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    Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Mr Australasia Bear 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 7:38


    Macca, Paul and Kenny talk to Adam about Mr Australasia Bear 2025. Held annually during the Southern HiBearnation festival is the highly anticipated Mr Australasia Bear competition!  This event stands as... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Mr Australasia Bear 2025 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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    Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Oskar Westerdal (Vesterdahl) – Creative Partner, Akcelo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 13:31


    Next we're joined by creative strategist and advertising insider Oskar Westerdal — aka Vesterdahl — here to talk about the fine line between Pride support and rainbow washing in brand... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Oskar Westerdal (Vesterdahl) – Creative Partner, Akcelo appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Josh Reid Jones – Founder, Just Be Nice Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 13:22


    Joining us now is Josh Reid Jones, founder of the Just Be Nice Project — a national initiative using empathy, dignity and practical help to build a better world. He's... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Josh Reid Jones – Founder, Just Be Nice Project appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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    Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Jeremy Oliver – Victoria Police, Safer Communities Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 15:32


    Our next guest is from the Safer Communities Division of Victoria Police — working to strengthen trust, visibility, and inclusion for LGBTIQA+ communities. Please welcome Jeremy Oliver. Jeremy Oliver works... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Jeremy Oliver – Victoria Police, Safer Communities Division appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Sammy J – Comedian, Broadcaster, Satirist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 16:24


    He's a comedian, composer, author, and ABC favourite whose sharp wit has taken him from Parliament House to parenting mishaps — we're thrilled to welcome Sammy J to Saturday Magazine!... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Sammy J – Comedian, Broadcaster, Satirist appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Michael Galea MP – Victorian Labor Member for South Eastern Metro Region

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 13:50


    Our next guest is Michael Galea, Victorian Labor MP for the South Eastern Metropolitan Region. He's been a strong voice in Parliament on transport, equity, and LGBTQIA+ rights since being... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Michael Galea MP – Victorian Labor Member for South Eastern Metro Region appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Hour of Power: Weekly Wrap Up with Georgie Purcell MP – Animal Justice Party, and Josh Burns MP – Labor, Federal Member for Macnamara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 8:41


    Co-hosting our special Hour of Power this week is one of the youngest MPs in Victoria's Parliament — a fierce advocate for animals, equality, and progressive policy — it's Georgie... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Hour of Power: Weekly Wrap Up with Georgie Purcell MP – Animal Justice Party, and Josh Burns MP – Labor, Federal Member for Macnamara appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday 7th June, 2025: Kenny Hill, Executive Performance Coach, Redline Coaching, Advertising Agency Founder, Co-Producer of JOY94.9's Saturday Magazine. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 14:15


    Macca and Nevena talk to Kenny Hill – Executive performance coach at Redline Coaching, advertising agency founder, and co-producer of JOY94.9's Saturday Magazine. He brings over two decades of experience... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 7th June, 2025: Kenny Hill, Executive Performance Coach, Redline Coaching, Advertising Agency Founder, Co-Producer of JOY94.9's Saturday Magazine.  appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 7th June 2025: Dr Hector Georgiou – Melbourne IVF-Why Does Australia Have a Shortage of Sperm?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 13:05


    Nevena and Macca talk to Dr. Hector Georgiou about Australia's Shortage of Sperm. Dr Hector Georgiou is a leading fertility specialist at Melbourne IVF, where he works at the forefront... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June 2025: Dr Hector Georgiou – Melbourne IVF-Why Does Australia Have a Shortage of Sperm? appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 7th June 2025: Peter Kurti – Centre for Independent Studies: The End of Tolerance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 12:12


    Nevena and Macca talk to  Peter Kurti – Centre for Independent Studies: The End of Tolerance Peter Kurti is a senior fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies and an... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June 2025: Peter Kurti – Centre for Independent Studies: The End of Tolerance appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Ali Khan – Churchill Fellow, Domestic Violence Survivor & Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 13:41


    Nevena and Macca talk to Ali Khan, live in the studio. Ali Khan is a 2019 Churchill Fellow and a passionate advocate for addressing domestic violence in LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Ali Khan – Churchill Fellow, Domestic Violence Survivor & Advocate appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Lord Mayor Nick Reece, Uni of Melbourne, Principal Fellow, Melb. School of Government.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 9:21


    Lord Mayor Nick Reece, University  of Melbourne, Principal Fellow, Melbourne School of Government, talks to Nevena and Macca about the Break Up of the Musk and Trump Bromance, what's happening... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Lord Mayor Nick Reece, Uni of Melbourne, Principal Fellow, Melb. School of Government. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Taz & Alessia – TikTok Creators, Comfort Zone Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 20:37


    The two first guests for this week are a young Queer couple taking Tiktok by storm, Macca and Nevena talk to Taz and Alessia, queer content creators and partners known for... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Taz & Alessia – TikTok Creators, Comfort Zone Initiative appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 10:31


