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Breakfasters Best Bits 22nd August 2008

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we're featuring infamous segment, Tell Us Something We Don't Know, we'll hear about Melbourne's best railway stations and professional computer boffin Anthony Malkoun is in. Author David Rakoff pays us a visit too, he's in town as part of the Melbourne Writer's Festival.

The Breakfasters Podcast will be taking a break for Radiothon next week. Head to rrr.org.au for details on how to subscribe and to check out the prizes up for grabs this year.

Breakfasters Best Bits 15 August 2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we're featuring an interview with Dr Erping Zhang- a specialist in Chinese internet censorship and control. In the Professionals we'll hear from Julia Zemiro and Breakfaster regular Clem Bastow is in to give us some online reading tips. We'll also hear an embarrassingly large collection of Stephanie Rice Olympic puns.

Breakfasters Best Bits 8 August 2008

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we're featuring an interview with filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, in to talk about his new movie, "Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?". We'll hear an update from regular guest Kon Karapanagiotidis from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and we'll hear a very amusing call-in from some helpful listeners when the station's computers decide to take a holiday... who knew people paid so much attention?

We kick things off with some TV news from Adam Zwar.

Breakfasters Best Bits 1st August 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week the team cast a remake of Happy Days, Jo Case reviews "Netherland" by Joseph O'Neill and Brad Nguyen reviews new film, "The Savages".

First-time director Kirsty De Garis is also in to discuss "Celebrity" currently showing as part of MIFF.

Breakfasters Best Bits 25 July 2008

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 18 July 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we'll hear from our official Tour de France correspondent David Ollie, Tony Wilson drops by to have a chat and Jo Case talks David Sedaris' newy, "When You Are Engulfed in Flames". Kicking things off is The Professionals, this week featuring drummer Peter Luscombe.

Breakfasters Best Bits 11 July 2008

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we'll hear from Victoria, from Environment Victoria, giving us the skinny on the Garnaut Report. We have another name based call-in and in The Professionals we talk to Joel Pearlman, movie executive. To start off with though, we hear an interview with highly acclaimed Melbourne author, Nam Le, who has just published The Boat.

Breakfasters Best Bits 4th July 2008

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we're featuring The Professionals with Michele O'Neil, union boss. We also have a nickname call-in and after Sam's long-awaited return from the US, we hear about some quality products he's brought home with him. The Breakfasters also speak with Simon Tengende and hear an insider's point of view on the situation in Zimbabwe.

Breakfasters Best Bits 20th June 2008

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we have resident book reviewer Jo Case on New Zealand author Emily Perkins. We also have Con Karapanagiotidis in to tell us about Refugee Week. Singer Talei Wolfgramm is sitting in the Professionals' seat this week and we kick things off with a movie montage call-in, this time involving Michael Williams and Laura Linney in a library..

Breakfasters are off next week but will return on the 4th of July.

Breakfasters Best Bits 13 June 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we have Sean Dooley - Birdman Goes Wild is back. Shaun Tan is in to talk about his new book- "Tales from Outer Suburbia" and we'll hear a call-in dedicated to the genius of notdogs, faken and sham. We kick things off though with Matt Parsons, professional firefighter.

Breakfasters Best Bits 06 June 2008

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we learn where to find some of the best food in Melbourne as well as hear from Breakfaster regular John Origlasso, talking about the life and times of Bill Cosby. Also in is former director of the National Gallery of Victoria Patrick McCaughey on the distinction between art and pornography, in light of the current Bill Henson controversy. To kick things off though, we have receptionist extraodinaire Kate Blanchfield in for The Professionals.

Breakfasters Best Bits 30 May 2008

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week in The Professionals Stuart from Mario's tells us some great stories from the restaurant world. Author James Reston Jr tells us about his fascinating new book detailing the infamous Frost/Nixon interviews. We finish things off with some talk about Eurovision and Mr Al Pacino.

Breakfasters Best Bits 23 May 2008

Sat, 24 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This Week we have Jo Case talking us through the works of author Jon Ronson and Michael Long visits the studio to discuss The Long Walk- raising awareness and understanding of the contibutions and talents offered by Indigenous Australians to our country. Lastly Clem Bastow introduces us to Microsoft's answer to Google Earth- The Worldwide Telescope.

Breakfasters Tim Winton and Judith Lucy 16 May 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 16 May 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 9 May 2008

Fri, 9 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 2 May 2008

Fri, 2 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 25 April 2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 18 April 2008

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we have Mr Birdman-Goes-Wild, Sean Dooley, introducing us to the Northern Bald Ibis. Newbie Breakfaster Michael Williams tackles his difficult second read and to kick things off, we have Biography Boggle with John Harms- this week featuring Margaret Thatcher.

