Saturday Magazine

It's the one day in September, it's Grand Final Day 2025! With it being Grand Final Day we have a very special guest, Joy's own,  Fiona Newton – Chicks Talking... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th Sept, 2025: Fiona Newton – Chicks Talking Footy on JOY94.9, Grand Final Day appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and the gang talk to Will Sergeant OAM – South Australian Queer Activist and Historian, 50 YEARS of Legal Homosexuality, South Australia   Will Sergeant OAM considers his visibility... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th Sept, 2025: Will Sergeant OAM – South Australian Queer Activist and Historian, 50 YEARS of Legal Homosexuality, South Australia appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Dr Varun Komidi GP at Prahran Market Clinic is live in the studio with Macca and the team. Dr Varun helps demystify some of the medications we've all heard of,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th Sept, 2025: Dr Varun Komidi GP at Prahran Market Clinic appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

A proud member and advocate of the LGBTIQ+ community, Angus was Co-Convenor of Rainbow Labor in Queensland before making the move to Sydney. Angus' personal journey, coupled with his experience... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th Sept, 2025: Angus Crowther,Co-Founder + Executive Director, Tanck, Federal Australian Politics Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and the team are joined live on-air by Former Justice of the High Court of Australia, The Hon. Michael Kirby. Michael Kirby is an international jurist, educator and former... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th Sept, 2025: The Hon Michael Kirby – Former Justice of the High Court of Australia, LGBTIQF Representations in Law over the Years appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Paul and the team are joined live on air by Steph Hodgins-May, Greens Senator for Victoria, Early Childhood Education and Care, Democracy and Resources Portfolios Steph is a dedicated... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th Sept, 2025: Steph Hodgins-May, Greens Senator for Victoria, Early Childhood Education and Care, Democracy and Resources Portfolios appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Welcome to the new McCarthyism! The Charlie Kirk assassination and the aftermath! Charlie Lewis is Crikey's reporter-at-large, focusing on politics, culture, history and the US. Got a tip? Contact him securely on... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 27th Sept, 2025: Charlie Lewis, Writer at Crikey, Welcome to the new McCarthyism! Charlie Kirk Assassination and the Aftermath appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

The week that was a look ahead of this week's show with Macca, Paul, Kenny and Stephen. The post Saturday 27th Sept, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Steve, Macca, Paul and Kenny appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Nevena are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an avid reader, freelance writer, book reviewer (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald) and works as a Media Adviser.   The post Sat, 20th, Sept, 2025: Frances Atkinson, Book Reviews, Journalist, Critic & Cultural Commentator appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Nevena talk to Konrad Benjamin, Podcaster, Punter's Politics, the 58th Commonwealth Parliament, Winter Ball, and what it's like being a Political Punter Konrad launched Punter's Politics about one... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th, Sept, 2025: Konrad Benjamin, Podcaster, Punter's Politics, the 58th Commonwealth Parliament, Winter Ball, and what it's like being a Political Punter appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Nevena are joined live on air by Peter Khalil, MP Wills – Asst Min for Defence, Pacific Relationship, Parliament Update as they discuss Trunp, Palestine and so much... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th, Sept, 2025: Peter Khalil, MP Wills – Asst Min for Defence, Pacific Relationship, Parliament Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena, Macca, Paul and Stephen are joined live in the studio by Tom Ballard. Thomas Colin Ballard is an Australian comedian, broadcaster, actor, and writer. Starting out in radio, he... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th, Sept, 2025: Tom Ballard, Stand Up Comedian, TV & Radio Personality: HIS New Play: jks: a comedy(?) appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Nevena talk to Ged Kearney, MP Cooper, Asst Min for Prevention of Family Violence & Asst Min Social Services; as they discuss new legislation on family, domestic &... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th Sept, 2025: Ged Kearney, MP Cooper, Asst Min for Prevention of Family Violence & Asst Min Social Services appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Nevena talk to Vicki Ward, MP Eltham and Minister for Equality: Update Anti-Vilification Laws The Allan Labor Government is backing a new helpline to support LGBTIQA+ Victorians targeted... