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Nat finds an unexpected upside to noisy roadworks; Michael Harden spreads his love for mustard; Circa's acrobats swing by between performances of Humans 2.0; Fi Wright illustrates her apprecition of Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World: A Graphic Novel About the History of Philosophy Vol I and comedian Urvi Majumdar goes to the top of the class as our Friday Funnybugger.With presenters Jas Moore, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

Dr Jen summarises the findings from the recent Global Flourishing Study; artist Iluka Sax-Williams reflects on his new exhibition Dabana for YIRRAMBOI; Michael Harden weighs in on the world's most expensive spice; writer Hannah Kent transports her readers to Iceland with her new book Always Home, Always Homesick; Victoria Law Foundation's executive director Lynne Haultain unpacks the program for Victorian Law Week and newlywed comedian Prue Blake is this week's Friday Funnybugger.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

Comedian, author and former doctor Adam Kay chats about his MICF show; tech expert Vanessa Toholka celebrates the 30th anniversary of Craigslist; the team discuss the boom of luxury food heists; author Anna Matilda (aka Urban Nanna) talks about sustainability in light of her new book Everyday Permaculture and comedian Kate Dolan gives us a peek inside her mind.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

Comedian Nish Kumar reflects on the state of the world at the moment ahead of his MICF show; Dr Jen helps us understand how exercise affects our brain function; Nat had a drunken run-in with her yoga teacher, Michael Harden summarizes the history of Greek food in Melbourne; film reviewers Hayley Inch has seen the instant cult classic Hundreds of Beavers and comedian Mark Watson discuss how books writing compared to stand-up comedy.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

British comedian Chloe Petts talks about her MICF show How You See Me, How You Don't; journalist Peter Greste chats about his life and how it became the subject of the film The Correspondent; Dr Jen takes us through the pros and cons of daylight savings; the team debate the best April Fools jokes they've come across; actor Steve Mouzakis helps bring life back into the new adaptation of David Williamson's play The Removalist and this week's Friday Funnybugger Carmelo Costa shares his frustrations of moving back in with his folks.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X: https://x.com/breakfasters

Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan sing the praises oftheir One Man Musical; Michael Harden gets us salivating over small plates; the team get inside the lives of bouncers; comedian Zoey Combs Marr canvases some of her conversational do's and dont's; book reviewer Fi Wright takes us inside the walls of Yvonne Jewkes' An Architecture of Hope and UK comedian Elf Lyons saddles up for her new show, Horses.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

Comedy writer Lorin Clarke heralds a new honour in humor writing, Dr Jen highlights some scientific lessons of lockdown, UK comic Carl Donnelly shouts about his new show, Another Round; memoirst Susan Hampton learns that anything can happen after winning a major prize for non-fiction; and the team ask what people have taken home by accident.  With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X: https://x.com/breakfasters

The team dives into Victorian slang; former Breakfaster and co-director Tony Wilson talks about the sporting story that inspired the movie Ange & the Boss: Puskas in Australia; Michael Harden gives the low down on degustation menus; playwright Joanna Murray-Smith celebrates the 30th anniversary of Honour and comedian Josh Glanc takes us behind the scenes of his comedy show. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ X: https://x.com/breakfasters

Nat finds solace in below-average singing; writer and performer Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa talks growing up Fully Sikh; Dr Jen debunks some sleeping myths and Friday Funnybugger Bronwyn Kuss lets rip on her own name. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X: https://x.com/breakfasters

Movie star David Wenham reflects on the revival of his iconic Australian anti-hero, Spit; Besha Rodell shares the special ingredients that go into her restaurant reviews; the team get into the cut and thrust of pinball tournaments; feminist philosopher Rosi Braidotti ponders a 'post-human' future; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi begs us to put the latest Bridget Jones in our diary and award-winning comedian Geraldine Hickey is back on Breakfasters as this week's Friday Funnybugger.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

The team get off to a bumpy start; for Weird Science, Dr Susi Seibt gives the hard shell on cooking the perfect egg; playwright Patricia Cornelius unmasks her new play, Truth and Oliver Coleman takes care of (personal) business. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ X: https://x.com/breakfasters

