Breakfasters

It's Aisha's last week (and Sarah is baaaack on Monday!) Director Molly Reynolds talks about the new documentary about screen legend David Gulpilil; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley explains how and where to volunteer in horticulture; Screen reviewer Simone Ubaldi shares her thoughts on the new season of Master of None; the team compare notes on what they've been eating for dinner; and writer Sinéad Stubbins chats about her debut memoir In My Defence, I Have No Defence. With presenters Daniel Burt, Geraldine Hickey, and Aisha Pachoud.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Stage and screen legend Rachael Maza chats about the upcoming production Heart is a Wasteland showing at RISING festival; the team discuss the television show I shouldn’t Be Alive; St Kilda Film Festival Director Richard Sowada talks about this year's lineup; Journalist Antony Loewenstein explores the Israel–Palestine conflict; book reviewer Elizabeth McCarthy explains why Evie Wyld's The Bass Rock has won the 2021 Stella Prize; and barrister Tim Farhall chats about the art of cross-examination and Victorian Law Week. With presenters Daniel Burt, Geraldine Hickey, Aisha Pachoud, and Sam Cummins.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Gez regrets her choice of shoes over the weekend; journalist Ben Eltham breaks down the Federal Budget; Broadcaster and writer Yumi Stynes talks about new teenage handbook Welcome to Consent; screen reviewer Simone Ubaldi looks at The Rider; and RAW Comedy-winner Prue Blake chats about being recognized, her PhD about buses, and spelling bees. With presenters Aisha Pachoud, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

During Mon's last week with Breakfasters, the team speak to award-winning journalist Jess Hill about the new SBS documentary series See What You Made Me Do; the team explore rad haircuts; Dr. Jen helps us understand the international Deep Time project; Comedian Bobby Macumber shares some wedding dress shopping trauma; and lastly, Hayley Inch talks us through the volunteer-run film societyThe Melbourne Cinémathèque. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley recommends beautiful autumn gardens to visit; Gez reveals the reason she was gone last week; Writer-performer Declan Furber-Gillick talks about his yarn Bighouse Dreaming at the Arts Centre Melbourne; Triple R's official royal correspondent Laura Duneman provides a much-anticipated update on House of Windsor shenanigans; and the team discuss various instances of car troubles. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

