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Breakfasters

Music, news, sport, weather, information, special guests and regular segments each morning. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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01:01:26

White Jeans, Witchcraft & Ig Nobel Price

Breakfasters ·

2024/10/24

Nat has discovered a new witchy hobby; author Christian White chats about his new book The Ledge; Chris KP discusses the Ig Nobel Prize 2024 for Weird Science; filmmaker Genevieve Bailey talks about her documentary Always Listening, a behind-the-scenes look at the vital work of Lifeline, and the team discuss various fashion faux pas'! With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat

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57:22

Conkers, Radio Bursts and Frogs

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2024/10/17

Mon tells us about her ill-fated bike ride; urban ecologist Kirsten Parris celebrates "Frogtober"; Fi Wright reviews David Mitchell's book Unruly as a fun way to learn about the British monarchs; award-winning astrophysicist Matthew Bailes explains fast radio bursts; and the team dig into the controversies of the Conkers World Championship.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat

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01:03:40

Laneways, Fossil Frauds & Faceplanting

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2024/10/03

Nat nearly face-planted in one of her shows; Fi Wright reviews the highly anticipated Intermezzo by Sally Rooney; urban historian Andy May on a new book he's co-authored about Melbourne's iconic laneways; Dr Jen explains the phenomenon of fossil frauds; and Friday Funnybugger Prue Blake is facing the challenges of upgrading the lift of her apartment building. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat

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52:14

A Celebrated Chef, an Melbourne Food Icon and a Food...

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2024/09/25

Melbourne food icon Joseph Abboud explains how middle eastern cuisine has affected the Melbourne culture; foodie Michael Harden celbrates the life of culinary giant Greg Malouf; book reviewer Fi Wright sums up Colm Tóibín's latest novel Long Island and Virginia Trioli talks about her new food memoir A Bit on The Side. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.

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01:26:36

Chatbots, OAMs & Summer Veggies

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2024/09/19

Host of Twang, Denise Hylands OAM and Richard Watts OAM, host of SmartArts, celebrate 60 years of broadcast between them; award-winning author André Dao talks about his novel Anam which has won the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards; Dr Jen explains how chatbots can aid in talking people out of conspiracy theories for Weird Science; physical comedy maker Kimberley Twiner chats about the upcoming Fringe show Gina Rhinestone; Justin 'Digga' Calverley tells us all about unusual summer

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01:15:47

Childhood Toys, Ballet & Sausage Rolls

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2024/09/12

The team reminisces on their treasured childhood toys; ballerina Benedicte Bernet shares her experiences of being the principal dancer in the new Australian Ballet production, Oscar; foodie Michael Harden unpacks the humble sausage roll; writer and pop culture critic Brodie Lancaster discusses the Australian Content in the Streaming Era Symposium; international relations expert Binoy Kampmark breaks down the going-ons of the Land Forces protests; and artist Patricia Piccinini talks about

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54:16

Tribute Acts, Comedy and Having Your Life Together

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2024/09/05

The team share their opinions on tribute acts; comedian Miriam Glaser chats about the new comedy web series Buried; Nat explains how one can tell if a person has their life together; author Katrina Kell talks about her historical novel Chloe and Urvi Majumdar tell tales from her life for this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook:

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01:28:27

Australian Food, Strong Women and Magic

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2024/08/29

Nat shares her newfound fascination for magic; Dr Lisa Hepp from RMIT talks about our right to disconnect from communication; foodie Besha Rodell shines a spotlight on Australian food; Dr Jen explains what your eye pupil size can reveal about you; book reviewer Mel Cranenburgh has read Julia Phillips' Bear; Dr Zoya Huschtscha chats about the rise of women in strength sports and comedian Alex ward is this week's Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat

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01:13:05

Oysters, Pocket Dials & Surprises

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2024/08/15

The team share their feelings about surprises; legendary author Andy Griffith talks about his latest book Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things; food enthusiast Michael Harden is excited for oyster season; journalist and filmmaker Shiori Ito chats about her documentary Black Box Diary; editor Amy Hetherington explains the concept behind the fiction edition of The Big Issue; and Nat shares her latest pocket dial incident. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat

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01:21:05

Bizarre Crimes, New MIFF Films & Causing a Scene

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2024/08/08

Retired Olympian Debbie Flintoff-King reflects on the Olympics; Dr Jen explains what it means to be in a “flow state”; Nat shares the story of how she got her ears pierced; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi reviews Irish film Kneecap; Peter Coleman talks about his new book Australia’s Most Bizarre Crimes; the team discuss situations where one would make a scene; and director Adam Elliot chats about his latest stop-motion animation film Memoir of a Snail which is premiering at the Opening Night

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01:10:13

Interacting with AI, 2024 Olympics & Fridge Magnets

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2024/08/01

Filmmaker Eliza Cox talks about her documentary Queens of Concrete ahead of its MIFF screening; Dr Jen goes into the science of whether it's beneficial to be polite to AI tools like ChatGPT; the team discuss unlikely participants in the Olympics; book reviewer Fi Wright covers Miranda July’s All Fours; lecturer in sports and Australian studies, Dr Tom Heenan from Monash University goes into the unspoken aspects of the Olympics; and Nat has rediscovered fridge magnets. With presenters

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01:14:56

Slide Assessment, Inner Voices, and Traffic Control...

