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Drive
Tamara-Anna Cislowska
29.04.25
Tamara-Anna Cislowska is an Australian concert pianist who gave her first public performance at age two, and began recording for the ABC at age three. She spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive of her motivation, her love of music, and the important collaborations in her life. […] Read More… from Tamara-Anna Cislowska
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 210
29.04.25
On this episode, Riley and John are diving into secrets! What does it mean to keep a secret? What secrets do you have? Should we even keep secrets at all? All this and more on Breaking Waves! […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 210
Metzker Interviews
Tom Snow
29.04.25
The tunesmith who captured happiness in a musical bottle, Tom Snow, recalls the events that led him behind the spotlight and into the writer’s room. Talking with Leo Metzker, he highlights the craftsmanship and customisation involved in songwriting for the likes of Leo Sayer, the Pointer Sisters, Olivia Newton-John and Deniece Williams. From “Thunder in […] Read More… from Tom Snow
Words on Wednesday
Australian native Bees with David Bock
26.04.25
In January 2017, David Bock from the Australian Museum talked to us about Australian native bees. Did you know that we have some 1600 species documented so far! Unlike their European honey bee counterparts, many of our bees are solitary. Females mate once and keep the sperm, dispensing it when she wants to lay eggs […] Read More… from Australian native Bees with David Bock
The Final Tally
The Final Tally Episode 7: Week of 24 April 2025
25.04.25
Over the course of the campaign, the leaders of the two major parties have participated in debates on national television, but is it making a difference? Ryan and Mikeli break down what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said during the leaders debate on the ABC. This episode also goes into what […] Read More… from The Final Tally Episode 7: Week of 24 April 2025
Drive
Interview with Ben de Hoedt – Disappear Here Documentary
24.04.25
In this episode, Tony speaks with filmmaker Ben de Hoedt about his striking new film Disappear Here, launching this week at The Ritz. They delve into the film’s gritty inspirations, its subversive take on modern Australian identity, and why it’s already generating buzz as a future cult classic. A must-listen for cinephiles and curious creatives […] Read More… from Interview with Ben de Hoedt – Disappear Here Documentary
Love Soul
PJ Morton
23.04.25
Welcome to a particularly soul-infused episode of Love Soul with a super special guest who has shown his soulful metal on some of the most vulnerable, joyful and uplifting chart-topping music ever produced. His collaborations read like the who’s who of soul royalty from Stevie Wonder and El DeBarge, Jill Scott to John Batiste and […] Read More… from PJ Morton
The Sydneyist
What’s wrong with Sydney apartments?
22.04.25
150,000 NSW children now live in apartments. But very few apartments are designed with that in mind. On this episode of THE SYDNEYIST podcast, UNSW Professor Philip Oldfield joins Elizabeth Farrelly to talk about why this is, and what can be done. […] Read More… from What’s wrong with Sydney apartments?
Words on Wednesday
Conducting ballet with Nicolette Fraillon
22.04.25
On 26 May 2021, Nicolette Fraillon was a guest on Arts Wednesday. At that time, Nicolette was Musical Director and Chief Conductor of the Australian Ballet. It is a fascinating insight into conducting ballet as opposed to conducting a symphony orchestra or an opera. Listen to learn more! […] Read More… from Conducting ballet with Nicolette Fraillon
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 209
22.04.25
This week on Breaking Waves, Riley and John discuss virtue! From the origin and meaning of the word itself, to what it actually means to be a virtuous person, and what virtues we should follow in this day and age. Listen in for some interesting ideas and discussions! […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 209
Words on Wednesday
Creepy crawlies with Bryce Peters
18.04.25
In December 2016, Bryce Peters, ornithologist at UTS, was a guest on Arts Wednesday. It was summer and I asked him about the all-too-prevalent insects we love to hate: cockroaches, mosquitos and flies. Bryce actually likes cockroaches but has an aversion to ants! Find out what role each insect plays in the ecosystem and see […] Read More… from Creepy crawlies with Bryce Peters
Drive
Teddy Tahu Rhodes
15.04.25
In the lead-up to the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ performance of the mighty Bach St Matthew Passion, internationally acclaimed operatic baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes chats with Alan Field on Monday Drive and Classical Beats about his life, his career and his own passions. […] Read More… from Teddy Tahu Rhodes
The Final Tally
The Final Tally Episode 6: Week of 15 April 2025
15.04.25
At the halfway point in the campaign, The Labor Party and the Coalition both hold their formal “campaign launches.” Both the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader gave policy-heavy speeches meant to rally the party faithful and make their pitch to the nation. Why do the parties wait until halfway through the campaign period to […] Read More… from The Final Tally Episode 6: Week of 15 April 2025
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 208
15.04.25
On this episode, Riley and John discuss all things neighbourhoods! Unless you’re living in a cave, you currently reside in, and probably grew up in, a neighbourhood! Tune in to listen to Riley and John dig into what a neighbourhood truly is this week on Breaking Waves. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 208
Words on Wednesday
The History of Criminal Law with Arlie Loughnan
14.04.25
On 3 December 2014, Professor Arlie Loughnan was a guest on Arts Wednesday, talking about her area, criminal law. It is a wide-ranging discussion of the history of our criminal legal system, where it began and how it developed and Arlie compares it to other systems where the criteria are quite different. […] Read More… from The History of Criminal Law with Arlie Loughnan
Words on Wednesday
Elise Edmunds talks about a burial ground
11.04.25
On 24 July 2019, Elise Edmunds, Senior Curator at the State Library of NSW, was a guest on Arts Wednesday. The topic of conversation was Dead Central, an exhibition she had curated at the library. The colony had outgrown the old burial ground where the Town Hall sits today and Governor Phillip created a new […] Read More… from Elise Edmunds talks about a burial ground
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – Episode 21
10.04.25
‘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 Virginia Lowe and Eric Gyore’s Wednesday Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee), all fings […] Read More… from Scallywag Showtunes – Episode 21
The Final Tally
The Final Tally Episode 5: Week of 8 April 2025
09.04.25
What is a tariff and why is US President Donald Trump slapping a 10% tariff on nearly all Australian products imported into the United States? How will these tariffs impact the coming election and what are Federal and State leaders saying about this? Ryan and Mikeli discuss all this and more as they go through […] Read More… from The Final Tally Episode 5: Week of 8 April 2025
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 207
08.04.25
In this episode, Geoff and Shai talk the Netherlands! Shai discusses his Dutch heritage, and Geoff does his best Dutch accent. Any listeners from the Netherlands, don’t miss this episode of Breaking Waves! […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 207
Words on Wednesday
Anna Musson talks about etiquette in our busy world
06.04.25
Anna Musson is the maiven of etiquette, wherever it is needed – privately or in business. Surprisingly, this conversation attracted a lot of feedback: surprisingly, because it was so unexpected. Most of the queries came from mothers of sons as Anna talks about workplace etiquette, from applying for a job to the job interview (including […] Read More… from Anna Musson talks about etiquette in our busy world