Author Patrick Marlborough shoots straight with his screwball revenge comedy, Nock Loose; Dr Jen joins the dots between our immune systems and brains; Nat lays out her self-imposed rules; Dr Ahona Guha…

Author Peter Coleman confesses his fascination with the Sins of the Filthy Rich; Dr Jen takes time out of her busy schedule to discuss new science surrounding the four-day work week; Breakfaster beauty…

Aussie actress Yael Stone takes on a role for the ages in the fresh-from-Broadway hit, Mother Play; for Down & Dirty, Digga plates up his picks of the citrus crop; digital expert…

Dr Jen weighs up the weird science of left-handedness and creativity; Artistic Director Al Cossar dives into upcoming movies at MIFF; the team judges the best trophy designs; Michael Harden lifts the lid…

Pop culture encyclopedia Sam Cummins explains why people are boycotting Spotify (again); poet Evelyn Araluen offers a rapid-fire rundown of three generations of story; techspert Vanessa Toholka debugs the term vibe coding; the…

Writer, comedian, and drongo Patrick Marlborough (aka Cormac McCafe) dials into the studio to chat with Mel about their debut novel Nock Loose, a 'kaleidoscopic underdog tale' surrounding a small town and its…

Beacons of local laughter Kyran and Rhys Nicholson crack open the red cordial for Comedy Republic's 5th birthday; uplifting author Jacinta Parsons shares some lessons on living with her new book, A Wisdom…

The Breakfasters crew are joined by the co-founders of one of Melbourne's leading comedy venues, Comedy Republic – Rhys and Kyran Nicholson – ahead of the venue's fifth anniversary. They reminisce on the…

Linguist Kate Burridge details the role of swearing and vulgarity in the English language; foodie Michael Harden shares his love of rhubarb; playwright Emilie Collyer explains the idea behind her play Super…

Intrepid author Jenny Valentish opens up about her latest book, An Introvert’s Guide to Leaving the House; tech (slang) talker Vanessa Toholka asks who among us has been pwned?; literally underground artist…