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A senior UN official, Rosemary DiCarlo, has told a meeting of the Security Council that Israel's plans for greater controls in the occupied West Bank amount to de facto annexation. Since last week, Israel has approved a series of reforms to property laws, making it easier for Jewish settlements to expand in the West Bank. Also, the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has pulled out of a keynote address to a major AI summit in India after growing scrutiny over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The tech billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg, has defended his Instagram site in a landmark legal case over social media addiction in LA. The Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp owner said he regretted Meta's slow progress in identifying under-age users, in the face of a barrage of criticism. Fiji's former military leader, Frank Bainimarama and a former police commissioner have both been arrested and charged with inciting mutiny. A climber in Austria is going on trial after leaving his girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain. How content crazy influencers are taking over restaurants in major cities, one ring light at a time. And, the Australian TV reporter Danika Mason has apologised after appearing drunk in a live broadcast from the Winter Olympics, but not everyone thinks it's a bad thing...The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

An all new episode of Hey Hey It's The Podcast is here!Join Criss Fresh, Mitch and Jonesy as they recap episodes of Australian TV institution Hey Hey It's SaturdayThis episode looks at the 18th Hey Hey of 1998.It features Lenny Kravitz, Deni Hines, David Dixon and more.Please subscribe to us on iTunes and you can find us at:www.facebook.com/heyheyitsthepodcastInstagram @heyheypodcast

Kiwis love their cooking shows. Once you get past ‘The Chase', the likes of MasterChef Australia is consistently within the top watched shows, both on TV and online. Recognisable from her four seasons on MasterChef Australia, Melissa Leong has moved on to host Dessert Masters, and is now fronting a new Kiwi cooking show. She's partnered up with Aimsfield Head Chef Vaughan Mabee for ‘Taste of Art', a show that pits ten Kiwi chefs against one another, aiming to create visually stunning food. Leong told Mike Hosking the reason food and cooking related shows tend to do well is because of the element of human connection. “You know, the stories that food allow us to tell about culture, about time and place and connection, all of these things are just so very enduringly human,” she said. "We are always going to find that compelling.” She says there's something there for everyone, whether it's a show like MasterChef that heroes the humble, homegrown cooks and recipes, or something like ‘Taste of Art', which showcases imagination and incredible possibilities. “There's something in it for everyone ... being able to share a little bit, a little part of who they are in the form of food.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE DROUGHT IS OVER! Canada are finally on the board with a gold medal and what better way to do it than through the icon and GOAT, Mikael Kingsbury? With Colin happy and Canada celebrating, it's time to unpack that and more in a massive recap of Day Nine! We look at what the gold means for Canada, celebrate the achievements of the great man himself, and also toast Matt Graham's bronze: Team OTP's fourth medal of the Games! We also dive into the iconic achievement of Johannes Klaebo, his record-breaking ninth career gold medal, and just how far we think he can go. Added to that, we hear about Ben's day at the ski jumping, get insight into the Australian TV coverage, and try to understand why Tina could take down so many other Olympic mascots. It's a big one, so don't miss a second!

Australian TV legend George Donikian joins Denis Walter for a chat over a cup of coffee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With special guest: Jeff Apter… in conversation with Bill Kable Our own Keith Urban is an enormous success in the biggest music market of all, the United States. Who knew? For some reason Keith Urban has never been really big or even acknowledged in Australia and today we get a few clues as to why that is so. There is a lot more to Keith than the amiable coach we see in The Voice on Australian TV and our guest today can let us in on some surprises. In his new book Keith Urban our special guest Jeff Appter takes us from Keith’s birth in New Zealand to childhood days on the outskirts of Brisbane to being “discovered” while playing at the Bayview Hotel in Sydney and reaching the stage where he is asked to sing at the opening of the Tokyo Olympic Games. On top of that Keith was married to Nicole Kidman for 19 years to add a bit of Hollywood glamour to his life. Podcast (mp3)

