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This week on a special long version of the Breakfasters, Reg Mombassa talks about his new book The Mind and Times of Reg Mombassa. Adam Zwar came in and gave us the hot tip on the new season of Wilfred. Suzie outdid herself on Diet Schmiet with a full roast turkey with all the trimmings. The professionals segment saw the return of bodyguard Hans Van Beuge and finally, Tony Martin talks Twitter and talking books.

This week on the Breakfasters, Jess McGuire joined Fee and Sam in the studio. Lou reviewed the book The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon. Fee gave us the goss on hosting the EG awards. Our professional was golfer, Scott Howard and Brad reviewed the new Terry Gilliam film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

This week on the Breakfasters Suzie went with a Christmas theme on Diet Schmiet and cooked up a delicious roast pork. Artist Oslo Davis was in to talk about his exhibition This Annoying Life at Lamington Drive. There was a ring-in about crappy Christmas presents and finally cyclist extraordinaire Cadel Evans was in to talk about his new book Close to Flying.

This week on the Breakfasters Sean "The Birdman" Dooley gave us the verdict on Twitch-a-thon. Lou Swinn reviewed Generation A by Douglas Coupland. Jess McGuire needed some exercise inspiration so there was a ring-in for running songs and our professional was librarian Loise Anderson.

This week on the Breakfasters, Sean "The Birdman" Dooley was in to talk about Twitchathon - the ultimate bird watching race. Our professional was Real Estate agent Arch Staver. Special guest Johnny Von Goes tried to drum up some song ideas for the annual BBQ day and Tim Fisher was in to discuss the new exhibition AC/DC: Australia's Family Jewels, on now at the Melbourne Arts Centre.

This week on the Breakfasters artist Nathan Jurevicius was in to talk about his new story-book for all ages, Scarygirl. Our professional was stockbroker Mark Peters. Author, historian and lecturer Tony Birch discussed his new book Father's Day and finally, Billy Pinnell gave us his hot tips for the races.

This week on the Breakfasters John Safran came in to apologise in advance for his new show John Safran's Race Relations, Wednesday nights on ABC. There was a ring in about less successful celebrity offspring and Matt Preston dropped by to talk about his new book Cravat-A-Liscious.

This week on the Breakfasters Suzie cooked up a Spanish quiche on Diet Schmiet for the departing John Origlasso. Comic genius Tony Martin was in to talk about his new book A Nest of Occasional. Sam had a tall tale from the U S of A and Billy Pinnell gave us his hot tips for the races.

This week on the Breakfasters UK comedian and good friend of Triple R, Daniel Kitson is in town with his new show We are Gathered Here. Brian Nankervis popped in to chat about the new season of Rockwiz on SBS and Phillip Escoffey blew everyones minds with a taste of his Fringe Festival show Six Impossible Things Before Dinner.

This week on the Breakfasters we had Tim Shiel, Georgia Webster and Dave Slutzkin filling for the team. They spoke to Tom Elliot with finance and Lou Swinn reviewed the childhood favourite Where the Wild Things Are. Claudia O'Doherty came in to chat about her Fringe Festival show Monster of the Deep 3D and we heard from Sean the Birdman Dooley.

This week on the Breakfasters, Jess McGuire talked TV, we had special guest Peter Hitchener in the studio. Jacqueline Kent dropped by to talk about her new book The Making of Julia Gillard, and finally, we said a sad goodbye to surf reporter Tim Hawkins.

This week on the Breakfasters, Joris Luyrndijk talks about his book Fit to Print which tells the story of his five years as a correspondent in the Middle East. We had a ring-in about great performances by animals in a supporting role. Lou Swinn was in with a book review and our professional was TV producer John Molloy.

This week on the Breakfasters, Suzie dressed up some tarts on Diet Schmiet. Surgeon Dr Cas returned as our professional, there was a ring-in about famous decapitations and Brendan Huntley dropped by to talk about his new exhibition, Looking Forward, on now at the Utopian Slumps Gallery in Collingwood.

This week on the Breakfasters, creative producer Emily Sexton gave us the goss on the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Kon Karapanagiotidis dropped in from the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre. Our professional was former Jesuit priest Michael McGirr and Mic Looby talked about his new book Paradise Updated, a hilarious look at the travel book industry.

