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Microplastics, Lice & Cabaret

Justin "Digga" Calverley explains which winter weeds to forage and eat; Bobby scores a rockstar parking spot in the rain; Artist Leeroy New talks us through the art installationThe Wilds, which…

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Election, St Kilda Film Fest, Doomsday Prep & Foodies for Thought

Journalist and academic Ben Eltham explains the extraordinary Federal election outcome; the team chat about party exclusions; St Kilda Film Festival Director Richard Sowada talks about this year’s program; the team reflect on…

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Creepy Crawlers, Nightmares, Liars, & Missing Drinks

Bobby throws things out a tad prematurely; Lit critic Elizabeth McCarthy shares her thoughts on Sian Prior’s memoir Childless: A Story of Freedom and Longing; the team talk creepy crawlers crowding their personal…

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Confusing Shopping Lists, Casual Dress & a Live Magazine

Actor Jane Montgomery Griffiths talks about performing the hard-hitting play The Human Voice at Theatre Works; The team explore the pushover-side of their dads; Former Breakfaster and all-round multi-talent Tony Wilson chats about…

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Musicals, Cabarets & Lovely Autumn Colours

The team share their admiration for people braving the weather; Brothers Daniel & Luke Mancuso explain their life story through recipes with their new book Yiayia Next Door; Actor Drew Weston talks about…

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White Noise, Jury Duty & Dog Trouble

Bobby shares her joy about jury duty; Book critic Fi Wright reviews Judith Brett’s essay collection Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life; Bobby’s dog gets a good ol' groom; Award-winning journalist Indira…

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Musical Comedy, Women in War & Eulogies Reimagined

The team compare their favorite bakery snacks; Marieke Hardy (aka Holly C) is back with more eulogies for the living and dead; Comedy music duo Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, aka Flo and Joan…

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Matching Clothes Couples, Compulsory Voting History & Yay Microwave

The team discuss the concept of wearing the same clothes as their partners; Historian Robyn Annear explains how compulsory voting was introduced in Australia and excuses made for not voting; Bobby’s local footy…

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Boring People, Funny Farts & Difficult Food

The team chat about whether to change or keep last names; Dr. Jen explains the science behind the things that humans find boring; Comedian Jordan Barr talks about her Comedy Festival show Dream;

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Singing Lessons, Salty Conversations & Comedy Capers

Comedy legends Denise Scott and Judith Lucy chat about their Comedy Festival show Still Here; Bobby has an exciting comedic encounter; Triple R presenters Mel Cranenburgh and Beth AQ talk about wrapping up…

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Fast Food, Indoor Shoes & a Happy Reunion

Bobby recalls an overwhelming fast food experience; Asylum Seekers Resource Centre CEO Kon Karapanagiotidis explains the initiative Feast for Freedom; Bobby bought a new mattress; Dr. Jen uses science to settle the…

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A Radio Legend, Upcoming Festivals & Irish Exits

Bobby recalls a particularly embarrassing moment that happened in front of her family; RISING Festival Co-artistic directors Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek chat the good stuff they've put together; the team discuss exit…

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Strange Flight Behavior, Autumn Gardening & a Sour Taste

Andrew ‘Donno’ Donnison provides the latest sports wrap and a loving tribute to the late Shane Warne; the team discuss different behaviours people have on flights; tech expert Vanessa Toholka breaks down the…

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Potato Milk, Rat Pits & a Day in the Life of Chooks

The team discuss dishwasher stacking techniques; Food fan Michael Harden chats about potato milk and other food trends; historian and author Robyn Annear talk us through the last ever match at the Melbourne…

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Badass Women, Stoics & Showertime Confessions

Author Eliza Reilly talks about her new book Sheilas: Badass Women of Australian History; the team discuss headlight etiquette; Justin "Digga" Calverley explains how to sow broccoli and cauliflower seeds; actress Kat…

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Divisive Massages, Robe Olympics & Double Dates

The team explore their conflicting thoughts on massages; Music legend Glenn Shorrock talks about his acting role in new film A Stitch in Time; Bobby gets to experience the local Robe Olympics; Screen…

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Breakfasters Comeback, Murphy’s Law & Larping

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…

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A Stolen Picasso, Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz & A Carol for Sarah

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…

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Kissing, FOMO & Big, BIG News

Sarah makes a big, big BIG announcement; the team discuss platonic kissing etiquette; book lover Fi Wright reviews the re-issue of The Fran Lebowitz Reader; journalist Jess Hill discusses the new Quarterly…

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Walking in Melbourne, Phone Spam & Hummus

Bobby and Sarah have had opposite weekend experiences; Writer Robyn Annear encourages people to explore Melbourne in her new book Adrift in Melbourne: 7 Walks; the team explores the limits of how much…

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Talking to Strangers & Doggy Daycare & Donut Dreams

The team talks about the luxuries of doggy daycare; Dr. Jen explains the benefits of deep conversations with strangers; the team reminisces about fave donuts; Writer and performer Ash Flanders talks about upcoming…