It's 2026 and a new seasons of MAFS is upon us!This episode was recorded last year, and I've been holding onto it ever since - because I knew the right moment would come. And with the new season of Married at First Sight airing this week, it feels like perfect timing.Today on Pop Therapy (The Curious Life Podcast when this was recorded), I'm joined by former MAFS bride Carina Mirabile, for a conversation that's warm, honest, and far more reflective than you might expect from the world of reality TV. Carina opens up about who she was before the cameras, her love of travel and new experiences, and the deep family values that have shaped her. We talk about connection, relationships, and the quiet ways we grow in our twenties and thirties - especially when life takes an unexpected turn.We get into the Paul of it all - if you recall, it was a big moment on Australian TV and started a lot of conversations about family violence and red flags.This is a conversation about self-discovery, love, and stepping into a new chapter… even when you don't know what the next page will hold.Follow Carina on IG at @carinamirabileCheck out her biz at @by.mirabFollow the show at:Pop TherapyIG: ⁠@jana.firestone⁠Website: ⁠www.janafirestone.comYouTube: ⁠POP THERAPY PODCASTTikTok: @janafirestoneWork with our brilliant audio engineer Sam Talbot at www.samtalbot.com.au!

Australian TV legend George Donikian joins Denis Walter for a chat over a cup of coffee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Donikian, Australian TV legend joins Tony McManus, bringing him all the news from across the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian TV legend George Donikian joins Denis Walter for a chat over a cup of coffee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kev and Rob steal each other's deltas and end up as mascots on opposing Calica teams. At halftime, they discuss "Vitus Reflux" (SA), before being transported into the shallow pond of other futuristic sports seen throughout Star Trek history: Anbo-jyutsu (TNG), Springball (DS9), Parrises Squares (TNG, VOY, PRO), and Velocity (VOY).SA 1×03 Vitus RefluxFuture SportsDS9 7×04 Take Me Out to the HolosuiteAnbo-jyutsuTNG 2×14 The Icarus FactorGladiators (1995 Australian TV series)Some good images of the Anbo-jyutsu outfitsSpringballDS9 4×22 For the CauseKassidy Yates-SiskoMichael EddingtonMaquisElim GarakJulian BashirZiyalDS9 2×11 RivalsParrises squaresPRO 2×08 Is There In Beauty No Truth?TNG 1×15 11001001TNG 5×19 The First DutyVOY 3×22 Real LifeVelocityVOY 4×26 Hope and FearPhaser rangeSpringball scorecard props for sale(00:00) - Episode 84: Future Sports (SA 1×03 Vitus Reflux) (00:55) - SA 1×03 Vitus Reflux (21:35) - Future sports (28:03) - Springball (32:44) - Parrises Squares (38:53) - Velocity Music: Distänt Mind, Brigitte Handley

Welcome to our Summer Series where we're replaying some of our most popular episodes over the last 3 years so you can discover episodes you haven't heard before or re-listen to some fan favourites. In this episode, Nicola and Di chat with the entertaining and multi-talented Tottie Goldsmith. Tottie has been part of the Australian performing arts industry for 4 decades, with an incredible career that spans music, film, television, radio and theatre. In the 80s, Tottie became known as Melbourne’s IT girl, and was part of the pop group, The Chantoozies. Over the next few decades she appeared on so many iconic Australian TV shows including Young Doctors, Prisoner, Neighbours, and The Sex/Life series to name just a few. Tottie is also a proud mum, a marriage celebrant and the niece of our beloved Olivia Newton-John. In 2020 Tottie was awarded an OAM for her contribution to charity and the performing arts. We hear all about Tottie’s unconventional upbringing and some of the incredible stories from her childhood. She was born in the 60s to a legend of the Australian nightclub industry, Brian Goldsmith and the model and actress Rona Newton-John. We hear the heartbreaking story of how Tottie’s mum left her and her 2 siblings, when Tottie was only 2.5, to pursue a career overseas and the huge impact that had on Tottie’s life. Tottie opens up about the absolutely beautiful relationship that she had with her aunt Olivia, who was always looking out for her and loving her in ways that her mother wasn’t able to. Olivia was a true angel in Tottie’s life. Not only that, but we hear some fun stories from Tottie’s love life and the lessons she’s learned along the way through the relationships she’s had. Tottie is someone who really has done a lot of work on herself, and is committed to continuing to learn and grow. It’s inspiring to listen to. We had so much fun in this chat with Tottie - it was absolutely like having another girlfriend with us over the back fence. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Follow Tottie on IG here Support the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre here Find out more about Tottie’s work here Follow Nicola and Di on IG here Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Georgie Tunny was a young girl growing up in Queensland, she dreamed of becoming a sports reporter so she could one day interview the Brisbane Lions and cover the Olympics. Fast forward to 2026, and Georgie has taken over as anchor of the 10 News national weekend bulletins. Later this year, she’s releasing her debut novel, Over To You, which is set in the high stakes world of morning TV. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Georgie reveals the secret behind her rapid rise up the ranks of Australian TV, how her famous co-hosts may have inspired the characters in her book, and why 2026 is the year she finally marries Rob Mills. You can find out more about Georgie Tunny on her Instagram. Watch the full episode with Georgie Tunny here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian TV legend George Donikian joins Denis Walter for a chat over a cup of coffee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Erik talk new music releases including Loathe, Pete Maws, Tricot, Jana Teovano and more while constantly referencing a series of obscure Australian TV commercials. Other topics include pizza (obviously), the show's nebulous anniversary date, motivational Instagrammers and Chillton getting adopted. Includes improvised music about going to the bathroom. 