This week on the Breakfasters; Mark Rubbo gave a brief history of the Melbourne institution that is Readings bookstore with the release of the new book Readings and Writings: Forty Years in Books. The Birdman Sean Dooley had a sqwawk-back session. Author Nick Earls dropped in from the Melbourne Writers Festival (which is on now) and finally, the team scored a much sought after interview with the host of the new SBS quiz show ADbc.

This week on the Breakfasters, Radiothon was in full swing. The disco-themed extravaganza meant lots of scary outfits and wonderful guests came through the studios. This weeks special edition podcast is a bit of everything, with James Young, Julia Zemiro, Marcus Lovett, Tom Elliot, Lawrence Mooney, Judith Lucy and Michael Williams.

This week on the Breakfasters, as Radiothon kicks off, Terry Daniher talked about the new book by Adam McNicol titled The Danihers, a biography of one of Australia's most infamous sporting families. There was a ring-in about long-lost items in jacket pockets. Tony Wilson and Dave Lawson helped the team announce Radiothon subscribers and Judith Lanigan dropped by to talk about A True History of the Hula Hoop.

This week on the Breakfasters, Angus Sampson and Tony Martin came in to talk about their new short film The Last Supper which is showing now at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Brad reviewed the film The Limits of Control by Jim Jarmusch and our professional was Roadie, Dave Butterworth. Also, Sean The Birdman Dooley talked about the trials and tribulations of the Bush-Stone Curlew.

This week on the Breakfasters our professional was astronomer (among other things) Dr Michael Brown from Monash University. Adventurer Jesse Martin dropped in to talk about his documentary Lost at Sea which is playing now as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival. There was a ring in about short-lived television shows and Renae Hallinan of the Melbourne Vixens netball team spoke to the Breakfasters during Big O's sports segment in defence - of wing defence.

This week on the Breakfasters, Sam's seat was filled by Respect the Rock luminary Heath McIvor. Lou Swinn reviewed Michael McGirr's book The Lost Art of Sleep and Angie Wolfgramm shared her culinary delights on Diet Schmiet with the interestingly titled Cauliflower Trifle. AFI award winning director Robert Connolly talked about his new film Balibo and we had an ode to the verandah by Casey Bennetto. And finally, our professional was archeologist Dr Christian Knoblauch.

This week on the Breakfasters we spoke to Adam Zwar on the set of his TV show Wilfred. Michael Williams just couldn't stay away and popped in to help out with the news. There was a ring in about inappropriate nick-names and the brilliant Rod Quantock gave us a sneak peak of his new comedy show Bugger the Polar Bears, This is Serious. We also spoke to proffesional bouncer and music legend Pete Lawler.

This week on the Breakfasters, Tom Elliott talked finance and we had another musical gem from Casey Bennetto. Sean 'The Birdman' Dooley talked about his new book, Cooking with Baz, and our professional was dance instructor Jess Plueckhahn. To kick things off, though, a very special guest came in to review Craig Silvey's new novel Jasper Jones.

This week on the Breakfasters, Stew Farrell (from All Over the Shop) donned Suzie's chef hat on Diet Schmiet with a quince and three cheese tartlet. We had a ring-in about video-store murals and our professional segment starred high-school student Jessica. Triple R royalty Steve Wide dropped in to talk about his new children's book It's a Jungle in Here (illustrated by Michelle Mackintosh) and for the adults, Tamara Sheward told some tales about the new book Your Mother Would Be Proud: True Tales of Mayhem and Misadventure.

This week on the Breakfasters, in the wake of the Community Cup - football superstar and resident TV critic Jess McGuire gave us a rundown of her moment in the sun - and managed to talk a bit of TV too! We had a ring-in about entertainment side-kicks, Chip Henris-Anderson was our professional, talking about the representation of the army in popular culture. We had a song from Casey Bennetto and author Neil Strauss came in to talk about his new book Emergency.

This week on the Breakfasters Suzie came in with an easy chicken and corn soup and rainbow salad. There was a ring in for those who remember when you could get 2 cent lollies.

Kon Karapanagiotidis came in from the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre and our professional this week was ALF Hall of Fame coach Dave Parkin.

