The Queer View crew have an astronomical line up of guests this week.

First, Sam welcomes gender queer and autistic creator Spencer M.F Rodrick to talk about their writing about being normal in…

Actor Jay Laga’aia chats about playing the iconic character of Vince Fontaine in the Grease musical; Michael Harden explains why Bangkok should be your next food destination; Nat shares her favorite swimming spots…

Sara M. Saleh is a writer, a poet, human rights lawyer, organiser, and the daughter of Palestinian, Egyptian, and Lebanese migrants. She joins Mel to talk about two new books she's released this…

Author Hannah Moloney talks all about how to grow produce in Australia with her new book Good Life Growing; the team work out what animal they would race in a marathon; legendary Irish…

All aboard the pod vessel!

Rob Jan takes a look at the latest season of Marvel's Loki (Season 2), discussing its use of sci-fi narrative conventions and its place in the Marvel Cinematic…

How can we live meaningful and creative lives amid the housing crisis? Max Easton dials in to chat rugby league, punk rock and backyard tape projects in his new novel Paradise Estate…

Dylan is joined by journalist and Inside Story publisher Mark Baker to discuss the future of Australia’s relationship with China following Albanese’s recent visit to Beijing.

University of Melbourne Professor in Urban Planning…

Dr. Jen explains the weird science behind finding your passion; Nat recaps an entertaining Uber ride; historian and author Robyn Annear chats about her new book Corners of Melbourne; the team share some…

Multi-award winning Bundjalung writer Melissa Lucashenko joins Mel in the studio to talk about her latest novel Edenglassie: an epic tale that torches Queensland’s colonial myths, and asks Australians to ponder where…

Mel Fulton is joined by Australian writer and host of the First Time podcast, Kate Mildenhall, as the two discuss and dissect Kate's unconventionally exciting novel The Hummingbird Effect (2023), a beautiful narrative…