Writer Tim Winton chats about his new book The Shepherd's Hut ; Founding editor & publisher of Jacobin magazine Bhaskar Sunkara talked about his appearance at the upcoming Marxism conference; The team invent reality TV shows, celebrate Sarah's birthday, and talk about their highlights of the week in "High Tide Thursday". With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
GP and author Nick Martin talks about his piece in Meanjin - Diary Of A Nauru Doctor ; Curator at Melbourne Museum Lena Hejil talks about the new exhibit Vikings: Beyond the Legend ; Marine biologist Ricky-Lee Erickson chats about the immortal jellyfish and other marine invertebrates in "Feature Creatures"; The team talk about stuff you can buy for 50 cents, alternatives to spending time on your phone, and in "Wednesdare" Geraldine has to perform the rosary on public transport. With Sarah Smith,...
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; "Friday Funnybugger" Nick Capper designs a new music festival; Jeff chats about his visit to the zoo in Werribee, and in "Trauma Tuesday" the team talk about a lost chicken neck, the Breakfasters theme playing in the Golden Plains Sup, and spiders in the bed. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
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 Hurstbridge; Justin "Digga" Calverly talks about lead poisoning in residential garden soil in "Down and Dirty"; Sarah talks about attending an official Dusty Martin event; and the team talk about their highlights of the week in "High Tide Thursday".
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 paid these days, and his new novel Walkaway ; Writer and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein talks about his book and film Disaster Capitalism ; Sarah and Geraldine chat about watching a marriage proposal at a Neil Finn concert; and the team talk about things that make your life easy, and things that make your life traumatic, and review their...
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 seeds after your Summer harvest; marine biologist Ricky-Lee Erickson discusses the Greenland shark in "Feature Creatures"; Jeff talks about his "Wednesdare" to speak in a French accent, and Sarah talks about her trouble with diving into pools. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
Historian Professor Jenny Hocking talks about her Griffith Review piece Relics of Colonialism in which she discusses the dismissal of the Whitlam government; Sports journalist Sam Lane chats about her new book ROAR: The Incredible Stories Behind The AFLW ; Dr Jen talks about the overview effect in "Weird Science", the shift in awareness astronauts have when they see the Earth; Sarah talks about her dare to call her electricity company for a better deal and Valentine's Day advice, and the team ta...
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 experience buying a car; Geraldine was dared to talk to a stranger about getting their dogs to breed; and the team try acting out imaginary phone calls. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
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 Tigers; Sean "The Birdman" Dooley talks about the bird of the year; Comedians Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan chat about their year; the team talk about stuffing up as a kid, and Christmas gift lists. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
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 Quarterly Essay Without America: Australia In The New Asia ; Cartoonist First Dog On The Moon talks about his book A Guide To Living Through The Impending Apocalypse And How To Stay Nice Doing It ; the team talk about school concerts, and Geraldine talks about going to the cinema while the marriage equality bill was passed. With Sarah ...
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 Marshall talks about his new book Yellow and Black: A Season With Richmond ; and the team talk about house inspections. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
Comedian Hannah Gadsby talks about her award-winning show Nanette ; actor Greg Sestero chats about the making of The Room , and the new film The Disaster Artist ; food critic Larissa Dubecki talks about the food trends of 2017; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunemann tests the team on how well they know each other; and Geraldine talks about a terrible crowd at a show in Sydney. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
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 biography The Footy Lady: The Trailblazing Life of Susan Alberti ; Writer Peter Carey talks about his new novel A Long Way From Home ; Comedian Nick Capper chats about touring and the Wonder Woman movie; Geraldine talks about being a first aid responder; and the team talk about their marriage equality celebrations. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparr...
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 Fame Whore ; Geraldine and Sarah have some irrational anger about Jeff's birthday; Sarah talks about smashed eggs in her car; and the team talks about superhero powers. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
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 Deadly Kerfuffle ; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunemann talks about being angry; Geraldine talks about her experience at a Japanese bath, and the team talks about 'paying it forward'. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
Writer and director Ben Elton talks about his new movie Three Summers ; RRR broadcaster Dave Graney chats about his new book Workshy: My Life As A Bludge ; Justin "Digga" Calverley lets the team know about planting bush foods on "Down and Dirty"; Lachlan Carter reviews The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death-Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson; Geraldine talks dieting and the struggle to find a good snack, and the team talk about what they are doing on the weekend. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Gerald...
