The Ghost interviews JG Thirlwell (1987)
While in NYC for the New Music Seminar Conference in '87, The Ghost caught up with Melbourne born, New York based artist JG Thirlwell (also known as Foetus, Clint Ruin, Frank Want). Thirlwell…
The Ghost in New York (1987)
In June 1987 The Ghost headed over to New York for the New Music Seminar Conference. He phoned Breakfasters' Chris Hatzis and Richard Neal with live updates each morning.
Listening back to…
Uncommon Sense: Antisemitism is a Danger to Democracy
Amy picks the brain of distinguished historian Professor Deborah Lipstadt, author of Antisemitism: Here and Now.
Deborah recounts her successful defence of a libel suit brought by Holocaust denier David Irving in…
Jeff Buckley Live at RRR and Interview with The Ghost (1995)
Jeff Buckley's only studio album Grace was released 25 year ago this month, on August 23 1994. The following year, Jeff toured Australia for the first time.
He stopped by Triple R on…
Uncommon Sense: What We Can Do About Domestic Abuse – Insights from Journalist Jess Hill
Trigger warning: domestic abuse, assault, gendered violence
Investigative journalist Jess Hill joins Uncommon Sense host Amy Mullins to discuss her new book, See What You Made Me Do: Power, Control and Domestic Abuse.
…
The Ghost Chipmunked (1993)
In 1993, two Triple R broadcasters dropped the Chipmunks version of 'Achy Breaky Heart' on air. Those broadcasters? Phil Wales (former host of Monday Mourning, Blokes You Can Trust and Byte Into…
Radiothon Skull Cave (2008)
Listen back to one of The Ghost's Radiothon shows from 2008! 'It only takes a second for us to take down your particulars,' as he would say...
The Ghost and TISM (2001)
In late 2001, Humphrey B. Flaubert and Ron Hitler Barassi from legendary Melbourne band TISM join Stephen in the studio for an utterly ridiculous studio takeover and hilarious quiz!
Owen Jones on the Downfall of Theresa May and a Looming No-Deal Brexit
Amy Mullins is joined by Guardian columnist and author Owen Jones, who garnered attention after saying he had ‘less than no sympathy’ for Theresa May after her emotional resignation speech in May.
‘The…
The Ghost Interviews David Byrne (1992)
Stephen 'The Ghost' Walker dives deep with Talking Heads frontman David Byrne on May 5 1992, when Byrne was touring Australia in support of his second solo album Uh-Oh.
They discuss the…
The Ghost Interviews Dr Timothy Leary (1989)
In Oct 1989, Dr Timothy Leary toured Australia for a series seminars and workshops. The psychologist and psychedelic guru dropped by the Skull Cave to chat to the Ghost during that tour. Listen…
Final Episode of From the Bunker (1986)
From The Bunker was a music program hosted by Stephen 'The Ghost' Walker on Wednesday nights, 7-9pm, from 1983 to 1986. This is the final episode. During it, Stephen announces he'll be starting…
The Ghost Interviews Lydia Lunch and Rowland S Howard
The Ghost interviewed Lydia Lunch and Rowland S Howard back on September 1 1994. You may have caught a snippet of it during Woody's tribute to Stephen on The Cave. Hear the interview…
Skull Cave – 3 October 2008
This epsiode of the Skull Cave is from 2008. Enjoy this sample of Stephen 'The Ghost' Walker keeping us all company on a Friday afternoon.
Skull Cave – 29 July 1988
Revisit some truly vintage Skull Cave from 1988, an early sample of the show (which ran for over three decades), hosted by Stephen 'The Ghost' Walker.
The Ghost's Interview with Patti Smith on Skull Cave
Stephen was doubled the time he was allocated to chat to Patti Smith, back in 2008, for his iconic, long-running Triple R show Skull Cave.
In this longform interview, the pair discuss…
Baroness Lead Guitarist Gina on the Positive Power of Metal: Online Exclusive
Growing up, guitarist Gina Gleason was so obsessed with learning to play her instrument, she'd even bring it to the family dinner table.
She's since played with a stack of legendary musical acts…
Sharon Van Etten In Conversation and Live Set at RRR
Singer/songwriter/powerhouse performer Sharon Van Etten has been doing a lot of reflecting of late. In addition to writing some incredible music, she’s been studying therapy. But it hasn’t made her prone to analysing…
Bill McKibben on Why Tackling Climate Denial Requires Collective Action
The pendulum of ideology swings back and forth, but the neoliberal obsession with unfettered growth has persisted for decades, contributing to what environmentalist Bill McKibben calls the ‘architecture of deceit and denial’ about…
Reasons to ‘Stop Being Reasonable’ with Philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith
When we have debates about things that have high stakes for us, people on both sides often lift the standards for what counts as good and reliable evidence. This can result in us…