Podcasts by Breakfasters
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Antarctica, 2024 Predictions&Dog Sitting Gone Wrong from 2023-12-08T09:00
Dr. Jen fills us in on her trip to Antarctica; writer and editor Iain McIntyre chats about new book Knocking The Top Off: A People’s History of Alcohol in Australia Listen
Helping Wildlife, Password Security&Linguistics from 2023-12-01T09:00
The team compare their tyre changing abilities; CEO of Wildlife Victoria, Lisa Palma, explains how to best take care of wild animals this summer; Film reviewer Simone Ubaldi talks us through the...
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Britney Spears, Argentina's New President&Kitchen Gadgets from 2023-11-24T09:00
Nat has received a revolutionary gift for her kitchen; Chris KP examines the imagery used on flags; animal advocate Glenys Oogjes chats about what it’s like to be named 2024 Senior Australian of...
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Gin, Spooky Theatre&Gardening from 2023-11-17T09:00
Author Hannah Moloney talks all about how to grow produce in Australia with her new book Good Life Growing; the team work out what animal they would race in a ma...
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Glamping, Food Forests&Windscreen Wipers from 2023-11-10T09:00
Nat describes her glamping weekend; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley has been to a food forest in Yarra Valley; writer and director Goran Stolevski talks about his Macedonian-set movie Listen
Halloween, Mammal Extinction&Tech-Bro Manifestos from 2023-11-03T09:00
The team look back at Halloween in the 90s; professor Euan Ritchie talks about his essay on mammal extinction published in Best Australian Science Writing 2023; Nat ponders the inconvenience of ...
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Zippers, Ubers&Finding your Passion from 2023-10-27T09:00
Dr. Jen explains the weird science behind finding your passion; Nat recaps an entertaining Uber ride; historian and author Robyn Annear chats about her new book Corne...
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Snake Bites, Sleepy Emotions&Ideal Commuting from 2023-10-13T09:00
The team debates the optimal commute; Author Robyn Davidson chats about her memoir Unfinished Woman; Dr. Jen explains how sleep affects our emotions; Nat is wonde...
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Salad Spinners, Fruit Tips&Japanese Birds from 2023-10-06T09:00
The team discuss salad spinners and leaf blowers; Book lover Fi Wright shares her opinion on Tom Lake by Ann Patchett; Comedian Tom Ballard chats about his Fringe...
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Pasta, Gatecrashing and Politics from 2023-09-28T09:00
Former AFL star and transgender advocate Dani Laidley talks about her new documentary Revealed: Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes; scientist Chris Krishna-Pillay gives...
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Friendly Neighbours, Tedious Lines&Lunch Woes from 2023-09-22T09:00
Nat is on a mission to befriend her neighbours; Food critic Besha Rodell shares her thoughts on standing in line for restaurants; LA-based artist Memo Akten chats about his AI exhibition Listen
Cauliflowers, Atmospheric Horror&Theatrical Infrastructure from 2023-09-15T09:00
Nat’s new fridge has changed her life; Playwright Rebecca Cook combines infrastructure and theatre with her play Congested; Dr. Jen stresses the importance of rea...
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Dreamy Celebs, Party Etiquette&Vintage Lamps from 2023-09-08T09:00
Food expert Michael Harden gives a crash course in dinner party etiquette; Ifrin Fittock, CEO of SisterWorks, talks about the Spectuacular Cultural Festival; Nat has added to her lamp collection...
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Old Friends, New Friends and Radio Roaylty - A Radiothon Special from 2023-09-01T09:00
Dr. Jen and Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley talks about what 3RRR means to them; author and activist Tony Birch chats about the importance of access and education; Writer and former Breakfaster Declan ...
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The Long Walk, High Vis&Radiothon 2023 from 2023-08-25T09:00
Former AFL-player Michael Long talks about the importance of the charity The Long Walk; the team discuss the nuances between stealing and borrowing; Book enthusia...
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Edible Flowers, Winter Fashion&House Hunting from 2023-08-18T09:00
Professor Tracy Taylor talks us through women’s professional sport in Australia; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley shares his favorite edible flowers; Nat is hunting for a new place to live; Dr. Jen expl...
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MONday, Dromana&Whac-A-Mole from 2023-08-11T09:00
Mon is back! Legendary actor Hugo Weaving talks about the MIFF premiere of his latest film The Rooster; Book lover Fi Wright chats about the non-biography Listen
Dark Matters, Botulism&Jigsaw Puzzles from 2023-08-04T09:00
Nat has taken an interest in puzzles; actor and director Courtney Stewart talks about her latest project Miss Peony; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley runs through the che...
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The Eighty Six, Barbenheimer&Overlooked Cuisines from 2023-07-28T09:00
Foodie Michael Harden reveals some lesser-known cuisines in Melbourne; Award-winning author Shankari Chandran chats about her book Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens; ...
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Cosy Birds, Winter Wattles&the Anthropocene Epoch from 2023-07-21T09:00
Birdman Sean Dooley reveals how birds stay warm during the winter months; Now or Never Festival’s artistic director Elise Peyronnet discuss this year’s program; Nat provides a conclusion to the ...
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Lost Postcards, Yellow Kombis and International Bangers from 2023-07-14T09:00
Nat has embarked on a postcard pilgrimage; Author and filmmaker John Safran discuss SBS’s Who The Bloody Hell Are We?; Dr. Jen breaks down some new gut science; M...
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Retro Orchids, Prehistoric Insects and Neighbourly Favours from 2023-07-07T09:00
Nat wonders how much you can ask of your neighbours; Playwright Ash Flanders talks about his new approach to naturalistic drama with his new play This is Living; ...
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Bubble Gum, Equine Therapy and Mashed Potato 101 from 2023-06-30T09:00
Nat gets nostalgic over bubble gum; Fi Wirght reviews Han Kang’s Greek Lessons; Simon and Daniel discuss the best way to get hyped up; Director of Racing Hearts T...
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Tassie Noir, Invasive Species&Pleasant House Parties from 2023-06-16T09:00
Comedy legends Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney talk about their new Tassie Noir TV show Deadlock; Food critic Michael Harden explains how we can eat away certain...
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Jaffle Makers, Dating Advice&Bothersome Boomgates from 2023-06-09T09:00
Dr. Jen explores how differently humans can explain the same concepts; Multitalented Declan Furber Gillick chats about his new play Jackie; Nat raises some import...
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Calling Dibs, Boot Scooting&a Moroccan Love Story from 2023-06-02T09:00
The team discuss the ethics of calling dibs and shotgun as an adult; Food critic Besha Rodell compares the Melbourne and Sydney food scenes; Muzafar Ali and Joylon Hoff explores Afghan culture i...
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Mushrooms, Zelda and Electric Blankets from 2023-05-26T09:00
Nat has been on the tools (kind of); Game reviewer Adam Christou guides us through the world of Zelda; CEO Kent Morris from The Torch talks about the Confined 14 ...
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Bistros, Speeches&Colouring Competitions from 2023-05-19T09:00
The team speaks about speeches; Foodie Michael Harden chats about the Parisian bistro and its Melbourne counterparts; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka reflects on the lifespan of Buzzfeed News; Newly...
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Olives, Drag Queens and Rock Icons from 2023-05-12T09:00
Emma Grey from Impact Economics breaks down the 2023 Federal Budget; the team rank their favorite movie car chasing scene; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley is all about olives; Drag royalties Cerulean a...
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Coronation, Koalas and Po-Tay-Toes from 2023-05-05T09:00
Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew: Nat reckons the potato might be too versatile; Director Warwick Thornton breaks down his creative process ahead of the Melbourne Writers Festival; Koala ...
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Cute Puppies, Autumn Vegetables&Changing Personalities from 2023-04-28T09:00
The team share their joy of visual merchandising day at the OP shop; Dr. Jen explains the many selves of our moveable personalities; Actors Mark Diaco and Justin Hosking chat about their roles i...
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Sandwich Revolution, Chilli Competitions&the Complexities of Consent from 2023-04-21T09:00
Food writer Besha Rodell explains the ongoing sandwich revolution; Nat has been practicing her spit takes; Circus performer and Wakka Wakka man Harley Mann chats about the upcoming shows of Na D...
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Chore Points, Garden Planning&Climate Change Baseball from 2023-04-14T09:00
The team rank household chores; Comedian Liz Kingsmans chats about her show One Woman Show at MICF; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley is excited about garden planning; Lit critic Fi Wright reviews Stone ...
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Pedestrian Etiquette, Trove Archives&the Return of Nat's Awkward Whiteboard from 2023-04-06T21:00
Nat is back with another installment of her whiteboard saga; Food enthusiast Michael Harden applies his expertise to the hot cross bun debate; Writer Alexandra Collier chats about her new memoir...
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Caffeine, Eulogies for the Living&Melbourne Now from 2023-03-31T09:00
Nat keeps us updated on her driver’s license renewal journey; Dr. Jen explains how caffeine actually works; Former Breakfaster Marieke Hardy is hosting another event with eulogies for the living...
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Comics for Grown-ups, Custard&Hypothetical Renovation from 2023-03-24T09:00
The team debate remote control car strategies; Illustrator Oslo Davis chats about picture books for grown-ups; Australian Dingo Foundation volunteer Mel Browning tells us all we need to know abo...
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Misplaced Hats, RISING Festival&Garden Diaries from 2023-03-17T09:00
Nat is experiencing a hat-dilemma; Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek from RISING talk about this year’s festival program; Einstein A Go-Go’s Chris KP explores the role of ChatGPT/AI in science and...
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Poetry Scrabble, Queerstralia&Hot Cross Buns Galore from 2023-03-10T09:00
Simon has discovered poetry scrabble; Artist Tai Snaith describes the inspiration behind her exhibition Hierarchy of Needs; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka talks abou...
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Best Superstition, Best Gardening Tools&Best Wake Up of All from 2023-03-03T09:00
The team discuss childhood superstitions that they’ve brought with them into adulthood; Justin "Digga" Calverley breaks down the best tools for big and tiny gardens; Journalist Nick Feik talks ...
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Salad Dressings, Waterslides, Higher Sobriety and a Missing Shoe from 2023-02-24T09:00
Nat, Daniel and Simon share their strategies for finding lost items; Journalist and author Jill Stark talks about her updated no-booze journey in her memoir Higher Sob...
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Free Orchards, Vexing Vampires&Awkward Whiteboards from 2023-02-17T10:00
Simon, Nat and Daniel share their deep passion for allocated seating; Justin "Digga" Calverley explains the importance of pruning summer fruit trees and the joys of a free orchard; Book reviewer...