An all new episode of Hey Hey It's The Podcast is here!Join Criss Fresh, Mitch and Jonesy as they recap episodes of Australian TV institution Hey Hey It's Saturday.This episode looks at the 17th Hey Hey of 1998.It features Ricky Martin, Peter Rowsthorn, Tonic and more.Please subscribe to us on iTunes and you can find us at:www.facebook.com/heyheyitsthepodcastInstagram @heyheypodcast

He's been considered one for years - but last month Sir Sam Neill was officially designated a Screen Legend. The honour marking his stellar fifty year career was handed out at the New Zealand Screen Awards and followed his Logie for 'Best Lead Actor' in the series The Twelve at the Australian TV awards in August. From Sleeping Dogs and Reilly, Ace of Spies.... to Jurassic Park, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Tudors....his CV is a veritable chocolate box of roles from which fans can pick their favourites. When he's not filming, the Central Otago resident can be found on his Two Paddocks farm and vineyard surrounded by his celebrity-named animals. Most recently Sir Sam has been outspoken in his opposition to plans to fast-track a goldmine in the local Bendigo area. Kathryn speaks to him about his concerns about that project, his latest screen honours and what he can detail about his upcoming projects.

UFOs, UAPs, flying cigars, extraordinary new technologies ... Are we not alone?Award-winning investigative journalist Ross Coulthart has been intrigued by UFOs since mysterious glowing lights were reported near New Zealand's Kaikoura mountains when he was a teenager. The 1978 sighting is just one of thousands since the 1940s, and yet research into UFOs is still seen as the realm of crackpots and conspiracy theorists.In 2020, however, after decades of denial, the US Department of Defence made the astonishing admission that strange aerial and underwater objects frequently reported and videoed by pilots and tracked by sensors are real, unexplained, and pose a genuine national security concern.Compelled to investigate, Coulthart has embarked on what's become the most confronting and challenging story of his career, speaking to witnesses, researchers, scientists, spies and defence and intelligence officials and insiders. What he has found suggests that the world is on the cusp of extraordinary technological breakthroughs and cultural revelations.Bizarre, sometimes mind-blowing and utterly fascinating, In Plain Sight tells a story that's largely escaped the radar of mainstream media coverage but has been there all along. Now it's time to observe what's in front of our eyes.BioMulti-award-winning investigative journalist with over three decades experience in newspapers and television, including reporting for The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, ABC TV Four Corners, Nine Network Sunday program and 60 Minutes, Seven Network Sunday Night.Five times winner of Australia's national journalism prize – the Walkley Award – including the highest award, the Gold Walkley. Winner of a Logie, Australian TV's top prize (for best public affairs TV reporting), and winner of a New York Film Festival Gold Medal for international investigative journalism.Best-selling author of five books, including DEAD MAN RUNNING and ABOVE THE LAW (investigations into outlaw motorcyle gang organised crime co-authored with Duncan McNab), history investigations THE LOST DIGGERS & THE LOST TOMMIES (detailing the discovery of a lost cache of photographs of Australian and Allied soldiers from World War 1), and  a biography of Australia's First World War official historian, CHARLES BEAN - IF PEOPLE REALLY KNEW, that in 2015 won Australia's prestigious literature award, the Prime Minister's Literary Award (for Australian History).https://www.amazon.com/dp/1460759060/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CJ, Kate and Vaya wrap up the series finale of Neighbours: again.Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

