The International Pop Underground: Kiran Leonard's Real Home LP is About Fostering Connections in Isolating Urban Spaces
Kiran Leonard's sixth album is called Real Home. The title refers to the way the album was conceived; the experimental English songwriter/multi-instrumentalist having recorded the LP wholly in "homes and domestic spaces"…
The International Pop Underground: Blunt Chunks Makes Beautiful Music Under a Gross Name
Blunt Chunks doesn't sound like a band named Blunt Chunks should.
After giving her project a "dumb weed joke" handle at the beginning, Toronto musician Caitlin Woelfle-O'Brien has spent a decade trading under…
The Mission: Michael Bell on Acknowledging the Frontier Wars
Ngunnawal/Gomeroi man and Indigenous Liaison Officer at the Australian War Memorial, Michael Bell joins host of the Mission Daniel James. In the lead up to Anzac Day, Michael exclusivley reveals plans by the…
The Mission: Celeste Liddle on the Impact that Permit Systems Have on Public Protests
Arrente woman Celeste Liddle joins host of the Mission Daniel James to talk about the proposal by Victoria Police to introduce a permit system for protests.
Breakfasters: Dr Priya Kunjan on the Victorian Government's Plans to Demolish Public Housing Towers
Dr Priya Kunjan is a research fellow at RMIT University investigating precarious housing. They join the Breakfasters to give a breakdown and update of the Victorian government's plans to demolish public housing towers…
Uncommon Sense: So, Who Owns The Moon Anyway?
Amy Mullins is joined by Professor of Philosophy A. C. Grayling for a deep examination of his new book, Who Owns The Moon? In Defence of Humanity’s Common Interests in Space.
With rare…
Indigenuity: Ben Bowen, CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Krystal is joined by Ben Bowen, who is the CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, which was recently awarded the 2024 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. This global award was created by the Swedish…
Culture Shock: 'RiTchie' on moving on from 'Injury Reserve' with his debut solo record "Triple Digits [112]"
'RiTchie' (of Injury Reserve, & By Storm) phones in from Phoenix, Arizona to discuss his debut solo record "Triple Digits [112]" and bridging the gap between what is and isn't considered political.
The Golden Age Of Piracy: Simone Pace of Blonde Redhead’s Formative Five
Tristen hops on the line with Simone Pace, one third of legendary dream pop band Blonde Redhead, ahead of their upcoming Australian tour and set for RISING festival.
Simone’s picks are an adventurous…
The Mission: Jill Gallagher on Why First Nations People Should Be Exempt from Land Tax and Stamp Duty
Esteemed Aboriginal Leader, Gunditjmara koins host of the Mission, Daniel James to talk about upcoming Treaty negotioations in Victoroa. She floats the idea of an exemption for First Nations people from paying land…
Banksia: Janty Blair on comedy practice and the Aboriginal Comedy All Stars
Proud Butchulla, Mununjhali and Woppaburra woman and comedian Janty Blair joined Vanessa Morris to talk all about their comedy practice and performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
After spending three decades as…
Banksia: Jay Wymarra on launching comedy show AmaJayus
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedian Jay Wymarra joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to talk about debut solo comedy show AmaJayus.
Jay discussed developing AmaJayus, which included collaborating with composer Tegan…
Breakfasters: Dr Rachel Coghlan on the Stories & Experiences of Health Practitioners in Gaza
Dr Rachel Coghlan is a humanitarian and palliative care practitioner, researcher, and advocate. She joins the Breakfasters to talk about her PhD research on palliative care in Gaza, her experiences there, and her…
Future Perfect: Gregor’s Guardian Angels
Naarm-Melbourne pop oddity Gregor hops into studio with Dylan Bird to talk about creativity, song-writing processes, brand new single ‘Angels’ and the imminent release of his new album Satanic Lullabies on Chapter Music.
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Full Circle: Experiments in Pop with James K
New York based musician and vocalist James K defies any one genre, drawing from industrial techno, glitch and pop to form her very own experimental sound and image. With releases out on AD93…
Uncommon Sense: Antony Loewenstein Provides An Update On The Israel-Gaza Conflict
Amy Mullins is joined by Jewish journalist, author and academic Antony Loewenstein, who worked in East Jerusalem from 2016-2020, to discuss the latest developments in the conflict in Israel-Gaza.
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Indigenuity: Discovering Australia’s Oldest Known Pottery At Jiigurru
Krystal is joined by Dingaal Clan member and Walmbaar Aboriginal Corporation Chairperson Kenneth McClean to talk about the exciting discovery of archaeological artefacts and pottery dating back over 2000s years on Jiigurru Island…
Frantic Items: Nia Archives The Emotional Junglist
With the release of her debut album Silence Is Loud, new wave junglist Nia Archives calls into Frantic Items from London. Having recently completed a sold out Australian tour, Nia defines the ideal…
The Score: What’s Up With Labor’s Controversial Deportation Bill?
Samira is joined by the ASRC’s Head of Systemic Change Jana Favero and human rights lawyer and refugee advocate Betia Shakiba to discuss the current climate of immigration and refugee politics in Australia.
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Spin Cycle: Opening Up About Vacant Homes With Jordan Van Den Berg
Jordan Van Den Berg (aka PurplePingers – the mastermind behind shitrentals.org) joins Spin Cycle to dive into his work on the housing crisis, rental rights being a citizen journalist.
Jordan also digs into…