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Welcome to Ross Recommends. The simple aim: To help you get more out of your spare time! We've never had more options on what we can watch, read, visit, eat, drink and generally do -- but the paradox of choice is that it can be paralyzing: Sometimes it feels like we spend longer scrolling through streaming channels than actually watching them! That's where Ross Recommends comes in. Every week, radio legend and former lawyer Ross Stevenson will be joined by experts and friends to talk about what they've been loving, and why it's worth your while. Movies, music, articles, day trips, hobbies... anything goes. Think of it as part-review show, part-book club and part-life advice, with plenty of learning and laughs along the way! Follow now to stay up to date with ROSS RECOMMENDS, wherever you get your podcasts!

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    'Wyclif is going well', the greatest SP Coup EVER and the Pope market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 49:53


    Ross Stevenson reports on his trip on the oldest plane in the world and has the inside word on the next Pope. And Hamish McLachlan reveals how being a better father is costing him. GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ross is the 'WINX of parenting' and look for teeth 'this Saturday!'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 42:52


    Ross Stevenson is framing markets from Disneyland and MAY have found the future Mrs Stevenson. And Hamish McLachlan, has footy fans bailing him up about the people's horse!SOMEONE INTERESTING: Adam Sangster GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hame's Trump impersonation and 'why I hate all jockeys'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:41


    Ross Stevenson and Hamish McLachlan both had VERY good day's on the weekend, and try to help a battling punter with some advice. SOMEONE INTERESTING: Tony Leonard. GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ‘The universe is speaking and it is saying… TRUMAN'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 43:22


    Ross Stevenson and Hamish McLachlan have been trying to unlock the Universes messages and finally think they're onto it!SOMEONE INTERESTING: Wayne Hawkes GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Matt Hill did it! AND ‘I'm nearly going to have to give up the punt'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 45:04


    Hame is left shoeless for the rest of the series and Ross is constantly reminded of the one stupid mistake he made last year! And Matt Hill, take a bow!SOMEONE INTERESTING: Matt Hill GET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Waller - 'I almost had very very good day' and Matt Hill's challenge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 46:19


    Ross Stevenson and Hamish McLachlan breakdown what was almost the best day for Chris Waller, and look ahead to Pythagoras's Three races this weekend. SOMEONE INTERESTING: Sam AndersonGET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ross and Hame return with TWO EACH WAY 'Here comes SEXY ROSS'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 44:22


    The people's racing podcast is BACK for another season!Hame has been punting like a mad man with his mate Geneva Gerry, and Ross has had some coverage in the US. SOMEONE INTERESTING: Tiger KeenanGET INVOLVED!EMAIL: twoeachway@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SPRING CARNIVAL with Hame - 'a waft of jasmine that for me is the start of Spring'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 29:34


    Ross Stevenson chats about one of the best sporting periods of the Australian Calendar Year with his good mate and co-host of his Racing Podcast.GUESTS: Hamish McLachlan, Co-Host of TWO EACH WAY PODCASTWhat are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BRUCE MCAVANEY... The GOAT of Australian Sporting Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 36:36


    Ross Stevenson and Bruce chat all things Olympics, commentating, sport and more. It'd delicious! GUESTS: Bruce McAvaney, Australian Sports Commentating LegendWhat are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    THE POGUES with Dermie and Andy Rule's new Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 51:05


    Ross Stevenson hears some great stories about The Pogues and Irish culture from a Hawthorn Champion (and yes they talk the Hawks chances in 2024). And chats horse racing with his great mate.GUESTS: Dermott Brereton, AFL Legend and Fox Footy CommentatorAndy Rule, Crime Journalist, Author and PodcasterWhat are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adding minutes to your life with Dr Euan Ashley - 'whatever is difficult, is good for you'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 35:57


    It turns out not only can anaerobic exercise be very good for you health, but it can even add minutes to your life.GUEST: Dr Euan Ashley, physician, scientist, and author based at Stanford University in California where he is Associate Dean in the School of Medicine.What are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    PARIS with Russ, Scorcher and Damo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 19:39


    While in Paris for the 2024 Olympic games, Ross Stevenson recommends THE BEST things to eat, drink, do and see.GUESTS: Russel Howcroft, 3AW Breakfast Co-HostScorcher Davidson, 3AW Breakfast Executive ProducerDamian Tardio, 3AW Breakfast Audio ProducerWhat are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    YOUR Recommendations - ‘I wish I had grandchildren before you 3'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 24:53


    Ross goes through his mailbag of recommendations including:Warren Zevon, Paul McCartney, The Pogues, Jokes, Bees, Grandkids and more. What are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sicilian food and wine with Vince Gurciullo - 'Are you Italian or Sicilian?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 33:19


    Is there a better pairing in the WORLD than Sicilian food with Sicilian wine? Ross Stevenson isn't sure there is.GUEST: Vince Gurciullo, National Sales Operations Manager at De Bortoli Wines What are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chicago with Ivy Carruth - 'the meat in the sandwich'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 32:25


