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Canine Coprophagia

Why do dogs eat poo? Should we be concerned if our favourite mutt does this? David Barr talks to Dr Mia Cobb from the Animal Welfare Science Centre, University of Melbourne […]

The Powerhouse Museum, Saved or Sacrificed?

Has the Powerhouse been saved? Or is it actually under demolition? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast from January 2025 Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by museums specialist Kylie Winkworth with updates on the latest developments in this long-running Sydney cultural drama. […]

Interview with Dr Farid Zaid about Incel

The word incel has come to evoke a digital underworld of resentment, misogyny, and radicalisation. But it didn’t start that way. Once, it simply named the quiet pain of feeling unwanted. On Tuesday Drive, David Barr speaks with Dr Farid Zaid, senior lecturer in psychology at Monash University, to unpack the evolution of the incel […]

Interview With Vivian Ross and EC Adams

With the Burt Bacharach Songbook tour happening Tony talks to the stars of the show Vivian Ross with guest EC Adams. From the USA, these two performers are touring the Burt Bacharach Songbook and we get to learn more about them growing up with a deep connection to Bacharach and music. They discuss how people […]

Victor Valdes Interview and Performance

Harpist and singer Victor Valdez joins Sarah Bedak to share stories from his musical journey to his Mexican heritage. Also the importance of keeping cultural traditions alive through music. He speaks about growing up with mariachi music, how Mexican identity is shaped by a blend of Indigenous, African, and European influences. Victor also performs a […]

Interview with Ben Marshall about Vivid LIVE

Thursday Drive had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music and Lead Curator for Vivid Live at the Sydney Opera House. Ben talks about his job and how exciting it is to plan events at such a famous location. He shares what’s coming up for Vivid Live, a music festival that focuses […]

Can Sydney learn from the Commonwealth?

On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast from December 2024 ‘Can Sydney learn from the Commonwealth?’, Elizabeth Farrelly spoke with Hugo Chan about what Sydney can learn from Global examples. Young Sydney architect Hugo Chan was recently elected Youth Representative to the Commonwealth Association of Architects. Hugo believes collaboration and shared learning amongst young architects […]

Toby Schmitz Discusses His New Book “The Empress Murders” On Arts Tuesday

In this podcast, Toby Schmitz joins Di Simmons & Suzi Whitehead to discuss his latest release, The Empress Murders. From writing award winning plays to appearing in numerous TV series, Schmitz is an exceptionally accomplished artist with plenty of experience under his belt. In his latest book, Schmitz offers readers a thrilling whodunnit mystery, with […]

Maysa

The voice of blue velvet soul, Maysa, first graced the sonic canvas of Stevie Wonder’s Jungle Fever. Speaking with Leo Metzker, she tells her story of choral beginnings to acid jazz immortality as the frontwoman of Incognito. Advancing upon her solo trajectory, Maysa founded Blue Velvet Soul Records in 2018 and embarked on her biggest […]

Allison Russell is returning to Australia

Allison Russell is one of the outstanding musicians of our time. The multi award winning and multiinstrumental has produced two solo albums and has worked with many other artists and groups including Joni Mitchell. She recently played Persephone in the broadway version of Hadestown. She will be playing at the City Recital Hall on 17 […]

The Nicholson Egyptian Collection

Join us on this podcast as we continue our incredible journey through the Nicholson Collection of antiquities. This time we explore the ancient civilisation of Egypt. You can hear the story of how Charles Nicholson collected ancient artefacts from the land of the Pharaohs. He chose items specifically for teaching purposes at a tertiary level, […]

Inside the Mind of Dave MacRae: Music, Creativity, and Industry Insights

Join us for an exclusive conversation with the talented Dave MacRae. From his journey in the music industry to creative inspirations and behind-the-scenes stories, Dave shares his insights, experiences, and the passion that drives his work. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just love a great interview, this is one you don’t want to miss! […]