Arts Wednesday 15 September 2021

Another lockdown show, featuring repeats from the past! In the first half hour, I’ll play the introduction to The Science of Science Fiction with astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis. We recorded this series in August/September 2018 and in this first part, Geraint outlines the series. At 11:00 am, I’ll play a conversation I recorded in February […]

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Arts Wednesday 1 September 2021

We continue with repeats this week, starting with architect, Ed Lippmann and Part 1 of a series we recorded in 2018, entitled Technology and Architecture. In this series, Ed looks through history, explaining how architecture responds to new technology. In this introduction, Ed gives a broad sweep through history and its changing materials. At 11:00 […]

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Nature Book Week with The Wilderness Society (6-12 Sept) :: FREE ONLINE FOR KIDS ::

To celebrate Nature Book Week (6-12 Sept), The Wilderness Society brings together a series of free online talks and live readings for kids to embark on a wilderness adventure, answering all their curiosities and feeding imaginations. Science communicator and Nature Book Week Ambassador Dr Jen Martin said “When kids read about our natural world, they feel […]

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From Jammin’ Friday to Sunday & Covid Lockdown Solidarity. Thank You!

Bonjour ou Bonsoir, Hello Beautiful souls of Sydney and the world! How are you? I hope you are keeping safe and sane during this Covid Delta Lockdown. If you don’t live in Australia, you might not be aware that we are presently in a Covid Delta Lockdown since the 26th of June 2021. (More info at […]

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Did Royer invent Heavy Metal?

a) I thought he invented the Thigh Master. b) You’re sadly misinformed, heavy metals were formed in the Earth’s crust over millions of years. c) Who’s Royer? Who indeed? He’s hardly a household name in the world of commonly known composers today but in his day he was a successful composer that held prestigious positions […]

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Shout Eastside Shout: Ruth Hessey

Approx. 8 minute read The thing that I love about volunteering at Eastside Radio is the opportunity to meet fascinating people with whom which I might not have otherwise crossed paths. Eastside Radio brings together people from all over, each with their own perspective, unified ‘Side by Side’ by our dedication to community, arts, music […]

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