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Nightlife with Phil Clark and Sarah MacDonald has everything you need to get you through the night, seven nights a week.

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    Nightlife News Breakdown - Sara Tomevska - SBS World News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 18:12


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Sara Tomevska, federal political correspondent at SBS World News.

    The Fate of Our Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 13:49


    It's springtime, usually a time of lots of bees buzzing around gardens. However, since the 2022 arrival and rapid spread of Varromite through NSW, Victoria, South Australia and into Queensland, gardens are a little on the quieter side.  

    Motortorque with Toby Hagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 48:49


    If you're trying to decide which car to buy or want to learn more about the latest EVs on the market, Motortorque can help.

    Foreign Correspondent - Steven Erlanger - Berlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 18:16


    The fall of Pokrovsk seems inevitable with Russia throwing enormous forces into the city to finally capture the eastern coal-mine city. Questions are rising over what will happen next. 

    The Mighty Challenge Thursday November 20th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 58:31


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 12:40


    Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.   

    The Mighty Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 69:20


    Test your knowledge of obscure and specific things with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!

    Nightlife News Breakdown — Greg Jericho: Columnist with the Guardian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 19:05


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute

    Nightlife Health — Surviving Christmas Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 12:13


    Psychologist Carly Dober joined Phillip Clark on Nightlife with practical tips for navigating the Christmas and new year chaos 

    A.C. Grayling — Saving Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 50:22


    A.C. Grayling is a philosopher and founder of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University in London and in his new book For The People he argues the case for democracy and urgency of the struggle to revive it.

    Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 14:04


    Peter Marks, mobile software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics, joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife.

    The Mighty Challenge Tuesday November 18th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 63:14


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Nightlife History with Michael Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 15:27


    Michael Adams, Creator and host of the "Forgotten Australia" podcast, joins Philip Clark for another intriguing flashback in history.

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Katina Curtis - The West Australian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 20:54


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade.

    Sports Analysis with Warwick Hadfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 18:23


    Sports Broadcaster and Author Warwick Hadfield joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.

    Nightlife Finance with Roger Montgomery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 49:21


    Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investments, joined Philip Clark to discuss the latest finance news and take questions from Nightlife listeners. 

    The Mighty Challenge Monday November 17th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 61:35


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Wellness Mindsets & Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 49:20


    Wellness is a term you hear a lot these days. Rather than a simple description of a state of being we'd all like to be in, it has become a marketing term, a shortcut for a whole host of ways to separate you from your money.  

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News First

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 23:02


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First. 

    Nightlife Science with Jacinta Bowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 14:31


    ABC Science Reporter Jacinta Bowler joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in science and space. 

    Nightlife Travel - Barmedman Mineral Pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 11:49


    Philip Clark is joined by Marina Uys, Blandshire Tourism and Admin Officer, to discuss why a mineral pool that draws travellers from far and wide for some mineral bath immersion. 

    This Week In History: Benazir Bhutto wins Pakistan's 1988 election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 27:22


    How Benazir Bhutto became the first female leader in the Muslim world.

    The Nightlife History Quiz: Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 58:01


    Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz! 

    1985: Jimmy Barnes' Best Year Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 48:43


    Jimmy Barnes shares his favourite music from the year that changed his life.

    Why docos about the making of films are sometimes better than the films themselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 49:52


    C.J. Johnson shares his favourite docos about the making of a film.

    The Nightlife Pop Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 59:23


    Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz! 

    Jimmy Barnes picks his favourite music from the year that changed his life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 48:43


    Jimmy Barnes programs a playlist from 1985, the year Working Class Man was released.

    The Sober Diaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 30:38


    Clare Pooley is a New York Times best-selling author with three novels, including her most recent book How to Age Disgracefully. None of this would've been possible if she didn't give up the booze a decade ago. When she decided it was time to stop, she didn't want to tell anyone, so she wrote about it first on a blog, then in her first book The Sober Diaries. As we dive into the festive season, it was a great time to have Clare on to share her story.

    The Writers – The Mushroom Tapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 31:21


    We'll never be able to hear the words 'beef wellington' again without thinking of Erin Patterson.

    The Mighty Challenge Friday November 14th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 59:26


    Test your knowledge of obscure and specific things with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!  

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    Nightlife Health - Gluten Sensitivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 12:53


    Do you have gut issues every time you eat wheat or gluten, despite not having coeliac disease or allergies?  

    Coral Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 45:51


    The coral reefs fringing Australia are one of our most treasured natural spectacles. And we hear about their degradation in the news often, but this month it was revealed that warm water corals have been found growing further south in NSW. 

    Foreign Correspondent - Adeel Azhar - Pakistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 15:03


    Two bomb blasts a day apart in India and Pakistan's capitals have put officials in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan on edge, potentially reigniting a cycle of suspicion and blame. 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Karen Barlow - The Saturday Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 17:39


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Karen Barlow, Chief Political Correspondent for The Saturday Paper.

    The Shortest History of Australia - Mark McKenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 47:38


    There are myriad ways to talk about our history. It isn't just one story, and perhaps that is the problem in getting any agreed understanding of who we are and where we came from.

    Nightlife Health - Protein

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 12:31


    Have you noticed the increase in protein in health messaging? Have we all been lacking sufficient protein until now, or is this just the latest food marketing fad, similar to the fat-free trend of the 1990s? 

    Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 10:37


    Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news. 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Ron Mizen - Australian Financial Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 20:14


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ron Mizen, Senior Political Reporter for the Australian Financial Review, who covers politics, economics, business and law. 

    The Mighty Challenge Wednesday November 12th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 60:55


    Are you into trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of the cryptic to the only quiz played live, all around Australia. Join the host of Nightlife Philip Clark for The Mighty Challenge!   

    Critical Minerals and Geopolitics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 49:26


    Critical minerals are becoming increasingly valuable as we transition to a technology-centred world. They've become a feature on the global geopolitical stage.  

    Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wen Lei Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 12:54


    Nightlife critic of screens large and small, Wen Lei Ma joins Philip Clark to review the latest to watch.  

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Paul Bongiorno - The Saturday Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 20:43


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Paul Bongiorno, veteran political reporter with 30+ years of experience and columnist for The Saturday Paper. 

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