Acclaimed political journalist Barrie Cassidy casts his eye over the state of politics; the team give the skinny on their chosen dips; Simon 'Bugman' Hinkley breaks down the architecture of ants; forensic psychologist Dr Ahona Guha answers - and poses - self-care questions; Michael Harden peels back the popularity of yuzu and comedy casanova Jonathan Schuster prepares for his perfect match. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X: https://x.com/breakfasters

Culture critic Brodie Lancaster breaks down the cardinal sin of Oscar sabotage; linguist Kate Burridge briefs us on Australia's semantic border security; comedian Tom Ballard goes full steam ahead with his new play The Queer Kingdom; it's on for Jung and old in Fi Wright's review of Lauren Elkin's novel Scaffolding, the team ask if pen pals are due for a re-write and Breakfasters' movie companion Megan McKeough raves over a robot girlfriend gone haywire. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ X: https://x.com/breakfasters

In their first week back for 2025, the team gets into the swing of summer - literally; Dr Jen breaks down the Weird Science of 'brain rot'; Michael Harden shines a spotlight on our appetite for ‘dinner and show', and betrothed Friday Funnybugger Prue Blake counts down to her low-key big day.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

Nat introduces the team to some interesting table tennis facts; Chris KP shares some interesting facts and stats on clouds; art curator Meg Slater talks about the upcoming Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the NGV; Vanessa Toholka chats about the Taiwanese tradition of giving treats to their technology; and satirist James Schloeffel from The Shovel takes the team through the news records of this past year.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team share their happiest car memories; Megan McKeough reviews new horror film Heretic by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods; artist Scotty So talks about his exhibition Maybe She Was There at MARS Gallery; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her thoughts on The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates; Michael Harden takes us through the essential history of chicken schnitzels and parmas, and comedian Celeste Mountjoy takes a closer look at pigeon's mating rituals.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Author and rewilding facilitator Gina Chick talks about her new memoir We Are The Stars; palaeontologist John Long describes the history the misunderstood shark; the team brainstorm how to make Christmas cards more exciting; Dr Jen breaks the benefits of standing desks, and author Helen Garner chats about her new book, The Season.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team share their predictions for word of the year 2024; theatre maker Susie Dee chats about upcoming show F Christmas at the Malthouse Theatre; Dr. Jen explains how handwriting and typing has different effects on how our brains learn; journalist Jon Ronson talks about his live-on stage-show about psychopaths and comedian Sashi Perera describes the pros and cons of eloping. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Food historian Lauren Samuelsson describes the significance of Women's Weekly; tech talker Vanessa Toholka explains the proposed social media ban for under 16s; Nat stores her secrets in her note-taking app; Sarah Frith from Melbourne Zoo talks about the range of tasks she faces as a vet for exotic animals; Laura Pietrobon reviews Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta; and the team delves into the world of celebrity doppelgängers. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team discuss what a reasonable amount of ice cream flavours would be; international relations expert Binoy Kampark summarises the US election; author Jock Serong chats about his new book Cherrywood; Megan McKeough reviews new film Saturday Night by Jason Reitman; Michael Harden shines the spotlight on the beloved Aussie food icon, Tim Tams, and comedian Gillian Cosgriff predicts a robot takeover.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team gets enthusiastic about arm wrestling; Professor and researcher Michael Arnold predicts the future of cemeteries; linguist Kate Burridge shares some intel on how we perceive different accents; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi has seen Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour; artist Tony Clark talks about his new exhibit Tony Clark: Unsculpted at Buxton Contemporary and tech expert Vanessa Toholka explains how cars can collect your personal data. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Nat has discovered a new witchy hobby; author Christian White chats about his new book The Ledge; Chris KP discusses the Ig Nobel Prize 2024 for Weird Science; filmmaker Genevieve Bailey talks about her documentary Always Listening, a behind-the-scenes look at the vital work of Lifeline, and the team discuss various fashion faux pas'! With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Mon tells us about her ill-fated bike ride; urban ecologist Kirsten Parris celebrates "Frogtober"; Fi Wright reviews David Mitchell's book Unruly as a fun way to learn about the British monarchs; award-winning astrophysicist Matthew Bailes explains fast radio bursts; and the team dig into the controversies of the Conkers World Championship.