Breakfasters

This week on Breakfasters Sami Shah comes in to talk about his new book "The Islamic Republic Of Australia" and Dr Jen returns to explain scratching - why we do it, why it feels good, what makes an itch worse. Pierre Ulric chats about his show at the Melbourne Magic Festival - White Lies and Friday Funnybugger Laura Dunemann comes in to play "Crazy Job Interviews". They also have a chat about childhood sleepovers, and the associated anxieties of sleeping away from home. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week on Breakfasters Alan Brough comes in to talk about his new children's book "Charlie And The Karaoke Cockroaches", and Brodie Lancaster comes in to chat about her new book "No Way! Okay, Fine: A memoir of pop culture, feminism and feelings". They also talk about the lowlights of going on holiday, and how olives are connected to relationships. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week Breakfasters talk about holy communion and weird things you do as a kid, the dramas of contact lenses, and having psychic powers. They also talk to Justin "Digga" Calveriey about growing berries at home and Briohny Doyle about her book Adult Fantasy. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week Breakfasters chat to Ben Mendelsohn about the new film Una, and Kate Cole-Adams about her book "Anaesthesia: The Gift Of Oblivion And The Mystery Of Consciousness". Anna Krien talks about her essay "The Long Goodbye: Coal, Coral And Australia's Climate Deadlock", and the team talk dilemmas around keeping cash, and shopping for clothes. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week Breakfasters talk to Larissa Dubecki about the "Writers Night School: Food Writing" event at the Emerging Writers Festival, plus 'Feature Creatures' regular Simon Hinkley chats about the explosive bombardier beetle. Dr Jen comes in to debunk full moon myths, and the team chat about celebrities that live close by, and what to do in a blackout. With Sarah Smith, Jeff Sparrow, and Geraldine Hickey.

This week the Breakfasters have a chat with Stephen Metcalf about the Slate Culture Gabfest, and talk about assisted dying with Andrew Denton. Laura Dunemann comes in to discuss anything other than Schapelle Corby, and the team talk about which famous people would make good friends.

The Breakfasters talk with Stephen Curry on his film Hounds Of Love, being stuck in an elevator and scar tissue. Also, Colson Whitehead speaks about his book The Underground Railroad and Laura Dunemann is this week's Funny Bugger.

This week on Breakfasters astrologer Dr. Tanya Hill, who has possibly the coolest job of any guest yet, comes in to talk about the new "Discover The Night Sky" astronomy classes at Scienceworks. Plus, the team are joined by Dr Ruan Witt of the Melbourne Tea Festival who explains the best brewing conditions for tea. Geraldine takes the lead on tearing gender reveal parties to shreds while Sarah and Jeff have very different attitudes on whether or not it's ok to walk out during a movie. Friday Funnybugger Nick Capper relives childhood memories of small town tips and underground homes much to the amusement of the Breakfasters.

This week the Breakfasters talk awkward social conventions, even more awkward team building exercises, and have a chat with Briggs about Yirramboi First Nations Arts Festival. They also talk cocktails with The Guardian's drinks writer Chad Parkhill.

This week Breakfasters talk about fancy dress parties, and things that should be easy instead of hard. Also, Dr Jen swings by to talk about 'coffee naps', and Genevieve Grieves discusses "The Violence Of Denial" talks, part of Yirramboi First Nations Arts Festival.