The team celebrate Gez's award for Most Outstanding Show at MICF; Crikey politics editor Bernard Keane discusses the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan; Comedian Judith Lucy talks about her super serious book Turns Out I’m Fine; tech expert Dan Salmon explores how COVID has influenced internet conspiracy theories; Mon and Daniel discuss Big Bird and the five finger iscount; Dr. Julian Koplin explains super creepy part-animal, part-human organisms; and journalist Kate O'Halloran debriefs on the AFLW Grand Final. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, Geraldine Hickey and Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Bartender extraordinaire Cara Devine chats about this weekend’s Melbourne Cocktail Festival; Mon celebrates her anniversary, which raised some interesting questions; Simon Hinkley sheds light on the complex and kinky world of mites; the team shares some thoughts on sports; Professor Tim Flannery discusses getting to net zero emmissions by 2050; and award-winning comedian Nikki Britton talks travel, family and live audiences. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Writer Monica Dux examines her Catholic background in her new memoir Lapsed; Mon talks us through her delicious homemade burgers; Elizabeth McCarthy reviews Anwen Crawford's memoir No Document; Tech expert and Byte Into It presenter Dan Salmon explains workers' dissent at Amazon; and Mon talks about her brand new workplace. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Comedian, author and radio personality Alan Brough talks about his live performance of acclaimed children’s book Charlie and the War Against Grannies; Dr. Jen explains the concept of super recognisers; Comedian Greg Larsen chats about his Melbourne International Comedy Show This Might Not Be Hell; the team gets nostalgic while discussing their first computers; Simone Ubaldi gives her review on film The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins; and lastly, Author Nevo Zisin breaks down their book The Pronoun Lowdown Demystifying and celebrating gender diversity. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Food expert Michael Harden talks about the Fed Square-event Future Food Systems; Gez and Mon brings back an old favorite: the dinner review; Daniela Baldry reviews Lauren Oyler’s debut novel Fake Accounts; Comedian Adam Knox chats about remote controlled boats and his upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, 3's Comedy and Oxfam National Manager Ngarra Murray discuss the main points from the 2021 Close the Gap report. Finally, the team celebrates the extraordinary Waffle Day.With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Actor, writer, and comedian Kitty Flanagan talks about brand her new ABC series FISK; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley gushes over autumn and what that means for gardening; Gez goes on a date with her fiancé; Economist Matt Grudnoff explains why the Reserve Bank wants wages growth, and why the Morrison government doesn’t; Gez has done a gig, that stimulates the topic of luncheons/bruncheons; and student and climate activist Jean Hinchliffe discuss her new book Lead The Way. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Screen and stage legend Sigrid Thornton talks about her upcoming 8-hour long performance Homer’s Iliad - The Seige of Troy at Fairfield Ampitheatre; Food enthusiast Michael Harden chats about the resurgence of good food joints in regional Victoria; Filmmaker Kelly Walker talks about the upcoming Melbourne Queer Film Festival-screening of My Fiona; Gez chats about boarding a tiny plane; Dr. Jen explains why some people feel the cold more than others; and finally, the week’s highlights in the form of the Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Mon recaps attending a hens party; Comedian Wil Anderson chats about his Comedy Festival show Wilegal; The team share thoughts about the passing of Michael Gudinski; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley gets passionate about apples; Simone Ubaldi reviews the 6-part Adam Curtis documentary Can’t Get You Out of My Head; Daniel, Mon and Bobby discuss nicknames; and comedian Prue Blake reflects on therapy, ankles and her upcoming Comedy Festival show. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, Geraldine Hickey, and Bobby Macumber.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Award-winning journalist Jess Hill explains the ramifications of abolishing the Family Court of Australia; book reviewer Jackie Tang shares her thoughts on Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s horror book Mexican Gothic; Gez rediscovers life in the city; Michael Harden gives dirty details on the best martinis; The team discuss their favourite chocolate bar; Andrew Gaynor talks about the Bending The Bars exhibition at Old Melbourne Gaol; and the week is wrapped up with a conversation about hens nights and weekend plans. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Journalist Stephen Mayne explains the short and long-term impacts of recent corporate scandals in Australia; Dr Jen reveals the best age to develop music instrument playing skills; Simone Ubaldi reviews film The Truffle Hunters; Gez and Mon have been left to their own devices for a self-proclaimed Ladies Day; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverly describes how to best grow herbs in the shade; Astronomer Dr. Tanya Hill talks about the Planetarium Nights series at Scienceworks; and the week is rounded out by the Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Food expert Michael Harden gives an update on the hospitality industry right now and what he's been eating over summer; Dr. Jen sheds light on sensory processing; Writer and performer Naomi Higgins chats about the new season of comedy series Why Are You Like This; Gez has a rendez-vous with her first car; Elizabeth McCarthy reviews Meg Mason's captivating new novel Sorrow and Bliss; the team discuss getting your license and pétanque; and ACMI CEO Katrina Sedgwick talks about ACMI's revamp. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

