winner of the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for fiction, 'Smokehouse' is a collection of interlinked short stories all set in a small-town community in Southern Tasmania. Author Melissa Manning's book follows a fundamental…
Primal Screen: Gillian Armstrong Takes A Look Back On Her Brilliant Career
Director and Australian film industry trailblazer Gillian Armstrong chats with Primal Screen’s Flick Ford and Cerise Howard, reflecting on her diverse filmography, the art of film-making and the development of the Australian film…
The Glasshouse: Chelsea Watego on her ground-breaking collection of essays "Another Day in the Colony"
Chelsea Watego, is a Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman born and raised on Yuggera country. She is professor of Indigenous Health at Queensland University of Technology. She speaks about the challenges of…
The Grapevine: Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert on Surviving 804 Days Imprisoned in Iran
Melbourne academic, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, was held in Iranian prisons for 804 days, after being falsely accused of spying. Released in November 2020, Kylie joins Dylan Bird and Kulja Coulston to tell of…
Breakfasters: Maria Tumarkin Discusses The Devastation In Ukraine
Ukrainian-Jewish-Australian writer and cultural historian Maria Tumarkin joins Breakfasters for a moving conversation about the invasion of Ukraine and her upcoming show When Women Speak of War.
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Queer View Mirror: Caroline Layt joins the show to discuss the treatment of transwomen in sport
Transgender Sports Woman Caroline Layt started her sporting career at a “hyper-masculine” boys school but went on to become a star female athlete and she talks about what sport means to her and…
Radiotherapy: Dr Kimberly Humphrey on How Climate Change is Impacting Australia’s Health
Climate change is changing Australia’s health outcomes on every level, with many impacts being hidden. Dr Kimberly Humphrey, Deputy Chair, Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA), joins Radiotherapy to outline how this is…
Neon Sunset: Our Carlson
Epileptic Dance Musican Our Carson talks about being interviewed in unusual places and living small town life in Blackwood, Victoria.
Punter To Punter Live At The Aberdeen Hotel
In honour of legendary RRR broadcaster Mitchell Faircloth who passed away in April 2022, RRR has dug up a vintage Live To Air performance of Punter to Punter.
The Whittle Family Country Show live at Melbourne Uni 1982
Following the passing of legendary RRR broadcaster Mitchell Faircloth in April 2022, Dave Graney is joined on Banana Lounge Broadcasting by his Punter To Punter co-host Dr Turf aka John Rothfield, to reflect…
Einstein A Go-Go: Professor Felice Jacka on How What We Eat Influences How We Feel
Despite the increasing awareness of the importance of both good mental health and eating well, very rarely are the two discussed together. Professor Felice Jacka is the Director of the Food and Mood…
The Glasshouse: Alice Pung on her latest novel, One Hundred Days
Alice Pung’s latest novel, One Hundred Days, is a mother–daughter drama exploring the faultlines between love and control. The award-winning author joins Beth AQ on The Glasshouse to discuss the novel, how the…
Beat Orgy: Guest Programmers Ed Kuepper and Jim White
Ed Keupper (The Saints, Laughing Clowns) and Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White) guest program Beat Orgy with two hours of eclectic mix from expansive jazz to R&B hits.
Golden Age of Piracy: Formative Five with Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus says she wishes she were more mysterious but that she keeps “saying things that are very personal.” The singer/songwriter continues in this vein by joining Tristen to share her Formative Five…
International Pop Underground: St Etienne-I've Been Trying To Tell You.
Sarah Cracknell of St. Etienne joins Anthony to discuss their lastest album, I've Been Trying To Tell You. Built around samples from the turn of the century (2000's), I've Been Trying To Tell…
Breakfasters: Antony Loewenstein on The Taliban Seizing Power In Afghanistan
Antony Loewenstein joins the Breakfasters to discuss the legacy of the War on Terror: 20 years of failed policy, corruption and violence in Afghanistan.
Breakfasters: John Safran's Puff Piece- How Philip Morris Set Vaping Alight (and burned down the English language)
John Safran joins the Breakfasters to discuss his new book Puff Peice. Exploring Phillip Morris' efforts to contort the english language, bend reality and sell deadly nicotine products around the world.
Uncommon Sense: Our Exceptional Friend: Australia’s Fatal Alliance with the United States with Dr. Emma Shortis
Historian and author Dr Emma Shortis joins Amy to speak in-depth about her new book, Our Exceptional Friend: Australia’s Fatal Alliance with the United States.
International Pop Underground: Tirzah on Devotion, Colourgrade and exploring the possibilities.
UK electronic singer songwriter Tirzah Mastin joins Anthony to discuss her creativity, motherhood and new album Colourgrade.