The Morning Show

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is preparing to launch within days, marking the first crewed flight to the moon since 1972. The 10-day mission will fly astronauts around the moon and back to Earth. The crew's food provisions include five varieties of hot sauce, 58 tortillas, and an assortment of desserts including pudding, cake, chocolate and biscuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising fuel prices in Australia prompt discussions of crisis measures including potential fuel rationing, expanded work-from-home arrangements, and free public transport. Australia maintains 36 days of fuel reserves, with distribution and logistics identified as the primary challenge rather than supply. New census data reveals Australian women are now more likely to be better educated than their male partners, marking a historical reversal of traditional relationship patterns where women partnered with men of higher status.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desmond Freeman, wanted for the murder of two police officers in August last year, was found and fatally shot by heavily armed police in the Korpunka region of northeast Victoria on 30 March. Freeman had been on the run for more than six months, prompting a massive manhunt involving hundreds of officers, interstate and overseas police, army personnel, and specialised technology including drones and infrared equipment. Police sources indicate Freeman was discovered hiding in a container on a rural property following a tip-off, and was shot dead after officers attempted negotiation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Sandilands has arrived at Federal Court in Sydney to begin legal proceedings against his former employer, the Australian Radio Network (ARN), following his termination the previous Wednesday. The radio personality, who attended court voluntarily, told media he wants to get back to work as quickly as possible to support his family and described the past couple of weeks as traumatic. The case, officially titled Kyle Dalton Sandilands versus Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation, marks the beginning of what could be a lengthy legal battle over his contract termination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrol stations across Sydney's northern beaches are implementing 50-litre purchase caps as fuel shortages affect approximately 700 service stations nationwide. Prices are surging rapidly, with unleaded petrol reaching $2.54 per litre and diesel climbing to $3.21 per litre at some locations. The federal government has ruled out cutting fuel excise tax despite mounting pressure from tradies, waste management operators and consumers facing significant cost increases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Wil Wheaton reflects on the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me, the 1986 coming-of-age film that launched his career alongside River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell. The remaining cast members have reunited for a commemorative tour, revisiting the film and honouring their late co-stars River Phoenix and director Rob Reiner. Wheaton also discusses his time on Star Trek: The Next Generation and his current podcast 'It's Story Time with Wil Wheaton', which features short speculative fiction stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation by Et Media reveals that The Daily Perspective, a new Australian news outlet, operates entirely on AI-generated content by scraping articles from legitimate news sources. The site features bylines attributed to non-existent journalists described as 'AI editorial personas', with an anonymous Australian software engineer running the operation. A separate discussion examines rising pocket money trends, with Australian children now receiving an average monthly allowance of just over $50, up from the previous year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US talk show host Savannah Guthrie has given her first sit-down interview about her mother Nancy's abduction, revealing new details including propped-open back doors at the house and her belief that two ransom notes were genuine. In emotional footage, Guthrie expresses guilt that her fame and wealth may have prompted the kidnapping. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson has been stripped of her freedom of the city of York title in a unanimous council vote, three years after Prince Andrew lost the same honour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choreographer Mandy Moore has created iconic dance sequences for major productions including La La Land, Silver Linings Playbook, Babylon, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour over the past two decades. Her work spans Hollywood blockbusters, award shows including the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, and viral music videos. Moore discusses her creative process, including teaching non-dancers like Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, choreographing the famous LA freeway opening of La La Land, and collaborating with Taylor Swift on both spectacular tour performances and deliberately awkward viral dance moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choreographer Mandy Moore has created iconic dance sequences for major productions including La La Land, Silver Linings Playbook, Babylon, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour over the past two decades. Her work spans Hollywood blockbusters, award shows including the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, and viral music videos. Moore discusses her creative process, including teaching non-dancers like Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, choreographing the famous LA freeway opening of La La Land, and collaborating with Taylor Swift on both spectacular tour performances and deliberately awkward viral dance moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food editor Amanda Cordoni from House and Garden magazine demonstrates two Easter recipes: a whole barramundi stuffed with basil pesto, lime and butter, served with charred pineapple, and an upside-down apple and quince pancake with mascarpone. The recipes are designed to be simple and achievable for home cooks hosting Easter gatherings, with minimal preparation time and maximum visual impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial adviser Ben Nash discusses strategies for Australians facing rising interest rates, petrol prices and cost of living pressures. High-interest savings accounts now offer rates up to 5.4%, whilst mortgage holders can save thousands by comparing rates and negotiating better deals. Simple changes like timing fuel purchases using price tracking apps, auditing insurance policies and cancelling unused subscriptions can help reduce household expenses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nasi goreng, a sought-after Indonesian fried rice dish, can be easily prepared at home using induction cooking instead of traditional gas flames. Chef Junda Khoo from Hojak Restaurants demonstrates the technique of achieving 'wok hay' (breath of the wok) by using day-old jasmine rice, pre-cooked prawns, sambal chilli paste, and keeping ingredients as dry as possible throughout the cooking process. The dish is finished with sweet soy sauce, fried shallots, and topped with a crispy-edged fried egg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were jostled and jeered by protesters at Nakimba Mosque in Western Sydney. The group of men shouted 'shame' and 'disgrace' over the war in Gaza, forcing the Prime Minister into a rushed departure. The politicians were attending prayers to mark the end of Ramadan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dakota Goyo, who played young Thor in the 2011 Marvel film, reflects on his experience working on the blockbuster 15 years after its release. The now-grown actor discusses landing the role without an audition after filming Real Steel, working with Anthony Hopkins, and receiving valuable acting advice from Hugh Jackman. Goyo confirms he is actively pursuing his acting career despite online rumours of retirement, and shares how his early experiences on major film sets shaped his passion for the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle has made landfall approximately 50 kilometres north of Coen in far north Queensland as a Category 4 system at 7am Queensland time. The cyclone has brought down trees, caused storm surge erosion in Cairns' northern beaches, and prompted evacuations to emergency shelters in Coen, a remote community of about 400 residents. Emergency alerts have been issued for towns including Aurukun and Weipa as the system continues tracking across Cape York Peninsula.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Venuti, the beloved Australian entertainer known for her work as a singer, actress, cabaret performer and TV personality, celebrates her 85th birthday. The milestone comes nearly 10 years after she suffered a devastating stroke in 2016 following an intruder incident at her Sydney home, which left her in a coma. Despite the life-altering ordeal, Venuti continues to maintain her spirit and has even returned to performing, reprising her role in Fat Pizza after the stroke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shazzie Denia, a media producer and wife of Gold Logie winner Grant Denyer, has written a memoir revealing her lifelong connection to the spirit world that she previously kept hidden. After completing certification with a medium school in Canada, she experienced an overwhelming influx of 400 spirits over four days seeking to connect with their loved ones, prompting her to document their messages. The book explores her journey from suppressing her abilities due to Catholic schooling and journalism career aspirations to embracing them after witnessing similar gifts in her daughters and receiving persistent messages from a deceased close friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Williamson has transformed from a Love Island contestant and nightclub manager into a global podcasting sensation with his Modern Wisdom series, which has reached over a billion views across 1,000 episodes. The British podcaster interviews high-profile guests including Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins and Louis Theroux, exploring themes of self-improvement and personal growth. Williamson is touring Australia with a live solo show, performing in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona Horne, a practising modern witch for over 40 years, has written 16 books about witchcraft and is releasing her 17th titled 'Coven', which explores how people can experience a magical life through intention and focus. Modern witchcraft has become one of the fastest growing spiritual paths in the Western world, with billions of hits on platforms like TikTok under 'WitchTok'. Horne is currently on a national book tour across Australia's east coast, sharing her approach to witchcraft as an empowering, creative practice focused on service rather than personal gain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday the 13th brings various superstitions into focus, including the beliefs that walking under a ladder disrupts the Holy Trinity, breaking a mirror damages the soul for seven years, and opening an umbrella indoors insults household guardian spirits. The hosts discuss these superstitions with humour, referencing a scene from the first episode of Friends where Ross partially opens an umbrella indoors, which fans claim caused his bad luck throughout the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise Austin, the pioneering fitness instructor from the 1980s and 90s aerobics boom, continues her fitness career four decades later with a focus on women over 50. She has recreated iconic photo shoots wearing her original leotards from the 80s and 90s, demonstrating she can still fit into them 35 years later. Austin now collaborates with her daughter Katie, who has launched her own fitness app, and together they walked the Sports Illustrated swimsuit runway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz discusses the band's 30-year career, which includes seven studio albums, 32 singles, and 20 million record sales. The band is touring Australia and New Zealand, performing songs from across their entire catalogue with a setlist that changes nightly. Duritz reflects on the success of their cover of 'Big Yellow Taxi' and their Academy Award-nominated song from Shrek 2, 'Accidentally in Love'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's largest annual skinny dip event in Sydney has been cancelled due to rising costs and lack of major sponsorship. The Sydney Skinny typically attracts participants of all ages and sizes who swim without swimwear. The popular liberating swim event will remain suspended until funding can be secured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz discusses the band's 30-year career, which includes seven studio albums, 32 singles, and 20 million record sales. The band is touring Australia and New Zealand, performing songs from across their entire catalogue with a setlist that changes nightly. Duritz reflects on the success of their cover of 'Big Yellow Taxi' and their Academy Award-nominated song from Shrek 2, 'Accidentally in Love'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's largest annual skinny dip event in Sydney has been cancelled due to rising costs and lack of major sponsorship. The Sydney Skinny typically attracts participants of all ages and sizes who swim without swimwear. The popular liberating swim event will remain suspended until funding can be secured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz discusses the band's 30-year career, which includes seven studio albums, 32 singles, and 20 million record sales. The band is touring Australia and New Zealand, performing songs from across their entire catalogue with a setlist that changes nightly. Duritz reflects on the success of their cover of 'Big Yellow Taxi' and their Academy Award-nominated song from Shrek 2, 'Accidentally in Love'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government is relaxing national fuel standards for 60 days to bring an additional 100 million litres of supply per month into the market amid escalating Middle East conflict and global energy concerns. A major aged care provider has begun trialling a two-tier menu and payment system that removes hot breakfasts, homemade cakes and free-to-air TV access for some residents. A New York University study reveals that certain types of friends, called 'hasslers', who regularly create problems can elevate disease risk and inflammation, causing people to age faster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise, reflects on 25 years since the first film's release. Cast at age nine, she appeared in all eight blockbuster films over a 10-year period, working alongside legendary actors including Alan Rickman, Dame Maggie Smith and Julie Walters. Wright is visiting Australia for Supernova on the Gold Coast, where she continues to meet fans spanning multiple generations who have embraced the beloved series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two deceased people, believed to be Chinese tourists aged 26 and 23, have been found in a silver Subaru located in Kilkeven. The pair were travelling from Brisbane to North Burnett and were last heard from on Sunday evening. Divers and forensic teams are examining the scene with further updates expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roy Morgan Young Australian survey reveals 1.7 million Australian children aged 6 to 13 play Roblox, which recently came under scrutiny from the federal government over child safety concerns. Former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor Rahel Bayer identifies Roblox, Fortnite and Discord as high-risk platforms where predators target children through chat functions, user-generated content and unmoderated servers. Parents are advised to evaluate gaming platforms based on their multiplayer features, ability to override parental controls and whether they facilitate contact with strangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Broun, voice of Uncle Stripe and sound designer for the animated series Bluey, creates authentic audio by recording real Brisbane locations and sounds. In 2025, Bluey became the most streamed show in the US with 45.2 billion minutes watched. Broun's meticulous approach includes recording cricket bats in parks, playground equipment, and native Australian birds like lorikeets and cockatoos to capture the authentic feeling of growing up in Brisbane, even involving his own children in recording sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Shahi discusses her Emmy-nominated series Paradise and her breakout role in Sex Life, which attracted over 170 million viewers worldwide. The actor has written a memoir titled 'Life is Lifey: The A to Z of Navigating Life's Messy Middle', exploring how her character Billie mirrored her own divorce and personal transformation during COVID-19. The book, structured as an A to Z guide, addresses themes of female desire, self-care, and challenging traditional narratives about women putting their needs last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Earles, who played Jackson Stewart on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, launches a new podcast called 'Best of Both Our Worlds' to share behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic series. The show, which starred Miley Cyrus and ran for four seasons from 2006, became one of the most defining programs of its era. Earles, who was 29 when he played the teenage brother opposite 13-year-old Cyrus, discusses the physical comedy, improvised moments, and the cultural phenomenon the series became.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astrologer Tash delivers weekly horoscope predictions covering all 12 zodiac signs. The forecast highlights Jupiter ending its retrograde in Cancer, Venus and Saturn's meeting, and the moon's movement through Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn. Each sign receives guidance on relationships, career, finances and personal matters for the upcoming week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Peacocke and Bonnie Sveen return to Home and Away after leaving the series in 2016, reprising their roles as Brax and Ricky. The characters are now living on a cattle station on the opposite side of the country from Summer Bay with their son Casey, but receive a visit from someone threatening to pull Brax back into his old world. The episodes were filmed at Bularis Station and locations including Turquoise Bay and Yardi Gorge in Western Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Miles served as Emma Watson's body double for the first three Harry Potter films, stepping in for scenes that didn't require close-ups of Hermione Granger's face. She worked on iconic moments including the Polyjuice Potion cat transformation scene when Watson had an allergic reaction to makeup glue, and the time-turner sequences in the third film. Miles shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time on set, including witnessing Gary Oldman discover his character's fate while reading the fifth book, and bonding with Watson through dance classes and art during breaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayors in capital cities have warned that electricity bills will rise for households if Australia expands AI data centre infrastructure. AI training facilities consume enormous amounts of energy, with training operations using the equivalent of 100,000 households' annual energy consumption. The limited capacity of the current power grid means AI facilities would compete directly with businesses and families for electricity supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lepina is a traditional Balkan flatbread made with simple ingredients including plain flour, yeast, salt, oil and water. The dough is kneaded, left to rise in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, then shaped and baked at 250 degrees for approximately 10 minutes. Traditionally served with cevapi, roasted peppers and onions, this centuries-old bread features a distinctive knife pattern and is commonly found in taverns across Serbia and the Balkans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone discusses his global restaurant empire, 17-year partnership with Coles supermarket, and passion for Australian-grown produce. Stone shares insights about cooking with celebrities including Teri Hatcher and Delta Goodrem, while revealing his son Hudson's emerging music career and upcoming role in Camp Rock. The chef offers cooking tips including using favourite spirits like whiskey as a foundation for creating dishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone discusses his global restaurant empire, 17-year partnership with Coles supermarket, and passion for Australian-grown produce. Stone shares insights about cooking with celebrities including Teri Hatcher and Delta Goodrem, while revealing his son Hudson's emerging music career and upcoming role in Camp Rock. The chef offers cooking tips including using favourite spirits like whiskey as a foundation for creating dishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology in classrooms is creating significant challenges for child development, with recent research showing 28% of five-year-olds don't know how to use physical books properly. Excessive screen time in early childhood is reducing white matter in the frontal lobe, leading to the first generation in history showing lower cognitive capability than their parents. Countries like Sweden and Finland are now reversing their classroom technology initiatives and returning to traditional analogue learning methods, particularly in primary schools, while experts recommend limiting digital tools to high school years and encouraging parents to read to their children to counteract screen-time damage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Academy Awards nominees in acting and directing categories will receive luxury gift bags valued at over $65,000, including trips to Ibiza and Costa Rica, beauty procedures, prenuptial agreement packages, and various high-end products. Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary curates these 'Everyone Wins' bags for 25 top nominees, including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne. The gifts range from $5 snack boxes to luxury villa vacations and cosmetic surgery procedures from leading practitioners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Thomas is an Australian content creator who has built a career travelling the world to ride and review roller coasters, having experienced over 430 different coasters across theme parks globally. His passion began in 2015 after riding the Transformers attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. He shares his experiences through social media content, attracting both theme park enthusiasts and viewers who prefer to watch rather than ride, whilst offering tips for beginners on working their way up from smaller family rides to the most thrilling attractions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Thomas is an Australian content creator who has built a career travelling the world to ride and review roller coasters, having experienced over 430 different coasters across theme parks globally. His passion began in 2015 after riding the Transformers attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. He shares his experiences through social media content, attracting both theme park enthusiasts and viewers who prefer to watch rather than ride, whilst offering tips for beginners on working their way up from smaller family rides to the most thrilling attractions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riley Thomas is an Australian content creator who has built a career travelling the world to ride and review roller coasters, having experienced over 430 different coasters across theme parks globally. His passion began in 2015 after riding the Transformers attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood and the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. He shares his experiences through social media content, attracting both theme park enthusiasts and viewers who prefer to watch rather than ride, whilst offering tips for beginners on working their way up from smaller family rides to the most thrilling attractions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tex the Entertainer is a viral TikTok creator from Florida who has amassed over 200 million views with videos featuring his long golden hair and fan-powered content. His signature style involves positioning his head near fans to create dramatic hair movements while lip syncing, a concept that originated accidentally when he was living in an uninsulated tiny home. He now receives over 30 free hair care products from companies and requires regular massages to manage neck strain from his unique content creation style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quiet quitting, originally a workplace phenomenon, is increasingly affecting romantic relationships where partners emotionally disengage while maintaining household routines. Warning signs include indifference to conflict, lack of physical connection, avoiding quality time together, and living parallel lives under the same roof. Relationship experts recommend scheduling quality time, maintaining individuality, addressing issues early, sharing emotional and household loads, and seeking counselling when needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money expert Melissa Brown categorises debt into four types: bear trap (payday loans with interest rates up to 68%), quicksand (afterpay and credit cards), bridge (mortgages and student loans), and fast car (investment debt for property, shares and business). She provides strategies for managing each debt type, from seeking free financial counselling for high-interest loans to negotiating better mortgage rates and finding additional income streams. Brown emphasises that young people have the advantage of time, noting that investing $250 monthly over 50 years could yield $3.5 million according to average market indexes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Randello-Yarn, known as The Donut Daddy, demonstrates how to make cannoli on a morning television show while promoting his new cookbook. The cookbook contains 69 dessert recipes ranging from simple to complicated. The segment features the preparation of cannoli from rolling dough to filling the shells with a ricotta, mascarpone and cream mixture, finished with pistachios and chocolate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.