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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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    Retrain your algorithm with nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 30:17


    Nostalgia is the perfect way to convert your social media feed from doom to delight. Dr Lisa Harrison, a lecturer in communications and media at Flinders University and social media nostalgia lover, Elle Savage, join Bern Young on Nightlife.

    Burnout busting tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 33:31


    Hear from Nick Orchard, a burnout specialist, about how to set yourself up for the year ahead and avoid burnout that can derail even the strongest person.

    Old Girls On The Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 14:35


    Old Girls On The Road is a club for women that love vintage cars. The founder of the group chats to Bern Young about her love of cars, dealing with sexism and her beloved Blanche.

    US News: WEF, Greenland and scaling Taipei 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 21:49


    For the latest US news, Andrew Romano speaks to Bern Young.

    The Nightlife Mighty Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 54:29


    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 Bern Young for The Mighty Challenge! 

    Oldest Rock Art Ever Discovered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 12:10


    The oldest known rock art in the world has been discovered by a team of Australian and international researchers, in a cave on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. 

    Foreign Correspondent - Rob Watson - BBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 14:58


    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly disagreed with US President Donald Trump over his renewed pressure campaign for the annexation of Greenland.  

    The Mighty Challenge Thursday January 22nd 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 66:19


    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!   

    NATO, Greenland and the New World Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 49:47


    At the World Economic Forum currently underway in Davos Switzerland, US President Donald Trump said the "framework" of a future deal for Greenland has been reached, after he met with NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte.

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Greg Jericho - The Guardian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 16:26


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

    Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 11:28


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

    Plastics Recycling Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 49:36


    Soft plastic collection points are returning to some supermarkets after years in limbo. But what really happens to your plastic after you drop it off for recycling? 

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Clare Armstrong - ABC News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 18:54


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

    Solar Energy with Finn Peacock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 46:47


    Philip Clark is joined by the author of The Good Solar Guide, an electrical engineer with expertise in rooftops, to answered general questions all about solar power and batteries. 

    Nightlife History - 1803 Sullivan Bay Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 19:18


    Clive Smith, President of the Nepean Historical Society at Sorrento Museum joined Philip Clark with the fascinating history of a key link in the expansion of the colony. 

    Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 13:17


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

    The Mighty Challenge Tuesday January 20th 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 54:37


    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 News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News First

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 30:47


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

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Sara Tomevska - ABC Political Reporter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 18:15


    Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Sara Tomevska, federal political reporter for ABC in Canberra.

    The Mighty Challenge Monday January 19th 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 57:47


    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!   

    Knee Health - Can They Be Fixed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 48:47


    Philip Clark is joined by Professor Kay Crossley, Director of the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, with tips on how to keep our knees healthy. 

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    This Week in History: X-Rays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 28:02


    What was the X-ray craze in 1896 like and how has the technology been used in history since it was discovered 130 years ago?Matthew Lavine, from the Department of History at Mississppi State University discusses in This Week in History.

    Sunday Science with Chris Smith: Chickenpox Vaccines, Space Junk and Space Station Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 27:17


    Chris is a Medical consultant in the UK, specialising in clinical microbiology and virology at Cambridge University, and founder and managing editor of  "The Naked Scientists" podcast and radio programs.  

    Split Enz Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 20:24


    Tim and Neil Finn sit down with Bern Young to discuss Split Enz from the beginning to the 'Forever Enz' tour of 2026.

    Anniversary Album: Spice - Spice Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 21:23


    In this week's Anniversary Albums segment, Mick Radojkovic explores the debut album and origins of Spice Girls on Nightlife with Bern Young

    What to Watch on TV with Nancy Hansch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 50:33


    Do you get stuck with what to watch on TV? Let Nancy Hansch help you find a new show with her super-power, suggesting TV shows!

    James Reyne's best year ever: 1969

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 29:29


    James Reyne shares the songs from the year he reckons was the best ever for music: 1969.

    The Nightlife Pop Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 50:48


    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 Bern Young for The Pop Quiz! 

    Postcard from the Arctic with Suzanne Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 18:01


    Regular Weekend Nightlife host Suzanne Hill is away and has had the chance to experience the life and lights of the Arctic Circle. She shared her experiences with Bern Young

    150-year old washed up shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 11:25


    19th century hobnailed shoes have been washing up to a Southern Wales beach. So where ...and when...have they come from?Angela Ferguson from BBC News, joins Bern, to find out..

    Using AI as your personal assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 32:59


    Allow two real human guides to help you through the muddle of AI and how to make it work for you.Dr Nici Sweaney, CEO of AI Her Way and Petr Adamek, CEO of the Canberra Innovation Network are your guides!

    The Writers: William McInnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 39:06


    William McInnes joins Bern Young on Nightlife to talk about his latest book, "It's a Scorcher - Tales of the Australian Summer."

    US News with Andrew Romano - Insurrection Act, Greenland, Nobel Prize and ISS Astronauts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 18:36


    News out of the United States seems to come thick and fast, but we have Yahoo News', Andrew Romano each week to dissect the latest. This week, the possible invokiing of the Insurrection Act, the latest on Donald Trump's plans for Greenland and why have four astronauts returned early from the International Space Station?

    The Mighty Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 53:30


    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 Mighty Challenge! 

    The Mighty Challenge Thursday January 15th 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 50:47


    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 True Crime - Earliest Known Serial Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 13:11


    Author and historian Adam Selzer joins Nightlife to reveal the crimes of H.H. Holmes, Americans earliest known serial killer. 

    Foreign Correspondent - Tingting Liu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 13:36


    An unusual move from Chinese officials is taking place, the urging of European countries not to grant visas to Taiwanese figures.  

    Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 19:27


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

    Motortorque with Toby Hagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 50:14


    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.  

    Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 12:32


    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 Jan 14, 2026 21:50


    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.

    Nightlife Food - Nat Thaipun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 14:10


    MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun has put together a range of Thai inspired recipes for her latest cookbook, Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere.  

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