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Allegra Spender was re-elected as Independent Member for Wentworth in the May election, and came to see Alan Field for a chat on Monday Drive following the first sitting session of the new Parliament. [...]Read More... from Allegra Spender MP, Federal Member for Wentworth

David Barr talks to Charlie Lewis who has written a thumbnail sketch in Crikey of conspiracy theories in the United States. The conversation ranges from Roswell aliens, JFK assassination, QAnon and Jeffrey Epstein. Listen to Charlie Lewis share his knowledge on conspiracy theories in an interesting conversation with Drive Tuesday’s host David Barr.   [...]Read More... from Conspiracy theories are as American as apple pie

We all love a good coffee, and Dan Fitzsimmons, boss of Eastside Radio sponsor The Coffee Roaster, discusses with Alan Field on Monday Drive what the components of a really good coffee are. [...]Read More... from The Coffee Roaster

A sense of community and belonging, this is what Holdsworth is all about. Holdsworth Community is a non-profit organisation based in Woollahra, operating around Sydney Eastern Suburbs. It focuses on providing services for the community from young children, families and aged care. Craig Rutherford was appointed as CEO this year, in this interview, he shares [...]Read More... from A sense of community – Interview with Craig Rutherford

Dirk Hansen discusses with Alan Field on Monday Drive the need for fitness and strength training as we age. [...]Read More... from Fitness in Ageing

The Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA) is an organisation promoting jazz across Australia. The organisation has evolved in recent months with new staff and projects developing. They have been trying to re-energize the music scene in Sydney especially surrounding Jazz music. This is why they created Jazz Now, evenings of fun jazz and improvised music. [...]Read More... from Interview with Novak Manojlvic: Artistic Director of SIMA

We're joined by actress, activist and author Hannah Diviney, who unpacks everything you need to know about Sydney's Disability Pride Festival happening Saturday, 26 July, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Town Hall. This is a free, disabled-led celebration — every organiser, performer, and volunteer brings their story, identity, and lived experience. Under the bold theme [...]Read More... from Hanna Diviney – Sydney's Disability Pride Festival

James O'Donnell is one of the most celebrated concert organists of our time. As the principal organist at Westminster Abbey for 24 years, he has played at royal weddings and funerals, as well as many other prestigious events around the world. He speaks with Alan Field on Monday Drive about his music and his upcoming [...]Read More... from James O’Donnell

Sjaella is an acapella group of six exceptional German women about to take Australia by storm. Franziska from the group shares the story of the group’s creation, development, and their music with Alan Field on Monday Drive. [...]Read More... from Sjaella

“Every day without alcohol makes a difference”Nicole Lee is Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute. She talks to David Barr about the benefits of moderating alcohol intake. [...]Read More... from Professor Nicole Lee – Benefits of Moderate Alcohol Intake

How do Iranians feel about their government? David Barr talks to Dr Simon Theobald of Notre Dame University about public opinion of Iran’s regime on Tuesday Drive. [...]Read More... from David Barr Speaks to Simon Theobald About Iran on Tuesday Drive

Listen to Sahaj Mand, Technical Director of the USYD Rocketry Team talk about their challenges and experiences at IREC Sydney University’s Rocketry team participated in the International Rocket Engineering Competition back in June, where they went up against thousands of university students across 19 different countries in the scorching heat of Midland, Texas in the [...]Read More... from USYD Rocketry Team Became World Champions at IREC 2025 – 1st Place

In this episode of Friday Drive, John interviews wine expert Mike Bennie form P&V merchants, who shared his insights into the world of wine, its history, technology and his practical tips to improve the life of your wine. During this episode you will be taught about the different types of wines through Australia’s history of [...]Read More... from Interview with Mike Bennie from P&V Merchants: Wine Expert

Interview with Ali Skiba Sound healing medicine woman, has just released her debut album. David Barr talks to her about her music. [...]Read More... from Ali Skiba – New Album Release

Melbourne jazz guitarist & band leader, Mark Morand has an ongoing project which he calls 32 Bars in 32 Bars. He writes new songs for different venues until reaching the goal of performing and filming 32 new songs at 32 different venues. He has just released song 21, You’re Gonna Get Burned. David Barr talks [...]Read More... from David Barr Speaks to Mark Morand

Why do dogs eat poo? Should we be concerned if our favourite mutt does this? David Barr talks to Dr Mia Cobb from the Animal Welfare Science Centre, University of Melbourne [...]Read More... from Canine Coprophagia