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Vintage Lamps, Haunted Houses&Disorganised Journaling from 2023-02-10T09:00
The team chats about yearly journals and diaries; Food expert Michael Harden describes new trends in wine bars and pubs in Melbourne; Actor Zen McGrath talks about working alongside Hugh Jackman...
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Back in Action, Bump Ins&Brain Fatigue from 2023-02-03T09:00
Breakfasters is back for 2023 with new co-hosts Nat Harris and Simon Winkler joining Daniel Burt! On the first podcast for this year, Nat explains her not-so-successful photo shoot for her drive...
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Climbing Plants, Christmas Carols&Nostalgic Smells from 2022-12-16T09:00
Bobby provides commentary on the Renegades Family Day; TV and theatre actor Sarah Morrison chats about her show A Christmas Carol; the team share their thoughts o...
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Big News, Stressful Shopping&Kitchen Gadgets from 2022-12-09T09:00
Bobby announces a big move; Writer and performer Casey Bennetto chats about the musical celebration A Swingin’ Bella Christmas; Bobby has hung out with the elderl...
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Dinking, Chef Memoirs,&MONSTERS from 2022-11-25T09:00
The team talk about their experience with dinking on a bike; Food enthusiast Michael Harden shares his top chef memoirs; Mon and Daniel give advice in their new segment Listen
Couch Surfing, Door Knocking and Hello Baby Elephant from 2022-11-18T09:00
The team explore the etiquette of unexpected knocks on the front door; Dr. Clare Corbould breaks down the recent U.S. mid-term elections; Bobby couch-surfs in Adelaide; Elephant keeper Lucy True...
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Shaun Micallef, Trusting Locals, and How to Adult: Dinner Edition from 2022-11-11T09:00
Comedian Shaun Micallef talks about his new memoir Tripping Over Myself: A Memoir of a Life in Comedy; Bobby puts her trust in locals when in unfamiliar places; L...
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RONE, Oslo, Hearts and Sharks from 2022-11-04T09:00
Artist RONE chats about his new art installation TIME at Flinders Street Station’s Ballroom; Film reviewer Flick Ford shares her thoughts on the new period drama ...
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Aggressive Pumpkin Carving, Destination Transformations&Family Catchphrases from 2022-10-28T09:00
The team explore various pronunciation problems; Writer, actor and comedian Kitty Flanagan talks about season two of Fisk; Food Interluder Besha Rodell shares her...
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Freebies, Parties&Dodgy Travel Agents from 2022-10-14T09:00
The team discuss etiquette surrounding free samples; Chook expert Jessamy Miller gets clucky; Bobby has a big party to organize; Writer Clementine Ford talks about her new show Listen
Food Envy, Procrastination Blues&Share House Shenanigans from 2022-10-07T09:00
Dancer and choreographer Lucy Guerin talks about Pendulum, on now at FRINGE Festival; Dr. Jen shares the science on procrastination and deadline-setting; the team...
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Baby Reveal, Impromptu Hopscotch&Yummy Gems from 2022-09-30T09:00
Mon reveals some big, baby-themed news; Writer and actor Jess Stanley chats about her immersive show JSMR coming soon to Fringe Festival; the team discuss seating...
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Emoji Trends, Amateur Magicians&Holiday Ups 'n' Downs from 2022-09-27T09:00
The team discuss the best-sized TV you need to host a AFL Grand Final party; Tech Talk-er Dan Salmon deciphers 2022 emoji trends; Culinary legends Flip Shelton and Nat Paull share their Breakfas...
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Holding Hands, K-Box&Cookbook Crazy from 2022-09-16T09:00
Bobby has a tendency to get caught in the rain; actor and playwright Ra Chapman introduce us to her new creation K-Box; Foodie Michael Harden shares his top ten cookbooks; the team chat about th...
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Footy Flair, Bill Bailey and Second Hand Hazards. from 2022-09-09T09:00
Bobby and Chris Gill share their love of showmanship on the footy field; Comedy legend Bill Bailey swings by En Route to Normal; Tadpole finds gold in life as a c...
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Radiothon 2022 Kicks Off! from 2022-08-26T09:00
Cinema Nova’s CEO Kristian Connelly chats about the iconic cinema's 30th birthday; Journalist Ben Eltham dives deep into the secret Scott Morrison portfolios; Bobby confesses to not always seei...
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Tea, Science, Pranks and Scams from 2022-08-19T09:00
The team share their thoughts on tea; Science curator Tilly Boleyn chats about the SWARM Exhibition at the Science Gallery; Daniel recalls one of the greatest pranks ever pulled; Friday Funnybu...
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MIFF Docos, Goal Setting, Fence Climbing, Zero Boozing! from 2022-08-12T09:00
Film producers Oliver Cassidy and Chris Kamen talk about the MIFF screening of their documentary Franklin; the team discuss the trials of setting a goal and stick...
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Beatrix Bakes, Laurinda, MIFF Opening Night,&Becoming a Football Fan from 2022-08-05T09:00
Cake-making extraordinaire Nat Paull tells the team about her North Melbourne bakery phenomenon 'Beatrix Bakes' shutting up shop for good; the team chat about their favourite places to sit in re...
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Bachar Houli, Clive from Neighbours, Optimistic Outlooks&Velvet Worms from 2022-07-29T09:00
The team talk about the "window of opportunity" for fitness; Dr Jen discusses a new study into the pros and cons of an optimistic outlook; the team chat about giving presents to others that bene...
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Moira Finucane, Spiders In Jumpers, Robot Waiters,&Combing Climate Change from 2022-07-22T09:00
Bobby frightens the team with a story about finding a spider in her new jumper; award-winning performer Moira Finucane talks about the music, dance and nudity of her new 'Future.Joy.Club'; food ...
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Warwick Thornton, Guilty Feminists,&Quirky Travel Hacks from 2022-07-15T09:00
Podcaster & performer Deborah Francis White of 'The Guilty Feminist' podcast fame discusses her upcoming live show; the team explore a Player's Day at Bobby's local footy club and the nuance...
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Controversial Pineapple, Secret Sand, and The Diplomat from 2022-07-08T09:00
The team is back on air after a wee break! Foodie Michael Harden gets controversial by bringing up the perennial debate to-pineapple or to-not-pineapple; the team discuss kids meals that they ac...
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Last Hurrahs, Bicycle Faces and Cabbage Love from 2022-06-24T09:00
Breakfasters alumni Geraldine Hickey drops by to recap the return of the annual Reclink Community Cup; Comedian and actor Nazeem Hussain chats about reprising Hussain ...
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Winter Fruits, Unhappy Neighbours and the Community Cup is Back! from 2022-06-17T09:00
Megahertz Spiritual Leader Pauly P & Rockdog Coach Kylie Auldist provide all the info you need on this Sunday's Community Cup; Digga chats about winter fruits and their super-needy chill ...
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The Daniel Tax, Sacrilegious Phone Calls, Vegemite Day from 2022-06-10T09:00
The team discuss what is a "reasonable ask" from friends who have a pool; Adam Christou raves about new adventure game Card Shark; Bobby declares where she would ...
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Microplastics, Lice&Cabaret from 2022-06-03T09:00
Justin "Digga" Calverley explains which winter weeds to forage and eat; Bobby scores a rockstar parking spot in the rain; Artist Leeroy New talks us through the art installationListen
Election, St Kilda Film Fest, Doomsday Prep&Foodies for Thought from 2022-05-27T09:00
Journalist and academic Ben Eltham explains the extraordinary Federal election outcome; the team chat about party exclusions; St Kilda Film Festival Director Richard Sowada talks about this year...
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Creepy Crawlers, Nightmares, Liars,&Missing Drinks from 2022-05-20T09:00
Bobby throws things out a tad prematurely; Lit critic Elizabeth McCarthy shares her thoughts on Sian Prior’s memoir Childless: A Story of Freedom and Longing; the...
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Confusing Shopping Lists, Casual Dress&a Live Magazine from 2022-05-13T09:00
Actor Jane Montgomery Griffiths talks about performing the hard-hitting play The Human Voice at Theatre Works; The team explore the pushover-side of their dads; F...
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Musicals, Cabarets&Lovely Autumn Colours from 2022-05-06T09:00
The team share their admiration for people braving the weather; Brothers Daniel & Luke Mancuso explain their life story through recipes with their new book Yiayia ...
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White Noise, Jury Duty&Dog Trouble from 2022-04-29T09:00
Bobby shares her joy about jury duty; Book critic Fi Wright reviews Judith Brett’s essay collection Doing Politics: Writing on Public Life; Bobby’s dog gets a goo...
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Musical Comedy, Women in War&Eulogies Reimagined from 2022-04-22T09:00
The team compare their favorite bakery snacks; Marieke Hardy (aka Holly C) is back with more eulogies for the living and dead; Comedy music duo Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, aka Flo and Joan, chat a...
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Matching Clothes Couples, Compulsory Voting History&Yay Microwave from 2022-04-14T09:00
The team discuss the concept of wearing the same clothes as their partners; Historian Robyn Annear explains how compulsory voting was introduced in Australia and excuses made for not voting; Bo...
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Boring People, Funny Farts&Difficult Food from 2022-04-08T09:00
The team chat about whether to change or keep last names; Dr. Jen explains the science behind the things that humans find boring; Comedian Jordan Barr talks about her Comedy Festival show Listen
Singing Lessons, Salty Conversations&Comedy Capers from 2022-04-01T09:00
Comedy legends Denise Scott and Judith Lucy chat about their Comedy Festival show Still Here; Bobby has an exciting comedic encounter; Triple R presenters Mel Cra...
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Fast Food, Indoor Shoes&a Happy Reunion from 2022-03-25T09:00
Bobby recalls an overwhelming fast food experience; Asylum Seekers Resource Centre CEO Kon Karapanagiotidis explains the initiative Feast for Freedom; Bobby bough...
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A Radio Legend, Upcoming Festivals&Irish Exits from 2022-03-18T09:00
Bobby recalls a particularly embarrassing moment that happened in front of her family; RISING Festival Co-artistic directors Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek chat the good stuff they've put toget...
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Strange Flight Behavior, Autumn Gardening&a Sour Taste from 2022-03-11T09:00
Andrew ‘Donno’ Donnison provides the latest sports wrap and a loving tribute to the late Shane Warne; the team discuss different behaviours people have on flights; tech expert Vanessa Toholka br...
