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Let’s Get Lost: A Psychogeographical Playlist
03.12.25
What impact does your physical environment have on you? How does it affect your mood? The way you behave? Are your movements through the city just a way of getting from A to B – or is there more to your relationship with your surroundings? Situationist philosopher Guy Debord came up with the idea of […] Read More… from Let’s Get Lost: A Psychogeographical Playlist
Music
The Quiet Genius of Billy Strayhorn
03.12.25
On the occasion of Billy Strayhorn’s 110th birthday, The Hairpin Turn celebrates the life and work of one of jazz’s great geniuses. Strayhorn’s career is inextricably linked to that of Duke Ellington. With the exception of a two-year period in the early 1950s and a single solo album recorded in 1961, all of Strayhorn’s surviving […] Read More… from The Quiet Genius of Billy Strayhorn
Arts
An interview with Blak Douglas; his artworks, heritage and political narratives
02.12.25
An exploration into the artist’s ideas and intentions behind his bold, politically charged artworks. Blak Douglas was born in 1970, Blacktown, NSW to a Dhungatti Father and Caucasian mother, a four time Archie Awards finalist and prizewinner for 2022, his bold, colourful artworks are mainly inspired by social justice and public affairs. Blak Douglas talks […] Read More… from An interview with Blak Douglas; his artworks, heritage and political narratives
Drive
Allegra Spender MP
02.12.25
Having broken up following the last sitting session of the Federal Parliament for this year, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, dropped into the Bondi Studio to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about what’s been happening in Canberra, and what the new year has in store. […] Read More… from Allegra Spender MP
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes
28.11.25
‘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
Arts
The Old Fitz, Y2K Paranoia and Head Knocks in Sport: Suzi and Diana interview Jack Kearney and Lucy Clements
26.11.25
On the 25th of November, playwright Jack Kearney and director Lucy Clements appeared on Arts Tuesday to discuss their upcoming play Born on a Thursday at the Old Fitz Theatre. The play tells the story of a woman returning home to her family in Western Sydney during the turn of the millennium and explores the […] Read More… from The Old Fitz, Y2K Paranoia and Head Knocks in Sport: Suzi and Diana interview Jack Kearney and Lucy Clements
Drive
Behind the Reversal: Trump changes his tune on the House Vote to release
26.11.25
Donald Trump has a big headache for with his constituents. He has worked to prevent the release all year of potential files that might damage his supporter base. But he’s just reversed this stand to support the House of Representatives. So what’s his latest ploy? David Barr talks to Dr Harry Melkonian from the US […] Read More… from Behind the Reversal: Trump changes his tune on the House Vote to release
Drive
Dangerous Freedom: The Hidden Risks of Kids on E-Bikes
26.11.25
In September an 8 year old in Queensland was killed riding an e-bike. This highlights the fact that there is no limit placed on who can ride an e-bike. Nor are there any requirements for rider education or insurance. David Barr talks to Milad Haghani from Melbourne University about the void in regulation and the […] Read More… from Dangerous Freedom: The Hidden Risks of Kids on E-Bikes
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves Episode 336: Companions
18.11.25
In Episode 336 of Breaking Waves, Riley and John explore the idea of companions. They look at the people, animals and even unseen presences that share our lives. They start with the original meaning of the word — “one who breaks bread with another” — and show how companionship has moved from the dinner table […] Read More… from Breaking Waves Episode 336: Companions
Drive
Music Legend Joe Camilleri reflects on his career and endeavours
18.11.25
Joe Camilleri, the Maltese-born Australian music legend of bands such as The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and the Revelators has had a profound impact on the nation’s music scene. His unique style of soul, rhythm and blues and rock n’ roll had captured the attention of Australia and New Zealand for […] Read More… from Music Legend Joe Camilleri reflects on his career and endeavours
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 19
14.11.25
13 November 2025 ‘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 […] Read More… from Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 19
Drive
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…