Podcast appearances and mentions of Darren James

Dr Ross Walker, host of Healthy Living joins DJ and Glenn Manton to discuss DJ's upcoming surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James is joined by Wine Expert Peter Marr and Chef Adrian Richardson for the Food & Wine hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James wants your thoughts on working from home, and potential legislation to be introduced around it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James hosts In the Home on Weekend Breakfast. This week Rob Sinclair from E&S joins DJ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James speaks to Barbara Schwarzmann about walking the Gibb River Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with a company that provides guest WiFi solutions and interactive maps, and an airport seeking to use the technology to enhance the customer experience. In the news, a study of drone risks to aircraft, evasive action to avoid a B-52, route changes at Avelo and Breeze, and the possibility of continued relaxation of TSA security checkpoint rules. Guests Purple Chief Revenue Officer Shawn Bossons. Shaun Bossons is the Chief Revenue Officer at Purple, a company that provides tools for businesses to turn their physical venues into intelligent spaces. Purple helps airports (and others) enhance visitor experiences, optimize staff efficiency, and drive additional revenue with indoor location services. MidAmerica/St. Louis Airport Director Darren James. Photo by Tim Vizer for MAA. Darren James is the Airport Director of the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV). MidAmerica is utilizing the airport WiFi offered by Purple to help engage its customers and bring value to the travel experience. Shawn and Darren talk about traveler engagement, what that means, and how it has changed over time in the context of the airport experience. They explain how airport WiFi can be used to provide targeted communication that helps the traveler navigate the airport safely and reduce anxiety. Because personal information is always an important topic in a system that collects data, we look at how it is protected in the context of airport WiFi. Consumers are generally willing to share information if they know it is secure and they receive some value in return. At the same time, collecting too much information adds friction, and with too much friction, customers will disconnect. Purple was founded because getting connected was sometimes difficult while traveling. MidAmerica is using Purple's airport WiFi offering to engage travelers and improve their experience at the airport. Aviation News Embry-Riddle study warns of drone risks to aircraft The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University study was conducted for the FAA. Researchers looked at data from 6,037 documented flights with altitude information and found that at least 573 flew to an altitude of between 400 and 500 feet, while 781 flew to 500 feet or above. The ceiling established by the FAA for drone flights is 400 feet. The study utilized sensors placed across the country that collected data from Remote  Identification signals, which the FAA has required registered drones to transmit since 2023. Pilot Of Delta Air Flight Performs ‘Aggressive Maneuver' To Avoid Mid-Air Collision With B-52 Bomber Delta Air Lines flight DL-3788, an Embraer 175 operated by SkyWest, was flying between Minneapolis and Minot International Airport in North Dakota. Minot is also a US Air Force base for B-52 bombers. During the approach to the airport, the pilot executed an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a B-52 on a convergent path. Minot Airport has no radar. Air traffic control visually ensures there is sufficient separation between aircraft on approach to landing. Avelo to ground West Coast flights, says decision won't affect Tweed or Bradley Avelo Airlines has announced that it is closing its West Coast flight network by the end of the year. That includes its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport and all destinations to and from California, Las Vegas, Oregon, Montana, and Washington state. Avelo started operations in 2021 at Burbank. Financial difficulties and insufficient profitability are cited as reasons for the shutdown. Breeze Airways Expands On West Coast As Avelo Retreats Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways both operate point-to-point routes in underserved markets. Avelo flies used 737s with a basic product offering. Breeze flies new A220s with Wi-Fi and premium seating. As Avelo pulls out of the West Coast, Breeze plans to expand into markets that have been served by Avelo, including Arcata, California (ACV), Burbank, California (BUR), Eugene, Oregon (EUG),

Send us a textEpisode 140: Darren James - Sportfishing scene This week we are joined by Darren, the manager of the states number one tackle shop: Sportfishing Scene. We chat about Darren's own fishing, his history in the tackle industry and his transition to taking over the business from long time owner Ian Clift. We also discuss the impact the current Algal Bloom is having on the tackle industry as well as the longer term impact of the Snapper ban, but in better news, Darren has seen some more positivity in local fishing reports in recent days!The news is again dominated by things relating the Algal bloom:More marine deaths across the state including barrel tuna at Glenelg, a dolphin at Carrickalinga, lots of Garfish around Ardrossan and an increased presence of the bloom in Spencer Gulf and the Eyre Peninsula. Another dinoflagellate: ‘Sea Sparkle' has been seen and can help clean up other more damaging algae!Fee relief for professional fishermanOnline sharing of plankton data from the Department of Environment and Water. While in other news:The old Marion Bay boat ramp has been re opened while decisions are made on how to best manage the new ramp.Second Valley jetty damaged in more bad weather.More Murray River Crayfish stocking and acoustic tracking. Our tackle item of the week is the ‘Life Straw' as suggested by listener Matt Kouimtzis and our tackle item includes Cliftys metro whiting, the Australian Salmon competition update from Elliston, Salmon on the Fleurieu and Callop still firing in the Murray. 

