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WITCH
11.11.25
Once upon a time in 1970s Zambia, WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) turned fuzz pedals and freedom into a movement. Their blend of psychedelic rock, garage funk, blues, and Zambian rhythms defined Zamrock – raw, rebellious, and alive. Now, decades later, original frontman Jagari Chanda and keyboardist Patrick Mwondela return with a fierce new […] Read More… from WITCH
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 335 : Archetypes
10.11.25
In this episode of Breaking Waves, Riley Thomas and John Mark dive into the world of archetypes — those familiar characters that appear again and again in stories and in our lives. They explore the hero, the villain, the fool, the hermit and the creator with an exploration of how these patterns shape the roles […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 335 : Archetypes
Drive
Yaron Hallis swings Leonard Cohen into gypsy Jazz
05.11.25
MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT, the gypsy jazz fusion band will be celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen at the State Theatre on 8 November. David Barr talks to founder Yaron Hallis about the concert. […] Read More… from Yaron Hallis swings Leonard Cohen into gypsy Jazz
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 334: Healing
04.11.25
In Episode 334 of Breaking Waves, Riley Thomas and John Mark bring humour and curiosity to a fascinating exploration of healing — what it means, how it happens, and why we seek it. From the ancient roots of the word “heal” to faith healers, shamans, and the wounded healer archetype, the hosts consider how humans […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 334: Healing
Drive
Harmony & Heat: Lyn Bowtell’s Jazz Adventure with Monsieur Camembert
03.11.25
In this episode, we chat with the incredible Australian singer-songwriter Lyn Bowtell about her upcoming performance with the acclaimed world-jazz ensemble Monsieur Camembert in Sydney. Lyn shares insights into the creative collaboration and what audiences can expect from this special concert. […] Read More… from Harmony & Heat: Lyn Bowtell’s Jazz Adventure with Monsieur Camembert
Drive
Eric Bogle opens up on his australian anthem song
29.10.25
and the band played waltzing Matilda – a song that has been rated in the top 30 of all australian songs. David Barr talks to the grand troubadour about his music and that song. Eric Bogle has been touring across the country recently. […] Read More… from Eric Bogle opens up on his australian anthem song
Drive
Kellie Sloane, MP
28.10.25
NSW Liberal Member for Vaucluse in the Legislative Assembly, and Shaddow Health Minister, Kellie Sloane MP, dropped in to the Bondi studio for a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses her pre-politics broadcasting life, her motivation for politics, and some of the issues she’s dealing with in the State parliament. […] Read More… from Kellie Sloane, MP
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 333 – Swinging for the Fences with the Sydney Blue Sox!
28.10.25
Step up to the plate for a grand slam episode of Breaking Waves! In Episode 333, Geoff and Shai welcome Cole Sheretz, the new owner and manager of the Sydney Blue Sox, for a lively chat about baseball, passion and building one of Australia’s most promising teams. From Oregon to Blacktown, Cole shares his journey […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 333 – Swinging for the Fences with the Sydney Blue Sox!
The Sydneyist
Street gardening as a shared purpose
26.10.25
How can it enrich your life? Patrick Franklyn is a landscape architect and academic who spends his spare moments planting what he calls the ‘paddocks’ of his Tamarama street. Trees, herbs, vegetables feed the locals but also create biodiversity corridors through out our city, supporting everything from owls to insects. How to get started? What […] Read More… from Street gardening as a shared purpose
Drive
Bronte Campbell OAM
21.10.25
Bronte Campbell is a four-time Olympian, a triple Olympic gold medalist and a former World Champion in the 50m and 100m freestyle. She spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive about her swimming and her post swimming life […] Read More… from Bronte Campbell OAM
Drive
Prof Clara Chow
21.10.25
Prof Chow, one of Australia’s leading cardiologists and a pioneer in preventive cardiology, talks to Alan Field on Monday Drive about differences between male and female heart symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. […] Read More… from Prof Clara Chow
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 332: National Carers Week, Lost in Brazil & The Art of Relaxation
21.10.25
In this Episode, Geoff and Shai discuss National Carers Week with humour and heartfelt reflection. Shai shares the funniest thing that’s ever happened to him — getting completely lost in an airport in Brazil — while Geoff recites a poem about the desire to simply relax. The pair also explore ‘Art From Behind the Wire’, […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 332: National Carers Week, Lost in Brazil & The Art of Relaxation
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 18
17.10.25
‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service, here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Master Tony Roma’s Thursday Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee), all fings pertaining or […] Read More… from Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 18
Drive
Dr Bronwyn Reid O’Connor
14.10.25
Dr Reid O’Connor laments to Alan Field on Monday Drive the lack of senior school students choosing to study higher levels of mathematics for the HSC, and what the implications are […] Read More… from Dr Bronwyn Reid O’Connor
Drive
A/Prof Bruce Isaacs
14.10.25
Prof Isaacs shared his concerns with Alan Field on Monday Drive about the impact AI is having on the film industry. […] Read More… from A/Prof Bruce Isaacs
Drive
Allegra Spender MP, Member for Wentworth
14.10.25
Allegra Spender spend some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive to chat about the current issues of the day, including Freedom of Information proposed amendments, and local content requirements for streaming companies, amongst other matters. […] Read More… from Allegra Spender MP, Member for Wentworth
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 331: Art, Community & Connection
14.10.25
In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode, Geoff and Shai open up about creativity, connection and community. Shai shares vivid stories from his childhood in Mozambique — growing up during conflict and building a life around art and expression. With more than forty exhibitions to his name, his reflections on painting, purpose and resilience are moving […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 331: Art, Community & Connection
Something Else
Work Experience at Eastside Radio
11.10.25
In August, Eastside Radio welcome two Year 10 students for a week of Work Experience. Tilda and Vedrana got to learn about the radio, record their voices for Sponsors and be guests on Dancing Through the Night. A show hosted by Léane, an intern at Eastside. In this interview, they talked about what they like […] Read More… from Work Experience at Eastside Radio
Something Else
Endurance Stories: Three Athletes at Eastside Radio
11.10.25
Photography by: Stefan Holm This story brings together three athletes whose paths all cross at Eastside Radio. Chris Zinn used to be on the board of Eastside Radio. He now lives in Queensland but took the time to come in the studio to share his experience as a long-distance runner just a few days prior […] Read More… from Endurance Stories: Three Athletes at Eastside Radio
Arts
Arts Thursday: Interview between Toby Creswell, Dave Graney and Clare Moore
10.10.25
On October 2, Australian music icons Dave Graney & Clare Moore appeared on Arts Thursday on Eastside Radio, where they discussed their latest projects and reflected on their remarkable four-decade partnership. Dave Graney & Clare Moore are one of Australia’s most enduring and distinctive musical partnerships. Since the late 1970s, the duo has carved out a unique place in Australian music through […] Read More… from Arts Thursday: Interview between Toby Creswell, Dave Graney and Clare Moore