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Caviar, Feet and Everything in Between

Breakfaster icon and entertainment legend Kate Langbroek chats about her new memoir Ciao Bella! Six Take Italy; then, the team’s talk turns podiatric; Michael Harden breaks down a luxurious classic, in caviar…

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Denise Scott, Christos Tsolkas & Blocked Car Rage

The team share their fishing experiences; Award-winning author, screenwriter and Triple R broadcaster Christos Tsiolkas chats about his new book 7 1/2 ; Actor and comedian Denise Scott discuss Easey Comedy and the…

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Champagne Occasions, Tricky Auditions & a Breakfaster Comeback

Author and screenwriter Christian White chats about his new novel Wild Place and his Netflix series Clickbait; Bobby reckons she stuffs up screen auditions; Food enthusiast Michael Harden talks re-opening restaurants and foodie…

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Gassy Gin, a Miso Maniac and a Wannabe Witch

The team discuss alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; Book reviewer Elizabeth McCarthy enthuses about Oliver Burkeman’s 4000 Weeks: Time and How To Use It; Journalist Antony Loewenstein explains his Twenty Years project and…

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Life changing Kettles, Tomato Season & Stolen Trailers

The team get excited about kitchen appliances; Book devotee Fi Wright reviews Diana Reid’s new book Love and Virtue; journalist and filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe chats about her new SBS documentary Our African Roots;

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Ocean Dippers, the Wayforward Machine & Mispronounced Names

Bobby meets some year-round ocean dippers; Dr. Michael Mosley has a chat about his new SBS series Australia’s Health Revolution; tech devotee Dan Salmon explains the ideas behind the Wayforward Machine; the team…

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Fish & Chips, Praying Mantises & Coming Out

The team discuss the social significance of fish and chips; Cass Howcroft from Little Big Steps and Deakin Melbourne Boomers’ Louise Brown talk about their collab to help kids with cancer; bug enthusiast…

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Lucid Dreaming, Earthquakes & Icebergs

Daniel is warmly welcomed back after his short break; media all-rounder Marc Fennel discusses his new tv series The School That Tried To End Racism; the team chat about "the earthquake"; food nerd…

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Spider Drama, Footy Excitement & Shotgun Gone Wrong

Bobby tells a tale of a dramatic spider encounter; Melbourne Football Club historian Adam Woolcock talks about his new book The Last Hurrah: Melbourne Premiers 1964; Chandi Bates from GetUp! discusses the…

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Dodgy Phones, Big Tobacco & Neverending Negroni

The team go hard on credit loopholes and phone flaws; Human Rights Law Centre's Hugh de Kretser explores the the pros and cons of mandating vaccines; Book critic Elizabeth McCarthy reviews Rachel Cusk's…

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Radiothon, Wagging School & Swoopy Birds

Geraldine Hickey pays a visit to kick off day one of Radiothon; investigative journalist Michael Warner talks about his new book The Boys Club; the team chats about wagging school; journalist Antony…

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Progressive Dinners, Nature Strips & a Rebel at a Formal

The team talks about the concept of progressive dinners; filmmaker John Daschbach chats about the MIFF screening of his film Come Back Anytime; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverly tells us what we should grow…

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True Crime, Queue Etiquette & Taking one for the Team

True Crime enthusiast Meshel Laurie chats about her new book CSI Told You Lies; Bobby recounts a time she took one for the team; Director James Ashcroft talks about the premiere of…

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Funnel Web Spiders, Failed Auditions & a Furniture Icon

Comedian and actor Celia Pacquola chats about the final season of Rosehaven; the team share stories about interviews gone wrong; Entomologist Simon Hinkley sheds positive light on deadly funnel web spiders; Bobby…

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Divisive Shorts, Going Full Psycho & Tablescaping

Actor Virginia Gay talks about why she adapted the literary classic Cyrano; the team question the role of shorts in society; comedian and actor Nick Boshier chats about new sketch comedy series…

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Uncoordinated Scooters, Word Blanks & Getting thru Lockdown

The team chats about reasons to not hire a scooter on your holiday; book lover Fi Wright reviews Deborah Levy’s memoir Real Estate; journalist Andrew Dodd talks about the issues and upheavals…

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MIFF 2021 Screenings, Superstitions and the Science of Screams

Artistic Director Al Cossar launches the program for the 69th Melbourne International Film Festival; bookworm Veronica Sullivan reviews the debut novel Small Joys of Real Life by Allee Richards; the team discuss superstitions…

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Disgusting Stories, Dirty Bloomers, and Late Bloomers

Award-winning Author Boori Monty Pryor chats about his new illustrated book Story Doctors; Dr. Jen shares some science about disgust, and the team share their most disgusting stories; Nat Harris reports on her…

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Magical Fun, Herby Liquor & a Historic Building for Sale

The team discuss allergic reactions; Josh Staley combines comedy and magic with his magic show Moments In Time for Melbourne Magic Festival; Beloved marine biologist Ricky-Lee Erickson joins Feature Creatures for the last…