The International Pop Underground: English "Ambient" Artist Lucy Gooch Got Her Start Playing Folk Music in Melbourne
"Many moons ago", Lucy Gooch was just a young English student on a gap year, travelling around New Zealand and Australia. She ended up in Melbourne, where her life took a turn.
After…
Einstein A Go-Go: Volcanoes and Human Evolution with Dr Hayden Dalton
Dr Hayden Dalton, Lecturer in Geoscience at the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences of the University of Melbourne joins Einstein A Go-Go to discuss volcanic activity! Dr Hayden delves into the…
Radio Marinara: The 2025 UN Ocean Conference with Anthony Boxshall
This week, Anthony Boxshall becomes an international correspondent as he dials in all the way from Nice, France, delving into all things relating to the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. Anthony touches on the…
Zero G: The Composer Behind The Iconic Music, Bear McCreary
Ever wondered who was behind the dynamic and enthralling music in some of your favourite movies, TV shows, and video games? Rob Jan is joined by American film, TV, and video game score…
Velvet Haze: Jane Clifton on The Toads, 70's Carlton Rock & Counterculture Scene
Jane Clifton (Stiletto, The Toads) joins Clara in the studio to reflect on Melbourne’s vibrant inner-city countercultural rock scene of the 1970s. They reminisce about The Toads, an underrated glam/prog band led by…
The Mission: DJAARA Registers with the Treaty Authority
Uncles Charles Pakana chats with Djaran Murray-Jackson, a proud Dja Dja Wurrung man and reserved seat holder at the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria. They discuss the significant news that the Dja Dja…
SmartArts: The Wrong Gods At RISING Festival
Richard Watts is joined by playwright Shakti Shakthidharan and actor Manali Datar to discuss their upcoming production The Wrong Gods, which is playing at RISING Festival in July and co-produced by Melbourne…
Literati Glitterati: The Unhinged Story That Is Stinkbug
Author Sinéad Stubbins chats with Mel Fulton about her debut novel, Stinkbug. Set during an advertising agency’s intense corporate retreat, the story centres protagonist Edith and her colleagues as they try to impress…
Queer View Mirror: Adam Noviello from Hedwig & the Angry Inch
Actor and singer Adam Noviello who stars in Hedwig & the Angry Inch serenades us with their favourite song from the production which opens June 13, 2025 at the Athenaeum Theatre as part…
Breakfasters: Soda Jerk's Experimental Art in Mini Golf
Soda Jerk are an experimental artist duo (Dominique and Dan) known for their experimental cinematic works. They join the Breakfasters crew to delve into their upcoming works at this year's RISING festival, happening…
Future Perfect: Australia’s Post-American Future
Donald Trump’s re-election and ensuing sweeping moves as President of the United States have given renewed urgency to long-standing questions about the future of Australia’s alliance with America.
Dylan Bird is joined by…
Neon Sunset: Little Bands Are Alive Again
Annaliese dives into Melbourne's Little Bands scene with Australian Post-Punk innovator Denise Rosenberg from Primative Calculators, and Musician and Curator Jenny Branagan ahead of RISING Festivals ode to the scene, set to take…
Velvet Haze: Sacred Cowboys And Cong Josie Join Forces
Clara welcomes the leather wearing dream team of Cong Josie and Gary Gray (Sacred Cowboys) to Velvet Haze, to tell all about their upcoming collaboration Sacred Money, with an EP set to be…
Banksia: Nicholas Galanin on Neon Anthem at Dark Mofo
Multi-disciplinary artist and musician Nicholas Galanin from Sitka Tribe of Alaska of Tlingit and Unangax̂ descent joined Vanessa Morris on Banksia to discuss Neon Athem presented at Dark Mofo.
Providing space for mourning…
The International Pop Underground: Shura Got Too Sad for Her Friends
The title of the newly-released third LP for English songwriter Shura is plenty evocative: I Got Too Sad for My Friends.
"It's not a criticism of my friends, it's an insight of…
Smart Arts: Monash University’s Blakout Program Celebrates First Nations Artists
Oliver Coleman guest hosts Smart Arts and welcomes Tom Molyneux to the show. Tom is Monash University’s Head of First Nations Programming & Engagement and speaks about the upcoming Blakout programme, which celebrates…
The Distant Sky: Charlie Needs Braces Kicks Off 2025's Community Cup
Charlie Woods from Charlie Needs Braces stopped by the Triple R studio this week for a chat with Kate Kingsmill on The Distant Sky.
Charlie Needs Braces is a musical duo which…
Breakfasters: The Torch's Annual CONFINED 16 Exhibition
Martu woman Susannah Day is the CEO of First Nations-led arts organisation The Torch, who provide support to First Nations people who are currently incarcerated or who have been recently released from prisons…
Mooncake Guest Mix: An Emotional High Energy Hyperpop Mix with nabii
Naarm-based artist/producer/DJ with an emotionally driven high energy guest mix including her own hyperpop inspired dance tracks from upcoming EP Temporary Bliss
See nabii performing live tonight Thursday May 29 - QQQ St…
Uncommon Sense: Dane Simpson on Red Dust Models' Reconciliation Week Fundraiser
Comedian and Red Dust Role Models ambassador Dane Simpson joins guest host Glen Morrow to discuss his work with the charity over National Reconciliation Week. Red Dust Role Models is a non-profit organisation…