Welcome to this episode 1980 the Summer ( Aussie Comp) - Rewind 80's Band Tasmanian Dates Jan 9th, 10th & 11th 2026 - Cheeky Tickets - www.rewind80smixtape.com.au Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced & edited by Matty Ray. See Facebook for links to videos & songs mentioned in this episode! Email: Samantha@planet80s.com.auFacebook: the80smontagepodcast twitter: @the80smontage instagram: the80smontageRewind 80's Band - www.rewind80sband.comTickets - www.rewind80smixtape.com.auBookings - samantha@planet80s.com.auPlease Subscribe, Like, Share, Rate (Itunes please)You can join to for only $2 a month (Get On It)https://www.patreon.com/the80smontagepodcastSmash that like & Subscribe button *The views & opinions expressed in this Podcast are solely those of the individuals expressing them & do not represent the views or opinions of any third party.Where guests appear on the Podcast, their views & opinions are solely their own & do not represent the views or opinions of The 80's Montage hosts or team.The 80's Montage does not accept responsibility for the views of its guests & their appearance on this Podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.*Links: A1 | Cliff Richard– https://youtu.be/_thFKjQOZt4?si=9XogdfLi7dslETojA2 | Diana Ross– | Upside Down https://youtu.be/Po0BbGMSX4g?si=cYu8UkGT3-INNXSiA5 | Fischer-Z– | So Long - https://youtu.be/Ejy7L64lFWM?si=8gZDbjRidnetZGCUA6 | Rocky Burnette– | Fallin' In - https://youtu.be/8UWmAOvSlXw?si=6nbolUQcUaUkPeSJA7 | Kate Bush– | Babooshka - https://youtu.be/6xckBwPdo1c?si=VKaS-65NRzAOUxRkA8 | Jermaine Jackson– | Let's Get Serious -https://youtu.be/uJjRWyqL7nA?si=Cw51FZbQPhJutiDyA9 | John Farnham– | Help -https://youtu.be/DgmNi-0atb4?si=xv20G0f1nsYYgZCAThis Weeks TV Commercial - Cottee's Ice Magic commercial from Australian TV 1988https://youtu.be/LEQQPmJz1rA?si=mAJn9B4e7maA4QVNB2 | Flowers (4)– | Can't Help Myself -https://youtu.be/e7_BtSCNig4?si=3gDK-kuTnzkQKCp4B4 | Pat Benatar– | We Live For Love -https://youtu.be/gE-WdNq13c4?si=2d1l8K66gO7wZOvSB5 | James Freud And The Radio Stars– | Modern Girl - https://youtu.be/EgjocaPfv-A?si=MylF1hYaXFsyPgF1B6 | The Monitors (2)– | Singing In The 80's -https://youtu.be/UNQ9FQMNV4s?si=HCxRFzUoCaNmD9TZThanks For Listening!The 80's Montage Podcast - Sammy, Jay & Matty..

One week left of Neighbours and CJ, Kate and Vaya weigh up the cons and cons of living in either Ramsay Hills or Robinson Towers... because there's buckley's chance of saving the street!Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

CJ, Kate and Vaya prepare for the final weeks of Neighbours (again) with Sarge walking into people's homes and trying to have deep-and-meaningfuls against their will; Wendy has zero fucks left to give and we are living for it; and there's plans for a freeway to be built right through Ramsay Street despite lack of government funds!Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

An all new episode of Hey Hey It's The Podcast is here!Join Criss Fresh, Mitch and Jonesy as they recap episodes of Australian TV institution Hey Hey It's Saturday.This episode looks at the 16th Hey Hey of 1998.It features Merril Bainbridge, James O'loghlin, Mimi Macpherson and more.Please subscribe to us on iTunes and you can find us at:www.facebook.com/heyheyitsthepodcastInstagram @heyheypodcast

This week, it's finally here: the finale of The Golden Bachelor AU's first season, in which Bear makes his ultimate decision. There are some other big decisions being made too, about the version of Africa that makes it to Australian TV, about compromising your integrity for a man, and about whether or not to keep recording the podcast when you're unwell.We answer some big questions such as Are They Still Together and Is Everybody Doing Okay and Do We Reckon They'll Do Another One. Also Did They End Up Correcting The Spelling Of Bachelor Creator Mike Fleiss' Name In The Credits Which Has Been Wrong In Every Episode Of This Season.Thanks for joining us for this season - we'll be back soon!Janette's substack post: THE FULL, TRUE, EMOTIONAL JOURNEYCome along to the Max Quinn EP launch in MELBOURNE (20 Nov) or SYDNEY (5 Dec). See Dr. Spaceman in SYDNEY (Nov 21) and Self Talk in MELBOURNE (Dec 20)!