They’re back! Mon tells the story of how she recently got engaged; Film director Sally Ingleton talks about Wild Things, her new documentary about environmental activists; The team explore the thrill of seeing live concerts again; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverly gives an update on what’s happening in the garden; Writer Carly Findlay talks about editing a collection of stories of writers with disability and chronic illness for the book Growing Up Disabled in Australia; and comedian Bobby Macumber ruminates on her underpants accident. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Covid frontline worker Dr Vyom Sharma chats about Victoria’s Covid response; Elizabeth McCarthy gives us her two favorite books of 2020; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley recommends a few Christmas present ideas for gardeners; Gemma Sharp, aka Dr G Spot from 'Radiotherapy', talks about the body image chat bot KIT; Simon Hinkley explores the world of the camel spider; The team is back in the studios for the first time since March, and Sarah Smith joins the team for this year’s final Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Artist Lisa Roet talks about the David Greybeard sculpture she's created outside Hamer Hall; Michael Harden talks about food he's sobbed over during 2020; Dr Erich Fitzgerald from Museums Victoria chats about acquiring a new Triceratops fossil; The team remembers end-of-year school concerts; Adam Christou sums up the most significant games of the year; Comedian Urvi Majumdar has made some discoveries about herself while helping her parents pack up their house; and screen reviewer Hayley Inch casts her eyes over Billy Wilder’s classic film The Apartment. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Comedian and former Breakfaster Josh Earl chats about filming his podcast Don’t You Know Who I Am?; Dr Jen explains the science that goes into training dogs to detect Covid; Gez reckons Covid has become a bit of a scapegoat; Jana Favero, Director of Advocacy and Campaigns at the ASRC, talks about the #TimeForAHome campaign; Simone Ubaldi reviews biopic Oliver Sacks: His Own Life; Director Pip Kelly discusses her short documentary Thomas Banks’ Quest for Love; and the team talks about shopping habits. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Singer Kylie Auldist explains the importance of upcoming event Artists For Kids Culture; food expert Michael Harden talks about the rising popularity of retro comfort foods; the team remembers the places they lived for their first year at Uni; Choreographer Stephanie Lake chats about her mass dance Fringe-event Multiply; Film critic Thomas Caldwell discuss being the Artistic Director for Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF); Comedian Nat Harris gives an important update on relationship statuses after the Covid lock-down; and last but certainly not least, Sarah Smith gives an highly anticipated update on her new life with baby June-Louise. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Comedian Patrick Collins talks about their Fringe comedy show; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley explores plants that cool down hot spaces; Gez gets competitive with bushwalking; Comedian Urvi Majumdar discusses trying to grow up; Mon and Gez are quite excited about new fridges; and finally, for Feature Creatures, Simon Hinkley explores the world of pond skaters. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Michael Harden explains how to succeed at the ever-so-trendy picnic; Producer Jacob Hickey talks about new SBS series Addicted Australia; author Favel Parrett reveals her love of dingoes; Broden Kelly talks about new screen series Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun; Gez has encountered a very chatty and informative man; Fi Wright reviews melancholic debut novel Cherry Beach by Laura McPhee-Brown; and finally, comedian Shiralee Hood chats about the positive things that came out of lockdown. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Dr. Zim Nwokoro of Deakin University talks us through the U.S. election; Gez has made a grazing platter that doesn't quite live up to Daniel’s standards; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley gives a handy guide on what to plant now; Simone Ubaldi reviews 1990 film Prayer of the Rollerboys and shares her thoughts on the dystopian story, which then prompts the team to do a deep-dive into rollerblades. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