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Potato Milk, Rat Pits&a Day in the Life of Chooks from 2022-03-04T09:00
The team discuss dishwasher stacking techniques; Food fan Michael Harden chats about potato milk and other food trends; historian and author Robyn Annear talk us through the last ever match at t...
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Badass Women, Stoics&Showertime Confessions from 2022-02-25T09:00
Author Eliza Reilly talks about her new book Sheilas: Badass Women of Australian History; the team discuss headlight etiquette; Justin "Digga" Calverley explains ...
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Divisive Massages, Robe Olympics&Double Dates from 2022-02-18T09:00
The team explore their conflicting thoughts on massages; Music legend Glenn Shorrock talks about his acting role in new film A Stitch in Time; Bobby gets to exper...
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Breakfasters Comeback, Murphy’s Law&Larping from 2022-02-11T09:00
The Breakfasters are back for 2022 and tell us all about what they’ve been up to; Dr. Jen gives us the low-down on Murphy’s Law; Bobby has been ten pin bowling and lets her competitiveness take ...
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A Stolen Picasso, Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz&A Carol for Sarah from 2021-12-17T09:00
Musician and Triple R broadcaster Casey Bennetto talks about his jazzy Swinging Bella’s Christmas-event, and sings farewell to Sarah; the team recaps weekend shen...
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Kissing, FOMO&Big, BIG News from 2021-12-10T09:00
Sarah makes a big, big BIG announcement; the team discuss platonic kissing etiquette; book lover Fi Wright reviews the re-issue of The Fran Lebowitz Reader; journ...
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Walking in Melbourne, Phone Spam&Hummus from 2021-12-03T09:00
Bobby and Sarah have had opposite weekend experiences; Writer Robyn Annear encourages people to explore Melbourne in her new book Adrift in Melbourne: 7 Walks; th...
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Talking to Strangers&Doggy Daycare&Donut Dreams from 2021-11-26T09:00
The team talks about the luxuries of doggy daycare; Dr. Jen explains the benefits of deep conversations with strangers; the team reminisces about fave donuts; Writer and performer Ash Flanders t...
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Caviar, Feet and Everything in Between from 2021-11-19T09:00
Breakfaster icon and entertainment legend Kate Langbroek chats about her new memoir Ciao Bella! Six Take Italy; then, the team’s talk turns podiatric; Michael Har...
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Denise Scott, Christos Tsolkas&Blocked Car Rage from 2021-11-12T09:00
The team share their fishing experiences; Award-winning author, screenwriter and Triple R broadcaster Christos Tsiolkas chats about his new book 7 1/2 ; Actor and...
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Champagne Occasions, Tricky Auditions&a Breakfaster Comeback from 2021-11-05T09:00
Author and screenwriter Christian White chats about his new novel Wild Place and his Netflix series Clickbait; Bobby reckons she s...
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Gassy Gin, a Miso Maniac and a Wannabe Witch from 2021-10-22T09:00
The team discuss alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; Book reviewer Elizabeth McCarthy enthuses about Oliver Burkeman’s 4000 Weeks: Time and How To Use It; Jour...
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Life changing Kettles, Tomato Season&Stolen Trailers from 2021-10-15T09:00
The team get excited about kitchen appliances; Book devotee Fi Wright reviews Diana Reid’s new book Love and Virtue; journalist and filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe c...
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Ocean Dippers, the Wayforward Machine&Mispronounced Names from 2021-10-08T09:00
Bobby meets some year-round ocean dippers; Dr. Michael Mosley has a chat about his new SBS series Australia’s Health Revolution; tech devotee Dan Salmon explains ...
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Fish&Chips, Praying Mantises&Coming Out from 2021-10-01T09:00
The team discuss the social significance of fish and chips; Cass Howcroft from Little Big Steps and Deakin Melbourne Boomers’ Louise Brown talk about their collab to help kids with cancer; bug e...
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Lucid Dreaming, Earthquakes&Icebergs from 2021-09-23T09:00
Daniel is warmly welcomed back after his short break; media all-rounder Marc Fennel discusses his new tv series The School That Tried To End Racism; the team chat...
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Spider Drama, Footy Excitement&Shotgun Gone Wrong from 2021-09-17T09:00
Bobby tells a tale of a dramatic spider encounter; Melbourne Football Club historian Adam Woolcock talks about his new book The Last Hurrah: Melbourne Premiers 1964 Listen
Dodgy Phones, Big Tobacco&Neverending Negroni from 2021-09-10T09:00
The team go hard on credit loopholes and phone flaws; Human Rights Law Centre's Hugh de Kretser explores the the pros and cons of mandating vaccines; Book critic Elizabeth McCarthy reviews Rache...
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Radiothon, Wagging School&Swoopy Birds from 2021-08-27T09:00
Geraldine Hickey pays a visit to kick off day one of Radiothon; investigative journalist Michael Warner talks about his new book The Boys Club; the team chats abo...
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Progressive Dinners, Nature Strips&a Rebel at a Formal from 2021-08-20T09:00
The team talks about the concept of progressive dinners; filmmaker John Daschbach chats about the MIFF screening of his film Come Back Anytime; Justin ‘Digga’ Cal...
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True Crime, Queue Etiquette&Taking one for the Team from 2021-08-13T09:00
True Crime enthusiast Meshel Laurie chats about her new book CSI Told You Lies; Bobby recounts a time she took one for the t...
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Funnel Web Spiders, Failed Auditions&a Furniture Icon from 2021-08-06T09:00
Comedian and actor Celia Pacquola chats about the final season of Rosehaven; the team share stories about interviews gone wrong; Entomologist Simon Hinkley sheds ...
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Divisive Shorts, Going Full Psycho&Tablescaping from 2021-07-30T09:00
Actor Virginia Gay talks about why she adapted the literary classic Cyrano; the team question the role of shorts in society; comedian and actor Nick Boshier chats...
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Uncoordinated Scooters, Word Blanks&Getting thru Lockdown from 2021-07-23T09:00
The team chats about reasons to not hire a scooter on your holiday; book lover Fi Wright reviews Deborah Levy’s memoir Real Estate; journalist Andrew Dodd talks a...
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MIFF 2021 Screenings, Superstitions and the Science of Screams from 2021-07-16T09:00
Artistic Director Al Cossar launches the program for the 69th Melbourne International Film Festival; bookworm Veronica Sullivan reviews the debut novel Small Joys of R...
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Disgusting Stories, Dirty Bloomers, and Late Bloomers from 2021-07-09T09:00
Award-winning Author Boori Monty Pryor chats about his new illustrated book Story Doctors; Dr. Jen shares some science about disgust, and the team share their mos...
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Magical Fun, Herby Liquor&a Historic Building for Sale from 2021-07-02T09:00
The team discuss allergic reactions; Josh Staley combines comedy and magic with his magic show Moments In Time for Melbourne Magic Festival; Beloved marine biolog...
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Welcome Bobby, Storytelling Cabaret&Eulogies for the Living from 2021-06-25T09:00
Daniel and Sarah gives new Breakfaster Bobby Macumber some tips on how to nail being a Breakfaster; journalist and writer Jenny Valentish talks about her new book Ever...
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Symbolic Cakes, Invertebrate Olympics, and a Difficult Goodbye! from 2021-06-11T09:00
It's the final week for Gez with the Breakfasters, and it kicks off with a trio of cakes! Also: Games loving techspert Dan Morganti talks us through the role-playing game Listen
Cheese, Conspiracies&City Microbiomes from 2021-06-04T09:00
Gez reveals some big, big news; ACMI director Katrina Sedgwick talks about the exclusive Disney animation exhibition on at ACMI; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka discusses what to do when a loved one...
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Movies, Memoirs,&Dinners from 2021-05-28T09:00
It's Aisha's last week (and Sarah is baaaack on Monday!) Director Molly Reynolds talks about the new documentary about screen legend David Gulpilil; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley explains how and whe...
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Big Screens, Small Screens, Books&Barristers from 2021-05-21T09:00
Stage and screen legend Rachael Maza chats about the upcoming production Heart is a Wasteland showing at RISING festival; the team discuss the television show
Unsuitable Shoes, the Budget&Polarizing Buses from 2021-05-14T09:00
Gez regrets her choice of shoes over the weekend; journalist Ben Eltham breaks down the Federal Budget; Broadcaster and writer Yumi Stynes talks about new teenage handbook Listen
Fresh Haircuts, Wedding Dress Drama&Farewell to Mon from 2021-05-07T09:00
During Mon's last week with Breakfasters, the team speak to award-winning journalist Jess Hill about the new SBS documentary series See What You Made Me Do; the t...
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Autumn Gardens, Inconvenient Wizzies,&Calligraphing Royals from 2021-04-30T09:00
Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley recommends beautiful autumn gardens to visit; Gez reveals the reason she was gone last week; Writer-performer Declan Furber-Gillick talks about his yarn Listen
Wins, Big Wins, and Five Finger Discount Wins from 2021-04-23T09:00
The team celebrate Gez's award for Most Outstanding Show at MICF; Crikey politics editor Bernard Keane discusses the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan; Comedian Judith Lucy talks about her s...
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Cocktails, Mites&Comedy Delights from 2021-04-16T09:00
Bartender extraordinaire Cara Devine chats about this weekend’s Melbourne Cocktail Festival; Mon celebrates her anniversary, which raised some interesting questions; Simon Hinkley sheds light on...
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A Funny Catholic, a Delicious Burger&a New Workplace from 2021-04-09T09:00
Writer Monica Dux examines her Catholic background in her new memoir Lapsed; Mon talks us through her delicious homemade burgers; Elizabeth McCarthy reviews Anwen...
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Evil Grannies, Super Recognisers&Old School Computers from 2021-04-01T09:00
Comedian, author and radio personality Alan Brough talks about his live performance of acclaimed children’s book Charlie and the War Against Grannies; Dr. Jen exp...
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Boat Trouble, Closing the Gap&International Waffle Day from 2021-03-26T09:00
Food expert Michael Harden talks about the Fed Square-event Future Food Systems; Gez and Mon brings back an old favorite: the dinner review; Daniela Baldry reviews Lauren Oyler’s debut novel
Kitty, Dating,&Bruncheons from 2021-03-19T09:00
Actor, writer, and comedian Kitty Flanagan talks about brand her new ABC series FISK; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley gushes over autumn and what that means for gardening; Gez goes on a date with her f...