    Ross Stevenson has just returned from seeing the Rolling Stones in Chicago with his two eldest sons and immediately fell in love with ALL aspects of what this sometimes forgotten city has to offer.GUEST: Ivy Currath, Travel Writer, Content Producer, CopywriterWhat are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rex Hunt and Sports Commentators with a 'complete and utter freak'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 48:13


    Ross Stevenson celebrates sports commentary throughout the years (especially Rex Hunt) with the bloke who can recall footy facts LIKE NO OTHER!GUEST: Damian Tardio, 3AW Breakfast audio producer and footy freakWhat are you recommending?EMAIL: rossrecommends@nine.com.au Follow Ross:X - x.com/RossAndRusselFACEBOOK - facebook.com/3awbreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chaperone Dads with Michael Felgate - 'I love being a girl dad'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 31:20


    Ross Stevenson sits down with fellow a 'girl dad' to recommend chaperoning your daughter to see their favourite artists in concert. And how that might lead to you enjoying some unconventional music for a middle aged dad.GUEST: Michael Felgate, Leading Horse Racing Expert and Journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Olive Oil Ice-Cream and Malta with Shane Delia - 'Shit! This is what it's about'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 22:57


    Ross Stevenson sits down with his mate Shane Delia to recommend all the things Olive Oil and Malta have to offer - including the music that sounds like 'cats getting it on'.GUEST: Shane Delia, Chef and owner of Maha, Maha East, Maha North and Jayda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ireland with Conor Nash - What do the Irish think of Aussies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 43:17


    Ross Stevenson talks Ireland and all things Irish while doing his best to 'split the fairway' with a pint of Guinness.GUEST: Conor Nash, Hawthorn AFL FootballerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    South African Safari with my eldest son Joe - 'I'll have the warthog'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 28:34


    For the first time, Ross Stevenson sits down with his eldest son Joe to recommend their trip to South Africa.GUEST: Joe Campbell, Ross' sonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Magic numbers, Adam Spencer and Clive James

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 33:07


    Ross Stevenson returns with another season of recommendations, starting with his obsession with the number 420 and cracking the mystery of numbers.GUEST: Adam Spencer, Comedian and NumerologistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 0:30


    Ross Recommends is BACK for another season on MAY 31st.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ross's Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 25:23


    As Ross Recommends signs off for 2023, we're clearing out the mailbag with YOUR recommendations. Listen in as Ross reacts to all your suggestions that you've sent through throughout the year.Ross Recommends will be back in 2024, if you have a recommendation, reflection or suggestion email rossrecommends@nine.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ross Recommends an all-action blockbuster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 20:08


    Jim Schembri joins Ross to talk all things Equalizer franchise after the third installment was released earlier this year. Jim also gives Ross his impressions of Ridley Scott's Napolean and has his very own delicious recommendation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ross Recommends detectives with Rod Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 33:32


    Rod Wilson joins Ross to recommend the life of a detective. He delves into the infamous case of Paul Denyer, with this podcast being recorded hours before the news broke that the Frankston serial killer would remain behind bars for the rest of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LISTEN | WATCH: An underrated British rock band and a Netflix smash hit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 40:33


    Ross is back with a double recommendation, something to listen to and something to watch! He's joined by ex-Socceroo Jimmy Tansey to reflect on Beckham's Netflix documentary and lawyer Justin Lawrence recommends British rock band ELO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tony Leonard takes Ross on a pub tour through Fitzroy, AND: Alan Howe's back for songs without choruses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 51:24


    In this episode of Ross Recommends, Ross welcomes Tony Leonard to talk about the mighty pub scene in Fitzroy, and Alan Howe recommends songs without choruses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ross Recommends his own GP! And a renowned operatic performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 42:04


    Ross welcomes his very own GP, Dr Mary-Anne Lancaster, to talk all things general practice and find out what's going on with his "bung eye". And artistic director of Victorian Opera, Richard Mills, sings the praises of renowned opera singer Maria Callas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ross Recommends John Cleese and Fawlty Towers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 39:31


    In this special feature episode, Ross speaks with one of his idols, John Cleese, to talk comedy, Fawlty Towers and everything in between. To compliment this episode, Gary Lechte joins Ross as they deliver their top five Fawlty Towers moments of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    WATCH and WALK: Rob Sitch recommends the perfect TV show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 38:44


    Ross welcomes his good friend Rob Sitch to talk about a TV show that combines several personal passions, and we cross to the US as Ross explores a hobby he took up while in the United Kingdom!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LONDON: Ross' Magical Music Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 12:07


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends. In this episode, Ross takes you to the places in London where some of the world's greatest songs were born.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LIVE | DRINK: Sydney and any wine but Merlot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 47:01