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2024/07/25

Architectural photographer John Gollings on his Heritage Address talk as part of this year’s Open House Melbourne; Dr Jen explains the science of “inner voices” and how they impact our memories; the team discuss slides and playground equipment; Brad Collis, Operations Support Manager at Transurban describes what the inside of a traffic control room is like; historian Geraldine Fela talks about her book Critical Care: Nurses on the frontline of Australia’s AIDS crisis; and Nat starts a

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01:14:09

Politics, Diet Pills & Christmas in July

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2024/07/18

Actress Bojana Novakovic talks about returning to the stage as Lady Macbeth in new Malthouse Theatre production, Macbeth (An Undoing); US politics expert Clare Corbould provides an update on the US election; the team discuss Christmas in July traditions; Fi Wright reviews Johann Hari's book Magic Pill; rare books expert Des Cowley chats about Melbourne Rare Books Week, and Nat has received a refund from a budget airline. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat

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01:17:37

Flying Raw, Sporting Nicknames & Coleman Complains

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2024/07/11

Comedian He Huang chats about her stand-up show Tiger Daughter vs The World; CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency, Muriel Bamblett, on the organisation's legacy and recent name change; the team takes a look at nicknames in sport; author Nova Weetman on grief in her new book Love, Death and Other Scenes; Nat talks about the latest TikTok trend on travelling styles; film reviewer Megan McKeough shares her thoughts on Andrew McCarthy’s celebrity doco Brats; plus comedian

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01:21:06

Julian Assange, Fake Celebrants & Googly Eyes

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2024/07/04

Voice and dialect coach Amy Hume shares some vocal tips ahead of her upcoming masterclass; international relations expert Binoy Kampmark talks us through the recent release of Julian Assange; the team discusses the power of googly eyes; foodie Michael Harden on Daylesford’s Lake House's 40th anniversary; Nat shares a story about a fake celebrant; NGV’s senior curator Dr Miranda Wallace talks about the Pharaoh exhibition; and comedian Michelle Brasier goes into how one can befriend their

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01:10:35

Pandas, Sauna Etiquette & Animal Hybrids

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2024/06/20

Dr. Phil Ainsley from Adelaide Zoo chats about the departure of pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni; the team talks about sauna etiquette; book reviewer Fi Wright shares her takeaways from Lucinda Holdforth’s 21st-Century Virtues: How They Are Failing Our Democracy; Nat shares some interesting facts about stage names; Chris KP talks about animal and plant hybrids for Weird Science; and comedian Bronwyn Kuss has wrongly accused a woman of being a robot. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt

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59:54

Magic, Shenanigans & Pies

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2024/06/13

Magician Suhani Shah gets in team’s mind about her show Spellbounds as part of RISING; the team trade childhood stories; Laura Pietrobon reviews Oisín McKenna’s book Evenings and Weekends; Megan McKeogh discusses the greatly hyped film Hit Man, and the team unpack the humble pie. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat

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01:04:23

Hellraiser, Hobby Horses & Spelling Bees

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2024/06/06

Playwright Joanna Murray-Smith talks about new stage production Julia at Melbourne Theatre Company; the team takes a closer look at the increasing popularity of hobby horse competitions; foodie Besha Rodell sums up 40 years of the Olive Jar as they close their doors; musician, sound artist, and "laser lord" Robin Fox chats about re-scoring the music to Clive Barker's horror classic for the show Hear My Eyes: Hellraiser at RISING; and Nat shares her fascination with American Spelling Bees

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01:02:10

New Caledonia, Bioluminescent Bacteria & Reclink...

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2024/05/30

Nat went to the Tea Cosy Festival; Dr. Binoy Kampmark discusses the recent unrest in New Caledonia; Biomedical engineer Dr Matt Faria talks about bioluminescent bacteria and the Living Light Experiment at Science Gallery Melbourne; the team discuss driver’s licence photos, the CEO of Reclink Australia, Dave Wells, hypes the upcoming Community Cup, and musician Richard Frankland pops in for a chat. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris. Website:

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01:16:37

Standing Ovations, Ethics of Milk & Emus in the City

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2024/05/23

The team discuss the tradition of standing ovations at the Cannes Film Festival; Megan McKeough reviews Tran Anh Hung’s The Taste of things; Michael Harden talks about the ethics and significance of milk; writer Patricia Cornelius chats about the play The Audition currently showing at La Mama theatre; book reviewer Laura Pietrobon talks about The Tower by Flora Carr; and Olivia Swain tells us about the new emus at La Trobe’s Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. With presenters Monique

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