Breakfasters

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's Natasha Blucher talks about the situation on Manus Island; Hayley Inch reviews new film The Disaster Artist; writer Konrad Marshall talks about his new book Yellow and Black: A Season With Richmond; and the team talk about house inspections. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Comedian Hannah Gadsby talks about her award-winning show Nanette; actor Greg Sestero chats about the making of The Room, and the new film The Disaster Artist; food critic Larissa Dubecki talks about the food trends of 2017; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunemann tests the team on how well they know each other; and Geraldine talks about a terrible crowd at a show in Sydney. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Puppet comedian Randy talks about his new show Randy Live at The Athenaum; Philanthropist and pioneer for women in football Susan Alberti chats about her biography The Footy Lady: The Trailblazing Life of Susan Alberti; Writer Peter Carey talks about his new novel A Long Way From Home; Comedian Nick Capper chats about touring and the Wonder Woman movie; Geraldine talks about being a first aid responder; and the team talk about their marriage equality celebrations. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Feminist academic, writer and activist Bea Campbell talks about the state of feminism in 2017; Comedian Joel Creasey chats about his new book Thirsty: Confessions Of A Fame Whore; Geraldine and Sarah have some irrational anger about Jeff's birthday; Sarah talks about smashed eggs in her car; and the team talks about superhero powers. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Artist and activist Patrisse Cullors from Black Lives Matter talks about the genesis of the movement; Comedian and author Tony Martin talks about his debut novel Deadly Kerfuffle; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunemann talks about being angry; Geraldine talks about her experience at a Japanese bath, and the team talks about 'paying it forward'. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Writer and director Ben Elton talks about his new movie Three Summers; RRR broadcaster Dave Graney chats about his new book Workshy: My Life As A Bludge; Justin "Digga" Calverley lets the team know about planting bush foods on "Down and Dirty"; Lachlan Carter reviews The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death-Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson; Geraldine talks dieting and the struggle to find a good snack, and the team talk about what they are doing on the weekend. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

American comedian Shane Mauss talks about his new show A Good Trip; journalist Peter Greste speaks about his experience in an Egyptian prison and the book he has written about it, The First Casualty; Geraldine talks about community theatre, Sarah talks about going to Hobbiton on 'Toot Your Horn Tuesday', and the team chat about going bowling and high quality epitaphs. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Professor Gillian Triggs talks about her views on the most pressing human rights issues facing Australia right now; comedian Nazeem Hussain talks about his new show Public Frenemy at the Yarraville Club; Geraldine shares her experience at a school reunion in Albury; and the team chat about strange mixed-business combinations. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Showko Showfukutei came in to talk about her Melbourne Fringe Rakugo and ventriloquism comedy show Absolutely Normal, and Dr Heather Benbow discussed the ramifications of the recent German election. David Astle also came in regarding his Gargantuan Book of Words. Geraldine talks about an interesting tram journey she had recently, and there was a discussion about winning the lottery. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Benjamin Law pops in for his quarterly essay Moral panic 101: Equality, Acceptance and the safe schools program"; Harlem globetrotter Jay 'Stretch' Middleton talks about the safe lace basketball camps happening over the school holidays.There's also a heated discussion about pickles and the finer points of prodding people in public.Blissfully hosted by Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow and Geraldine Hickey.