Darren James is joined by Wine Expert Peter Marr and Chef Adrian Richardson for the Food & Wine hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James hosts In the Home on Weekend Breakfast. This week Rob Sinclair from E&S joins DJ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian singer-songwriter-guitarist and producer Richard Clapton joins Darren James.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Singer Brian Mannix joins DJ to talk about his upcoming show 'Stars of Countdown Live Concert'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Ellis, Director of the Melbourne Magic Festival joins DJ to talk about the Melbourne Magic Festival eclipsing Europe's leading magic festivals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Associate Professor at Macqurie University Devika Kamath joins DJ to talk about the Vera C. Rubin Observatory releasing its first colour images.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Singer/Songwriter Marty Rhone joins DJ to talk about his new project, doing a voice over for a new video game call Death Stranding 2 - On the Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Nine News reporter and Theatre actor Allan Raskall speaks to DJ giving an update after a rough year in his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Brown joins Tony Moclair, helping you out with your tech issues! If you missed Charlie you can catch him at 8am on Saturday mornings with Darren James, or on his website, lifeandtechnology.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James hosts In the Home on Weekend Breakfast. This week Rob Sinclair from E&S joins DJ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James and Andrew McLaren join Denis Walter as they have fun and talk rubbish for an hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Gover joins Darren James to talk motoring and answer all your motoring questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James and Andrew McLaren join Denis Walter as they have fun and talk rubbish for an hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is iconic Australian guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel AM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is iconic Australian guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel AM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James is joined by Wine Expert Peter Marr and Chef Adrian Richardson for the Food & Wine hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Melbourne Cup Winning Jockey Finalist on The Voice Australia, Ireland's Robbie Dolan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Melbourne Cup Winning Jockey Finalist on The Voice Australia, Ireland's Robbie Dolan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AIA CEO Julian Mu joins DJ to discuss the Mother's Day ClassicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ is joined by Brett Thomas from the Blind Factory and Jane Duke from Refuge Victoria See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren James hosts In the Home on Weekend Breakfast. This week... Brett Thomas from The Blind Factory Tissuegate Brian Rix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Josh Piterman, Australian singer, actor, podcaster and speaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Josh Piterman, Australian singer, actor, podcaster and speaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Long-Distance runner Lauren Ryan speaks to Darren James.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren is joined by the owner of the Sun Theatre, Mike SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Jeff Kennett. Jeff was the 43rd Premier of Victoria and served as the leader of the Victorian Liberal party from 1982-1989 and 1991-1999. Jeff was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. Jeff is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Jeff Kennett. Jeff was the 43rd Premier of Victoria and served as the leader of the Victorian Liberal party from 1982-1989 and 1991-1999. Jeff was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. Jeff is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Darren James is Co Skipper Kevin Le Poidevin & Co Skipper Darrell Greig of Roaring Forty, who are in the 2025 Melbourne Osaka Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Jemma Rix. Jemma is an Australian theatre performer most notably recognised for her peformance of Elphaba in the Australian adaption of Wicked. Jemma is about to appear in The Lord of The Rings - A Musical Tale and joined Darren to chat all about it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Peter Bland. Peter is the first Australian to have adventured to both the North and South Magnetic Poles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Michael Paynter, Australian singer-songwriter currently starring in Jesus Christ Superstar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Jon Stevens, best known as the lead singer of the band Noiseworks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Stefan Dennis, Australian actor and singer best known for playing the role of Paul Robinson in the soap opera Neighbours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Guenther Steiner, motorsport engineer and former Team Principal of Haas Formula One Team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Dave Jacka OAM - quadriplegic adventurer, speaker and author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Brett McLeod, Australian television news reporter and presenter for Nine News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Owens, Andrew McLaren and Kevin Trask pay tribute to the late Philip Brady after his passing on Feb 11. Guest appearances from Denise Drysdale, Glenn Robbins, Brian Mannix, Tony Martin, Peter Hitchener, Steve Vizard , Jane Kennedy, Greg Evans, Mick Molloy, Daryl Somers, Dee Dee Dunleavy, Shane Healy, Grubby Stubbs, Wilbur Wilde, Brian Nankervis, Rex Hunt, Stephen Beers, Amanda Muggleton, Darren James, Barry Crocker, Derryn Hinch, Rosie Walton, Daryl Braithwaite, Diana Trask, Steve Price, Sam Pang, Ross Stevenson, Silvie Paladino, Pete Smith, David Mann, Jeff Kennett, Sam Newman, Neil Mitchell, Patti Newton, Graham Mott, Normie Rowe, Susan Gaye Anderson, Tony Tardio, Eddie McGuire, Athol Guy, Colette Mann, Gavin Wood, Steve Vizard. Thanks to Ben Davidson and Alex Riddell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Australian journalist, author, MC, radio commentator and television presenter, Craig Bennett.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is American director and choreographer for Disney, Matt West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is Australian singer, actress and television personality Natalie Bassingthwaighte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is legendary actor and musician John Waters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Melbourne with Darren James is legendary singer Daryl Braithwaite.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian children's entertainer, dancer, television presenter and former Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins joins Darren James for Talking Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.