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Engaging With Ageing

26.08.25

Dr Anne Ring is a writer, researcher, advocate, and indeed a local “Woman of the Year” who has spent many years examining the lived realities of ageing, as well as the social narratives that surround it. She discussed the concepts surrounding ageing with Alan Field in the Bondi studio on Monday Drive.…

Scallywag Showtunes

Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep 9

22.08.25

‘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…

Drive

Stories in Songs: A Conversation with AJ Stanton

22.08.25

Last week, Arts Monday welcomed AJ Stanton, a singer-songwriter, producer and self taught multi-instrumentalist. They had a meaningful discussion about music, arts and her journey as an artist. The creator of a new booking agency @notnats is a young musician, and entrepeneur. Have a listen to their enigmatic melodies, and make sure you get out…

Drive

The Art of Words: Michael Aiken Shares His Poetry

22.08.25

Recently, Arts Monday welcome Michael Aiken. Long time poet, musician, and Sydney local. He was the owner of the @Gardenloungenewtown, and is currently hosting many open mics for poetry, comedy, and music around town. He has a monthly opening @852hongkong restaurant which is picking up momentum, as well as long time customers because of their…

Drive

Brett Weymark Sets White Bay Power Station Alight

20.08.25

Rozelle’s White Bay Power Station is host to a new concept in power; a concert titled Lost Birds. Artistic & Musical Director of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Brett Weymark, OAM talks to Alan Field on Monday Drive about the experience.…

Drive

Australia Wins Space Race

19.08.25

An Australian built and operated cube satellite has won the SmallSat Mission of the Year award at the ‘Space Oscars’ at a ceremony in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The pprogram’s lead, Professor Iver Cairns from Sydney University chats to Alan Field on Monday Drive about what it means to Australia.…

Drive

We ride Australia – Cycling for a Bigger Goal

16.08.25

Yesterday on Thursday Drive, Tony welcomed Stephen Hodge, the Director of We Ride Australia for National Advocacy. We Ride Australia is based in Canberra, for over 20 years, their missions has been centered around advocating to empower decision makers and inspire all Australians to choose cycling. In 2017, it became a not-for-profit organisation. In the…

Scallywag Showtunes

Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep8

15.08.25

‘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…

Arts

The Fifth Comedy and Cabaret Season starting August 30th

15.08.25

Today, on Arts Thursday, Maisy and Paula welcomed David Spicer, manager of the Bondi Theatre Company. David Spicer was an ABC journalist for 30 years before becoming a theatrical agent. He also work for the Association of Community Theatre. In 2017, he created the Bondi Theatre Company with a goal to “entertain, develop new, update…

Something Else

Scallywag Showtunes – S2 Ep9

15.08.25

‘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…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 224

12.08.25

On this episode of Breaking Wave Shai and Geoff get into the ins and outs of Skiing. From its historical origin to a modern recreational activity the boys take you through everything you need to know about the infamous snow sport.…

Drive

Allegra Spender MP, Federal Member for Wentworth

05.08.25

Allegra Spender was re-elected as Independent Member for Wentworth in the May election, and came to see Alan Field for a chat on Monday Drive following the first sitting session of the new Parliament.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 223

05.08.25

One of the most famous musicians in the history of history join Shai and Geoff on this episode of Breaking Waves. Enjoy some live performances from the superstar along with some exciting Sydney What’s Ons.…

Drive

Conspiracy theories are as American as apple pie

05.08.25

David Barr talks to Charlie Lewis who has written a thumbnail sketch in Crikey of conspiracy theories in the United States. The conversation ranges from Roswell aliens, JFK assassination, QAnon and Jeffrey Epstein. Listen to Charlie Lewis share his knowledge on conspiracy theories in an interesting conversation with Drive Tuesday’s host David Barr.…

Drive

The Coffee Roaster

31.07.25

We all love a good coffee, and Dan Fitzsimmons, boss of Eastside Radio sponsor The Coffee Roaster, discusses with Alan Field on Monday Drive what the components of a really good coffee are.…

Drive

A sense of community – Interview with Craig Rutherford

31.07.25

A sense of community and belonging, this is what Holdsworth is all about. Holdsworth Community is a non-profit organisation based in Woollahra, operating around Sydney Eastern Suburbs. It focuses on providing services for the community from young children, families and aged care. Craig Rutherford was appointed as CEO this year, in this interview, he shares…

The Sydneyist

Murdering Minerva

30.07.25

Does Sydney have theatres to spare? In this episode of The Sydneyist, host Elizabeth Farrelly sits down with investigative journalist and author Duncan McNab to discuss the cultural battle over saving the historic, Art Deco Metro-Minerva theatre in Sydney’s Potts Point. Originally opened in 1939, this prominent piece of Sydney’s architectural history faces an uncertain…

Drive

Fitness in Ageing

29.07.25

Dirk Hansen discusses with Alan Field on Monday Drive the need for fitness and strength training as we age.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 222

29.07.25

On this episode of Breaking Waves Shai and Geoff get into the ins and outs of China. Covering everything from Language to Panda Bears and even the famous Great Wall. This episode will have you laughing and learning all you need to know about the Kingdom of Cathay.…

The Sydneyist

Are we ready for Slums?

28.07.25

How desperate are we? Is Sydney ready for the mass rollout of tiny, sunless apartments, as recommended by the Productivity Commissioner? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast from 2024, Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by Sue Weatherley MPIA (Fellow) and President of the NSW Planning Institute of Australia, about whether sunless apartments will help solve…