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The Final Tally

The Final Tally Episode 3: Week of 25 March 2025

26.03.25

Why do all the politicians get together in March to talk about money and numbers? What even is a budget? Is it going to impact the coming election? Mik and Ryan get together for another episode to talk about all things money and the budget as the Albanese Government hands downs its final budget before…

The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities

The Nicholson Greek Collection

26.03.25

We continue our exploration of the Nicholson Collection at University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum. Deputy Director at the Museum, Dr. Paul Donnelly, guides us through the Greek Collections. The Greek collection contains artefacts representative of the material culture of the Greek mainland, Islands and surrounding regions – from the Bronze Age to the…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 205

25.03.25

This week, Geoff and Shai talk mental health, personal relationships, and… Cuba! For good music and even better discussions, tune into this episode of Breaking Waves!…

The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities

The Nicholson Italian Collection

21.03.25

Archeologist and Assistant Curator, Candace Richards takes us on an amazing journey through the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s ancient Italian Collection.…

Words on Wednesday

The story of a Truffle farm with Barbara Hill

21.03.25

Barbara Hill established Macenmist, a Truffle Farm out of Bredbo, New South Wales just north of the Snowy Mountains back in the 1990s with her husband. When she bought the property some 30 years ago, it was underdeveloped, but today it is a thriving establishment that produces Black Perigord Truffles. But how did that happen…

Scallywag Showtunes

Scallywag Showtunes – Episode 19

20.03.25

‘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 2: Week of 18 March 2025

19.03.25

Ryan and Mikeli discuss and breakdown the issues of the week, specifically about a caravan hoax targeting Jewish Australians, proposed cuts to public service by Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton, and female voters leaning more towards voting for the Coalition. They both talk about the recent state election in Western Australia and what clues can be…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 204

18.03.25

On today’s episode of Breaking Waves, Alex is breaking down the science on some of the big (and small!) questions we all have. Tune in to learn more about wireless radiation, hear some new studies about vaping and smoking, and most interesting of all, find out if Coca-Cola is decreasing your life span! Any aspiring…

Words on Wednesday

Warfare today with Dr. Keith Suter

18.03.25

In today’s world with global conflicts rising, Sylvia looks at warfare, what it is, what it was, and what its likely to be. Dr. Keith Suter is global futurist and media commentator in national and foreign affairs and he sits down with Sylvia to talk about wars of the past and present, and what warfare…

Scallywag Showtunes

Scallywag Showtunes – Episode 18

13.03.25

‘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 Thursday Driveshow, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee), all fings pertaining or related…

The Final Tally

The Final Tally Episode 1: Week of 12 March 2025

13.03.25

Meet Ryan Mercado, a US political journalist with an interest and knowledge of Aussie politics, and Mikeli Walker, a UTS Student and political junkie. Together, they are here to give you the latest news about the 2025 Australian Federal Election! The Final Tally cuts through the spin to explain what’s at stake and why it…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 203

11.03.25

Today on Breaking Waves, Alex discusses all the most important current events. The Formula 1 race in Melbourne, flying cars, and the North Sydney pool drama are just some of the topics for today’s show! There’s no reason not to tune in to this episode, there’s something for everyone!…

Music

Sun Ra Tribute on In The Pocket

06.03.25

Join Matthew Ottignon as he celebrates Marshall Allen and his new album from 2025 New Dawn. Marshall Belford Allen (born May 25, 1924) is an American free jazz and avant garde jazz alto saxophone player. He also performs on flute, oboe, piccolo, and the EWI. Allen is best known for his work with Sun Ra, having recorded and performed mostly in this context since the late 1950s,…

Music

Allison Russell is returning to Australia

05.03.25

Allison Russell is one of the outstanding musicians of our time. The multi award winning and multiinstrumental has produced two solo albums and has worked with many other artists and groups including Joni Mitchell. She recently played Persephone in the broadway version of Hadestown. She will be playing at the City Recital Hall on 17…

The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities

The Nicholson Egyptian Collection

04.03.25

Join us on this podcast as we continue our incredible journey through the Nicholson Collection of antiquities. This time we explore the ancient civilisation of Egypt. You can hear the story of how Charles Nicholson collected ancient artefacts from the land of the Pharaohs. He chose items specifically for teaching purposes at a tertiary level,…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 202

04.03.25

On this episode of Breaking Waves, Alex and Jules are joined by Melbourne contemporary artist Gabi Scott! They discuss the importance of privacy, male and female friendships, and mental health. Not only that, but Gabi talks about her travels this year as well as the challenges that come with navigating family dynamics whilst on holidays!…

Drive

Interview with Nick Ward

04.03.25

Greens Candidate for Wentworth, Nick Ward, joined Alan Field for a chat onthe Greens’ perspective of what’s important in the upcoming election. He hada chat in the Bondi Studio on Mondav Drive.…

Drive

Shai De Vletter-Sont talks about his new exhibition

04.03.25

Carlton-based artist, Shai, sits down with Tony to discuss his new art exhibition. He discusses his background in art from his time at school as well as the influence of his parents and his childhood growing up in Africa. He is an individual on the autism spectrum and art is both a way of artistic…

Drive

Interview with Ro Knox, Liberal Candidate for Wentworth

28.02.25

Alan sits down with Ro Knox, the Liberal Party’s candidate for the eastern suburbs seat of Wentworth. She faces off against current teal/ independent MP, Allegra Spender. Alan asks her about her many years living in Wentworth as well as many other issues ranging from nuclear power to bike lanes and why she is now…

Something Else

Interview with Allegra Spender MP

20.02.25

Allegra Spender MP, Federal Independent Member for Wentworth dropped by the Bondi studio to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about life as a politician, some issues that matter to her, and her music.…