Podcasts about backchat

Over ten thousand people have signed a legislative assembly petition calling for trauma-informed training to be mandated for NSW Police. Producer Pongyada Soothipong explains what trauma-informed training involves and what systemic reforms are needed to implement it. Cameron Francis, the CEO of not-for-profit drug testing service organisation The Loop joins us to discuss Queensland's recent ban on public and private pill testing operations. We unpack the impacts of keratoconus (a chronic eye condition) on young people with Dr Jingjing You, a senior lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Medical Sciences. Have raves lost their meaning? Producer Bec Cushway investigates the history of raves and how Sydney's rave scene is being diluted. The National Association of Renters' Organisations and National Shelter have released their second report card on renting in Australia. Producer Sana Shaikh speaks to CEO of the Tenants' Union of NSW Leo Patterson Ross on how New South Wales fared and what the results mean for Sydney renters. This episode of Backchat was produced by Pongyada Soothipong, Nyaboth Chuol, Elise Papaioannou, Sana Shaikh and Bec Cushway. Executive produced by Bec Cushway. Hosted by Dani Zhang and Bec Cushway. Aired 27 September 2025 on Gadigal land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dwayne Russell talks about the old school Geelong footy team & what the players got up to in their spare time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sat down with one of the great sports commentators, Dwayne Russell, for a chat about playing with some of the greatest to ever play AFL, players moonlighting as garbagemen, and the origins of his infamous "oh baby" phrase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee & Jamie present their final backchat of the season with a 26-10 loss away at Leigh in the playoffs.

Glen Jakovich talks to us about the selection process for the All-Australian team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sat down with Eagles legend Glen Jakovich to chat West Coast's glory days, the insane battles with Wayne Carey and representing Australia. So much good stuff from a legend of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Pavlich talks us through some of his early stories in business and butchering things. BackChat's newest podcast, Back Yourself, talking to business leaders and decision makers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we speak to Matthew Pavlich, new CEO of the Sydney Swans. This was recorded before he was appointed to that position but we speak about his time as a player, how he used the lessons learnt at the elite level of sport in his journey through business.BackChat's newest podcast, Back Yourself, talking to business leaders and decision makers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To break down the recent news that Melbourne University Press is closing Meanjin, Australia’s second-oldest literary journal, Holly explains why this is about much more than just finances or literary snobbery. A major conversation is unfolding in New South Wales following the state’s first drug summit in 25 years, with growing calls to reform driving laws for medical cannabis users. To unpack the issue, MP Alex Greenwich joined hosts Holly and Eva on the show. The theme of this year's National Child Protection Week, was “shifting conversation into action.” One conversation gaining momentum is the Albanese government’s social media ban for under-16s, aimed at protecting kids online. Discussing the proposal and its potential impact, senior lecturer in digital and social media at UTS, Paul Byron, joined the show. The long-running debate over shark nets has reignited after a fatal shark attack on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. In response, the NSW government has paused a planned trial to remove nets from certain beaches. To explore the controversy and whether shark nets really keep swimmers safe, our producer Olivia takes a closer look. This episode of Backchat was hosted by Holly Payne and Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, and produced by Bec Cushway, Holly Payne, Elise Papaioannou, Jaspar McCahon-Boersma and Olivia Nunes-Malek. Executive Produced by Rebecca Cushway. Aired 13 September on Gadigal Land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five star review, and share an episode with a friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee & Jamie chat through the 28-12 victory against top of the table, Hull Kingston Rovers!

