Best Smile Engineer Podcasts (2025)

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AN INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN WILSON’S ENGINEER LARRY LEVINE (THE BEACH BOYS’ PET SOUNDS & SMILE) (Ep. 233B) 9:01

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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, we feature the next entry in The Chuck Granata Pet Sounds Interview Series. It’s Chuck’s chat with legendary Gold Star engineer Larry Levine, the man responsible, side by side with The Wrecking Crew, for building Phil Spector’s "Wall of Sound”. His peak accomplishments in…

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FULL SHOW | Schooling in the stone ages? 1:13:14

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Ella, Jess and Ruta begin their Tuesday morning laughing about their generational differences and discover who is truly smarter than a 5th grader, before taking a trip down memory lane to reflect on their school experiences during International Education Week. We learn about Gluten Awareness Month this November by chatting to one of Australia's onl…

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FULL SHOW | Favourite high school subjects and twilight 1:09:00

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Nili, Sam and Emma start the week by celebrating the celebrities with November 17th birthdays and get passionate about the maths terms sin, cos and tan. Plus in this Movie Monday they break down the widely beloved film Twilight. Presenters: Nili Javid, Sam Kelly, Emma Giles Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am…

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THE CRUNCH | Do pickles bounce? 11:40

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Crunchmaster Ella hosts Harper, James Watson and James Starbuck in a very close Crunch. Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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INTERVIEW | This political play is taking a different approach to bridging the divide 9:35

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James Watson (writer/director) and James Starbuck (actor) join Harper and Ella in the studio ahead of Famous Last Words Theatre Company's Melbourne premiere of the one-man show 'Proud' by James Watson. We discuss how the play created in 2021 is still so heavily influenced by the same political climates today as the one it was written in and why a w…

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INTERVIEW | The face of Secret Melbourne gives his top rainy day activities 5:52

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Gene Efron from Secret Melbourne steps (back) into the Cereal Box to whet our appetites for the cosiest rainy-day activities in town. Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listene…

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UNCANCELLED | Could there be reason to smile at the dentist? 14:05

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Are they too expensive? Should we be so scared of the whizzing and whirring tools in our mouths? Dr Andrew Gikas, clinical teacher at the University of Melbourne's dental clinic, attempts to uncancel dentist. Will he be successful? Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:…

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INTERVIEW | Middle Palms on their reggae-rock fusion 13:57

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Continuing the celebrations for Ausmusic Month, Sam, Floyd and Callum from Hobart-born, Melbourne-based Middle Palms join Harper and Ella with a couple of live, acoustic performances. Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us v…

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FULL SHOW | Don't Sigh! It's Friday! 1:16:31

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Harper and Ella kick off this Friday in the Cereal Box with a live performance for Aus Music Month, before getting cosy and discovering best rainy day activities in Melbourne. We also chat to a dentist to decide whether or not they should be Uncancelled and why we're so scared of them? Lastly, we hear from a theatre company ahead of their Melbourne…

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GRAHAM NASH DISCUSSES DAVID CROSBY’S SOLO DEBUT "IF I COULD ONLY REMEMBER MY NAME" (Ep. 233) 48:27

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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, Graham Nash discusses David Crosby’s classic solo debut If I Could Only Remember My Name with commentary and stories. Discograffiti’s Wild Tales: The Graham Nash Interview Series tackles every last release the great Graham Nash ever had a hand in creating, including CSN/Y…

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FULL SHOW | Melbourne Youth Orchestras and reading from our childhood diaries 1:05:36

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What is the best activity for a rainy day? Obviously listening to Get Cereal, but to find out what a close second would be, tune in to this Thursday's episode. Ruta, Emma and Nili hear from Julia Parker at Melbourne Youth Orchestras, read from their childhood diaries and give you their results from yet another BuzzFeed quiz. Presenters: Ruta Alai, …

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Osgood Perkins (Longlegs / The Monkey / Keeper) • #376 53:46

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the horror movie making phenomenon OSGOOD PERKINS! For those who don't routinely venture down the path of modern horror, Osgood might be a fixture of the moviemaking world with whom you're yet to become acquainted. Conside…

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INTERVIEW | Future Dreaming with The Torch Project 8:38

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We chat with Clare Williams, Indigenous Arts Officer at The Torch Project, about Future Dreaming — an exhibition showcasing works by First Nations artists currently incarcerated across Victoria. Each artwork reflects the artist’s vision for the future, from personal and spiritual hopes to social and environmental change. Clare shares what inspired …