The team discuss how the donut has become a mascot for the end of lockdown; Writer and Triple R presenter Christos Tsiolkas chats about the re-imagined audio play of his novel Loaded; Michael Harden talks about what the ease of restrictions for the hospitality scene looks like; Gez explores her fascination with diggers and fingernails; Nat Harris chats about challenges concerning dining after months of downtime; and a chat with journalist and author Rick Morton, who examines the psychology of money in his new essay On Money. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en The team discuss how the donut has become a mascot for the end of lockdown; Writer and Triple R presenter Christos Tsiolkas chats about the re-imagined audio play of his novel Loaded; Michael Harden talks about what the ease of restrictions for the hospitality scene looks like; Gez explores her fascination with diggers and fingernails; Nat Harris chats about challenges concerning dining after months of downtime; and a chat with journalist and author Rick Morton, who examines the psychology of money in his new essay On Money. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Jacinta Parsons chats about her chronic illness as outlined in her book Unseen; Architect Stuart Harrison talks about the new season of the ABC's Restorations Australia; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka explains the genius of vending machines; The team (and listeners!) get to know Mon a bit better; Dr Jen takes a scientific approach when talking about women’s confidence; Gez’s talks about snake encounters; and Simon Hinkley talks about the secret lives of moths. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Comedian and Breakfasters regular Laura Dunemann has created an acrostic poem in honor of Sarah; Melbourne musician and youth counselor Nellie Jackson talks about new campaign for online support service 'Ask Izzy'; Journalist Ben Eltham breaks down the Federal Budget; the team shares some dinner (and lunch) reviews; Daniel and Gez bid a temporarily farewell to Sarah before her maternity leave; Nat Harris gives some advice on what NOT to say to a pregnant woman; and Sarah gets a surprise call from Matthew 'Richo' Richardson. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Gez and Cath make a new addition to their Lesbian Pit; Fi Wright gives her thoughts on Victoria Hannan’s debut novel Kokomo; Adam Christou talks us through strategy game Crusader Kings III; Gez has donated blood, and made it worthwhile; English comedian Paul Foot talks about his upcoming interactive zoom show; Leesa Lambert from The Little Bookroom chats about this Saturday’s ‘Love Your Bookshop Day’; and Gez shares some life wisdom. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Screen icon Noni Hazlehurst chats about the SBS series Every Family Has a Secret; Gez recaps her day of market fun and cider tasting; Comedian Scout Boxall chats about Red Dead Redemption and Dan Andrews; Simon Hinkley talks about animals that can disguise themselves; the team share thoughts on Kanga Totem Tennis; Sarah’s virtual baby shower is filled with an array of contributors; and MP Martin Foley discuss the new live music support package. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Journalist Katharine Murphy explains her new Quarterly Essay,The End of Certainty; Melbourne comedian Prue Blake talks sleepovers and whistling; Actor Lucy Fox of ‘The Travelling Sisters’ chats about new mockumentary web-series Meet The Mullets; Anthony Amis talks about threats facing koalas in the Strzelecki Ranges & Gippsland; Gez has a regional Victoria adventure; And to wrap things up, it’s the end-of-week 'Breakfasters Breakdown' Quiz. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Gez is playing Scattergories with her in-laws; Dr Jen explains whether we can communicate effectively with our eyes; I’m Thinking of Ending Things is up for a screen review by Simone Ubaldi; Comedian Jonathan Schuster chats about his mum’s new album for 'Wednesday Wisecracker'; Bangarra artistic director Stephen Page talks about Cathy Freeman; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka explores the concept of AI in education, and why teachers can’t be replaced; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley gives some helpful advice on protecting plants from weather; and Gez has decided to boost team morale with an improv play like no other. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Comedian Nazeem Hussain discusses hosting new comedy series Standup Sessions; Gez has, to everyone’s surprise, been fishing; comedian Nat Harris has some thoughts about the right way to interact with neighbors during lockdown; Cookbook author Meni Valle talks about her latest book Ikaria: Food and Life in the Blue Zone; Comedian Alex Ward talks about the ups and downs about living locally; And games enthusiast Daniel Morganti reviews the point-and-click game The Longing. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Gez reports on her efforts to make golden syrup dumplings; The team share wide-ranging thoughts on Couples Day; Fi Wright reviews Zadie Smith's new essay collection Intimations; Actor Jillian Nguyen talks about new SBS drama Hungry Ghosts; Bill Ross and Turner Ross chat about the MIFF screening of their film Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets; and AFL footy legend Matthew "Richo" Richardson, and journalist Osman Faruqi talk about why they love Triple R, kicking off the first day of Radiothon 2020. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Filmmaker Alison Ellwood talks about the MIFF screening of documentary The Go-Gos; Sarah reveals the real reason she took a day off; Michael Harden chats about the the history of dim sims in Australia; Gez gives all the ‘Bobs’ of the world a bit of praise; Daniel and Sarah share nostalgic memories of Pavarotti; And wrapping up, an interview with nutrition expert Felice Jacka and musician/illustrator Rob Craw about their educational children’s book There’s a Zoo in my Poo. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

