Nat finds solace in below-average singing; writer and performer Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa talks growing up Fully Sikh; Dr Jen debunks some sleeping myths and Friday Funnybugger Bronwyn Kuss lets rip on her own name. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ X: https://x.com/breakfasters...
Mar 06, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 381
Movie star David Wenham reflects on the revival of his iconic Australian anti-hero, Spit ; Besha Rodell shares the special ingredients that go into her restaurant reviews; the team get into the cut and thrust of pinball tournaments; feminist philosopher Rosi Braidotti ponders a 'post-human' future; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi begs us to put the latest Bridget Jones in our diary and award-winning comedian Geraldine Hickey is back on Breakfasters as this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 380
The team get off to a bumpy start; for Weird Science, Dr Susi Seibt gives the hard shell on cooking the perfect egg; playwright Patricia Cornelius unmasks her new play, Truth and Oliver Coleman takes care of (personal) business. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ X: https://x.com/breakfasters...
Feb 20, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 379
Acclaimed political journalist Barrie Cassidy casts his eye over the state of politics; the team give the skinny on their chosen dips; Simon 'Bugman' Hinkley breaks down the architecture of ants; forensic psychologist Dr Ahona Guha answers - and poses - self-care questions; Michael Harden peels back the popularity of yuzu and comedy casanova Jonathan Schuster prepares for his perfect match. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 378
Culture critic Brodie Lancaster breaks down the cardinal sin of Oscar sabotage; linguist Kate Burridge briefs us on Australia's semantic border security; comedian Tom Ballard goes full steam ahead with his new play The Queer Kingdom ; it's on for Jung and old in Fi Wright's review of Lauren Elkin's novel Scaffolding, the team ask if pen pals are due for a re-write and Breakfasters' movie companion Megan McKeough raves over a robot girlfriend gone haywire. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel B...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 377
In their first week back for 2025, the team gets into the swing of summer - literally; Dr Jen breaks down the Weird Science of 'brain rot'; Michael Harden shines a spotlight on our appetite for ‘dinner and show’, and betrothed Friday Funnybugger Prue Blake counts down to her low-key big day. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ X: https://x.com/breakfaste...
Jan 30, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 376
Nat introduces the team to some interesting table tennis facts; Chris KP shares some interesting facts and stats on clouds; art curator Meg Slater talks about the upcoming Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the NGV; Vanessa Toholka chats about the Taiwanese tradition of giving treats to their technology; and satirist James Schloeffel from The Shovel takes the team through the news records of this past year. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/exp...
Dec 12, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 375
The team share their happiest car memories; Megan McKeough reviews new horror film Heretic by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods; artist Scotty So talks about his exhibition Maybe She Was There at MARS Gallery; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her thoughts on The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates; Michael Harden takes us through the essential history of chicken schnitzels and parmas, and comedian Celeste Mountjoy takes a closer look at pigeon's mating rituals. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & N...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 374
Author and rewilding facilitator Gina Chick talks about her new memoir We Are The Stars ; palaeontologist John Long describes the history the misunderstood shark; the team brainstorm how to make Christmas cards more exciting; Dr Jen breaks the benefits of standing desks, and author Helen Garner chats about her new book, The Season . With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Break...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 373
The team share their predictions for word of the year 2024; theatre maker Susie Dee chats about upcoming show F Christmas at the Malthouse Theatre; Dr. Jen explains how handwriting and typing has different effects on how our brains learn; journalist Jon Ronson talks about his live-on stage-show about psychopaths and comedian Sashi Perera describes the pros and cons of eloping. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfast...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 372