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FULL SHOW | Grey hairs, space selfies and dreamtime art 56:14

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It’s another jam-packed Wednesday in the Get Cereal studio with Sam, Rubey and Brody! In Midweek Confessions, Brody comes to terms with going grey at 23 while Rubey shares a train disaster involving her baby angel figurine. For this week’s Firsts, the team celebrates the first space selfie by Buzz Aldrin in 1966, before chatting with Tanya Hill fro…

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INTERVIEW | Australian Music Month with James Williams 5:28

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Rising local Melbourne indie pop artist, James Williams, joins the Cereal Box, fresh off his release of his recent singles for a live acoustic version of his song, 'Be Alright' in honour of Australian Music Month! Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Ruta Alai, Jessica Djendria Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 …

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THE CRUNCH | Ninja Turtles painted the Sistine Chapel?! 12:35

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Crunchmaster Ella test's how well Jess and Ruta paid attention to the show that was, quizzing their pop-culture knowledge, colour theory and end with an interesting take, who gets credit for painting the Sistine Chapel - a painter or a ninja turtle? Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Ruta Alai, Jessica Djendria Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're…

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FULL SHOW | Capitalism for Kids, AI Music, and November Releases 1:11:54

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The Cereal Box is filled to the brim with controversies today; Ella, Jess, and Ruta explore the ethics behind a new toddler skincare brand and making music with AI. However, not all is bleak in this world! November's upcoming movie and series releases are bound to cheer you right up – join the hosts as gush about their excitement. In honor of Aus M…

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Unfiltered Peds/Ortho: The Startup Numbers No One Shares 1:03:47

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In this special listener-led episode of The KiDDs Biz Podcast, the tables are turned! Moderated by co-host Davin Bickford, longtime listeners Dr. Incia and her husband/business manager Talib guest-host to interview the ever-transparent Dr. Ashley about building a thriving dual-specialty pediatric–orthodontic practice. Dr. Ashley gets candid about w…

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DON'T Save the Tooth, Choose What’s Best for the Patient 7:25

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As dentists, we’re trained to save teeth at all costs — but is that always in the patient’s best interest? In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer®, explains the concept of herodontics and why sometimes, replacing a compromised tooth with a dental implant provides a stronger, longer-lasting solution for the patient. Watch as Dr. Stanl…

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INTERVIEW | Melbourne singer-songwriter Amanduh 8:05

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In the Cereal Box this morning, Amanduh joins us to give a live performance of her newest single "Hydroplaning" and tells us the inspiration behind the song... which may or may not be related to the film 27 Dresses. Presenters: Emma and Nili Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN…

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THE CRUNCH | The Four Horsemen and Minion population stats 11:15

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How many Minions are there in the world and what are the names of The Four Horsemen? Tune in as Crunchmaster Emma gives us the answers. Presenters: Emma, Sam and Nili Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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FULL SHOW | Minion weddings, iconic tweets and Now You See Me 1:10:11

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Would you rather have a Minions themed wedding or funeral.. if you want to know what Nili, Emma and Sam would choose tune into this Monday's episode. Our presenters revisit the first film of the Now You See Me trilogy, tell us their favourite tweets of all time and have a special live performance from Melbourne-based singer Amanduh. Presenters: Emm…

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AN INTERVIEW WITH SUNDAZED RECORDS FOUNDER BOB IRWIN ABOUT THE BEACH BOYS’ PET SOUNDS (Ep. 232B) 8:42

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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, we feature the next entry in The Chuck Granata Pet Sounds Interview Series. It’s Chuck’s chat with re-issue genius Bob Irwin. Bob and his wife Mary started the Sundazed Music label in 1989. The first Sundazed releases were The Great Lost Knickerbockers Album! by The Knick…

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THE CRUNCH | Songwriting duo or law firm? 11:49

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A streak is broken as Crunchmaster Harper pits Ella, Nilli and the Japanese Film Festival's Maggie Bullen against each other in the Cereal Box. Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger, Nili Javid Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via [email protected] See …

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INTERVIEW | The Japanese film everyone must see once 6:42

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Maggie Bullen, Program Coordinator at the Japanese Film Festival, steps into the Cereal Box to preview the month of movies. Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger, Nili Javid Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via [email protected] See omnystudio.com/liste…

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INTERVIEW | The lawyers discovering the magic of community singing 6:49

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Harper and Ella chat with Kathryn Sutherland, co-director of lawyers' choir Habeas Chorus. Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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INTERVIEW | The academic take on No Nut November 6:28

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Kellie Sanders from La Trobe University joins Ella and Harper in the Cereal Box to discuss rising sex-based internet trends, and the ways in which they're impacting the youth of today. We learn ways to chat about certain trends with respect of one another, the legitimacy of these trends, and what's really at the core of 'No Nut November'. Presenter…

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FULL SHOW | Aus Music Month, Japanese Film Fest and - choirs for lawyers? 1:06:41

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The Cereal Box was jam-packed today with guests across multiple discplines sharing their insights on film, music and trends! Harper shares his most influential Australian artists, Ella spills her daily screen time, and together they learn a thing or two about internet trends, creative lawyers and Japanese culture! Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harp…

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THE BEACH BOYS’ PET SOUNDS DEEP-DIVE: “Caroline, No” (Part 7) (Ep. 232) 1:06:01

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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, Beach Boys author Chuck Granata reviews and discusses Pet Sounds’ “Caroline, No” with commentary and stories. Discograffiti’s Pet Sounds Deep-Dive Series stands as a unique combination of factual obsession and personal connection, and there’s nothing else quite like it. T…

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FULL SHOW | Vampires, slang and live music 1:06:25

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Sam, Jess and Emma debated the best vampires in media on Thursday morning. Is Count Orlock attractive? Plus Jess tests Sam on what slang from previous decades means. Presenters: Sam Kelly, Jessica Djendria, Emma Giles Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via getcereal@…

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Edith Bowman (presenter / podcaster / DJ / writer) • #375 52:46

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the very excellent and total multi-disciplined force of nature EDITH BOWMAN! Edith's appearance is long overdue but absolutely welcome, and as a long term podcaster herself in the realms of movie and soundtracks, it's a ge…

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INTERVIEW | Apple vs Android rivalry 9:58

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Sam is joined in the Cereal Box by technology journalist, Adam Turner, to speak about the launch of the first Android on this very day, in 2007. Adam explains the Apple vs Android rivalry, describes the evolution of Androids and speaks on what's next in terms of mobile tech. Presenters: Sam Kelly Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live week…

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FULL SHOW | National Donut Day, Zootopia and finish the lyric challenge 1:07:51

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This Wednesday morning, Nili, Ruta and Rubey are here to answer the hardhitting questions. Should you spend $6000 on Apple Vision Pros? Do you think Zootopia is a better movie than Wicked? We also hear Sam's recent interview with a tech expert, delving into the Apple vs Android rivalry. With a lineup of all Australian tracks to celebrate Ausmusic M…

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New Dentist? Here’s What NO ONE Tells You Your First Year 7:27

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer — who joined Stanley Dentistry as a dentist in 2008 after a career in engineering — shares the five things he wishes he’d known during that first year out of dental school. Whether you’re a new graduate. still in residency, or an early career dentist, this one’s for you. At Stanley Institute f…

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THE CRUNCH | Lots of tears were shed (on average this year) 14:04

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Crunchmaster Ella puts Ruta, Jess and guest Sami's veggie knowledge to the test in this seasonal crunch! Which records were broken, how long was the longest concert in history and is 'Thunder Down Under' the name of a race horse or a drag queen?! The answers will shock you! Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Jessica Djendria, Ruta Alai Executive Produce…

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INTERVIEW | Wilty Plant's guide to Melbournian Independance 10:45

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Self-proclaimed introvert and digital content creator, Sami Jenkins, joins Ella, Jess and Ruta in the Cereal Box to discuss finding the curiosity and joy in solo-dates. From the best places to cry in Melbourne to hosting community meet-ups, Sami dives into her ultimate guide to navigating Melbourne as an introvert, and her all-time favourite spots!…

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FULL SHOW | Togetherness and Alone-ness: Concerts, solo dates, and more! 1:10:01

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Ella, Ruta, and Jess talk all things social and anti-social in today's cereal box! Oasis just landed in Melbourne, and the trio have much to tell you about concerts and reunions. On the flip side, Melbourne's crazy weather and the adult life have led to more solo dates...but is that really a bad thing? Dropping into the cereal box is a digital cont…

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1001 ALBUM COMPLAINTS HOST ROB KASSEES’S STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO MAKE A RECORD (Ep. 231B) 10:28

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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, Dave Gebroe interviews our brother podcast’s host Rob Kassees as he walks us through the process of creating and releasing your own album, something he’s done many times over by this point. In fact, he’s just released an initial sold-out vinyl press run of a new record th…

