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Drive
2026 Winter Olympics
17.02.26
Dr Steve Georgakis, a senior lecturer in matters related to sport and sports science at Sydney University discusses with Alan Field on Monday Drive issues that surround the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, the athletes, the organisation, and more. […] Read More… from 2026 Winter Olympics
Drive
Overweight and Obesity in Australia
17.02.26
Dr James Kelly, a local GP, joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a growing issue in Australia; overweight and obesity. He chatted about methods of dealing with the issue, and discussed the wave of new drugs being used to address it. […] Read More… from Overweight and Obesity in Australia
Drive
Brett Weymark & Elizabeth Scott; World Leaders in Choral Music
17.02.26
Alan Field was honoured to welcome Brett Weymark OAM and Dr Elizabeth Scott into the Bondi Studio during Monday Drive to have a chat about the 2026 season of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. They spoke at length about the Choirs, their musical passions, and their Australian and international program for the year. They also gave […] Read More… from Brett Weymark & Elizabeth Scott; World Leaders in Choral Music
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 345: Dogs, Loyalty & Laika
17.02.26
This episode of Breaking Waves exploring the world of dogs takes listeners on a fun and unpredictable journey through canine stories, trivia and history. Broadcasting on Eastside Radio 89.7FM, Episode 345 captures the unique energy of Breaking Waves, blending humour, storytelling and fascinating facts about dogs. Geoff and Shai share personal stories about their own […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 345: Dogs, Loyalty & Laika
Drive
Snr Australian of the Year 2026: Prof Henry Brodaty
10.02.26
The newly minted Senior Australian of the Year for 2026 Prof Henry Brodaty hounoured Alan Field with a chat on Monday Drive about his award and his work […] Read More… from Snr Australian of the Year 2026: Prof Henry Brodaty
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 344: Sporting Drama, Music & Community Chats
10.02.26
This episode delivers a lively, laugh-filled mix of sport, stories and classic studio banter, as Shai and Geoff broadcast in the shadow of the Australian Baseball League grand final. The episode dives head-first into the highs and heartbreak of the Sydney Blue Sox versus the Adelaide Giants, with live reactions, passionate commentary, hot-dog-stand tales and […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 344: Sporting Drama, Music & Community Chats
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 343: Banter and Baseball
03.02.26
This episode of Breaking Waves is packed with laughs, lively banter and feel-good conversation, as Shai and Geoff share holiday stories, swap memories from years on radio and dive into everything from famous encounters, gym goals, baseball predictions and favourite tunes. The chat wanders through summer adventures, music moments, Lego exhibitions, art shows at Bundanon […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 343: Banter and Baseball
How Much Do You Know?
How Much Do You Know? S3: Episode 1 Part 2
22.01.26
Australians have spent more than $1b on injectables such as fillers and botox. It is one of the most common cosmetic procedures, yet experts believe Australians are at risk of serious mental and physical harm from an unregulated and rampant industry. So how much do we really know about injectables? How Much Do You Know? […] Read More… from How Much Do You Know? S3: Episode 1 Part 2
How Much Do You Know?
How Much Do You Know? S3: Episode 1
22.01.26
Australians have spent more than $1b on injectables such as fillers and botox. It is one of the most common cosmetic procedures, yet experts believe Australians are at risk of serious mental and physical harm from an unregulated and rampant industry. So how much do we really know about injectables? How Much Do You Know? […] Read More… from How Much Do You Know? S3: Episode 1
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves – Episode 342: Synchronicity
06.01.26
In this episode of Breaking Waves, John and Riley explore synchronicity — the strange feeling that events “line up” with meaning beyond simple cause and effect. They unpack Carl Jung’s original idea of meaningful coincidence, trace the word’s roots through language and etymology and ask where synchronicity overlaps with perception, pattern recognition, spirituality and psychology. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves – Episode 342: Synchronicity
Drive
Bondi Tribute
30.12.25
A personal tribute to the Bondi community following the terrorist attack on Sunday 14 December at Bondi Beach, compiled and aired by Alan Field on Monday Drive. […] Read More… from Bondi Tribute
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves – Episode 341: Nobilitas
30.12.25
In this episode of Breaking Waves, John and Riley explore the meaning of nobility — from royal bloodlines and aristocracy to virtue, dignity and moral character in the modern world. Drawing on philosophy, etymology and cultural history, they trace how ideas of nobility evolved from ancient fame and greatness to ethics, behaviour and power. The […] Read More… from Breaking Waves – Episode 341: Nobilitas
The Sydneyist
The Secret sex life of Sydney’s Eels
26.12.25
The native eels that throng in Sydney’s waterways, including the ponds of Centennial Park, the Botanic Gardens and Victoria Park, compete eagerly for any scrap of food. But did you also know that there comes a time in every eel’s life when it feels the call to, well, mate. Then, it slithers out of the […] Read More… from The Secret sex life of Sydney’s Eels
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves – Episode 340: Passion
23.12.25
In this thought-provoking episode of Breaking Waves, John and Riley dive deep into the meaning of passion — how the word has evolved from ancient ideas of suffering and spiritual possession to modern notions of love, desire, creativity and motivation. Drawing on philosophy, religion, psychology and popular culture, the conversation traces passion from its Greek […] Read More… from Breaking Waves – Episode 340: Passion
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves – Episode 339: Christmas Special
16.12.25
This festive episode of Breaking Waves celebrates Christmas in all its warmth, weirdness and wonder. From Dutch carols and Feliz Navidad to French holiday classics, the show mixes music, memory and plenty of good humour. Shai joined is joined by his wonderful mum Arahni, to chat about the origins of Christmas, the Dutch roots of […] Read More… from Breaking Waves – Episode 339: Christmas Special
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves – Episode 338: Jazz in the 1940s
09.12.25
In this week’s episode of Breaking Waves, Hugh and Shai dive into the electrifying world of 1940s jazz—a decade that reshaped modern music. From the big-band swing era to the birth of bebop and the cool, spacious sound of early Miles Davis, the duo guide listeners through the artists, the history and the cultural shifts […] Read More… from Breaking Waves – Episode 338: Jazz in the 1940s
Music
Independent as a Hog on Ice: a Tom Waits Playlist
08.12.25
To celebrate Tom Waits’ 76th birthday, The Hairpin Turn offers a playlist of Tom Waits songs performed by the man himself and a select group of cover artists. […] Read More… from Independent as a Hog on Ice: a Tom Waits Playlist
Arts
In the studio with Samin with Packing Dhaka
05.12.25
Samin, frontman and creator of packingdhaka visited us in the studio early Monday morning. We spoke to this wonderfully vibrant individual about his growth as a musician. Formation of the band Packing Dhaka, it’s iterations, his farewell show This Saturday December 6th @sneakypossumbar. […] Read More… from In the studio with Samin with Packing Dhaka
Something Else
In the studio with Boo Lawson
05.12.25
A live radio interview and performance by rapper/songwriter Boo Lawson @owen.lawson.boo who perfectly blends the personal and political in his lyrics and is carving out a unique space in the alternative rap sphere in Australia. […] Read More… from In the studio with Boo Lawson
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves – Episode 337: A Canadian Adventure
04.12.25
In Episode 337 of Breaking Waves on Eastside Radio 89.7FM, Hughie fills in for Geoff alongside the always-brilliant Shai, who leads a joyful, curious and wonderfully unpredictable dive into Canadian culture, history, music and sport. From snowy Quebec to downtown Toronto, this week’s show celebrates the country that shaped part of Shai’s family story. Shai […] Read More… from Breaking Waves – Episode 337: A Canadian Adventure