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This week on Radio Architecture, Ilana's guests are DEBBIE RYAN & ROB MCBRIDE. McBride Charles Ryan Founders, Debbie Ryan and Rob McBride, bring more than 30 years of combined experience across architecture, design, education, and advocacy. McBride Charles Ryan is a multi-award-winning architectural practice recognised for expanding the architectural envelope to enrich people's lives and bring meaning and quality to the urban environment. With more than 30 Australian Institute of Architects Awards, including three Victorian Architecture Medals alongside numerous international publications and accolades, MCR has established itself as one of Australia's most celebrated design studios. Debbie Ryan, an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, is recognised as one of Australia's leading designers and voices within the profession. Guided by an intuitive approach shaped by her arts background, Debbie explores the relationship between form, space, and materials to create work that seeks to make lives better at its core. Rob McBride brings a passion for architectural history, combined with a background in science and mathematics which continues to inform and invigorate his approach to design. He is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, and an Adjunct Professor at RMIT. Together, Debbie and Rob continue to shape architectural discourse through built work, teaching, advocacy, and a shared commitment to creating thoughtful, diverse, and enduring architecture.

Tom & Joe from Melbourne Death Metal band GUTLESS chatted with Jackson about the early days of the band, music influences, recording plans, and lots more.

Homegrown & Proudly DIY. Amplifying Art & Music across the Mornington Peninsula. Join Jordan, Will, Nick and special guest, Lily, the founder of Florien Magazine.

Get Out And Do Something Green is a grassroots movement - a space where local people can engage in activities to ignite environmental change. Robyn chats with Jessie & Jono from Edigrocer - Edithvale's Community Greengrocer.

Get Out And Do Something Green is a grassroots movement - a space where local people can engage in activities to ignite environmental change. Robyn chats with Tom about electrifying homes, making gas fixtures redundant, where to seek advice/support.

Get Out And Do Something Green is a grassroots movement - a space where local people can engage in activities to ignite environmental change. Robyn chats with Tina about the amazing potential of backyard gardening.

Get Out And Do Something Green is a grassroots movement - a space where local people can engage in activities to ignite environmental change. Robyn chats with Tom about 'Transition Streets' - a community-organising framework that brings neighbours together to make homes and streets more sustainable.

Get Out And Do Something Green is a grassroots movement - a space where local people can engage in activities to ignite environmental change. Robyn chats with Helen about the wide range of sustainability initiatives and programs operating in the City of Kingston.

Get Out And Do Something Green is a grassroots movement - a space where local people can engage in activities to ignite environmental change. Marcus chats with Terry from Beach Patrol Australia about their work creating awareness and empowering communities to reduce plastic pollution in our environment.

It's all Surf, Music and everything in between. Sean & Marsh share the week's surfing and music highlights with special guest, Jett King.

This week on Radio Architecture, Ilana's guest is SARA LEVITAS. Sara Levitas is a Melbourne-based principal designer with over a decade of experience across interior and furniture design. Through her studio, Sara Levitas Design Studio, she has built a reputation for a refined, considered aesthetic that sits at the intersection of art and function. Sara's work has been featured in Grand Designs Australia, The Design Files, Home Design Magazine, and Yellowtrace, and her bespoke furniture has been acquired by AD100 designers Ken Fulk and Summer Thornton. As the wife of a rabbi and a mother of four, she brings a personal perspective to her work - including a particular interest in the design of Jewish communal spaces.

This week's episode is basically a life update wrapped in bubble wrap and held together with caffeine. Amy moved house with THREE removalist trucks like some kind of peninsula celebrity, Steph became fully obsessed with her bird son Brock, and somehow we ended up discussing bird ear holes in graphic detail. We chat: • Moving chaos and why removalists deserve Nobel Prizes • Starting new jobs and the weirdness of working from home • Brock the parrot becoming the main character of everyone's life • Why unpacking one box a day is genuinely unhinged behaviour • New beginnings, life changes and accidentally feeling hopeful???

Hara Papoulias is a dance artist and creative working in the Victorian entertainment industry, with experiences ranging from working with commercial brands to contributing creatively to large-scale live events, including the AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment. Hara also works as a dance educator and as the Associate Dance Director for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular, where she has choreographed and mentored the next generation of young performers for over a decade. In this episode, Hara joins me to chat about how she fell in love with movement creation; the challenges of trying to suppress excitement when working in a rehearsal room with huge stars; and how she is inspired by the students she works with just as much as she inspires them. Hara outlines what the process of choreography creation and translation can look like the working on a small scale or a huge scale; the incredible work behind the scenes of bringing thousands of students together in a single performance; and how you don't need a strict schedule or serious reason to dance, it's just part of who we are as humans.