Nilaja Sun came in to talk about her new show Pike St, a new theatre work about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York, now showing at Arts Centre Melbourne. Anne Edmonds talked about her new show on ABC The Edge Of The Bush, and Lachlan Carter reviewed the CSIRO Australian Bird Guide. They also talked about words and sayings that you hate to hear, and the worst people to sit next to on public transport and planes. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Laurie Penny came in this week to talk about her new book Bitch Doctrine, Inua Ellams talked about his show Black T-shirt Collection showing at Arts Centre Melbourne, and Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney talked about their new show on ABC, Get Krackin'. They also talked being single vs being in a relationship, and the marriage equality survey. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Patricia Cornelius came in to talk about her new play Big Heart, writer Shashi Tharoor talked about his new book Inglorious Empire: What The British Did To India. Simon Hinkley chatted about the Lord Howe Island stick insect, and the team also talked horse competitions, and taking home tadpoles hoping they turn into frogs. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters, Jacob Rajan from New Zealand's Indian Ink theatre company came in to talk about The Guru of Chai at Arts Centre Melbourne. Hayley Inch reviewed Australian cycling film All For One, and director Damien Power talks about his new film Killing Ground. They also have a chat about the lies you tell as a kid to get out of trouble. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters, Judy Ryan from Residents for Victoria Street Drug Solutions came in to talk about the March to Save Lives happening on August 27, with a focus on harm reduction through safe injecting rooms in North Richmond. Dr Jen came in for Weird Science and chats about the "imposter syndrome" - feeling like you're going to be found out as an incompetent fraud. They also talk about eating gross food out of politeness, and auctions. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters, Geraldine talks about her trip to the dentist and Tex Perkins came in to discuss his new memoir "Tex". They also talk about gross food caught in people's teeth and gums, Museums Victoria's Simon Hinkley came to the studio to talk about Japanese giant hornets, and director Jeff McLean came in to talk about the new film "Jungle" - on for the opening night of Melbourne International Film Festival. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters Kashif Bouns came in to talk about the "Diversity in Football" exhibition at the Immigration Museum, and writer / bartender Chad Parkhill chatted about International Scotch Whiskey Day. They also talk about unexpected movies, social media faux pas, and Geraldine pretending to be a cow. Professor of Journalism Lawrie Zion also came in to the studio to talk about his new book "The Weather Obsession". With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters, Justin "Digga" Calverley comes in for Down and Dirty and informs the team about looking after fruit trees. Vince Gilligan - creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul chats about Series Mania at ACMI. Sarah tells a story about bus fears and a tram going the wrong way, and they also talk about their very first concerts. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters Sami Shah comes in to talk about his new book "The Islamic Republic Of Australia" and Dr Jen returns to explain scratching - why we do it, why it feels good, what makes an itch worse. Pierre Ulric chats about his show at the Melbourne Magic Festival - White Lies and Friday Funnybugger Laura Dunemann comes in to play "Crazy Job Interviews". They also have a chat about childhood sleepovers, and the associated anxieties of sleeping away from home. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters Alan Brough comes in to talk about his new children's book "Charlie And The Karaoke Cockroaches", and Brodie Lancaster comes in to chat about her new book "No Way! Okay, Fine: A memoir of pop culture, feminism and feelings". They also talk about the lowlights of going on holiday, and how olives are connected to relationships. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week Breakfasters talk about holy communion and weird things you do as a kid, the dramas of contact lenses, and having psychic powers. They also talk to Justin "Digga" Calveriey about growing berries at home and Briohny Doyle about her book Adult Fantasy. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week Breakfasters chat to Ben Mendelsohn about the new film Una, and Kate Cole-Adams about her book "Anaesthesia: The Gift Of Oblivion And The Mystery Of Consciousness". Anna Krien talks about her essay "The Long Goodbye: Coal, Coral And Australia's Climate Deadlock", and the team talk dilemmas around keeping cash, and shopping for clothes. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week Breakfasters talk to Larissa Dubecki about the "Writers Night School: Food Writing" event at the Emerging Writers Festival, plus 'Feature Creatures' regular Simon Hinkley chats about the explosive bombardier beetle. Dr Jen comes in to debunk full moon myths, and the team chat about celebrities that live close by, and what to do in a blackout. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week the Breakfasters have a chat with Stephen Metcalf about the Slate Culture Gabfest, and talk about assisted dying with Andrew Denton. Laura Dunemann comes in to discuss anything other than Schapelle Corby, and the team talk about which famous people would make good friends.