Daniel Bradshaw talks us through the beginnings of his business journey and what the early days of StreetX looked like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To unpack the impacts of cancer rates skyrocketing in young people, Producer Jaspar McCahon-Boersma talks with hosts Dani Zhang and Tanita Razaghi, with audio from Rare Cancer Australia CEO Christine Cockburn. A major campaign is slowly gaining momentum across New South Wales, calling on the state’s criminal justice system to provide extra support for victim-survivors of sexual violence. To dive deeper into the topic, Jacinta Masters, the Campaign Manager at Fair Agenda, joins the show. For decades, sport’s been treated as a no-go zone for politics, a place to escape the world, not confront it. But that’s changing. Dr Kasey Symons, lecturer in Sports Media at Deakin University and co-founder of women in sport collective, Siren, breaks down the changes in sports and politics. As neo-nazis become increasingly visible on streets all around Australia, producer Emilios Kwasner-Catsivelakis takes a look at the psychology of radical political views. And Crystal Andrews, founder of publication Zee Feed and author of the essay ‘Let’s Not Give Conservative Politicians The Power of Becoming a Meme’ joins us to talk the memefication of right wing figures. This episode of Backchat was hosted by Dani Zhang and Tanita Razaghi, and produced by Holly Payne, Gabriella Accaria, Jaspar McCahon Borsema, Jordan Santander, Olivia Nunes-Malek and Emil Kwasner-Catsivelakis. Executive Produced by Holly Payne. Aired 6 September on Gadigal Land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five star review, and share an episode with a friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we speak to Daniel Bradshaw founder of StreetX which has grown into one of the world's biggest streetwear brands known for chaos marketing and sell out drops... but how did it all start? We go behind the scenes with Daniel and find out how he did it.BackChat's newest podcast, Back Yourself, talking to business leaders and decision makers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee & Jamie chat through the excruciating 26-22 loss to Castleford Tigers away in SLRD25

Mark Readings tells his story on the Bali Bombings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sat down with Mark Readings to chat about his life in sporting media, covering some of Australia's biggest stories & receiving a Logie for his coverage of the Bali bombings after being on the ground as the bombs went off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start off the start of spooky season strong with a harrowing tale of real estate developers, NIMBYs and former antique dealers. Producer Holly Payne breaks down Woollahra's ghost train station and the future of development in the city's east. Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance deputy CEO Adam Portelli also joins to discuss the death of journalists in Gaza. Next, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre CEO and cookbook author Kon Karapanagiotidis speaks about his welcome feast for Palestinian refugees and the importance of not letting our hearts be dimmed by fear. Read more about Kon and his work here: https://asrc.org.au/kon/. Producer Jaspar McCahon-Boersma spoke to researcher Dr Kaz Ross about the conspiratorial legal ideology of sovereign citizens and why it's been making headlines recently. Last Monday, the government officially committed to expanding the Frist Home Buyers Grant. For our final story, producer Elise Papaioannou spoke to two young people hoping to crack into the housing market. This episode of Backchat was produced by Holly Payne, Jess D'Souza, Gabriella Accaria, Jaspar McCahon-Boersma, Elise Papaioannou and Harrie Hastings.Executive produced by Sana Shaikh.Hosted by Dani Zhang and Tanita Razaghi. Aired 30 August 2025 on Gadigal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee & Jamie react to the fantastic 48-2 victory over Huddersfield Giants!

Where does Jesse Wagstaff sit on the Perth Wildcats greatest ever players list? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EMERGENCY PODCAST - Harley Reid has re-signed at the West Coast Eagles until 2028. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perth Wildcats games record holder, 6x NBL champion & the world's greatest man, Jesse Wagstaff, joins the podcast today to chat championships, Wildcats basketball, punch ons and heaps more! Don't miss this one... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee & Jamie chat through the disappointing 44-2 loss away at Wigan in SLRD23

Sonny Walters talks through the 2013 Grand Final and which team he thinks is better; 2025 Fremantle Dockers or the 2013 Fremantle Dockers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sat down with former Fremantle superstar Sonny Walters to chat Ross Lyon's tough love, the highs of 2013, and what Indigenous footy means to him. One you don't want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee & Jamie welcome Paul from Devil in the Detail as we chat about the horror and tragedy of Salford Red Devils in 2025