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Cold People, Regional Food Experiences&a Tiny Plane from 2021-03-12T09:00
Screen and stage legend Sigrid Thornton talks about her upcoming 8-hour long performance Homer’s Iliad - The Seige of Troy at Fairfield Ampitheatre; Food enthusia...
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Love Dem Apples, Nicknames, and Funny Ankles from 2021-03-05T09:00
Mon recaps attending a hens party; Comedian Wil Anderson chats about his Comedy Festival show Wilegal; The team share thoughts about the passing of Michael Gudins...
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Mexican Gothic, Dirty Martinis&Restriction-less Plans from 2021-02-26T09:00
Award-winning journalist Jess Hill explains the ramifications of abolishing the Family Court of Australia; book reviewer Jackie Tang shares her thoughts on Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s horror book
Corporate Scandals, Ladies Day&Shady Herbs from 2021-02-19T09:00
Journalist Stephen Mayne explains the short and long-term impacts of recent corporate scandals in Australia; Dr Jen reveals the best age to develop music instrument playing skills; Simone Ubaldi...
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Hospitality Update. First cars, and Pétanque from 2021-02-12T09:00
Food expert Michael Harden gives an update on the hospitality industry right now and what he's been eating over summer; Dr. Jen sheds light on sensory processing; Writer and performer Naomi Higg...
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A Proposal, A Summer Garden&the Joy of Gigs from 2021-02-05T09:00
They’re back! Mon tells the story of how she recently got engaged; Film director Sally Ingleton talks about Wild Things, her new documentary about environmental a...
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Camel Spiders, Body Image, the Breakdown Quiz&a Bit of Christmas Stuff from 2020-12-18T09:00
Covid frontline worker Dr Vyom Sharma chats about Victoria’s Covid response; Elizabeth McCarthy gives us her two favorite books of 2020; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley recommends a few Christmas prese...
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Triceratops, David Greybeard, and Sooking Over a Sardine from 2020-12-11T09:00
Artist Lisa Roet talks about the David Greybeard sculpture she's created outside Hamer Hall; Michael Harden talks about food he's sobbed over during 2020; Dr Erich Fitzgerald from Museums Victor...
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Covid Dogs, Films about Struggle,&#TimeForAHome from 2020-12-04T09:00
Comedian and former Breakfaster Josh Earl chats about filming his podcast Don’t You Know Who I Am?; Dr Jen explains the science that goes into training dogs to de...
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Art for Children, Retro Food, Uni Housing,&a Baby Update from 2020-11-27T09:00
Singer Kylie Auldist explains the importance of upcoming event Artists For Kids Culture; food expert Michael Harden talks about the rising popularity of retro com...
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Pond Skaters, Ambitious Bushwalking and Wrong Tax Estimates from 2020-11-20T09:00
Comedian Patrick Collins talks about their Fringe comedy show; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley explores plants that cool down hot spaces; Gez gets competitive with bushwalking; Comedian Urvi Majumdar d...
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Trendy Picnics, Cuddly Dingoes,&Random Chatty Men from 2020-11-13T09:00
Michael Harden explains how to succeed at the ever-so-trendy picnic; Producer Jacob Hickey talks about new SBS series Addicted Australia; author Favel Parrett rev...
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Elections, a Planting Guide,&Rollerblades Ahoy from 2020-11-06T09:00
Dr. Zim Nwokoro of Deakin University talks us through the U.S. election; Gez has made a grazing platter that doesn't quite live up to Daniel’s standards; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley gives a handy ...
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Donuts, Diggers,&Money Talks from 2020-10-30T09:00
The team discuss how the donut has become a mascot for the end of lockdown; Writer and Triple R presenter Christos Tsiolkas chats about the re-imagined audio play of his novel Loaded; Michael...
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Confident Women, Vending Machines, Social Moths, and an intro to Mon from 2020-10-22T09:00
Jacinta Parsons chats about her chronic illness as outlined in her book Unseen; Architect Stuart Harrison talks about the new season of the ABC's Listen
A Budget, A Baby, and a Bye-Bye Sarah from 2020-10-09T09:00
Comedian and Breakfasters regular Laura Dunemann has created an acrostic poem in honor of Sarah; Melbourne musician and youth counselor Nellie Jackson talks about new campaign for online support...
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Paul Foot, Kokomo,&Bloody Heaven from 2020-10-02T09:00
Gez and Cath make a new addition to their Lesbian Pit; Fi Wright gives her thoughts on Victoria Hannan’s debut novel Kokomo; Adam Christou talks us through strate...
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Cider Tasting, Camouflage Animals,&Baby Update from 2020-09-25T09:00
Screen icon Noni Hazlehurst chats about the SBS series Every Family Has a Secret; Gez recaps her day of market fun and cider tasting; Comedian Scout Boxall chats ...
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Sleepovers, Koalas,&Quiz Time from 2020-09-18T09:00
Journalist Katharine Murphy explains her new Quarterly Essay,The End of Certainty; Melbourne comedian Prue Blake talks sleepovers and whistling; Actor Lucy Fox of...
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Scattergories, Therapy Pig, and The Eyes Have It from 2020-09-11T09:00
Gez is playing Scattergories with her in-laws; Dr Jen explains whether we can communicate effectively with our eyes; I’m Thinking of Ending Things is up for a scr...
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Fishing, Cooking, and Negotiating Neighbours from 2020-09-04T09:00
Comedian Nazeem Hussain discusses hosting new comedy series Standup Sessions; Gez has, to everyone’s surprise, been fishing; comedian Nat Harris has some thoughts...
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Syrup Dumplings, Hungry Ghosts, and Radiothon kicks off! from 2020-08-21T09:00
Gez reports on her efforts to make golden syrup dumplings; The team share wide-ranging thoughts on Couples Day; Fi Wright reviews Zadie Smith's new essay collection In...
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Dim Sims, Pavarotti, and Poo Creatures from 2020-08-14T09:00
Filmmaker Alison Ellwood talks about the MIFF screening of documentary The Go-Gos; Sarah reveals the real reason she took a day off; Michael Harden chats about th...
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Dr Shane, Covid Love, Snarky Snowmen, and Pandemic Paragliders from 2020-08-07T09:00
The team shares intel on what they’ve done this week; Dr Shane from Einstein A Go-Go talks about the show’s 30th birthday celebrations; Libby Butler, the brains behind web-series Listen
Scorpions, Sangas, and Snails from 2020-07-31T09:00
Toby Halligan talks about proposed new defamation laws; Chef Nornie Bero chats about how her damper making class incorporates Indigenous flavors and techniques; Gez does some chores and finds a ...
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Bad Haircuts, Gardening, Giant Wombats from 2020-07-24T09:00
Gez is coping with the worst haircut of all time; engineer Phil Gardiner talks about the Sidney Myer Music Bowl; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley shares his winter gardening tips; Daniel gets interrogat...
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Urzila Carlson, Lamingtons, and Marine Animals that Love Iso from 2020-07-17T09:00
Gez has been to the pub, and she reports back; Comedian Urzila Carlson talks about her online special Overqualified Loser; food fan Michael Harden celebrates lam...
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Gez’s Birthday, Barbra Streisand, and Mental Health from 2020-07-10T09:00
Jessie Tu chats about her new novel A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing; Stuart Harrison, formerly of Triple R's 'The Architects' talks about delivering this year'...
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Serious Comedy, Future Melbourne, Fleas,&Dinner Drama from 2020-07-03T09:00
Rama Nicholas chats about her 'Serious Comedy' show The Lucky Ones; Sarah debriefs on her first ever baby scan; Esther Anatolitis talks about the future of the C...
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Holidays, Easey Comedy, Tea for Culture, and a Sad Night in a Hotel from 2020-06-26T09:00
The team is back with a holiday recap; Comedian Adam Hills talks about his live Zoom show Easey Comedy; Muriel Bamblett, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care A...
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Board Games; Conspiracy Theories, Adventure Time, Quiz Time from 2020-06-12T09:00
Greg Mullins talks about this year’s National Bushfire Summit; The team discuss good and bad board games; Dr. Jen explains why people are attracted to conspiracy theories; Sophie Black from The...
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Save Our Scene, St Kilda Film Festival, an Old Russian Lady&Zombie Insects from 2020-06-05T09:00
The team start off by summing up their weekends; Richard Sowada chats about the St Kilda Film Festival; Simone Ubaldi talks about the 'Save Our Scene' campaign; Elizabeth McCarthy reviews Mark ...
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Sorry Day, Tea Plants, a New Mammal,&a Dead Rabbit from 2020-05-29T09:00
Writer Jack Latimore explains the continued significance of Sorry Day; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley talks about growing green and black tea plants; Gez encounters a huntsman spider; Sarah announces ...
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Julia Zemiro, Nudibranchs,&Tech Gremlins from 2020-05-22T09:00
Julia Zemiro talks about the new season of Home Delivery; The team discuss the extreme lengths they go to for take-away; Cricketer Corinne Hall chats about new bo...
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Hugo Weaving, Denise Scott, Briggs,&Frolf from 2020-05-15T09:00
Hugo Weaving chats about his new film, Hearts and Bones; Comedy legend Denise Scott talks about her participation on Who Do You Think Y...
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Bad Lasagnas, Bee Dance,&Window Spying from 2020-05-08T09:00
Nadya Tkachenko talks about Museum Victoria’s program for at-home education; Russel Holmesby discuss his new book The Death of Fitzroy Football Club; the team dis...
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Bodysurfing, Bond,&Zoom Fashion from 2020-05-01T09:00
The team reveals what they know about bodysurfing; Daniel’s mother-in-law plays a heartfelt 'the last post' for ANZAC day; Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith talks about her online lessons for young st...
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Apples, Laughs,&A Very Long Sea Creature from 2020-04-24T09:00
Toby Halligan talks Turnbull; food expert Michael Harden talks up apples; the team explore 'isolation privilege' and discuss what they’ve been reading lately; Judith Lucy chats about her onli...
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Gardening, Libraries, and at home with Birdman from 2020-04-17T09:00
The team talks about their gardening efforts; and they explore what they’d do if they had one hour covid-restriction-free. Kate Torney, CEO of the State Library of Victoria, describes what the...
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Literature, Millipedes, and a report from Italy from 2020-04-09T09:00
Magda Szubanski talks about how her book Timmy The Ticked-Off Pony and the Poo of Excitement came to be; Jackie Tang reviews New Zealand author Rose Lu’s essay co...
