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In this episode of Talking Gippsland, Ed Cowlishaw spends some time newly crowned WNBL champion with the Bendigo Spirit - Asha Nightingale. From finishing year 12 to being accepted into Davidson University to play college hoops. Won a championship in her rookie season in the WNBL and now on the cusp of repping Australia at the under 19 world champs safe to say its been a massive year for the rising star of Australian Basketball. Join Ed Cowlishaw for a good old Gippsland yarn with Asha Nightingale on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ed had a yarn with AFL great, Nathan Buckley, who was a as guest speaker at FarmWorld 2025. Nathan shared personal stories and practical tips to overcome challenges, manage stress, and maintain a healthy lifestyle whilst searching for what we all strive for....Balance. This year at Farmworld, Latrobe Health offered free Shane Warne Legacy Health Checks across all three days of the event. Enjoy a yarn with Ed For Breakfast daily from 6am on Triple M GippslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed catches up with Singer songwriter Daisy Spratt. Daisy calls Phillip Island home with her young family and consider herself a songwriter, before a singer or guitarist. If you're into soul warming indie pop music, to help you ponder the universe, or sing to in the car, then Daisy is your girl. Enjoy a yarn and a laugh with Daisy Spratt on Talking Gippsland with Ed Cowlishaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World superbike round at Phillip Island has come and gone, yet the year ahead for the riders is still set to unravel with plenty of twists and turns in sight. Ed caught up with World Superbike rider Remy Gardner and spoke of what looks to be a trying year for the team. Enjoy a unique insight into what is going on behind the scenes in the World Superbikes with Remy Gardner on Ed for Breakfast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week mysteriously large paw prints were found in the New South Wales' Blue Mountains that has set tongues wagging amongst locals that a panther might be lurking among the forestry. Ed pursued this topic on the show claiming he saw a big black cat like creature on a dark and stormy night after playing a game of basketball near township of Monbulk in the Dandenong ranges back in 1998. Enjoy a yarn and a laugh on the topic of the legend of the big black cats of Gippsland!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Gippsland is back for 2025 and in this episode Ed is revving it up with World WCR rider Tayla Relph. Tayla spent 2024 on the World WCR circuit travelling the world doing what she loves most, racing bikes. It was a year of ups and downs finishing 7th overall in the championship. Yet Tayla is craving to get back into in 2025 and is ready to show the world what she can do on the bike. Enjoy a yarn with World WCR rider Tayla Relph on Talking Gippsland - Local voices with Local stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed catches up with a legend of Gippsland music scene Cash Savage. Cash is a Singer and songwriter who hails out of Port Albert in South Gippsland from a talented musical family (Savage's uncle was Conway Savage, a veteran Australian rock musician and keyboardist for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds). Cash and her band Cash Savage and The Last Drinks have been rocking it out since 2008 and are set for another big year touring Europe and hoping to launch a new album in the next 12 months. Enjoy a good yarn with Cash Savage on Ed For Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed's back for 2025 and what a way to open the year than having a yarn with Drummer, Hard Rockers and a lad from Wonthaggi Leland Hallett. Leland is the drummer for Melbourne band The Dreadful Tides who in there own words are Explosive hard rock at its finest! The band has just released their EP and set for a big year touring. If you love your rock this yarn is for you. Ed For Breakfast 6-10am Daily on Triple M GippslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NYE on the Hill music festival is back for 2024 with another stellar line up ready to bring in 2025 with a bang! Taking part in this year’s event is singer songwriter Jack Botts. Jack has had a massive year touring up and down the country and overseas. Jack took some time out (during a rain delay in the cricket) to have a yarn. Enjoy a chat with one of the countries entertaining musicians, Jack Botts on the Ed for Breakfast podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the episode Ed catches up with Shane Jay from Saferoads for us to talk about the impact one error in judgement can make when driving on our roads. This conversation is for all families to have a listen and take note of how a moment in time can changes the lives of the one you care about. Road safety is everyone's responsibility please take care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed catches up with singer songwriter Steph Strings. Steph has had an incredible year releasing a new album and finishing up tours of Europe and North America with great success. Yet 2025 will be one of rest and writing new music at home on Phillip Island. Enjoy a yarn with Steph Strings on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Little Quirks are touring Gipplsand and Ed spent some time having a yarn and a laugh with the songwriter and lead vocalist Abbey Toole. The two chatted about a recent trip to the UK, the are of songwriting and the joy of releasing there self titled album. You'll also get a listen to there new single Reverie.  Enjoy a feel good chat with Abbey Toole from the Little Quirks on the Ed For Breakfast Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed catches up with AFL Draftees Alix Tauru and Xavier Lindsey from the Gippsland Power. Both footballers were expected to be snapped up in the first round and that is exactly what happened with Alix making his way to the St.Kilda Football Club at pick 10 and at pick 11 it was Xavier's turn being selected to play for the Melbourne Football Club. Enjoy a yarn with two young Gippsland footballers who are about to realise their dream of playing football in the AFL. Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucy Rash from the band Raging Hormones ahead their gig at the Westernport Hotel. Lucy is a born and bred Gippslander and love coming home to rock everyones socks off with her band whilst also dropping a line in to catch the odd fish or squid. Enjoy a yarn with Lucy from the Raging Hormones and a listen to there latest single River of Ants on the Ed for Breakfast Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed spent some time with Costa Georgiadis ahead of the 2024 International Rose Garden festival in Morwell. Costa talks gardening and celebrating everything roses, sustainability and innovation in the Gippsland region, cricket is also a love whilst having a chat to people is another one of his passions. Enjoy a yarn with Costa on the Ed for Breakfast - 6-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was another great week to be in Gippsland, as more talented musicians  toured the region. Ed added a bit of country flavour to the show has he caught up with Gord Bamford and Taylor Moss. Kick back and enjoy a yarn with two country music stars on the Ed For Breakfast show 6am-9am daily on Triple M Gippsland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed discusses the business of professional Basketball in the WNBA and the aspect of getting traded with Aussie Opal Jade Melbourne. Jade opens up about the move to Washington D.C and previews another big season at home in the WNBL with the UC Canberra Capitals. Enjoy a yarn with Jade Melbourne on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed catches up with two young gun aussie riders Jacob Roulstone and Joel Kelso who are competing in the Moto3 category at the 2024 Australian Moto GP on Phillip Island. Both riders have had different journeys this season on the circuit yet are striving for a podium finish on their home circuit. Enjoy a yarn with Ed for Breakfast daily from 6am-9am on Triple M GippslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed sits down with Australian Opal Basketballer Jade Melbourne to recap her journey through the 2024 Paris Olympic campaign that led the team to a Bronze medal. Jade takes us behind the scenes of the Opals intense quest for an Olympic medal, via a shock loss, a blast from Lauren Jackson, spending time in the village and performing on the biggest stage for her country. Enjoy a yarn with Jade Melbourne on the Ed for Breakfast podcast - Local Voices with Local StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed sits down Country singer / songwriter Hayley Jensen to have a yarn about her new single Outskirts. Hayley talking about the inspiration for the new song, a new album in the work and the utter joy of touring and meeting people from all walks of life whilst on tour. Enjoy a chat with Hayley Jensen on the Ed for Breakfast show 6am-9am Monday to Friday on Triple M Gippsland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ed chats with Michael Holloway who has lived and breathed the essence of motorsport for the past 55 years! Michael is apart of the Victorian State Race Series circuit and shares his passion and story with Ed ahead of the round 5 VSRS event on Phillip Island this weekend ( Oct 5 & 6). If you love motorsport enjoy the yarn with Michael Holloway on Ed For Breakfast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed heads out to the coal mining town of Wonthaggi, to catch up with Comedian Marcus Ryan. Marcus has just finished up his tour of Asia and is now set for a big summer ahead on home soil with his new show Marcus Ryan - Eat, Pray, Walk.  Enjoy a yarn that takes you into the world of a comedian who loves a wander, Wonthaggi and the ups and downs of comic circuit. Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories with Ed Cowlishaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year Ed ventured out to the wonderful East Gippsland Winter Festival and stumbled across a couple of unique musicians. One of those musicians was the talented Sasha Kruse who was playing music though engineering modulation. It captured the imagination though sound whilst intertwining the essence of the the didgeridoo.  Join Ed as he catches up with Sasha Kruse and listen to the evolution of Sound modulation in East Gippsland. Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed ventures out East to catch up with acclaimed blues musician Anna Scionti. Anna Scionti (pronounced Shon-tee) is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and bottleneck slide player who mixes it up on cigar box guitar, resonator, lap steel and six-string guitar.  Having lost both her parents as a teenager, Scionti turned to music as an outlet. Her original songs tell stories of love, loss, and longing and are uninhibited, raw and unapologetic in their honesty. They are songs from the heart.  Enjoy a yarn with Anna Scionti on Talking Gippsland - Local Voice with Local Stories      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed has a yarn with the singer - songwriter (epic guitarist) Nathan Cavaleri Nathan was first introduced to Australia aged just seven, when the Today show covered his meeting with one of his guitar heroes, Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. This came about after Nathan was diagnosed with leukemia aged six, a year later (while still undergoing treatment) he was granted his wish to meet Knopfler through the Starlight Foundation. By age eight Nathan was playing guitar on Hey Hey It's Saturday, in front of millions.  