Best Crowd Pleaser Podcasts (2025)

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Sarah Boorer shares her perfect crowd-pleaser casserole 6:20

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Phil finds what's cooking in the kitchen with Sarah Boorer who shares a recipe for potato and mushroom casserole with crunchy topping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Friday 26th September 56:01

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This Week in Canberra with Jess Wang 6:30

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Phil speaks with Newswire political writer Jess Wang about the rising popularity of Andrew Hastie, plus how the RBA have made the call to ban surcharge on card payments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Friday 26th September 2:36:47

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Listen to the Full Show Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Are too many political parties more harmful than good? 6:24

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Phil speaks to William Partlett from University of Melbourne about how he believes the rise of 'cartel parties' in Australia threatens our democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Were the Pyramids really made by aliens? 9:27

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Phil finds out from Dr. Zahi Hawass about the secrets behind the construction of the Pyramid and if they really were built by aliens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Gil Tucker shares his sliding door moment that got him into acting 11:57

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Phil spoke to Gil Tucker of Cop Shop fame about how he found his sliding doors moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Wake Up Australia with Phil O'Neil - - Thursday 25th September 56:13

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Is university the answer? 4:11

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Phil speaks with Andrew Norton from Monash University about the downward trend of university enrolments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Thursday 25th September 2:37:11

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Australia's birthrate has dropped to less than half of the 50s and 60s baby boom 10:53

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Phil speaks with Leith Van Onselen who discusses how birth rate in Australia has reached a new low due to cost of living pressures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Terry Barnes gives his take on Albanese meeting Trump 15:43

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Phil speaks with Terry Barnes about Trump and Albanese, the fallout over Palestine recognition and the implications of Jimmy Kimmel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Dr Karl answers why do we get goosebumps 9:09

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Phil asks Dr Karl Kruszelnicki questions on behalf of the listeners, including why we get goosebumps and where have all the sparrows gone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Wake Up Australia with Phil O'Neil - Wednesday 24th September 56:05

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Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Wednesday 24th September 2:36:38

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How has the western world expanded? Dr David Flint explains more 17:18

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David Flint explains how he believes the King identified the extraordinary advances in every field of endeavor made in the English-speaking world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Fancy staying in a celebrity home? This is how you can 6:16

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Phil chats with digital real estate writer Lydia Kellner who reveals the hotlist of celebrity homes you can stay at on your next getaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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How much money should you have to comfortably retire? 5:58

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Phil speaks with UniMelb research fellow Kyle Peyton on whether or not next generation can afford to retire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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The Albanese government has finally set a 2035 climate course 10:08

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Phil speaks with Energy Program Director Tony Wood about how he believes net zero has made it's course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Tuesday 23rd September 2:39:25

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Could mass Cyber attacks happen in Australia? 4:34

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Amid the large European airport disruptions, Phil speaks with Professor Nigel Phair about how protected is Australia from cyber attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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How dogs can improve dementia 10:50

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Phil speaks with Russell Setright about how our four-legged friends can improve mental wellness when at risk of dementia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Should the Optus chief quit? 7:06

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Phil speaks with Industry Fellow Helen Bird who provides five fixes that would do far more to stop another 000 failures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - Monday 22nd September 52:50

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A.G. Gancarski - Anthony Albanese warned over Palestinian recognition 7:53

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Mike speaks with New York Post columnist A.G. Gancarski about US Republican warnings to Anthony Albanese over Palestinian recognition. Republicans told Australia, France, Canada, and the UK that backing Palestinian statehood at the UN would clash with US interests, threatening “punitive measures.” The Prime Minister, now in New York for the UN Gene…

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Nicole Senior - Optus under fire after 000 failure 12:05

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Mike speaks with radio host and commentator Nicole Senior after Optus admitted it ignored at least five warnings that triple zero wasn’t working. The telco confirmed customer calls about the outage were mishandled by an offshore centre, with the failure linked to at least three deaths. CEO Stephen Rue admitted processes weren’t followed, as pressur…

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Latest release movies & entertainment with Alex First 11:20