Breakfasters Best Bits 11 April 2008

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This episode we are featuring all regular segments- Clem Bastow with the Clemformation Superhighway, talking found magazine.com. The team speak to Nurse Kate in the Professionals and Jo Case reviews Eli Gottlieb's new book, "Now You See Him".

Breakfasters Best Bits 04 April 2008

Sat, 5 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we have three very special guests. We have professional model Ryder Jack, cartoonist and film maker Bruce Petty -in to discuss his new film "Global Haywire"- and we have a call-in concerning the real story behind Finnish musician Jori Hulkkonen.

Also, as part of Melbourne Comedy Festival, Kristen Schaal drops in for a chat.

Breakfasters Best Bits 28 March 2008

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we hear from former Australian Olympian, Lisa Forrest, in to talk about her timely new book discussing the controversial 1980 Moscow Games.

It's Comedy Festival time and Josie Long is in to talk about her new show. We'll also hear an in depth 6.15am discussion covering everything from The Beatles to religion to highlighters...

We start off with the professionals- this episode featuring Gary, a prison guard.

Breakfasters Best Bits 21 March 2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we're featuring two comedians and a professional. Mark Butler is in to discuss Body Language, his new comedy festival show and Daniel Kitson is also in to talk movies, US politics and a little bit about his show too. We kick things off though with club DJ, Triple R broadcaster and this week's professional, Mr Ennio Styles.

Breakfasters Best Bits 14March 2008

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week we'll hear professional David Vodicka give us the lowdown on record companies and Emma Race will drop in for a visit. We'll hear a few funny out-takes recorded for posterity, but we start off with Stephen Mayne talking all things sharemarket.

Breakfasters Best Bits 07 March 2008

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This week we'll hear all about 'spin' in the professionals, we'll hear interviews with director Gillian Armstrong- in to talk about her new film Death Defying Acts and with Allan Alcorn, co-founder of Atari and the original designer of the game 'Pong'.

Breakfasters Best Bits 29 February 2008

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This week comedian Geraldine Hickey comes in to chew the fat and talk haircuts, scouts and everything in between. Christos Tsiolkas comes in to review new film "There Will Be Blood" and we'll hear a very heated discussion that the team have with State Education Minister Bronwyn Pike. Kicking things off this episode is an interview with documentary film maker
David Sington about his new production, "In the Shadow of the Moon".

Breakfasters Best Bits 22 February 2008

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This episode we'll hear from Harmsy who goes from Fozzy bear to Joan of Arc in 'Biography Boggle', Razza Dazza Dooley- aka Birdman Goes Wild will talk all things fish and a call-in will feature favourite fakes from a 'Givson' guitar to 'Bullabong' t-shirts. We start off with Clem and a discussion about online newspapers.

Breakfasters Best Bits 15 February 2008

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This week we are featuring four guests- Sea Shepherd activist Ben Potts and this week's Professional- Antony Ugony, mathematician. New breakfast regular Birdman Goes Wild aka Mr Sean Dooley is on and we'll also feature a special call from Kura Cooper, in Canberra to witness the momentous occasion of February 13th that was Sorry Day.

Breakfasters Best Bits 08 February 2008

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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".

Breakfasters Best Bits 7 December 2007

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

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..

Breakfasters Best Bits 30 November 2007

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 23 November 2007

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 16 November 2007

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

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..

Breakfasters Best Bits 9 November 2007

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:03:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 2 November 2007

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 15:37:00 GMT

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'.

Breakfasters Best Bits 26 October 2007

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:33:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 19 October 2007

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:15:00 GMT

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..

Breakfasters Best Bits 12 Oct 2007

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:39:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:22:00 GMT

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...

Breakfasters Best Bits 28 September 2007

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 21 September 2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:03:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 14 September 2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 7 September 2007

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 17:05:00 GMT

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!".

Breakfasters Best Bits 31 August 2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:31:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 24 August 2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:15:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 17 August 2007

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:35:00 GMT

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!

Breakfasters: Best Bits 10 August 2007

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters: Best Bits 3 August 2007

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 15:15:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters: Best Bits 27 July 2007

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:10:00 GMT

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!

Breakfasters: Best Bits 20 July 2007

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:10:00 GMT

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).

Breakfasters: Best Bits 6 July 2007

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 15:45:00 GMT

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!

Breakfasters: Best Bits 29 June 2007

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:01:00 GMT

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!

Breakfasters: Best Bits 22 June 2007

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:22:00 GMT

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!

Breakfasters: Best Bits 15 June 2007

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:51:00 GMT

The best of Triple R's weekday breakfast show.

Breakfasters: Best Bits 8 June 2007

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 01:55:00 GMT

The best of Triple R's weekday breakfast show.

Breakfasters Best Bits 1 June 2007

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 06:42:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 25 May 2007

breakfasters@rrr.org.au — Tue, 29 May 2007 00:51:00 GMT

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.