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Bec and Asa Highlights

Join Bec and Asa for the ultimate afternoon show! Tune in to Sonshine from 3-6pm on 98.5FM in Perth, or DAB+. Don’t miss out — download our app to stream live anywhere, or catch up here.

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2:26

Would You Pay to Go to a Stranger’s Wedding?

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/19

Bec and Asa dive into a wild new trend out of France where couples are selling tickets to their weddings. Through the startup Invitin, tourists and strangers can now buy a seat at someone’s big day, turning weddings into immersive experiences. Paying guests get to enjoy the food, music, and atmosphere, all while helping the couple fund their dream wedding. Would you buy a ticket to a stranger’s wedding?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:58

Faith and Doubt: Why Believing in God Feels Different...

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/19

Bec and Asa sit down with Brian Harris from the Avenir Leadership Institute to explore why faith comes naturally to some but feels like an uphill climb for others. From childhood experiences to personality traits, higher education, and even the role of doubt, Brian unpacks the factors that shape belief. Whether you’re confident in your faith or struggling to believe, this conversation offers encouragement and practical steps for moving from doubt toward trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for

en-AU

2:19

Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls… You Might Get Stuck...

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/18

Bec and Asa share a stunning survival story from California. A climber was trapped behind a raging waterfall for two days before police spotted him with a drone and rescued him by helicopter. He survived with only minor injuries after nestling in a cave beneath the cascade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:39

TikTok Worse for Your Brain Than Alcohol?...

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/18

Bec and Asa unpack new neuroscience research showing that short-form video content, like TikTok and Instagram Reels, could be up to five times worse for your brain than alcohol. The dopamine overload may be weakening our focus, motivation, and ability to enjoy everyday life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:07

What Childhood Performance Can You Still Do?

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/18

From clarinet solos to Rock Eisteddfod memories, Bec and Asa share the performances from childhood that still stick. One listener even calls in to give a live performance on air!What’s the performance you could still pull off today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:14

World’s First Pregnancy Robot: Future of Birth or Too...

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/18

A Chinese tech company is developing the world’s first pregnancy robot, designed with an artificial womb to carry a baby for 10 months. The cost? Around $21,000, compared to traditional surrogacy which can cost $15,000–$100,000 in Australia.Would you hire a pregnancy robot? Is this the future of parenthood or a step too far?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:22

Perfectionism vs Healthy Striving - Susan Woodworth

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/18

Bec and Asa chat with Susan from Walk and Talk Psychology about perfectionism — and why it isn’t always the motivator people think it is. For kids and adults, the fear of failure can lead to procrastination, avoiding challenges, or never feeling satisfied with achievements. Susan unpacks the signs of perfectionism, how it can impact learning and wellbeing, and shares practical strategies for building resilience, shifting the focus from mistakes to learning, and creating a safe space

en-AU

3:27

Mockbusters: Guess the Movie

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/18

Bec and Asa dive into the hilarious world of “mockbusters,” low-budget knock-offs of blockbuster hits. Can you guess the real movie behind titles likePanda Fighter, Tappy Toes, Metal Man, Life’s a Jungle and Finding Jesus? Play along and see how many you can get right!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:15

Avril Lavigne’s "Girlfriend" Makes YouTube History

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/18

Bec and Asa look back at Avril Lavigne’s smash hit "Girlfriend," which not only topped charts around the world but also became the very first YouTube video to hit one hundred million views. From its release in 2007 to breaking records in 2008, they unpack how this catchy anthem cemented itself as a pop culture milestone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:50

Small Business Reality Check

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/13

Bec and Asa discuss the viral story of Clare Neilson, a mum who turned her candle-making hobby into a business after losing her job. After setting up a pop-up store at a local shopping centre, Clare crunched the numbers, and found the weekend left her $157 out of pocket despite two days of sales. From stall costs to Shopify fees, this candid breakdown reveals the financial realities small business owners often face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:10

Bullying in Australian Schools – A Sobering Conversation

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/13

Bec and Asa tackle one of the most serious issues facing Australian students: bullying. With Australia ranking higher than 24 other countries for reported bullying rates, the statistics are alarming. One in four students between Year 4 and Year 9 experience it regularly. Asa shares a heartfelt moment as they discuss the importance of opening up to someone you trust, whether it is a sibling, parent, chaplain or youth leader, to help lighten the emotional load.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-AU

5:20

The Magic of Trapped Air - Dr. Rina Fu

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/13

It’s both Book Week and Science Week, and scientist and author Rina joins Bec and Asa for a bubbly celebration! From DIY bubble mix to giant shimmering spheres, Rina explains why bubbles are always round, how light creates their swirling colours, and why spheres are nature’s most efficient shape. Expect laughs, experiments, and a little bit of childhood nostalgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:06

Do Peacocks Have Lasers in Their Tails?!

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/06

Science explainer Rachel Rayner joins Bec and Asa to break down a wild new discovery: peacocks might actually have lasers in their tail feathers! What does that mean? Is it natural or just in the lab? And can other animals do it too? Prepare to have your mind blown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:42

Zoo Asks for Pet Donations… as Predator Food?

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/05

A zoo in Denmark is asking people to donate their healthy, unwanted pets to feed predators like lions and lynxes. The animals would be humanely euthanised and used to replicate natural hunting behaviour. Bec and Asa unpack the controversy and ask, would you ever do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:08

What Was Paul’s Thorn? - Ps. Geoff Woodward

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/05

Bec and Asa caught up with Geoff Woodward from Metro Church to talk about Paul’s mysterious “thorn in the flesh.” Was it illness, temptation, or something else entirely? Geoff explores why God might allow ongoing struggles, and how, like Paul, we can find strength in weakness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:36

Logies Wrap-Up: Gold Wins, Goodbyes & Bluey Brilliance

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/04

Bec and Asa break down all the biggest wins from TV’s night of nights, from Lynne McGranger’s emotional Gold Logie win and farewell toHome and Away, to Fisk sweeping the comedy categories, Bluey taking out Best Children’s Program, and Magda Szubanski’s Hall of Fame induction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:40

The Hottest (and Least Hot) Hobbies in a Guy

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/04

A viral list claims women find hobbies like anime, crypto, and comic books the least attractive in men, but is it accurate? Bec and Asa want to know: what hobby do you actually find most attractive in a man?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:18

What’s Your Attachment Style?

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/04

Asa unpacks the four key attachment styles. Secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganized; and how your early childhood relationships may still be shaping how you connect (or disconnect) in adult relationships. From trust to clinginess to emotional distance, this chat breaks down how our past forms our patterns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:47

Radioactive Rhino Horns to Stop Poachers

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/04

Bec dives into a bold new strategy out of South Africa, where scientists are injecting rhino horns with low-level radioactive isotopes in a bid to combat illegal poaching. The Rhisotope Project hopes to make smuggling detectable at borders and airports, without harming the animals. Could this be the game-changer in saving the dwindling rhino population?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

11:11

From Overcoming the Hard Stuff to Amplifying the Good...

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/08/04

In this chat, Susan Woodworth joins Bec and Asa to unpack how emotions, both pleasant and unpleasant, play a vital role in our wellbeing. She explains why negative feelings like fear, anger, or sadness aren’t something to avoid, but signals that guide us to grow, heal, or take action. Plus, she shares simple ways to train your brain to focus on the good and cultivate gratitude, helping you build emotional resilience from both ends of the spectrum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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