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Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 370: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
13.10.26
This week on Breaking Waves, John and Riley take a deep dive into the world of cinema, starting with one of the most famous westerns ever made: Sergio Leone’s 1966 classic, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Starring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef, the film follows three very different characters caught […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 370: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Music
Interview with x blond: Upcoming UK Band
12.10.26
Liv the drummer/songwriter alongside Saskia the bassist/songwriter are the founding members of brand new UK band, x blond. Based in Cornwall, they hope to start making change in the male dominated music industry and strive to be a voice for young people growing up in small towns around the world who don’t always see themselves […] Read More… from Interview with x blond: Upcoming UK Band
Drive
Interview and Performance with iOTA
08.10.26
Singer/songwriter/actor IOTA is a man of many talents covering several artistic fields. His 7th album, Hours Disappear, has just been released and IOTA talks about his music with David Barr as well as his achievements on stage and film. For Mad Max fans, IOTA played the deranged guitarist Doof Warrior in Fury Road. IOTA performs […] Read More… from Interview and Performance with iOTA
Arts
Interview with Jenny and Peter Hindle
07.10.26
Di & Suzi interview with Jenny and Peter Hindle who are visiting from Sussex to be at the opening night of The Unfriend (at the Ros, for Sydney Theatre Company). The reason, of course, is that they are the couple who, while on a cruise to Panama, befriended an American they describe as “very charismatic”. For a variety of reasons, after […] Read More… from Interview with Jenny and Peter Hindle
Drive
Interview and Performance with Sol Hamon
06.10.26
Yasco, aka Sol Hamon, is a musician with a difference. Her multilayered ethereal harmonies have a spiritual edge reminiscent of Medieval sacred music. Yasco sings and talks to David Barr. […] Read More… from Interview and Performance with Sol Hamon
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 369: Australian National Parks, Wildlife and the Story of Wisdom Teeth
06.10.26
This week on Breaking Waves, Hugh and Jac explore the natural world of Australia before taking a rather unexpected turn into the world of dentistry and wisdom teeth. From the Royal National Park just south of Sydney to the very different landscapes of Kakadu and the Blue Mountains. Hugh and Jac look at how Australia’s […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 369: Australian National Parks, Wildlife and the Story of Wisdom Teeth
The Soul Files
Darrell Banks – “Open the Door to Your Heart”
02.10.26
A breakout hit, a friendship torn apart over songwriting royalties, and a fatal encounter on a Detroit sidewalk. When Darrell Banks released “Open the Door to Your Heart” in 1966, it launched an iconic indie label and announced one of the most electrifying voices in soul music. In this opening case file of The Soul Files, […] Read More… from Darrell Banks – “Open the Door to Your Heart”
Drive
Interview with Rebecca Scott
02.10.26
Opera singer and vocal coach Rebecca Scott stops by Wednesday Drive to promote the Open Academy at the Con, which offers music and voice courses to anyone interested in the Sydney community. A former student of the Con herself, Scott discusses her own vocal education and operatic career, reminiscing on her trajectory of dedication and […] Read More… from Interview with Rebecca Scott
Music
Interview with Jenny Erikkson
02.10.26
Viola da gamba player Jenny Eriksson discusses her progression as an artist and the vastly different projects she has dipped her toes into. Eriksson also recounts her history with Norwegian jazz pianist and composer Jan Gunnar Hoff, with whom she’ll be performing in Sydney this October in Northern Lights – Southern Cross. Jan Gunnar Hoff […] Read More… from Interview with Jenny Erikkson
Drive
Interview with Fathom; The most gigs in 12 hours world record attempt.
02.10.26
Sydney based band, Fathom, have just successfully attempted a new world record for the most gigs within twelve hours! The group played one gig at nine different venues and completed the record with only fifteen seconds to spare. From car crashes, road rages, bush fires, speed limits, helicopter rides and more, Jaxon Italiano explains the […] Read More… from Interview with Fathom; The most gigs in 12 hours world record attempt.