This week on the Breakfasters, Dave Slutzkin from "To and Fro" reviewed the novel Rubicon by Tom Holland. Brad Nguyen talked about the new coming of age film Adventureland. Casey Bennetto gave us a song from his hit musical "Keating" and Sean "the Birdman" Dooley flew in to talk about birds! We also heard from Mel Fyfe, strong woman of Circus Oz.
 

This week on the Breakfasters, Tony Maniaty came in to talk about the film adaptation of his book "Shooting Balibo".

There's a spoiler alert as the team talk retro films and 1980's hit "The Boy Who Could Fly".

Professional cartoonist Andrew Weldon dropped by, and it was finally proved that jokes are indeed - not funny.

Finally, Patrick McCauchey dropped in for round two of his intellectual joust with Sam Pang - and I don't want to ruin the end for you - but I think he'll be back!

It's been a sad week for the Breakfasters as we farewell one third of the team, Michael Williams.

We kick things off with a Squawk-back session from the Birdman, Sean Dooley.

Christian Lander also came in to talk about his new book "Stuff White People Like" based on his hilarious blog of the same name.

Casey Bennetto gave us another song and there was some flogging of a dead horse with the one (and only) time return of "Tell us Something we Don't Know".

This week on the Breakfasters we heard from Tom Elliot with finance. The "ex" (Tony Wilson) dropped by to talk about his new children's book "The Princess and the Packet of Frozen Peas".

We had another fantastic song from the talented Casey Bennetto and heard from teacher Brendan Murray who last week won the Victorian Education Excellence Award for Most Outstanding Secondary Teacher.

There was also an interesting ring-in about fictitious military figures!
 

This week on Breakfasters we had John Origlasso filling for Sam who played the part of Russian correspondent.

Jess McGuire talked TV and Neil Rogers reviewed the Stephen Cummings book "Will it be Funny Tomorrow, Billy?".

We had a ring-in about TV show theme tunes and Rhett Dashwood dropped in to discuss the making of the Google-maps alphabet.

This week on the Breakfasters both Fee and Sam were away so Michael was joined by John Origlasso, Michelle Bennett and Jacinta Parsons.

We heard an interesting call-in about foreign bodies in food which John expertly referenced later when Suzie came in for Diet Schmiet.

Well known author and cartoonist Kaz Cooke dropped in to talk about researching her new book "Women's Stuff" and the Birdman Sean Dooley was in for a squawk-back session.

But firstly, we hear Michael's pain at the over-analysis of art.

Welcome to the Triple R Breakfasters podcast.

This week on the Breakfasters, Sam’s seat was expertly warmed by the sometimes fake-faster John Origlasso in a week full of literacy and politics!
The team spoke to Eric Beecher about his new book "The Best Political Writing 09” and were given a history lesson on Victoria’s literary world by Steve Grimwade who is curating the State Library exhibition called “The Independent Type”.
British author and philosopher Alain De Botton took a pit-stop on his whirlwind media tour to discuss his new book “The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work”.

And we start the whole thing off with Lou Swinn talking about – what else, but Books!
 

We have yet another week of Melbourne International Comedy Festival madness. Celia Paquola, Greg Fleet and Josie Long are all in to talk festival, ex-boyfriends, ponies and wuppertalers... amongst other things.

We kick things off with this week's Professional, David Ranson- forensic pathologist.

This week on the podcast Judith Lucy is in to talk about her comedy festival show, Judith Lucy's not getting any younger. On The Professionals, Dave Lancaster provides us with an insight into the world of truck driving.

Plus..  STEVE COOGAN. We were lucky enough to have the man visit us in the studios last week and from all accounts, he had a ball.

This week we'll hear Sean "The Bird Man" Dooley respond to your questions in his new monthly segment, "Squalk Back". The Big O is in to talk sport, and this week he briefs us on the history of the great Oxford vs. Cambridge boat race.

Old friend of the Breakfasters' Lawrence Leung came in to talk up his new ABC TV program "Choose Your Own Adventure" and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is just about upon us and the other Lawrence, Mr Mooney was in to chew the fat, talk about his festival show, and enlighten us to the genius that is The Three Stooges.

