Podcasts about Breakfasters

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

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

Christian and Josh are joined by the supremely talented comedian Nat Harris for Patch 131! Nat is about to perform a replay of her Melbourne International Comedy Festival show "Lathered" at Comedy Republic on Tuesday July 16. Purchase tickets through the Comedy Republic website! We kick off the episode by fighting about who has a better 'natural' reading voice before Nat reveals that she bleeds from the eyes and gums due to a stigmatism. Hot start alert! Christian expresses his dislike for people who engage in loud activities on the other end of the phone, Nat opens up about her tendency to speak to herself and Josh takes aim at people who type while they're talking to you. Josh then considers whether his home teaspoon policy (leaving it turned upside down on the edge of the sink) can translate into the office. Will his colleagues scratch their neck with his spoon? Nat struggles with using a single teaspoon across different substances and Christian breaks down over an oily teaspoon in soapy water and suggests Josh invent a half spoon half pen. We also ask what you do after spilling a few drops of coffee or tea on the floor? Nat closes out the Patch by telling us about a very important recent purchase of hers, fabric softener. Christian remembers sniffing a great smelling teacher, we agree that Napisan is a trusted brand, Josh spruiks Hegs Pegs and Nat asks whether we put folded clothes away immediately.    With very special guests "Previously on Lathered with Pussy Willow" and "Nursery Rhymes". You can hear more Nat every weekday morning in Melbourne by tuning into Breakfasters on Triple R or listening online via https://www.rrr.org.au/     Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook to see clips from the show: linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork For a couple of dollars a month you can sign up to our Patreon page and get a bonus Patch every off week! Check out: www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team discuss the ethics of calling dibs and shotgun as an adult; Food critic Besha Rodell compares the Melbourne and Sydney food scenes; Muzafar Ali and Joylon Hoff explores Afghan culture in Australian in their new documentary Watandar: My Countryman; Nat has taken up boot scooting; Journalist and film lover Simone Ubaldi reviews Moroccan love story The Blue Caftan; Author and essayist Don Watson talks about Heroes and Villains, his latest contribution to The Monthly; Book reviewer Fi Wright introduces us to local author Megan Rogers and her new book The Heart is a Star; and the Breakfasters takes a look at recent TV show finales. With presenters Simon Winkler, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Breakfasters is back for 2023 with new co-hosts Nat Harris and Simon Winkler joining Daniel Burt! On the first podcast for this year, Nat explains her not-so-successful photo shoot for her driver's license renewal; Dr. Jen digs into the nitty-gritty of brain fatigue; The team explore the news that Marie Kondo refuses to be tidy anymore; Dr. Liz Jones talks about stepping down as Artistic Director & Co-CEO at La Mama; Entomologist Simon Hinkley explains the persistence of the march fly; Lit critic Fi Wright reads Seth Rogan's 'Yearbook' and is surprised by her own response; and the team share thoughts on random bump-ins. With presenters Simon Winkler, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

The team discuss the best-sized TV you need to host a AFL Grand Final party; Tech Talk-er Dan Salmon deciphers 2022 emoji trends; Culinary legends Flip Shelton and Nat Paull share their Breakfasters memories and their love of Triple R; Bobby shares her best (and worst) holiday experiences; Journalist Chip Le Grand chats about his new book Lockdown; the team compare their run-ins with amateur magicians; and comedian and lifelong Triple R-subscriber Wil Anderson encourages listeners to subscribe to Triple R's annual Radiothon. With presenters Daniel Burt, Bobby Macumber & Mon Sebire. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Breakfasters alumni Geraldine Hickey drops by to recap the return of the annual Reclink Community Cup; Comedian and actor Nazeem Hussain chats about reprising Hussain That? at Chapel off Chapel; Daniel ponders artists and their last hurrah concerts; author Chloe Hooper talks about her new book Bedtime Story; Cabbage enthusiast Michael Harden states his case for that much-maligned lettuce-substituting vegetable; Mon and Daniel discuss secret sacrifices they make for the people in their life; Historian Robyn Annear explains the meaning behind the 1895 term ‘bicycle face'; and comedian Felicity Ward talks about preparing for her show She's Back, Baby! With presenters Mon Sebire and Daniel Burt (Presenter Bobby Macumber has been on leave this week).Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

