Breakfasters

Beloved author, broadcaster and taste-maker Alice Zaslavsky celebrated the launch of her 5th cookbook, Weeknights with Alice; Dr Jen goes down the rabbit hole of trypophobia; Sean O'Beirne gave the goss on Rachel Cusk's novel Life of M; the team reflects on great dackings of history; and acclaimed ballet dancer and author, Li Cunxin dropped by to chat about his new memoir, The Lucky Son. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.

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On the pod this week, acclaimed author and illustrator Shaun Tan spoke about his new book Hometown; Dr. Jen ran us through the weird science of what your voice says about your brain health; Bron ran us through the weird science of what asparagus does - or doesn't do - to your pee; Fi Wright reflects on Autobiography of Red in light of Anne Carson winning the Nobel prize for Literature; and the team run through some unorthodox hangover cures. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.

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On the pod this week, the team talk about the perils of getting too hot in a self-driving car; beloved local cook and author Julia Busuttil-Nishimura came in to chat Simple Pleasures; Bron shares intel on how you can bet on the moon landing; Marieke Hardy sings the praises of Dave Eggers' new novel Contrapposto; the team discuss how parents are using AI to edit their kids' school photos now; and acclaimed author, playwright and former lawyer, Suzie Miller, was in studio to discuss (amongst other things) her new play about the AFLW, Strong is the New Pretty. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.

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On the pod this week, the team ask the important questions: Do you say Ahoy hoy or Hello? Because greetings are on the out; and do you have a firm handshake or are you a coward? The team also muses over how the Hyrox Games made a splash for all the wrong reasons; and they discuss the dream scenario of unexpectedly coming into money. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.

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This week, Bron found out she was allergic to Melbourne; Jason Boulter talks Hardcore - 50 years of Skateboarding in Australia; Megan McKeough was disappointed with the lack of sex in Gregg Araki's new film I Want Your Sex; Besha Rodell laments Australia's burrito gap; and did you know you can get a discount on your mani if you have tiny fingernails?

With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss, and guest presenter Jas Moore.

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Leading Australian contemporary artist, Patricia Piccinini, stopped by the studio to discuss (amongst other things) her latest work, Celulas Madre, showing at the Science Gallery; we discuss the dos and mainly don'ts of office dining; Vanessa Toholka circled back on LinkedIn's ideation around AI Slop; Do you remember HR Puff and Stuff? Pauly P filled in for Mon and tried to explain it; Digga speaks in defence of the stinging nettle; and Bron explains mallet finger, amongst a host of other injuries.

With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss, and guest presenter Pauly P.

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Coming up on the pod, Bronwyn questions whether a first aid course is ever really worth the trouble; the always delightful Alice Pung drops in to talk about the importance of reading and writing; for Weird Science, Dr. Jen swipes up on scrolling; the directing duo behind Wicker, Eleanor Wilson and Alex Fisher, joins Breakfasters ahead of their film premiering at MIFF; and finally, the team investigate the merits of inviting AI to become a third in your relationship. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss, and guest presenter Jas Moore.

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Award-winning playwright Joanna Murray-Smith on her adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya and is joined by lead actor Daniel Henshall; Bron brings in a skirt she couldn't offload (or is it a bag?); funny kids' book writer Andy Griffiths has a new book You & Me and the Gigantic Knucklehead; the team turn a critical eye to creepy, cheapy wearable tech; and Marieke Hardy reviews Omar Musa new story collection The Vape Lord of Queanbeyan. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.

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Bron is finally embracing her inner Queenslander and proudly ordering big frothy cappuccinos, and did you know that Daniel invented the handstand? Perhaps the team should have asked choreographer Stephanie Lake, who was in to talk about her new work, Vista, which is showing at Malthouse; Besha Rodell celebrated the warm gruffness of late Mario's waiter Massimo Di Sora; the team discussed what should you do if your plane is going down: cry or giggle? Dr Jen delivered the latest Weird Science on mobile phones and iconic Australian film editor Jill Bilcock pulls focus as she enthrals us with her life in film. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.

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The pod kicks off with news that beers and ciggies are breaking the bank; the team talked about everyone's favorite honey-loving bear with literary journalist Jane Sullivan, who for Rare Book Week is hosting a 100th-year celebration of Winnie-the-Pooh; Dr. Jen revealed the weird science behind our finger length; Bron learnt that you shouldn't take French lessons from yogurt ads; Megan McCue was in to review Olivia Wilde's new film, The Invite and Friday Funnybugger Geraldine Hickey prepares for an emotional Albury homecoming. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.

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