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Bubble Gum, Equine Therapy and Mashed Potato 101

Nat gets nostalgic over bubble gum; Fi Wirght reviews Han Kang’s Greek Lessons; Simon and Daniel discuss the best way to get hyped up; Director of Racing Hearts Therapy Lisa Coffey explains…

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Tassie Noir, Invasive Species & Pleasant House Parties

Comedy legends Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney talk about their new Tassie Noir TV show Deadlock; Food critic Michael Harden explains how we can eat away certain invasive species; the team discuss the…

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Jaffle Makers, Dating Advice & Bothersome Boomgates

Dr. Jen explores how differently humans can explain the same concepts; Multitalented Declan Furber Gillick chats about his new play Jackie; Nat raises some important questions concerning double train boomgates; Book lover Melissa…

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Calling Dibs, Boot Scooting & a Moroccan Love Story

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…

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Mushrooms, Zelda and Electric Blankets

Nat has been on the tools (kind of); Game reviewer Adam Christou guides us through the world of Zelda; CEO Kent Morris from The Torch talks about the Confined 14 exhibition; Dr. Jen…

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Bistros, Speeches & Colouring Competitions

The team speaks about speeches; Foodie Michael Harden chats about the Parisian bistro and its Melbourne counterparts; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka reflects on the lifespan of Buzzfeed News; Newly appointed festival director Cerise…

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Olives, Drag Queens and Rock Icons

Emma Grey from Impact Economics breaks down the 2023 Federal Budget; the team rank their favorite movie car chasing scene; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley is all about olives; Drag royalties Cerulean and E-Layin chat…

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Coronation, Koalas and Po-Tay-Toes

Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew: Nat reckons the potato might be too versatile; Director Warwick Thornton breaks down his creative process ahead of the Melbourne Writers Festival; Koala field…

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Cute Puppies, Autumn Vegetables & Changing Personalities

The team share their joy of visual merchandising day at the OP shop; Dr. Jen explains the many selves of our moveable personalities; Actors Mark Diaco and Justin Hosking chat about their roles…

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Sandwich Revolution, Chilli Competitions & the Complexities of Consent

Food writer Besha Rodell explains the ongoing sandwich revolution; Nat has been practicing her spit takes; Circus performer and Wakka Wakka man Harley Mann chats about the upcoming shows of Na Djinang Circus…

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Chore Points, Garden Planning & Climate Change Baseball

The team rank household chores; Comedian Liz Kingsmans chats about her show One Woman Show at MICF; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley is excited about garden planning; Lit critic Fi Wright reviews Stone Blind by…

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Pedestrian Etiquette, Trove Archives & the Return of Nat's Awkward Whiteboard

Nat is back with another installment of her whiteboard saga; Food enthusiast Michael Harden applies his expertise to the hot cross bun debate; Writer Alexandra Collier chats about her new memoir Inconceivable

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Caffeine, Eulogies for the Living & Melbourne Now

Nat keeps us updated on her driver’s license renewal journey; Dr. Jen explains how caffeine actually works; Former Breakfaster Marieke Hardy is hosting another event with eulogies for the living and dead; Justin…

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Comics for Grown-ups, Custard & Hypothetical Renovation

The team debate remote control car strategies; Illustrator Oslo Davis chats about picture books for grown-ups; Australian Dingo Foundation volunteer Mel Browning tells us all we need to know about dingoes; Foodie Michael…

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Misplaced Hats, RISING Festival & Garden Diaries

Nat is experiencing a hat-dilemma; Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek from RISING talk about this year’s festival program; Einstein A Go-Go’s Chris KP explores the role of ChatGPT/AI in science and research; Irish…

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Poetry Scrabble, Queerstralia & Hot Cross Buns Galore

Simon has discovered poetry scrabble; Artist Tai Snaith describes the inspiration behind her exhibition Hierarchy of Needs; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka talks about the upcoming SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas; Daniel shares…

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Best Superstition, Best Gardening Tools & Best Wake Up of All

The team discuss childhood superstitions that they’ve brought with them into adulthood; Justin "Digga" Calverley breaks down the best tools for big and tiny gardens; Journalist Nick Feik talks about the important takeaways…

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Salad Dressings, Waterslides, Higher Sobriety and a Missing Shoe

Nat, Daniel and Simon share their strategies for finding lost items; Journalist and author Jill Stark talks about her updated no-booze journey in her memoir Higher Sobriety; Foodie Michael Harden shares secrets of…

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Free Orchards, Vexing Vampires & Awkward Whiteboards

Simon, Nat and Daniel share their deep passion for allocated seating; Justin "Digga" Calverley explains the importance of pruning summer fruit trees and the joys of a free orchard; Book reviewer Fi Wright…

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Vintage Lamps, Haunted Houses & Disorganised Journaling

The team chats about yearly journals and diaries; Food expert Michael Harden describes new trends in wine bars and pubs in Melbourne; Actor Zen McGrath talks about working alongside Hugh Jackman in new…

