Blackers for Breakfast - Triple M Southwest

Ben O'Shea always has all the goss & at this time of year - it's bound to be christmas related. Blackers also couldn't believe that the AFP have to investigate themselves, there is great news for woman's footy in the South West with the exapansion of the ladies SWFL in 2018 and according to the RAC, December 23rd is the most likely day to crash on WA roads. 

Dan the Internut's App of the Week is perfect if you're still helping the big man decide who's naughty or nice! Blackers always finds much humour when it comes to Donald Trump's twitter account - today was no different & Noleen from Margaret River gave the 8:30 Eight a red-hot shake.

The WACA test and the Aussies domination of the 3rd Test has been the talk of the state of the last few days - this morning Brekky Show Producer Aaron brought us up to speed with all of the weekend's sports action in Out of Bounds. Blackers also probed the merits of investing in Bitcoin, after some horrific accidents here in the South West road safety was back on the agenda, and Jim from Margaret River gave the 8:30 Eight a red-hot shake.

Good weather for fishing today and tomorrow (not so good on Sunday!) and with a window open for lovers of Dhufish tomorrow as well, it was the perfect time to catch up with Holly from Oceanic Marine. Cliff dropped in for another edition of Cranky Old Men and Busselton Mayor Grant Henley gave the 8:30 Eight another crack....

Could a new lithium refinery create more than 500 jobs here in the South West by 2019? We heard all about it this morning when Harvey shire president Tania Jackson joined Blackers for Breakfast. Being a 40 year member of the WACA, we were lucky to catch up with Barry Urqhart before he heads to the last ever WACA test match & we also caught up with Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan 

With Christmas in the air, Dan the Internut's App of the Week could be very handy if you've ever lost your car while Christmas shopping! The possible return of Fran Drescher and The Nanny didn't get Blackers very excited, we showed off our (very average) acting ability in What's My Scene & it's hard to believe that The Great Barrier Reef may no longer be with us in 2100.

Before he heads off to enjoy a summer full of crayfish (hopefully!), this morning was our last chance to catch up with Nick Bruining from The West Australian for 2017. Friday night's Hoodoo Gurus gig at Vat2 in Bunbury is a sell-out - Kerry from Busselton suffered through our terrible acting to play What's My Scene and pick up free tickets to the gig and Aaron had a complete wrap of the weekend's sport in Out of Bounds.

Career journalist Richard Shears has some fascinating stories to share on the dark side of Bali. This morning he told us all about "What Happens in Bali: Drugs, murder and misadventure from the dark side of the island paradise" when he joined Blackers for Breakfast. No one in WA can merge properly - neither can Blackers, as we found out when Cliff stopped by for another edition of Cranky Old Men and with the weather on the improve, Holly from Oceanic Marine had everything you need to know if you're throwing a line in this weekend.

The 2017 batch of cherries is amazing- as we found out this morning when Jon and Courtney from the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival joined Blackers for Breakfast. Danny Drummond's Dirty Feed Done Dirt Cheap this morning was an  Asian Sirloin that has to be tasted to be believed and with the Dunsborough Rodeofest, Carols by the Jetty and much more on this weekend, it was great to hear from Busselton Mayor Grant Henley.  

Drowning, dehydration, heat stroke, sunburn - all things we need to be mindful of this summer. We heard all about it this morning when St John Ambulance Community Paramedic Ken Hart joined Blackers for Breakfast. Dylan Robert Thomas is not the most popular person with Blackers (or anyone else for that matter) at the moment, Ben O'Shea from the Inside Cover at The West Australian told us about the Barmy Armie's recruiting drive and somehow the powers that be made a mistake & Dustin Martin's dad is allowed back in Australia.... 

From inspirational moments of bravery, to dogs doing the jobs that no one else can, this morning we heard about true stories of some of the hardest-working dogs in the world when Author Laura Greaves joined Blackers for Breakfast. The female army captain calling for prostitutes to visit soldiers on the front line made Blackers ask a few questions, Dan the Internut's App of the Week could come in handy at this time of year and we couldn't help but mention Nathan Lyon's catch of the year in the 2nd Ashes Test.

New Greens senator Jordon Steele John made quite an impression in his first speech before Parliament last week. This morning we heard what the 23 year old Senator's plans for the future are when he joined Blackers for Breakfast. Nick Bruining from Channel 7 & The West Australian isn't happy about someone stealing one of his craypots, that didn't stop him from bringing us everything we need to know in Your Money and after another big weekend in sports Aaron had Out of Bounds.

Applications for series two of Channel 9's This Time Next Year close in a few weeks. This morning This Time Next Year Producer Stephen Peters joined Blackers for Breakfast. As did Cliff for another edition of Cranky Old Men, and Holly from Oceanic Marine had everything you need to know if you're throwing a line in this weekend.  