The team shares intel on what they’ve done this week; Dr Shane from Einstein A Go-Go talks about the show’s 30th birthday celebrations; Libby Butler, the brains behind web-series Loving Captivity, chats about love in the pandemic; Fi Wright reviews the book Antkind by Charlie Kaufman; Gez and Daniel shares tales of snarky snowmen and violent ducks; Filmmaker Jo-Anne Brechin talks about her MIFF online film Paper Champions; And Gez raises the urgent question, Who goes paragliding in a pandemic? With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, Geraldine Hickey and Rachel Short.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Toby Halligan talks about proposed new defamation laws; Chef Nornie Bero chats about how her damper making class incorporates Indigenous flavors and techniques; Gez does some chores and finds a new friend; Food expert Michael Harden explains the delicate art of building a great sandwich, and the team discuss their fave sangas; 'Wednesday Wisecracker' comedian Jonathan Schuster tries his hand at matchmaking; Simon Hinkley explores the love darts of snails; and comedian Prue Blake brings the fun to Friday Funnybugger. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Gez is coping with the worst haircut of all time; engineer Phil Gardiner talks about the Sidney Myer Music Bowl; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley shares his winter gardening tips; Daniel gets interrogated on his toothache; Professor Mike Archer explains the discovery of a prehistoric giant wombat; Sarah’s partner has done a bit of gardening with fatal results; and lastly, musician Jess Ribeiro gets very, very candid. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Gez has been to the pub, and she reports back; Comedian Urzila Carlson talks about her online special Overqualified Loser; food fan Michael Harden celebrates lamingtons; MIFF's Al Cossar chats about this year’s online festival; Alex Ward remembers a somewhat unusual Christmas tradition; Ricky-lee Erickson explains why some marine animals love isolation; and community worker Rachel Wood talks about how Second Stitch empowers migrant women. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, Geraldine Hickey, and Alex Ward. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Jessie Tu chats about her new novel A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing; Stuart Harrison, formerly of Triple R's 'The Architects' talks about delivering this year's Open House Melbourne’s Heritage Address; Gez gets a birthday tribute!; Hayley Inch takes look at the films of Barbra Streisand; Dean Gibson discuss the importance of his new NITV doco My Family Matters; Gez decides to test Shorty’s teaching skills; and mental health expert Steve Ellen, from Triple R's 'Radiotherapy,' gives some helpful advice as we enter our second round of isolation. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, Geraldine Hickey, and Rachel Short. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Rama Nicholas chats about her 'Serious Comedy' show The Lucky Ones; Sarah debriefs on her first ever baby scan; Esther Anatolitis talks about the future of the City of Melbourne; food expert Michel Harden riffs on home delivery disruptors; Ben Ulm talks about Who Gets To Stay In Australia? screening on SBS; Simon Hinkley explores wingless bloodsuckers, aka fleas; and Gez encounters an old friend on her way to dinner. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

The team is back with a holiday recap; Comedian Adam Hills talks about his live Zoom show Easey Comedy; Muriel Bamblett, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency describes the idea behind their events 'Morning Tea for Culture'; Writer Sophie Cunningham explains her new Meanjin essay If You Choose To Stay, We May Not Be Able To Save You; Gez has had a sad night at a hotel; Lawyer Shahleena Musk from the Human Rights Law Centre chats about the launch of the #RaiseTheAge campaign; And lastly, it's the end-of-week ‘Breakfasters Breakdown Quiz’. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Greg Mullins talks about this year’s National Bushfire Summit; The team discuss good and bad board games; Dr. Jen explains why people are attracted to conspiracy theories; Sophie Black from The Wheeler Centre, chats about why The Next Chapter scheme is so important for up-and-coming writers; Gez creates a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ that takes a miserable turn; And Lastly, it’s time for the end-of-week 'Breakfasters Breakdown' Quiz. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.The Breakfasters Podcast will be back on June 26.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