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A Gas Leak, a Poetry Faux Pas, and Online Entertainment from 2020-04-03T09:00
Gez survives a gas leak down at her beach house; Kathleen Lee talks about her new web series Sex & Death; Gez admits to winning a school poem competition on unfair terms; writer Vivian Pham ...
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Film Noir, Orcas,&Sarah's Shitty Birthday from 2020-03-27T09:00
Margaret Simons talks about her Quarterley Essay Cry Me A River: The Tragedy of the Murray-Darling; Simone Ubaldi reviews the film noir icon, Listen
Vegetables, COVID-19, Dinner talk, plus: hidden talents revealed! from 2020-03-20T09:00
Dr. Vyom Sharma (from Triple R's Radiotherapy) talks about essential actions re: coronavirus; The team chats about Geraldine’s giant zucchini, and has a closer lo...
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Sing-a-longs, Footy, Whale Season,&Tatt Tech from 2020-03-13T09:00
Former Breakfaster Tony Wilson chats about his new book, 1989: The Great Grand Final; playwright Michele Lee explores single ladies; Vanessa Toholka talks leaps a...
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Alex Rance, Sanam Maher, kids, and citrus from 2020-03-06T09:00
Former Richmond AFL player Alex Rance talks about his new kids' book, and whether his AFL days are really behind him; the team get a Baby Gabe (formerly Chub-Fish) update; Adam Christou talks ab...
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Marieke Hardy, seahorses and pan-flutes from 2020-02-28T09:00
Marieke Hardy explores living eulogies; the team riff ideas around lost and stolen and returned objects; foodie Michael Harden espouses the loveliness of ugly vegetables; Simone Ubaldi reviews '...
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Breakfasters 17 - 21 February 2020 from 2020-02-21T09:00
Maya Newell’s documentary In My Blood It Runs takes a closer look at the difficulties First Nations people face in raising their children with an Arrernte educati...
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Breakfasters 10 - 14 February 2020 from 2020-02-14T09:00
Brand and fashion expert Tony Lee discusses the shift towards a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry; the team explore shopping for "measured" items, such as bras, shoes and hats; Micha...
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Breakfasters 3 - 7 February 2020 from 2020-02-07T09:00
The team explore their thoughts around coloured $2 coins; Professor Tim Entiwsle, Director and Chief Executive at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, talks about the future conservation of the Botan...
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Breakfasters 28 - 31 January 2020 from 2020-01-31T09:00
They’re back! Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine kick off 2020 by summing up their holidays, with a highlight being swimming; The water theme continues as Gez explains her Jetty adventures in Busselton...
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Breakfasters 9 - 13 December 2019 from 2019-12-13T09:00
In their last podcast for 2019, Breakfasters speak to senior curator at Museums Victoria, Matthew Churchward, about the restoration of the Great Melbourne Telescope; at least 50,000 young people...
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Breakfasters 2 - 6 December 2019 from 2019-12-06T09:00
Dr Amee Baird discusses her new book, Sex in the Brain; Breakfasters book reviewer Elizabeth McCarthy offers her take on Chris Fle...
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Breakfasters 25 - 29 November 2019 from 2019-11-29T09:00
Scientist Chris KP explains the concept of dog years; Award-winning author Bri Lee’s new essay, Beauty, reflects on how beauty standards impact the way we interac...
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Breakfasters 18 - 22 November 2019 from 2019-11-22T09:00
The team get a visit from Melbourne illustrator and designer Beci Orpin, who talks about the inspiration behind her new book Take Heart, Take Action; Michelle Ben...
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Breakfasters 11 - 15 November 2019 from 2019-11-15T09:00
This week, filmmaker Em Baker joins Breakfasters to talk about her new film I Am No Bird; What is the proper etiquette for karaoke? Find out as the team discuss i...
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Breakfasters 4 - 8 November 2019 from 2019-11-08T09:00
Daniel kick-starts things by telling a story fit for a horror film; Egyptian-American author, anarchist and feminist Mona Eltahawy is here for Broadside festival, and tells the team about her ne...
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Breakfasters 28 October - 1 November 2019 from 2019-11-01T09:00
This week, the team explore the intricacies of zip lining; Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey joins the studio for a talk about her latest documentary Happy Sad Man...
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Breakfasters 21 - 25 October 2019 from 2019-10-25T09:00
Film score composer Burkhard Dallwitz talks to the team about his award-winning work, and what it was like to score the new film Locusts; Comedian, actor and wri...
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Breakfasters 7 - 11 October 2019 from 2019-10-11T09:00
Daniel confidently predicts that he can win bronze in archery at the next Commonwealth games; Alcohol policy researcher Michael Livingston from La Trobe University explores the event “Alcohol: W...
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Breakfasters 30 September - 4 October 2019 from 2019-10-04T09:00
Gez tells Sarah and Daniel about her “New Year’s Random Aspiration”, and how she ended up as a boat captain; Michael Harden comes by for another “Food Interlude”, and talks about the history of ...
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Breakfasters 23 - 26 September 2019 from 2019-09-26T09:00
This week, journalist Jill Stark talks about her new book When You’re Not OK: A Toolkit for Tough Times; Book reviewer Elizabeth McCarthy casts her eyes over Arge...
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Breakfasters 16 - 20 September 2019 from 2019-09-20T09:00
This week, Toby Halligan talks about bushfires and climate change; independent journalist, author and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein chats about his new book Pills, P...
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Breakfasters 9 - 13 September 2019 from 2019-09-13T09:00
This week, director Sophie Hyde joins the team to talk about her new Dublin-based film Animals; Sarah, Daniel and Gez discuss what makes a good rider; “Men at Wor...
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Breakfasters 2 - 6 September 2019 from 2019-09-06T09:00
This week, we get to hear the details behind Fringe production “Off Off Off Broadway Karaoke” when Jess McGuire and Emma Smith visit the studio; Daniel shares some information about his living a...
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Breakfasters 26 - 30 - August 2019 from 2019-08-30T12:00
For the last week of August, Tai Snaith joins Breakfasters to talk about her new book “You Might Find Yourself” and her event at Melbourne Writers Festival; Austr...
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Breakfasters 12 - 16 August 2019 from 2019-08-16T12:00
This week, Tim Costello visits the studio to talk about his book "A Lot With A Little”; Sarah, Daniel and Gez chat about the sentimentality of jackets; An interview with Omar Musa focuses on the...
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Breakfasters 5 - 9 August 2019 from 2019-08-09T12:00
This week, Geraldine teaches Sarah and Daniel how to dance to Rock The Boat; the team engage in a conversation about Geraldine’s missing wallet; Tait Brady, the p...
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Breakfaster 29 July - 2 August 2019 from 2019-08-02T12:00
This week on Breakfasters, writer Emina Ashman and director Stephanie Ghajar chat about their theatre show “Make Me A Houri”, at the La Mama Courthouse; Sarah, Ge...
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Breakfasters 22 - 26 July 2019 from 2019-07-26T12:00
This week, Anne Hunter, relationship coach and co-founder of PolyVic talks about polyamory and non-monogamy; Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine talk about what they are grateful for, resulting in a hig...
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Breakfasters 15 - 19 July 2019 from 2019-07-19T12:00
This week on Breakfasters, Daniel, Sarah and Geraldine discuss relaxing, driving and feeling so relaxed while driving that you miss a turn. Food Interlude this week is all about the Australian c...
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Breakfasters 8 - 12 July 2019 from 2019-07-12T12:00
Another week is over, and here are the highlights from this week on Breakfasters. Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine starts the week by talking about camping, wine and boobies. Melbourne International ...
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Breakfasters 1 - 5 July 2019 from 2019-07-05T12:00
The first week of July is an eventful one on Breakfasters. We start off with an interview with Ed Hill from Friends of the Earth, who talks about extinction and the future of the native animals ...
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Breakfasters 24 - 28 June 2019 from 2019-06-28T12:00
Breakfasters are back, and as promised, they do a recap the community cup. Geraldine shares her favourite experience from her trip to New Zealand: the glow worm cave. Noni Hazlehurst visits the ...
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Breakfasters 17 June - 21 June 2019 from 2019-06-21T12:00
Sarah is back from Italy, and the trio is finally whole again. Sarah shares observations from her Italian holiday with Daniel and Geraldine. They follow up by having a really great talk with Ric...
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Breakfasters 10 June - 14 June 2019 from 2019-06-14T12:00
Sam has been filling in for Sarah this week, and along with Geraldine and Daniel they’ve had an exciting week following Queen Lizzie’s Birthday. Daniel ran a Marathon in the Otways, and shares h...
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Breakfasters 27 May — 31 May 2019 from 2019-05-31T09:00
It’s the last week of May, and the Breakfasters have been busy talking about both the big and little things in life. First out is Muriel Bamblett from the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency,...
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Breakfasters 20 May - 24 May 2019 from 2019-05-24T09:00
Informative talks and funny stories is what it’s all about this week on Breakfasters. Journalist Jane Gilmore is in the studio to talk about the future of feminism, in light of her participation...
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Breakfasters - 13 May - 17 May 2019 from 2019-05-13T12:00
This week on Breakfasters, Daniel Burt officially joins Sarah Smith and Geraldine Hickey to create a new power trio. To get to know the new addition, Geraldine quizzes Daniel to find out which P...
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Breakfasters - 6 May - 10 May 2019 from 2019-05-06T12:00
It is Jeff's last time on Breakfasters, and this week has been filled with quality interviews, great stories and heart-warming chats. Sarah shares a story from her surf adventure and the charact...
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Breakfasters - 29 April - 3 May 2019 from 2019-04-29T12:00
As we transition into the month of May, Jeff has a big announcement to make on Breakfasters this week. Mish Grigor is joins the crew in the studio to talk about "The Temple", the new comedy thea...
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Breakfasters - 27 April - 1 May 2015 from 2019-04-27T12:00
Byte Into It co-host joins the Breakfasters for "Tech Talk", where she unpacks the technology behind batteries. Editor of "The Monthly" magazineNick Feik drops by ahead of the 10th anniversary o...
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Breakfasters - 22 April - 26 April 2019 from 2019-04-22T12:00
The Breakfasters are back from Easter, and kicks off with a short and sweet week. Rebecca Traister, the author of book Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Womens Anger is in the studio to t...
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Breakfasters - 15 April - 18 April 2019 from 2019-04-15T12:00
The Breakfasters share life advice about how being a girl guide can set you up to manage a bin fire, how to fit in with surfers and how to celebrate Easter. Plus, Leif Cocks joins the team to ta...