Andrew Cornish, of Readings Carlton is our Professional- the team get down to the nitty gritty of bookselling, covering Black Books, Notting Hill and Seinfeld as their points of reference.

Suzie is back with Diet Schmiet- this installment she bakes a Lime Slice, inspired by Florida dessert, Key Lime Pie. Jess McGuire trots out an uncanny Mr T impression and talks info-mercials and Boston Legal during her segment this week.

Coming up this week, Sean Whelan is in to coach Sam in the ways of professional poetry reading. Expert crossword man for The Age, David Astle (aka DA) visits the studio and pretty much makes Michael's year.

Rounding off this week's highlights, on the eve of her Australian visit, Dawn French phones in from the UK and gives us the lowdown on the upcoming French and Saunders tour.

One year on from the Government's historic apology, CEO of Stolen Generations Victoria, Brad Brown comes in to reflect on the past 12 months. This week, film guy Brad Nguyen reviews "Rachel Getting Married". And to kick us off, we have award-winning author Sonya Hartnett in the studio, talking about her new book, Butterfly.

For the first podcast of 2009, we'll hear a welcome back from
the gang, an unfortunate forward announce of Tim Rogers' visit to the
studio and we'll also get an insight into the life of a modern day
nun.

And for the first call in of the year, we learn about things to look
out for if Neighbours were to become a little more multicultural..

This final installment we'll hear from the wonderful Catherine Deveny whose second book "Say When" has just been published. Helen Szoke from the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission paid a visit to the studio on the eve of the 60th anniversay of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Camp Counselor Shana Parkinson also pops in for the final Professionals segment for 2008.

This week Brad Nguyen deals out a harsh review of Baz Luhrmann's Australia and Tell Us Something We Don't know is back.. for the very final time.

Starting us off on a more serious note though, is Kon Karapanagiotidis from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

Welcome, once again to the Triple R Breakfasters Podcast.
This installment we hear about Michael's big head, much to Sam's
amusement. George Megalogenus recaps Kevin Rudd's first year in government and we'll hear a call-in about "a show within a show" another ridiculous list for the Breakfasters to add to the pile.

And we're going to hear from Jane Rocca. Her new book is called
Cocktails & Rock Tales.

This week's highlights include Lonely Planet author, George Dunford.
He's just published The Big Trip, an all round guide for first-time travellers as well as for those who might just need a bit of inspiration or guidance. Regular visitor and catalyst for the Professionals segment, Dr Cass is back, answering the tough questions. Grey's Anatomy, Monty Python and of course Karate Kid are all covered. We kick things off with Shane Warne the Musical. The team speak to the star of the show, Eddie Perfect.

This installment is all about the written word. We hear from Martin Hughes about the new picture story book "From Little Things Big Things Grow" based on the legendary Kev Carmody/Paul Kelly song. 

Mike McColl-Jones has just released a biography of sorts; Graham Kennedy
Treasures- an insight into what it was like working alongside the King.

Strange Country is the new release from Age journalist Mark Dapin. If you're a fan of Dapin's work then this take on the ins and outs of our country is a definite goer.

Finally, we catch up with Melbourne writer Christos Tsiolkas whose new book, The Slap is receiving rave reviews.

This week we'll hear the big in-studio reunion upon Sam's return after his trip to Morocco. Former Rolling Stones' tour manager, Sam Cutler also visits. His new book tells the tales of the 60s, what happened behind the scenes at Altamont and what it was like working with some of the greats
of that era.

Former member of the Breakfasters' family Leigh Whannell kicks us off
this week. He's the star of the new horror flick Dying Breed.

This episode features Philippe Petit- a documentary about his infamous walk between the World Trade Centre's Twin Towers in 1974 has been released and he answers the Breakfasters' questions about the history-making event.

Listeners had the chance to stump the team earlier in the week in a 'Dead or Alive?' quiz - a successful, if not slightly depressing call-in.

We'll also hear Birdman Goes Wild- this week we get an insight into what it's like to go on a twitching tour with Mr Dooley.

This week we'll hear from a magician in the Professionals, Brad Nguyen discusses the latest Wong Kar-Wai film- My Blueberry Nights and noted British author Simon Winchester comes in to tell us about his latest work, "The Man Who Loved China".

