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Drive
From couch potato to elite ultra-endurance athlete
01.09.26
Jason Dunn was a smoking, drinking couch potato until, at the age of 35, he turned his world around and became an elite ultra-endurance athlete. He ran into the Bondi studio to convince Alan Field on Monday Drive that it is possible for anyone to achieve a goal. […] Read More… from From couch potato to elite ultra-endurance athlete
The Sydneyist
DRAWING THE LINE
28.08.26
William Smart has designed some of Sydney’s most remarkable recent buildings, including Indigo Slam, Judith Neilson’s grand, curvaceous “habitable sculpture” in Chippendale, and Bundarra in Surry Hills. Would these amazing designs be possible without hand drawing, by hand, on paper? William Smart is a staunch defender of drawing, he joins Elizabeth Farrelly on The Sydneyist, […] Read More… from DRAWING THE LINE
Drive
Allegra Spender MP
25.08.26
Allegra Spender, Federal Independent Member for Wentworth and co-founder of the Community Strong Australia Party, has been busy! Between tax reform, housing affordability, climate policy, pushing integrity standards, and public accountability, she found time to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about some of the other key issues she’s been working on recently. […] Read More… from Allegra Spender MP
Drive
Professor Claude Farah
25.08.26
Professor Claude Farah is an adult respiratory physician with extensive clinical experience in the assessment and management of airways disease, lung cancer and nodules, breathlessness and general respiratory ailments. He spent some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss asthma, its incidence and developing treatments for it. […] Read More… from Professor Claude Farah
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 366: Human and Animal Relationships Part 2
18.08.26
This week on Breaking Waves, Riley and John explore human and animal relationships. They discuss how wild encounters and ancient history shape our bond with pets today. Wild Encounters and Early Domestication John shares a midnight encounter with a fearless wild fox. Sparking a conversation about how domestication originally started. Riley recalls meeting cheeky wild […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 366: Human and Animal Relationships Part 2
Drive
Prof Paul Griffin and RSV
14.08.26
Professor Paul Griffin is recognised as amongst the world’s most prominent academics and infectious diseases physicians and clinical microbiologists. He is one of Australia’s leading voices on vaccines and public health, and he joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV for short. […] Read More… from Prof Paul Griffin and RSV
Arts
John Grinston from Bittersweet Productions joins Arts Tuesday
14.08.26
This week on Arts Tuesday, Suzi and Diana sat down with director John Grinston for a lively chat about the underrated art of the one-act play. As Bittersweet Productions brings live theatre back to the beautiful Eternity Playhouse, John shares the unique challenges of directing short comedy, while sharing a laugh over the ultimate audience sin… […] Read More… from John Grinston from Bittersweet Productions joins Arts Tuesday
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 365: Pets, Minds and Culture
11.08.26
This week on Breaking Waves, Riley and John explore human and animal relationships. They discuss how pets influence our lives, minds and environments. The Science of Cross-Species Connection In the first half, Riley and John discuss the deep science of pets. They explore how animals affect our environment and genetics. John mentions Professor Bruce Lipton […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 365: Pets, Minds and Culture
Drive
Diamond Bay Bowling Club
10.08.26
It’s the kind of tale where anyone listening would most likely remark “that’s sooooo Sydney!” A local well know and much loved community and entertainment venue is forced to shut down because of noise complaints by someone new moving into the area. You’ve heard this story before. Only this time we’re not talking nightclubs in […] Read More… from Diamond Bay Bowling Club
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 364: Flight History and World Cup Origins
04.08.26
This week on Breaking Waves, Hugh hosts DJ and Jack. Together, they explore two massive topics. Takeing listeners from the open skies to the world’s biggest sporting stage. The Dream of Human Flight In the first half, Hugh and DJ explore our fascination with aviation. They trace the history of flight. The journey starts with […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 364: Flight History and World Cup Origins
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 363 – Early Cinema and AFL History
28.07.26
From the birth of motion pictures to the rise of Australian Rules Football, this episode of Breaking Waves celebrates two defining parts of Australia’s cultural landscape through engaging conversation, history and lived perspectives. In the first half, Hugh and DJ trace the remarkable evolution of cinema, beginning with the earliest experiments in moving images before […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 363 – Early Cinema and AFL History
Blow
Open Academy – Ranata – Blow
15.07.26
For over five decades, the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has inspired people of all ages to explore, learn, and engage with music. Offering a diverse program of courses, workshops, and educational experiences, the Academy creates opportunities for students, teachers, musicians, and curious learners to connect with one of Australia’s leading music […] Read More… from Open Academy – Ranata – Blow
Drive
Con Open Academy – Emma Greenhill – Drive
15.07.26
For more than 50 years, the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has been connecting people with the transformative power of music. Through an inspiring range of programs, courses, and workshops, the Academy welcomes school students, musicians, educators, and music lovers of all backgrounds to learn, create, and deepen their appreciation of music. […] Read More… from Con Open Academy – Emma Greenhill – Drive
Drive
Allegra Spender MP
14.07.26
The Federal Parliament broke up last week for its winter recess, but the Independent Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, chose to spend some of her break chatting to Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses what her “break” will look like, and the issues she will take into the next session of parliament. […] Read More… from Allegra Spender MP
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 362: The Story of America
14.07.26
This week on Breaking Waves, Shai and Geoff celebrate American Independence Day with a lively conversation exploring the history, culture and music of the United States. Marking almost 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the pair discuss the events of 1776, the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 362: The Story of America
Drive
Emily Granger
07.07.26
Emily Granger is an American-born, Australian-based classical harpist who has established self as one of Australia’s leading performers. Her recent album is called A Thing of Beauty, and she spent some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive discussing the album and her musical life. […] Read More… from Emily Granger
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 361: Dale Caldwell, Close to Forever and the Power of Music, Art and Creativity
07.07.26
This week on Breaking Waves, Shai and Geoff welcome acclaimed Australian vocalist Dale Caldwell for a wide-ranging conversation about music, creativity and the lifelong journey of becoming an artist. As one of the founding members of Close to Forever, Dale reflects on growing up in a musical family, discovering her own voice and how artists […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 361: Dale Caldwell, Close to Forever and the Power of Music, Art and Creativity
Something Else
The Pacific Opera Sessions: Behind the Curtain with Alan Field
04.07.26
What does it take to build a career in the world of professional opera? Host Alan Field sits down with the team from Pacific Opera to discuss the future of classical performance. Tune in to hear about their upcoming productions, the mentoring of young Australian talent, and what it takes to bring these grand stories […] Read More… from The Pacific Opera Sessions: Behind the Curtain with Alan Field
Something Else
Redefining Performance: James Hullick on Sound, Community, and Antipodean Apparatus
01.07.26
What happens when you mix human imagination, community-driven soundscapes, and raw machinery? As a composer, performer and the creative force behind Jolt Arts, James Hullick has spent decades shattering traditional boundaries of music and performance. In this episode, we dive deep into his artistic journey, from taking production into his own hands and navigating the […] Read More… from Redefining Performance: James Hullick on Sound, Community, and Antipodean Apparatus
Drive
Prof Lorraine Chantrill
30.06.26
Prof Chantrill is a Senior Staff Specialist Medical Oncologist and Head of Service for Regional Medical Oncology, and she took time to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about the concerning trend of increasing incidence of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly in the younger members of our community. […] Read More… from Prof Lorraine Chantrill