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 Fi Wright shares highlights from Yiyun Li’s The Book of Goose ; Anne Jacobs from Support Act explains the 'Support Act Supports Us All' campaign; Game enthusiast Dan Morganti explores turn-based online game Your Only Move is HUSTLE; Writer Keziah Warner chats about the Malthouse production of her adaptio...
Feb 16, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 291
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 in new movie THE SON ; Book reviewer Elizabth McCarthy shares her thoughts on Jessica Au’s award-winning novel Cold Enough for Snow; Academic Maddi Miller tells the story of the Budj Bim eruption of 30,000+ years ago; Nat explains that she's drowning in vintage lamps; Film reviewer Megan McKeough casts h...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 290
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 driver's license renewal; Dr. Jen digs into the nitty-gritty of brain fatigue; The team explore the news that Marie Kondo refuses to be tidy anymore; Dr. Liz Jones talks about stepping down as Artistic Director & Co-CEO at La Mama; Entomologist Simon Hinkley explains the persistence of the march fly; Lit c...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 289
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 on speeches; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley tells us what climbing plant to get if you don’t want your walls ruined; and Bobby gets nostalgic over smells. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Bobby Macumber. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ Twitter: htt...
Dec 15, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 288
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 elderly; Food expert Michael Harden explains which kitchen gadgets are worth it (and which are not); Bobby got in a strife while shopping with her mom; and author and political expert Don Watson recounts the year while talking about his latest book The Passion of Private White. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Bobby Macumber. Webs...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 287
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 Breakfaskers ; Actor Alison Whyte and choreographer Stephanie Lake chat about their Malthouse show MONSTERS; and the team have different thoughts on leaving doors open. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Bobby Macumber. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brea...
Nov 24, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 286
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 Truelson talks about the birth of an elephant at Melbourne Zoo; Writer and founder of The Shovel James Schloeffel chats about The Chaser and Shovel Annual 2022 and The Chaser War on 2022 Live Tour; and the team discuss card etiquette. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, Bobby Macumber, and guest presente...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 285
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; Linguist Kate Burridge explains turning nouns into verbs and why some get very upset by the practice; The team discuss what exactly to bring to a dinner party; Director, writer and actor Todd Flaherty chats about his new film Chrissy Judy screening at Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) ; and Bobby‘s dad has pocket dialed/texted the fam...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 284
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 The Wonder; Guest presenter Steph pitches ideas for Steph’s Shark Tank; Dr. Jen describes the weird science of diagnosing heart disease; and Illustrator-writer Oslo Davis explains the idea behind his new book Oslo’s Melbourne: Illustrated Adventures in the World’s Most Tolerated City, which is being launched this Saturday. With presente...
Nov 03, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 283
The team explore various pronunciation problems; Writer, actor and comedian Kitty Flanagan talks about season two of Fisk ; Food Interluder Besha Rodell shares her fave Melbs restaurants to go to if you want to feel destination transformation; Bobby feels judged at the supermarket; Architect Donald Bates celebrates the 20th anniversary of Federation Square; Comedian Emma Holland explains why she goes all-in for Halloween; and the team review each other’s family catch-phrases. With presenters Mon...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 282
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 Love Sermon; Comedian Samantha Andrew goes wild; and the team chat about dodgy travel agents. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Bobby Macumber. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 281
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 discuss food envy; linguist Kate Burridge provides a masterclass in blended words; Bobby has a guilt problem; and comedian Urvi Majumdar tells tales of living with three guys in a share house. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Bobby Macumber. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://ww...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 280
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 arrangements on flights; Activist and historian, Professor Gary Foley, explains the significance of newly restored documentary NINGLA A-NA ; Bobby can’t resist an impromptu hopscotch; Restaurant critic Besha Rodell tells us her top 5 underappreciated restaurant gems; and radio legends and comedians Tony Moclair and Julian Schiller shar...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 279
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 Breakfasters memories and their love of Triple R; Bobby shares her best (and worst) holiday experiences; Journalist Chip Le Grand chats about his new book Lockdown ; the team compare their run-ins with amateur magicians; and comedian and lifelong Triple R-subscriber Wil Anderson encourages listeners to subscribe ...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 278
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 their hand-holding techniques; actor and writer Stephen Hall talks about Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell & multi-talents and Triple R-darlings Clare Bowditch and Catherine Deveny chat about how much they love cars sporting Triple R-stickers. With presenters Daniel Burt, Bobby Macumber, Mon Sebire, and gues...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 277
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 country kid; Former Triple R broadcaster Marieke Hardy reminisces about raunchy Radiothons; the team look at when regifting goes downhill; Film reviewer Flick Ford peers into Sara Dosa’s volcanic new documentary Fire of Love , and the extraordinary Vika & Linda Bull sing for the station they love. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel ...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 276
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 seeing things right in front of her; Artist and activist Aretha Brown explains her event 'How to Paint a Mural'; the team air their thoughts on the universal honking sequence; Music legend Mark Seymor kicks off Radiothon 2022, explaining why supporting Triple R financially ensures it can continue to broadcast;...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 275
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 Funnybugger Pat McCaffrie talks about his career prospects and not-so-useful friends; Thando gives an update on life after The Voice; and the team muse about how to get away with a scam. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Bobby Macumber. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Face...