PUSSY HORSE joined Sarah & Sean from GigPigsNaarm for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

THE SLOPPY JALOPIES joined Dan & Marcus for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

It's all Surf, Music and everything in between. Sean & Marsh share the week's surfing and music highlights with special guest Sam Dunton, the recently crowned Surfing Victoria State Longboard Champion.

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Mathew Frank is an award-winning composer, sound designer, and music director who has 20+ years of experience and achievements in the Australian music theatre scene and beyond. This of course includes the recent success of My Brilliant Career, adapted into a stage musical from the Miles Franklin classic novel, with co-writers Dean Bryant and Sheridan Harbridge, and earning 5 Green Room Awards. Mathew has numerous other accolades and credits to his name, including creation of several original musicals with partner Dean Bryant; and work with some of Australia's most highly esteemed shows, companies, and theatres. In this episode, we chat about Mathew's musical theatre journey; what the process and craft of song-writing typically looks like for him and Dean; and their passion and commitment to the arts. We discuss the early iterations of My Brilliant Career, and reflect on the extraordinary combination of actor-musicians, orchestration, and choreography that now present the show and make it a success. We also delve into the details of some of the songs in the show; consider how magical it was to find Kala Gare as the perfect fit for Sybylla; and reflect on how Sybylla's story can inspire us to live our best life in the arts.

Ten cyclists from Rowville Riders Cycling Club set out on an Italian cycling adventure from Trieste, along the Adriatic coastline to the bottom of Italy, Santa Maria di Leuca. A 19-day journey of 14,000 kms with three rest days spread throughout the trip, and with only a few days remaining to complete the journey, four of the cyclists chat about the fun times as well as their sore b##s

OBSCURA HAIL joined Tina & Ami for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

This week on Radio Architecture, Ilana's special guest is ALLISON JESSUP. Allison Jessup is a Senior Associate - Interior Design Lead at Billard Leece Partnership. With over 25 years' experience as an interior designer, Allison has delivered a diverse portfolio spanning public, education, healthcare and bespoke residential projects. This breadth of experience has strengthened her ability to work effectively with committees and complex stakeholder groups, including facilitating client workshops, presentations and decision-making processes. Allison works collaboratively with clients, consultants and builders to deliver efficient, well-considered environments with the flexibility to support future use. She brings strong capability in clearly communicating design intent, preparing robust documentation, and managing projects within established programs and budgets, supported by a detailed understanding of planning, VCAT and Building Code requirements. Her approach is grounded in inclusive collaboration, using dialogue and intelligent questioning to develop a deep understanding of each brief. Recent healthcare experience includes major public hospital projects such as the New Footscray Hospital, where she has contributed to contemporary, patient-centred interiors that support clinical efficiency, longevity, wellbeing, and inclusivity.

It's all Surf, Music and everything in between. Sean and Marsh share the week's surfing and music highlights with special guests, King's Vengeance.

Luke & Chris discuss Mars, Cannibalism and give a Mt Rushmore on Footwear.

THE HEIGHTS joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

HENRY WAGONS & DAISY KILBOURNE joined Marcus & Dan for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

PUSSY HORSE chatted with Sarah & Sean from gigpigsnaarm. Photo supplied by @gigpigsnaarm

SNAILGUN chatted with Sarah & Sean from gigpigsnaarm. Photo supplied by @gigpigsnaarm

PLASTIC TONES chatted with Tina after their show at Singing Bird on April 25, 2026. Talking Australian & South Korean Tour.

LEATHERMAN chatted with Sarah & Dan after their show at Singing Bird on April 25, 2026. Photo supplied by @gigpigsnaarm

Tom & Darcy from DOE ST chatted with Sarah & Dan after their show at Singing Bird on April 25, 2026. Talking recording plans and a Euro tour. Photo supplied by @gigpigsnaarm

Ned from THE GNOMES chatted with Dan & Tina prior to their show at Singing Bird on April 25, 2026. Talking latest release, filming of 'Magic Man' & upcoming UK/Euro tour. Photo supplied by @gigpigsnaarm

DOSE joined Marcia & Em for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

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KENT STREET RADIO joined Marcia & Em for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

REVERIE joined Nelson & Jesse for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