    Nevena and Macca are back in the hosting seats this week as they discuss the news, views and reviews of the week that was.     The post Saturday, 7th June, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday 31st May, 2025: Angelo Baronessa – Director and Wealth Advisor -Divergent Wealth – EOFY Planning, Smart $$ Strategies for Aussies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025


    Fiona and Macca talk to Angelo Baronessa, Director and Wealth Advisor at Divergent Wealth–End of Financial Year planning and smarter financial strategies.   Angelo began his working career in 2013... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 31st May, 2025: Angelo Baronessa – Director and Wealth Advisor -Divergent Wealth – EOFY Planning, Smart $$ Strategies for Aussies appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 31st May, 2025-Damien Rullo, International Flight Attendant Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025


    Fiona and Macca are joined live in the studio by Damien Rullo, Damien Rullo, International Flight Attendant Day! Damo trained as an actor in LA and continues in his acting... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 31st May, 2025-Damien Rullo, International Flight Attendant Day! appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 31st May, 2025: David Pocock, Independent Senator, ACT.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025


    Macca and Fiona talk to David Pocock, Ind, Sen, ACT, Macca and Fiona spoke to Senator Pocock about election results; balance in Senate; push for action on climate and housing;... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 31st May, 2025: David Pocock, Independent Senator, ACT. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 31st May, 2025: Casey Annetts, Home Lending Exec, NAB, Executive, Proprietary Lending SANTWA, Home Buying Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025


    Fiona and Macca talk to Casey Annetts, Home Lending Exec, NAB, Executive, Proprietary Lending SANTWA, as they discuss Home buying trends, help for first home buyers, what to look for... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 31st May, 2025: Casey Annetts, Home Lending Exec, NAB, Executive, Proprietary Lending SANTWA, Home Buying Trends appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 31st, May, 2025: Wayne Smith, Chief Advocacy Officer, Smart Energy Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025


    Macca and Fiona talk to Wayne Smith, from the Smart Energy Council, about what's likely now post-election, in terms of energy policy and climate goals. Wayne Smith is a political... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 31st, May, 2025: Wayne Smith, Chief Advocacy Officer, Smart Energy Council appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 31st, May, 2025: Sarah Witty, Newly Elected Member for Melbourne, ALP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025


    Fiona and Macca talk to Sarah Witty, recently elected ALP member for Melbourne, as they discuss election results, focus for her first term, thoughts on coalition chaos, commitments to the LGBTIQA+ ... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 31st, May, 2025: Sarah Witty, Newly Elected Member for Melbourne, ALP appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 31st, May, 2025: Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation: Politics and News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025


    Macca and Fiona talk to Mish Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief, of the Conversation as they discuss Coalition fall-out and latest top stories. Misha is the Editor of The Conversation Australia and New... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 31st, May, 2025: Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-Chief, The Conversation: Politics and News Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 31st, May, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Fiona Patten.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025


    Macca is back this week with Fiona Patten, in her new monthly spot as co-host. Fiona and Macca discuss the week that was, federal, state and local politics and so... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 31st, May, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Fiona Patten. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Osman Faruqi-Award Winning Writer & Journalist, ‘The state of Hospitality in Victoria’

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    Nevena interviews Osman  Faruqi was the culture news editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age between February 2022 and August 2024.] Previously he was Schwartz Media‘s head of audio, presenter of The Culture podcast, and... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Osman Faruqi-Award Winning Writer & Journalist, ‘The state of Hospitality in Victoria' appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Extreme Online Masculinity Fitness, Samuel Cornell, PhD Candidate in Public Health, UNSW Sydney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    Nevena and Osman talk to Samuel Cornell, PhD Candidate in Public Health, UNSW Sydney, ‘Extreme Online Masculinity and Fitness” Some of the topics covered are: How have figures like the... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Extreme Online Masculinity Fitness, Samuel Cornell, PhD Candidate in Public Health, UNSW Sydney appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Lucio Ribeiro, Leading AI advisor and Forbes Magazine Contributor– AI advances and what we should be excited about (or not!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    Nevena and Osman talk to Lucio Riberio, Leading AI advisor and Forbes Magazine Contributor– AI advances and what we should be excited about (or not!) Lucio has held senior executive... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Lucio Ribeiro, Leading AI advisor and Forbes Magazine Contributor– AI advances and what we should be excited about (or not!) appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 25th May, 2025: Peter Khalil, Labor Wills MP + Assistant Minister for Defence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    Peter Khalil, join Nevena and Osman in Peter's regular monthly slot, as they discuss the election result and his re-lection campaign, + his priorities as Assistant Minister for Defence. The post Saturday, 25th May, 2025: Peter Khalil, Labor Wills MP + Assistant Minister for Defence appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Kieran Rooney – The Age – VIC State Budget Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    Nevena and Osman talk to Kieran Rooney, from The Age, about the State Budget. Kieran Rooney is a Victorian state political reporter at The Age. Image courtesy of the The... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Kieran Rooney – The Age – VIC State Budget Analysis appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Vicki Ward, Labor Minister for Equality: latest in the Equality portfolio.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    Nevena and Osman talk to Vicki Ward, Labor Minister for Equality: latest in the Equality portfolio, Budget discussion. The post Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Vicki Ward, Labor Minister for Equality: latest in the Equality portfolio. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for North Eastern Metro-Victoria State Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    This week Nevena is in the hosting hotseat along with  Pakistani-born Australia, political and entertainment journalist, Osman Faruqi, Their first guest for the week was Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 24th May, 2025: Aiv Puglielli, Greens MLC for North Eastern Metro-Victoria State Budget appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 17th May, 2025: Frances Atkinson – Journalist, Critic & Cultural Commentator