This week we'll hear a call-in seeking inspiration for new fragrance names, Adam Zwar will be talking television and Clem Bastow is in to talk current.com, amongst other internet phenomena. We'll also hear from Tom Elliott who explains the misguided logic in printing more money to solve economic problems.

This is a special edition featuring interviews with Tim Winton and Judith Lucy- both in to talk about their new books and chew the fat with Fee, Michael and Sam.

This week Sean Dooley (aka Mr Birdman Goes Wild) is live from Fraser Island. Adam Zwar is in to talk about his new film Rats and Cats, as well as tell us about his not-so-positive experience at the Logies. We kick things off with Brad Nguyen, reviewing new film- The Counterfeiters.

This week we're featuring an interview with East Timorese activist and writer Naldo Rei, we find out exactly what Breakfaster Michael Williams looks like and John Harms retells the story of Truganini, widely known as the last Tasmanian Aborigine. We'll also hear from the Professionals- this episode chatting to Dermot McCaul from the State Library of Victoria.

This week we'll hear from Triple R's own Paul Harris, in to talk about the St Kilda Film Festival, science fiction author Neil Gaiman pays a visit to the studios and old friend Dr Cass is in to answer some Doctor-y type questions.

This week we'll speak to newly appointed film regular Brad Nguyen. We'll also hear from Con Karapanagiotidis who'll give us the wrap-up on the 2020 Summit, and once again, we'll be checking in with the Professionals- this week featuring James the bowler. Kicking things off though, is a word-association call-in.

Welcome back to the Breakfasters Best Bits podcast- episode one for 2008. Michael, Fee and Sam were back in the studio this week, and we even got to hear a few snippets from 'the Ex'. We'll also hear Lawrence Leung for a final time as a regular guest, Mark Eizenberg came in this week to give us the low down on the US election primaries and Alex Papps was in to discuss his new directing project-  "The Mercy Seat" at Red Stitch Theatre. Last, but not least, Louise Swinn was in to talk about the new edition of the "Sleepers Almanac".

This week we're featuring an interview with Lawrence Mooney about The Short and Sweet Theatre Festival and old favourite Dr Cass is in for a unique episode of The Professionals. We hear from recent AFI winner, Rockwiz's Brian Nankervis and finally, evidence that perhaps it is indeed time for Tony to retire from the Breakfasters..

This episode we've got a regular guest, Tom Elliott in the professionals hot seat,  Josie Howie is reviewing new Werner Herzog film 'Rescue Dawn' and we hear an interesting exchange Fee had with Mr John Elliott. We begin with JVG, in to talk all things BBQ Day.

This week we'll hear from food buff Flip Shelton, the very last pre-election song from the wonderful Casey Bennetto, and everything you wanted to know about newcomb ball and more. We reflect on the wedding poetry of Bec Cartwright and Lleyton Hewitt.. of course. And we'll hear a very big announcement from Mr Tony Wilson.

This week we'll hear another gem, live in studio, from Casey Bennetto. Good friend of the station, Mr Brian Nankervis comes in to talk all things Rockwiz and tests out a few trivia questions on the Breakfasters. In the Professionals we hear all about helicopters from pilot Martin Watts and this fortnight, Lawrence Leung seeks to discover the truth about 24 hour florists. We kick things off with a bit of background about how Fee B2 originally got to be where she is today..

This week Wayne Arthurs comes in to talk tennis as part of 'The Professionals' segment. We'll also hear from two of RRR's own- Namila Benson aka Miss Cocoa Butter will be talking about a new program she's presenting on Channel 31. Off The Record's Brian Wise is also in to discuss his 20 year involvement with the station. We'll hear from Julian Burnside who came in to talk about his new book "Watching Brief". And once again, Casey Bennetto's election tune for this week kicks things off.

We have another jam packed episode of highlights for you this week. We'll hear once again from Casey Bennetto with a pre-election song, we'll hear THE TRUTH from Lawrence Leung, actor Michael C. Hall (formerly of Six Feet Under) came into the studio to chat about his new television series and we have a highly amusing call-in too.. We begin with Tom Elliot on finance, and this week's segment is all about the ins and outs of 'inflation'.

