How James Blake Lost the Best Years of His Life on Breaking and Entering
From the outside James Blake’s life seems pretty perfect. But the songwriter, musician and producer from London has experienced his share of worry. ‘You can lose the best years of your life worrying,’…
What to Expect from Simona Castricum’s ‘Panopticon’ at Midsumma on Summer Breakfasters
Simona Castricum joins Summer Breakfasters to discuss her upcoming performance at Midsumma: Panopticon. A part of the Body program, it’s a multimedia performance traversing the intersection between architecture, music and the body…
‘It’s Time to Mobilise.’ Standing Up for Indigenous Victorians on The Rap
Tommy Lovett was wrongfully arrested by police in 2016. During the arrest the 18-year-old suffered ‘deep bruising, cuts over his body, swelling and abrasions on his forehead and prominent welts surrounding his eyes…
Out On The Patio: Hip Hop at the Zoo
Monique welcomes local hip-hop legends REMI and Sensible J, who wax philosophical about their eight years working together, refining and choosing the songs for their upcoming LP, and their upcoming show with Sampa…
Faster Horses: The State of Fashion Design in Melbourne
In celebration of Paris Fashion Week, Faster Horses co-hosts Jess Lilley and Beci Orpin focus on – what else – fashion! In this episode they discuss ethical transparency in the manufacturing of…
Summer Breakfasters: We Are What We Eat
It’s no secret that we’re fascinated by the myriad aspects of food. For many of us, it isn’t just sustenance, it’s a mirror that reflects who we are. But what we eat –…
Islands in the Screen: What to Watch at Your Sleepover This Weekend
Melbourne-based writer, critic and foodie Sonya Nair joins Hayley Inch to give you the wrap on girl-gang skate film Skate Kitchen, and some classic food films, like 1994’s Eat Drink Man Woman, that’ll…
Some Things to Keep in Mind When Talking About ‘Culture’
With January 26th just a few days away, lots of people are discussing cultural sensitivity and identity. In this honest and informative discussion Mixed Signals host HNYMLK is joined by guests including Elle…
Uncommon Sense: For Women to Be Safe in Public Spaces, We Need to Get Serious
Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne Carolyn Whitzman joins Uncommon Sense fill-in host Ben Eltham to discuss the very real issue of women’s safety in public spaces. The murder of…
Kick Like a Girl: The AFL Supported Marriage Equality, So Why Aren’t They on Board with Gender Equality?
Kick Like a Girl host Kate O’Halloran talks about some of the important issues trans people face within both community and elite-level sports – particularly within the AFL and AFLW leagues – with…
Banana Lounge Broadcasting: Lou Ridsdale Teaches Us How to Heal Through Gardening
Lou Ridsdale has come a long way from her days as a music publicist, and a production manager for Meredith Music Festival. Instead of digging through record crates and promoting new artists, Lou…
The Grapevine: Don’t Let Truth Get in the Way of a Good Candidate
Most voters would abandon ship if they knew their chosen candidate was spewing lies… or would they? Associate Professor from the University of Western Australia Ullrich Ecker phones in to The Grapevine to…
Welcoming Good Fortune Into Our Lives
New Year, New Show! We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our new presenter Jazz Feldy and invite you to listen to the inaugural episode of Good Fortune. Says Jazz, ‘The idea…
Survival Day Special Edition on Still Here
Neil Morris presents a two-hour special edition of Still Here ahead of Survival Day. We learn what this month means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through Neil, and his guests Noongar musician…
SmartArts: Dapper, a New Exhibition about ‘The Dapper Queer’, Explores Queer Histories and Gender Fluidity at Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre
Angela Bailey, curator of Triple R’s State Library exhibition (and photographic artist, activist and former Midsumma Festival director), has brought together a new showcase of artworks: Dapper at Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre.
Dapper…
Double Bounce: How Camille Uses Her Voice to Build Textures and Renew Culture
Multi-platinum selling French artist Camille drops in after her So Frenchy So Chic performance before heading off on the rest of her tour. She chats about the all-female line-up at the festival, the…
Kick Like a Girl: Why Focussing on the Scoreboard Misses the Point
Chyloe Kurdas is the former head of female football development, a Fox Footy commentator, GWS recruiter, and this week’s Kick like a Girl guest. From grassroots activism, navigating media engagement, and creating change…
Breakfasters: Reasons to Attend ‘Speak Up! I Can’t Hear You’
Switchboard is a peer-driven organisation dedicated to providing support and resources to the LGBTQI+ community. Switchboard’s CEO, Joe Ball, drops into the studio to chat about Switchboard’s upcoming panel discussion ‘Speak Up! I…
Papaphilia Breaks Down Power Dynamics in the Electronic Scene on Factoid Presents: Doxa
‘My head is always full of the bigger picture.’ Papaphilia, aka Fjorn Butler, joins the folks from Factoid on the final episode of summer program Doxa to chat about how her relationship with…
Running an Independent Cinema in the Era of Streaming on Summer Stock
From working London’s ritzy odeons to organising pop-up screenings in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, Gus Berger knows great cinema is fit to be shown anywhere. The owner/operator of Thornbury Picture House joins Summer Stock …