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Words on Wednesday
The Musical – More than entertainment! Part 1 with Sue Jowell
23.06.22
Sue Jowell joins us for a new series entitled The Musical – More Than Entertainment. In Part 1, she introduces the background and early history of the musical from the 18th century, through vaudeville and Gilbert and Sullivan of the 19th century. We conclude with where Sue’s heart belongs: the silver screen and the first […] Read More… from The Musical – More than entertainment! Part 1 with Sue Jowell
Boiling Point
Evolving out of Water
15.06.22
Darwin saw evolution through beetles. Our guest today sees evolution through blennies. But why are they leaving the water behind? Welcome to Boiling Point in this weeks episode our guest is Elizabeth Surovic, a PhD Candidate at UNSW. Elizabeth studies evolution in real time. Blennies, are little fish that are transforming to land right in […] Read More… from Evolving out of Water
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves: Episode 64
14.06.22
On Breaking Waves this week: John and Riley are taking a trip to the blue mountains. So rug up warm and sit by the fire with your favourite drink in hand. Tonight’s destination: The Carrington hotel, Katoomba. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves: Episode 64
Drive
Climate Justice – What Is It And Why Do We Need It?
10.06.22
Dr Jeremy Moss explains the need for climate justice and how we can achieve it. […] Read More… from Climate Justice – What Is It And Why Do We Need It?
Words on Wednesday
From the Quantum to the Cosmos Part 6: Facing Cosmic Mysteries wit Professor Geraint Lewis
08.06.22
In this final episode of From the Quantum to the Cosmos, Geraint talks about facing cosmic mysteries: what don’t we understand? Well basically a lot – like 70% of the stuff of our universe: dark matter and dark energy, for a start! Once some great scientist discovers the Theory of Everything, that chasm between quantum […] Read More… from From the Quantum to the Cosmos Part 6: Facing Cosmic Mysteries wit Professor Geraint Lewis
Words on Wednesday
The Archibald 2022 with Anna Groden
08.06.22
Anna Groden from ANG Art and I made our annual pilgrimage to the Archibald finalists at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and recorded our impressions in this conversation. As always, I tend to be the cynic while Anna brings the measured approach, tempered as always, with her great knowledge. Were we blown away? […] Read More… from The Archibald 2022 with Anna Groden
Boiling Point
A parasite in an invader
08.06.22
What happens when you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere for two years? Perhaps you awaken your passion for researching invasive parasites? Perhaps you discover a new species? This week’s episode is a show of adventure, mystery, surprise, and invasion. I, Anastasia, am sitting down with UNSW PhD Candidate Harry Eyck to chat about the […] Read More… from A parasite in an invader
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves: Episode 63
07.06.22
John and Riley return with more travel stories. This week they’re going to Brooklyn – no, not Brooklyn NY. This Brooklyn is a cosy little town on the Hawkesbury river. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves: Episode 63
Boiling Point
How dinosaurs were first discovered
26.05.22
Many of us loved them as a kid and still secretly love them today. I am talking about dinosaurs. What’s much less known is how they were first discovered, what consequences this huge discovery had for science and how dinosaurs inspired the myth of dragons. Let’s go back in time to answer these questions. In […] Read More… from How dinosaurs were first discovered
Words on Wednesday
The Jane Austen Remedy with Dr Ruth Wilson
26.05.22
When Dr Ruth Wilson turned 70, she kept dreaming that she had lost her voice. In a determined effort to find it – and indeed herself – she left her Sydney life for a cottage in the Southern Highlands. To heal her ailing soul, she decided to reread the 6 novels of Jane Austen Her […] Read More… from The Jane Austen Remedy with Dr Ruth Wilson
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves: Episode 62
24.05.22
This week on Breaking Waves, Geoff shows off his amazing baseball knowledge. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves: Episode 62
Drive
A Biodiversity Stewardship Policy For Farmers
19.05.22
Dr Felicity Deane addresses the question: “The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to pay?” […] Read More… from A Biodiversity Stewardship Policy For Farmers
Boiling Point
Got a 3D printer? Let’s make organs!
18.05.22
Australia is among the world leaders of successful organ transplants. However, nearly 2,000 people are on the transplant waiting list at any one time. There are just not enough organs and tissues for everyone who needs them. Wouldn’t it be handy if we could just make organs from scratch? Sounds crazy, but our guest is […] Read More… from Got a 3D printer? Let’s make organs!
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves: Episode 61
17.05.22
Today on the program, Shai and Geoff discuss their dietary habits and are joined by special guest Anna Jahjah to discuss theatre, acting, and Shai’s uncle Gerry. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves: Episode 61
Drive
Toxic Car Tyres
16.05.22
Could Australia’s aquatic life be harmed by a chemical found in car tyres? […] Read More… from Toxic Car Tyres
Boiling Point
Pint of Science 2022 in Sydney: How do animals deal with climate change?
16.05.22
Pint of Science brings scientists and non-scientists together and provides a platform for scientists to present their work in a jargon-free and easily accessible way. Pint of Science Australia is presented to you at 11 different locations around Australia this year. Grab a beer and listen to brilliant minds and how they are planning to […] Read More… from Pint of Science 2022 in Sydney: How do animals deal with climate change?
Arts
THIS CULTURAL LIFE: THE EXHIBITIONISTS
15.05.22
A history of an institution could be dull, but not when it’s about the Art Gallery of New South Wales and written by Steven Miller, the gallery’s archivist – who writes with style, wit and great knowledge. The book’s title – The Exhibitionists – gives an intriguing idea of what might be inside! Arts Thursday’s […] Read More… from THIS CULTURAL LIFE: THE EXHIBITIONISTS
Arts
THIS CULTURAL LIFE: PLIABLE PLANES
15.05.22
Textiles breaking the barriers of technology, form and material. On Arts Thursday 28 April 2022, Maisy Stapleton visited the exhibition Pliable Planes, a major exhibition of experimental textiles and fibre practices by leading Australian practitioners at the UNSW galleries. Maisy interviewed Co Curator of the show, Catherine Woolley and artist Kate Scardifield, who worked […] Read More… from THIS CULTURAL LIFE: PLIABLE PLANES
Arts
THIS CULTURAL LIFE – VOTE FOR ART
15.05.22
With the 22 federal elections to be held on 21 May 2022, arts voters might like to consider future support for the arts, when making their mind up about candidates and political parties and groups. Arts Thursday, with Maisy Stapleton spoke to Penelope Benton, the Executive Director of NAVA – the National Association for the […] Read More… from THIS CULTURAL LIFE – VOTE FOR ART
My Home Life
My Home Life: Nick Wiley
14.05.22
Welcome to My Home Life with Stacey Leonie! In this podcast, Stacey interviews a variety of guests about their experiences making a home in Sydney’s vibrant property market. Want to catch the interviews even earlier? Tune in to My Home Life live on Eastside Radio, 5:30pm every Thursday! If you’re a renter, you’re probably familiar […] Read More… from My Home Life: Nick Wiley