The word incel has come to evoke a digital underworld of resentment, misogyny, and radicalisation. But it didn't start that way. Once, it simply named the quiet pain of feeling unwanted. On Tuesday Drive, David Barr speaks with Dr Farid Zaid, senior lecturer in psychology at Monash University, to unpack the evolution of the incel [...]Read More... from Interview with Dr Farid Zaid about Incel

With the Burt Bacharach Songbook tour happening Tony talks to the stars of the show Vivian Ross with guest EC Adams. From the USA, these two performers are touring the Burt Bacharach Songbook and we get to learn more about them growing up with a deep connection to Bacharach and music. They discuss how people [...]Read More... from Interview With Vivian Ross and EC Adams

Thursday Drive had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music and Lead Curator for Vivid Live at the Sydney Opera House. Ben talks about his job and how exciting it is to plan events at such a famous location. He shares what's coming up for Vivid Live, a music festival that focuses [...]Read More... from Interview with Ben Marshall about Vivid LIVE

Vivid Live is the accompanying music program that supports the spectacular light festival Vivid held annually across winter in Sydney. It comprises a multitude of performances at both Carriageworks and the Sydney Opera House as well other prominent locations such as City Recital Hall and Tumbalong Park to name a few. Julian Ramundi from Destinations [...]Read More... from Julian Ramundi Destinations NSW Highlights Vivid Live

Tamara-Anna Cislowska is an Australian concert pianist who gave her first public performance at age two, and began recording for the ABC at age three. She spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive of her motivation, her love of music, and the important collaborations in her life. [...]Read More... from Tamara-Anna Cislowska

In this episode, Tony speaks with filmmaker Ben de Hoedt about his striking new film Disappear Here, launching this week at The Ritz. They delve into the film’s gritty inspirations, its subversive take on modern Australian identity, and why it’s already generating buzz as a future cult classic. A must-listen for cinephiles and curious creatives [...]Read More... from Interview with Ben de Hoedt – Disappear Here Documentary

In the lead-up to the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ performance of the mighty Bach St Matthew Passion, internationally acclaimed operatic baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes chats with Alan Field on Monday Drive and Classical Beats about his life, his career and his own passions. [...]Read More... from Teddy Tahu Rhodes

Virginia Lowe speaks with Nadia Piave from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music about the Conservatorium Open Academy – a vibrant program offering music courses for all ages and skill levels. They delve into the importance of accessible music education, the joy of lifelong learning, and how the Academy helps foster creativity across the community. [...]Read More... from Interview with Nadia Piave from Con Open Academy

Greens Candidate for Wentworth, Nick Ward, joined Alan Field for a chat onthe Greens’ perspective of what’s important in the upcoming election. He hada chat in the Bondi Studio on Mondav Drive. [...]Read More... from Interview with Nick Ward

Carlton-based artist, Shai, sits down with Tony to discuss his new art exhibition. He discusses his background in art from his time at school as well as the influence of his parents and his childhood growing up in Africa. He is an individual on the autism spectrum and art is both a way of artistic [...]Read More... from Shai De Vletter-Sont talks about his new exhibition

Alan sits down with Ro Knox, the Liberal Party’s candidate for the eastern suburbs seat of Wentworth. She faces off against current teal/ independent MP, Allegra Spender. Alan asks her about her many years living in Wentworth as well as many other issues ranging from nuclear power to bike lanes and why she is now [...]Read More... from Interview with Ro Knox, Liberal Candidate for Wentworth

Benjamin Northey, Conductor-in-Residence of the Sydney SymphonyOrchestra, spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive about music in his life, andthe new SO Sydney Town Hall Concert Series. [...]Read More... from Interview with Benjamin Northey

The Australian music scene is about to be gifted with a combination of fourguitarists who have decided to come together and form the Australian GuitarQuartet. World renowned guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, AndrewBlanch and Vladimir Gorbach, and took some time to chat with Alan Field onMonday Drive and Classical Beats about the new group and [...]Read More... from The Australian Guitar Quartet on the scene

Jack Cannons AM is the founder of the “Bush to Beach” program whichinspires hope, confidence and self-esteem, while providing an incentivefor the children of our indigenous community in the far north west of thecountry to attend school. Alan Field spoke to Jack Cannons on MondayDrive. [...]Read More... from The Bush to Beach program with Jack Cannons AM

Mentoring Men is a program designed to help men navigate life’s challenges,foster resilience, and build a sense of purpose and well-being throughmeaningful relationships. Its CEO Filipe Gama e Silva, and Mento Peter Ulmertalk to Alan Field about this transformative initiative, and difference they’vemade to the lives of countless individuals. [...]Read More... from Mentoring Men helping navigate life’s challenges