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Breakfasters - 8 April - 12 April 2019 from 2019-04-08T12:00
Geraldine tells Sarah and Jeff about what it's like to go to your parents' 50th wedding anniversary, drink half a bottle of coke from the side of the road and be mistaken for just another lesbia...
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Breakfasters - 1 April - 5 April 2019 from 2019-04-01T13:00
This week, Uncle Larry Walsh and Isobel Morphy-Walsh talk about the significance of Wominjeka Festival; Comedians Nina Oyama and Lloyd Langford chat about their Comedy Festival shows; writer Sop...
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Breakfasters - March 30 - April 2 - 2015 from 2019-03-30T13:00
On this week's podcast Comedian Susie Youssef drops by to chat about her show at this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival as well as doing her first hook turn in Melbourne. Former bro...
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Breakfasters - 18 March - 22 March 2019 from 2019-03-18T13:00
The team is back together in their full glory, and this weeks Breakfasters is packed with good stuff. We start off with a talk with Tom Griffith and his new essay The Planet is Alive Radical Hi...
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Breakfasters - 11 March - 15 March 2019 from 2019-03-11T13:00
Sarah has been away this week, but that has not stopped the Breakfasters having fun. We kick things off with a new Food Interlude, and this week Michael Harden is in the studio to talk about the...
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Breakfasters - 4 March - 8 March 2019 from 2019-03-04T13:00
This weeks Breakfasters offer hard-hitting discussions and light-hearted conversations. We start off in the serious corner as the show is visited by Kassem Eid, who talks about the Arab Spring, ...
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Breakfasters - 23 February - 27 February from 2019-02-27T13:00
Tony Biggs drops by to offer his thoughts on a bookby Jonathan Alter called"The Centre Holds: Obama and HisEnemies" which offers an analysis of Barack Obama's second electoral win. Filmmaker Lau...
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Breakfasters - 25 February - 01 March 2019 from 2019-02-25T13:00
This week on Breakfasters, we get a quick lesson in what sort of questions NOT to ask the trio (and people in general, really). Food Interlude is back, and food critic Larissa Dubecki is in the ...
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Breakfasters - 18 February - 22 February 2019 from 2019-02-18T13:00
From supernatural encounters to fictitious crushes, this weeks Breakfasters podcast is packed with interesting chats. Claire Coleman stops talks about the upcoming Wheeler Centre Gala, where thi...
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Breakfasters - 11 February - 15 February 2019 from 2019-02-11T13:00
On Breakfasters this week, Geraldine shares her experience from being a co-host for RAW comedy. Toby Halligan visits the studio to give us all the juicy details about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Gera...
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Breakfasters - 4 February - 8 February 2019 from 2019-02-04T13:00
This week, Breakfaster Sarah shares not only one, but two real-life stories with a strong Seinfeld vibe. We get to hear all the details from a visit to Australia's famous Big Banana. Adam Christ...
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Breakfasters - 30 January - 3 February 2017 from 2019-01-30T13:00
On this week's podcast, the first of 2017, the Breakfasters are joined by Richard Katz, sole performer of Malthouse show 'The Encounter' and A Toot Your Horn Tuesday where Geraldine built a fenc...
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Breakfasters - 29 January - 2 February 2018 from 2019-01-29T13:00
Victorian Prize For Literature winner Sarah Krasnostein talks about her new book The Trauma Cleaner; Sean "The Birdman" Dooley talks about the birds he saw on his...
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Breakfasters - 10 - 14 December 2018 from 2018-12-14T13:00
This week on Breakfasters, the team chat about nerd parties; boxer and bronze world medal holder, Kristy Harris drops by the studio, Triple R regular Michael Harden talks about the best and wors...
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Breakfasters - 3 - 7 December 2018 from 2018-12-07T13:00
This week on Breakfasters, Professor Ary Hoffmann drops by to discuss the threat of climate change and how it's measured. Josh Earl calls in to talk about the live show of his podcast "Don't You...
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Breakfasters - 26 - 30 November 2018 from 2018-11-26T13:00
Triple R regular Casey Bennetto swaps his Superfluity host hat to talk up "The Show of the Year," in which he sings songs that sum up 2018 and author Jadan Carroll tells us about his new book "D...
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Breakfasters - 19 - 23 November 2018 from 2018-11-23T13:00
Director Jessica Leski talks about her film 'I Used to be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story'; David Marr drops in to reflect on his career and new book; Michael Harden talks up edible hemp during ...
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Breakfasters - 12 - 16 November 2018 from 2018-11-16T13:00
Director Susie Dee discusses the new show Broken being played at 45downstairs; Shaun Micallef chats about his new book The Uncollected ...
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Breakfasters - 5 - 9 November 2018 from 2018-11-09T13:00
Olmo Salvatore joins Sarah and Geraldine for a chat with director Sarah Goodes & actor Kamil Ellis about the Melbourne Theatre Company's new show 'Astroman.' Then Jeff returns to the studio ...
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Breakfasters - 29 October - 2 November 2018 from 2018-11-02T13:00
This week the Breakfasters speak to guests Braden and Zach about Aunty Donna "The Album Tour," Seth Stephen-Davidowitz about his book "Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet C...
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Breakfasters - 22 - 26 October 2018 from 2018-10-26T13:00
This week the team chat about holiday wine tasting; Palaeontologist Ben Francischelli features on weird science chatting about how whales evolved from land creatures; the team chat about hangov...
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Breakfasters - 8 - 12 October 2018 from 2018-10-12T13:00
This week, Geraldine gets her first aid certificate; Sarah shares some of her car dramas; the team are joined by Pacharo Mzembe & Ratidzo Mambo actors in Mambo apart of Melbourne Festival; a...
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Breakfasters - 1 - 5 October 2018 from 2018-10-05T12:00
This week, Michael Harden speaks about eating insects on "Food Interlude"; Geraldine and Sarah speak about their adventures at the Melbourne show; Stuart Coupe chats about his latest book "Roadi...
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Breakfasters - 24 - 28 September 2018 from 2018-09-27T12:00
The team chat about their weekend activities; director Benjamin Gilmour and actor Sam Smith comes onto the show to speak about their film "JRGA"; the team chat about the words squirting and oozi...
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Breakfasters - 17 - 21 September 2018 from 2018-09-21T12:00
The team chat with Stuart Daulman about his show "Death of a Daulman" happening at Melbourne Fringe Festival; the team did some improvising about writing prompts; Birdman shares some information...
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Breakfasters - 10 - 14 September 2018 from 2018-09-14T12:00
This week Mia Timpano speaks about her show "Speaking Of Which: The Science Of Conversation" that will playing at Melbourne FRINGE festival; Sarah is the centre of attention on Trauma Tuesday; M...
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Breakfasters - 27 - 31 August 2018 from 2018-09-07T12:00
The team chat about things you don't have to like as you grow older; Wednesdare is back; Jackson Castiglione comes onto the show who is an artist from Field Theory "ICON" which will be appearing...
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Breakfasters - 3 - 7 September 2018 from 2018-09-07T12:00
The team welcome back John Safran who will be performing "Jew Detective: Sarcasm is not a crime" at Yarraville Laughs; Zoe Coombs Marr and Mish Grigor chat about "Ich Nibber Dibber"; Wednesdare ...
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Breakfasters - 6 - 10 August 2018 from 2018-08-10T12:00
The team chat with Juha Kaakinen about homelessness week and Finland's approach to homelessness; Geraldine shares her experience with helping someone become a captain; writer Carey Gillam comes ...
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Breakfasters - 30 - 3 August 2018 from 2018-08-03T12:00
Jeff and Sarah speak with Jill Stark about her book "Happy Never After: Why the happiness fairytale is driving us mad"; Matt chats with the team about problematic 90's TV shows; Geraldine talks ...
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Breakfasters - 23 - 27 July 2018 from 2018-07-27T12:00
On this week's Breakfasters podcast, Geraldine, Jeff and Sarah speak with Sami, Madeline and Jacki Van Beek who are the writers, directors and actors of the hit new film "The Breaker Upperers"; ...
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Breakfasters - 16 - 20 July 2018 from 2018-07-20T12:00
On this week's Breakfasters podcast, Geraldine, Jeff and Sarah speak to Dr. Peter Thorne about CSIRAC, Australia's first computer; Melbourne Writers Festival 2018 Artistic Director Marieke Hardy...
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Breakfasters - 9 - 13 July 2018 from 2018-07-13T12:00
This week, the Breakfasters team chat with writer and perfomer Amer Hlehel, who has a show called "TAHA" at the Arts Centre; the team chat about terot cards and spirts; Geraldine speaks about he...
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Breakfasters - 2 - 6 July 2018 from 2018-07-06T12:00
This week, the Breakfasters team chat with card magician Woody Aragon, who has a show at Melbourne Magic Festival called "A Bald Faced Liar"; the team chat about what they got up to over their h...
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Breakfasters - 19 - 22 June 2018 from 2018-06-29T12:00
This week, Breakfasters welcome back comedian Anne Edmonds, former Triple R presenter, to chat about "Helen Bidou: Enter The Spinnaker Lounge"; the team chats about whale watching and how to bec...
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Breakfasters - 11 - 15 June 2018 from 2018-06-15T12:00
This week, Breakfasters welcome back filmmaker Leigh Whannell, former Breakfaster film reviewer, to chat about his latest film, Upgrade; Geraldine describes her e...
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Breakfasters - 4 - 8 June 2018 from 2018-06-08T12:00
This week the Breakfasters team caught up with Molly Carlie who is a greif, death and palliative care expert; Bird hydbirds are up for discussion with a possible Pidgpie discovery; Corin Nemec, ...
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Breakfasters - 28 May - 1 June 2018 from 2018-06-01T12:00
Dr Michelle Lim from Swinburne University discusses loneliness as a public health issue; playwright Patricia Cornelius talks about her new adaption of the The House of...
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Breakfasters - 21 - 25 May 2018 from 2018-05-25T12:00
Climate journalist Jeff Goodell chats about his book The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities and the Remaking of the Civilized World; Writer and performe...
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Breakfasters - 14 - 18 May 2018 from 2018-05-18T12:00
Beer expert Melissa Cole has a chat about Good Beer Week; in "Weird Science" Dr. Jen talks about misophonia - getting annoyed or outraged at common repetitive sounds; Nasser Mashni from the Aust...
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Breakfasters - 7 - 11 May 2018 from 2018-05-11T12:00
Film critic Simone Ubaldi chats about new film Breath; entomologist Simon Hinkley discusses the dreaded bed bug; Geraldine talks about her travels in NSW and seei...