Since then Nathan's life has had more ups and downs than a roller coaster at Gumbuya world! Enjoy another yarn on the Ed for Breakfast Show 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed catches up with former Melbourne Demon champion forward Russell Roberston to have a yarn about another intriguing week of AFL footy. In this chat the lads centering in on the drama surrounding the Demons, Robbo is concerned about the form of the blue baggers whilst blowtorching the mob from Freo! Enjoy another footy yarn and laugh with Ed and Robbo on the Ed for Breakfast show 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed catches up with author Iain Duguid who has written a book on how to deal with rude people. Let's Not Be A Dick Today (Pardon the language) is a comprehensive, but in no way complete guide to handle some of the different types of dicks that surround us. Enjoy a laugh and a how to read on dealing with rudeness. Ed For Breakfast 6-9am weekdays on Triple M Gippsland  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the acclaimed release of his seventeenth studio album Bootleg Melancholy,  Aussie music icon Diesel has announced a national headline run to close out 2024, hitting the road with a full band for the Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour, presented by New World Artists. Ed caught up with Diesel and had a yarn about his recent outback adventures and filming a new music video with his family. Catch Diesel live SUN 8 SEP | WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE | WARRAGUL | 6:30-9:30 PM  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed is back with another episode of Talking Gippsland.  In this episode Ed has a yarn with Art Curator David Ashley Kerr. David talks about his passion for art and how it took him from the family dairy farm in Woodside to working to famed art galleries of Europe. Enjoy another great local yarn on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed hands over the reigns to his great mate Shane a Bassett as he chats with Hollywood actor (Heartthrob) Austin Butler. The pair discuss Austin's latest film The Bikeriders and his journey to Hollywood stardom. Grab the popcorn and enjoy a movie treat with Shane a Bassett and Austin Butler on the Ed For Breakfast podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another great yarn lined up for you on this episode of Talking Gippsland. Ed catches up with Paralympic swimmer Emily Beecroft. Emily is a  young swimmer who made the change to move from Gippsland to Queensland during covid lockdowns so she could achieve her dreams of winning a medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Enjoy a catch with Ed Cowlishaw and Emily Beecroft on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed blues and rock musician Lloyd Spiegel has a yarn In the latest episode of the Ed For Breakfast podcast. Ed and Lloyd chew the fat on Lloyd music career and current tour of regional Victoria, his passion for old school computer games and love of the St. Kilda Football Club.   Take a break and enjoy a chat on Ed For Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed catches up with Australian Paralympic swimmer Ruby Storm. Ruby hails out of Traralgon yet moved up to Queensland during the Covid Pandemic to achieve her dream of making the Australian Paralympic swim team for the Tokyo 2020 games. This time round it is a less stressful experience as Ruby is hoping to qualify for the Paris games in July.  Hope you enjoy another good yarn on Talking Gippsland- Local Voices with Local Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland we continue our Olympic themed series focusing on the journey of Gippsland Olympians past, present and future. Angie Blackburn had the privilege of representing Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games (known as the Covid games). Angie has had a lot of stop start moments in her career, from injuries, bushfires and the pandemic of Covid. Yet her focus and love of running has always be true.  Enjoy a yarn with Cann River's own darling of the track Angie Blackburn on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed caught up with Russell Robertson before he headed up to Alice springs for the Dees v Freo match up this weekend. The lads focused in on some big games that will effect the shape of the top eight. Can Carlton step up and win a big game away from home against Port Adelaide? Will the up and down Doggies be barking a W against a injury swept Collingwood? Can the Demons be ruthless and send a message to the rest of the competition they are a real contender? Are the Suns at home, going to be to hot to handle for the rampaging Bombers?  Catch all the action on Triple M Footy 94.3 / 97.9 and via the LiSTNR App  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed catches up again with former Demon high flyer Russell Robertson to preview another big round of AFL footy. The lads discuss the dominance of the Sydney Swans, the resurgent Collingwood, can Gold coast maintain momentum and Harley Reid-mania! Enjoy a yarn talking all this AFL with Russell Robertson on the Ed for Breakfast ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first episode of Talking Gippsland Olympic Series - Gippsland Olympians Past, Present and Future. Ed catches up with former Middle distance runner Julian Paynter who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games. Julian story takes you on a journey from the rolling hills of Newborough and Moe to the biggest sporting event in the world. Enjoy the ups and down of an elite athlete striving to become an Olympian on  Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedic trio Shooshi Mango fresh from a hugely successful US and UK tour are set to launch their 'Home Made' Australian tour in August. First stop is the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon. Ed caught up with the lads - Joe, Carlo and Andrew and had a yarn about their recent success and how you can have a laugh with them come August 3 at GPAC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grind of the VNL season has started to take shape for our Gippsland Stars. The scoreboard has not had a favorable look about its for our squad but according to