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


    Macca and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an award-winning arts journalist and critic whose work has appeared in The Age, The Saturday Paper, and Guardian... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 17th May, 2025: Frances Atkinson – Journalist, Critic & Cultural Commentator appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday, 17th May, 2025: Dr. Steven Cooke – CEO, Melbourne Holocaust Museum; Aftershocks: Sidney Nolan and the Holocaust

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


    Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust is an exhibition of paintings by Australian artist Sidney Nolan presented by Melbourne Holocaust Museum. The collection includes 56 works of Nolan's 1961 paintings of... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 17th May, 2025: Dr. Steven Cooke – CEO, Melbourne Holocaust Museum; Aftershocks: Sidney Nolan and the Holocaust appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Profs Gene Bawden & Jess Berry – Monash University / Queer Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


     Joining us are the brilliant minds behind the Queer Cities exhibition at Melbourne Design Week – welcome Professors Gene Bawden and Jess Berry from Monash University! Queer Cities is an exhibition... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Profs Gene Bawden & Jess Berry – Monash University / Queer Cities appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Richard Keane – CEO, Living Positive Victoria & Nina Taylor-ALP, State Member, Albert Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


    Nina was elected to the Legislative Assembly in November 2022, and is the Parliamentary Secretary for Education. She previously served as a member of the Legislative Council from 2018-22, where she... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Richard Keane – CEO, Living Positive Victoria & Nina Taylor-ALP, State Member, Albert Park appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Rachel Westaway MP – Liberal Member for Prahran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


     Rachel Westaway is the Liberal Member for Prahran, elected in February 2025. With a background in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and as former Assistant Freedom of Information Commissioner for Victoria,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Rachel Westaway MP – Liberal Member for Prahran appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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    Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Ged Kearney MP – Federal Member for Cooper-Assist Min for Indigenous Health; Assist. Min. for Health and Aged Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


    Kicking off the show is a passionate advocate for health equity and social justice – re-elected Member for Cooper and newly-appointed Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Ged Kearney MP – Federal Member for Cooper-Assist Min for Indigenous Health; Assist. Min. for Health and Aged Care appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Kenny

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


    Macca and Kenny Hill are in the hosting seats this week as they dissect the week that was in news, views, reviews, politics and the still on going election results. The post Saturday 17th, May, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Macca and Kenny appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Max Primmer, AKA: Di Alysis, Nom. for Vic. Senior of the Year Awards 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


    Nevena and Macca talk to Max Primer. Nominations have opened for the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Do you know an LGBTQIA+ elder who deserves to be platformed?... LEARN MORE The post Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Max Primmer, AKA: Di Alysis, Nom. for Vic. Senior of the Year Awards 2025 appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Bill Calder & Graham Willett, Australian Queer Archives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


    Macca and Nevena talk to Bill Calder & Graham Willett, Australian Queer Archives, live in the studio. The Australian Queer Archives (AQuA) (formerly the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives – ALGA) is... LEARN MORE The post Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Bill Calder & Graham Willett, Australian Queer Archives appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Angus Crowther, TANCK, Election Result break-down.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


    Nevena and Macca talk to Angus Crowther, about the importance of Joy and federal election result break-down. A co-founding Director of Tanck, Angus brings with him a significant understanding of... LEARN MORE The post Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Angus Crowther, TANCK, Election Result break-down. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Simon Ruth, CEO Thorne Harbour Health.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025


    Macca and Nevena talk to Simon Ruth, CEO Thorne Harbour Health, live in the studio,  about what Joy means to him and Health Updates. The post Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Simon Ruth, CEO Thorne Harbour Health. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, James Newbury, Shadow Victoria Treasurer, Shadow Min. Equality.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025


    Nevena and Macca talk to Shadow State Treasurer James Newbury.   Before entering Parliament, James worked in both the private sector and the public sector. In the private sector, as... LEARN MORE The post Sat,10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, James Newbury, Shadow Victoria Treasurer, Shadow Min. Equality. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

    Sat, 10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Neil Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025


    Macca and Nevena talk to Neil Mitchell, live on air. is an Australian former newspaper and magazine journalist, radio presenter and television personality, best known for his long-stint on  Melbourne... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 10th May, 2025: Radiothon Edition, Neil Mitchell appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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