Allan Aldworth Catchup - Triple M Southwest

Did you know an Aussie threw their hat in the ring to become the next Pope? Leo XIV got the job, but our exclusive audio of the vetting process pre conclave shows who it could've gone to. Happy Mother's day by the way, hope your kids and partners are better organised than Michael. Hopefully your kids are better behaved than Angie, who spent her youth mooning traffic cameras. On something a bit more serious, we'd love if you could donate a new blanket as we try Blanket to the Border this May. Send some warmth and good will to those doing it tough from Binningup to the Border, just jump on the Triple M website and find your local drop-off spot in the SW, Albany and Esperance. Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie Facebook group to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope you enjoyed your holidays as much as Angie did, and much more than Michael. We explain how he did himself a mischief and ended up with stitches, how you make a new surf break with the Albany Board Riders, how the West Coast Eagles could lose a generation of fans and how Brian Canham of Pseudo Echo revamped Funky Town for the 80s. Don't forget to join Michael & Angie on Facebook, to stay in touch, brag to Busso's most famous fisho about your catch and to see Michael's ugly mug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you as excited for school holidays as Angie is? Maybe you get to head to the Karijini Experience to try the amazing food of Storyteller Chef Zach Green? Maybe you have tips on how to camp and adventure as a parent of an infant? Or maybe you're a West Coast Eagles fan, excited by Gather Round and want to know more about the fine print of Harley Reid's contract offer? Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie group on socials to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take you behind the scenes of this week's April Fools pranks and dive into Abgie's big announcement. You'll just have to listen to find out more. Stay in touch by joining the Michael & Angie group on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder what it's like to guard the leader of Australia? Or maybe you're actually guilty of a crime you don't even know about? And why are there all these trucks in Perth? Michael & Angie tackle all these questions, as we talk cops coming to our sunny shores with Srgt Ben Woods of West Coast Cops (a new doco series on Channel 9) and tales of an AFP officer, who knows what a former PM was up to. Plus a catch up with Keep the Sheep spokesman Benno Sutherland about today's rally in Perth. Don't forget to stay in touch, join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you run 2 marathons a day? Brooke McIntosh has taken up the challenge to run Perth to Perth the long way round for the Blue Tree Project. We have a great chat with her about mental health and Angie shares why the interview hit pretty hard this week. If someone you know would benefit from hearing Brooke's inspiring story, then send the pod their way. Michael also does another deep dive, this time on WA's Square Kilometer Array telescope, trying to answer the question "How can an antenna take a picture?" Don't forget to stay in touch with the Michael & Angie group on Facebook, or tune in daily on Triple M and LiSTNRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A joyvious holiday now ruined by the cost of living and your footy team forgetting to play a whole game. Michael's on a rollercoaster of emotions, or should that be sand board, as we find out if he took up Angie's challenge while on holiday. Scott Phillips, Chief Economist at the Motley Fool explains how President Trump's tariffs could affect us in Australia and Xavier Ellis previews Round 1 of the AFL, can it distract Michael from his Blues. Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footy comes to the SW this weekend at Hands Oval, between the West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne. AFL Producer Dan Leach jumps on to give us a peak into the commentary box and how despite his best efforts Michael did not make for a great replacement. We also get to hear from a couple of the players; proud Dunsborough boy Reuben Ginbey of the Eagles and West Aussie turned North Melbournian Griffin Logue. Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay up to date!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new behind the scenes podcast format continues with Angie wanting to know a bit more about how Michael got here. So come on a journey that goes back over a decade! We also catch up with Craig Kitson from Ningaloo Glass Bottom Tours, to talk the shocking coral bleaching happening in our North. Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the new podcast format! We've decided to mix it up and explore some of the behind the scenes of radio, while still bringing you some of the best chats from the week. Angie took a couple of days and that can be a pretty big deal in radio (or so we thought)! Ross Noble is touring our patch, so we had, as you would expect, the most ridiculous and tangential conversation about launching a Michelin restaurant with him. Michael also got to sit down with former manager of Fleetwood Mac, Dennis Dunstan, for some amazing insider knowledge on the legenday band. Let us know if you like this style of podcast, you can also join the Michael & Angie Facebook group to keep in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From legally changing your name, to fishing tips and free plugs, this show has it all! We catch up with Ross Brommel (the voice of the Busselton Jetty Swim), our fishing guru Holly and Tracie gets a new jingle courtesy of DJ Ayers. We also look into what happens when a poli changes their name to Mr Aussie Trump. Let us know if you enjoy the daily catch ups, because we have a new plan for next week that we tease in this week's episode. Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever heard of Bioethics? Us neither! Dr Evie Kendal talks us through the asteroid that's on a collision course with Earth, and how there's a lot of unanswered questions about who is in charge of space defense and if maybe we shouldn't do anything at all. Being a Thursday we've got to get a movies and streaming update from Shane the Movie Analyst. Meanwhile one of WA's biggest companies, FMG, seem to be skimping on what we believe is an Australian worker's right. Also do you think Angie keeps saying a naughty word?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By chance everything starts with the letter R today! Australian acting royalty Rachel Griffiths drops in to tell us about her newest role in Madam on Channel 9, based on the true story of a woman in New Zealand who started an ethical brothel. Scott Phillips of the Motley Fool gives us the low down on interest rates going down in 2025. Jayden Forster of Celebrity Lane keeps us up to date on this years Grammys and we finish with a potential new mascot for the show; a penguin who wound up in our patch. Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie group on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back to school this week so Michael & Angie have an educational and entertaining (aka edutational) show for you. Michael has gone full nerd mode and learnt as much as he could about desalination in a Deep Dive, while Angie presents the newest kids show (which has something for the parents as well). Namu drops in to keep us up to date on all things extreme sports including a chat with windsurfing guru Jane Seman. Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newest Yellow Wiggle Tsehay Hawkins drops by to tell us more about the new Wiggles country album and all the amazing artists that feature, including the late great Slim Dusty! Wayne's World this week is all about the amazing work of the Marine Rescue teams in our patch. Finally it wouldn't be a Monday without sport's Good, Bad and Ugly (it involves 100s at the MCG, politicians being salty and a shoulder charge) Don't forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to keep up to date and stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Friday and that means Busso’s most famous fisho Holly drops by to let us know where the fish are biting this weekend and Michael lobs Angie another “Social Handgrenade” (Speed limits make Angie very fiery, so let’s see how this plays out). Speaking of fiery, our patch of WA is very hot so Jess at the BOM explains heat waves and how the wind works in Australia. Also share your towns secrets on 04 800 97 400, Albany has been keeping a special something all to themselves Don’t forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Coast Eagles and Southwest star Reuben Ginbey, made headlines for something truly heinous! (Not really though, as you’ve probably done it yourself and Angie did it at a music festival). We also get to chat with one of only 4 people to have done every Busselton Jetty Swim, the wonderful Wendy Tapper joins us as she approaches swim 30. Shane the Movie Analyst share his thoughts on Nicole Kidman’s latest movie, which he think is so raunchy it should’ve been classified R18+. Don’t forget radio’s greatest game ever, Guess Revwho, is back for another week, where are we today? Join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder what your house sitters are up to? Well Angie found some pretty interesting evidence. Rob Carlton had a bit of extra time for us while he’s touring his latest show around regional WA, so we wanted to see how fond he was of his name. Jess at the Bureau of Meteorology explores if the these tropical lows could turn into 5 cyclones! Send your weather questions for Jess on our text line 04 800 97 400. Finally, you wouldn’t believe the kind of bling Cardi B has got these days (plumbers take note). Don’t forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty of sport to start your 4 day work week off! Southwest local, Dane Greenstreet will be representing Australia at the Invictus Games this year in wheelchair rugby, snowboarding and swimming. We chat about this big new chapter after his time with the ADF. Jess deep dives on why long range weather forecasts aren’t reliable and we need to unpack a big weekend of Big Bash, the Ashes and Premier League in the Good the Bad and the Ugly Don’t forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bet you didn’t know John Aiken from Married at First Sight used to be a cricketer, so can he give us the tips to save our batting partnerships? Busselton’s most famous fisho – Holly - let’s us know where the fish are biting this long weekend. Speaking of the long weekend, how does Australia Day look for you this year? Finally, Jess from the Bureau of Meteorology deep dives on the tides and storm surges.Don’t forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show got very colourful and a bit Trippy when multi-hyphenated-artist Genava from Messy Friends dropped by! You can catch their amazing drag show at Bunbury and Perth Fringe this summer. Speaking of summer, it’s a great time to hit the water and South West Olympian Kyle Lee joined us moments before the starting gun for the Open Water Championships in Busselton. We also chat A Complete Unknown, the new Bob Dylan bio-pic with Shane the Movie Analyst (hopefully Ange can stay awake) and then Michael nerds out about his nemesis - the mosquito.Don’t forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The amazing Lenny Pearce takes us into the wild world of children’s dance music, while a holiday-maker learns the hard way why you don’t take a cat to our beaches, and Jess answers the question “how can it hail when it’s hot? Don’t forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here on Earth, President Trump re-enters the White House, and we get a rundown from The Briefing’s Sacha Barbour Gatt on just what it means for us in WA (and what was Elon Musk doing!?) Don’t forget to look up this week to see the amazing parade of planets, Donna Vanzetti from Star Tracks Astro Events