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Back in Action, Bump Ins & Brain Fatigue

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…

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Climbing Plants, Christmas Carols & Nostalgic Smells

Bobby provides commentary on the Renegades Family Day; TV and theatre actor Sarah Morrison chats about her show A Christmas Carol; the team share their thoughts on speeches; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley tells us…

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Big News, Stressful Shopping & Kitchen Gadgets

Bobby announces a big move; Writer and performer Casey Bennetto chats about the musical celebration A Swingin’ Bella Christmas; Bobby has hung out with the elderly; Food expert Michael Harden explains which…

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Dinking, Chef Memoirs, & MONSTERS

The team talk about their experience with dinking on a bike; Food enthusiast Michael Harden shares his top chef memoirs; Mon and Daniel give advice in their new segment Breakfaskers; Actor Alison…

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Couch Surfing, Door Knocking and Hello Baby Elephant

The team explore the etiquette of unexpected knocks on the front door; Dr. Clare Corbould breaks down the recent U.S. mid-term elections; Bobby couch-surfs in Adelaide; Elephant keeper Lucy Truelson talks about the…

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Shaun Micallef, Trusting Locals, and How to Adult: Dinner Edition

Comedian Shaun Micallef talks about his new memoir Tripping Over Myself: A Memoir of a Life in Comedy; Bobby puts her trust in locals when in unfamiliar places; Linguist Kate Burridge explains turning…

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RONE, Oslo, Hearts and Sharks

Artist RONE chats about his new art installation TIME at Flinders Street Station’s Ballroom; Film reviewer Flick Ford shares her thoughts on the new period drama The Wonder; Guest presenter Steph pitches ideas…

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Aggressive Pumpkin Carving, Destination Transformations & Family Catchphrases

The team explore various pronunciation problems; Writer, actor and comedian Kitty Flanagan talks about season two of Fisk; Food Interluder Besha Rodell shares her fave Melbs restaurants to go to if you…

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Freebies, Parties & Dodgy Travel Agents

The team discuss etiquette surrounding free samples; Chook expert Jessamy Miller gets clucky; Bobby has a big party to organize; Writer Clementine Ford talks about her new show Love Sermon; Comedian Samantha Andrew…

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Food Envy, Procrastination Blues & Share House Shenanigans

Dancer and choreographer Lucy Guerin talks about Pendulum, on now at FRINGE Festival; Dr. Jen shares the science on procrastination and deadline-setting; the team discuss food envy; linguist Kate Burridge provides a masterclass…

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Baby Reveal, Impromptu Hopscotch & Yummy Gems

Mon reveals some big, baby-themed news; Writer and actor Jess Stanley chats about her immersive show JSMR coming soon to Fringe Festival; the team discuss seating arrangements on flights; Activist and historian, Professor…

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Emoji Trends, Amateur Magicians & Holiday Ups 'n' Downs

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…

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Holding Hands, K-Box & Cookbook Crazy

Bobby has a tendency to get caught in the rain; actor and playwright Ra Chapman introduce us to her new creation K-Box; Foodie Michael Harden shares his top ten cookbooks; the team chat…

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Footy Flair, Bill Bailey and Second Hand Hazards.

Bobby and Chris Gill share their love of showmanship on the footy field; Comedy legend Bill Bailey swings by En Route to Normal; Tadpole finds gold in life as a country kid…

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Radiothon 2022 Kicks Off!

Cinema Nova’s CEO Kristian Connelly chats about the iconic cinema's 30th birthday; Journalist Ben Eltham dives deep into the secret Scott Morrison portfolios; Bobby confesses to not always seeing things right in front…

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Tea, Science, Pranks and Scams

The team share their thoughts on tea; Science curator Tilly Boleyn chats about the SWARM Exhibition at the Science Gallery; Daniel recalls one of the greatest pranks ever pulled; Friday Funnybugger Pat McCaffrie…

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MIFF Docos, Goal Setting, Fence Climbing, Zero Boozing!

Film producers Oliver Cassidy and Chris Kamen talk about the MIFF screening of their documentary Franklin; the team discuss the trials of setting a goal and sticking to it; Tech expert Dan Salmon…

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Beatrix Bakes, Laurinda, MIFF Opening Night, & Becoming a Football Fan

Cake-making extraordinaire Nat Paull tells the team about her North Melbourne bakery phenomenon 'Beatrix Bakes' shutting up shop for good; the team chat about their favourite places to sit in restaurant and bars…

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Bachar Houli, Clive from Neighbours, Optimistic Outlooks & Velvet Worms

The team talk about the "window of opportunity" for fitness; Dr Jen discusses a new study into the pros and cons of an optimistic outlook; the team chat about giving presents to others…

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Moira Finucane, Spiders In Jumpers, Robot Waiters, & Combing Climate Change

Bobby frightens the team with a story about finding a spider in her new jumper; award-winning performer Moira Finucane talks about the music, dance and nudity of her new 'Future.Joy.Club'; food expert Michael…