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Breakfasters - 30 April - 4 May 2018 from 2018-05-04T12:00
Actor and director Simon Baker talks about his new film Breath; food critic Larissa Dubecki chats about what foods people are willing to eat; conservationist and ...
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Breakfasters - 23 - 27 April 2018 from 2018-04-27T12:00
Lawyer and Middle East researcher Marika Sosnowski chats about the current situation in Syria; Vanessa Toholka talks about the history of emojis in "Tech Talk"; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunema...
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Breakfasters - 16 - 20 April 2018 from 2018-04-20T12:00
Comedian David O'Doherty talks about his MICF show You Have To Laugh; singer and comedian Lady Rizo chats about Red, White and Indigo Listen
Breakfasters - 9 - 13 April 2018 from 2018-04-13T12:00
Comedian Scout Boxall talks about the RAW Comedy Grand Final and the road to becoming a comedian; Gurrumul's musical collaborator Michael Hohnen chats about the new Gurrumul documentary; food cr...
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Breakfasters - 3 - 6 April 2018 from 2018-04-06T12:00
Organiser Matt Nurse chats about the March for Science; performer Maddie Rice speaks about the show playing at the Malthouse, Fleabag; curator Sarah Tutton talks ...
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Breakfasters - 26 - 29 March 2018 from 2018-03-29T13:00
Writer Tim Winton chats about his new book The Shepherd's Hut; Founding editor & publisher of Jacobin magazine Bhaskar Sunkara...
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Breakfasters - 19 - 23 March 2018 from 2018-03-23T13:00
GP and author Nick Martin talks about his piece in Meanjin - Diary Of A Nauru Doctor; Curator at Melbourne Museum Lena Hejil talks...
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Breakfasters - 13 - 16 March 2018 from 2018-03-16T13:00
Director Garth Davis chats about his new film Mary Magdalene; In "Feature Creatures" Simon Hinkley informs the team about ants nursing each other back to health; ...
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Breakfasters - 5 - 9 March 2018 from 2018-03-09T13:00
Writer and editor Sue Sullivan chats about the new essay collection Women Of A Certain Age; "Friday Funnybugger" Nick Capper talks about doing comedy in Hurstbrid...
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Breakfasters - 26 February - 2 March 2018 from 2018-03-02T13:00
Actor, writer and comedian Magda Szubanski talks about her appearance in new film The BBQ; Writer Cory Doctorow chats about the difficulties with writers getting ...
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Breakfasters - 19 - 23 February 2018 from 2018-02-23T13:00
Writer and actor Osamah Sami chats about his new play Good Muslim Boy at Malthouse Theatre; In "Down & Dirty", Justin "Digga" Calverly talks about saving seed...
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Breakfasters - 12 - 16 February 2018 from 2018-02-16T13:00
Historian Professor Jenny Hocking talks about her Griffith Review piece Relics of Colonialism in which she discusses the dismissal of the Whitlam government; Spor...
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Breakfasters - 5 - 9 February 2018 from 2018-02-09T13:00
Actor David Wenham talks about his directorial debut Ellipsis; Geraldine talks about busking to get to a town with her name; Sarah talks about her strange experie...
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Breakfasters - 11 - 15 December 2017 from 2017-12-15T13:00
Writer Richard Cooke talks about his essay in The Monthly, Once Upon A Time In The West; AFL premiership footballer David Astbury talks about his year with the Ti...
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Breakfasters - 4 - 8 December 2017 from 2017-12-08T13:00
Writer, actor and director Candy Bowers talks about her show Hyper Fragility: Why Are White Men So Defensive #LOL; writer and academic Hugh White chats about his ...
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Breakfasters - 27 November - 1 December 2017 from 2017-12-01T13:00
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's Natasha Blucher talks about the situation on Manus Island; Hayley Inch reviews new film The Disaster Artist; writer Konrad Mar...
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Breakfasters - 20 - 24 November 2017 from 2017-11-24T13:00
Comedian Hannah Gadsby talks about her award-winning show Nanette; actor Greg Sestero chats about the making of The Room, and the ...
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Breakfasters - 13 - 17 November 2017 from 2017-11-17T13:00
Puppet comedian Randy talks about his new show Randy Live at The Athenaum; Philanthropist and pioneer for women in football Susan Alberti chats about her biograph...
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Breakfasters - 6 - 10 November 2017 from 2017-11-10T13:00
Feminist academic, writer and activist Bea Campbell talks about the state of feminism in 2017; Comedian Joel Creasey chats about his new book Thirsty: Confessions Of A...
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Breakfasters - 30 October - 3 November 2017 from 2017-11-03T13:00
Artist and activist Patrisse Cullors from Black Lives Matter talks about the genesis of the movement; Comedian and author Tony Martin talks about his debut novel Deadl...
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Breakfasters - 23 - 27 October 2017 from 2017-10-27T13:00
Writer and director Ben Elton talks about his new movie Three Summers; RRR broadcaster Dave Graney chats about his new book Workshy: My...
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Breakfasters - 16 - 20 October 2017 from 2017-10-20T13:00
American comedian Shane Mauss talks about his new show A Good Trip; journalist Peter Greste speaks about his experience in an Egyptian prison and the book he has ...
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Breakfasters - 2 - 6 October 2017 from 2017-10-06T13:00
Former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Professor Gillian Triggs talks about her views on the most pressing human rights issues facing Australia right now; comedian Nazeem Hus...
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Breakfasters - 25 - 29 September 2017 from 2017-09-29T12:00
Showko Showfukutei came in to talk about her Melbourne Fringe Rakugo and ventriloquism comedy show Absolutely Normal, and Dr Heather Benbow discussed the ramifica...
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Breakfasters - 18 - 22 September 2017 from 2017-09-22T12:00
Benjamin Law pops in for his quarterly essay Moral panic 101: Equality, Acceptance and the safe schools program"; Harlem globetrotter J...
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Breakfasters - 11 - 15 September 2017 from 2017-09-15T12:00
Nilaja Sun came in to talk about her new show Pike St, a new theatre work about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York, now showing at Arts Centre Melbourne...
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Breakfasters - 4 - 8 September 2017 from 2017-09-08T12:00
Laurie Penny came in this week to talk about her new book Bitch Doctrine, Inua Ellams talked about his show Black T-shirt Collection Listen
Breakfasters - 28 August - 1 September 2017 from 2017-09-01T12:00
Patricia Cornelius came in to talk about her new play Big Heart, writer Shashi Tharoor talked about his new book Inglorious Empire: Wha...
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Breakfasters - 21 - 25 August 2017 from 2017-08-25T12:00
This week on Breakfasters, Jacob Rajan from New Zealand's Indian Ink theatre company came in to talk about Listen
Breakfasters - 7 - 11 August 2017 from 2017-08-11T12:00
This week on Breakfasters, Judy Ryan from Residents for Victoria Street Drug Solutions came in to talk about the March to Save Lives Listen
Breakfasters - 31 July - 4 August 2017 from 2017-08-04T12:00
This week on Breakfasters, Geraldine talks about her trip to the dentist and Tex Perkins came in to discuss his new memoir "Tex". ...
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Breakfasters - 24 - 28 July 2017 from 2017-07-28T12:00
This week on Breakfasters Kashif Bouns came in to talk about the "Diversity in Football" exhibition at the Immigration Museum, and...
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Breakfasters - 17 - 21 July 2017 from 2017-07-21T12:00
This week on Breakfasters, Justin "Digga" Calverley comes in for Down and Dirty and informs the team about looking after fruit trees. Vince Gilligan - creator of ...
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Breakfasters - 10 - 14 July 2017 from 2017-07-14T12:00
This week on Breakfasters Sami Shah comes in to talk about his new book "The Islamic Republic Of Australia" and Dr Jen returns to explain scratching - why we do i...
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Breakfasters - 3 - 7 July 2017 from 2017-07-07T12:00
This week on Breakfasters Alan Brough comes in to talk about his new children's book "Charlie And The Karaoke Cockroaches", and Brodie Lancaster comes in to chat ...
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Breakfasters - 19 - 23 June 2017 from 2017-06-23T12:00
This week Breakfasters talk about holy communion and weird things you do as a kid, the dramas of contact lenses, and having psychic powers. They also talk to Justin "Digga" Calveriey about growi...
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Breakfasters - 13 - 16 June 2017 from 2017-06-16T12:00
This week Breakfasters chat to Ben Mendelsohn about the new film Una, and Kate Cole-Adams about her book "Anaesthesia: The Gift Of Oblivion And The Mystery Of Consciousness". Anna Krien talks ab...
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Breakfasters - 5 - 9 June 2017 from 2017-06-09T12:00
This week Breakfasters talk to Larissa Dubecki about the "Writers Night School: Food Writing" event at the Emerging Writers Festival, plus 'Feature Creatures' regular Simon Hinkley chats about t...
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Breakfasters - 29 May - 2 June 2017 from 2017-06-06T12:00
This week the Breakfasters have a chat with Stephen Metcalf about the Slate Culture Gabfest, and talk about assisted dying with Andrew Denton. Laura Dunemann comes in to discuss anything other t...
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Breakfasters - 22 - 26 May 2017 from 2017-05-26T12:00
The Breakfasters talk with Stephen Curry on his film Hounds Of Love, being stuck in an elevator and scar tissue. Also, Colson Whitehead speaks about his book Listen
Breakfasters - 15 - 19 May 2017 from 2017-05-19T12:00
This week on Breakfasters astrologer Dr. Tanya Hill, who has possibly the coolest job of any guest yet, comes in to talk about the new "Discover The Night Sky" astronomy classes at Scienceworks....
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Breakfasters - 8 - 12 May 2017 from 2017-05-12T12:00
This week the Breakfasters talk awkward social conventions, even more awkward team building exercises, and have a chat with Briggs about Yirramboi First Nations Arts Festival. They also talk coc...
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Breakfasters - 1 - 5 May 2017 from 2017-05-05T12:00
This week Breakfasters talk about fancy dress parties, and things that should be easy instead of hard. Also, Dr Jen swings by to talk about 'coffee naps', and Genevieve Grieves discusses "The Vi...
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Breakfasters - 24 - 28 April 2017 from 2017-04-28T12:00
This week on Breakfasters Dr Jen discusses echolocation, the team reminisce on their favourite subjects at school and the art of making friends when drunk, and Professor Michael Ibbotson comes b...