teaches us all about it and what you need to see it. Also our part of the world is very hot at the moment, and Jess from the Bureau of Meteorology says its just going to get hotter. So get ready for lift off with Michael & Leech Lips (don’t worry we’ll explain Angie’s new name too) Don’t forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Angie explore why the cost of coffee could be going up this year, with Yahava Koffee Works CEO John Batty, while our mate Wayne has been busy bird watching. Also our patch of WA is in a heatwave, while the north west has Tropical Cyclone Sean, so Weather Witch of the West Jess tells us more. To start off the episode though we see if AI can improve our town entrance signs.Don’t forget to join the Michael & Angie group on Facebook to stay in touch (and see the amazing AI town signs)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auzzie TV legend Rob Carlton joined the show to talk about his Regional (plus Perth) tour. His hilarious and energetic personality really had an effect on Angie. If you want tickets to his show click here https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/state-theatre-centre-of-wa/whats-on/willing-participant/ Meet Busselton's most famous Fisho and see what's biting this week. Annnnnd - Eau de Kalgoorlie is a thing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Wingless Warrior” Kerry-Lee Gockel and Paralympic medallist Hubby Paul, join Michael and Angie to froth about this year's Busselton Jetty Swim. Meanwhile our new duo reveal their political affiliations- lol And is that a glimmer of hope from Michael for his beloved Perth Scorchers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homegrown comedian Amy Heatherington spins a yard about the ultimate dad build that ended in a splashing time! Plus get real nerdy with Jess Lingard from the Bureau of Meteorology who deep dives on the weather conditions that have lead to the LA Fires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play along with our first game of Guess Rev-Who! Plus we have your TV streaming sorted, and Michael's dilemma - to go to the final Perth Scorchers game or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael & Angie's first show ever and we were joined by Aussie singing superstar and Australian Idol judge Amy Shark. Plus our salty sea captain Wayne Baddock had a crazy story about rescuing some unusual animals in the ocean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the last week of October being Halloween, we had to investigate the ghosts of the South West. Both the Cape Naturaliste and Leeuwin lighthouses are very haunted indeed and the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery has a ghost Nun! If you missed any of the previous weeks, grab the podcasts now. Week 1: Nannup Tiger Week 2: Big Cats Weel 3: Mixed Bag Local Mysteries Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest group on Facebook to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were the Falling Stones of Mayanup? Who started Gnomesville? Why is the Highway Hotel called that when it's nowhere near the highway!? Find all the answers within! It was a shorter week as Michael was away for a couple of days, so grab one of the other weeks for more mystery goodness! Week 1: Nannup Tiger Week 2: Big Cats Weel 4: Ghosts of the SW Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest group on Facebook to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a Collie Cougar or a Pemby Panther? Following on from out Nannup Tiger hunt, we look into the possibility that big wild cats have been introduced to the region. Perhaps even the fact it might not be panthers or pumas at all. Week 1: Nannup Tiger Week 3: Mixed Bag Mysteries Weel 4: Ghosts of the SW Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest group on Facebook to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever seen the Nannup Tiger?Michael and Leah went on a fact finding mission, chatting with local experts and even Australian music legend Matt Taylor! Week 2: Big Cats Week 3: Mixed Bag Mysteries Week 4: Ghosts of the SW Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest group to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from the coaches of South Bunbury and Bunbury ahead of this year's SWFL Grand Final. Busso's most famous fisho Holly, as always lets us know where they're biting in the region. Jess from the Bureau of Meteorology dropped into the region. Plus we kick off "Mythteries Month" so send in all your ghost stories, big cat sighting and urban legends. Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest Facebook group to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got the inaugural Busselton Caravan & Camping show on this long weekend, a huge gig at Froth Friday night and Busso's most famous fisho Holly, let's us know where they're biting. Cruiser from Shimmy Downs Kelpies is the star of the show though, as he and farmer James are representing WA in the Cobber Challenge. Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest Group on facebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Re-live the fast paced high scoring action of the 2024 LSWFL League Grand Final! Called by Triple M SW's Michael Ross and Deanmill stalwart Nigel 'Weever' Reeve Congratulations to the winners for League, Reserves and Colts on what was a fantastic day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Aussie music legends; Darryl Braythwaite and John Williamson, jump on the show to talk careers, touring, and Michael's Christmas traditions. We also dive into those "Right to Disconnect" laws, as well as chat movies, particularly CinefestOz which kicks off this weekend. If you want more, why not grab the Everything Southwest podcast or tune in weekdays from 6am on Triple M and the LiSTNR app?