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 written about it, The First Casualty ; Geraldine talks about community theatre, Sarah talks about going to Hobbiton on 'Toot Your Horn Tuesday', and the team chat about going bowling and high quality epitaphs. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
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 Hussain talks about his new show Public Frenemy at the Yarraville Club; Geraldine shares her experience at a school reunion in Albury; and the team chat about strange mixed-business combinations. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
Showko Showfukutei came in to talk about her Melbourne Fringe Rakugo and ventriloquism comedy show Absolutely Normal , and Dr Heather Benbow discussed the ramifications of the recent German election. David Astle also came in regarding his Gargantuan Book of Words . Geraldine talks about an interesting tram journey she had recently, and there was a discussion about winning the lottery. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
Benjamin Law pops in for his quarterly essay Moral panic 101: Equality, Acceptance and the safe schools program"; Harlem globetrotter Jay 'Stretch' Middleton talks about the safe lace basketball camps happening over the school holidays. There's also a heated discussion about pickles and the finer points of prodding people in public. Blissfully hosted by Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow and Geraldine Hickey.
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. Anne Edmonds talked about her new show on ABC The Edge Of The Bush , and Lachlan Carter reviewed the CSIRO Australian Bird Guide . They also talked about words and sayings that you hate to hear, and the worst people to sit next to on public transport and planes. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey....
Laurie Penny came in this week to talk about her new book Bitch Doctrine , Inua Ellams talked about his show Black T-shirt Collection showing at Arts Centre Melbourne, and Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney talked about their new show on ABC, Get Krackin'. They also talked being single vs being in a relationship, and the marriage equality survey. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
Patricia Cornelius came in to talk about her new play Big Heart , writer Shashi Tharoor talked about his new book Inglorious Empire: What The British Did To India . Simon Hinkley chatted about the Lord Howe Island stick insect, and the team also talked horse competitions, and taking home tadpoles hoping they turn into frogs. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
This week on Breakfasters , Jacob Rajan from New Zealand's Indian Ink theatre company came in to talk about The Guru of Chai at Arts Centre Melbourne. Hayley Inch reviewed Australian cycling film All For One , and director Damien Power talks about his new film Killing Ground . They also have a chat about the lies you tell as a kid to get out of trouble. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
This week on Breakfasters , Judy Ryan from Residents for Victoria Street Drug Solutions came in to talk about the March to Save Lives happening on August 27, with a focus on harm reduction through safe injecting rooms in North Richmond. Dr Jen came in for Weird Science and chats about the "imposter syndrome" - feeling like you're going to be found out as an incompetent fraud. They also talk about eating gross food out of politeness, and auctions. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hic...
This week on Breakfasters , Geraldine talks about her trip to the dentist and Tex Perkins came in to discuss his new memoir " Tex ". They also talk about gross food caught in people's teeth and gums, Museums Victoria's Simon Hinkley came to the studio to talk about Japanese giant hornets, and director Jeff McLean came in to talk about the new film " Jungle " - on for the opening night of Melbourne International Film Festival. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey....
This week on Breakfasters Kashif Bouns came in to talk about the " Diversity in Football " exhibition at the Immigration Museum, and writer / bartender Chad Parkhill chatted about International Scotch Whiskey Day. They also talk about unexpected movies, social media faux pas, and Geraldine pretending to be a cow. Professor of Journalism Lawrie Zion also came in to the studio to talk about his new book " The Weather Obsession ". With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey....
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 Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul chats about Series Mania at ACMI. Sarah tells a story about bus fears and a tram going the wrong way, and they also talk about their very first concerts. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
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 it, why it feels good, what makes an itch worse. Pierre Ulric chats about his show at the Melbourne Magic Festival - White Lies and Friday Funnybugger Laura Dunemann comes in to play "Crazy Job Interviews". They also have a chat about childhood sleepovers, and the associated anxieties of sleeping away from home. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sp...
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 about her new book " No Way! Okay, Fine: A memoir of pop culture, feminism and feelings " . They also talk about the lowlights of going on holiday, and how olives are connected to relationships. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.
