In this episode of Breaking Waves, John and Riley explore synchronicity — the strange feeling that events “line up” with meaning beyond simple cause and effect. They unpack Carl Jung’s original idea of meaningful coincidence, trace the word’s roots through language and etymology and ask where synchronicity overlaps with perception, pattern recognition, spirituality and psychology. […]
In this episode of Breaking Waves, John and Riley explore the meaning of nobility — from royal bloodlines and aristocracy to virtue, dignity and moral character in the modern world. Drawing on philosophy, etymology and cultural history, they trace how ideas of nobility evolved from ancient fame and greatness to ethics, behaviour and power. The […]
In this thought-provoking episode of Breaking Waves, John and Riley dive deep into the meaning of passion — how the word has evolved from ancient ideas of suffering and spiritual possession to modern notions of love, desire, creativity and motivation. Drawing on philosophy, religion, psychology and popular culture, the conversation traces passion from its Greek […]
16 December 2025 KXT Theatre on Broadway FooFrame Productions with bAKEHOUSE Theatre Co Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Photography by Robert Miniter A Chinese Christmas started life in the mind of Trent Foo as a love letter to his grandma. He wrote and stars in the play that is a delightful tale of family, […]
This festive episode of Breaking Waves celebrates Christmas in all its warmth, weirdness and wonder. From Dutch carols and Feliz Navidad to French holiday classics, the show mixes music, memory and plenty of good humour. Shai joined is joined by his wonderful mum Arahni, to chat about the origins of Christmas, the Dutch roots of […]
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Eastside Radio is deeply shocked and saddened by the events that took place at Bondi Beach yesterday. We do not stand for hate or violence and our community has been shaken. Our hearts are with those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, and the emergency services who attended the scene. Our […]
In this week’s episode of Breaking Waves, Hugh and Shai dive into the electrifying world of 1940s jazz—a decade that reshaped modern music. From the big-band swing era to the birth of bebop and the cool, spacious sound of early Miles Davis, the duo guide listeners through the artists, the history and the cultural shifts […]
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A live radio interview and performance by rapper/songwriter Boo Lawson @owen.lawson.boo who perfectly blends the personal and political in his lyrics and is carving out a unique space in the alternative rap sphere in Australia. […]
In Episode 337 of Breaking Waves on Eastside Radio 89.7FM, Hughie fills in for Geoff alongside the always-brilliant Shai, who leads a joyful, curious and wonderfully unpredictable dive into Canadian culture, history, music and sport. From snowy Quebec to downtown Toronto, this week’s show celebrates the country that shaped part of Shai’s family story. Shai […]
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My name is Jae Ryu and I’m in Year 10 and currently attending St Ives High School. Music has always been a huge part of my life, while my parents both work with computers they encouraged me to pick up new instruments and classes. I love playing my guitar and is currently trying to learn […]
Mercury Prize winning Liam Shortall is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and performer, professionally known as corto.alto. Mr. Shortall recently blessed Sydney with his first-ever Australian tour and what a treat it was. The energy at the show was palpable. The composer’s music is an eclectic blend of soul, funk, electronica and hip-hop, all filtered […]
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Donald Trump has a big headache for with his constituents. He has worked to prevent the release all year of potential files that might damage his supporter base. But he’s just reversed this stand to support the House of Representatives. So what’s his latest ploy? David Barr talks to Dr Harry Melkonian from the US […]
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