The Breakfasters are back for 2022 and tell us all about what they've been up to; Dr. Jen gives us the low-down on Murphy's Law; Bobby has been ten pin bowling and lets her competitiveness take over; Actor and writer Michelle Law talks about her new book Asian Girls are Going Places; Entomologist Simon Hinkley gets excited about seasonal butterflies; and comedian Scout Boxall chats about niche sports, larping and medieval cat-calling. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Bobby Macumber. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Musician and Triple R broadcaster Casey Bennetto talks about his jazzy Swinging Bella's Christmas-event, and sings farewell to Sarah; the team recaps weekend shenanigans; journalist Paul Kennedy chats about his new book Funkytown: A Year On The Brink of Manhood; Bobby replaces a bridesmaid; award-winning journalist Marc Fennel talks about the theft of Picasso's Weeping Woman in new SBS show Framed; the team discuss the politics of retiring football jumper numbers; Hayley Inch does a retro review of Interview With The Vampire; and finally it is time for 2021 and Sarah's last Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt and Bobby Macumber. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

It's the final week for Gez with the Breakfasters, and it kicks off with a trio of cakes! Also: Games loving techspert Dan Morganti talks us through the role-playing game The Last Spell; Justin ‘Digga' Calverley explains how to prune your deciduous plants; Simon Hinkley hosts the 2021 Invertebrate Olympics with the team; and Gez gets a heartfelt farewell from the Breakfasters and friends in true Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz style. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

During Mon's last week with Breakfasters, the team speak to award-winning journalist Jess Hill about the new SBS documentary series See What You Made Me Do; the team explore rad haircuts; Dr. Jen helps us understand the international Deep Time project; Comedian Bobby Macumber shares some wedding dress shopping trauma; and lastly, Hayley Inch talks us through the volunteer-run film societyThe Melbourne Cinémathèque. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Joost Bakker, hospitality entrepreneur talks about his new Greenhouse residence at Fed Square’s River Terrace which will be inhabited by Matt Stone and Jo Barrett, formerly of Oakridge Restaurant; John from Queen Vic Market gives a market report and discusses whether to wash or not to wash your vegetables; and Justin "Digga" Calverley leaps over from his regular slot on Breakfasters to chat about pumpkins. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-itTwitter:  @EatItRRRFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/Cam Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/

Comedian and Breakfasters regular Laura Dunemann has created an acrostic poem in honor of Sarah; Melbourne musician and youth counselor Nellie Jackson talks about new campaign for online support service 'Ask Izzy'; Journalist Ben Eltham breaks down the Federal Budget; the team shares some dinner (and lunch) reviews; Daniel and Gez bid a temporarily farewell to Sarah before her maternity leave; Nat Harris gives some advice on what NOT to say to a pregnant woman; and Sarah gets a surprise call from Matthew 'Richo' Richardson. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter:     https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Maya Newell's documentary In My Blood It Runs takes a closer look at the difficulties First Nations people face in raising their children with an Arrernte education, and the documentary filmmaker talks to team about her new film; Psychologist Margaret Klein Salamon talks about her book Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth; Fortnightly segment 'Down and Dirty' with Digga spills the dirt on which winter vegetables to start growing now; The Wheeler Centre is turning ten years old, and former Breakfaster and Director of the Centre, Michael Williams, talks about the Centre's evolution and what's going to happen next; Gez gives an update on her kitchen renovation progress;  And last, but certainly not least, Daniel Burt phones in with the low-down on the birth of Chub Fish. With presenters Sarah Smith, Geraldine Hickey, and Daniel James (filling in while Daniel Burt is on parental leave).

Brand and fashion expert Tony Lee discusses the shift towards a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry; the team explore shopping for "measured" items, such as bras, shoes and hats; Michael Harden is back for another 'Food Interlude' segment, and this time he's talking about how people can have a more sustainable approach to food shopping; filmmaker Mark Dooley chats to the team about his new film Repeat Attenders, which takes viewers inside the world of musical theatre fanatics; It's an exciting time as we get the final labour update on the impending birth of Chub-fish; American comedian Iliza Shlesinger is traveling with her The Forever Tour, and visits the studio to chat about her unapologetic style and fast-growing Aussie fan base. And to wrap things up, the team announce the release of a brand new Bandcamp compilation of over 40 of 'Breakfasters Live' performances. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt and Geraldine Hickey.