Drive
Interview with Whitney Fitzsimmons; author of The Rising
02.10.26
Whitney Fitzsimmons is an award winning Australian broadcast journalist and television presenter. Her debut novel ‘The Rising’ is an atmospheric thriller centred around a rural Australian town. This interview explores why Whitney chose to write a crime novel, how the story came about, her writing process and what to expect from the story and its […] Read More… from Interview with Whitney Fitzsimmons; author of The Rising
Drive
Dr Caitlyn Forster talks to the (insect) animals
29.09.26
Dr Caitlyn Forster is an entomology lecturer at the University of Sydney, and she had a chat to Alan Field on Monday Drive about a range of insects and their behaviours at this time of the year. […] Read More… from Dr Caitlyn Forster talks to the (insect) animals
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 368: The History of the Telephone and Sporting Comebacks
29.09.26
This week on Breaking Waves, DJ and Jac explore two very different subjects: the history of the telephone and some of the most memorable sporting comebacks. The first half takes a trip back to the 1870s, when inventors were trying to find a way to send the human voice through wires. Hugh and DJ discuss […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 368: The History of the Telephone and Sporting Comebacks
The Intersection - Eastside FM
Ep 7: Early Music
27.09.26
Hello, it’s been a long time! We will be back with a new season soon, but we couldn’t wait any longer to share this particular episode with you. This episode looks at the early music of Australia. And when we say early we mean early. Dharug artist Jacinta Tobin takes us through what music means […] Read More… from Ep 7: Early Music
Drive
Interview with Peter Coleman-Wright; Pacific Opera Studio Celebration Gala 2026
23.09.26
The Pacific Opera Studios is ending its 2026 season with a performance from their Young Artists of the year. The concert is curated by Peter Coleman-Wright and Cheryl Barker and features collaboration with the Modést Orchestra. Peter details the work behind the Young Artists preparations for their final performance at Pacific Opera which will be […] Read More… from Interview with Peter Coleman-Wright; Pacific Opera Studio Celebration Gala 2026
Music
Interview with Reid Anderson on The Bad Plus’ Farewell Tour
23.09.26
Bassist and composer Reid Anderson joined Matt on Blow to discuss the final tour of his band, The Bad Plus. Anderson reminisces on the band’s trajectory, his own personal musical influences, and collaborative creation. Aside from their original compositions, The Bad Plus was known for their improvisational jazz arrangements of contemporary songs, something Matt highlights […] Read More… from Interview with Reid Anderson on The Bad Plus’ Farewell Tour
Drive
Assoc Prof Bruce Isaacs
22.09.26
Prof Bruce Isaacs from the University of Sydney joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to give us some tips on what we sould consider seeing at the movies during the upcoming school holidays. […] Read More… from Assoc Prof Bruce Isaacs
Drive
Andrew Doyle
22.09.26
Andrew Doyle is one of Australia’s foremost clarinetists, and is the Principal Clarinetist for The Metropolitan Orchestra, whose final concert for the 2026 season is imminent. Andrew joined Alan Field on Monday Drive in the Bondi studio for a discussion on his music and his other surprising interests. […] Read More… from Andrew Doyle
Drive
Scott Phillips … Motley Fool
22.09.26
Scott Phillips is the Chief Investment Officer of The Motley Fool Australia, and has just put out a book to help simplify the key elements of investing. He joined Alan Field on Monday Drive for a chat about “The One-Page Investing Plan” … what it is, how to do one, and why it even matters. […] Read More… from Scott Phillips … Motley Fool
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 367: Fruit, Film and the Stories Behind Everyday Life
22.09.26
This week on Breaking Waves, DJ and Jac explore the stories behind everyday life, from the fruit we eat and where it comes from to some fascinating moments from history. The first half of the episode takes a closer look at fruit, exploring how apples, bananas, grapes and other familiar foods traveled around the world […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 367: Fruit, Film and the Stories Behind Everyday Life