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Merch Alert: We’ve Got Radiothon 2020 Tees For Sale

In rather exciting news, we’re now selling limited-edition Radiothon 2020 tees, so you can keep a little souvenir of this all-important Radiothon forever.

Teenage Hate: Boston Post-Punks Sweeping Promises Give Us The Low-Down On Their Debut LP

“We consider it the culmination of ten years working together.” Sweeping Promises are making waves with their debut album Hunger For A Way Out.

Twang: Slim Dusty’s Grandson Tells Us About The New Documentary ‘Slim and I’

“She knew Slim so well that she was able to write for him, in his voice.” Slim Dusty’s wife, Joy McKean, was responsible for some of his biggest hits. Slim’s grandson tells Denise about the relationship – and the new documentary it’s inspired.

Breaking And Entering: Bill Callahan Talks About His Latest Release

Singer-songwriter Bill Callahan reveals to Breaking And Entering that he loves to watch films where people are watching television, and he thinks Sesame Street is just as relevant as it ever was.

Off The Record: Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz Charts The Band’s Rise And Fall In His New Memoir

“We were motivated by various things. One thing we wanted to do was become famous – at least, that’s how David and I felt about it.” Chris Frantz takes us inside the life of Talking Heads in part one of his interview on Off The Record.

Joe Camilleri Offers His Harley & Rose Gibson Guitar For Radiothon

Want a piece of music history? Off The Record patron and iconic local singer-songwriter/musician Joe Camilleri has offered up a very special guitar to raise funds for Triple R’s critically important Radiothon. Bidding is open!

Album Of The Week: Saturn Rules The Material World by SaD

Saturn Rules The Material World is the debut album from Melbourne synth-goth duo SaD, comprising Daphne Camf (of NO ZU) on vocals and synth, and Simona Castricum on guitar and programming.

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The Grapevine: Weighing Up The Potential Environmental Costs Of A Gas-Led COVID-19 Recovery Plan

Last week, the federal government released its plans to move towards gas-led energy sources, which included revealing its willingness to construct a gas-fired power plant, if doing so would mean greater export rates…

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Eat It: How Outdoor Dining Could Assist The Restoration Of Melbourne’s Hospitality Sector

Marcus White is a Professor of Urban Design at Swinburne Technology. He calls in to discuss the Andrews government’s proposal to follow New York’s outdoor dining model as we exit Stage 4 restrictions…

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Breakfasters: How To Get Involved In School Strike 4 Climate’s Day Of Action

Climate activist and school student Shoi Sengupta joins the program to discuss School Strike 4 Climate’s upcoming Day Of Action, taking place on Friday 25 September in response to the government’s recent announcements…

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Uncommon Sense: Dr David Brophy On Deteriorating Australia-China Relations

Dr David Brophy is a senior lecturer in modern Chinese history at the University of Sydney. He joins Amy to share nuanced insights on the deteriorating relationship between Australia and the People’s Republic…

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The Mission: Prof. Barry Judd On Reconciliation And The AFL

Professor Barry Judd, Director of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne, joins Daniel to discuss the piece he recently penned for Pursuit, entitled “Reconciliation and the Anglo-Australian Football League”. The…