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend we have in store in the Southwest!Scotty drops by for a gig guide, Cassandra Jordan previews a jampacked CinefestOz program, ace reporter Holly Prentice keeps us in the loop and Busso's most famous fisho let's us know where they're biting. Don't forget to grab the Breakfast podcast for more and join the Everything Southwest Facebook group to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got to catch up with the legendary Andrew Farriss of INXS, one half of their dynamic writing duo of Hutchence and Farriss. He's back with a new solo album and tour that will bring him home to WA We also preview the final round of the AFL season with Xavier Ellis and Leah says hi all the way from Italy. Don't forget to grab the Everything Southwest podcast for more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jam packed weekend in the Southwest! We chat to Simon Jones about everything Balingup Medieval Carnivale, its the Bunbury Derby in the SWFL on Sunday and for the next two weekends you can see the fantastic Rotto Boys at the Little Theatre in Eaton. Don't forget to grab the best of breakfast podcast for more or join the Everything Southwest Facebook group now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we caught up with Katrina Edwards, a trailblazer in local footy, umpiring in all forms for the SWFL. Andrew Embley previews this weekends games where it's potentially or die for Fremantle and Carlton. Shane A Bassett the Movie Analyst gives his recommendations for what to watch this weekend (hint; it's not Borderlands). Tune in weekdays from 6am for more Triple M Southwest Breaky, or grab the Everything Southwest podcast for more local content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From gig guides, to skateboarding, free Busso Jetty entry for locals and fishing, what more could you want? Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest Facebook group to stay in touch. And if you want more grab the Breakfast Podcast or tune in live 6am weekdays!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Southwest locals are absolutely killing it on the big stage! Nina Kennedy wins gold in the Pole Vault and we catch up with the artist who did the fantastic mural of her in Busselton. Namu talks us through Jack Robinson's silver medal finish in the surfing. Clay Hall drops in to tell us more about his debut for the West Coast Eagles. Of course Holly is here to let you know what's biting in sw fishing. Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest facebook group to stay in touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big stories this week regarding domestic terrorism and a bit of a stock market crash. Peter Moroney from Nemesis Consultancy walks us through what the elevated threat level means in everyday life, while the Motley Fool's Scott Phillips talks rates and what happened on the global stock markets. Xavier Ellis from Triple M footy previews the Eagles and Dockers for this weekend. Don't forget to tune in weekdays from 6am on Triple M and LiSTNRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt and Alex join us to talk everything Olympics, Andrew Embley previews a big weekend of footy and we talk the biggest movie of the year with our Movie Analyst Shane A Bassett. Tune in 6am weekdays to Michael for Breakfast and don't forget the text line: 04 800 97 400See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Bunbury a tourist town or a work/life town? Is Jaysen Miguel cut out to be an Olympian? Are there more whales along our coast line? How can I get involved with Orange Sky here in the southwest?  All the answers lies within! Join the Everything Southwest Facebook group to stay in touchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big stories this week featuring Joe Biden pulling out of the election (Sacha Barbour-Gatt from the Briefing drops by to tell us more), Bunning's are dipping their toe into the world of live music with Peking Duck and What So Not leading the way, and did you know you can play bingo with the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? Don't forget to tune in weekdays from 6 on Triple M or the LiSTNR app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SW talent will be running out on Adelaide Oval this weekend as WA look to continue their winning streak over SA. WAFC Country Footy Manager Kane Benson joins us to talk more. Sam Maffett of Rapid Ascent brings the good news as the SW is set to host the 2025 XTerra Asia-Pacific Championships. Busso's most famous Fisho; Holly gives you all the tips for the weekend, and Gig Guru Scotty brings the goods on live musicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on the week that was! The attempted assassination of Donald Trump dominated headlines to start the week, so we caught up with security expert Scott Taylor from Praesidium Group, to see how this could happen. Andrew Embley previews this weekends footy and gives Michael's footy producing at Optus stadium a review. Leah drops in with the new Coffee Doritos and thoughts on emus invading a footy pitch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back! We didn't just have a couple weeks off though, we head off to the Truffle Kerfuffle, tasting an amazing brunch by Chef Amy Hamilton, catching up with mega truffle fan (and Channel 7 presenter) Rick Ardon, the amazing Chef Christine Manfield and Alex Crisp fresh off Masterchef. Hopefully this little taste gets you excited for 2025, it's definitely a SW event worth experiencing.  Don't forget to let us know what events you've been checking out in the Everything Southwest group on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's right AFLW superstar turned head coach Daisy Pearce gives us a rundown of what the Eagles will be up to next weekend, our mate Namu from Barrelled Surf Podcast keeps us across everything surfing and skating (including a 9 year old who pulled off an insane move in front of Tony Hawk!), plus Scotty's gig guide as always to get you in the know for this weekend. Don't forget to join the Everything Southwest Facebook group to let us know what's going on in your part of the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.