Send us a textJoin Jim and Steve as they patrol the sea with the Australian Navy in an Australian TV series called, well, Sea Patrol! Learn all about fish poaching, fish poaching bartering, emergency tracheotomy tips and, of course, poaching of the fish kind. One episode, one question, is it worth the binge??! Keep watching the shows! 

CJ, Kate, Vaya and Bec Dahl lance the boil of the HolRod affair as Erinsborough learns of the horrors. After careful consideration of when to end things with Wendy, Sarge chooses their vow renewal to drop his bomb. Then he tries to apologise to everyone for his shit blokery. Everything tells him off, and it's a jolly good time! Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

Kate and Vaya recap the hot mess of dirty dog Sarge pretending he can just not mention he had a whole girlfriend and opt back into his marriage; HoHo has choices but makes the wrong one; and we are days away from the affair outing and we are HANGING FOR IT. In the meantime, we don't have time for Colton at this juncture.Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

An all new episode of Hey Hey It's The Podcast is here!Join Criss Fresh, Mitch and Jonesy as they recap episodes of Australian TV institution Hey Hey It's Saturday.This episode looks at the 15th Hey Hey of 1998.It features Richard Stubbs, Kylie Minogue and You Am I.Please subscribe to us on iTunes and you can find us at:www.facebook.com/heyheyitsthepodcastInstagram @heyheypodcast

Wednesday Headlines: ASIO boss warns of three countries willing to carry out assassinations on Australian soil, former US Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84, CommBank and Temu among Australia’s ‘shonkiest’ brands, Netflix and Amazon to pay millions a year to make Australian TV shows and David Beckham’s been knighted by King Charles!Deep Dive: There’s been a concerning rise in the sale of child-like sex dolls to Australians by major retailers online. Yesterday, Shein announced it was removing all sex dolls from its site, after France threatened to ban it for selling child-like dolls to predators. Meanwhile, pressure’s mounting on the Australian Government to take a stronger stance, with other platforms still using dodgy tactics to get around our laws and past border police. In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks with Collective Shout’s Caitlin Roper, who is spearheading the Australian campaign. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a televised interview aired in Australia, Bill Gates was pressed about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and asked whether he regretted having that connection. During the exchange, he acknowledged that he “shouldn't have had dinners” with Epstein, but he adamantly denied there was ever any deeper partnership or formal alignment between Epstein and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates maintained that his interactions with Epstein were limited and opportunistic rather than indicative of any ongoing relationship.The interview drew attention because it forced Gates into a defensive posture over years-old ties at a moment when Epstein's legacy remains deeply controversial. He was challenged repeatedly on whether his ex-wife, Melinda, had warned him about Epstein's intentions and whether any philanthropic deals had been discussed—questions he deflected by restating his regret while pushing back on accusations of deeper involvement.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Ever wonder how hit shows like Alone, Lego Masters, or K-Popped get made? In this special live episode from SXSW Sydney, host Hayley Ferguson sits down with three of Australia's top unscripted television executives to pull back the curtain.David McDonald (Director of Comedy, Endemol Shine Australia), Keely Sonntag (Head of Unscripted and Development, ITV Studios Australia), and Wes Dening (Head of Global Formats, Eureka Productions) share their incredible origin stories -from actively avoiding the industry to being a Big Brother contestant - and dive deep into the secrets of the trade.They discuss the critical importance of authenticity, the make-or-break role of casting (and why "getting a bad edit" is a myth), and how they adapted massive global formats for an Australian audience. Plus, they share their best advice for pitching your own TV show idea and predict what's next for the future of reality TV in the age of AI.LISTEN MORE Head of Unscripted & Development, ITV Studios Australia - Keely SonntagHead of Global Formats, Eureka Productions - Wes DeningCREDITS:Host & Producer - Hayley Ferguson Support the show

In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Salvatore's story. Salvatore Coco is an acclaimed actor best known for roles in Home & Away, Heartbreak High and a string of powerful performances in Australian TV and film. Salvatore shares insights from playing gritty characters like Harry Hammoud in Underbelly: The Golden Mile. From standover men to complex antiheroes, he reveals what it takes to bring the underworld to life on screen.

