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Drive
David Barr Speaks to Mark Morand
04.06.25
Melbourne jazz guitarist & band leader, Mark Morand has an ongoing project which he calls 32 Bars in 32 Bars. He writes new songs for different venues until reaching the goal of performing and filming 32 new songs at 32 different venues. He has just released song 21, You’re Gonna Get Burned. David Barr talks…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 215
03.06.25
On this weeks episode, Geoff and Shai are joined by a very special guest! Ro Knox, the liberal party candidate for Wentworth, comes in for an interview with Geoff and Shai not just about politics, but also about the community! Don’t miss this very special episode of Breaking Waves.…
The Sydneyist
Abolishing the Architects Act
02.06.25
Architecture was once a noble profession. Now the Minns government proposes to abolish the Architects Act and make architects into ‘building practitioners.’ Elizabeth Farrelly chats with Australian Institute of Architects President-elect Adam Haddow about what this means for architecture and for Sydney.…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 214
27.05.25
On this episode, Geoff and Shai are geared up to talk about holidays. Embarrassing moments, recent trips, and what vacation activities are the best are all on the table for this weeks episode!…
The Sydneyist
To EV or Not EV? Electrify this on Electric Vehicles
26.05.25
Should you buy an EV? Or maybe a hybrid? If so, which one? What about charging, range, batteries, rare metal mining? Are ev’s as clean as they seem? Inner-west electrification and EV advocate Sarah Aubrey has 71,000 Instagramfollowers and 1.9million views of some of her videos. On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast Sarah joins…
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep3
22.05.25
‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service, here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Master Tony Roma’s Thursday Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee), all fings pertaining or…
Drive
Canine Coprophagia
21.05.25
Why do dogs eat poo? Should we be concerned if our favourite mutt does this? David Barr talks to Dr Mia Cobb from the Animal Welfare Science Centre, University of Melbourne…
Love Soul
Madison McFerrin
21.05.25
We are incredibly excited because we’re about to get just a little bit closer, and so are you, by association to one of the most unusually soulful artists of the year, if not the century. Her name is Madison McFerrin. She’s got a kind of familiar surname, but we’re gonna get into that a little…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 213
20.05.25
Today on Breaking Waves, Alex dives into sleep… not literally though! From brain fog to compromising your immune system, one night of poor or missed sleep can have serious consequences. Then, later on, Alex discusses the latest on P Diddy! Don’t miss this action packed episode of Breaking Waves.…
The Sydneyist
The Powerhouse Museum, Saved or Sacrificed?
18.05.25
Has the Powerhouse been saved? Or is it actually under demolition? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast from January 2025 Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by museums specialist Kylie Winkworth with updates on the latest developments in this long-running Sydney cultural drama.…
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep2
15.05.25
‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service, here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Master Tony Roma’s Thursday Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee), all fings pertaining or…
Words on Wednesday
A History of Australia in 100 objects
15.05.25
In September 2016, Eastside’s own, Toby Creswell was a guest on Arts Wednesday talking about his then latest book: A History of Australia in 100 Objects. Toby is a former editor of Rolling Stone and founding editor of Juice and other magazines. He has written a number of books and has written and produced several…
Arts
The Garden of Time, Samantha Ferris’s interview
15.05.25
In this episode, we revisit an interview from Arts Tuesday with curator Samantha Ferris about The Garden of Time, currently showing at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf. This touring exhibition brings together six artists Three from Australia and three from the Netherlands in a shimmering, cross-cultural conversation inspired by J.G. Ballard’s dystopian short story. As the world teeters on…
Drive
Interview with Dr Farid Zaid about Incel
15.05.25
The word incel has come to evoke a digital underworld of resentment, misogyny, and radicalisation. But it didn’t start that way. Once, it simply named the quiet pain of feeling unwanted. On Tuesday Drive, David Barr speaks with Dr Farid Zaid, senior lecturer in psychology at Monash University, to unpack the evolution of the incel…
Drive
Interview With Vivian Ross and EC Adams
15.05.25
With the Burt Bacharach Songbook tour happening Tony talks to the stars of the show Vivian Ross with guest EC Adams. From the USA, these two performers are touring the Burt Bacharach Songbook and we get to learn more about them growing up with a deep connection to Bacharach and music. They discuss how people…
Something Else
Victor Valdes Interview and Performance
13.05.25
Harpist and singer Victor Valdez joins Sarah Bedak to share stories from his musical journey to his Mexican heritage. Also the importance of keeping cultural traditions alive through music. He speaks about growing up with mariachi music, how Mexican identity is shaped by a blend of Indigenous, African, and European influences. Victor also performs a…
Drive
Interview with Ben Marshall about Vivid LIVE
13.05.25
Thursday Drive had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music and Lead Curator for Vivid Live at the Sydney Opera House. Ben talks about his job and how exciting it is to plan events at such a famous location. He shares what’s coming up for Vivid Live, a music festival that focuses…
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 212
13.05.25
This week, Alex dives into the latest developments in tech and health! Strap in for news on groundbreaking bionic eyes, genius 12-year-old inventors, and all the newest life-changing tech. Alex even has a book review for listeners that comes with a few tips on how to sit down and read for those who struggle with…
The Sydneyist
Leaving Sydney: What went wrong?
12.05.25
What happened to our cities? Why are young people leaving in droves? Can affordability be fixed? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by the erudite and articulate Dr Tim Williams to discuss the housing crisis, its causes and solutions.…
Words on Wednesday
Anzac Memorial with Caroline Mackaness
11.05.25
You’ve most likely passed by the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, but have you ever walked in? There was a big renovation of the memorial and Sylvia sits down with Caroline Mackaness, who played a role in the renovations vision and designs. Listen to learn more.…