Food historian Lauren Samuelsson describes the significance of Women's Weekly; tech talker Vanessa Toholka explains the proposed social media ban for under 16s; Nat stores her secrets in her note-taking app; Sarah Frith from Melbourne Zoo talks about the range of tasks she faces as a vet for exotic animals; Laura Pietrobon reviews Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta; and the team delves into the world of celebrity doppelgängers. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt &...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 371
The team discuss what a reasonable amount of ice cream flavours would be; international relations expert Binoy Kampark summarises the US election; author Jock Serong chats about his new book Cherrywood; Megan McKeough reviews new film Saturday Night by Jason Reitman; Michael Harden shines the spotlight on the beloved Aussie food icon, Tim Tams, and comedian Gillian Cosgriff predicts a robot takeover. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/ex...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 370
The team gets enthusiastic about arm wrestling; Professor and researcher Michael Arnold predicts the future of cemeteries; linguist Kate Burridge shares some intel on how we perceive different accents; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi has seen Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour ; artist Tony Clark talks about his new exhibit Tony Clark: Unsculpted at Buxton Contemporary and tech expert Vanessa Toholka explains how cars can collect your personal data. With presenters Monique Sebire, D...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 369
Nat has discovered a new witchy hobby; author Christian White chats about his new book The Ledge ; Chris KP discusses the Ig Nobel Prize 2024 for Weird Science; filmmaker Genevieve Bailey talks about her documentary Always Listening , a behind-the-scenes look at the vital work of Lifeline, and the team discuss various fashion faux pas'! With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 368
Mon tells us about her ill-fated bike ride; urban ecologist Kirsten Parris celebrates "Frogtober"; Fi Wright reviews David Mitchell's book Unruly as a fun way to learn about the British monarchs; award-winning astrophysicist Matthew Bailes explains fast radio bursts; and the team dig into the controversies of the Conkers World Championship. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Oct 17, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 367
Nat nearly face-planted in one of her shows; Fi Wright reviews the highly anticipated Intermezzo by Sally Rooney; urban historian Andy May on a new book he's co-authored about Melbourne's iconic laneways; Dr Jen explains the phenomenon of fossil frauds; and Friday Funnybugger Prue Blake is facing the challenges of upgrading the lift of her apartment building. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: htt...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 366
Joseph Abboud is the owner of RUMI restaurant, and goes into how Middle Eastern cuisine has shaped Melbourne culture; Michael Harden celebrates the life of culinary giant Greg Malouf; book reviewer Fi Wright goes into Colm Tóibín's latest novel, Long Island , and Virginia Trioli talks about her new food memoir A Bit on The Side . With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfas...
Sep 25, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 365
Host of Twang, Denise Hylands OAM and Richard Watts OAM, host of SmartArts, celebrate 60 years of broadcast between them; award-winning author André Dao talks about his novel Anam which has won the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards; Dr Jen explains how chatbots can aid in talking people out of conspiracy theories for Weird Science; physical comedy maker Kimberley Twiner chats about the upcoming Fringe show Gina Rhinestone ; Justin 'Digga' Calverley tells us all about unusual summer vegetable...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 364
The team reminisces on their treasured childhood toys; ballerina Benedicte Bernet shares her experiences of being the principal dancer in the new Australian Ballet production, Oscar; foodie Michael Harden unpacks the humble sausage roll; writer and pop culture critic Brodie Lancaster discusses the Australian Content in the Streaming Era Symposium; international relations expert Binoy Kampmark breaks down the going-ons of the Land Forces protests; and artist Patricia Piccinini talks about giving ...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 363
The team share their opinions on tribute acts; comedian Miriam Glaser chats about the new comedy web series Buried; Nat explains how one can tell if a person has their life together; author Katrina Kell talks about her historical novel Chloe a nd Urvi Majumdar tell tales from her life for this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM...