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Nat nearly face-planted in one of her shows; Fi Wright reviews the highly anticipated Intermezzo by Sally Rooney; urban historian Andy May on a new book he's co-authored about Melbourne's iconic laneways; Dr Jen explains the phenomenon of fossil frauds; and Friday Funnybugger Prue Blake is facing the challenges of upgrading the lift of her apartment building. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Melbourne food icon Joseph Abboud explains how middle eastern cuisine has affected the Melbourne culture; foodie Michael Harden celbrates the life of culinary giant Greg Malouf; book reviewer Fi Wright sums up Colm Tóibín's latest novel Long Island and Virginia Trioli talks about her new food memoir A Bit on The Side. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Host of Twang, Denise Hylands OAM and Richard Watts OAM, host of SmartArts, celebrate 60 years of broadcast between them; award-winning author André Dao talks about his novel Anam which has won the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards; Dr Jen explains how chatbots can aid in talking people out of conspiracy theories for Weird Science; physical comedy maker Kimberley Twiner chats about the upcoming Fringe show Gina Rhinestone; Justin 'Digga' Calverley tells us all about unusual summer vegetable varieties; and former Breakfaster Geraldine Hickey comes back for some fun times! With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team reminisces on their treasured childhood toys; ballerina Benedicte Bernet shares her experiences of being the principal dancer in the new Australian Ballet production, Oscar; foodie Michael Harden unpacks the humble sausage roll; writer and pop culture critic Brodie Lancaster discusses the Australian Content in the Streaming Era Symposium; international relations expert Binoy Kampmark breaks down the going-ons of the Land Forces protests; and artist Patricia Piccinini talks about giving the keynote address at this year's FUSE Darebin. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team share their opinions on tribute acts; comedian Miriam Glaser chats about the new comedy web series Buried; Nat explains how one can tell if a person has their life together; author Katrina Kell talks about her historical novel Chloe and Urvi Majumdar tell tales from her life for this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Nat shares her newfound fascination for magic; Dr Lisa Hepp from RMIT talks about our right to disconnect from communication; foodie Besha Rodell shines a spotlight on Australian food; Dr Jen explains what your eye pupil size can reveal about you; book reviewer Mel Cranenburgh has read Julia Phillips' Bear; Dr Zoya Huschtscha chats about the rise of women in strength sports and comedian Alex ward is this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team share their feelings about surprises; legendary author Andy Griffith talks about his latest book Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things; food enthusiast Michael Harden is excited for oyster season; journalist and filmmaker Shiori Ito chats about her documentary Black Box Diary; editor Amy Hetherington explains the concept behind the fiction edition of The Big Issue; and Nat shares her latest pocket dial incident. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Retired Olympian Debbie Flintoff-King reflects on the Olympics; Dr Jen explains what it means to be in a “flow state”; Nat shares the story of how she got her ears pierced; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi reviews Irish film Kneecap; Peter Coleman talks about his new book Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes; the team discuss situations where one would make a scene; and director Adam Elliot chats about his latest stop-motion animation film Memoir of a Snail which is premiering at the Opening Night Gala of the Melbourne International Film Festival. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters.

Filmmaker Eliza Cox talks about her documentary Queens of Concrete ahead of its MIFF screening; Dr Jen goes into the science of whether it's beneficial to be polite to AI tools like ChatGPT; the team discuss unlikely participants in the Olympics; book reviewer Fi Wright covers Miranda July's All Fours; lecturer in sports and Australian studies, Dr Tom Heenan from Monash University goes into the unspoken aspects of the Olympics; and Nat has rediscovered fridge magnets. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Architectural photographer John Gollings on his Heritage Address talk as part of this year's Open House Melbourne; Dr Jen explains the science of “inner voices” and how they impact our memories; the team discuss slides and playground equipment; Brad Collis, Operations Support Manager at Transurban describes what the inside of a traffic control room is like; historian Geraldine Fela talks about her book Critical Care: Nurses on the frontline of Australia's AIDS crisis; and Nat starts a debate on biscuits. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters.