This week we are featuring the weekly sports round-up with the Big O, a call-in about great names and special guest Dave Lawson visits the RRR studios to discuss kids cartoons and gardening. Of course we'll hear the now infamous story of Steve Pang and Casey Bennetto of 'Keating: The Musical' fame is featuring a new weekly song segment in the lead up to the federal election.

This week we'll be hearing from Inspector Glen Weir of the Victorian Police as part of The Professionals. We'll hear a review of the new David Cronenberg film "Eastern Promises" and old friend of the station Daniel Kitson drops in to talk about his new show at the Melbourne  International Arts Festival. To start off with though, it's 'mystery caller morning' with the Big O and Mark Ricciuto is on the line, rendering Fee almost speechless..

Welcome back to the RRR Breakfasters Podcast. This week we'll be hearing from resident chef Flip Shelton with a recipe for stuffed mushrooms. We'll hear a call-in for all of you romantic comedy fans out there and we'll be talking to Melbourne Fringe performing artist Tommy Little about his show 'Call Me'. We kick things off with the very popular 'Professionals' segment- this week the gang spoke to security man Hans van Buege.

This edition we welcome back from overseas Breakfaster regular Lawrence Leung, we'll hear a call-in about run-ins with the relatives of celebrities, and we'll also find out about the contents of Chico rolls, whether we like it or not. We begin with "The Professionals" this week's guest is primary school teacher, Mr Fleming...

Jacinta Parsons and the Big O are at the reigns this week while Fee, Tony and Sam are on break. This edition we're going to hear an interview with a woman who made a name for herself earlier this year at the Sacred Heart Community Cup- Melissa Winterson was the first ever Community Cup female streaker. We'll also talk to Breakfaster regular Mr John Harms, who is in to talk about a matter very close to his heart, this week's AFL Grand Final. We kick things off with a call-in however.

Welcome once again to the 3RRR Breakfasters Podcast. This week we're featuring four very interesting interviews. We'll speak with Con from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre about the Government's latest decision regarding refugees. We'll also hear from author and activist Raj Patel who has just penned a book, "Stuffed and Starved" about the inequalities of the global food system. For something a bit lighter we'll hear from air traffic controller Matt Wallace in The Professionals this week. To begin with though, we're going to hear an interview with world-renowned author and documentary maker John Pilger who visited the RRR studios earlier this week.

Hi there and welcome once again to the Breakfasters Best Bits Podcast. This week we'll hear all about The White Planet, a new documentary film about life in the Arctic Circle, brought to us by official Breakfaster film reviewer, Josie Howie. We'll also hear an interview with Daniel Burt, an Aussie who worked as a writer on the Dave Letterman show. We begin however, with writer and academic Waleed Aly, who visited the RRR studios to talk about his new book, People Like Us.

This week we're featuring a couple of very interesting interviews- Anna Broinowski, director of new film, "Forbidden Lies" comes in to discuss her work, based on the literary hoax that was Norma Khouri's "Forbidden Love". Washington Post correspondent John Pomfret comes in to discuss his book, "Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates, and the Story of New China" and we'll hear a call-in that doesn't exactly go as well as hoped. We finish with a very special and very exciting "Help Me Harmsy!".

We have a great selection of highlights coming up over the next half hour. We'll hear an interview with Swedish author John Lindqvist out here for the Melbourne Writers Festival. We'll also hear from Breakfasters regular and computer buff Clem Bastow on blogging, as well as a very funny call-in about songs heard in the weirdest of places. To start off with though, George Megalogenis joins us to talk politics- pole dancing, industrial relations, and the upcoming election.

This week is a long one! We'll be hearing about James Phelan's new book "Patriot Act", and Dennis Cometti also comes in to have a chat and speak about his newie "That's Ambitious". We'll hear about the real life Patch Adams in The Professionals segment, and a short snippet from a very jet lagged Clive James' who came in early Wednesday morning (full interview is archived and available to listen to on the RRR website).

This week's podcast ends with a very special visit by a long time friend of the Breakfasters- seven year old Atticus who despite the fact that he is seriously ill,  found the energy to come in to the RRR studios and see how the show happens. Atticus' Dad has given us permission to end with a song he wrote for his son.

