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Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves: Episode 2

05.04.21

Show 2, Alexandra and Arabella explore the unknown dangers of vaping which so many of their friends have embraced versus what we already know about smoking tobacco – is one any safer than the other? They also discuss the benefits of self care and share some of the uniquely humorous strategies they both use to…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves: Episode 1

29.03.21

Alexandra and Arabella debut Breaking Waves with a discussion of the role of social media in their lives and a review of the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma. Next they tackle the petition started by Chanel Contos, challenging the widespread assumption that “No Means Yes” and  suggesting that “Consent” needs to be urgently Included In…

An Ordinary Australian

An Ordinary Australian Episode 4

07.02.21

Episode 4: The day it all changed In an open conversation with presenter Laurent Auclair, contributor Mark Bennett reminisces about the chain of events that eventually made him understand that he had a real problem with alcohol, and how he decided to turn his life around. “An Ordinary Australian, a personal account of social drinking…

An Ordinary Australian

An Ordinary Australian Episode 3

31.01.21

Episode 3: Alcoholism and the workplace In an open conversation with presenter Laurent Auclair, contributor Mark Bennett explains how, little by little, the power of alcohol on his behaviour prevented him to keep jobs on a long-term basis. “An Ordinary Australian, a personal account of social drinking and alcoholism” is a 4-part open discussion with…

An Ordinary Australian

An Ordinary Australian Episode 2

24.01.21

Episode 2: Personal Relationships. In an open conversation with presenter Laurent Auclair, contributor Mark Bennett recounts how his use and abuse of alcohol impacted on his personal relationships, limited his emotional involvement with others and terminated potential long-term engagements. “An Ordinary Australian, a personal account of social drinking and alcoholism” is a 4-part open discussion…

An Ordinary Australian

An Ordinary Australian Episode 1

17.01.21

“An Ordinary Australian, a personal account of social drinking and alcoholism” is a 4-part open discussion with co-creator and contributor Mark Bennett, who, after three decades of alcohol use and abuse, is now sober and ready to share his personal journey. From ordinary social alcoholism to the devastating emotional impact on personal and professional relationships,…

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For The Duration – 4:00pm 26 June 2020

29.06.20

In this episode, Chris and John are speaking with Clover Moore, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, on how the council has reacted to COVID. Also: Freya and Hendryx from Bondi Public School share their pandemic experiences with mum Vibeke. Sheik Rahman , professor from the University of New South Wales, tells us about the music…

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For The Duration | Episode 18: Marjorie O’Neill

15.05.20

On For The Duration today we’ll be joined by the state member for Coogee  Marjorie O’Neill – Member for Coogee to look at the impact COVID-19 has had on her electorate. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org.…

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For The Duration | Episode 17: Jeremy Jones

14.05.20

Former President of Executive Council of Australian Jewry; Director of Community and of International Affairs, Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org.…

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For The Duration | Episode 15: Remo Guiffre & Fiona Johnstone

02.05.20

Remo Guiffre is a creative strategist with a track record as an entrepreneur, retail merchant & brand builder. He lives in Bondi but is self-isolating on the Hawkesbury River and gives advice on how to celebrate a significant birthday with others online. Fiona Johnstone at Woollahra Libraries says despite the libraries being shut there is…

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For The Duration | Episode 14: Jonathan Zwartz

01.05.20

Jonathan Zwartz is a jazz musician, composer/arranger and live music consultant and board member of APRA the performing rights body. He speaks about how musicians were the first to lose out due to the virus and may be the last back in after the pandemic and reflects on what more government might do to support…

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For The Duration | Episode 13: Matt Thistlethwaite

30.04.20

ALP member for the federal seat of Kingsford Smith in Sydney’s South East speaks about Labor’s response to the Government COVID19 measures and how many of his constituents are struggling during the lockdown. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org.…

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For The Duration | Episode 12: Liz Chatwin

29.04.20

Liz Chatwin is Country President at pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and is on the board of Medicines Australia. She speaks about reports of shortages of pharmaceuticals due to supply issues and panic buying. She also reflects on the industry’s efforts to develop treatments for COVID-19. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org.…

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For The Duration | Episode 11: Alex Greenwich

28.04.20

Alex Greenwich is the independent state member for Sydney. He speaks about the support for small business in the pandemic and the burden felt by international students and temporary migrants who are not eligible for government support. John Parnell a long time Bondi resident remembers the last time the beach was closed in World War…

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For The Duration | Episode 10: Wayne Morgan & Laurie Bassett

25.04.20

Before the weekend we look at the rise and rise of running and cycling in the lockdown – what to do and what not to do. Wayne Morgan is a running coach who works with Athletics East and groups such as Fun Runners and Front Runners who work out at Centennial Park Laurie Bassett is…

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For The Duration | Episode 9: Susan Tanner

24.04.20

Susan Tanner is a consultant psychologist based in the eastern and southern suburbs who specialises in the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. She speaks about the psychological effects of social distancing, the rise in aggression and the phenomenon of entitlement. As always please contact us anytime via fortheduration@eastsidefm.org.…

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For the Duration | Episode 7: Danny Said

22.04.20

Today’s guest on FTD was Randwick Mayor, Danny Said. Randwick council reopened it’s beaches this week for exercise only. While most people are happy, a lot of questions still remain over the relaxation of social distancing. As always, please get in touch with us anytime via eastsidefm.org.…

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For The Duration | Episode 6: Dimitri Moskovich

21.04.20

Mr Bondi aka Dimitri Moskovich was today’s guest on FTD. The local icon went viral overnight, but not for the usual reasons. Dramatic footage of Dimitri being pinned to the ground and arrested by police for breaching coronavirus restrictions has gone viral. Mr Moskovich claims to have done nothing wrong and says he’s lost faith…