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Breakfasters - 6 November 2009

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:20:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters - 30 October 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:53:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters - 23 October 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:29:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters - 16 October 2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:30:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters - 9 October 2009

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:32:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters - 2 October 2009

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:36:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters - 25 September 2009

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:07:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 18 September 2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:02:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 11 September 2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:42:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 04/09/2009

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 08:46:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 28 August 2009

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:01:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 21/08/2009

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:18:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 14/08/2009

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:09:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 07/08/2009

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:30:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 31/07/2009

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:25:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 24/07/2009

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:02:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 17/07/2009

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:41:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 10/07/2009

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:38:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 03/07/2009

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 01:19:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 26/06/2009

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:12:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 19/06/2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:08:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits - 12 June 2009

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:07:00 GMT

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.

Breakfaster's Best Bits 05/06/2009

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 03:17:00 GMT

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!

Breakfasters Best Bits 29/05/2009

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:56:00 GMT

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".

Breakfasters Best Bits - 22 May 2009

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:23:00 GMT

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!

Breakfasters Best Bits - 15 May 2009

Fri, 15 May 2009 05:55:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 01 May 2009

Fri, 1 May 2009 11:43:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 24 April 2009

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:03:00 GMT

This week on the Breakfasters, Samâs 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 09â and were given a history lesson on Victoriaâs literary world by Steve Grimwade who is curating the State Library exhibition called âThe Independent Typeâ.
British author and philosopher Alain De Botton took a pit-stop on his whirlwind media tour to discuss his new book âThe Pleasures and Sorrows of Workâ.

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

Breakfasters Best Bits 10 April 2009

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 3 April 2009

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 27 March 2009

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 20 March 2009

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 13 March 2009

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 6 March 2009

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This week our own Clem Bastow comes in to chat about her new TV show- Dancing About Architecture. Author Steven Amsterdam is in to tell us about his first novel, Things We Didn't See Coming and local councillor and corporate agitator Stephen Mayne also pays us a visit.

Good friend of the Breakfasters Julia Zemiro is performing in a new stage show a the Malthouse- Goodbye Vaudeville Charlie Mugg. She drops in to give us the lowdown on the production and helps Fee with her French back announcing..

Breakfasters Best Bits 27 Feb 2009

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week Lou Swinn reviews Hemingway and academic Benjamin McQueen comes in to give us an update on the situation in Afghanistan. We'll also hear a somewhat dissapointing take on Caddyshack from film buff Brad Nguyen.

Breakfasters Best Bits 20 Feb 2009

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week in The Professionals we'll be hearing from massage therapist Em McDonald. We'll hear a fun fact about F. Murray Abraham and Gerard McCulloch fills us in on the Melbourne comedy scene OUTSIDE of the Comedy Festival.

Kicking things off this week is Sean "The Bird Man" Dooley. This week we learn about one of the most aggressive bird species in the world, but also one that is beautifully evocative of the Australian bush- the Bell Miner.

Breakfasters Best Bits 13 Feb 2009

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 6 Feb 2009

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week we hear from newly appointed regular Jess McGuire, talking TV.
Suzie Morris-Ashton is presenting a new cooking segment- diet schmiet! ..guaranteed goodness each Tuesday morning. And with the world economy currently on the brink of collapse, Tom Elliot explores Marxism- maybe the guy was onto something.. This week we also have a very exciting Professional. Here's Rob Gell with the weather.

Breakfasters Best Bits 30 Jan 2009

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:27:00 GMT

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..

Breakfasters Best Bits 11 December 2008

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 5 December 2008

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 28 November 2008

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 21 November 2008

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 14 November 2008

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 7 November 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:59:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 31 October 2008

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With both Michael and Sam away, Clem and Fee are holding the fort and spoke to some excellent guests this week. Miranda Young came in to divulge some of the stories from Rock Reader Vol 1: Underneath The Riffs. Allegra Reinalda from SHAC, the Student Housing Action Collective at Melbourne University also came in to give us the facts on the housing crisis and the controversy surrounding the Melbourne Uni student squat.

We'll finish off the podcast this episode with an international phone call. Mr Sam Pang graced us with his presence earlier this week when he checked in from Morocco. Stay tuned to hear about how he's getting on.

And Sean Dooley kicks us off this week with news of a very exciting twitching record.

Breakfasters Best Bits 24 October 2008

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This episode, the Ox is our professional, he talks us through some of his signature wrestling moves. Is This Thing On?'s John Origlasso introduces us to late 90s controversial UK comedy Brass Eye.

The lovely Billy Pinnell is back. He gives us an insight into how to pick your horses this racing season. Mark Wakeham, Campaigns Director for Environment Victoria, is also in. He gives us the ins and outs of the fight against climate change.

Breakfasters Best Bits 17 October 2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Breakfasters Best Bits 3rd October 2008

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Coming up this week, Casey Bennetto is in to talk about his Arts Festival show and performs a bonus tune for us as well. In the Professionals, we have a return visit from lawyer Justin Hannebery. We'll also hear from author John Birmingham, who comes in to talk about his new book, Without Warning.

Breakfasters Best Bits 26 September 2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week's episode includes an interview with writer/actor/filmaker Crispin Glover who is currently touring the country with The 'It' Trilogy. Tom Elliott talks us through his experience of the recent financial crisis and in Tell Us Something We Don't Know we learn about ants, foxes and Beverly Hills Cop. Jo Case is back this week, she's reviewing "The Divided Heart: Art and Motherhood" by Rachel Power.

Breakfasters Best Bits 19 September 2008

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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".

Breakfasters Best Bits 12 September 2008

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week Jo Case reviews Sloane Crossley's debut novel "I Was Told
There'd Be Cake". Sean Whelan is a 'professional' poet and we hear a
call-in featuring suggestions for alternatively themed months. First up,
Jonathan Green, editor of Crikey.com is in for a chat.

Breakfasters Best Bits 6 September 2008

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to the Triple R Breakfasters Podcast. This week, model/checkout chic Ryder Jack is back in The Professional's seat, Craig Shemin will tell us about ACMI's current focus on Jim Henson and Gwynne
Dyer pays us a visit- he has a new book out entitled Climate Wars. And on a more upbeat note, we'll hear from author Anthony Loewenstein, his new book is called The Blogging Revolution.

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 13 July 2007

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:06:00 GMT

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.

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.