SPECIAL RADIOTHON EDITION

This week's highlights will feature some very special guests to the Triple R studios, including the lovely Julia Zemiro, Alex Papps, and former Breakfaster movie correspondent, Leigh Whannell. We'll also hear a replay of a call-in Tony did last year from Germany when he was there for the World Cup and finally from Breakfast regular Tom Elliot. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Breakfasters Podcast- highlights from 3RRR's breakfast show for the past week. This week we'll hear about Sam's first ever concert at festival hall and the gang will ponder the question as to whether support bands should play an encore or not. We'll also hear about the controversy Sam caused when he made an off-the-cuff comment about the North Melbourne football team. The Professionals segment is also featured- Clinton Grybas gives us the lowdown on football commentary. Country music song titles provide much amusement this episode and the podcast finishes with a heartfelt message from Billy Pernell on the first day of Radiothon 2007.

This is Breakfasters: The Best Bits. It's a collection of the funniest, zaniest and most important bits from RRR's weekday breakfast show. This week Fee, Tony and Sam talk station promos and replay some of their favourite outtakes. They speak to a film maker who turned his mum's affair into a movie (Tony Ayers "Home Song Stories", screening nationally from August 23) and they ask a personal trainer if Rocky's fitness regime is worth adopting. All that plus Help Me Harmsy and the week in sport with Big O.

Get ready to hear RRR's Fee, Tony and Sam break a cyclist's spirit...twice! Find out what's on the big screen and whether it's any good, learn more about Australia's other Socceroos and then there's bookworm Michael Williams - hopefully you're not expecting a review on JK Rowling's latest, if so, you may be disappointed - just warning you now! But you know what? At the end of the day it's all about moving forward. Park that thought and press play!

This week Fee, Tony and Sam were caught up on all the sordid details from the world of media with Stephen Mayne, they finally got answers to their burning questions from the mid 90s film 'Outbreak' with Professional Dr. Pat Charles AND managed to extract some insider trading tips from finance guru Tom Elliot.

All that plus Sam's thoughts on the new Harry Potter flick and details of the Cancer Council's Arts Awards Revelation 2007 (exhibition at gallery 15 @ 15W - 15 Williams Street Melbourne until 10 August).

In this edition you'll hear about a new Aussie film to be proud of (Lucky Miles - directed by Michael James Roland), an IT Professional (Anthony Malkoun) will confirm or deny the possibility of converting a man into data and sending him into a computer and Lawrence gives you The Truth on the things that matter...this week it's woolly mammoths and giant squids. Of course.

It's a very educational podcast this one. It's where you'll learn how to crack a safe with Professional 'Tom', find out how to locate an obscure film soundtrack with Clem Bastow, hear the truth about misbehaving AFL players with CEO of the AFL Players Association, Brendan Gale and get a tip on how to avoid a criminal conviction - just blame it on the full moon!

This week there's animation, there's Avril Lavigne, there's fatherhood and there's fighting...plus Sam and Fee singing...listen out for that one!

Nicholas Staurt talks about his new book, 'Kevin Rudd: An Unauthorised Political Biography', you'll meet Dean of Art and Film for Pixar University, Elyse Klaidman plus hear from Dr, Cas - back for one show only!

This week Fee, Tony and Sam chat to The Ox from the Espy Rock Dogs in the lead up to Sunday's Community Cup, catch up with a drummer who ran away with the circus and Fee lets the boys try her job...with some (how can I put this?)...interesting results!

The best of Triple R's weekday breakfast show.

The best of Triple R's weekday breakfast show.

Highlights for The Breakfasters for the week ending 1 June including Tom Elliot reading entrails, author Gwynne Dyer on his book about Iraq 'The Mess They Made', Simon Knott from The Architects (also podcast by Triple R) was this week's Professional and Flip Shelton talking mung beans.

Highlights for The Breakfasters for the week ending 25 May including Fee's musings on gig etiquette, Josie Howie's review of the movie Breach, Suzie's egg and bacon casserole and other US delights, Ian Syson's review of Tim Thorn's Letter to Egon Kisch and footy commentator Rob Waters gives the Big O a touch up.