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Mike Jeffreys talks movies and entertainment with Alex First, editor of itellyouwhatithink.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Brendan O'Neill - Charlie Kirk & the savagery of cancel culture 10:42

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Mike speaks with Brendan O’Neill, Editor of spiked and author of After the Pogrom, about the shooting of Charlie Kirk and the rise of cancel culture. O’Neill reflects on Kirk’s commitment to open debate, describing the attack as an attempt to silence free thought. He contrasts Kirk’s Enlightenment-style belief in robust discussion with today’s cult…

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Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Monday 22nd September 2:35:14

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Winning young voters & fixing debate: Terry Barnes on Liberal Party challenges 13:26

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Mike speaks with Terry Barnes, columnist, political consultant and former Howard government adviser, about how the Liberal Party can better connect with young voters and why today’s politicians struggle with debating skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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National Days for September 22 18:44

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Mike Jeffreys chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 22nd September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Why comfort viewing feels so good 13:48

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Mike chats with Dr Marny Lishman, Health & Community Psychologist, about why we love comfort viewing. Rewatching familiar shows like Seinfeld offers nostalgia, escapism, laughter, and a sense of certainty—especially in stressful times. It also eases decision fatigue and lowers the risk of being let down by something new. While comforting, Dr Lishma…

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Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Friday 19th September 56:06

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What will the under-16 social media ban mean for Australians? 5:27

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Phil catches up with Lisa Given from RMIT University who discusses the elements at play in the time leading up to the social media ban for under-16-year-olds in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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This week in Canberra with Jess Wang 4:23

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Phil and Jess take a look at the big stories that made news in Canberra this week, including Albanese’s visit to PNG and the 2035 target. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Friday 19th September 2:37:47

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The Coalition should dump ‘net zero' says Leith van Onselen 11:27

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Phil speaks with the Leith van Onselen the Unconventional Economist about how he believes rationing energy use ultimately rations growth and living standards, and will result in the complete deindustrialisation of Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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How Diana became the 'People’s Princess' 7:41

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Phil speaks with Giselle Bastin about the cultural relevance of Princess Diana 28 years on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Paranormal Friday: The science of blackholes 15:14

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Phil speaks with author and scientific researcher Marcus Chown about how we all came to be thanks to suppermassive blackholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Rove McManus shares his story from community TV to entertaining America 18:41

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For this week's Peeping Tom, Phil speaks with Rove McManus about his career in TV and entertainment from the days of Rove Live to present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Wake Up with Phil O'Neil - Thursday 18th September 55:49

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Viral violent videos on social media are skewing young people’s sense of the world 6:10

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Phil speaks with Samuel Cornell from UNSW who explains the ramifications of large volumes of violent videos of current affairs like Charlie Kirk being released available freely to watch online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Overnights with Phil O'Neil - Thursday 18th September 2:38:29

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Ruthless Ant Queens Enslave Rivals to Create Cloned Hybrid Worker 5:54

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Phil speaks with Chris Reid from Macquarie University about the behavioral study of how ants work together and may have been the first to discover AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Terry Barnes comments on Albanese's fallout to secure treaty with PNG 19:18

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Phil speaks with Terry Barnes about the week in politics so far, including how Chinese officials accusing Australia of a two-faced policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Dr Daryl Sparkes says a pretty face helped make Robert Redford a star 6:31

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Phil and Dr Daryl Sparkes discuss the life and times of Robert Redford and what was the key to his success on the silver screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki answers if we turn green before we're sick 10:51

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Phil asks Dr Karl questions on behalf of the listeners, including which species will be the one to outlive everybody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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Wake Up Australia with Phil O'Neil - Wednesday 17th September 55:52

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What is the future of free trade? Professor Peter Draper explains 6:23

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Phil speaks with Professor Peter Draper from the University of Adelaide on the ramifications that have been caused by President Trump's abandonment of the rulebook on trade and whether free trade has a future elsewhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC

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James Ward discusses whether Sydney can sort out it's Paramatta Rd problem 6:11

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Phil speaks with James Ward from Drive.com.au about the government plans to uplift Paramatta Rd and how it can benefit the wider Sydney area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 2GB & 4BC