Breakfasters

This week, Anne Hunter, relationship coach and co-founder of PolyVic talks about polyamory and non-monogamy; Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine talk about what they are grateful for, resulting in a highly entertaining story from Sarah’s past; Australian comedy legend Fiona O’Loughlin visits the studio to talk about her upcoming show, ‘Gap Year’, at the The Yarraville Club; and we find out what Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine’s Comăneci Day would look like. Plus: The Ann Street Morgue is part of this year’s Open House Melbourne, and Glenn Jones, Executive Officer of the Seaworks Foundation, joins the team for a chat about this year’s event and canvasses Seaworks' role in Melbourne’s history.

This week on Breakfasters, Daniel, Sarah and Geraldine discuss relaxing, driving and feeling so relaxed while driving that you miss a turn. Food Interlude this week is all about the Australian classic: jaffles! Journalist Stephen Mayne stops by the studio to talk about the scourge of pokies and gambling. In honour of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, former astronaut trainer Dr Gail Iles gives the lowdown on all you have ever wondered about launching humankind into space. Jim Morton, one of the creators of the successful podcast and HBO comedy special ‘My Dad Wrote a Porno’, stops in ahead of the Australian and NZ tour of his new live show. And finally, the team reminisce about creative approaches to concealing underage drinking.

Another week is over, and here are the highlights from this week on Breakfasters. Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine starts the week by talking about camping, wine and boobies. Melbourne International Film Festival is almost here, and the artistic director Al Cossar stops by to discuss this year’s program. Another artistic director, Marieke Hardy, also visits the studio, but this time the focus is on the Melbourne Writers Festival and their program for 2019. It’s been a week since Geraldine got engaged, so naturally the trio talks about the aftermath and how Geraldine went about telling her dad. The feeling of time slowing down is the basis for some very entertaining stories. And finally, French-based author Tara June Winch is home in Australia for a visit, and talks to Breakfasters about her new novel, The Yield. Another week is over, and here are the highlights from this week on Breakfasters. Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine starts the week by talking about camping, wine and boobies. Melbourne International Film Festival is almost here, and the artistic director Al Cossar stops by to discuss this year’s program. Another artistic director, Marieke Hardy, also visits the studio, but this time the focus is on the Melbourne Writers Festival and their program for 2019. It’s been a week since Geraldine got engaged, so naturally the trio talks about the aftermath and how Geraldine went about telling her dad. The feeling of time slowing down is the basis for some very entertaining stories. And finally, French-based author Tara June Winch is home in Australia for a visit, and talks to Breakfasters about her new novel, The Yield.

The first week of July is an eventful one on Breakfasters. We start off with an interview with Ed Hill from Friends of the Earth, who talks about extinction and the future of the native animals of Australia. Daniel, Sarah and Geraldine discuss lotto and what they would do if they won. “A Wunch of Bankers” is a new book from Dan Zitter, and he joins the studio to talk about a topic that could be dense, yet ends up being very interesting. Finally, this week’s Friday Funnybugger with Laura Dunneman is all about wedding songs, with a great surprise from a special guest.

Breakfasters are back, and as promised, they do a recap the community cup. Geraldine shares her favourite experience from her trip to New Zealand: the glow worm cave. Noni Hazlehurst visits the breakfast trio to talk about her fresh documentary series on SBS, “Every Family Has a Secret”. Wake in Fright by Kenneth Cook is one of the most iconic novels set in the Australian outback, and director Declan Greene from the Malthouse Theatre visits to talks about his vision for the story and how it translates to the stage. Australian political satirists Sammy J. brings laughter and humour into the studio. And finally, Erik Jensen joins the Breakfasters to talk about politics in light of his new essay ”The Prosperity Gospel: How Scott Morrison Won and Bill Shorten Lost”.

Sarah is back from Italy, and the trio is finally whole again. Sarah shares observations from her Italian holiday with Daniel and Geraldine. They follow up by having a really great talk with Richard Lowenstein about his new documentary “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”.  Geraldine has attended the final training of footy prior to the game between the Megahertz and the Rockdogs, and shares some of her feelings about playing for the first time. Paola Bella is an Indigenous writer, artist and curator, and chats to Breakfasters about opening this year’s Emerging Writer’s Festival with her event, Speaking Truth to Power. Michael Harden joins the trio for this week’s Food Interlude, and talks about the ethical procurement of Indigenous game meat. Sarah, Daniel and Geraldine also shares some interesting tales about octopus, including fascination and fear. Tony Birch’s new novel, The White Girl, is set in south-eastern Australia and focuses on an extraordinary Indigenous woman. Tony stops by Breakfasters this week to talk about his own personal experience with the community that is the foundation of his book.

Sam has been filling in for Sarah this week, and along with Geraldine and Daniel they’ve had an exciting week following Queen Lizzie’s Birthday. Daniel ran a Marathon in the Otways, and shares his thoughts and experience with the other two.  Is walking 10.000 steps per day really good for you? In This week’s Weird Science, Dr. Jen talks about what science says about the phenomenon. The Breakfasters discuss the concept of eating things purely out of politeness. Ashleigh Wilson just published his book “On Artists”, and he joins the studio for an in-depth talk about his essay, and also his relationship with Miles Davis. Lastly, the trio spoke to Jane Clifton and the St Kilda Film Festival event “On the Inside: 40 Years of Prisoner”, about the iconic Australian TV show.

It’s the last week of May, and the Breakfasters have been busy talking about both the big and little things in life. First out is Muriel Bamblett from the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, who talks to the Breakfasters about all the amazing things happening around it in the light of reconciliation week. Geraldine talks about her visit to the "Dreamtime at the G"-match, and how horrible she found it. Following that, Geraldine, Sarah and Daniel talks about how good it feels to smash things. This week’s “Down & Dirty” is about leaves and what to do to them, with Justin “Digga” Calverley sharing his knowledge. Finally, Hillary O’Shaughnessy talks about how to make a city playable, as she is one of the key speakers at the 2019 Creative State Summit.

Informative talks and funny stories is what it’s all about this week on Breakfasters. Journalist Jane Gilmore is in the studio to talk about the future of feminism, in light of her participation in the Talking Progress-series. Geraldine, Sarah and Daniel reminisce about school uniforms and casual clothes day. Doctor Heather Holst talks about how governments can help struggling Australians with rising house costs. How long can a tortoise be lost, and does it realize it’s lost? Emma Koster talks about the SMS chatbot “Hello Cass”, which provides support and information for people effected by family and sexual violence. The second season of award-winning comedy series “The Letdown” is premiering on ABC, and co-creator Sarah Scheller is on Breakfasters to talk about choices and decisions.

This week on Breakfasters, Daniel Burt officially joins Sarah Smith and Geraldine Hickey to create a new power trio. To get to know the new addition, Geraldine quizzes Daniel to find out which Powerpuff Girl he is. We also learn that Daniel once applied for a work experience with RRR's Breakfasters. Dr Jen joins the trio for this weeks Weird Science, which focuses on tongue twisters. Ricky Lee Erickson shares interesting facts about squids on Feature Creatures. Smokestack Comedy Gala is the main event at the Progress Festival, and MC Tom Ballard stops by the studio to share his thoughts on progress. To round off the week, the new trio chat about everyones favourite topic: pets.