The Breakfasters talk with Stephen Curry on his film Hounds Of Love, being stuck in an elevator and scar tissue. Also, Colson Whitehead speaks about his book The Underground Railroad and Laura Dunemann is this week's Funny Bugger.

This week on Breakfasters astrologer Dr. Tanya Hill, who has possibly the coolest job of any guest yet, comes in to talk about the new "Discover The Night Sky" astronomy classes at Scienceworks. Plus, the team are joined by Dr Ruan Witt of the Melbourne Tea Festival who explains the best brewing conditions for tea. Geraldine takes the lead on tearing gender reveal parties to shreds while Sarah and Jeff have very different attitudes on whether or not it's ok to walk out during a movie. Friday Funnybugger Nick Capper relives childhood memories of small town tips and underground homes much to the amusement of the Breakfasters.

This week the Breakfasters talk awkward social conventions, even more awkward team building exercises, and have a chat with Briggs about Yirramboi First Nations Arts Festival. They also talk cocktails with The Guardian's drinks writer Chad Parkhill.

This week Breakfasters talk about fancy dress parties, and things that should be easy instead of hard. Also, Dr Jen swings by to talk about 'coffee naps', and Genevieve Grieves discusses "The Violence Of Denial" talks, part of Yirramboi First Nations Arts Festival.

This week on Breakfasters Dr Jen discusses echolocation, the team reminisce on their favourite subjects at school and the art of making friends when drunk, and Professor Michael Ibbotson comes by ahead of his Melbourne Knowledge Week event to talk about machines that can read your mind.

This week on the show breakfasters talk to Dr. Amy Webster from Women's Health Victoria about their groundbreaking project The Labia Library. British comedian Phil Jupitus returns to Triple R 18 years after his first visit to chat about his show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and band names that you can indeed say on air. Plus, the team talks through hangover cures and prevention, nodding at strangers and how to tell if a reptile is happy.

This week on the show, the Breakfasters spoke with acclaimed Dublin comedian Jason Byrne ahead of his comedy festival show Propped Up, plus Sean 'the Birdman' Dooley dropped by for the regular Feature Creatures segment to talk about parrots and playfulness.Sarah, Jeff and Geraldine also looked into the many ways to entertain children and what they'd do if they had lots of money to buy expensive stuff.

This week on the Breakfasters podcast Jeff, Geraldine & Sarah chat with comedians Judith Lucy & Denise Scott about their forthcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Disappointments. Plus Director Alex Peterson and Alec Doomadgee jumped into the studio for a chat about the making of documentary film Zach's Ceremony. Also on the show, the age at which you 'do stuff' and when kids blurt out stuff at you.

Highlights this week include -We kick off with 'The Dinner Review' then roll into an interview with David Stratton about A Cinematic Life, meet Debra Zimmerman, modern champion of women in film and discuss the burden of authority of being elected high school sports captain.

On this week's podcast The Breakfasters talk to Arthur Bolkas about youth prisons in crisis, Geraldine lets us know about her experiences learning about alternative farming in Seymour, the team talks about how they could improve the sport of golf, and we have a chat with our Friday Funnybugger Nick Capper.

On this week's podcast Rosie Jones (Writer and Director) and Chris Johnston (Writer) come in to discuss Book/Documentary "The Family", Geraldine shares her contemplative nephew's 10 wishes, a Feature Creatures with Simon Hinkley from Museums Victoria about Gordian worms and the Breakfasters chat about things your partner likes that you don't.

On this week's podcast the Breakfasters talk to activist and hip hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez ahead of his talk at the Sustainable Living Festival entitled "Why I sued the U.S. Government" and Geraldine explains her trip to Scenic World. Hayley Inch comes in straight from Sundance Film Festival to talk film and Geraldine tells the others about the childhood goods her parents returned to her over the summer including school books followed by a chat about dream houses.

On this week's podcast - a chat about Christmas and the spirit of giving, Offa Foatu from Hot Brown Honey talks about their new show, Amy Mullins joins the breakfasters to discuss a new report on Women in the Media and a conversation about Air Force One.

On this week's podcast - journalist Masha Gesdon comes in to talk about Donald Trump, the Breakfasters chat about the concept of Comaneci Day, an interview with Comedian/Actor Hannibal Buress and the Breakfasters share the things they are secretly good at.

On this week's podcast Jane Gazzo comes in to talk about the 20th Anniversary of Recovery, a chat about the Breakfaster's least favourite chores, Gideon Haigh on his book "Stroke of Genius" and Hayley Inch reviews Mel Gibson's film "Hackshaw Ridge".

On this week's podcast - Ken Walker, the Senior Curator of Entomology at Melbourne Museum comes in to talk bugs, A Toot Your Horn Tuesday, a visit from Felicity Watson of the National Trust about the demolition of The Corkman and the Breakfasters chat about unsung heroes.

On this week's podcast Dr Jen tells the Breakfasters about Superpowers we have as babies and lose as we get older, a chat about children's moneymaking schemes, a raving film review by Simone Ubaldi of Adam Curtis' 'Hypernormalisation' and a phoner on questions people hate to be asked.

On this week's podcast the Breakfasters chat about how they relax as well as about their lives as sitcoms. Anthony Wallace from Equal Love comes in to discuss what happens now the Plebiscite has been blocked by Labor and Laura Dunemman gives some funny tips about how to improve Breakfasters.

On this week's podcast there is a talk about the social campaign #ittakesone, Dave Lawson talks about fun school holiday activities, then a discussion of the delights of buying and selling second hand, finally the gang discuss how to convince someone that you are telling the truth under dubious circumstances

On this week's podcast a chat about strange things animals are caught doing, Dave O'Neill in the studio regarding his book "The Summer of '82", Sarah and Geraldine teach Jeff how to talk sport and VIC100 Festival of Wine festival director Angie Bradbury comes in to talk wine.

On this week's podcast Comedian Julian Clary talks about his new show 'The Joy of Mincing', the Breakfasters chat about the perks of certain jobs and what they've been watching. Also John Elder Robison comes in to talk about his book 'Switched On: A Memoir of Brain Change, Emotional Awakening and the Emerging Science of Neuro-Stimulation'.

On this week's podcast Author/Photographer Seamus Murphy comes in to talk about he and PJ Harvey's new book 'Hollow of the Hand' and Molly Crabapple about her book 'Drawing Blood' both a part of Melbourne Writer's Festival. The Breakfasters talk about places that blow your mind and a studio visit from a woman of many talents Margaret Cho.

On this week's podcast the Breakfasters discuss random acts of kindness, Rachel Griffiths comes in to talk about her new film 'Mammal', Dr Jen shares insight on how the brain creates false memories and a phoner chat about luck.

On this week's podcast the Breakfasters talk about rats in rosebushes and Sarah's 1993 rendition of Harry Potter. Gideon Haigh, author of "See How They Run: Sports Governance in Australia" comes in and Laura Dunemann chats Olympic ideas.

On this week's podcast the Breakfasters chat about films that make you cry, a phoner with Ruth Barson from the Human Rights Law Centre to discuss Youth Detention in the NT, director Chris Jones and actor Rachel Ward come in to talk about their film "The Life and Death of Otto Bloom" that is showing at MIFF and talkback on weird songs people sing during everyday actions.

On this week's podcast Tory Russell of Hands Up United comes in to discuss the Black Lives Matter campaign, the Breakfasters talk about Bon Jovi and awful wedding performances as well as the dangers of the Irukandji Jellyfish. Also on the podcast is a discussion with Marissa Parrott of Zoos Victoria for Feature Creatures about the recent listing of the Bornean Orangutans as "Critically Endangered".