The team explore their thoughts around coloured $2 coins; Professor Tim Entiwsle, Director and Chief Executive at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, talks about the future conservation of the Botanic Gardens in the face of climate change; Dr Jen is back for 'Weird Science' - this time she talks about the new fad of dopamine fasting; entrepreneur Adam Jacoby and Sonia Randhawa, the founder of the Coalition of Everyone, share their thoughts on how our democracy is broken, ahead of their upcoming event 'Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport'; with students heading back to school, the team wax lyrical about their school lunches of yore; writer Sean O'Beirne's talks about his debut collection of short stories, A Couple of Things Before The End; and lastly, Daniel gives an update on the impending birth of Chub-Fish.. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt and Geraldine Hickey.

They're back! Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine kick off 2020 by summing up their holidays, with a highlight being swimming; The water theme continues as Gez explains her Jetty adventures in Busselton, WA; Daniel is getting very close to welcoming his long-awaited Chub-Fish to the world, so an update on the pre-labour situation is in order; Gez has been hanging out with dolphins, and shares her experience with five splashing and finger clicking kids; Singer-songwriter-comedian Selina Jenkins' solo show BOOBS is playing at Art Centre Melbourne's Midsumma Festival, and she comes by to chat about her returning show and her non-returning boobs; Feature Creatures this week sees a visit from marine biologist Ricky-Lee Erickson, who explores sea sponges; And lastly, Nat Harris talks about shenanigans on Melbourne trams in our Friday Funnybugger segment. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt and Geraldine Hickey.

In their last podcast for 2019, Breakfasters speak to senior curator at Museums Victoria, Matthew Churchward, about the restoration of the Great Melbourne Telescope; at least 50,000 young people in Australia are missing from our school system, and Dr Jim Watterston, the Dean of Melbourne Graduate Schools, sheds some light on this complex issue; Gez tells Sarah and Daniel how TV-series The L Wordmade quite an impact in her life; With holidays just around the corner, the team trade stories of  Christmas morning traditions; and food journalist Michael Harden takes a closer look at the increase in non-alcoholic beverages in dining experiences. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt and Geraldine Hickey. Please note: this podcast will resume in the last week of January, 2020.

Dr Amee Baird discusses her new book, Sex in the Brain; Breakfasters book reviewer Elizabeth McCarthy offers her take on Chris Fleming's On Drugs; Writer, Musician and Superfluity host Casey Bennetto brings some musical comedy to the studio ahead of this year's ‘A Swingin' Bella Christmas'; Chris KP returns for Weird Science to talk about scientists who have experimented on themselves, with some rather harrowing examples; this week's tattoo expo prompts the crew to discuss their weekend plans; Nat Harris is back for Friday Funnybugger, this time focusing on the sexually suggestive names of vacuum cleaners; and, State Library Victoria CEO Kate Torney stops by to talk about the completion of the Library's redevelopment. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt and Geraldine Hickey.

Hosts Vanessa, Jo and Rowena discuss the latest news in tech. Diving into a few serious topics like the DNA phenotyping technology emerging from China. Breakfasters game reviewer Adam Cristou joins us later for a fun discussion about his favorite games of the year.

Scientist Chris KP explains the concept of dog years; Award-winning author Bri Lee's new essay, Beauty, reflects on how beauty standards impact the way we interact with ourselves, and when she joins the studio we get a closer look at her own experience with the current beauty norms; How's former Breakfaster Jeff Sparrow? Find out as Gez and Sarah retell their catch-up session in the sun; Nat Harris is filling in for Gez when the conversation starts evolving around bike dinking and their favourite dinking memories. Lastly, Breakfaster regular Christos Tsiolkas discussed his epic new novel Damascus and its range of intriguing topics. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, Geraldine Hickey, and Nat Harris.