Sep 05, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 362
Nat shares her newfound fascination for magic; Dr Lisa Hepp from RMIT talks about our right to disconnect from communication; foodie Besha Rodell shines a spotlight on Australian food; Dr Jen explains what your eye pupil size can reveal about you; book reviewer Mel Cranenburgh has read Julia Phillips' Bear; Dr Zoya Huschtscha chats about the rise of women in strength sports and comedian Alex ward is this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Web...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 361
The team share their feelings about surprises; legendary author Andy Griffith talks about his latest book Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things; food enthusiast Michael Harden is excited for oyster season; journalist and filmmaker Shiori Ito chats about her documentary Black Box Diary; editor Amy Hetherington explains the concept behind the fiction edition of The Big Issue; and Nat shares her latest pocket dial incident. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Websi...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 360
Retired Olympian Debbie Flintoff-King reflects on the Olympics; Dr Jen explains what it means to be in a “flow state”; Nat shares the story of how she got her ears pierced; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi reviews Irish film Kneecap; Peter Coleman talks about his new book Australia’s Most Bizarre Crimes ; the team discuss situations where one would make a scene; and director Adam Elliot chats about his latest stop-motion animation film Memoir of a Snail which is premiering at the Opening Night Gala o...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 359
Filmmaker Eliza Cox talks about her documentary Queens of Concrete ahead of its MIFF screening; Dr Jen goes into the science of whether it's beneficial to be polite to AI tools like ChatGPT; the team discuss unlikely participants in the Olympics; book reviewer Fi Wright covers Miranda July’s All Fours; lecturer in sports and Australian studies, Dr Tom Heenan from Monash University goes into the unspoken aspects of the Olympics; and Nat has rediscovered fridge magnets. With presenters Monique Seb...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 358
Architectural photographer John Gollings on his Heritage Address talk as part of this year’s Open House Melbourne; Dr Jen explains the science of “inner voices” and how they impact our memories; the team discuss slides and playground equipment; Brad Collis, Operations Support Manager at Transurban describes what the inside of a traffic control room is like; historian Geraldine Fela talks about her book Critical Care: Nurses on the frontline of Australia’s AIDS crisis; and Nat starts a debate on ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 357
Actress Bojana Novakovic talks about returning to the stage as Lady Macbeth in new Malthouse Theatre production, Macbeth (An Undoing); US politics expert Clare Corbould provides an update on the US election; the team discuss Christmas in July traditions; Fi Wright reviews Johann Hari's book Magic Pill; rare books expert Des Cowley chats about Melbourne Rare Books Week, and Nat has received a refund from a budget airline. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: http...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 356
Comedian He Huang chats about her stand-up show Tiger Daughter vs The World; CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency, Muriel Bamblett, on the organisation's legacy and recent name change; the team takes a look at nicknames in sport; author Nova Weetman on grief in her new book Love, Death and Other Scenes; Nat talks about the latest TikTok trend on travelling styles; film reviewer Megan McKeough shares her thoughts on Andrew McCarthy’s celebrity doco Brats; plus comedian Olive...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 355
Voice and dialect coach Amy Hume shares some vocal tips ahead of her upcoming masterclass; international relations expert Binoy Kampmark talks us through the recent release of Julian Assange; the team discusses the power of googly eyes; foodie Michael Harden on Daylesford’s Lake House's 40th anniversary; Nat shares a story about a fake celebrant; NGV’s senior curator Dr Miranda Wallace talks about the Pharaoh exhibition; and comedian Michelle Brasier goes into how one can befriend their scammer....
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 354
Dr. Phil Ainsley from Adelaide Zoo chats about the departure of pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni; the team talks about sauna etiquette; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her takeaways from Lucinda Holdforth’s 21st-Century Virtues: How They Are Failing Our Democracy ; Nat shares some interesting facts about stage names; Chris KP talks about animal and plant hybrids for Weird Science; and comedian Bronwyn Kuss has wrongly accused a woman of being a robot. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & N...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 353
Magician Suhani Shah gets in team’s mind about her show Spellbounds as part of RISING; the team trade childhood stories; Laura Pietrobon reviews Oisín McKenna’s book Evenings and Weekends ; Megan McKeogh discusses the greatly hyped film Hit Man, and the team unpack the humble pie. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfast...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 352