He was the upside-down man who brought imagination to life — with nothing more than a pencil for a nose and a blackboard for a stage. Mr Squiggle, the beloved children's television icon, captured the hearts of generations with his wobbly lines, friendly charm, and boundless creativity.Travel back to the earliest age of Australian TV to explore how Norman Hetherington's quirky puppet became a national treasure. From his humble beginnings on ABC in 1959 to the stories the hosts' own mothers told them about the show, Mr. Jolly Squiggles (Simplified to Mr. Squiggle in later years) wasn't just a puppet — he was a teacher, an artist, and a friend to millions.Join Holly & Matthew as they uncover the legacy of Mr Squiggle and Friends, the artistry behind his creation, and the enduring magic of a character who taught Australia that a few squiggles and a bit of imagination could turn into anything at all.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

Can you believe it - The Bachelor is back on Australian TV! This week, The Golden Bachelor AU made its official premiere, and we're putting our expertise to good use in pulling apart the first week of the show. Is playing it safe the right move for the producers, or does it feel like more of the same? We analyse the limo exits, first dates, and the woman who at least seems to be getting a slight villain edit (but it's too soon to tell).If you're wondering if you have to watch the show to listen to the pod - you definitely don't! But we were pleasantly surprised by a lot of things on the TV this week, and you might be too.Let us know how you feel about Week 1 on our socials @bohpod and share the pod with a friend for extra brownie points!

In a televised interview aired in Australia, Bill Gates was pressed about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and asked whether he regretted having that connection. During the exchange, he acknowledged that he “shouldn't have had dinners” with Epstein, but he adamantly denied there was ever any deeper partnership or formal alignment between Epstein and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates maintained that his interactions with Epstein were limited and opportunistic rather than indicative of any ongoing relationship.The interview drew attention because it forced Gates into a defensive posture over years-old ties at a moment when Epstein's legacy remains deeply controversial. He was challenged repeatedly on whether his ex-wife, Melinda, had warned him about Epstein's intentions and whether any philanthropic deals had been discussed—questions he deflected by restating his regret while pushing back on accusations of deeper involvement.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

An Australian TV host has kicked off a conversation with a post on her social media calling for airlines to provide women only seating areas. It has attracted hundreds of comments many supporting her concerns. Last year one of India's airlines started letting women select seats next to other women when checking in. Others have sensitive seating areas. Aviation Commentator Irene King spoke to Lisa Owen.

ARMYTAGE TWIST: Did Nine Blink? | 7NEWS vs 7NEWS.com.au | 4BC Axing + MoreWhat's really going on with Samantha Armytage and Nine's TODAY show?Why 7NEWS and 7news.com.au are copping heat over “selective editing.”4BC's breakfast axing, a serious Nine privacy leak, Trump's quip to Kevin Rudd, the Talent Index vs ratings, Spotlight renewed for 2026 — and a Doctor Who bombshell about Billie Piper/Rose Tyler.Chapters:Armytage twist: has Nine actually shut this down?7NEWS vs 7news.com.au editorial decisions4BC breakfast: what the sacking tells usNine privacy breach falloutTrump–Rudd moment in contextTalent Index results vs real ratingsEXCLUSIVE: Spotlight back for 2026Doctor Who: Billie Piper ≠ The Doctor?

An all new episode of Hey Hey It's The Podcast is here!Join Criss Fresh, Mitch and Jonesy as they recap episodes of Australian TV institution Hey Hey It's Saturday.This episode looks at the 14th Hey Hey of 1998.It features Paul Kelly, Sammy Hagar and Dannii Minogue.Please subscribe to us on iTunes and you can find us at:www.facebook.com/heyheyitsthepodcastInstagram @heyheypodcast

In a televised interview aired in Australia, Bill Gates was pressed about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and asked whether he regretted having that connection. During the exchange, he acknowledged that he “shouldn't have had dinners” with Epstein, but he adamantly denied there was ever any deeper partnership or formal alignment between Epstein and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates maintained that his interactions with Epstein were limited and opportunistic rather than indicative of any ongoing relationship.The interview drew attention because it forced Gates into a defensive posture over years-old ties at a moment when Epstein's legacy remains deeply controversial. He was challenged repeatedly on whether his ex-wife, Melinda, had warned him about Epstein's intentions and whether any philanthropic deals had been discussed—questions he deflected by restating his regret while pushing back on accusations of deeper involvement.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

