Breakfasters

Writer Richard Cooke talks about his essay in The Monthly, Once Upon A Time In The West; AFL premiership footballer David Astbury talks about his year with the Tigers; Sean "The Birdman" Dooley talks about the bird of the year; Comedians Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan chat about their year; the team talk about stuffing up as a kid, and Christmas gift lists. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Writer, actor and director Candy Bowers talks about her show Hyper Fragility: Why Are White Men So Defensive #LOL; writer and academic Hugh White chats about his Quarterly Essay Without America: Australia In The New Asia; Cartoonist First Dog On The Moon talks about his book A Guide To Living Through The Impending Apocalypse And How To Stay Nice Doing It; the team talk about school concerts, and Geraldine talks about going to the cinema while the marriage equality bill was passed. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's Natasha Blucher talks about the situation on Manus Island; Hayley Inch reviews new film The Disaster Artist; writer Konrad Marshall talks about his new book Yellow and Black: A Season With Richmond; and the team talk about house inspections. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Comedian Hannah Gadsby talks about her award-winning show Nanette; actor Greg Sestero chats about the making of The Room, and the new film The Disaster Artist; food critic Larissa Dubecki talks about the food trends of 2017; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunemann tests the team on how well they know each other; and Geraldine talks about a terrible crowd at a show in Sydney. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Puppet comedian Randy talks about his new show Randy Live at The Athenaum; Philanthropist and pioneer for women in football Susan Alberti chats about her biography The Footy Lady: The Trailblazing Life of Susan Alberti; Writer Peter Carey talks about his new novel A Long Way From Home; Comedian Nick Capper chats about touring and the Wonder Woman movie; Geraldine talks about being a first aid responder; and the team talk about their marriage equality celebrations. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Feminist academic, writer and activist Bea Campbell talks about the state of feminism in 2017; Comedian Joel Creasey chats about his new book Thirsty: Confessions Of A Fame Whore; Geraldine and Sarah have some irrational anger about Jeff's birthday; Sarah talks about smashed eggs in her car; and the team talks about superhero powers. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Artist and activist Patrisse Cullors from Black Lives Matter talks about the genesis of the movement; Comedian and author Tony Martin talks about his debut novel Deadly Kerfuffle; "Friday Funnybugger" Laura Dunemann talks about being angry; Geraldine talks about her experience at a Japanese bath, and the team talks about 'paying it forward'. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Writer and director Ben Elton talks about his new movie Three Summers; RRR broadcaster Dave Graney chats about his new book Workshy: My Life As A Bludge; Justin "Digga" Calverley lets the team know about planting bush foods on "Down and Dirty"; Lachlan Carter reviews The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death-Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson; Geraldine talks dieting and the struggle to find a good snack, and the team talk about what they are doing on the weekend. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

American comedian Shane Mauss talks about his new show A Good Trip; journalist Peter Greste speaks about his experience in an Egyptian prison and the book he has written about it, The First Casualty; Geraldine talks about community theatre, Sarah talks about going to Hobbiton on 'Toot Your Horn Tuesday', and the team chat about going bowling and high quality epitaphs. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Professor Gillian Triggs talks about her views on the most pressing human rights issues facing Australia right now; comedian Nazeem Hussain talks about his new show Public Frenemy at the Yarraville Club; Geraldine shares her experience at a school reunion in Albury; and the team chat about strange mixed-business combinations. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.