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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.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 200

18.02.25

In this episode, Riley and John are back talking about patience. The art of patience and what it does for us. They discuss if patience is important and if it’s a way to live life better. Tune in for this episode of Breaking Waves with Riley and John to learn more about patience!…

Drive

Interview with Benjamin Northey

11.02.25

Benjamin Northey, Conductor-in-Residence of the Sydney SymphonyOrchestra, spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive about music in his life, andthe new SO Sydney Town Hall Concert Series.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 199

11.02.25

In this episode of Breaking Waves, Riley and John discuss justice – if we need it, where it comes from, the evolution of justice and what it means to them. Tune in for this interesting episode about justice with Riley and John!…

Music

Karen Lee Andrews joins Deep Blues to talk about her new album

11.02.25

The wonderful Karen Lee Andrews sits down to talk about her life as well as her latest musical gig with Jade Macrae at the Factory Theatere. She talks about her musical influences and what she’s been up to lately and also her new album titled “Survival” Listen now!…

Music

Flora Carbo reflects on her career

10.02.25

Jazz musician, Flora Carbo talks with Tony about her career, the gigs she’s played, and the next generation of musicians she sees and how her crowds inspire her. She also delves into how her own musical journey began in Melbourne, picking up the sax in high school, and her musical education. Listen to learn more.…

Music

Jade MacRae talks about her new album

08.02.25

Tony sits down with soul singer Jade MacRae to talk about her newest album since 2020 called “In my Veins”. She talks about her experience during Covid, how she began to write songs with others during lockdown and eventually returned to Australia to create the album. Listen to learn more!…

Drive

The Australian Guitar Quartet on the scene

04.02.25

The Australian music scene is about to be gifted with a combination of fourguitarists who have decided to come together and form the Australian GuitarQuartet. World renowned guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, AndrewBlanch and Vladimir Gorbach, and took some time to chat with Alan Field onMonday Drive and Classical Beats about the new group and…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 198

04.02.25

In today’s episode, Geoff and Shai talk about sports, in context of sports stadiums and arenas. They share facts about stadium and arenas capacities as well as what events are held there. If you’re a lover of sports, don’t miss this episode of Breaking Waves with Geoff and Shai!…

Music

Inside the Mind of Dave MacRae: Music, Creativity, and Industry Insights

30.01.25

Join us for an exclusive conversation with the talented Dave MacRae. From his journey in the music industry to creative inspirations and behind-the-scenes stories, Dave shares his insights, experiences, and the passion that drives his work. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just love a great interview, this is one you don’t want to miss!…

Drive

The Bush to Beach program with Jack Cannons AM

28.01.25

Jack Cannons AM is the founder of the “Bush to Beach” program whichinspires hope, confidence and self-esteem, while providing an incentivefor the children of our indigenous community in the far north west of thecountry to attend school. Alan Field spoke to Jack Cannons on MondayDrive.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 197

28.01.25

In this episode, Geoff and Shai discuss the world of pets, virtual and in real life too. Geoff and Shai share stories about how pets capture our hearts on and off the screen. They also share fun facts such as who the first president was to have a cat in the White House. If you…

The Nicholson Collection of Antiquities

The Nicholson Cyprus Collection

27.01.25

Join us on this podcast as we are taken on an incredible journey through the ancient civilisations of Cyprus. In the ancient world, Cyprus was a major trading centre, and was invaded by countless empires. Arts Wednesday talks to Craig Barker, Archeologist and Head of Public Engagement at the Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of…

Arts

Adam from Apocolypseboyo and musical expressions

22.01.25

Adam from the band @Apocolypseboyo came into the Alan Slight Studio for an interview Today with Lindsey (AKA Curli Q) on #SubteranneanSydney. They spoke about different forms of musical expressions.  Elaborating on the progression of Apocalypse Boyo, who began as 2 piece. Adam rapped/sang alongside Joel who had created some beats to play with his…

Drive

Mentoring Men helping navigate life’s challenges

21.01.25

Mentoring Men is a program designed to help men navigate life’s challenges,foster resilience, and build a sense of purpose and well-being throughmeaningful relationships. Its CEO Filipe Gama e Silva, and Mento Peter Ulmertalk to Alan Field about this transformative initiative, and difference they’vemade to the lives of countless individuals.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 196

21.01.25

Podcast: Breaking Waves On today’s episode, Geoff and Shai discuss all things holidays. Shai discusses how he’s been to Fiji 22 times and why he loves it so much, and we hear what Geoff got up to on his most recent holiday. Geoff and Shai talk about if they’ve been on cruise ships and what…