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Breakfasters - 17 - 21 April 2017 from 2017-04-21T12:00
This week on the show breakfasters talk to Dr. Amy Webster from Women's Health Victoria about their groundbreaking project The Labia Library. British comedian Phil Jupitus returns to Triple R 1...
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Breakfasters - 3 - 7 April 2017 from 2017-04-07T12:00
This week on the show, the Breakfasters spoke with acclaimed Dublin comedian Jason Byrne ahead of his comedy festival show Propped Up, plus Sean 'the Birdman' Doo...
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Breakfasters - 27 - 31 March 2017 from 2017-03-31T13:00
This week on the Breakfasters podcast Jeff, Geraldine & Sarah chat with comedians Judith Lucy & Denise Scott about their forthcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Listen
Breakfasters - 6 - 10 March 2017 from 2017-03-10T13:00
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We kick off with 'The Dinner Review' then roll into an interview with David Stratton about A Cinem...
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Breakfasters - 20 - 24 February 2017 from 2017-02-24T13:00
On this week's podcast The Breakfasters talk to Arthur Bolkas about youth prisons in crisis, Geraldine lets us know about her experiences learning about alternative farming in Seymour, the team ...
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Breakfasters - 13 - 17 February 2017 from 2017-02-17T13:00
On this week's podcast Rosie Jones (Writer and Director) and Chris Johnston (Writer) come in to discuss Book/Documentary "The Family", Geraldine shares her contemplative nephew's 10 wishes, a Fe...
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Breakfasters - 6 - 10 February 2017 from 2017-02-10T13:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters talk to activist and hip hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez ahead of his talk at the Sustainable Living Festival entitled "Why I sued the U.S. Government" an...
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Breakfasters - 5 - 9 December 2016 from 2016-12-09T13:00
On this week's podcast - a chat about Christmas and the spirit of giving, Offa Foatu from Hot Brown Honey talks about their new show, Amy Mullins joins the breakfasters to discuss a new report o...
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Breakfasters - 28 November - 2 December 2016 from 2016-12-02T13:00
On this week's podcast - journalist Masha Gesdon comes in to talk about Donald Trump, the Breakfasters chat about the concept of Comaneci Day, an interview with Comedian/Actor Hannibal Buress an...
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Breakfasters - 31 October - 4 November 2016 from 2016-11-04T13:00
On this week's podcast Jane Gazzo comes in to talk about the 20th Anniversary of Recovery, a chat about the Breakfaster's least favourite chores, Gideon Haigh on his book "Stroke of Genius" and ...
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Breakfasters - 24 - 28 October 2016 from 2016-10-28T13:00
On this week's podcast - Ken Walker, the Senior Curator of Entomology at Melbourne Museum comes in to talk bugs, A Toot Your Horn Tuesday, a visit from Felicity Watson of the National Trust abou...
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Breakfasters - 17 - 21 October 2016 from 2016-10-21T13:00
On this week's podcast Dr Jen tells the Breakfasters about Superpowers we have as babies and lose as we get older, a chat about children's moneymaking schemes, a raving film review by Simone Uba...
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Breakfasters - 10 - 14 October 2016 from 2016-10-14T13:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters chat about how they relax as well as about their lives as sitcoms. Anthony Wallace from Equal Love comes in to discuss what happens now the Plebiscite has...
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Breakfasters - 19 - 23 September 2016 from 2016-09-23T12:00
On this week's podcast there is a talk about the social campaign #ittakesone, Dave Lawson talks about fun school holiday activities, then a discussion of the delights of buying and selling secon...
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Breakfasters - 12 - 16 September 2016 from 2016-09-16T12:00
On this week's podcast a chat about strange things animals are caught doing, Dave O'Neill in the studio regarding his book "The Summer of '82", Sarah and Geraldine teach Jeff how to talk sport a...
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Breakfasters - 29 August - 2 September 2016 from 2016-09-09T12:00
On this week's podcast Author/Photographer Seamus Murphy comes in to talk about he and PJ Harvey's new book 'Hollow of the Hand' and Molly Crabapple about her book 'Drawing Blood' both a part of...
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Breakfasters - 5 - 9 September 2016 from 2016-09-09T12:00
On this week's podcast Comedian Julian Clary talks about his new show 'The Joy of Mincing', the Breakfasters chat about the perks of certain jobs and what they've been watching. Also John Elder ...
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Breakfasters - 8 - 12 August 2016 from 2016-08-12T12:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters discuss random acts of kindness, Rachel Griffiths comes in to talk about her new film 'Mammal', Dr Jen shares insight on how the brain creates false memor...
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Breakfasters - 1 - 5 August 2016 from 2016-08-05T12:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters talk about rats in rosebushes and Sarah's 1993 rendition of Harry Potter. Gideon Haigh, author of "See How They Run: Sports Governance in Australia" comes...
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Breakfasters - 25 - 29 July 2016 from 2016-07-29T12:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters chat about films that make you cry, a phoner with Ruth Barson from the Human Rights Law Centre to discuss Youth Detention in the NT, director Chris Jones ...
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Breakfasters - 18 - 22 July 2016 from 2016-07-22T12:00
On this week's podcast Tory Russell of Hands Up United comes in to discuss the Black Lives Matter campaign, the Breakfasters talk about Bon Jovi and awful wedding performances as well as the dan...
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Breakfasters - 11 - 14 July 2016 from 2016-07-14T12:00
On this week's show Geraldine tells the others about her friend who steals jackets, Comedian Dilruk Jaysinha comes in to talk about his upcoming show at Easey Street Concert Hall, Fee B Squared ...
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Breakfasters - 4 - 8 July 2016 from 2016-07-08T12:00
On this week's show Toby Halligan comes in to talk Politics, Writer and Performer Raelene Ibester discusses her show "Nigella - Love Bites" and the Breakfasters also talk Mushroom Picking and c...
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Breakfasters - 20 - 24 June 2016 from 2016-06-24T12:00
On this week's podcast a talkbreak about crappy themeparks and Comedian Ivan Aristeguieta comes in to talk about his show "Chorizo Sizzle" - part of the "Festival of Fully Baked Ideas". The Brea...
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Breakfasters - 13 - 17 June 2016 from 2016-06-17T12:00
On this week's podcast Lachlann Carter comes in to talk about Christopher Schwatz's "The Anarchist's Design Book" and modern day woodwork. Writer Caleb Lewis and Director Ella Calwell from Red S...
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Breakfasters - 6 - 10 June 2016 from 2016-06-10T12:00
On this week's podcast animator Adam Elliot chats about the Retrospective of his shorts, Aunty Donna talk about their new show "The New Show" and the Breakfasters reflect on traumatic school exp...
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Breakfasters - 30 May - 3 June 2016 from 2016-06-03T12:00
On this week's podcast Denise Scott drops by to chat about her exhibition "Influence of My Mother" at the NGV, the Breakfasters discuss people filming at concerts on their phones and the funny t...
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Breakfasters - 23 - 27 May 2016 from 2016-05-27T12:00
On this week's podcast Gerard Elson from Readings reviews the book "Men", Author Ian Lowe talks about his book "The Lucky Country", Sarah shares a story about her Dad and some bees and Zora Sanders...
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Breakfasters - 16 - 20 May 2016 from 2016-05-20T12:00
On this week's podcast SmartArts host Richard Watts talks through the Federal Government's cuts to arts funding, the Breakfasters discuss silly things you believed as a child and lottery tickets an...
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Breakfasters - 9 - 13 May 2016 from 2016-05-13T12:00
On this week's podcast he creator of the one woman show "Mummy Dearest" Annaliese Constable drops by, Kate Mclennan talks about going to the Logies, Dr. Jen discusses the science of tickling and...
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Breakfasters - 2 - 6 May 2016 from 2016-05-06T12:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters talked about Shapes and guilty pleasures, Musician and RRR broadcaster Casey Bennetto talks about Prison Songs and Oliver Clark came in to talk about relatio...
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Breakfasters - 26 - 29 April 2016 from 2016-04-29T12:00
On this week's podcast Daniel Webb from the Human RightsLaw Centre talked about the PNG hight court decision, on "WeirdScience", Dr. Jen breaks down Arachnophobia, and theBreakfasters talk about sn...
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Breakfasters - 18 - 22 April 2016 from 2016-04-22T12:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters talked about the wedding at the Comedy Festival, they talked to Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan from the The Katering Show, Human Rights Law Centre Senior L...
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Breakfasters - 11 - 15 April 2016 from 2016-04-15T12:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters talk to Dianne McGrath, who is a candidate for the Mars One mission, they talk about the new 5 dollar note, CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation Kel...
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Breakfasters - 10 - 13 April 2016 from 2016-04-13T12:00
Breakfasters discuss the growing numbers of adults buying toys, no, not those kind of toys, plus surprise circus stories and Sarah tells a tipsy tale of mystery. Acclaimed author George Megaloge...
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Breakfasters - 4 - 8 April 2016 from 2016-04-08T12:00
On this week's podcast the Breakfasters talk about Geraldine's Essendon football lunch and job interviews, they chat to comedian Guy Montgomery about his comedy festival show and Dr. Jen drops b...
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Breakfasters - 21 - 24 March 2016 from 2016-03-24T13:00
On this week's podcast Andrew Donison wraps up the week in sport, on "Weird Science" Dr Jen talks about the science behind six degrees of separation, Anne Edmonds drops by ahead of her Comedy Fe...
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Breakfasters - 14 - 18 March 2016 from 2016-03-18T13:00
On this week's podcast Luke McGregor chats about his new show "Luke Warm Sex", Tim Minchin drops by ahead of the premier of his musical "Matilda", on "Weird History" Zora Sanders talks about Ber...
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Breakfasters - 7 - 11 March 2016 from 2016-03-11T13:00
On this week's podcast Breakfasters talk about International Women's Day and sexism in music, the best dog in Brunswick, they chatted to Lydia Lassala about her new documentary and Chief Economi...
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Breakfasters - 29 February - 4 March 2016 from 2016-03-04T13:00
On this week's podcast, the Breakfasters cover a range of topics including Geraldine meeting Missy Eliot and pill testing at festival, they speak to CEO of Museum Victoria Patrick Honan and Romulus...
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Breakfasters - 22 - 26 February 2016 from 2016-02-26T13:00
On the first Breakfasters podcast for 2016 the Breakfasters chat about George Pell, Toby Halligan wraps up the week in politics, Dr Jen drops by for "Weird Science" and Ed Hill talks about GECO,...
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