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James Valentine Head Room

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Welcome to the brand new season of Head Room; 'The Beliefs Series', where James Valentine wants to know – why people do what they do, and what they believe. Join James and a host of high-profile Australians to find out about their beliefs, principles, and core driving values that underpin all they do. Do you believe that people are good? Do you believe people can change? Should you binge TV? Do you think everything is getting faster? Which are better, cats or dogs? These are conversations that are as deep as they are wide. Guests range from the famous and celebrated through to people whose life and work means they've really had to work out what they think and why. Follow Head Room, The Beliefs Series and you just might question your own.
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Episodes

What do you do because your family did it that way?

There are habits we form from copying our parents. And it carries from generation to generation. From how you order the cutlery drawer, to whether you stop the microwave before it dings, there are surprising ways of doing things.

May 07, 202121 min

What are the origins of the phrase 'yeah no yeah'?

American actor Melissa McCarthy loves the expression 'yeah no yeah'. Yeah I understand, no I disagree, but yeah thanks for trying. Is it uniquely Australian? And when did it start? James Valentine investigates.

Mar 15, 202119 min

What's the point of grandmothers?

In this week's Panel for the Ages, president of the National Union of Students, Zoe Ranganathan, says university students have it tougher than previous generations. Wendy McCarthy, board member and author, explains the value of grandparents. Comedian, Naomi Mourra, would like to see confidence perceived in different ways.

Feb 03, 202128 min

How to break into showbusiness: from tap dancing to TikTok

On this week's Panel for the Ages, James speaks with legendary actor and comedian, Noeline Brown, Chaser member and screenwriter, Chris Taylor and songwriter and Ratatouille TikTok sensation, Gabbi Bolt. They chat about breaking into showbusiness in different eras and offer thoughts on Australia Day.

Jan 20, 202127 min

Blather

Enjoy this Christmas Eve Blather with James Valentine and Jonathan Green.

Dec 24, 202023 min

Panel for the Ages

James Valentine takes Panel for the Ages to summer programming. Different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics and this week the panel discusses Christmas chores, what's fashionable and how 2020 changed us.

Dec 23, 202022 min

Blather

Jonathan Green and James Valentine get on the blather, and there's a twist.

Dec 03, 202025 min

PLUG - the world's funnest quiz

Dan Ilic and Jan Fran compete to plug their endeavours on the worlds funniest quiz penned by Matt Bevan and presented by James Valentine.

Dec 03, 202028 min

Panel for the Ages

'Panel for the Ages' is a where a range of people from different age demographics come together and talk about profound and minor topics with ABC Radio's James Valentine. This week the panel tackled topics like what does the future look like and what is a career now?

Nov 25, 202028 min

Panel for the Ages

The new segment on Afternoons now has a name! Panel for the Ages is where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss the bonk ban, strange etiquette you grew up with and more.

Nov 18, 202028 min

Panel for the Ages

James Valentine kicks off a new segment where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss dinner party disasters, thoughts on America and more.

Nov 11, 202028 min

The Killeen Report

Gretel Killeen joins James Valentine on Afternoons to discuss the minor and profound topics of the world.

Nov 09, 202028 min

The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

After some time the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee reconvenes. In this weeks meeting, NorthConnex and how it has inspired bigger, longer, better tunnels.

Nov 06, 202035 min

The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, could sidewalk drinking turn Sydney into a cosmopolitan European city and intel about the new NSW committee for cancelling major events.

Sep 04, 202052 min

The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine plan the new Sydney ferry adrenaline rides as passengers are told to duck as they pass under bridges.

Aug 28, 202051 min

When families wear matching clothes

Are more families dressing in matching clothes? James was sent photos of a family's christening with Mum, Dad and children teaming with a colour theme. It seems the practice was also popular in the 1970s.

Aug 27, 202023 min
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