The team get a visit from Melbourne illustrator and designer Beci Orpin, who talks about the inspiration behind her new book Take Heart, Take Action; Michelle Bennet returns to the studios and gives her assessment of Edward Snowden's book Permanent Record; Christmas is for many synonymous with B grade Holiday movies, and Gez has seen newcomer Holiday in the Wild; new production Children of the Evolution features an all-child cast exploring topics of  importance to them, and two of its stars, Zara and Flynn, join the team to discuss their important topics; former RRR Breakfaster, author and comedian John Safran has launched the podcast John Safran vs The Occult, which takes a closer look at John's preoccupations; and with Sarah taking a sick day and Mon Sebire filling in, what better time to talk about sickies! With Sarah Smith, Geraldine Hickey and Daniel Burt, and Mon Sebire.

This week, filmmaker Em Baker joins Breakfasters to talk about her new film I Am No Bird; What is the proper etiquette for karaoke? Find out as the team discuss it; Apocalypse Meow: Crisis is Born is playing at Malthouse Theatre, and cabaret performer Meow Meow chats about the show and her extensive career; This year's Christmas events have already started, and the team discuss the Christmas dinner's they've already attended; Dr. Andi  presents some interesting facts about sleep in this week's 'Weird Science' segment; Music expert Mary Mihelakos from the Melbourne Music Bus Tour talks about Melbourne's cultural heritage. And last, but not least, X-men film producer Jason Taylor is in town for the Screen Forever conference, and manages to squeeze in an interview. With Sarah Smith, Geraldine Hickey and Daniel Burt

Daniel kick-starts things by telling a story fit for a horror film; Egyptian-American author, anarchist and feminist Mona Eltahawy is here for Broadside festival, and tells the team about her new book The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls; Dr Jen brings Weird Science to the studio when she looks closer at what science says about gratitude; The team share their muck-up day stories, involving garden gnomes and number plates; Terminator: Dark Fate has been received with mixed reviews, and film reviewer Simone Ubaldi gives her two cents worth; and lastly, a chat about unexpected guests brings back memories from time spent in share houses. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week, the team explore the intricacies of zip lining; Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey joins the studio for a talk about her latest documentary Happy Sad Man; Netflix series The Standups gives comedy's freshest voices a chance to shine, and Canadian comedian Beth Stelling visits the studio for a chat about her performance in the series and other career highlights; Simon Hinlkley is checks in about the ongoing nature discovery project “Bush Blitz” at the Little Desert National Park; and a fascinating interview with palaeontologist, explorer and conservationist Tim Flannery, in light of his new book “Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing!”.

Film score composer Burkhard Dallwitz talks to the team about his award-winning work, and what it was like to score the new film Locusts;  Comedian, actor and writer Dylan Moran is busy with his upcoming Australian tour, but manages to squeeze in a chat with the team about his show Dr Cosmos; Daniel shares some very exciting personal news; Josh Earl proves that comedy and a quiz is a match made in heaven when he joins the team to talk about his live podcast Don't You Know Who I Am? at The Catfish in Fitzroy. And last, but not least, Laura Dunemann flexes her play-wrighting skills for week's "Friday Funnybugger" segment, and asks the team to pretend to be Royals.

Daniel confidently predicts that he can win bronze in archery at the next Commonwealth games; Alcohol policy researcher Michael Livingston from La Trobe University explores the event “Alcohol: What Kind of Drinker are You?”; Joaquin Phoenix's performance in Todd Philipps film “Joker” is on everybody's lips at the moment, and Simone Ubaldi gives her opinion on the film in this week's film review; Master Sommelier Jane Lopes is the first woman in Australia to hold that title, and she tells the team about her new book Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles; Sarah, Daniel and Gez chat about the things they have in their car that probably should be elsewhere; and last, but not least, actor Luke Carroll tells the team about his role in the play  “Black is the New White”.

Gez tells Sarah and Daniel about her “New Year's Random Aspiration”, and how she ended up as a boat captain; Michael Harden comes by for another “Food Interlude”, and talks about the history of restaurants; The Wife and the Widow is a new thriller by Melbourne author Christian White, and he joins the team for a chat; Playwright, author and Triple R presenter Christos Tsiolkas talks about Anthem, the Melbourne International Arts Festival production he's part of; and Nat Harris is this week's "Friday Funnybugger" wherein she explores the awkwardness of not knowing the meaning of a word, yet pretending that you do. With Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week, journalist Jill Stark talks about her new book When You're Not OK: A Toolkit for Tough Times; Book reviewer Elizabeth McCarthy casts her eyes over Argentinian writer Roque Larraquy's first English-language novel, Comemadre;  Gez talks about running a recent comedy workshop; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi shares her thoughts on new Sophie Hyde film Animals; and the team go deep on the spiritual side of Kombi van ownership