mid courter Hollie Bugeja that has now had a negative effect on the squad. In this episode Ed gets out and about and catches up with Gippsland Stars mid-courter Hollie Bugeja and chats about her love of family, study and building a great club culture at the Gippsland Stars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's always a great yarn on the Ed for Breakfast show and in the latest podcast Ed chat with Country music icon Troy Casser-Daley ahead of his national tour. Ed and Troy talk about the impact of country music, their first car and fishing in the Top End. Troy's Between the fires tour starts this month – featuring new music and some old favorites as he tours around Australia including performances in Bairnsdale and at the famed Noojee pub. Enjoy a yarn with Ed for Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed wanderers down to Yarram in South East Gippsland and has a yarn with Alice and Rowan who form the wonderful indie pop-folk rock duo Ally Row. It hasn't all been all smooth sailing for Ally Row yet together, they have found love and created a powerful musical energy that is getting rave reviews up and down the coast of the country. Nestle in at Café Aga in Yarram for a yarn with Ally Row on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed catches up with former AFL star Russell Robertson to preview another bumper round of action in the AFL. From the Showdown to the Battle of the Bridge and the epic rivalry of Carlton Collingwood. Enjoy the build up to rivalry round on Ed for Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday evening, aspiring female basketballers from around the world gathered  New York City and around TVs, phones and radios in hope of hearing their name called out in the WNBA draft.  Three Australians would get the call up to represent a WNBA team in 2024 and one of those was Jaz Shelly from Moe Gippsland. Jaz has spent the last 5 years in the college system over in the USA playing basketball, and on Tuesday the dream of playing in the WNBA became real. Ed caught up with her proud father Phil who spoke of the journey and the emotions involved when hearing his daughter would be playing in the WNBA. Enjoy another local yarn on the Ed For Breakfast PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed sits down for a chat with Stacie Gardiner - 23 & Under VNL Assistant Coach. The pair talk about how important the Stars program will be for future Gippsland netballers and how this current group has prepared itself for the VNL season with an epic pre season campaign. Get your Netty Fix with the Gippsland Stars podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ed caught up with comedian Troy Kinne. Troy (who hails out of Sale) is mostly known for his own Sketch Comedy TV shows - KINNE (7 Mate) and KINNE TONIGHT (CH10).  In this episode Ed and Troy take a trip to Bairnsdale via bakery's, the Sale Sonics basketball club and an encounter with a slippery slide that didn't end well for Troy when he was a child. Enjoy a laugh and a trip down memory lane with Troy Kinne on the Ed for Breakfast Podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love championing our local musicians on Talking Gippsland and in this episode Ed catches up with a Gippsland carpenter who has the big dream of dominating the country music scene. Ethan Calway has called Gippsland home for the few years after traveling down the Stuart Highway from the Kimberley township of Kununurra.  Ethan loves playing his guitar, having a yarn and travelling this great country in search of making his dream come true as a country musician. Enjoy another Gippsland yarn on Talking Gippsiand - Local voices with Local stories  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Cowlishaw catches up with former high flying former Melbourne footballer Russell Robertson for there weekly yarns about footy on the field. The focus of the chat this week was what has be happening off field and behind closed doors with the focus on out of session player drugs tests for both performance enhancing and illicit drugs. This chat was recorded just as the news broke 10.30am Wednesday 27th or March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ed has a yarn with Jordan Canovan co Captain of the Gippsland United Basketball club. Jordan is an elusive classy basketballer on the court and Ed has worked overtime to simply get Jordan on the show (two years of hustling!). They finally sat down for a yarn and spoke about leadership, expectations and how he is loving his time in the Green and Black. Enjoy talking hops with Jordan Canovan on the Ed For Breakfast PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Gippsland Stars podcast Ed catches up with two wonderful personalities of the Under 19s program. Captain Anna Mooney and Wing Defense Lainey Downie drop by the studio to share there thoughts on Leadership, teamwork, having fun and what they get up to off the court. Enjoy the catch up with Anna and Lainey on the Gippsland Stars Podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ed caught up with Aussie rock legend Ross Wilson. Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks present Now Listen! We're Steppin' Out!50 Years of Hits Tour for 2024 and this week the tour headed out to Gippsland. The chat centered around the celebration of over '50 Years of Hits' including tracks from his latest EP on Bloodlines Records, 'She's Stuck On Facebook All The Time', and everything in between. Kick back and enjoy a yarn with Ross Wilson on Ed For Breakfast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed rolls up his sleeves to pick some Strawberries and enjoy farming life with a twist at the Berry Dairy just outside of Maffra. Ed is joined in conversation with owner / operator Nicole Saunders who explains why her family relocated from New Zealand to start a new business in the middle of a flood prone paddock in Gippsland.  Enjoy a yarn at the Berry Dairy on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.