Interview
Jane Clifton

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…

Interview
Djaran Murray-Jackson

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…

Interview
The Wrong Gods

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…

Interview
SAtinkbug

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…

Interview
Adam Noviello and Jono Butler

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…

Interview
Simon Fenech, Fruit2Work

Uncommon Sense: Transforming Lives Out Of The Justice System With Fruit2Work

Fill-in host Glen Morrow speaks with Simon Fenech, Director and General Manager of non-for-profit social enterprise Fruit2Work. He discusses the important work this charity does in giving 'meaningful, transitional employment for people that…

Interview
Soda Jerk

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…

Interview
Hard New World Quarterly Essay

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…

Interview
Primitive Calculators

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…

Interview
Sacred Cowboys

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…

Interview
Nicholas Galanin

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…

Interview
Shura by Charlotte Croft

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…

Interview
Blakout

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…

Interview
Charlie Needs Braces

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…

Interview
C.Keller, Wambaya people,A Journey Starts with a Single Step2024, acrylic on canvas, 199 x 188 cm

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…

Special Program
nabii

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…

Interview
Dane Simpson

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…

Interview
The Astor

Primal Screen: Melbourne's History of Arthouse and Repertory Cinema

You may have heard of these iconic cinemas in Melbourne, The Astor Theatre and The Valhalla (which later moved and became the Westgarth Cinema), but how much do you know about their history…

Interview
Dick Diver B&E

Breaking and Entering: Dick Diver Reignited

Two of the members from Dick Diver – Steph Hughes and Al Montfort – delve into their feelings of anticipation regarding their upcoming shows at the Thornbury Theatre, sharing details of the line…

Interview
Davis Gonsalvez

Einstein A Go-Go: Dr. David Gonsalvez on Examiner Bias

Anatomy and Developmental Biology Expert, Scientist and Lecturer Dr. David Gonsalvez joins the team to discuss his research into examiner bias, and the suprising results and effects this may have upon students. He…