Playwright Joanna Murray-Smith talks about new stage production Julia at Melbourne Theatre Company; the team takes a closer look at the increasing popularity of hobby horse competitions; foodie Besha Rodell sums up 40 years of the Olive Jar as they close their doors; musician, sound artist, and "laser lord" Robin Fox chats about re-scoring the music to Clive Barker's horror classic for the show Hear My Eyes: Hellraiser at RISING; and Nat shares her fascination with American Spelling Bees with th...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 351
Nat went to the Tea Cosy Festival; Dr. Binoy Kampmark discusses the recent unrest in New Caledonia; Biomedical engineer Dr Matt Faria talks about bioluminescent bacteria and the Living Light Experiment at Science Gallery Melbourne; the team discuss driver’s licence photos, the CEO of Reclink Australia, Dave Wells, hypes the upcoming Community Cup, and musician Richard Frankland pops in for a chat. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explo...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 350
The team discuss the tradition of standing ovations at the Cannes Film Festival; Megan McKeough reviews Tran Anh Hung’s The Taste of things; Michael Harden talks about the ethics and significance of milk; writer Patricia Cornelius chats about the play The Audition currently showing at La Mama theatre; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon talks about The Tower by Flora Carr; and Olivia Swain tells us about the new emus at La Trobe’s Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. With presenters Monique Sebire, Dan...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 349
Dr. Jen discusses how keeping secrets impacts our wellbeing; filmmaker Andreas Dresen chats about his film From Hilde, with Love screening at the German Film Festival; the team get philosophical about balconies; Lynne Haultain from Victoria Law Foundation on communication and the law for Victorian Law Week; and Nat runs us through the winners of the Westminster Dog Show. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ F...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 348
Psychologist Dr. Ahona Guha discusses the rise of therapy speak and its creep into the mainstream language; Sean 'the Birdman' Dooley brings us the latest on Bogey Birds; author Charlotte Wood talks about her latest novel Stone Yard Devotional; film reviewer Megan McKeough shares her thought on The Fall Guy; Fi Wright reviews the late Paul Auster’s book Baumgartnerm, and the team shares their thoughts on family food. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 347
Linguist Kate Burridge explains the history and origins of sport slang; the team chats about moving in with a partner; Dan Salmon takes us through the history of the barcode and its first use on a packet of chewing gum for Tech Talk; Deborah Frances-White talks about her podcast The Guilty Feminist; Nat reminisces about Mr. Squiggle; and comedian Bridget Hassed is this week’s Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 346
Michael Harden is passionate about bananas; the team discuss middle names; Dr. Jen describes the science behind a baby’s cry; Fi Wright (not the other Fiona Wright) reviews Naomi Klein’s Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World; and comedian Prue Blake talks TV and spoilers. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris, and guest presenter Jas Moore. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ Twitter: ht...
Apr 25, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Comedian Chloe Petts chats about her MICF show If You Can’t Say Anything Nice ; Nat wonders about the logistics and potential pitfalls of swimming in the Seine for the Olympics; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon shares highlights from Jennifer Croft’s book The Extinction of Irena Rey; researcher and health practitioner Dr. Rachel Coghlan shares her experiences of working as and with health workers in Gaza; the team discuss the new New York Times puzzle; and comedian Josh Glanc is this week’s Friday ...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Aussie legend and gardener Costa Georgiadis chats about the Little Food Festival at Fed Square; foodie Besha Rodell provides the ultimate guide for where to take visitors in Melbourne; comedian Jason Leong on travelling plus his show at MICF; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her thoughts on Raja Shehadeh’s memoir We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I: A Palestinian Memoir; comedian Bronwyn Kuss explains why her show had to change names; Murray Middleton talks about his new book No Church In ...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 343
The team celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Aussie term “grouse”; filmmakers and brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes talk about their latest film Late Night With the Devil; Mon makes a case for stealing souvenirs; musical theatre performer and actor Lucy Maunder plays Roxie Hart in Chicago the musical; and comedian Lloyd Langford chats CDs and his toddler talking to strangers. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakf...