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THE CRUNCH | Finish the iconic Australian song lyrics... 17:37

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Finish the iconic Australian song lyrics in this edition of the crunch hosted by Sam. Emma and Nili go head to head in an Australia themed quiz. Presenters: Sam Kelly, Nili Javid, Emma Giles Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via [email protected] See omnystudio.c…

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FULL SHOW | Guilty pleasure films, Christmas trees and Aussie music 1:09:11

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Sam, Emma and Nili start Aus music month with a bang. They reminisce on their favourite music memories and debate how early is too early to start celebrating christmas. Plus they discuss the movie the Kissing Booth, while dissecting their guilty pleasure films. Presenters: Emma Giles, Sam Kelly, Nili Javid Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're…

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THE CRUNCH | What are the eight lollies in a party mix big? 16:52

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Crunchmaster Harper pits Sam and Ella against each other to see who holds the superior Halloween knowledge. Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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INTERVIEW | The Downball Australia president tell us how to run our tournament 12:19

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How are we going to find the best downball player in Victoria? National federation president Andrew Philp joins us to set the rules and regulations. Do you have what it takes to be crowned Victoria's greatest downballer? Email us [email protected] or flick a DM on Instagram @GetCerealSYN Presenters: Harper Pestinger, Ella Le Fournour Executive P…

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HANDY HISTORY | The transformation of Melbourne's iconic lanes 14:35

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How did the likes of Hosier Lane and Degraves Street go from afterthoughts to coffee spots? Richard Broome - the Royal Historical Society of Victoria's former president and definitely not Jack The Ripper - joined us to share what lessons can come out of a century of change. And if you like this chat, there's an even more detailed book! It's co-writ…

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TONY ASHER TALKS ABOUT WORKING WITH BRIAN WILSON ON THE BEACH BOYS’ PET SOUNDS (PART 3) (Ep. 231) 30:48

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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, the next entry in The Chuck Granata Pet Sounds Interview Series, Discograffiti presents Part 3 of Chuck’s chat with Tony Asher, Brian Wilson’s lyrical collaborator on Pet Sounds. This is easily the best, most honest and unguarded Tony Asher interview in existence. Huge th…

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FULL SHOW | The downball talent quest, Jack The Ripper and a controversial water pour 1:13:42

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Harper and Ella wrap up October with their most spook-tacular show yet! The Cereal Box is popping with guests, and the crew gets geared up for a massive weekend of music and parties. There are Halloween look-alikes, Ella uncovers a goosebumping Melbourne mystery and Harper has a huge issue with a certain co-presenter's table service. Presenters: El…

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FULL SHOW | Reheated nachos, top TV moments and Halloween lollies 1:04:31

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What are the most iconic TV moments? Nili, Ruta and Emma start the countdown to Halloween by finding out what halloween lollies they are most like. Together they break down more gen z slang and introduce Nili to the world's biggest current girl group. Presenters: Nili Javid, Ruta Alai, Emma Giles Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger We're live week…

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Joanna Scanlan (The Thick Of It / After Love / Slow Horses) • #374 1:01:52

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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the fabulous actor JOANNA SCANLAN! Joanna's portfolio is truly inspiring and just a cursory glance at her IMDB page will take a good minute or two. This is a wonderful walk down not only memory lane but also the many plane…

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INTERVIEW | Halloween with Spiegel Haus and Jazz x Jaffles 8:03

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What do you get when you mix live music, cocktails, and spooky snacks? Melbourne’s most creative Halloween party! We chat with Hannah from Spiegel Haus and Charlie from Jazz x Jaffles about their upcoming collaboration, how the eerie concept came to life, and what sets it apart from your usual Halloween night out. They also share when and where it’…

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INTERVIEW | From the first internet signal to search engine smarts 9:46

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What started as a single message in 1969 has become the world’s biggest communication network — but how did we get here? We chat with Justin Zobel, computer science academic and Melbourne’s very own “search engine guy,” about the early controversy around Australia’s role in the internet’s creation, how it’s evolved, and the lasting impact of online…

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INTERVIEW | Halloween at the Old Melbourne Gaol 6:38

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What does it take to bring a real-life haunted attraction to life? We chat with Katherine Toohey, Operations Manager at the Old Melbourne Gaol, about how the team transforms one of Melbourne’s most historic (and eerie) landmarks for Halloween. Katherine shares how they bring the “haunted” side of the Gaol to life, fan-favourite scares returning thi…