For the first time in 25 years, the NSW government has launched a regional plan to support Western Sydney arts, culture and creative industries. Producer Pongyada Sootthipong joins to discuss how the plan will impact historically underfunded arts communities. Have you or a loved one fallen in love with an AI companion? Producer Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis dives into the dark world of AI-induced psychosis with AI internet goth baddie girlfriend Aphrodisiac Jenkins. While the name stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS doesn’t necessarily manifest in the ovaries every time, nor does it necessarily involve cysts every single time. Women’s health researcher Professor Helena Teede makes the case for why we should rename PCOS. Producer Emil Kwasner-Catsivelakis speaks to designer and professor Timo Rissanen to unpack the blurry binding of politics and fashion and what we can do to stay ethical and sustainable. This episode of Backchat was produced by Pongyada Sootthipong, Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Holly Payne, Emilios Kwazner-Catsivelakis, and Harrie Hastings.Executive produced by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis.Hosted by Dani Zhang and Holly Payne. Aired 16th August 2025 on Gadigal land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend. For more behind-the-scenes content, we are also on Instagram: @backchatfbiradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sat down with UFC light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg to chat his late start in the UFC, headlining fights, his eight-fight win streak and why nothing beats a New Zealand steak and cheese pie. Get around it!You can watch every UFC Pay-Per-View exclusive to Main Event, available on Kayo Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlos Ulberg talks through his fight against Jan Błachowicz. Listen to the full episode out Wednesdays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do young Australians still care about the Logies? Producer Jessica D'Souza dives into the lack of cultural representation of the Logies and the future of Aussie TV. We live in an era of constant surveillance, and online and every little bit of our info is being harvested by tech companies to more effectively sell you stuff. Researcher Lena Prosky unpacks these risks and explores how weakened privacy laws and opaque algorithms are increasingly shaping access to information, services, and digital rights. Backchat’s Pongyada Sootthipong visits Sydney’s Other Worlds Zine Fair to explore the political roots Featuring Simone Wong and Dr. Can Yanya, she dives into zines as art, activism, and community. Clinical psychologist Dr. Danielle Einstein joins us to unpack the government's decision to include YouTube in the under-16 social media ban, highlighting growing mental health concerns among young people. The Backchat team go on the ground at Sydney's historic March for Humanity to speak to protestors. Palestine Action Group organiser Josh Lees joins us in the studio to talk about the outcome of the March. This episode of Backchat was produced by Jess D'Souza, Gabriella Accaria, Nyaboth Chuol, Jordan Santander, Pongyada Soothpong and Jaspar McCahon-Boersma. Executive produced by Bec Cushway. Hosted by Holly Payne and Dani Zhang. Aired 19th July 2025 on Gadigal land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee & Jamie verbally meander through the disappointing 4-34 loss at home to St Helens