CJ, Kate and Vaya continue to be bamboozled by the HoRod affair, but are enjoying the revolving door of characters and herald the arrival of Gary Sweet! Plus New Elle wants to be a Real Journalist at something called The Daily Monster, which sounds like it's NSFW. Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

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How can we possibly be expected to trust settled climate science when we simply refuse to do so? BONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) CREDITS Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben BoultHosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole ConlanExecutive Producer: Ben Boult Producers: Ben Boult & Gregory Haddock Editor: Gregory HaddockResearchers: Carly Rizzuto, Canute Haroldson & James CrugnaleArt: Jordan Doll Music: Tony Domenick Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense CenterSOURCESBattle of Ideas 2015 | speaker | Martin Durkin. (n.d.). Archive.battleofideas.org.uk. Retrieved June 8, 2024British Thought Leaders. (2024, April 23). The Science Simply Does Not Support the Ridiculous Hysteria Around Climate At All: Martin Durkin. YouTube. Burns, D. (2024, April 11). Review of Climate: The Movie (The Cold Truth) reveals numerous, well-known misinformation talking points and inaccuracies - Science Feedback. Https://Science.feedback.org/. Claire Fox. (n.d.). Academy of Ideas. Retrieved June 11, 2024Clement, N. O., Michael E. Mann, Gernot Wagner, Don Wuebbles, Andrew Dessler, Andrea Dutton, Geoffrey Supran, Matthew Huber, Thomas Lovejoy, Ilissa Ocko, Peter C. Frumhoff, Joel. (2021, June 1). That “Obama Scientist” Climate Skeptic You've Been Hearing About ... Scientific American. Cook, J. (2019). Arguments from Global Warming Skeptics and what the science really says. Skeptical Science. Desmog. (n.d.). Willie Soon. DeSmog. Retrieved June 10, 2024Does Urban Heat Island effect exaggerate global warming trends? (2015, July 5). Skeptical Science. GOV.UK. (n.d.). FAST CAR FILMS LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK. Find-And-Update.company-Information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved June 8, 2024Hayhoe, K. (2017, November 23). New rebuttal to the myth “climate scientists are in it for the money” courtesy of Katharine Hayhoe. Skeptical Science. Hayhoe, K. (2024, April). Katharine Hayhoe on LinkedIn: There's a new climate denial movie doing the rounds. In the first 42… | 54 comments. Www.linkedin.com. Hobbes, M. (2023, June 18). x.com. X (Formerly Twitter). Jaffe, E. (2011, October 25). Bloomberg - Are you a robot? Www.bloomberg.com. Kriss, S. (2016, May 12). “Brexit: the Movie” Reveals Why the Upper Classes Are So Excited About the Prospect of Leaving the EU. Vice. Lowenstein, A. M. (2024, March 21). A Green New Shine for a Tired Playbook. DeSmog. Martin Durkin. (n.d.). DeSmog. Retrieved June 8, 2024Mason, J., & BaerbelW. (2024, March 23). Climate - the Movie: a hot mess of (c)old myths! Skeptical Science. Overland, I., & Sovacool, B. K. (2020). The misallocation of climate research funding. Energy Research & Social Science, 62(62), 101349. Ramachandran, N. (2021, February 11). Asacha Media Group Takes Majority Stake in U.K.'s WAG Entertainment. Variety. Schmidt, G. (2023, September 6). RealClimate: As Soon as Possible. Www.realclimate.org. Sethi, P., & Ward, B. (2024, May 2). Fake graphs and daft conspiracy yarns in Durkin's latest propaganda film. Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. Wag Entertainment. (n.d.). Wag. Wagentertainment.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024Weinersmith, Z. (2012, March 21). Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - 2012-03-21. Www.smbc-Comics.com. Westervelt, A. (2023, March 1). Fossil fuel companies donated $700m to US universities over 10 years. The Guardian. Wikipedia Contributors. (2019, December 3). William Happer. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. Yan, F. (2024, January 29). Fossil fuels fund Doerr School of Sustainability research, data shows. The Stanford Daily. MORE LINKSDurkin on Australian TV (1) -Global Warming Swindle Debate Pt1Durkin on Australian TV (2) -Global Warming Swindle Debate Pt2Prof. Hayhoe on How Research Funding Actually Works - Climate change, that's just a money grab by scientist... right?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An all new episode of Hey Hey It's The Podcast is here!Join Criss Fresh, Mitch and Jonesy as they recap episodes of Australian TV institution Hey Hey It's Saturday.This episode looks at the 13th Hey Hey of 1998.It features Hanson, Custard and Rebecca's Empire.Please subscribe to us on iTunes and you can find us at:www.facebook.com/heyheyitsthepodcastInstagram @heyheypodcast

