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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…
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…
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.…
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!…
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!…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
Words on Wednesday
Events that shaped Sydney with Laila Ellmoos
04.04.25
Laila Ellmoos is an historian with the City of Sydney and for many years presented 6-part series on aspects of Sydney history. In a new history series, titled, Events That Shaped Sydney, she looks at several topics: the assassination attempt on the life of Prince Alfred, son of Queen Victoria during a royal visit in…
Drive
Interview with Nadia Piave from Con Open Academy
03.04.25
Virginia Lowe speaks with Nadia Piave from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music about the Conservatorium Open Academy – a vibrant program offering music courses for all ages and skill levels. They delve into the importance of accessible music education, the joy of lifelong learning, and how the Academy helps foster creativity across the community.…
The Final Tally
The Final Tally Episode 4: Week of 1 April 2025
02.04.25
On the last Friday in March, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call a General Election for 3 May. What did the Prime Minister say in his speech when he called the election? How did the first weekend of the campaign go with both Albanese and Opposition Leader, Peter…
Metzker Interviews
Maysa
02.04.25
The voice of blue velvet soul, Maysa, first graced the sonic canvas of Stevie Wonder’s Jungle Fever. Speaking with Leo Metzker, she tells her story of choral beginnings to acid jazz immortality as the frontwoman of Incognito. Advancing upon her solo trajectory, Maysa founded Blue Velvet Soul Records in 2018 and embarked on her biggest…
Love Soul
Susan Rogers
02.04.25
Today’s special guest knows the art of audio engineering by heart. But unraveling the mysteries of music is in her soul. An academically acclaimed neuroscientist, she holds a doctorate in psychology, majoring in music cognition and psychoacoustics. But once upon a time, she answered a call that placed her at the center of a lightning…