Interview
Ponch Hawkes

Breakfasters: Ponch Hawkes on Celebrating Women Over 50 in Her Latest Exhibit

Critically-acclaimed photographer Ponch Hawkes jumps into the studio to discuss her latest exhibit, 500 Strong with Fakefasters Jas, Celeste and Sam. Ponch speaks about the energy of the opening night, the focus on…

Interview
SmartArts 20 Years 6

SmartArts: Candy Bowers performs at the SmartArts 20th Anniversary Special

"Radical mischief-maker, provocateur and brilliant performer" Candy Bowers joins Richard Watts for the SmartArts 20th Anniversary Special.

In front of a live audience in the Triple R performance space, the "human powerhouse" performs…

Interview
Yaya Bey Photoshoot

Breaking And Entering: Self Affirmations With Yaya Bey

R&B shapeshifter Yaya Bey jumps onto Breaking And Entering to chat about her latest album Ten Fold, which focuses on community and love that grows from grief, but isn’t defined by it.

Interview
Peter Wohlleben

Uncommon Sense: German Forester Peter Wohlleben On The Power Of Trees & Ancient Forests

German forester, conservationist, and best-selling author returns to discuss his latest book, The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them. Amy and Peter delve into a wide-range…

Interview
How To Make Gravy

Primal Screen: Bringing 'How To Make Gravy' To Life

How To Make Gravy tells the story of a prisoner named Joe who writes a letter to his brother Dan about his longing to be with family at Christmas; missing everyone and lamenting…

Special Program
IPU Top Albums of 2024

The International Pop Underground: Top 46 LPs of 2024

The 25th Annual IPU Albums-of-the-Year Countdown.

Interview
Public Housing

Future Perfect: Are There Alternatives To Demolishing Melbourne's Public Housing?

Right before his exit as premier, Dan Andrews announced plans that the Victorian Government would demolish and redevelop 44 public housing towers across Naarm/Melbourne – a move promoted as a policy to address…

Interview
Rueben Berg & Ngarra Murray, FPAV

The Mission: Ngarra Murray & Rueben Berg on the Commencement of Treaty Negotiations

Historic statewide Treaty negotiations between First Peoples and the Victorian government have commenced, after decades of campaigning by First Nations people for truth and self-determination. In the midst of a failed referendum on…

Interview
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The Score: Growing up and Playing The Big Stage with YARA

Palestinian Naarm/Melbourne based soul musician YARA joins Samira Farah for a post-Meredith Music Festival chat.

Having just played her biggest show to date, YARA breaks down the excitement of playing the Meredith mainstage…

Interview
Daniel James and Kankawa Nagarra

The Mission: Kankawa Nagarra on the Desert Blues and Winning the Australian Music Prize

Born on Gooniyandi and Walmatjarri country in North Western Australia and hailed as "Queen of the Bandaral Ngadu Delta", Kankawa Nagarra joins host of The Mission Daniel James to talk about her journey…

Interview
Megan Herbert Political Cartoonist of the Year 2024

Future Perfect: Megan Herbert on Winning Political Cartoonist of the Year

Megan Herbert, the recently crowned Political Cartoonist of the Year shares her journey into Australia’s political cartooning scene and what it took for her to be recognised for her sharp, thought-provoking satire.

Together…

Interview
The Dare with Breaking and Entering

Breaking and Entering: The Dare On Local And Global Influences

Harrison Patrick Smith, the Grammy-nominated producer and performer behind The Dare, joins Lauren and Simon in the studio to discuss his debut album, What’s Wrong with New York?

They explore how The

Interview
Infinity Song Australian Tour Asset

Astrophony: Infinity Song Chat to General Vibes Ahead of Their Debut Aus Tour

Infinity Song call in to Astrophony ahead of the debut Australian Tour, kicking off in Sydney, then Meblourne and Brisbane across the weekend – part of their world tour for their 'Metamorphosis' album…

Segment
ASTRO Quincy Special

Astrophony: Douglas McDowell & Whosane on Quincy Jones and His Legacy

General Vibes is joined in the RRR Studio by local musicians Douglas McDowell and Whosane to share reflections about their favourite music and inspirations from the late, great Quincy Jones in a commemorative…

Interview
hester-valentine

Culture Shock: Who Is Hester Valentine?

Krishan Meepe gets on the line with Bronx rapper Hester Valentine about his new record ‘Valenta’.

Writing raps since childhood, Hester took advantage of lockdowns and the pandemic to finally start recording and…

Interview
Inkabee

Banksia: Hip-hop artist Inkabee on new music and journey as an artist

Noongar Wongi hip-hop artist Inkabee joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia catch up on shows nationally, internationally, music released and new music to come.

Inkabee spoke about his journey as an artist and developing…

Interview
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2025

Eat It: Inside the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2025 with Pat Nourse

Pat Nourse joins Cam Smith to preview the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2025, set to take over Victoria from March 21–30.

This year’s program promises an impressive mix of events, including the…

Interview
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Literati Glitterati: Julia Busuttil Nishimura's New Cookbook Celebrates Every Meal

Julia Busuttil Nishimura joins Mel Fulton to chat about her newly released cookbook, Good Cooking Every Day.

Julia delves into the joy of creating simple, seasonal meals that bring people together. "Every…

Interview
Jen Cloher

Breaking and Entering: Jen Cloher’s Next Chapter in Aotearoa

Jen Cloher Joins Lauren and Simon on Breaking and Entering to chat about leaving Naarm and reconnecting with Māori culture.

As one chapter closes, another begins for Jen, the celebrated musician and co-founder…

Interview
Civic Press Shot 2024

The Golden Age of Piracy: Civic's Formative Five

Bassist Roland Hlavka of the local punks Civic explores his ‘Formative Five’ with Tristen Harris.

Roland and Tristan discuss how the higher notes on the bass fretboard add depth to a song and…