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Drive
Prof Matthew England
09.10.25
Alan Field is joined on Monday Drive by Professor Matthew England, Professor of Oceanography at the University of New South Wales, to discuss the variations in ocean temperatures and global warming. […] Read More… from Prof Matthew England
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 330: Exploring Spirits
07.10.25
From ghostly encounters to the “spirit” that drives us to get things done … even the spirits that come in a glass — John and Riley explore every kind of spirit in this lively episode of Breaking Waves. It’s a playful, thought-provoking mix of storytelling, science, and good spirits (in every sense). Tune in Monday […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 330: Exploring Spirits
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 16
02.10.25
‘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 16
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 229
01.10.25
Beware the bite! John and Riley are back on Breaking Waves to explore everything poisonous — from venomous critters and toxic plants to tricky man-made substances and even some hazardous ideas. With tales of box jellyfish, Komodo dragons, and mysterious seed oils, this episode will have you laughing, shuddering, and maybe double-checking your kitchen pantry. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 229
The Sydneyist
Urban Heat and Health
26.09.25
On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast we discuss urban heat. How hot is too hot? How does heat affect your body and what can we do about it? Elizabeth Farrelly spoke with Ollie Jay, Professor of Heat and Health at the University of Sydney to talk about what you can do to stay cool. […] Read More… from Urban Heat and Health
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 15
24.09.25
‘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 15
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 228
24.09.25
Abracadabra! John and Riley return with an enchanting episode all about magic. From its supernatural history and hidden powers to the darker realms of necromancy and witchcraft, this edition of Breaking Waves will have you ready to wave a wand at every rabbit in sight. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 228
Something Else
Breaking Boundaries: Alice Terry on Limitless
20.09.25
Yesterday on Drive Thursday, Tony welcomed Alice Terry, she is the Access Coordinator and Limitless Producer for Sydney Fringe and an artist herself. Limitless is an incredible platform within the Sydney Fringe Festival that celebrates d/Deaf and disabled artists, taking place at a venue close to our Eastside hearts: the Bondi Pavilion. One of the […] Read More… from Breaking Boundaries: Alice Terry on Limitless
Drive
Upside Down Fantasyland: Troy Rogers on Turning Journey into Performance
20.09.25
“Troy smashed my heart into a million pieces and then he put it back together again” is what viewers have said after attending Upside Down Fantasyland at Festivals across the country. Troy Rogers is a musician, poet, and artist who joined Tony on Drive Thursday to discuss his upcoming one-man show at the Sydney Fringe […] Read More… from Upside Down Fantasyland: Troy Rogers on Turning Journey into Performance
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 13
19.09.25
‘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 13
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 14
18.09.25
‘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 14
Something Else
A chat with Stella Anning with her Brand New Album
18.09.25
In an interview with Virginia during Drive Wednesday on the 3rd of September, the acclaimed Naarm-based composer, guitarist and performer Stella Anning unveils her most personal project to date with the release of Yellow Brick Veneer, her full-length album out now. To celebrate the album’s release, Stella Anning will perform a run of intimate East Coast shows in , Ngambri & Ngunnawal (Canberra), […] Read More… from A chat with Stella Anning with her Brand New Album
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 227
16.09.25
This week Shai and Geoff get into Sydney’s hippest happenings, from art exhibitionibitions showcasing Chinese queer culture to senior social groups with free coffee and snooker. Adding to the Breaking Waves hall of fame this show features a cameo from 50 Cent who’s in town working on a new movie. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 227
Drive
Prof Eddie Holmes
16.09.25
Prof Eddie Holmes, the Sydney University award winning virologist who first published the genomic sequence of the virus giving rise to COVID-19 discussed the world of viruses on Monday Drive with Alan Field. […] Read More… from Prof Eddie Holmes
Drive
Allegra Spender MP
16.09.25
Allegra Spender spent some time chatting to Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss progress on climate change, aged care packages, social cohesion and reforming tax in the pub! […] Read More… from Allegra Spender MP
Arts
Silky Roads in Conversation: The Journey to “Wallflower”
15.09.25
Silky Roads have crafted a captivating musical style—funky, soulful, and full of energy. An electro-funk-pop quartet, they take the grooves of Parcels and Daft Punk in a silky-smooth direction. We had a great time chatting about their new EP Wallflower (7 tracks, out now!). Tune in to hear their stripped-back live performance—featuring electric synth and acoustic guitar. You […] Read More… from Silky Roads in Conversation: The Journey to “Wallflower”
Something Else
Stranger Sings and She Kills Monsters Take the Stage at Sydney Fringe
12.09.25
Last week, Léane welcomed Annie McArthur and Holly Gallagher to discuss their upcoming production coming up this month at the Sydney Fringe Festival: Strangers Sings! The Parody Musical and She Kills Monsters. Both shows explore storylines about geeky teens playing Dungeons and Dragons in the 80s and 90s and set to incredible music from the era, drawing […] Read More… from Stranger Sings and She Kills Monsters Take the Stage at Sydney Fringe
Scallywag Showtunes
Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep12
12.09.25
‘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 Ep12
Breaking Waves
Breaking Waves, Episode 226
09.09.25
On this episode, Shai and Geoff interview acclaimed musician, actor, and director Amanda Gillespie. Together they discuss what it takes to make it in show business, how to find your hidden talent, and Amanda’s favourite sport. […] Read More… from Breaking Waves, Episode 226
Drive
Prof Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, AO
09.09.25
On Monday Drive, Alan Field chatted in the Bondi studio with one of Australia’s most remarkable cultural leaders, composers, sopranos, educators, and Yorta Yorta women. […] Read More… from Prof Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, AO