Tom Ballard: Fisk, Deadloch, Tonightly - and Why Reality TV is a Lie

Pioneering veteran journalist, news presenter and anchorman, John Mangos, joins Tom and Nick for a long-awaited discussion over a glass (or two) of ouzo about his genuinely 'storied' career. With more than four decades in the media as a political journalist, foreign correspondent and anchor, John gives an inside scoop glimpse into the highlights of his career. From sharing the screen with Australian TV and comedy legend Graham Kennedy, to flying with Prime Ministers including Bob Hawke around the country, to reporting on death of Diana in 1997, John's is a story not to be missed!This episode is proudly brought to you by the Greek Film Festival of Sydney! Get your tickets now by visiting https://greekfilmfestival.com.au/sydney – as well as our amazing sponsors at The Greek Providore! https://thegreekprovidore.com.au/Send us a text Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

CJ, Kate and Vaya have one item on the agenda: the HoRod affair.Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

CJ and Vaya recap the repercussions from Sarge and Holly's roll in the hay; Aaron decides to abandon his daughter; and Kuze give the Blue Box another go. Also Vaya went to a clearance sale at Neighbours and does a bit of Tell and Tell about her loot.Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

The Rumor Mill — August 18, 2025 Joe and Nathan are back with another week of drag world news, listener messages, and plenty of shade. This week, they: Compare U.S., U.K., and Australian TV standards, leading to a hilarious detour about Big Brother Uncut and Nathan's first glimpses of nudity on TV. Break down the disappointing finale of And Just Like That and debate whether Johnny Cakes was secretly hot. Debut a brand-new SpeakPipe jingle and share their first-ever listener voicemails. Trevon calls in to weigh in on Bob and Monet's race play controversy, while Evan delivers a detailed (and adorable) recap of Slayzian Royale. Cover the headlines: Heidi N Closet's involvement in ELF Cosmetics' controversial ad with comedian Matt Rife, and the messy $80 wig drama between Orion Story and Britney Blackout. Talk behind-the-scenes tea on editing, timing, and why listener engagement means so much. Plus, Nathan plugs his Breaking Down Bad Books podcast (now on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) and his new Disneyland vlogs on YouTube, while Joe admits he's already crushing on Evan's voice. Send your own SpeakPipe messages at speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia and join the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate and Vaya recap Annalise Hartman's return to Erinsborough from Lassiters Manchester; Dr Ma's selective amnesia; and the Sarge and Holly thirsting for each other because there are no other available characters. Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)!Artwork by Elyce PhillipsBrett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman.To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one of our beloved Patrons at patreon.com/neighbuzzpod Thanks for listening - please tell other spiggin' hufters to listen too!

There are a heap of birthdays to celebrate within the Friday Huddle Team - including the Chief's! But he's keen to move on to the 4 at 4 in 24 - which features Nat Fyfe's retirement, England's most dangerous snake, a new Rambo movie, and Taylor Swift breaking the podcast world. Damo has had a massive technical dilemma, Billy Brownless stops by the studio out of the blue, and Howie manages to get one question in for his Hot Topics. Chief puts the gang through another Pop Culture Quiz, and Chris Judd is back in the Friday Huddle studio to talk Carlton, Bec, the kids, finance, and who knows what else. Howie's junior footy team finally had a win, Damo rounds up all the latest trade talk, and Browny's Health Hotline is about how much water we actually need to drink. Howie wants to talk about the Melbourne Storm and the genius that is Craig Bellamy, before Damo's Media Wars sees Ross Lyon taking on everyone. St KIlda assistant coach Robert Harvey joins the show, Browny has the top 5 Hot Mic moments from Australian TV, and the boys talk about all the finals permutations of the last two rounds of 2025. Triple M's Friday Huddle is Mark Howard, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown, and Damian Barrett.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.