Catch the latest from the Grandstanders - as heard Saturday mornings on 89.9 LightFM in Melbourne, Australia. Exercise scientist Craig Harper and exercise physiologist Jane O'Brien with the latest on sporting, fitness, health and fun.
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On This week's Grandstanders show Craig and Jane will talk about foods that could sabotage your workout (here's a hint: cake is one of them), but also discuss the psychology behind the foods we crave, and why we think we're 'missing out' when we refuse junk food. Also: Are you "time sick"? Take a quiz... in your spare time and find out! And we have…
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Team Grandstanders, Craig Harper and Jane O'Brien, are back to share in your Saturday mornings!Lots of research-prompted topics this week. In the Netherlands, a new product is being engineered- meat grown in a lab test tube. Would you be willing to eat this? A little bit closer to home, the Herald Sun interviewed women on the topic of beards. Do yo…
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With Jane back to the Grandstanders after a brief hiatus, the duo wastes no time in getting into life's serious business, such as hospital beds and Justin Bieber.Also, listen in for an interview with dietitian and naturopath Nina Stabey about the Gut and Psychology Syndrome!By 89.9 LightFM
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The Grandstanders talk weekly challenge, weight loss, weight vests and worthwhile friendships on this week's show. Our lovely Jane O'Brien was not feeling too ace this week, so Craig is joined by another blonde J as his fill-in cohost; please meet Jac! Together, Craig and Jac usher us into the third instalment of the Weekly Challenge. If you have b…
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Wondering how you could spice up you Saturday mornings? Look no further than 89.9 LightFM for the Grandstanders - the show where Craig Harper and Jane O'Brien takes you on an adventure packed educational journey through the world of sports and healthy living. Hold on to your seats, hats and whatever you can hold on to because the Grandstanders are …
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Join us in the excitement this week as Craig and Jane launch the inaugural Grandstander’s Health Challenge! Each week the Grandstanders introduce a simple health concept for our listeners to try out. Will you join in the challenge this week as we embrace a water-only-beverage-intake for one day? SMS the Grandstanders to keep yourself accountable (a…
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Welcome to the second instalment of the Grandstanders for 2012! A jam-packed Aussie flavoured edition this week as we talk the Aussie Open and our Prime Minister. The Australian Open is Jane's favourite two weeks of the year; it puts a sure skip to her step. So, who better than Jane to give us a review of the Murray vs Djokovic semi-final clash? Cr…
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Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome back to the Grandstanders! Join Craig Harper and Jane O'Brien as they take you on a whirlwind journey through the world of health and sport. Craig and Jane is back to do what they do best - entertain and delight! Christmas is around the corner and Craig offers a special gift to Jane. He thinks Jane is exceptional at wh…
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Today on the Grandstanders it's all about survival - survival to stay healthy amongst food a-plenty at Christmas parties and survival stories from the news. Craig and Jane brings you tips for preventing Christmas party weight gain. They also talk genetics: why is it that skinny people find it difficult to put on weight and over-weight people find i…
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The Grandstanders are back to share in your Saturday mornings. Extra special this week as Criag is determined to host the show with Jane, man-flu and all! (Tune in for an animated recount of how Craig dragged himself out of bed and into the studios of Mitcham) First off the bat, switching-off strategies. In our fast paced, microwave society, do you…
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On The Grandstanders this week, Craig tells us about Jane’s trip to hospital. Jane currently has pneumonia and was bedridden and in hospital for four days. Jane said due to her current health, she might even fall asleep on air! Due to her illness, Jane challenged Craig to organise the show this week, because she had nothing prepared. The first thin…
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The Grandstanders in 'freestyle' form this week as Craig and Jane involve us in the planning of their show - on air! Kicking us off, real-life snapshots that we can all relate to. Craig confesses that he regretfully told a fib this week. The conversation which started off innocently, slowly grew out of hand - do you sometimes get caught up in the m…
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This weekend on the Grandstanders - a special treat as top athlete Scott Wintle joins us... he was a top athelete before, and still is... after becoming a paraplegic! Into waterskiing and basketball, Scott has broken world records and taken world titles - all without the use of his legs. We ask Scott about the accident one night on his backpacking …
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Every Saturday the Grandstanders are here sharing the love, doing their best to add a little something to your Saturday mornings! Things get a little personal for Jane today.....she shares with us the highlight of her week, and answers (slightly probing) questions from Craig regarding her romantic history. Was marriage a goal? Was it love at first …
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Welcome back to the Grandstanders as they wake up Melbournians from their slumber with a "whopper" of a show - as Craig Harper puts it! Join Craig and the lovely Jane O'Brien for a mind blowing adventure in the world of sports, health and well-being. The Grandstanders talk about International rules football, a 100 year old marathon runner, horrible…
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'Like it or not, we are here. Like it or not here we are.....to share, enlighten, edify and educate!' That's how Craig introduces the show at least...and it's true! The Grandstanders are back again this week - rain, hail or shine (or in the case of our office in Mitcham, internet or no internet!) Kicking us off, Jane's over-whelming experience of j…
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It's that time of the week when you are treated to two hours of sports and health and well-being. That's right folks, theGrandstanders are back again this week to keep you glued to your radios! They kick off the show with a secret that might put the security on guard. Join Craig Harper and Jane O'Brien for this week's edition of the Grandstanders. …
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It's Grandstanders installment number 14 million and 62 (if you believe Craig), on the biggest weekend in the sporting calendar. So of course, we talk the grand final (although this show went to air before Geelong's spectacular win!). Not only is it big here in Melbourne, but also around the country and even other parts of the world. There was also…
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The Grandstanders - your weekly dose of footy, sports and health and well-being. This week we welcome back our energetic co-host Jane O'Brien (no longer feeling crook!) together with the brilliant Craig Harper. Sports tops the list as usual. Footy fever continues as the Grandstanders review the highlights of the Collingwood vs Hawthorn game. Join o…
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The Grandstanders is back again this week. But this time we are one grandstander short! Our energetic co-host, Jane O'Brien seems to be a bit "crook". So Craig Harper goes out to get Sarah Wall (pictured) as a replacement? Is she going to be as energetic and power packed as Jane? Listen on to find out as Craig and Sarah kick off this week's edition…
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The Grandstanders is the name of the show. LightFM is the name of the station. 89.9 is the number on the dial. And Jane O'Brien is the lifeforce, the blood that flows through the veins of this show. With such a grand introduction from Craig Harper, this week's show has a lot to live up to! As usual, there is jam-packed sporting talk. Not only is th…
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Craig Harper and Jane O'Brien take you on a whirlwind journey filled with love, fun and a few educational health tips now and then! Join the Grandstanders as they entertain the masses again... The Grandstanders talk about the Geelong Vs Collingwood game. They also talk about some of her experiences from last week - particularly her debut at Craig's…
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Lots of sport. Lots of health. Lots of motivational stuff. That's how Craig introduces the show at least! But it turns out he was right. Not just AFL but NRL this weekend - because the Storm's winning streak has been broken! Also post workout soreness: how do you relieve those screaming muscles? And today's guest: Olympic weightlifterDeborah Acason…
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Welcome back to the Grandstanders! This is the show where Craig Harper and Jane O'Brien unravel the secrets of the health and fitness world. Spring is in the air and the Grandstanders are on a roll! Special guest Jacqui Louder - Australia's premier sports psychologist, talks to Craig and Jane about some of Craig's so-called issues! Footy as usual t…
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This week in the studio, we talk over-achieving, over-thinking and over-eating! Pint-sized, overachiever Alessandra Campisi manages to squeeze in a few sleepovers in between training and winning medals at the Karate Commonwealth Games. The photo on the right made Craig scream and run the other way - listen for an explanation of what is happening! A…
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