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Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Tuesday 24th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 56:09


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Are electric cars the future in the current fuel crisis?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:12


As the conflict in Iran continues to put pressure on fuel prices are electric cars the way of the future. Trent Nikolic the Editor at Wheels Magazine joins Phil to discuss this and the way the car industry is heading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Israel invades what is the future of lebanon?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 12:33


As Israel invades again, Lebanon faces more turmoil and possible civil war. Mariam Farida Lecturer in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies, Macquarie University joins Phil to give three reasons on where the future of Lebanon is headed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Tuesday 24th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 155:43


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Health & Wellbeing with Russell Setright - 24th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 9:25


Phil chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A current civil war, what is really going on in Myanmar?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 6:56


Since a 2021 military coup, Myanmar has descended into a civil war, with widespread violence, including airstrikes against civilians. A country that faced many struggles overs the years is facing its biggest challengers yet. But is there hope for democracy Phil is joined by Dr Tamas Wells research Coordinator at the Myanmar Research Network and School of Social and Political Sciences at Melbourne University to discuss the ongoing situation and future of Myanmar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vet Chat with Rob Zammit - 24th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:03


Rob Zammit, Resident 2GB Vet joins Phil once a week to answer your pet questions on Vet Chat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Friday 20th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 56:05


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Travel with Sarah - TIME's 'World's Greatest Places' for 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 6:04


Sarah Swain, Senior Journalist in News & Travel at Nine joins Phil to speak on the Unlikely Sydney landmark named one of TIME's 'World's Greatest Places' for 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do people panic buy?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 10:15


Panic buying just makes shortages worse. Why do people do it anyway? Dr Karina Rune Senior Lecturer in Psychology Clinical Psychologist at the University of the Sunshine coast joins Phil to tell the reasons whySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Friday 20th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 154:17


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Behind the Song - Maizie - Boney M 

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 8:33


For the behind the song segment Maizie from Boney M joins Phil to speak on the meaning of the song Rivers of Babylon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasury of Common Sense with Leith Van Onselen - 20th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 6:07


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Paranormal Friday - Mary Rodwell, The Alien Lady - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 10:51


Paranormal Friday - Mary Rodwell - the Alien Lady joins Phil to talk UFO and the contact phenomenon in part 2 of the conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peeping Tom - Jeff Goldblum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 12:43


Legendary Actor Jeff Goldblum joins Phil for the Peeping Tom segment to speak about his career, his tour and his new album Night Blooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Thursday 19th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 55:11


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Is the Iran conflict now spiraling out of control

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 9:47


Greg Barton from Deakin University joins Phil for the latest on the Middle East and whether it has spiraled out of control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Thursday 19th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 156:07


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Terry Barnes - 19th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 19:23


Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser joins Phil O'Neil to discuss the week in politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask Dr Karl - 19th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 7:40


Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, renowned author and science commentator, answers listeners' questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Wednesday 18th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 56:11


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OPAN - Advocating for Older People

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 8:02


Challenges surrounding aged care have been an ongoing issue in Australia for many years. OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) is an organization that has been at the forefront of addressing concerns and advocating change for older Australians. They are calling for reforms and the need for greater access in the home care system. The CEO of OPAN Craig Gear join Phil to speak on OPAN's great work and how you can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Laser weapons are no longer science fiction

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 6:37


Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ has shown us that laser weapons are no longer science fiction. James Dwyer Lecturer, at the School of Social Sciences at the University of Tasmania speaks to Phil on the new technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Wednesday 18th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 160:49


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David Flint - 18th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 20:28


Professor David Flint chats to Phil O'Neil on the week’s important issues & political news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Health & Wellbeing with Russell Setright - 18th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 10:04


Phil chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How crude oil turns into fuel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 8:14


With the fuel crisis gripping the world how do we actually get fuel. Zachary Aman Professor of Chemical Engineering a the The University of Western Australia joins Phil to explain how crude is turned into fuel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Tuesday 17th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 56:10


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Airline Industry and the Middle East Crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 7:26


With the Iran conflict entering its third week air travel has been greatly affected with major corridors through the Middle East under attack. Robyn Ironside, The Aviation Writer at the Australian join Phil to discuss the current situation and what the public can do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vet chat - Pet Dogs can make your children healthier

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 7:00


Pet dogs change the air in your home and make children healthier. Rob Zammit, Resident 2GB Vet joins Phil once a week to speak on all your vet needsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warner and Paramount Merger - What are the ramifciations of this?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 9:59


What happens when two of the biggest media companies announce that they intend to merge, what does this mean for the wider entertainment industry. Paramount Skydance has announced a proposal to buy Warner Bros for $156 Billion which would form one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. However the consequences could have major ramifications for the industry at large. Professor Liam Burke, Associate Professor and cinema and screen studies Discipline Leader at Swinburne University of Technology joins Phil to discuss the deal and its implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the Iran conflict ends?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 9:04


With war raging in Iran and Gulf Nations under attack talk has turned to what will happens once it ends. Bob Bowker Honorary Professorial Fellow, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, at the Australian National University joins Phil to explain the tough decisions that need to be made at the end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Tuesday 17th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 156:25


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Best travel destinations for the 0ver 60s

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 4:44


Sarah Swain, Senior Journalist in News & Travel at Nine joins Phil to speak best destinations for the over 60s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are there enough safeguards around AI?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 13:14


As AI becomes more prevalent in our lives, is the government doing enough to safeguard the public against fears from it. Toby Walsh is Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales joins Phil to discuss AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who was St. Patrick

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 5:19


With St. Patrick's day over the weekend what is the meaning behind it where does he come from and how did the day come about? Meaghan McEvoy Senior Lecturer in History a the Australian National University joins Phil to discuss who St. Patrick was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Friday 13th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 55:21


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Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Friday 13th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 155:55


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Treasury of Common Sense with Leith Van Onselen - 13th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 10:07


Leith Van Onselen joins Phil with the Treasury of Common Sense See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paranormal Friday - Mary Rodwell, The Alien Lady

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 10:00


Paranormal Friday - Mary Rodwell - the Alien Lady joins Phil to talk UFO and the contact phenomenon in part 1 of the conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peeping Tom- Al Jardine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 13:16


Al Jardine from the Beach Boys joins Phil for the Peeping Tom segment to speak about his career and his new tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Thursday 12th March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 56:09


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