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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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    The Pop Quiz: Who directed the Midnight Express (1978)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 64:26


    Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday August 1st edition, to find out if you have the answer correct! 

    The History Quiz: Discovered in Victoria in 1869, what's the name of the largest alluvial gold nugget ever found?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 52:05


    Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 2nd of August, history of gold edition, to find out if you have the answer correct! 

    Mike Pickering: Inside the Haçienda and Manchester's Second Summer of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 22:21


    What happens when an empty warehouse, a group of idealistic musicians and one visionary DJ help spark a musical revolution? Mike Pickering was there for every beat.

    When propaganda looks like entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 20:12


    What if your favourite film wasn't just entertaining but quietly influencing the way you see the world?

    Australian Crawl's rollercoaster ride to the top of the music charts and down to its bitter split

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 35:11


    From Reckless to The Boys Light Up, Australian Crawl produced several classics in just seven years.

    Man's best friend: why dogs have inspired artists for centuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 26:54


    From Roman mosaics to Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog, Loriane Kypiotis takes you through the fascinating history of dogs in art

    The Challenge: Susan is derived from a Hebrew word for which flower?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 65:49


    Play Nightlife's famous Mighty Challenge, our 25 question quiz.  

    Antique books, sporting goods and fireside tools, plus your questions answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 52:57


    Trevor Hancock from the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association talks antique books, sporting goods and fireside tools. Plus all your questions on antiques answered.

    Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 37:01


    The enduring appeal of the honey-obsessed bear his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore. 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 16:10


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra.

    The Challenge: The Puccini opera Madame Butterfly is set in which Japanese city?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 62:35


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday July 30 edition to see if you have the answer! 

    Motortorque with Toby Hagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 47:56


    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.     

    Who invented the sausage sizzle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 10:35


    Philip Clark investigates this Tran-Tasman standoff with Dr Jacqui Newling from Museums of History NSW with New Zealanders claiming the term sausage sizzle, even the recipe.

    Foreign Correspondent - Matthew Doran - ABC Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 21:04


    Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Washington this week to face a more complicated relationship with President Trump, his seventh since Donald Trump returned to power. 

    The Challenge: The jet boat was invented in which country?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 65:04


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday July 29 edition to see if you have the answer! 

    Could we create life after death?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 12:57


    Areil Zelenzikow-Johnston from Monash University joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife and what was once pure science fiction, now might become science fact. 

    Secrecy over the largest weapon ever exploded in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 46:10


    British nuclear testing took place on the Monte Bello islands, 100 kilometres off the Pilbara coast, in June 1956 with the then Menzies' government's obsequious compliance. 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 22:03


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, chief political analyst for The Australia Institute and independent political commentator. 

    Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 12:46


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

    Nightlife Finance with Stephen Koukoulas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 46:46


    Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director of Market Economics, regularly joins Nightlife to discuss the ever-changing world of business and finance and what it means for you. 

    The Challenge: Which English guitarist is nicknamed Slowhand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 63:59


    Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 16:55


    Peter Marks, software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with all the latest in tech news.

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Clare Armstrong - ABC News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 15:01


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Clare Armstrong, the ABC's chief digital political correspondent, based at Parliament House in Canberra. 

    History of Australia's largest civilian maritime disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 17:27


    Philip Clark is joined by Michael Adams, Creator and Host of the Forgotten Australia podcast to reveal the history of what remains our largest civilian maritime disaster.

    The Challenge: Which film is the highest grossing movie of Julia Roberts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 59:17


    Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday July 27 edition to see if you have the answer!

    Tips on treating and avoiding lower back pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 47:12


    Nightlife takes a deep dive into back pain with Philip Clark joined by Professor Manuela Ferreira, Head of Musculoskeletal Health at the George Institute for Global Health in Sydney.

    American Insight with Bill Wyman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 22:09


    Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Bill Wyman, former assistant managing editor of National Public Radio in Washington, and columnist for SMH and the AGE.    

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Josh Butler - Guardian Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 17:14


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Josh Butler, Chief of staff and political reporter at Guardian Australia in Canberra.

    The Jewel in the Crown when travelling Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 13:46


    Listeners to Nightlife and Philip Clark are joined by the intrepid traveller Ute Junker with her best pick for travelling Europe.

    SpaceX Launches the colossal Starship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 11:12


    SpaceX has launched its colossal Starship rocket, standing as tall as a 40-storey skyscraper. It is being described as the world's most powerful rocket. 

    This Mortal Coil: Norse Mythology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 41:11


    Did you know that ‘Wednesday' is named after a Norse god?

    Casanova's daring prison escape and life as a legendary lover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 29:43


    There's more to the Venetian adventurer than his ability to charm the opposite sex. 

    The History Quiz: The Australian Light Horse are most famous for their cavalry charge at which World World One Battle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 58:31


    Play Nightlife's famous History Quiz, Sunday 26th of July edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!  

    Trevor Chappell's 26 Years on the Overnight Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 25:45


    Trevor Chappell has been the voice that kept thousands of listeners company through the small hours, for over two decades. What will he miss the most?

    Why The Odyssey still captivates us 3,000 year later

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 29:30


    Everything you need to know before you see Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey 

    Neil Diamond: the man behind hits like Sweet Caroline and I'm a Believer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 36:05


    Sonny Paladino, the music supervisor for the Neil Diamond musical, explains how they crafted the narrative of the best-selling musician's life through his songs.

    The gigs we'll never forget at St Kilda's Espy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 18:04


    In a new series on Nightlife, we look back on the best live music venues in Australia starting with the Espy in St Kilda

    The Pop Quiz: Who wrote the Lord of the Flies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 53:23


    Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday July 25th edition, to find out if you have the answer correct! 

    How Reese Witherspoon helped Australian writer Charlotte McConaghy crack the US market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 26:39


    Her book, set on a remote Antarctic Island, was inspired in large part by Charlotte's visit to Macqaurie Island, which has its own story to tell. 

    The Mighty Challenge: What is the name of Barnaby Joyce's dog?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 61:15


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

    Brickbats and bouquets for Australia's best and worst packaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 15:54


    The so-called Franken-Can committed a litany of sins according to the Australians who nominated it for the Unpackit Awards.

    For A Moment More: Remembering the HIV/AIDS epidemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 21:37


    Life with an HIV diagnosis in the early 1990s was hard, but a new novel explores how Sydney's gay community faced those challenges.

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