Local development, local art - there's always plenty happening in Bunbury and this morning Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan joined Blackers for Breakfast to tell us about everything that's going on. We chewed the fat about the fall from grace of NBC's Matt Lauer, Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had some great advice about staffing demographics for business and with fresh developments in the SSM department, it was logical that Bob Katter`'s name come up....

It's pretty hard to make your way to Bali at the moment. Mount Agung has spewed ash and steam more than 19,000 feet. We heard all about it this morning when University of Tasmania volcanologist Rebecca Carey joined Blackers for Breakfast. Ben O'Shea from the Inside Cover of The West Australian had a whole heap of media movement goss and Steve from Australind did his best in the 8:30 Eight.

The X Trial Australian Championship is a spectacular show the whole family will enjoy, with incredible feats of gravity-defying skill by Australia’s best riders. Before he returns to HBF Stadium in 2018, this morning WA State Champion and X Trial organiser Neil Price joined Blackers for Breakfast. If you're single and apps like Tinder, e-harmony and the like haven't worked for you, then you may love Dan the Internut's App of the Week, and Jessica from Usher rang in to tell us how good it was winning Paul Kelly tickets.

No one knows more about finance in WA than Nick Bruining from The West Australian - this morning he joined Blackers for Breakfast for another edition of Your Money. Aaron had Out of Bounds giving you a complete wrap of all that happened in the World of Sport over the weekend and Monica from Quinninup gave the 8:30 Eight a red-hot crack.

With the weather just starting to fine up, it's the perfect time to throw a line in this weekend. Holly from Oceanic Marine joined Blackers for Breakfast this morning to tell us where they're biting. Ash from Busselton got close in the 8:30 Eight for Piari & Co. and Blackers shared the goss about the WA man who used a bag of twisties to skip work.... 

After another huge Gourmet Escape and with leavers now descending upon Busselton en mass, it's fair to say that's it's been a busy few weeks for Busselton Mayor Grant Henley. This morning Grant joined Blackers for Breakfast. With the imminent arrival of Amazon opening it's Aussie doors, Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had vaulable advice for small retailers and Danny Drummond returned with Cloud Eggs in this weeks edition of Dirty Feeds Done Dirt Cheap. 

With Zimbabwe’s dictator Robert Mugabe finally resigning after his 37-year rule, Walkley Award-winning journalist Adam Shand was the perfect person to speak to, given that he's spent large amounts of time reporting in Zimbabwe. This morning Adam Shand joined Blackers for Breakfast. Ben O'Shea from Inside Cover at The West Australian shared some people's unique ideas around recycling and you learn something new everyday when we play the 8:30 Eight.

Today marks the beginning of Triple M's XL Helping Hamper, which proudly supports the Salvation Army. This morning, Salvation Army Lieutenant Harriet Farquhar joined Blackers for Breakfast. Nick Bruining returned with more financial advice (and some pretty average crayfish tips!) and Aaron brought us up to speed with everything that happened in the world of sport over the weekend in Out of Bounds.

Curtis is coming our way! Before he hits Margaret River for the Gourmet Escape, this morning celebrity chef Curtis Stone joined Blackers for Breakfast. With the results of the Same Sex Marriage survey freshly announced, Blackers and Ben O'Shea from The Inside Cover at The West Australian had plenty to talk about, and Darren from Quinniup won himself Paul Kelly tickets sharing with us a Dumb Thing that he's done.

James Reyne is one of the biggest names in Aussie music history. Before his show at BREC early next year, this morning James joined Blackers for Breakfast. If you have Dinosaur loving kids in the family then this is a must-download - Dan the Internut's App of the Week gives them the chance to shoot a video with a dinosaur, and with Triple M's Dumb Things competition in full swing, Blackers shared with us one of the dumb things he's done.

When he's not dropping craypots, not many know more about finance in WA than Nick Bruining from The West Australian - this morning he joined Blackers for Breakfast. Aaron had Out of Bounds bringing you up to speed with everything that happened in the World of Sport over the weekend and Jess from Usher shared with us her Dumb Thing that she'd done and won her way to Paul Kelly tickets.

Shine a Light for Life is set to illuminate Bunbury this evening, this morning Lorna McGregor, the CEO of Lifeline WA told us all about the event when she joined Blackers for Breakfast. The Cranky Old Men were in full flight when Cliff popped past the studio and Holly from Oceanic Marine told us where they're biting this week. 