Actress Bojana Novakovic talks about returning to the stage as Lady Macbeth in new Malthouse Theatre production, Macbeth (An Undoing); US politics expert Clare Corbould provides an update on the US election; the team discuss Christmas in July traditions; Fi Wright reviews Johann Hari's book Magic Pill; rare books expert Des Cowley chats about Melbourne Rare Books Week, and Nat has received a refund from a budget airline. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters. 

Comedian He Huang chats about her stand-up show Tiger Daughter vs The World; CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency, Muriel Bamblett, on the organisation's legacy and recent name change; the team takes a look at nicknames in sport; author Nova Weetman on grief in her new book Love, Death and Other Scenes; Nat talks about the latest TikTok trend on travelling styles; film reviewer Megan McKeough shares her thoughts on Andrew McCarthy's celebrity doco Brats; plus comedian Oliver Coleman is Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Voice and dialect coach Amy Hume shares some vocal tips ahead of her upcoming masterclass; international relations expert Binoy Kampmark talks us through the recent release of Julian Assange; the team discusses the power of googly eyes; foodie Michael Harden on Daylesford's Lake House's 40th anniversary; Nat shares a story about a fake celebrant; NGV's senior curator Dr Miranda Wallace talks about the Pharaoh exhibition; and comedian Michelle Brasier goes into how one can befriend their scammer. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersWebsite: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Dr. Phil Ainsley from Adelaide Zoo chats about the departure of pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni; the team talks about sauna etiquette; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her takeaways from Lucinda Holdforth's 21st-Century Virtues: How They Are Failing Our Democracy; Nat shares some interesting facts about stage names; Chris KP talks about animal and plant hybrids for Weird Science; and comedian Bronwyn Kuss has wrongly accused a woman of being a robot. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Magician Suhani Shah gets in team's mind about her show Spellbounds as part of RISING; the team trade childhood stories; Laura Pietrobon reviews Oisín McKenna's book Evenings and Weekends; Megan McKeogh discusses the greatly hyped film Hit Man, and the team unpack the humble pie. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Playwright Joanna Murray-Smith talks about new stage production Julia at Melbourne Theatre Company; the team takes a closer look at the increasing popularity of hobby horse competitions; foodie Besha Rodell sums up 40 years of the Olive Jar as they close their doors; musician, sound artist, and "laser lord" Robin Fox chats about re-scoring the music to Clive Barker's horror classic for the show Hear My Eyes: Hellraiser at RISING; and Nat shares her fascination with American Spelling Bees with the team. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Nat went to the Tea Cosy Festival; Dr. Binoy Kampmark discusses the recent unrest in New Caledonia; Biomedical engineer Dr Matt Faria talks about bioluminescent bacteria and the Living Light Experiment at Science Gallery Melbourne; the team discuss driver's licence photos, the CEO of Reclink Australia, Dave Wells, hypes the upcoming Community Cup, and musician Richard Frankland pops in for a chat. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team discuss the tradition of standing ovations at the Cannes Film Festival; Megan McKeough reviews Tran Anh Hung's The Taste of things; Michael Harden talks about the ethics and significance of milk; writer Patricia Cornelius chats about the play The Audition currently showing at La Mama theatre; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon talks about The Tower by Flora Carr; and Olivia Swain tells us about the new emus at La Trobe's Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Dr. Jen discusses how keeping secrets impacts our wellbeing; filmmaker Andreas Dresen chats about his film From Hilde, with Love screening at the German Film Festival; the team get philosophical about balconies; Lynne Haultain from Victoria Law Foundation on communication and the law for Victorian Law Week; and Nat runs us through the winners of the Westminster Dog Show. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Psychologist Dr. Ahona Guha discusses the rise of therapy speak and its creep into the mainstream language; Sean 'the Birdman' Dooley brings us the latest on Bogey Birds; author Charlotte Wood talks about her latest novel Stone Yard Devotional; film reviewer Megan McKeough shares her thought on The Fall Guy; Fi Wright reviews the late Paul Auster's book Baumgartnerm, and the team shares their thoughts on family food. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Linguist Kate Burridge explains the history and origins of sport slang; the team chats about moving in with a partner; Dan Salmon takes us through the history of the barcode and its first use on a packet of chewing gum for Tech Talk; Deborah Frances-White talks about her podcast The Guilty Feminist; Nat reminisces about Mr. Squiggle; and comedian Bridget Hassed is this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Michael Harden is passionate about bananas; the team discuss middle names; Dr. Jen describes the science behind a baby's cry; Fi Wright (not the other Fiona Wright) reviews Naomi Klein's Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World; and comedian Prue Blake talks TV and spoilers. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris, and guest presenter Jas Moore.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Comedian Chloe Petts chats about her MICF show If You Can't Say Anything Nice; Nat wonders about the logistics and potential pitfalls of swimming in the Seine for the Olympics; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon shares highlights from Jennifer Croft's book The Extinction of Irena Rey; researcher and health practitioner Dr. Rachel Coghlan shares her experiences of working as and with health workers in Gaza; the team discuss the new New York Times puzzle; and comedian Josh Glanc is this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat  Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersComedian Chloe Petts chats about her MICF show If You Can't Say Anything Nice; Nat wonders about the logistics and potential pitfalls of swimming in the Seine for the Olympics; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon shares highlights from Jennifer Croft's book The Extinction of Irena Rey; researcher and health practitioner Dr. Rachel Coghlan shares her experiences of working as and with health workers in Gaza; the team discuss the new New York Times puzzle; and comedian Josh Glanc is this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Aussie legend and gardener Costa Georgiadis chats about the Little Food Festival at Fed Square; foodie Besha Rodell provides the ultimate guide for where to take visitors in Melbourne; comedian Jason Leong on travelling plus his show at MICF; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her thoughts on Raja Shehadeh's memoir We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I: A Palestinian Memoir; comedian Bronwyn Kuss explains why her show had to change names; Murray Middleton talks about his new book No Church In the Wild; and radio, TV and podcast presenter Zan Rowe talks about her Triple R roots and taking her podcast to the stage. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat  Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Aussie term “grouse”; filmmakers and brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes talk about their latest film Late Night With the Devil; Mon makes a case for stealing souvenirs; musical theatre performer and actor Lucy Maunder plays Roxie Hart in Chicago the musical; and comedian Lloyd Langford chats CDs and his toddler talking to strangers. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Comedian Tom Ballard talks about his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Good Point Well Made and his YouTube series IT IS I; Dr. Jen addresses the question: Can we learn to be happy?; comedian Nazeem Hussain explains what it's like to be Totally Normal; film reviewer Megan McKeough discusses Rose Glass' new thriller Love Lies Bleeding; botanist Tim Entwhistle chats about his appearance at an ACMI panel event, titled Reconnecting to Nature; and American comedian Zainab Johnson shares her experience of performing for an Australian audience. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Comedian Zoë Coombs Marr covers every single thing in her whole life with her upcoming show at MICF; Dr. Jen explains why we struggle to remember early childhood memories; the team shares stories involving real estate agents; actress Geraldine Hakewill talks about playing Bella in the play Gaslight; film reviewer Flick Ford describes what happens in Thea Sharrock's Wicked Little Letters; and comedian and actor James Schloeffel chats about his MICF-show Wankernomics 2.0: As Per My Last Email. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Book lover Fi Wright sums up Cal Newport's book Slow productivity: the lost art of accomplishment without burnout; for Food Interlude, Michael Harden celebrates an Italian classic in honour of International Tiramisu Day; joint Artistic Directors of RISING Festival, Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek talk about the newly announced 2024 program; film reviewer Megan McKeough talks about the new Ethan Coen-film Drive-Away Dolls; and Nat fills us in on the latest internet fashion trend. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters