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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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7:45

Meet the 11-Year-Old Aussie Who Just Published a...

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/30

Christ Church Grammar School student Eason Yin has achieved something extraordinary. At just 11 years old, he’s written and published a 27,000-word historical novel. Iron Frosted Snow: An Officer’s Journal is set during World War II and tells the story of the Battle of Stalingrad through the diary of a fictional German officer. After two years of research and even learning German, Eason is donating all profits from his book to help end child hunger. He joins Bec and Asa to share what

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8:14

Aussie Rockets & Cosmic Mysteries - Matt Woods

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/30

Matt Woods from the Perth Observatory joins Bec and Asa to unpack two big stories from the world of space. First up, an ambitious Australian-made rocket that crashed after launch in North Queensland, why it matters and what’s next for local space innovation. Then, a 1,000-year-old celestial mystery is finally solved as astronomers discover a secret companion star orbiting Betelgeuse. What does “stellar cannibalism” mean, and what can we learn from it? Buckle up. Space just got even

en-AU

6:21

Kevin Mitchell (Jebediah) – 30 Years of Aussie Rock

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/24

Bec chats with Kevin Mitchell, frontman of beloved Aussie rock band Jebediah, as they celebrate an incredible 30 years together. From their early days in the '90s to their upcoming THIRTY ODDYEARS tour, Kevin reflects on the highs, challenges, and unexpected longevity of the band. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just love a good Aussie music story, this one hits all the right notes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:43

Songs That Turn 25 in 2025 with BT

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/24

Bec and BT throw it back to the year 2000 with some iconic tracks turning 25 in 2025. Today we have Wheatus’ Teenage Dirtbag and Ronan Keating’s Life is a Rollercoaster. Cue the nostalgia and turn it up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:39

Tornado Tears Through Perth

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/24

Bec unpacks the wild weather that ripped through Perth’s western suburbs, including a low-intensity tornado that left a trail of destruction in City Beach. From flooded ovals to damaged mansions, we look back on the chaos!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:34

The Stranger in the Ceiling

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/23

In one of the creepiest real-life discoveries you'll ever hear, Bec shares the true story of actor Joe Cummings, who set up a camera to catch his girlfriend sneaking snacks, only to uncover something far more disturbing. What he found lurking in his apartment will send shivers down your spine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:11

Exploring the Cosmos with Matt Woods

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/23

This week, Matt Woods from the Perth Observatory joins Bec to unpack two epic space discoveries: an interstellar comet passing through our solar system and the largest black hole merger ever recorded. How were they discovered? How far away are they? And what can we learn from these incredible cosmic events? Matt breaks it all down in this fascinating science chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:27

Broken Bones & Wild Stories

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/22

After Bec’s daughter broke her collarbone while walking the dog, we opened the phones to hear your stories, and wow, you delivered. From minor mishaps to jaw-dropping accidents, this clip is packed with unexpected twists, relatable chaos, and one absolutely shocking finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

The Church & Social Media with Ps. Joe Rossi

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/22

Bec chats with Ps. Joe Rossi, Byford Campus Pastor at Centrepoint Church, about how the Church can use social media to reflect Christ rather than just promote itself. Together, they unpack the positives and pitfalls of digital platforms, how churches can wisely engage online, and whether discipleship can truly happen through a screen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:38

The Block chat with Scott Cam

Bec and Asa Highlights ·

2025/07/21

Bec chats with The Block’s Scott Cam about the upcoming season, new challenges for contestants, exciting changes to the show, and the huge milestone of their 1000th episode, airing this Sunday, July 27.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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