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This week, Toby Halligan talks about bushfires and climate change; independent journalist, author and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein chats about his new book Pills, Powder, and Smoke: Inside the Bloody War on Drugs; Breakfasters Producer and book reviewer Elizabeth McCarthy casts her eyes over Josephine Rowe’s book Here Until August; Daniel tells Sara and Gez about how he is getting free drinks all around town; Sally Rugg joins the crew to talk about activism and her book How Powerful We Are: Behind the Scenes of Australia’s leading activists; And finally, this week’s Friday Funnybugger is comedian Matt Stewart.

This week, director Sophie Hyde joins the team to talk about her new Dublin-based film Animals; Sarah, Daniel and Gez discuss what makes a good rider; “Men at Work: Australia’s Parenthood Trap” is the latest Quarterly Essay by journalist Annabel Crabb, and she talks about the challenges parents face in Australia today; Adam Christou recommends the interactive game “Telling Lies” in Game Changers this week; Sarah has had her first facial, and shares her thoughts on this experience; For Feature Creatures, Simon Hinkley gets excited about insects and their place in art and objects of reverence; and Stephen Page, Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre chats about new production, 30 Years of Sixty Five Thousand. 

Episode 6 Guest: Geraldine HickeyWelcome to a completed six pack of your weekly knock off drinking podcast. To celebrate the six pack, we drink a delicious special release called Hapi Session Vol. 1 a collaboration between American brewery, Trillium and NZ legends, The Garage Project. Coming into the bar this week to regale us with stories of the drink is voice of Melbourne breakfast radio, Triple R’s Breakfasters and award-winning comedian, Geraldine Hickey.Also, we almost meet a man named Sam and, as always, it's all recorded live at The Esplanade Hotel, St Kilda.

This week, we get to hear the details behind Fringe production “Off Off Off Broadway Karaoke” when Jess McGuire and Emma Smith visit the studio; Daniel shares some information about his living arrangements with Sarah and Gez; Food and dining expert Michael Harden talks about the importance of restaurant ambience; With her new book "Fixed It: Violence and Representation of Women in the Media” and an appearance at MWF, Jane Gilmore joins the team for a chat; Daniel, Sarah and Gez share thoughts on romantic things to do for your partner; Nat Harris explores sauna etiquette in this week's Friday Funnybugger segment, and multimedia artist, cultural producer and LGBT activist Zackary Drucker talks about working on the tv show "Transparent."

For the last week of August, Tai Snaith joins Breakfasters to talk about her new book “You Might Find Yourself” and her event at Melbourne Writers Festival; Australian comedian and actor Dave Lawson is back in the studio to talk about the fourth season of Award-winning satirical comedy show Utopia; Gez shares a story from her visit to the pub which somehow results in an impromptu round of Jeopardy; An interview with American comedian Fred Armisen includes tales from the Blue Man Group, the nuisance of buying LPs on holiday, and his love for Australia; By popular demand, Sarah, Daniel and Gez review their latest dinners; Roz Ward joins the crew to discuss the potential significances for LGBTI+ communities ahead of the No Right to Discriminate rally against the Federal Government's proposed Religious Discrimination legislation; “On The Other Side of Freedom” author DeRay Mckesson has a chat before his upcoming event at MWF. And to wrap up this big week, Australian music legend Paul Kelly rocks up to share his thoughts on his new album Thirteen Ways to look at Birds. 

This week, Tim Costello visits the studio to talk about his book "A Lot With A Little”; Sarah, Daniel and Gez chat about the sentimentality of jackets; An interview with Omar Musa focuses on the universality of Muhammad Ali, in relation to Musa’s upcoming show at Arts Centre's Fairfax Studio; 'Weird Science' this week has Dr Jen explaining the main differences between early birds and night owls; Geraldine’s niece is going to school camp which gives the Breakfasters a chance to reminisce about their school camp experience;  writer, poet and broadcaster Alicia Sometimes comes by to chat about her show “Particle/Wave." And last but by god not lease: Henry Wagons gives a rave-up Triple R's annual Radiothon and the importance of supporting Triple R at this time. 