John Waters is an English-born Australian film, theatre and television actor,singer, guitarist, songwriter, and musician. He talked with Alan Field onMondav Drive about his life and his varied talents which have led up to hiscurrent production: Radio Luxembourg. [...]Read More... from Interview with John Waters

Join us as we dive into the world of a Ethio soul and jazz star, exploring his unique take on music and the story behind his artistry. In this exclusive episode, David will talk with him about how he creates his music, how he describes his own sound, and get a rare glimpse into his [...]Read More... from Interview with Dereb The Ambassador 

Dr Sabrin Farooqui, OAM, talks to Alan Field on Monday Drive about the issuesfacing members of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community,and how the Cultural Diversity Network Inc, of which she is the founder andPresident, is addressing those issues. [...]Read More... from Interview with Dr Sabrin Farooqui

A/Professor Suzi Edwards is a senior lecturer in biomechanics and motorcontrol & learning, and is an expert in the disciplines of exercise and sportsscience. In a fascinating and wide rangine, discussion with Alan Field onMonday Drive, she discusses current issues in sports science, and the researchbeing undertaken and its application to make sports safer for [...]Read More... from Interview with Suzi Edwards

The Greyhound racing industry is heavily subsidised by governments even though there is well documented evidence about the shameful treatment of the animals.  Drive Tuesday talks to Kylie Field, NSW spokesperson for the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds [...]Read More... from Interview about Greyhound Cruelty

Dr Philip Tong is a dermatologist and founder of Dermscreen, who aim to make skin solutions more accessible, promoting early detection of skin cancer, through their innovative photographic technologies. Their total body imaging captures 95% of your skin’s surface, allowing specialist dermatologists to view and assess your skin health remotely, removing the time needed to [...]Read More... from Interview with Dermatologist Dr Philip Tong

The Goldner String Quartet are an Australian string quartet consisting of Dene Olding, (violin), Dimity Hall (violin), Irina Morozova (viola) and Julian Smiles (cello). After their 1997 debut at London, they soon were critically acclaimed, and were being invited to many prestigious festivals around the world. They have even received an ARIA Music Award nomination [...]Read More... from Interview with Goldner String Quartet Member – Julian Smiles

Eastside 89.7FM is proudly sponsored by Peninsula Air Conditioning. As summer approaches, our air conditioners work overtime to keep us cool. Join Tony as he interviews Colin from one of our local business sponsors, Peninsula Air Conditioning, about their exceptional air conditioning products and services. Peninsula Air Conditioning, based in Warriewood, have been providing air [...]Read More... from Interview with Local Business Sponsor – Peninsula Air Conditioning

A pocket history of America via five songs on the Washington DC to Pittsburgh Greyhound. David Barr talks to Charlie Lewis from Crikey about the five songs. [...]Read More... from A Pocket History of America via five songs

Support Act is described as the heart and hand of Australian music. Why the hand? Because they have been lending a helping hand to Australian musicians who have needed assistance for almost 3 decades now. Musicians are often the first to give assistance to charitable causes so it's wonderful to see some charity extended their [...]Read More... from Interview with CEO of Support Act, Clive Miller, about Aus Music Month and Aus Music T-Shirt Day 2024

Join Alan as he interviews the famous Grammy-Award winning Violinist Joshua Bell. Joshua’s talents were discovered at any early age when he used rubber bands on dress drawers to craft his first stringed instrument, from then onwards it has been an upward trajectory to success. Multiple successful performances and awards later, he occupies a position [...]Read More... from Interview With Joshua Bell

In an interview, Pierre Stock, who curated Le Grape Escape, highlighted the event's celebration of France's finest wines, featuring 110 selections from regions like Beaujolais and Champagne. He emphasized the unique identity of Beaujolais wines, their perfect pairing with French cuisine, and the opportunity for guests to enjoy tastings while exploring Sydney's top French-inspired culinary offerings. [...]Read More... from Interview with Pierre Stock, the organizer of “Le Grape Escape”

In this podcast, Tony Smythe discusses the history, purpose, heart and mission of the Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship with All The Best’s Executive Producer, Phoebe Adler-Ryan. All The Best is a nationally syndicated program with a focus on storytelling. In partnership with FBI radio, this program offers a one-of-a-kind fellowship commemorating Jesse Cox – the [...]Read More... from Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship: Interview with All The Best’s Executive Producer Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Rory Graham, “aka” Rag ‘n’ Bone Man is coming to the Bluesfest in 2025 and will also be doing a Gig at the Enmore. Since he burst on the scene with his deep baritone voice, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man has become a major player in the Neo Blues/ Soul Scene. David Barr talks to him [...]Read More... from Interview with Rag’n’Bone Man