Last week, producer Jaspar McCahon-Boersma sat down with Eleanor Morley, the Secretary of the NSW Socialists party. Some of that interview made its way into his story on the launch of the party on our most recent Backchat episode below, but we wanted to bring you the full interview - and here it is. If you haven't heard the story covering the party's launch, who rocked up, and what they care about, check it out in our previous episode. Aired 2 August 2025 on Gadigal land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new trend is currently taking social media users by storm - leaving some feeling relieved… and others very confused. Producer Olivia dives into the phenomenon of bathroom camping with clinical psychologist Dr Anna Sidis. Writers are among Australia's lowest-paid creatives, earning an average of $18.5k per year. A new, permanent home for the Sydney Writer's Festival at the State Library of NSW might go some way toward addressing the issue. Festival CEO Brooke Webb came into the studio for a chat. After developing tinnitus herself following an ear infection, producer Charlotte knows firsthand how isolating it can be. Last week, she spoke to audiologist Myriam Westcott to unpack the condition and how to manage it. The NSW branch of the Australian Communist Party held an unauthorised screening of the documentary 'To Kill A War Machine', which features UK-based activist group Palestine Action. Backchat producer Gabriella attended the screening and spoke to party members Alice and Dan about the choice to screen the doco. Producer Jaspar was also on the road this week, attending the launch of NSW Socialists, the state's newest official political party. His full chat with party secretary Eleanor Morley will be featured in a standalone podcast episode coming this week. This episode of Backchat was produced by Charlotte Saker, Gabriella Accaria, Olivia Nunes-Malek, Holly Payne and Jaspar McCahon-Boersma. Executive produced by Bec Cushway.Hosted by Dani Zhang and Jaspar McCahon-Boersma. Aired 2 August 2025 on Gadigal land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sat down with Brandon Matera to chat inaugural Gold Coast Suns squad, making the move to Freo, and some wild footy trip stories. One of the good ones! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Matera talks about the inaugural Gold Coast Suns and what it was like with Karmichael Hunt kicking the goal after the siren to win against Richmond in 2012. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Hussey AKA Mr Cricket wanted to join the Fast Bowlers Cartel so badly he did something no one expected... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming jumps on the pod to chat hat tricks on debut, rooming with Merv Hughes, the Fast Bowlers Cartel and an all time Shane Warne hat-trick story. This one has a bit of everything and is honestly one of our favourites! Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Australia signed onto a joint statement condemning some of Israel’s actions in Gaza. We discuss the Parliament’s position on Palestine - a symbolic statement or a hypocritical act? We speak to one of Aunties Fund’s founders, Indu Balachandran, about their new organisation funding culturally supportive domestic and family violence support for South Asian women in Sydney. Is Sydney really the 7th best city in the world for nightlife tourism? Amy Flanagan, head of bookings at King Street organiser Music and Booze Co, makes the case that Sydney’s nightlife is healthier than we think. But why are so many live music venues closing, and what needs to change to keep the culture alive? Producer Harrie Hastings chats to Jim Flanagan of Lazy Thinking and Julia Johnson of ROMAEO about alternative models for supporting the live music sector. This episode of Backchat was produced by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Jess D’Souza, Holly Payne, and Harrie Hastings.Executive produced by Bec Cushway.Hosted by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis and Tanita Razaghi. Aired 26th July 2025 on Gadigal land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every parent hits that moment — the eye roll, the “you’re so unfair,” the slammed door. It’s the backchat that drives us up the wall. But what if we told you that this so-called “sass” is actually a sign of something good? In today’s episode, Justin and Kylie unpack why backchat is one of the most misunderstood parts of child development — and how you can respond in a way that strengthens your relationship, rather than wrecking it. We share 3 practical mindset shifts and 4 go-to scripts you can use today to turn attitude into connection and cooperation. Yes, even when the sass is strong. KEY POINTS: Backchat is often a clumsy expression of unmet needs — not a sign of defiance Reframing disrespect as a lack of skills (not a lack of values) changes everything Power struggles escalate when we seek control instead of connection Meeting autonomy, relatedness, and competence needs helps reduce pushback Get curious, not furious — especially when emotions are high Four practical scripts help parents respond with connection, not control QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: “Disrespect often isn’t deliberate — it’s just clumsy communication from a kid who doesn’t yet have the skills to do it better.” RESOURCES MENTIONED: The 3 Basic Psychological Needs: Autonomy, Relatedness, Competence The “Get Curious, Not Furious” principle happyfamilies.com.au for more resources and support ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Reframe backchat as a sign of emotional overwhelm or unmet needs Use validating language like “Sometimes it feels like I’m your enemy, doesn’t it?” Offer autonomy with choices (“I don’t mind when you do it — just have it done by dinner”) Give in fantasy what they can’t have in reality to lighten the moment Use the 3 E’s Script: “Sounds like you’re really frustrated... will you help me see what’s bothering you?” Set boundaries with respect: “I’m going to give you a chance to rethink that and try again in harmony with our values.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee & Jamie decompress and chat about the 15-14 last minute winner against Leeds Rhinos in SLRD20!

Charlie Comben remembers the time he got towelled up in a half from Oscar Allen and then copped a spray from Alastair Clarkson after the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicholas sits down with BackChat's Dan Const to preview the Pies upcoming clash with West Coast at Marvel Stadium this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's been on our screens for decades now, giving parenting advice to parents around the world who need it…Supernanny Jo Frost joins Kieran on The Hard Shoulder!

From the Back Chat pod, former Eagles great Will Schofield jumps on the chat about the latest in AFL news and the case of Freo Captain Alex Pearce potential 3 match ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson open up the podcast to their subscribers, taking questions about the Nebraska athletics department, Matt Rhule's seat warmth, which coach could get fired next, and more. Plus, what they like and dislike most about being in the limelight and the floor and ceiling of Nebraska's 2025 team.To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.