This week, Geraldine teaches Sarah and Daniel how to dance to Rock The Boat; the team engage in a conversation about Geraldine’s missing wallet; Tait Brady, the producer behind MIFF film Suzi Q swings by to talk about one of the unsung Queens of rock ‘n’ roll; we find out what made Daniel’s visit to the barber a bit awkward; Marine biologist Ricky-Lee Erickson talks about the fascinating reproductive strategies of marine animals; and Darlene Lim from NASA talks about what it's like training astronauts. 

This week on Breakfasters, writer Emina Ashman and director Stephanie Ghajar chat about their theatre show “Make Me A Houri”, at the La Mama Courthouse; Sarah, Geraldine and Daniel talk about the perks they enjoyed during their first jobs as teenagers; Melbourne International Film Festival kicks off this week, and Breakfasters talk to director John Sheedy about his film “H is for Happiness”, we find out how the team keeps the doctors at bay; and journalist Nick McKenzie discusses why the latest revelations about gambling empire Crown are so scandalous.

This week, Anne Hunter, relationship coach and co-founder of PolyVic talks about polyamory and non-monogamy; Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine talk about what they are grateful for, resulting in a highly entertaining story from Sarah’s past; Australian comedy legend Fiona O’Loughlin visits the studio to talk about her upcoming show, ‘Gap Year’, at the The Yarraville Club; and we find out what Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine’s Comăneci Day would look like. Plus: The Ann Street Morgue is part of this year’s Open House Melbourne, and Glenn Jones, Executive Officer of the Seaworks Foundation, joins the team for a chat about this year’s event and canvasses Seaworks' role in Melbourne’s history.

This week on Breakfasters, Daniel, Sarah and Geraldine discuss relaxing, driving and feeling so relaxed while driving that you miss a turn. Food Interlude this week is all about the Australian classic: jaffles! Journalist Stephen Mayne stops by the studio to talk about the scourge of pokies and gambling. In honour of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, former astronaut trainer Dr Gail Iles gives the lowdown on all you have ever wondered about launching humankind into space. Jim Morton, one of the creators of the successful podcast and HBO comedy special ‘My Dad Wrote a Porno’, stops in ahead of the Australian and NZ tour of his new live show. And finally, the team reminisce about creative approaches to concealing underage drinking.

Another week is over, and here are the highlights from this week on Breakfasters. Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine starts the week by talking about camping, wine and boobies. Melbourne International Film Festival is almost here, and the artistic director Al Cossar stops by to discuss this year’s program. Another artistic director, Marieke Hardy, also visits the studio, but this time the focus is on the Melbourne Writers Festival and their program for 2019. It’s been a week since Geraldine got engaged, so naturally the trio talks about the aftermath and how Geraldine went about telling her dad. The feeling of time slowing down is the basis for some very entertaining stories. And finally, French-based author Tara June Winch is home in Australia for a visit, and talks to Breakfasters about her new novel, The Yield.

The first week of July is an eventful one on Breakfasters. We start off with an interview with Ed Hill from Friends of the Earth, who talks about extinction and the future of the native animals of Australia. Daniel, Sarah and Geraldine discuss lotto and what they would do if they won. “A Wunch of Bankers” is a new book from Dan Zitter, and he joins the studio to talk about a topic that could be dense, yet ends up being very interesting. Finally, this week’s Friday Funnybugger with Laura Dunneman is all about wedding songs, with a great surprise from a special guest.

Breakfasters are back, and as promised, they do a recap the community cup. Geraldine shares her favourite experience from her trip to New Zealand: the glow worm cave. Noni Hazlehurst visits the breakfast trio to talk about her fresh documentary series on SBS, “Every Family Has a Secret”. Wake in Fright by Kenneth Cook is one of the most iconic novels set in the Australian outback, and director Declan Greene from the Malthouse Theatre visits to talks about his vision for the story and how it translates to the stage. Australian political satirists Sammy J. brings laughter and humour into the studio. And finally, Erik Jensen joins the Breakfasters to talk about politics in light of his new essay ”The Prosperity Gospel: How Scott Morrison Won and Bill Shorten Lost”.

Sarah is back from Italy, and the trio is finally whole again. Sarah shares observations from her Italian holiday with Daniel and Geraldine. They follow up by having a really great talk with Richard Lowenstein about his new documentary “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”.  Geraldine has attended the final training of footy prior to the game between the Megahertz and the Rockdogs, and shares some of her feelings about playing for the first time. Paola Bella is an Indigenous writer, artist and curator, and chats to Breakfasters about opening this year’s Emerging Writer’s Festival with her event, Speaking Truth to Power. Michael Harden joins the trio for this week’s Food Interlude, and talks about the ethical procurement of Indigenous game meat. Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine also shares some interesting tales about octopus, including fascination and fear. Tony Birch’s new novel, The White Girl, is set in south-eastern Australia and focuses on an extraordinary Indigenous woman. Tony stops by Breakfasters this week to talk about his own personal experience with the community that is the foundation of his book.  

Sam has been filling in for Sarah this week, and along with Geraldine and Daniel they’ve had an exciting week following Queen Lizzie’s Birthday. Daniel ran a Marathon in the Otways, and shares his thoughts and experience with the other two.  Is walking 10.000 steps per day really good for you? In This week’s Weird Science, Dr. Jen talks about what science says about the phenomenon. The Breakfasters discuss the concept of eating things purely out of politeness. Ashleigh Wilson just published his book “On Artists”, and he joins the studio for an in-depth talk about his essay, and also his relationship with Miles Davis. Lastly, the trio spoke to Jane Clifton and the St Kilda Film Festival event “On the Inside: 40 Years of Prisoner”, about the iconic Australian TV show.  

It’s the last week of May, and the Breakfasters have been busy talking about both the big and little things in life. First out is Muriel Bamblett from the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, who talks to the Breakfasters about all the amazing things happening around it in the light of reconciliation week. Geraldine talks about her visit to the "Dreamtime at the G"-match, and how horrible she found it. Following that, Geraldine, Sarah and Daniel talks about how good it feels to smash things. This week’s “Down & Dirty” is about leaves and what to do to them, with Justin “Digga” Calverley sharing his knowledge. Finally, Hillary O’Shaughnessy talks about how to make a city playable, as she is one of the key speakers at the 2019 Creative State Summit.

From Ani DiFranco to the Spice Girls, via Sophie B. Hawkins and Gia, Jess McGuire celebrates the inexplicable magnificence that is your QUEERFORCE. Jess McGuire is a DJ, writer, broadcaster, MC, and trivia host based in Melbourne. She appears regularly on ABC Local Radio and Double J as a reviewer and cultural commentator, and for many years she was the editor of pop culture website Defamer Australia. She was a former co-host on Triple R’s Breakfasters where, amongst other things, she had to read out the sports news and mangled more tennis players names than she cares to remember. Queerstories is an LGBTQIA+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook. The new Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased on Booktopia. To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter And for gay stuff, insomnia rant and photos of my dog Frank follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram.

Informative talks and funny stories is what it’s all about this week on Breakfasters. Journalist Jane Gilmore is in the studio to talk about the future of feminism, in light of her participation in the Talking Progress-series. Geraldine, Sarah and Daniel reminisce about school uniforms and casual clothes day. Doctor Heather Holst talks about how governments can help struggling Australians with rising house costs. How long can a tortoise be lost, and does it realize it’s lost? Emma Koster talks about the SMS chatbot “Hello Cass”, which provides support and information for people effected by family and sexual violence. The second season of award-winning comedy series “The Letdown” is premiering on ABC, and co-creator Sarah Scheller is on Breakfasters to talk about choices and decisions.

This week on Breakfasters, Daniel Burt officially joins Sarah Smith and Geraldine Hickey to create a new power trio. To get to know the new addition, Geraldine quizzes Daniel to find out which Powerpuff Girl he is. We also learn that Daniel once applied for a work experience with RRR's Breakfasters. Dr Jen joins the trio for this week’s Weird Science, which focuses on tongue twisters. Ricky Lee Erickson shares interesting facts about squids on Feature Creatures. “Smokestack Comedy Gala” is the main event at the Progress Festival, and MC Tom Ballard stops by the studio to share his thoughts on progress. To round off the week, the new trio chat about everyone’s favourite topic: pets.

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