2017 has been a big year for WA-born songwriter and surfer Matt Gresham. Before next week's gig at Dunsborough Tavern, this morning Matt Gresham joined Blackers for Breakfast. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus taught us about behavioural economics and Busselton Mayor Grant Henley shared all the details about the busy weekend that he & Busso have in-store. 

Thirsty Merc are doing the hard yards celebrating 15 years out on the road. Before they play the Prince of Wales on Friday night, this morning frontman Rai Thistlethwayte joined Blackers for Breakfast. We also heard from Ross Scott who  has spent some serious hours on his bike making his way to Hobart as part of the Black Dog Ride and the ever-quirky Ben O'Shea from Inside Cover at The West Australian had some interesting details about Mark McGowan on tour.

Some massive funding announcements for the South West were made yesterday while the Premier was in town. This morning we had a full re-cap of Mark McGowan's South West visit when he joined Blackers for Breakfast. The entire nation will stop at 12pm today for the Melbourne Cup - who better to ask for a cup day tip than the voice of racing here in WA, Darren McAullay, and Dan the Internut checked in as he does every Tuesday with his App of the Week. 

The South West is beyond excited to have Ian Moss coming our way this weekend for Blues at Bridgetown! This morning the Cold Chisel legend joined Blackers for Breakfast. Nick Bruining had some interesting tips for those who are looking building a "granny flat" on their property and Aaron had a complete wrap of the weekend's sport in Out of Bounds.

South Bunbury's own Katie Grieve will don the navy blue in the AFLW 2018 after being selected in the 2017 AFL Women's rookie draft, this morning Katie joined Blackers for Breakfast. Cliff dropped in for another edition of Cranky Old Men and Holly from Oceanic Marine told us about the exploits of a 23.5kg dhufish. 

Summer is just around the corner and we can never be too careful in the water. Smiths Beach Surf Life Saving Club are pushing for extra life savers on our beaches in the South West, this morning Keith Warrick from the club joined Blackers for Breakfast. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus told us what effects Halloween has on a business and after a 2 week hiatus, Danny Drummond returned to celebrate tomorrow's National Sandwich Day in style. 

Kev's back!  - Before Fridays gig at the Burekup Country Club, this morning Kevin Bloody Wilson joined Blackers for Breakfast. The suburban boy Dave Warner checked back in to share details about how his new book found him questioned by poilce in connection to the Claremont Serial Killing investigation and Ben O'Shea returned to tell us what we can look forward to on the Inside Cover of The Western Australian.   

 Bon: The Last Highway, The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC's Back In Black is a must own for AC/DC fans. This morning we found out more about the untold story around Bon Scott's death when author Jesse Fink joined Blackers for Breakfast. Dan the Internut's App of the Week is perfect for those that need to navigate the the nightmare that is IKEA, and Aaron had all the Kevin Spacey goss in Showbiz.

Titus O’Reily is one of the funniest and most intelligent people talking about sport in Australia. This morning the sports satirist spoke about his new book when he joined Blackers for Breakfast. Aaron had good news for Lethal Weapon fans in Showbiz, Nick Bruining had some great advice on investing platforms in Your Money and Aaron returned with a complete wrap of the weekend's sport in Out of Bounds.

One of the South West's own is set to be a major player at Blues at Bridgetown. It was great to have Deb 'Spoons' Perry on the show this morning when she joined Blackers for Breakfast. Cliff dropped by and was crankier than ever, Holly from Oceanic Marine told us where they're biting this weekend and Aaron brought us up to speed with all the showbiz goss.

Anticipation for the 25th Blues at Bridgetown is growing.... This morning we were lucky enough to have one of the big names on the bill join us when Aussie music legend Russell Morris joined Blackers for Breakfast. Barry Urqhart from Marketing focus had some interesting info for us on discretionary purchases, and fresh from being re-elected as Busselton Mayor, Grant Henley brought us up to speed with all that's been happening in Busso.

Greg Steele is part of the brainstrust behind Gardstock - a massive benefit gig taking place this Saturday night at the Burlington Hotel. This morning Greg joined Blackers for Breakfast. The ever quirky Ben O'Shea from the Inside Cover at The West Australian told us about his travels through country WA, Chris from Bunbury struck gold (or dinner as it would be!) in the 8:30 Eight and Aaron had all the breaking entertainment goss you need to know in Showbiz.

Every year the Black Dog Ride does a fantastic job to raise awareness of depression and mental health, this morning it was great to have Ross Scott join Blackers for Breakfast. Dan the Internut returned with App of the Week which could come in very handy if you have loved ones travelling by air, and Aaron came in off the bench to bring us Showbiz.

