Breakfasters

This week on Breakfasters, Professor Ary Hoffmann drops by to discuss the threat of climate change and how it's measured. Josh Earl calls in to talk about the live show of his podcast "Don't You Know Who I Am," which is raising money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and is sure to be well-attended by 'J-earl Scouts.' Sarah, Jeff and Geraldine talk about why they dislike the term bucket list and the experiences most people put on them, and the inevitability of talking about how hot it is on a hot day. And US comedian Iliza Shlesinger joins the team to talk about her new show "Elder Millennial Tour" about what it was like to grow up when Nintendo graphics were just coloured blocks.

Triple R regular Casey Bennetto swaps his Superfluity host hat to talk up "The Show of the Year," in which he sings songs that sum up 2018 and author Jadan Carroll tells us about his new book "Definitely the Best Dogs of All Time." Meanwhile, the team chats about the hidden meaning of proverbs and what not to get your colleague in Secret Santa. Plus, Friday Funnybugger Laura Dunneman showcases her second ever radio play featuring magnificent acting from Elizabeth, Jeff and Geraldine.

Director Jessica Leski talks about her film 'I Used to be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story'; David Marr drops in to reflect on his career and new book; Michael Harden talks up edible hemp during Food Interlude; Plus the team chat about bad office Christmas parties and the perils of schoolies week.

Director Susie Dee discusses the new show Broken being played at 45downstairs; Shaun Micallef chats about his new book The Uncollected Plays of Shaun Micallef; comedian Catherine Tate talks about The Catherine Tate Show Live being performed at The Palais; and Geraldine talks about her adventures getting attacked by eagles and swimming with sharks.

With presenters Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow and Geraldine Hickey.

Olmo Salvatore joins Sarah and Geraldine for a chat with director Sarah Goodes & actor Kamil Ellis about the Melbourne Theatre Company's new show 'Astroman.' Then Jeff returns to the studio for regular segment 'Wednesdare' and a talk about accidentally-on-purpose inserting yourself into a story you were never part of. Plus, funeral director and theatre director Scott Turnbull shares the goss on his appropriately titled new show "The Director," which tells you everything you ever wanted to know about working in a funeral home. And Friday Funnybugger Nat Harris invites everyone who's dating and courting to forget about spicing up your relationship - spice up your break-up instead!

This week the Breakfasters speak to guests Braden and Zach about Aunty Donna "The Album Tour," Seth Stephen-Davidowitz about his book "Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are " and Michael Harden for regular segment Food Interlude. Plus, Sarah, Jeff and Geraldine talk scary stories, not recognising your gym guy and hang out with Friday Funnybugger Laura Dunneman.

This week the team chat about holiday wine tasting; Palaeontologist Ben Francischelli features on weird science chatting about how whales evolved from land creatures; the team chat about hangover cures; author Chloe Hooper speaks about her latest novel "The Arsonist: A Mind On Fire"; Nat Harris is the Friday funnybugger; and Child Psychiatrist Dr Julie Stone chats about the health of the 52 children on Nauru.

With presenters Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, Sam Cummins and Geraldine Hickey

This week, Geraldine gets her first aid certificate; Sarah shares some of her car dramas; the team are joined by Pacharo Mzembe & Ratidzo Mambo actors in Mambo apart of Melbourne Festival; author Clare Wright writer of "You daughters of freedom: The Australian who won the vote and inspired the world; and Eddo meets Kasey Chambers.

With presenters Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow and Geraldine Hickey.

This week, Michael Harden speaks about eating insects on "Food Interlude"; Geraldine and Sarah speak about their adventures at the Melbourne show; Stuart Coupe chats about his latest book "Roadies: The Secrets History of Australian Rock n Roll"; ABC journalist, Laura Tingle speaks about her quarterly essay "Follow the Leader: Democracy and the Rise of the Strongman"; and finally the team chat about homecoming queens.

With presenters Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow and Geraldine Hickey.

The team chat about their weekend activities; director Benjamin Gilmour and actor Sam Smith comes onto the show to speak about their film "JRGA"; the team chat about the words squirting and oozing; Joanne Ryan comes onto the show to chat about her upcoming show "Eggsistentialism" which will be appearing at the Melbourne Fringe Festival; Simon Hinkley is back on feature creatures chatting about scorpions.

With presenters Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow and Geraldine Hickey.