Apr 04, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Comedian Tom Ballard talks about his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Good Point Well Made and his YouTube series IT IS I; Dr. Jen addresses the question: Can we learn to be happy?; comedian Nazeem Hussain explains what it’s like to be Totally Normal; film reviewer Megan McKeough discusses Rose Glass’ new thriller Love Lies Bleeding; botanist Tim Entwhistle chats about his appearance at an ACMI panel event, titled Reconnecting to Nature; and American comedian Zainab Johnson shares he...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Comedian Zoë Coombs Marr covers every single thing in her whole life with her upcoming show at MICF; Dr. Jen explains why we struggle to remember early childhood memories; the team shares stories involving real estate agents; actress Geraldine Hakewill talks about playing Bella in the play Gaslight ; film reviewer Flick Ford describes what happens in Thea Sharrock’s Wicked Little Letters; and comedian and actor James Schloeffel chats about his MICF-show Wankernomics 2.0: As Per My Last Email . W...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 340
Book lover Fi Wright sums up Cal Newport’s book Slow productivity: the lost art of accomplishment without burnout ; for Food Interlude, Michael Harden celebrates an Italian classic in honour of International Tiramisu Day; joint Artistic Directors of RISING Festival, Hannah Fox and Gideon Obarzanek talk about the newly announced 2024 program; film reviewer Megan McKeough talks about the new Ethan Coen-film Drive-Away Dolls; and Nat fills us in on the latest internet fashion trend. With presenters...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Professor of Politics at Deakin University, Zim Nwokora, fills us in on Super Tuesday and the US election; comedian Greg Larsen chats about his show Revolting at Melbourne International Comedy Festival; Dr. Alison Bennett talks about the execute_photography exhibition about AI and photos; Nat is all in for the Glasgow Willy's Chocolate Experience; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon shares her opinion on Gyan Yankovich’s Just Friends; and comedian and former Breakfaster Geraldine Hickey talks us throu...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 338
Linguist Kate Burridge explains the Aussie iconic phrase ‘Yeah, Nah’; Foodie Michael Harden makes a case for beans and legumes; Writer Maxine Beneba Clarke and director Tariro Mavondo talks about adapting The Hate Race from book to stage play; Paralympian Andrew Harrison chats about the Wheelchair Rugby National League Competition; Book lover Fi Wright reviews Rebecca F. Kuang’s novel Yellowface; and Nat is on the hunt for a landline phone. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat H...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 337
The team discuss the trials and heartbreak of breaking in shoes; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley explains how to tell when fruit and vegetables are ready for picking; Vanessa Toholka gives the lowdown on TikTok’s music licensing agreements; books reviewer Mel Cranenburgh covers Kiley Reid's new novel Come and Get It; chef Dennis Yong talks about CBF Cuisine, his upcoming event and book launch on bootleg cooking techniques; and Nat has paid a visit to her local can deposit machine. With presenters Moniq...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 336
Michael Harden talks about the joys of dining out alone; Professor of Information Sciences at RMIT Lisa Given explains the Australian government’s approach to AI; Nat shares her preferred sleep music; festival director Spiro Economopoulos chats about the Europa! Europa! Film Festival; Dr. Jen explains how people respond to water shortages and how scarcity affects people's ability to make short and longterm decisions; and artist Marcus Ian McKenzie discusses The Substation exhibition The Crying R...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 335
Dr. Jen explains the reason why dogs wag their tails; director Rob Connolly speaks about his new film Force of Nature: The Dry 2; Nat has been diving off the Harold Holt diving board; international relations expert Dr. Binoy Kampmark shed some light on Israel, Palestine, and surrounding regions; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi reviews the thriller Anatomy of a Fall; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley provides us with a summer garden update; and comedian Prue Blake chats about town planning and clickers. With ...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 334
Foodie Michael Harden shares his predictions for the year ahead in food; Nat has discovered some clever home cleaning hacks; Dr. Ahona Guha, psychologist and author, talks about her new book Life Skills for a Broken World; Sean ‘Birdman’ Dooley explains the impacts of the Victorian government’s decision to not ban duck hunting; the team discuss the current obsession with hydration; and comedian David Quirk has unexpectedly expanded his career. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Na...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 333