The team start off by summing up their weekends; Richard Sowada chats about the St Kilda Film Festival; Simone Ubaldi talks about the 'Save Our Scene' campaign; Elizabeth McCarthy reviews Mark Lanegan's memoir; Gez reminiscences about the time she did a character piece as an old Russian lady; Simone Ubaldi looks at Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing; Simon Hinkley talks about zombie-like insect behavior; And lastly, Sarah Holland-Batt discuss chronic shortfalls in aged care. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Writer Jack Latimore explains the continued significance of Sorry Day; Justin ‘Digga’ Calverley talks about growing green and black tea plants; Gez encounters a huntsman spider; Sarah announces that the rabbit died (or: she's pregnant!); Dr. Alistair Evans from Monash talks about the new discovery of an old mammal; comedian Laura Dunemann gives an update on the trials of the Royals in Iso; Filmmaker Warwick Thornton chats about new documentary The Beach; and comedian Colin Lane talks about the online exclusive Lano & Woodley Singin’ Some Songs. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Julia Zemiro talks about the new season of Home Delivery; The team discuss the extreme lengths they go to for take-away; Cricketer Corinne Hall chats about new book Victress: Women Who Paved the Way in Australian Sport; Simone Ubaldi gives her review on the new season of Better Things; Marine biologist Ricky-lee Erickson explores Nudibranchs; The team wax lyrical about struggles with technology; And Gez hosts a Friday Quiz. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

Hugo Weaving chats about his new film, Hearts and Bones; Comedy legend Denise Scott talks about her participation on Who Do You Think You Are; The team chat about the pressure that occurs now that restrictions are being lifted, as well as exploring the sport Frolf; A boisterous round of dinner reviews; and musician Briggs discusses the process of his song-turned-children’s book Our Home, Our Heartbeat. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.

Nadya Tkachenko talks about Museum Victoria’s program for at-home education; Russel Holmesby discuss his new book The Death of Fitzroy Football Club; the team discuss which type of Iso activity they are; Daniel reviews his recent food experiences, and Sarah re-lives her childhood lasagna overload; Simon Hinkley sheds light on dancing bees for 'Feature Creatures'; I spy with my little eye: Window Edition; Lyndelle Wilkinson chats about the new onlline series Mint Condition; and lastly, the team rounds up the week with a spooky Mother’s Day chat. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.

The team reveals what they know about bodysurfing; Daniel’s mother-in-law plays a heartfelt 'the last post' for ANZAC day; Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith talks about her online lessons for young stargazers; Is Pierce Brosnan the best 007 - discuss!; Helen Bidou chats about her online fashion show ‘Bidou Zooms’; and Luke Hilakari from Victorian Trades Hall Council talks JobKeeper. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey, and Sam Cummins.

Toby Halligan talks Turnbull; food expert Michael Harden talks up apples; the team explore 'isolation privilege' and discuss what they’ve been reading lately; Judith Lucy chats about her online special Judith Lucy vs. Men; marine biologist Ricky-lee Erickson goes deep on the longest animals ever recorded. And finally, the team discuss everyone’s favorite isolation pastime: snacks. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.

The team talks about their gardening efforts; and they explore what they’d do if they had one hour covid-restriction-free. Kate Torney, CEO of the State Library of Victoria, describes what they currently offer online; Alice Drury from Human Rights Law Centre explains the High Court ruling on the AFP raid on journalist Annika Smethurst; Sean ‘Birdman’ Dooley talks backyard birds; and actor-director Wayne Blair chats about the new season of Mystery Road. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey.