Exploring culture through food. Each week Jonathan Green serves up a new dish or ingredient, uncovering the rich layer of stories, traditions, and innovations behind it. From the origins and cultural significance to the science and economics of food, we explore how what we eat shapes and is shaped by our world. From humble street food to gourmet delicacies, discover the fascinating narratives that make every bite a story worth telling.
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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.
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Art Smitten is SYN's weekly guide to arts, culture and entertainment in Australia and around the world. With a focus on youth and emerging arts, we're here to showcase culture ahead of the curve. From our base in Naarm/Melbourne, contributors interview, review, and cover the very best of what the world’s second-most liveable city has to offer. Whether it's film, fashion, photography or Fauvism you're into, Art Smitten is the place!
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Two over-committed and under-rested writers share their NaNoWriMo journey.
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SHOWTIME podcasts feature in-depth conversations with the people shaping Melbourne’s vibrant theatre scene. Offering an insider’s guide to the world of live performance, the series spotlights a ‘who’s who’ of both established and emerging talents. From the latest in Musical Theatre, Plays, and Cabaret, to behind-the-scenes stories and upcoming productions, SHOWTIME with Andrew G captures the essence of what makes Melbourne’s stages come alive, celebrating the artists and shows that define th ...
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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, a ...
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Art Guide Australia is a print and online publication exploring contemporary Australian art.
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Country Creatives is a podcast for and about the incredible creative people living throughout our regional areas, who are traversing the many stages of creating a business around what they love and getting paid for it. Whether you are in the early stages of your creative endeavour or already further down your creative path, join Caleb Maxwell (Hebron Films) and Reece Hendy (Nacho Station) as they interview thriving creatives from across the creative sphere about their success stories and hel ...
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Ageless Radiance Club takes you behind the velvet ropes of ageless beauty and the science of rejuvenation. I open my little black book of celebrities, surgeons, cosmetic doctors, scientists, glam squads, products and leading-edge experts that can help transform your vitality and beauty and rejuvenate you from the inside out. More than a destination for trusted advice, Ageless Radiance Club is a portal that connects you with a suite of solutions, experts, and choices to address your every con ...
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Retire to the eclectic environs of the RN Drive Drawing Room, for music, musings and unexpected conversations. The Drawing Room is equal parts performance space, salon, and kitchen table confessional.
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Welcome to Whispers in the Wings, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the theatrical world! Join host Australian-based Associate Producer and Stage Manager Joshua Broadbent as he welcomes seasoned industry professionals to share their fascinating career journeys, from humble beginnings to the exhilarating present. With a focus on stage managers and technical creatives, each episode dives deep into their experiences, passions, and even the challenges they've faced along the way. T ...
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WordRoom explores Australian writing across all genres, including the well established, emerging writers, and also writers producing excellent work in unexpected w.ays
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Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a writer, publisher, and award-winning podcaster based in Penang, Malaysia, with a deep passion for uncovering the stories that shaped our world. As the Southeast Asia Editor for International Living magazine, Keith explores the intersections of history, culture, and modern life across the region. A dynamic lecturer and storyteller, he speaks internationally on Southeast Asian politics, economics, and history—bringing the past to life with clarity, wit, and insight. K ...
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Join renowned entrepreneur, speaker, and property investment expert, Zaki Ameer, Founder of DDP Property on a transformative journey to unlock your full potential and achieve unparalleled success. In "The Success Blueprint," Zaki shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and real-life experiences that will empower you to take charge of your life and reach new heights in business and personal growth. Each episode delves into key principles of success, from mastering the art of propert ...
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Step Brewers Podcast is a no holds barred commentary on the beer scene in Australia. Through a shared loved of great grog, the two certified reptiles join forces to share their views, unverified facts and feverish passion for Australian beer. The boys bring their unique experience and perspectives to a banter laden podcast with epic segments, impassioned rants, technical interviews, unadulterated opinions and truth nuggets. Quite arguably the best beer podcast in Australia.
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Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive producer Sarah Maguire.
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Dan Slevin, Simon Werry and Kailey Carruthers host a weekly guide to what's on at the movies - in New Zealand and around the world. Featuring reviews of all the latest releases and festivals, plus news and interviews, giveaways and competitions, we are also the home of the "two-word review". We love going to the pictures, so this podcast is all about the flicks. You won't find anything here here about DVD, home video, on demand or anything like that. Cinematica is all about going out and sha ...
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We interview your favorite romance authors! Join your co-hosts, Cara Lockwood/Cara Tanamachi, a USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 books whose first novel, I Do (But I Don't) was made into a Lifetime Original movie, and her co-host, husband, and real-life romantic hero, PJ, (co-host of the Braving Business Podcast) as they get to know the writers behind your favorite Happily-Ever-Afters. We'll skip to the good parts - of new books, backstories, and inspirations. Join us and add a l ...
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Your weekly guide to pop culture in Australia. Mostly the fun bits. Karl Quinn is an entertainament writer for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald; Andrew Young is a musician, DJ, pedagogue and all-round man-about-town. Together they are The Clappers, and together they present this always-on-the-pulse and frequently hilarious look at culture high and low. If it's happening in film, TV, books, galleries - and let's not forget cycling - there's a 50-50 chance it's happening on The Clappers. Mayb ...
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Jaclyn Crupi visits Heartland, the abundant garden of Jac Semmler, author of Super Bloom: A field guide to flowers for every gardener' to talk about gardening, beauty, the book and of course maximum flowers in a special one off podcast. Super Bloom: A field guide to flowers for every gardener is published by Thames and Hudson. Available online and in all great bookstores across Australia and NZ. Release in the Northern Hemisphere in May 2023.
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Paulo Brignardello has an MBA from the Catholic University of Chile. He is a seasoned corporate professional with over 18 years of experience in mining, food, and investment industries for multinational companies. he is a founder of a private equity fund and financial service companies, looking to help clients with project finance, financing structures, joint ventures, and financial solutions. Paulo Brignardello has developed his business and career in the USA, Chile, Perú, Argentina, UK and ...
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The Hong Kong On Screen Podcast is a podcast about Hong Kong cinema, hosted by HongKongers. It is brought to you by Hong Kong On Screen, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that aims to preserve and promote Hong Kong culture, especially Hong Kong cinema. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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The ultimate weekly podcast for book lovers: Tell Me What To Read, hosted by Australian book expert Ben Hunter, shares all the latest book recommendations, reviews and tea on the hottest new releases! Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia www.booktopia.com.au. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Lady Emma Hamilton – Love, Loss, and Legend - Part Three
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13:00Send us a text In this final episode of the Nelson and Emma saga, the guns fall silent — but the story is far from over. As the smoke clears at Trafalgar, Britain gains its greatest hero, and Emma Hamilton loses everything she loves. Keith Hockton takes you from the decks of HMS Victory to the quiet despair of Merton Place and the lonely exile of C…
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Why we need to cancel cancel culture — with defamation barrister Sue Chrysanthou
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54:34When people say or do the wrong thing, we have laws and a legal system that should be able to deliver consequences and, hopefully justice. But in this digital age, the human instinct to inflict punishment in the court of public opinion has reached fever pitch. So do we want to live by mob rule, or the rule of law? The 2025 James Merralls Fellowship…
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The Truth About GLP-1 and Midlife Weight Loss: Global Expert Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen on Inflammation, Hormones and Ageing Well
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1:05:10In this insightful conversation, endocrinologist Dr Rocio Salas-Whalen joins Bahar to demystify the science and emotional journey behind GLP-1 medications. They explore how these drugs—originally developed for diabetes—have become a cornerstone of modern metabolic and hormonal health. From microdosing pitfalls to the importance of muscle preservati…
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On today's Rec Center, Mango introduces listeners to his pal Matthew Shaer's brand new podcast Origin Stories. If you're someone who misses the Longform podcast, loves to learn about the craft of writing, or just want to hear more from your favorite author and filmmaker, Origin Stories is probably what you've been looking for. On today's episode, M…
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Admiral Horatio Nelson – The Man Who Loved Emma - Part Two
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1:06:52Send us a text Last time, we told the story of Lady Emma Hamilton, the woman who loved Nelson. This time, we tell the story of the man who loved her back… and the battle that would make him immortal. It’s September, 1805. England waits in fear of invasion. Across the Channel, Napoleon’s armies are massing, and one man stands between Britain and dis…
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A baker's delights — Helen Goh and the meaning of life
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28:28Longtime Ottolenghi associate Helen Goh fell into a career in cooking after first studying psychology. She draws on both aspects of her training in her first solo cookbook, Baking and the Meaning of Life. Helen argues that the inessential nature of sweet treats elevates the act of baking beyond quotidian cooking, and that sharing baked goods is a d…
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9 Spooky, Ooky Facts About Charles Addams
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30:03We all know the famous family—but what about the man behind them, lurking in the shadows? Mango and Gabe decided to celebrate Halloween by unearthing some weird, delightful, and weirdly delightful stories about cartoonist Charles Addams, from his childhood love of creeping around vacant houses to the unexpected way his TV show made tech history. Wa…
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You start when the queen is ready and the vibes are right - with Caitie Murphy
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58:44Join Josh as he chats with stage manager Caitie Murphy, who swears drag shows are “held together with gaff tape and prayer,” and whose work spans theatre, opera and the glitter-filled world of drag. Caitie shares her journey from studying music to calling operas and managing the beautiful chaos of drag shows. She opens up about the realities of w…
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Out of this world — with Booker Prize winning author Samantha Harvey
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54:09For all of human history, space has been a place of mystery, awe and fascination. But unless you're an astronaut, a billionaire, or a pop star, most of us will never have the opportunity to travel there — except in our minds. This conversation features two writers who've used the perspective of space to explore our humanity, Earth's place in the un…
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How the Stage Helped Them Rediscover Themselves
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24:17Get ready to crank up the volume because School of Rock is more than just kids with guitars, it’s a celebration of passion, purpose, and the power of music to bring people together. Onstage, John Yanko and Anna Dinyés rock out as part of the electrifying cast, but behind the amps and anthems is a story of rediscovery, growth, and pure joy. Their sh…
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What Artists See? Critic Quentin Sprague helps you get to the messy human heart of art
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54:34Have you ever visited an art gallery full of wonder, ready to be inspired, only to leave feeling like it was all a bit over your head? You're about to meet one writer whose new book of essays rejects the over-complication and gets to the messy, human heart of art. What Artists See is a collection of essays from award-winning arts writer and critic …
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Heather Colley's debut novel The Gilded Butterfly Effect is the dark academia book of fall
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29:59Send us a text Heather Colley’s debut novel THE GILDED BUTTERFLY EFFECT out now tells a dark academia tale about the truth behind the glittering surface of sorority life. Colley's short fiction has won awards including the Oxford Review of Books short fiction prize, the Hopwood Award, the BNU-Oxford short fiction prize (runner-up), and the Desperat…
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9 Halloween Facts to Stuff in Your Pillowcases!
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10:13In Iowa, you can't just show up on your neighbor's doorstep with a costume... kids have to work for the treats! Grab your pillowcase, bucket, or plastic pumpkin-shaped pail and join Will, Mango, and Gabe for a very sweet-and-spooky episode to get yourself excited for Halloween This episode originally aired on October 26, 2017. Got a question you’d …
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Matrescence — on the metamorphosis of motherhood
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54:58When a child is born, so too is a mother. This idea, known as "matrescence", was first conceived in the 1970s by American medical anthropologist Dana Raphael. Parenting in 2025 looks very different in many ways, the scientific evidence now supports the theory that women undergo radical physiological, psychological and social changes during pregnanc…
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AI for Beginners: What the Average Person Needs to Know About Artificial Intelligence
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37:17You have probably heard people saying many times over, 'You need to learn AI skills.' You may not know exactly what that means, but that's where we come in. In today's episode, we go over 5 key skills that we believe everyone should develop in the currently evolving job market. We break down these essential, non-technical abilities and explain why …
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Alexander the Great — A genius? A tyrant? A visionary? A killer? A maniac?
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42:52He was undefeated in battle and established one of the largest empires in history. But his legacy goes beyond his military conquests. He increased trade between East and West, spread the Greek civilisation and founded cultural centres that still thrive today. Learn more about Alexander the Great's life, personality and impact with a fresh perspecti…
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Lady Emma Hamilton - The Woman Who Loved Nelson - Part One
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1:10:29Send us a text You know, every so often, history gifts us a character so dazzling, so impossible, that they almost seem invented. Lady Emma Hamilton was one of them. Born into poverty, she reinvented herself again and again, actress, artist’s muse, courtesan, and eventually, the most famous mistress in England. But Emma wasn’t just a pretty face. S…
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Feta than ever — Australia's quest for greater cheese
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28:36Guest presenter Alice Zaslavsky takes a close look at Australia's maturing cheese culture. Thanks to adventurous cheesemakers and entrepreneurs in the 1970s and 80s, Australia's penchant for mousetrap cheddar has evolved to embrace a wide variety of cheeses. But is our homegrown cheese market as ripe as it could be?…
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Being Curious for a Living with Josh & Chuck from Stuff You Should Know
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45:30We’re closing out this week of curiosity with our good pals Josh and Chuck (and super producer Jeri!) from Stuff You Should Know. It’s a wide-ranging, brain-tickling conversation that touches on everything from childhood obsessions to SYSK behind-the-scenes stories to the shocking truth about off-mic personas. Plus: Everyone tries to figure out whi…
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Are We Doomed to Lose Curiosity As We Age?
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32:31Today Will and Mango explore the science of curiosity at different ages: how school can help (or hurt) kids’ curiosity, why middle age may make you less curious, and what we know about babies’ curiosity, even though they can’t fill out questionnaires. Plus: A conversation with a researcher who made a surprising discovery about elderly people, and e…
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Nobel laureate Donna Strickland on her life in lasers
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57:39She became the third ever woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018, and the first in 50 years. This is the story of how Donna Strickland became a "Laser Jock", and why she's now on a mission to restore trust in science. This event was recorded at the Centre for Ideas at the University of New South Wales. Speakers Donna StricklandProfessor in t…
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Send us a text Most people know Samuel Pepys as the man who gave us one of the greatest diaries in English history, a meticulous observer of the Plague, the Great Fire of London, and the Restoration court. A man of reason, order, and astonishing curiosity. But turn the page a little further, and a different Pepys begins to emerge, darker, more conf…
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Those Who Dream, Drive and Strive Always Find A Way To Thrive
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25:45Get ready to crank up the volume because this is not your average school story. In School of Rock the Musical, Dylan Crawley and Imogen Alexander prove that following your dreams never goes out of tune. What starts as a conversation about returning to the stage quickly turns into a reflection on passion, purpose, and the power of music to bring peo…
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Can Pets Be Curious? How About Wild Chimps?
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32:09Today we’re taking a break from human curiosity and turning our attention to other animals. What makes hummingbirds explore different flowers? Are we to blame for rats’ curiosity? Are animals in the wild more or less curious than animals in captivity? And if you were a zebrafish, which would you find more interesting: a white shell or a purple cup?…
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Ziggy Ramo’s latest project asks what makes us human?
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54:34Ziggy Ramo is an award-winning musician and author whose latest book titled Human?: A lie that has been killing us since 1788 weaves song, visual art and personal history to present a new way of looking at this country’s past. Led by Mparntwe and Alice Springs-based poet Laurie May, Ziggy reflects on the project and where it took him at the Byron W…
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Artist Interview - Nur Aishah Kenton + MIFF 2025 Film Reviews
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49:25We are joined by photographer, artist and co-founder of the Pacific Centre for Photographic Arts Aishah Kenton in this episode of Art Smitten. Listen to hear all about the workshops and programs that PCPA facilitate along with Aishah’s own photographic art practice! In the second half of the show, the team review films seen in the final weeks of th…
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Where did the saying “curiosity killed the cat” come from, and is it just a way for the rich and powerful to oppress everyone else? (Hint: yes.) Today on the show, Will and Mango take a look at curiosity’s checkered history: from the Middle Ages (when it was considered a threat to society) to the 17th century (when it became downright trendy) to to…
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New legislation to protect you against invasion of your privacy
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54:362025 is a landmark year for Australian privacy law. The new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy came into effect in June this year. This could be a breakthrough providing you with a better way to protect your privacy interests through the court system. Big Ideas digs deep into its origins, its inspirations, and its potential future. Pre…
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Skip To The Good Part (recorded) LIVE at RARE25 in Melbourne, Australia!
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59:24Send us a text Couldn't head down under to the RARE25 romance conference in Melbourne, Australia? Well, we've got it covered from author interviews to quick chats with attendees. We'll help you feel like you were there! Discover new authors and old favorites, like #1 New York Times bestseller author of Twisted Love, Ana Huang! We also talk to: Aidy…
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Get ready to see motherhood in a new light — this is not your average “mum influencer” story. In The Mum and Bubba Episode, content creator Althea Cayton opens up about raising her daughter in a digital world, balancing authenticity with privacy, and how the magic of theatre and storytelling is shaping their everyday life. What began as a creative …
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What Does Curiosity Really Do To Our Brains?
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35:10Every day this week, we’re exploring a different aspect of curiosity—you know, the thing that makes you listen to this show. We’re starting off by discovering what happens in our brains when we experience curiosity, why some things make us curious and others don’t, how a lack of novelty can lead to pretty strange behavior, and how all of this ties …
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How to build a stock exchange — the past, present and future of finance
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58:35This rollicking history traces the evolution of the London stock exchange, from the Transatlantic slave trade to modern day missions to Mars, arguing that the financial markets wield the power to bring down governments, and shape our societies, for better and for worse. This lecture was recorded at the Australian National University. Speakers Phili…
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When the Future Was Beautiful: The Art Deco Story
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37:40Send us a text Art Deco, it’s the style that made the future look glamorous. Born from the ashes of the First World War, it captured an age hungry for beauty, speed, and progress. You can see it in the skyline of New York, the sweep of an ocean liner, the shimmer of a cocktail bar at midnight. In this episode, we dive into the world of Art Deco, th…
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Fifty years ago, not all Australians had ready access to a wok. Today, it is an essential kitchen item. But perhaps you could be getting even more from what 'wok therapist' Grace Young calls 'the most indispensable culinary tool in the world.' We trace the wok's history, its many uses and get best-practice tips from two wok masters.…
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Want to know which billionaire speaks Esperanto fluently? Or what country almost adopted Esperanto as its national language? Or why Hitler and Stalin were both afraid of Dr. Esperanto (actually Doktoro Esperanto)? Join Will and Mango as they dive into the incredible world of constructed languages and also discover why William Shatner isn't just the…
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Is Jane Austen the greatest English novelist of all time?
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1:00:55She's on a bank note (British 10 pounds), and a bath soap (Suds and Sensibility), and she also wrote some of the most beloved novels in English literature. Why has Jane Austen become such an enduring cultural force, and what makes us return to her works time and time again? This event, celebrating 250 years since Jane Austen's birth, was recorded a…
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The Power of Reinvention at Midlife with Kylie Jones, Fifty and Fearless Founder
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49:01In this deeply inspiring episode of Ageless Radiance Club, host Bahar Etminan sits down with Kylie Jones, founder of 50 and Fearless, to explore what it really means to reinvent yourself in midlife. After personal loss, Kylie rebuilt her life and created a thriving global community where women over 50 are celebrated, supported and seen. The convers…
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HAMILTON STAR Reveals How Her Project Earned an ARIA NOMINATION
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25:10Vidya Makan is back on the Showtime podcast, this time in the Melbourne studio, to talk about the momentous success of her groundbreaking original Australian musical, The Lucky Country, following its ARIA nomination for Best Original Soundtrack or Musical Theater Album. Vidya dives deep into the painstaking, nearly two-year-long process of creating…
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The Modern Monk's Guide to Mastering the Mind Manish Mallas, Neuroscience & Mindfulness Expert at Gwinganna
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52:47In this enlightening episode, Bahar is joined by Manish Mallas, a neuroscience-informed mindfulness teacher whose lineage traces back to the Buddha himself. Blending ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience, Manish brings clarity and depth to the practice of mindfulness for contemporary life. The conversation explores the transformative power of min…
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We’re F**ed! It’s too late to avoid civilisational collapse. 2025 Beaker Street Festival Great Debate
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52:49Is the end of the world nigh, or just the end of the world as we know it? Are we set to doom-scroll our way to apocalypse? Or is this the moment we wake up to ourselves, change course, and save the planet? Don't miss this hilarious battle of brains and bravado when two teams join Big Ideas' host and science journalist Natasha Mitchell at Hobart Cit…
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Send us a text In the summer of 1936, a group of generals launched a coup to save Spain from its own democracy. What followed was a nightmare. The Spanish Civil War would claim half a million lives and divide a nation for generations. From Franco’s ruthless rise to the bombing of Guernica, from the dreams of the Republic to the betrayal of the demo…
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Can Pneumatic Tubes and Robot Sharks Solve Our Garbage Crisis?
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38:59Today Mango and producer Mary are talking trash! Discover how people used to deal with trash (hint: it involved thousands of feral pigs), and why garbology is an actual science that can teach us a lot about ourselves. Plus, we take a look at the most creative modern garbage disposal technologies, from underground tubes to robot sharks to giant anth…
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Deepfakes & Digital Identity: When AI Creates People Like Tilly & Diella
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35:13Do you know who Tilly Norwood and Diella are? Well, here's a hint: They aren't real. However, you may not have guessed just by seeing their photos, hearing their voices, and even checking their social media accounts (really)! In this episode, we discuss how Generative Artificial Intelligence models have become so lifelike that you may not believe y…
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Who killed the liberal international order (and what comes next)?
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55:37Conflict and great power rivalries are on the rise, democracy is in retreat, and multilateral institutions created to maintain global cooperation appear increasingly toothless. So is the world as we've known it coming to an end? And if so, what will replace it? This speech was recorded at the University of Queensland on 17 September 2025. Speaker A…
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We talk gothic romance and dark fantasy with bestselling author S.T. Gibson!
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38:31Send us a text S.T. Gibson is the #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of A DOWRY OF BLOOD and other novels. Her gothic romances and dark fantasy novels have been nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award and a British Fantasy Award, and longlisted for a British Science Fiction Association Award. A graduate of the creative writing program …
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The Brutal Truth About Making It as an Actor
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21:15Louisa Mignone joined the Showtime podcast to share her journey from growing up in a lively household of five siblings to becoming one of Australia’s most versatile actors in theatre, film, and television. With a career spanning acclaimed theatre productions and standout screen roles, Louisa spoke about what it takes to sustain a creative career, n…
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Can the Democrats save democracy in the US?
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54:36The Democratic Party in America is in an identity crisis. It's shifting priorities to claw back grounds from the Republicans. But is it too little, too late? How can the Democrats respond to a radicalising and increasingly authoritarian-minded Republican Party? The Future of America's Democratic Party presented by the American Academy in Berlin Spe…
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The tireless guide — Michelin and other tastemakers
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28:35Before Tik Tok and Google Reviews, there was the Michelin Guide. First published 125 years ago, the guide encouraged drivers to wear out their tyres by visiting the best restaurants in France, as judged by the guide's mysterious inspectors. The inspectors' identities are still a closely guarded secret, but the new documentary series Knife Edge: Cha…
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Why did Venus Flytraps Develop a Taste for Meat?
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35:02From plants that eat rats and frogs, to the strange reason bats curl up in pitcher plants, Will and Mango explore the eerie world of carnivorous plants. This episode originally aired on November 9, 2018. Got a question you’d like us to answer? A rabbit hole you think we should explore? Email [email protected] or leave us a message at (302) 405-5…
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The Hidden Reason Mamma Mia! The Musical Is a GLOBAL HIT
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16:45Ruth McGurk and Katie Loxston joined the Showtime podcast to share the irresistible joy of bringing the iconic musical Mamma Mia! to Geelong. Playing the mother-daughter duo Donna and Sophie, they dive into what makes this show a timeless, global phenomenon. The infectious music of ABBA is the heart of the production, with the cast highlighting how…
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