Laser jamming, point to point speed cameras and mobile phone use while driving - Blackers had plenty to discuss with acting Commissioner of Road Safety Iain Cameron when he joined Blackers for Breakfast. Nick Bruing from Channel 7 & The West Australian brought us Your Money with some important tips for those who haven't filed their tax return yet, and after anothe massive weekend of sport Aaron had everything you need to know in Out of Bounds.

The 3-peat is on the cards! The Perth WIldcats have made the perfect start to their title defenc. Before tonight's massive clash between the Wildcats and Melbourne United, this morning Matty Knight joined Blackers for Breakfast. We could be in for some warm (finally!) weather this weekend - Holly from Oceanic Marine told us where they're biting this weekend. Aaron chipped in with a quick wrap of the AFL trade season and Steve from Busselton probably would have won the 8:30 Eight if not for Blackers pretty average tiger impersonation.....

Dave Warner is one Australia's most talented songwriters & performers. Before his show at Caves House on Sunday night, this morning Dave Warner joined Blackers for Breakfast. Danny Drummond from the Wild Bull Brewery made a trimuphant return to the show this morning with another Dirty Feed Done Dirt Cheap, and Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had some interesting details about the fate of Myers.

Always great to have Ben O'Shea from the Inside Cover at The West Australian on board to help us ask the big questions, this morning it was - how many West Australians does it take to change a lightbulb? Seriously. Blackers also spent time this morning questioning some of the new additions to the latest edition of the Oxford Dictionary and we had some sad news for fans of the NRL Footy Show in Showbiz. 

Australia’s largest scale Pink Floyd concept, Echoes of Pink Floyd is making it's way to BREC. Before the show on Friday 10 November, this morning singer Matt Goodluck joined Blackers for Breakfast. Dan the Internut's App of the Week is set to make tape measures a thing of the past, Blackers caught the INXS special on TV last night which caused him to reflect on a unique INXS experience and Lydia from Margaret River rang for a crack at the 8:30 Eight.

Comedy genius Akmal to is set to return to Bunbury next month. Before his upcoming show at BREC, this morning Akmal joined Blackers for Breakfast. Nick Bruining had some great advice when it comes to tax-deductable donations and after another big weekend in sport, Aaron had a complete wrap with Out of Bounds.

David Strassman is set to return to the South West this weekend with his hilarious all-new show. Before his 3 performances at BREC, this morning David Strassman joined Blackers for Breakfast. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had some valuable advice about not getting to carried away with the "economic recovery" and Aaron chipped in with some personal experience on the 15th anniversary of 2002 Bali Bombing.

No better way to celebrate Oztober here at Triple M than by catching up with Oz Rock royalty! Before Dave Gleeson fronts The Angels at The Astor Theatre on the weekend, this morning he joined Blackers for Breakfast. Ben O'Shea from the Inside Cover of the West Australian gave proof as to why his column isn't regarded as being highbrow, Tony Abbott's latest climate change comments gave us plenty of ammuniton and big news for Star Wars fans in another edition of Showbiz.

Len Pascoe is set to hit the Bridgetown Football Club this evening as part of the One For the Road Tour, also featuring Doug Walters and Jeff Thomson. This morning the former Aussie fast bowler joined Blackers for Breakfast. Dan the Internut checked in for his App of the Week, Showbiz came from Aaron (who asked why Blackers couldn't have been the face of Loius Vuitton!) and it was third time lucky for Adrian from Dalyellup who won our 8:30 Eight this morning!

Cosentino is Australia’s greatest illusionist. His new book is called "The Mysterious World of Cosentino". We heard all about it this morning when he returned to Blackers for Breakfast. Nick Bruining gave us more top line financial advice in Your Money and after a massive weekend of sport Aaron brought us up to speed with all the facts about the cracks and glitches with the pitches in Out of Bounds.

The Choirboys are one of Australia's great pub rock bands. This morning Mark Gable joined Blackers for Breakfast and told us all about their new live album. The NBL 2017/18 season tips off this Saturday night - we had Matty Knight from the Wildcats chat about their title defence and Cliff and Blackers had plenty to sink their teeth into this week in another edition of Cranky Old Men.

Danny Drummond returned this morning with another Dirty Feed Done Dirt Cheap.  To celebrate his daughter's birthday he made us Katie's favourite - French Toast with crispy bacon, maple syrup and chilli, when he joined Blackers for Breakfast. Always great to have Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan in the studio with us to chat about the what's been happening in the community & we recieved more top line marketing advice from Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus.

All eyes will be on Mount Panorama this weekend. If the Bathurst 1000 is a must watch for you then the new George Lomas book "Kings of the Mountain" is a must own. This morning George joined Blackers for Breakfast. We also had a chat about new Happiness Index findings, but not so much luck this morning in the 8:30 Eight!