This week on Radio Architecture, Ilana's guest is DIANNA SNAPE. Dianna Snape is an Australian photographer renowned for her compelling vision of architecture, interiors, and landscapes. With more than 25 years of experience photographing projects for leading architecture and design studios, her work sits at the intersection of design intelligence and visual storytelling. A graduate of RMIT University's prestigious Bachelor of Arts (Photography) (Honours) program, Dianna brings a deep conceptual understanding to every commission. Driven by a lifelong fascination with both the built and natural environments, she travels extensively in pursuit of meaningful, well-considered design, capturing spaces not just as they appear, but as they are lived, felt, and remembered. Her images are regularly published in leading national and international design publications, valued for their clarity, atmosphere, and sensitivity to architectural intent. In 2024, Dianna released her first book, Architecture at the Heart of the Home, published by Thames & Hudson in collaboration with writer Jan Henderson. The book features 22 thoughtfully designed homes across all six Australian states, showcasing work by some of the country's most respected established practices alongside emerging architectural voices. The publication reflects Dianna's ability to distil complex design narratives into cohesive, emotionally resonant visual stories. Beyond her photographic practice, Dianna is a passionate advocate for the professional and creative advancement of the industry. She is a Founding Committee Member of Image Makers Association Australia, serving as President from May 2022 to August 2024. Dianna was named one of the “100 Most Inspiring Architectural Photographers” by the International LOOP Design Awards in 2022.

BENNI HEDGERS joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

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'Sandbelt Stories' Exhibition Five historical societies from Chelsea, Cheltenham, Dingley, Mordialloc, Moorabbin, have joined together for the 2026 Australian Heritage Festival to present stories from our past that have influenced how we are now. In this recording, Jeff Guy shares the story of his family migration from China to Victoria during the Gold Rush. More info: https://australianheritagefestival.org.au/

THE GNOMES recorded Live at Singing Bird on April 25, 2026, by Radio Carrum. Also features an interview with Ned.

PLASTIC TONES recorded Live at Singing Bird on April 25, 2026, by Radio Carrum. Also features an interview with the band.

LEATHERMAN recorded Live at Singing Bird on April 25, 2026, by Radio Carrum. Also features an interview with the band.

DOE ST recorded Live at Singing Bird on April 25, 2026, by Radio Carrum. Also features an interview with the band.

It's all Surf, Music and everything in between. Sean and Marsh share the week's surfing and music highlights with special guests, THE DESERTERS.

Adrian Violi is a highly accomplished musician, educator, and all round legend. Predominantly a drummer, he can sometimes also be found on guitar, the MC microphone, or waving the baton for school bands and musicals. He is a member of corporate band Connotations; tribute band DaftWeeknd, contemporary country star Sammi Palinkas; and is currently on tour with Leo Sayer. In this episode, he chats to me about drumming holes in the couch when he was a kid, his obsession with perfecting the sound of his snare, the incredible efforts and communications that happen between a band during performance, and why, no matter how successful he became as a rockstar, he would always want to teach and give back to the world by passing on his knowledge and passion for music.

This week on Radio Architecture, Ilana's guest is STEFAN PREUSS. Stefan is the Associate Victorian Government Architect and a passionate expert and advocate for sustainability in the built environment. Since 2016 he has been co-leading the Office of the Victorian Government Architect, which provides practical and strategic advice to the government, particularly on State significant projects and development applications. Stefan co-chairs the Australian Institute of Architects' National Climate and Sustainability Committee (NCASC), is a member of the National Steering Committee of the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS), has helped develop, pilot and apply Green Star tools over almost 20 years and represented Australia in the International Energy Agency (IEA) ‘Energy in Buildings and Communities' program. Prior to his current role Stefan was Sustainability Victoria's Director of Resource Efficiency and led award winning architectural projects in practice across Australia and Europe. Stefan holds Master's degrees in Architecture as well as Environmental Design, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and contributes his knowledge through juries and teaching when time permits. Stefan's core passion is that good and sustainable design is key to meeting the environmental challenges we face and crucial to providing nurturing environments for us and future generations.

Adrian from Melbourne Death Metal band BLACK JESUS chatted with Jackson from 'Jackson's Music Moments' about the early days of the band, music influences, recording plans, and lots more.

Jordan, Will & Nick from PENINSULA RISING joined Marcus for a chat about their music and arts collective. Peninsula Rising's new event, 'Autumn Ease', will be held at the Balnarring Social Club. All happening at 3pm, Sunday April 26th & free entry. Featuring live music from - Riviera, Emma Yue, Girl Kitchen.

It's all Surf, Music and everything in between. Sean and Marsh share the week's surfing and music highlights with special guests, KORBOY and Dan from 'Scream into the Wind'.

Dan & Nik from 'Scream into the Wind' chatted with BIANCA & JACINTA from BND MUSIC FACTORY in Mornington. Enjoy!

Dan & Nik from 'Scream into the Wind' chatted with WOLFY from PUBLIC HOUSE. Enjoy!