Breakfasters

Showko Showfukutei came in to talk about her Melbourne Fringe Rakugo and ventriloquism comedy show Absolutely Normal, and Dr Heather Benbow discussed the ramifications of the recent German election. David Astle also came in regarding his Gargantuan Book of Words. Geraldine talks about an interesting tram journey she had recently, and there was a discussion about winning the lottery. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Benjamin Law pops in for his quarterly essay Moral panic 101: Equality, Acceptance and the safe schools program"; Harlem globetrotter Jay 'Stretch' Middleton talks about the safe lace basketball camps happening over the school holidays.

There's also a heated discussion about pickles and the finer points of prodding people in public.

Blissfully hosted by Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow and Geraldine Hickey.

Nilaja Sun came in to talk about her new show Pike St, a new theatre work about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York, now showing at Arts Centre Melbourne. Anne Edmonds talked about her new show on ABC The Edge Of The Bush, and Lachlan Carter reviewed the CSIRO Australian Bird Guide. They also talked about words and sayings that you hate to hear, and the worst people to sit next to on public transport and planes. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Laurie Penny came in this week to talk about her new book Bitch Doctrine, Inua Ellams talked about his show Black T-shirt Collection showing at Arts Centre Melbourne, and Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney talked about their new show on ABC, Get Krackin'. They also talked being single vs being in a relationship, and the marriage equality survey. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

Patricia Cornelius came in to talk about her new play Big Heart, writer Shashi Tharoor talked about his new book Inglorious Empire: What The British Did To India. Simon Hinkley chatted about the Lord Howe Island stick insect, and the team also talked horse competitions, and taking home tadpoles hoping they turn into frogs. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters, Jacob Rajan from New Zealand's Indian Ink theatre company came in to talk about The Guru of Chai at Arts Centre Melbourne. Hayley Inch reviewed Australian cycling film All For One, and director Damien Power talks about his new film Killing Ground. They also have a chat about the lies you tell as a kid to get out of trouble. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters, Judy Ryan from Residents for Victoria Street Drug Solutions came in to talk about the March to Save Lives happening on August 27, with a focus on harm reduction through safe injecting rooms in North Richmond. Dr Jen came in for Weird Science and chats about the "imposter syndrome" - feeling like you're going to be found out as an incompetent fraud. They also talk about eating gross food out of politeness, and auctions. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters, Geraldine talks about her trip to the dentist and Tex Perkins came in to discuss his new memoir "Tex". They also talk about gross food caught in people's teeth and gums, Museums Victoria's Simon Hinkley came to the studio to talk about Japanese giant hornets, and director Jeff McLean came in to talk about the new film "Jungle" - on for the opening night of Melbourne International Film Festival. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters Kashif Bouns came in to talk about the "Diversity in Football" exhibition at the Immigration Museum, and writer / bartender Chad Parkhill chatted about International Scotch Whiskey Day. They also talk about unexpected movies, social media faux pas, and Geraldine pretending to be a cow. Professor of Journalism Lawrie Zion also came in to the studio to talk about his new book "The Weather Obsession". With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters, Justin "Digga" Calverley comes in for Down and Dirty and informs the team about looking after fruit trees. Vince Gilligan - creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul chats about Series Mania at ACMI. Sarah tells a story about bus fears and a tram going the wrong way, and they also talk about their very first concerts. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.