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 20th September, 2025: Vicki Ward, MP Eltham and Minister for Equality: Update Anti-Vilification Laws appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca are joined by Lydia Jupp from the Star Observer as they discuss footage of fracking sites in background of RuPaul's DJ sets this  week, reignites criticism of... LEARN MORE The post Sat, 20th Sept, 2025: Lydia Jupp: Star Observer: Controversy with Ru Paul's DJ set as Fracking Takes Places In The Background appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week Nevena and Macca are in the hosting chairs as they discuss the week that was in news, world affairs and politics. Nevena and Macca discuss everything from Censorship,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 20th September, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Fiona are joined live on air by Andrew Staite CEO Pinnacle Foundation, as they discuss the 2025/26 Fellowship. Andrew is managing director & chief executive officer of The... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 13th Sept, 2025: Andrew Staite – Pinnacle Foundation-LGBTIQA Mentorships. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca talk to Not Drowning, Waving's David Bridie. The first time David Bridie left Australia was to travel to Papua New Guinea. This trip, taken in 1986, when... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 13th, Sept. 2025: David Bridie-50 Years of Papua New Guinea-Independence; Not Drowning, Waving. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca talk to  Stephen Milton-New to Sat Mag-Former Hollywood Reporter about his past experiences as a Show Bizz Reporter. The post Saturday, 13th, Sept. 2025: Stephen Milton-New to Sat Mag-Former Hollywood Reporter appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca talk to Renee the Celebrant, Wedding Planner-Queer Wedding Season! With over 100 five star Google Reviews, Renee's  been voted as a 2025 finalist for LGBTIQA+ Person of the year at The Victorian... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 13th, Sept. 2025: Renee the Celebrant, Wedding Planner-Queer Wedding Season! appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca are joined live on air by aith Coleman, Estuarine Ecologist: Karenia Mikimoto Algae Bloom. Faith Coleman comes from a family of environmentalists and primary producers, with multiple... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 13th, Sept. 2025: Faith Coleman, Estuarine Ecologist: Karenia Mikimoto Algae Bloom appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona and Macca are joined live on air by Cr Stephen Jolly – Mayor of Yarra City Council-Local Update Stephen Jolly (born 1962) is an Australian politician and socialist activist. He... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 13th, September 2025: Cr Stephen Jolly – Mayor of Yarra City Council-Local Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Fiona are joined live in the studio by  Nina Taylor, Parliament Sec. for Education, ALP, Albert Park; Local Politics Update, New bill on Historical Child Sex Abuse Claims... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 13th, September, 2025: Nina Taylor – MP, Albert Park, Local Politics Update, New bill on HCSA Claims Against Catholic Church appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca is back this week and his co-host is former Reason Party Politician Fiona Patten. Their first guest is Alex Greenwich, MP, IND. Sydney, as they discuss NSW Cannabis Reforms.... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 13th, September, 2025: Alex Greenwich, MP, IND. Sydney, NSW Cannabis Reforms appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca are joined in the studio by  Thomas Burge, Australian Fashion Expert and owner of Storehouse St Kilda Former Fashion Editor, Thomas has worked in Sydney, New York with... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Thomas Burge Australian Fashion Expert and owner of Storehouse St Kilda; Georgie Armani appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca talk to Madeleine Howle, Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre, Whistleblower Project Two Year Anniversary The Human Rights Law Centre's Whistle-blower Project is Australia's first dedicated legal service to... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Madeleine Howle, Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre, Whistleblower Project Two Year Anniversary appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Sam's personal motto is ‘to always be in the service of others' and is energised about making a real difference for patients and their families and to help end brain... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Sam McGuane CEO – The Brain Cancer Centre-Partnership with breakthrough Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine just over 30 years ago Been in Melbourne 13 years, working with small animals (including “pocket pets” – rabbits, guinea pigs, chooks etc) She... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Dr Christina Rearick Vet – Bayside Animal Medical Clinic-Allergy Season for Dogs. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca talk to Liberal State Member for Prahan, Rachel Westaway about Machete Bins and so much more. Rachel Westaway is an Australian politician serving as the member for... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Rachel Westaway-Lib. Member for Prahran-Machete Bins and More appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Josh Burns talks to Nevena and Macca about extremism, Sovereign Citizens and last week's immigration protests. The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Josh Burns, Federal ALP Member, McNamara, Federal Politics Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca are joined live on air by Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, Update on Local Politics. Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece is the portfolio head for Infrastructure and portfolio... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, Update on Local Politics appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and Macca are joined live on air by Bruce Wolpe-Snr Fellow US Study Centre. as they discuss insights from Bruce's recent trip to the US + state of Trump's... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Bruce Wolpe-Snr Fellow US Study Centre; Update on USA Politics and Trump and the Dept. of War. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week Macca and Nevena are back together in the hosting seats as they discuss the news, views and reviews of the week that was and what's coming up on... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 6th, September, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena and Macca appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and John are joined live on air by Dr Monique Ryan MP. Member for Kooyong; as they discuss lowering the voting age to 16. Dr. Ryan an Australian politician... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 30th August, 2025: Dr Monique Ryan, Independent MP for Kooyong; Lowering the Voting Age to 16 and Transparency over Moderna. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Macca and Madeleine are joined live on air by Rachel Payne, MP, South-Eastern Metro, Legalise Cannabis as they discuss policy, updates; some of the issues covered were medicinal cannabis usage,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 30th August, 2025: Rachel Payne, Legalise Cannabis MP, South-Eastern Metropolitan Region; Politics Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  John and Nevena talk to Leo Puglisi about the Upcoming Under 16s Social Media ban Puglisi began his media career in 2019, founding what was then initially known as... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 30th August, 2025: Leo Puglisi, Founder, 6 News Australia; Founding 6 News Australia and Under 16's Social Media Ban. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Trigger warning: this segment may be disturbing to some listeners as it discusses the shooting of Victoria Police members at Porepunkah and the suspected gunman Dezi Freeman (Philby) Nevena and... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 30th August, 2025: Mahmood Fazal, Walkley Award–Winning Journalist Focus on Crime, Violence, Imprisonment, Terrorism; Sovereign Citizen's Law Court appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Nevena and John are joined in on air by Georgie Purcell, Animal Justice Party MP-Vic. Hotline for Grindr Bashings, Support for Treaty, Pet Burial Law Changes, Tasmania banning Greyhound Racing.... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 30th August, 2025: Georgie Purcell, Animal Justice Party MP-Vic. Hotline for Grindr Bashings, Support for Treaty, Pet Burial Law Changes. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Fiona Newton, – host of Chicks Talking Footy, talks to Nevena and John about former AFL player Mitch Brown Coming Out as Bi – A First for AFL Former West... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 30th August, 2025: Fiona Newton, – host of Chicks Talking Footy, AFL player Mitch Brown Coming Out as Bi – A First for AFL appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Broden John Kelly is half of the three current performing members of Aunty Donna, a host of the Aunty Donna Podcast and a main cast member in Aunty Donna's Big Ol'... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 30th, August, 2025: Broden Kelly-Aunty Donna-Why Australian TV Comedy Needs a Shake Up appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week Nevena is hosting with Paul on the panel; Nevena's co-host is famed Australian Journalist, Writer and Satirist John Safran. John is a famous Australian radio personality, satirist, documentary... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 30th, August, 2025: Weekly Wrap Up with Nevena Spirovska and John Safran appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Our last guest for this week is Simon Abrahams, Creative Director & CEO, Melbourne Fringe Festival, as the guide to the Melbourne Fringe has now officially been released Simon Abrahams... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 23rd August. 2025: Simon Abrahams, Creative Director & CEO, Melbourne Fringe Festival-Programme Launch appeared first on Saturday Magazine.