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends. In this episode, Tim Blackwell tries to convince Ross that Sydney is better than Melbourne, and Ross recommends something to drink with Steve Webber.   Tim recommends streaming guide ‘Just Watch' Steve recommends the Sinapius Gamay from Tasmania and Yangarra Blanc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LISTEN | COMMUTE: Sad songs and the joys of train travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 49:54


    Welcome to the latest episode of Ross Recommends where Ross reflects on the power of a sad song with music journalist Jane Gazzo, and also delves into what makes train travel so special with the founder of Get Lost magazine Justin Jamieson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TRAVEL | PEOPLE: Ross welcomes his partner Sarah for a holiday special!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 37:20


    Ross recommends a trip to the Aeolian Islands with his partner Sarah and Societa Isole Eolie president Sam Portelli.  Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano talks to Ross about country people. TRAVEL0:45 - Ross recommends the Aeolian Islands with Sarah 16:57 - Societa Isole Eolie president Sam Portelli also recommends the Aeolian Islands PEOPLE19:10 - Ross recommends country people with Emma Germano 36:05 - Emma recommends 'lizarding'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ross Recommends the life and works of the great John Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 46:51


    In this very special episode, Ross recommends the life and works of his former writing partner and good friend John Clarke, who sadly passed away in 2017. To do this, Ross welcomes Lorin Clarke - John's daughter - to the studio to remember the extraordinary life of her father.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SPECTATE | READ: Andy Lee and Ross's FIRST ever producer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 42:49


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In this episode, Ross recommends AFL with Andy Lee and the book 'Something for the Pain' with Andrew Rule. SPECTATE1:11 - Ross recommends AFL to Andy 23:12 - Andy recommends MEATER READ25:00 - Ross recommends 'Something for the pain' by Gerald Murnane to Andrew Rule 38:35 - Andrew recommends author Bill Barich to RossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    PLAY | LISTEN: Greatest duets with Alan Howe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 43:01


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In this episode, Ross recommends word games with Adam Spencer and the greatest duets of all time with Alan Howe. PLAY0:47 - Contexto 13:58 - Redactlehttps://redactlegame.com/ LISTEN15:24 - Greatest duets of all timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    WATCH | LISTEN | VISIT: A French village frozen in time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 34:26


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In Season 2 Episode 3, Ross recommends Welcome to Wrexham with Damian Tardio,  (0:55) WATCHWelcome to Wrexham with Damian Tardio Damian recommends: Sunderland 'Til I Die, Diego Maradona (film) and Year of the Dogs (12:45) LISTENBagpipes with Kevin Conlon Kevin recommends: The Highland Gathering in Maryborough (21:17) VISITFrench village Oradour-sur-Glane with Yannick Thoraval Yannick recommends: Goggle BoxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EAT | SEE | GO: The king of pasta

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 40:36


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In Season 2 Episode 2, Ross recommends Carbonara with Guy Grossi, something to see (and the BEST way to see it) with Michelle Mickhan and somewhere to go with Neil Breen. EATCarbonara Guy recommends: His mum's world class lasagne SEEThe Taj Mahal Michelle recommends: Travelling to Columbia GOBrisbane Neil recommends: Watching The Banshees of Inisherin and The WhaleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    APPRECIATE | TAKE UP | LISTEN TO: Ross's inner-nerd REVEALED

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 45:25


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In Season 2 Episode 1, Ross recommends listening out and appreciating birdsong with Sean Dooley, something to take up with jockey, Craig Williams and something to listen to with the Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral, Philip Nicholls. APPRECIATE1:06 - Listening to Australian birds 14:18 - Sean recommends: non-alcoholic cocktails TAKE UP15:00 - Horse racing 27:54 - Craig recommends: John from Aus Dogwww.ausdog.com.au LISTEN TO28:30 - Handel's Messiah 44:16 - Philip recommends: Going to a concertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EAT | DRINK | LISTEN: BONUS Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 11:04


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In this episode, Ross is joined by podcast (and 3AW Breakfast) producer Emilia Fuller as she finds out Ross's guide to the perfect Christmas. EAT0:46 - Turducken DRINK4:44 - Wine LISTEN TO5:44 - Phil Spector's Christmas and Jimmy BarnesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DRINK | VISIT | WATCH: With an actor from The Godfather

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 41:34


    There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In this episode, Ross recommends something to drink with Anna Webster, somewhere to visit with Shane Delia and something to watch with actor Gianni Russo, Carlo from The Godfather. DRINK1:19 - Nebbiolo 10:07 - Anna recommends: Saison Vermouthhttps://www.blackheartsandsparrows.com.au/products/20467/saison-fallen-quinces-vermouth-750ml VISIT12:03 - Vejerhttps://www.andalucia.com/province/cadiz/vejer/home.htm 20:58 - Shane recommends: Phillip Island WATCH22:27 - The Godfatherhttps://www.netflix.com/au/title/6001115237:12 - Gianni recommends: New York restaurantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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