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Scallywag Showtunes

Scallywag Showtunes – Episode 12

22.11.24

‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service (aka Eliane Morel and Soledad Cordeaux), 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 (but with our…

Music

Michael Franti gets personal

21.11.24

Michael Franti is an American singer-songwriter known not only for his energetic hip-hop music, but also for his political and social activism. He has an extensive musical career of almost 40 years, playing with numerous musicians and bands, his current band being Spearhead. In this interview, Michael Franti reminisces about his music, life, and fellow…

Drive

Joshua Bell reflects on his life and success

20.11.24

Join Alan as he interviews the famous Grammy-Award winning Violinist Joshua Bell. Joshua’s talents were discovered at any early age when he used rubber bands on dress drawers to craft his first stringed instrument, from then onwards it has been an upward trajectory to success. Multiple successful performances and awards later, he occupies a position…

Drive

Pierre Stock and “Le Grape Escape”

19.11.24

In an interview, Pierre Stock, who curated Le Grape Escape, highlighted the event’s celebration of France’s finest wines, featuring 110 selections from regions like Beaujolais and Champagne. He emphasized the unique identity of Beaujolais wines, their perfect pairing with French cuisine, and the opportunity for guests to enjoy tastings while exploring Sydney’s top French-inspired culinary offerings.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 190

19.11.24

Hosted by Shae and Geoff Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, Shae and Geoff delve into topics like sports, featuring fun sporty music, and conversations about cricket and baseball, as well as comparisons between the two. There’s even a special guest, Troy, from the United States to join the conversation on American sports! Tune in…

Drive

Rag’n’Bone Man and his burst onto the Neo blues/ Soul scene

15.11.24

Rory Graham, “aka” Rag ‘n’ Bone Man is coming to the Bluesfest in 2025 and will also be doing a Gig at the Enmore. Since he burst on the scene with his deep baritone voice, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man has become a major player in the Neo Blues/ Soul Scene. David Barr talks to him…

Drive

In The Deep End of ‘The Pool’ Interview with Director Ian Darling

13.11.24

The Pool is a documentary featuring the most photographed pool in the world, Bondi Icebergs. This stunning cinematic experience shows the lives of the 250,000 swimmers that visit the pool every year through its cast of characters that reflect the power of community. Listen in as Alan Field interviews its award-winning director, Ian Darling, in…

Drive

Margaret Simpson-Lee and ‘The Pool’

13.11.24

“The Pool” is a brand-new feature documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ian Darling and executive produced by Margaret Simpson-Lee. Filmed over a year, the movie is a stunning cinematic experience, set to a nostalgic ’60s inspired soundtrack, with a cast of characters who reflect the power of community. Listen in as executive producer Margaret Simpson-Lee…

Arts

Podcast : The Kingdom of Eucalypts

06.11.24

In this episode, we unravel the complex friendship between Inky Stephenson and Miles, set against the shifting political tides of the 1930s. Lloyd-Alison Young’s portrayal of Inky—a character tangled in fascism, populist politics, and anti-Semitism—sparks questions about loyalty, ambition, and morality. After three years in prison for her political affiliations, Inky’s relationship with Miles fractures,…

Drive

The Intersection

04.11.24

Alan Field on Monday Drive congratulates Michael Fisher and Rob Marjenbergon winning the award for the Best New Program at the CommunityBroadcasting Association of Australia annual conference for “The Intersection.”…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 188

04.11.24

Hosted by Shae and Geoff Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, join our hosts as they discuss American politics, with special focus on Donald Trump, as well as conversation surrounding assassinations. Tune in on Mondays at 6pm to listen LIVE!…

Drive

Bondi Wave: The Nowadays

01.11.24

Over five weeks, participants of the Bondi Wave program (aged 12-18) will come into the Eastside Bondi studio to chat about their musical aspirations and the music they have composed and recorded as part of the Wave program. This week, band members of the band The Nowadays discuss their experience making music with Bondi Wave.…

Arts

Arts Thursday Interview with Bee Gees Expert Clinton Walker

31.10.24

“Why were the Bee Gees so successful? What was their secret?” In this episode of the Eastside Radio Podcast, presenter Toby Creswell sits down with Australian author Clinton Walker to talk about his latest book Soundtrack from Saturday Night Fever as they delve into the history of disco, explore the Bee Gees’ “serendipitous” with music mogul…

The Sydneyist

Sydney Traffic Chaos

29.10.24

We all hate Sydney traffic, but we all love to drive.  How to resolve this conundrum?…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 187

29.10.24

Hosted by Alex Hely Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, our host, Alex, discusses new scientific discoveries (a massive 6th ocean?), NASA’s $3 million dollar LunaRecycle Challenge design competition, commercial flights into space, various events going on in Sydney, and more. Tune in on Mondays at 6pm to listen LIVE!…

The Sydneyist

The Female Factory

28.10.24

The extended interview with Gay Hendrickson, professional museum curator and the president of the Friends of the Female Factory in Parramatta.…

Drive

Bondi Wave: Broken Jaw

25.10.24

Over five weeks, participants of the Bondi Wave program (aged 12-18) will come into the Eastside Bondi studio to chat about their musical aspirations and the music they have composed and recorded as part of the Wave program. This week, band members of the band Broken Jaw discuss their experience making music with Bondi Wave.…

Drive

Mary Cunnane on the complexities of life

25.10.24

In this episode of the Eastside Radio Podcast, the discussion highlights the complexities of life, emphasizing that experiences often exist in grey areas rather than simple black and white. Mary Kinane reflects on the recent weather contrasts between Sydney and other regions like Victoria and Tasmania. The conversation shifts to the Berry Writers’ Festival, now…