Mike is joined by Health & Community Psychologist Dr Marny Lishman to explore the rise of the “bathroom divorce.” If you love your partner but their bathroom habits drive you mad—think towels on the floor or makeup smears—you’re not alone. More couples are choosing to separate their bathroom routines, belongings, and even décor to avoid conflict. Like a sleep divorce, it’s not about breaking up, but creating healthier boundaries and a more harmonious living space. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Jun 22, 2025•9 min
Mike is joined by Trevor Long from EFTM.com to discuss whether banning under-16s from social media can really work. A government trial testing age verification tools found they aren’t always reliable. Face- and voice-scanning tech often gave incorrect results, and there’s concern some providers are collecting too much personal data. While operators insist age assurance is possible, they admit the tools still need improvement—potentially through linking to ID documents or digital wallets. See omn...
Jun 22, 2025•10 min
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Jun 22, 2025•2 hr 37 min
Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 23rd June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2025•19 min
Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2025•15 min
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Jun 19, 2025•56 min
Phil O’Neil is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of Spiked / Host of the Spiked podcast & author of ‘After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation’, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week. You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 19, 2025•8 min
Phil is joined by Jane Griffiths, CEO of Day Hospitals Australia, about global innovation in day hospitals and how Australia can improve in this area. While countries like Ireland and Brazil are advancing their healthcare with specialized day hospitals (e.g., geriatric care, cardiovascular surgery), Australia lacks a clear, unified understanding of what a day hospital is. They are currently referred to by various names across different states. This lack of clarity is an issue. If patients, healt...
Jun 19, 2025•8 min
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Jun 19, 2025•2 hr 37 min
Phil checks in with Rhiannon Down, Political reporter for The Australian, to find out what made news this week in Canberra See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•3 min
Phil is joined by Dr Keith Suter, Managing Director of the Global Directions Think Tank, to discuss what’s next in the Iran–Israel conflict—and what direction U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•8 min
Phil speaks with Graeme Nicholls, author and expert in astral projection and out-of-body experiences (OBEs). Nicholls shares that he’s been having OBEs since he was around twelve years old—an experience that sparked a lifelong interest in parapsychology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•18 min
Phil speaks with shark scientist Dr Leonardo Guida from the Australian Marine Conservation Society about the real threat facing sharks today—extinction. Fifty years after Jaws terrified audiences and vilified sharks, Australia’s weak nature laws now put them at risk of disappearing altogether. Dr Guida explains how “flake” in fish and chips often includes endangered shark species due to poor labelling and legal loopholes. Instead of fearing sharks, he says we should be fearing a future without t...
Jun 19, 2025•5 min
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Jun 18, 2025•56 min
Phil speaks with psychiatrist and social commentator Dr Tanveer Ahmed about why many psychological injury claims in the workplace are driven by a sense of injustice rather than health issues. He explains that feelings of humiliation, disrespect, or loss of purpose often lie at the heart of these cases—and until those feelings are resolved, people remain stuck. Dr Ahmed argues that tackling the rise in claims requires a shift in focus from medical diagnoses to addressing perceived injustices. See...
Jun 18, 2025•9 min
Phil speaks with Lisa Segelov, an Australian-born lawyer and long-time resident of Israel, for an update on what it’s like living under the threat of Iran’s missile attacks. An Israeli citizen, Lisa lives about 30 minutes north of Tel Aviv and has two sons and a daughter serving in the Israeli military. She also knew several of the victims killed in the horrific October 7 Hamas terror attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 18, 2025•11 min
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Jun 18, 2025•2 hr 36 min
Phil O’Neil’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•21 min
Phil O’Neil’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund & Co-founder of Macrobusiness , to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•13 min
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, renowned author and science commentator, answers listeners' questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•15 min
Phil O’Neil’s weekly chat with U.K. correspondent Enda Brady, host of Round Table On TRT World, about what's making news in the United Kingdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2025•16 min
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Jun 17, 2025•56 min
Phil speaks with Dr Ben Zala, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Monash School of Social Sciences, about the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, and its impact on international relations, the global economy and Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•8 min
In NSW, drivers are getting warning letters for speeding—even without being stopped by police. Phil speaks with NRMA’s Peter Khoury, who explains these letters are part of a “warning period” when new or upgraded speed cameras are introduced, giving drivers a chance to adjust before fines kick in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•8 min
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Jun 17, 2025•2 hr 36 min
Phil is joined by Garth Davis, a Property Expert, who suggests that Australia adopt a nationwide incentive similar to WA's 'Build a Life in WA' program, which offers $10,000 to New Zealand tradies to relocate. He believes this could address Australia's significant housing demand and supply issues, which are worsened by a shortage of local tradespeople hindering construction. Garth emphasizes that this solution requires streamlining visa processes to avoid lengthy delays that would deter overseas...
Jun 17, 2025•6 min
Phil O’Neil is joined by Sarah Boorer, Communications professional & CWA award-winning cook, to look at the world of baked goods, delicious treats and & easy recipes. This week Sarah whips up Cauli and halloumi korma curry (recipe courtesy SMH Good Food) Ingredients 2 tbsp flavourless oil or ghee 1 large onion, diced 2 tbsp korma curry powder 140g tub tomato paste Medium head of cauliflower, trimmed into florets 400g halloumi, cut into bite-sized pieces 400ml coconut milk Method Step 1 A...
Jun 17, 2025•5 min
Professor David Flint chats to Phil O’Neil on the week’s important issues & political news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025•20 min
Phil is joined by Communications & Body Language Expert Jordana Borensztajn, who discusses how hand gestures can either enhance or distract from your message. Many people either gesture too much (over-flapping, like verbal filler) or too little. Jordana's first tip is to improve posture: an open chest and relaxed body reduce fidgeting and allow natural gestures. Her second tip is to use intentional gestures to emphasize specific words, creating impactful moments. However, it's important to f...
Jun 17, 2025•12 min
Phil is joined by aviation consultant Keith Tonkin to discuss the tragic Air India crash. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner went down shortly after takeoff from the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, killing at least 270 people—most of them passengers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