Actor Jay Laga’aia chats about playing the iconic character of Vince Fontaine in the Grease musical; Michael Harden explains why Bangkok should be your next food destination; Nat shares her favorite swimming spots; Human rights-lawyer Hamish McLachlan talks about the new book 50 Humans Rights Cases that Changed Australia ; Film enthusiast Megan McKeogh reviews Sam Esmail's film Leave the World Behind and the team discuss responsibility related to the Christmas menu. With presenters Monique Sebir...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 332
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 ; games reviewer Adam Christou sums up his favourite games of 2023; comedian Oliver Coleman gets hypothetical about dog sitting; artist Smac McCreanor talks about her NGV Triennial video work Hydraulic press girl; and the team look into the future with their 2024 predictions. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harr...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 331
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 new satirical teen comedy Bottoms; Nat has been confronted by password security questions; linguist Kate Burridge speaks on the words that helped to wrongly convict Kathleen Folbigg; Book enthusiast Fi Wright reviews memoir Scenes from my Life by Michael K Williams; and comedian Matt Stewart shares his w...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 330
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 the Year for Victoria; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon shares her thoughts on Britney Spears' memoir The Woman in Me; S enior Lecturer at RMIT Binoy Kampmark explains Argentina’s new president Javier Milei; Adam Christou reviews horror game Alan Wake 2; author Jessica Au talks about her book C old Enough f...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 329
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 marathon; legendary Irish comedian and presenter Dara Ó Briain chats about his show So… Where Were We?; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her thoughts on Melissa Broder’s Death Valley; director Matt Lutton talks about the immersive Malthouse Theatre production Hour of the Wolf; foodie Michael Harden gets giddy about gin; and Nat brings up the...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 328
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 Housekeeping for Beginners; Edgar’s Mission’s director Pam Ahern chats about the work of the animal sanctuary; the team celebrates the invention of the windscreen wiper; and author Richard Flanagan explains the ideas that lead to his new novel Question 7 . With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Webs...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 327
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 spilling or breaking things; comedian Laura Dunemann has brought her son to his first 'trick or treat' experience; tech expert Dan Salmon explains effective accelerationism; and comedian Damien Power chats about his comedy web series Expanded Minds Only . With presenters Monique Sebire, Nat Harris & g...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 326
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 Corners of Melbourne; the team share some thoughts on zippers; content writer and book enthusiast Laura Pietrobon reviews Jessica Zhan Mei Yu’s book But the Girl; and award-winning composer and entertainer Tim Minchin talks about his upcoming project Groundhog Day: The Musical. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 325
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 wondering what the best natural highs are; Veterinarian Dr. Bron Oke warns of the increase in snake bites in pets during the warmer weather; and actor Anthony LaPaglia talks about his role in Her Majesty’s Theatre’s Death of a Salesman. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 324
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 Festival show YESNO: A Comedy Lecture; The Fruit Nerd, Thanh Truong shares his best tips and trick for buying fresh produce ; Sean 'Birdman' Dooley provides some insight to the birds of Japan; and Nat is wondering how to optimise a coffee order. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org....
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Former AFL star and transgender advocate Dani Laidley talks about her new documentary Revealed: Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes; scientist Chris Krishna-Pillay gives us the low-down on the satirical Ig Nobel Prize; Nat has tested out the etiquette the 'pop in'; author and pasta lover Jaclyn Crupi chats about her new book Pasta Love; the team discuss if gatecrashing is ever appropriate; and senior lecturer in politics at Swinburne, Dr. Damon Alexander, discusses Dan Andrews' retirement. With present...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 322