Aug 18, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 274
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 sticking to it; Tech expert Dan Salmon breaks down the latest in wearable tech and its health benefits; the team compare thoughts on strictly no-alcohol events; linguist Kate Burridge explains the evolution and significance of discourse markers; Bobby has been out climbing fences, and director Sue Thomson shines a light on women over 50 expe...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 273
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 restaurant and bars; writer and comedian Diana Nguyen discusses bringing Alice Pung's classic novel Laurinda to the stage; the team talk about best and worst tips for creating passwords; actors Elias Anton and Thom Green, stars of MIFF opening night film OF AN AGE, chat about the premiere; the team talk abo...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 272
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 benefit yourself; AFL legend Bachar Houli talks to the team about his new children's book 'My Baba is the Best'; bug man Simon Hinkley gives the scoop on velvet worms; the team discuss cinema date nights; and with Neighbours wrapping up after 37 years, star Geoff Paine (aka Clive) talks to the team about the ...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 271
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 expert Michael Harden discusses the future of tech in food, including robot restaurant servers and AI helping with diabetes; the team chat about how they react after falling over; Geographer Dr Gemma Sou talks about co-authoring the new kids comic 'Everyday Stories of Climate Change'; Daniel pitches some ...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 270
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 nuances of pronouncing "jumping castle"; MIFF artistic director Al Cossar gets excited about MIFF 2022; the team wax on people joking about it being their first day on the job in inappropriate situations; Dr Jen talks about the relationship between consumer spending behaviour and caffeine consumption; podcaster...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 269
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 actually enjoy; Comedian, actor and writer Greg Larsen chats about his Replay Festival show We All Have Bloody Thoughts; Director Alex Siddons talks about his new documentary The Art of Incarceration; Former prisoner-turned-mentor Sean Miller talks about The Torch program; Bobby leaves a secret message in t...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 268
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 That? a t Chapel off Chapel; Daniel ponders artists and their last hurrah concerts; author Chloe Hooper talks about her new book Bedtime Story; Cabbage enthusiast Michael Harden states his case for that much-maligned lettuce-substituting vegetable; Mon and Daniel discuss secret sacrifices they make for the people in their life; His...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 267
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 schedule; Actor Jilian Murray talks about performing The Year of Magical Thinking; the team workshop strategies for unhappy neighbours; Science journalist Dyani Lewis talks about her new book Unvaxxed: Trust, Truth, and the Rise of Vaccine Outrage; Comedian Urvi Majumdar is frustrated that her dad won’t stop...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 266
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 draw the line to recover her phone; Michael Harden explores the wonders of vegemite ahead of National Vegemite Day; Writer Robyn Annear talks about the historical controversy surrounding telephoning on a Sunday ; the team discover The Daniel Tax; and Jonny Hawkins, creator and star of RISING show Maureen: Harbinger of Death , has a cha...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 265
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 installation The Wilds , which is on at RISING Festival; Dr. Jen teaches us how microplastics are prevalent in everything we eat and drink; the team debate the pros and cons of pop-in guests; Film critic Flick Ford reviews the new Top Gun Maverick; Performer and director James Welsby chats about queer-pop cabaret spectacular Yummy Ic...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 264
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’s program; the team reflect on career changes; Melbourne author Sean O’Beirne discusses his new book about Melborne icon Helen Garner; Bobby shares her thoughts on footy players changing clubs; Foodie Michael Harden highlights new eating joints in Melbourne worth checking out; and comedian Prue Blake tal...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 263
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 team talk creepy crawlers crowding their personal space; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka looks at smartphone usage amongst kids and teenagers; the team vent about missing items from food orders; Journalist Antoinette Lattouf chats about her new book How to Lose Friends and Influence White People; the team share nightmare experiences; and D...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 262
