The Byron Cooke Show

The recent departures of several high profile Australian music industry figures has brought the issue of it's potentially toxic culture into the spotlight.

With an increasing number of music industry participants using their voices on social media pages such as Beneath The Glass Ceiling, coverage of issues around power imbalance continue to build momentum.

If there is a toxic culture in the Australian music industry, why have so many people within the industry remained silent? How do you go about solving the cultural problems across the industry? Could we be at the dawn of a #MeToo movement across the entire Australian music and entertainment industry?

Joining Byron Cooke for this episode : Vivienne Kelly, Editor of https://themusicnetwork.com/ and Tim Ferguson, Director of https://www.leadingteams.net.au/

[Jaguar Jonze audio in episode intro courtesy of Network Ten's "The Project"]

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Pre-Covid, many Aussies planning an extended trip away might have looked to the European summer, that dream Bali villa, or a road trip across the USA.

Doing something in our own backyard didn't always spring to mind - especially the idea of a longer epic Aussie adventure.

With holiday choices right now still limited to within Australia, who better to help us plan a big local trip ....than a Brit and a Texan who've seen more of our own country than we have!

Sharing their travel diary from an awesome recent 6 week trip across regional Australia they took together, English Netball / Suncorp Super Netball League star Geva Mentor and Texan college basketballer turned professional Australian Rules footballer Mason Cox join Byron to share their tips!

You'll get some cool ideas for Aussie holidays you can book right now and learn about their  visits to a number of remote indigenous communities across Australia.

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It's the next big talking point as Australia's Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues. Will confirmation of up to date vaccination status effectively act as a license to do anything involving contact with others? 

Will those who decide against the vaccine be unable to travel across borders? Attend public ticketed events? Get a job? And if so, are we comfortable with this?

Joining Byron Cooke for this episode : Dr Rod Pearce, Chairman of https://www.immunisationcoalition.org.au/ and Ethan Bearman, Attorney and regular guest on Fox News "Night Court" segment based in Los Angeles, CA.

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It's time for a mid-lockdown re-charge in Melbourne. What better way than throwing it back to a simpler time - the 90's! In this episode Byron is joined by Aussie music icon Joanne as we go back through all those nostalgic memories you sent in via the show's instagram.

Listen out for some amazing celebrity cameos and even an exclusive [and terrible] live duet of Joanne's smash 90's hit "Jackie" featuring Byron struggling on his new electric guitar.

It's an episode guaranteed to give you a lift if you want to escape the news cycle for an hour - whether you're in Melbourne or not!

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Eight years ago, Ibby Akbar decided to post a few videos on Facebook to entertain his family and friends. What started out as a bit of fun pretty quickly became something much bigger. Now having built up over 200K followers across his social media networks, Ibby is about to realise a childhood dream.

In August he will perform to sold out theatres in Melbourne and Sydney on his very first Australian tour "I Am Ibby Akbar".

At a time when people [at least in Victoria] really need a good news story, this episode comes at the perfect time. There are plenty of laughs as well which definitely doesn't hurt.

From stories of growing up in an ethnic family, to relationships, to poking fun at society in general, Ibby opens up to Byron about his process and personal beliefs.

For all the details on seeing Ibby Akbar on the "I Am" debut Australian tour click here

https://thehourgroup.com.au/product/ibbyakbartour/

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Dr Rod Pearce AM, Chairman of the Immunisation Coalition returns to The Byron Cooke Show to answer more of your questions regarding the COVID vaccine rollout in Australia.

Asking questions does not make you an "anti-vaxxer" and Dr Rod Pearce welcomes all to join the conversation. Many issues are covered in this episode, from the ineffectiveness of government advertising campaigns through to new conspiracy theories and how these continue to fuel vaccine hesitancy in the community.

The Immunisation Coalition is an independent not for profit organisation seeking to improve the protection of all Australians against infectious diseases by advocacy for immunisation.

This episode follows on from two previous episodes titled "Jab Chat" which can also be found at byroncookeshow.com and on your favourite podcast platform.

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Are you thinking about starting your own business? Maybe you're just curious as to what life is really like for the people who do?

A "disruptor" creates a product, service, or way of doing things which displaces the existing market leaders and eventually replaces them at the helm of the sector. 

Three of Byron's good friends could all be described this way. In this episode, "The Disruptors" share their start-up success stories and give some great advice along the way.

Joining Byron Cooke for this episode : Keegan Bakker, former Fox FM presenter now CEO/Founder of global enterprise software business Audata. Ali Clarke, Founder of Bondi Blades, Australia's first derma razor company. Marcus Kellett, co-founder of Ready-To-Drink beverage business Ampersand Projects.

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Single parent families are now the fastest growing family type across Australia. On Mothers Day weekend, Byron hosts a timely conversation with three powerful single mums including his American ex-wife Crissy, the mother of their son Zephyr.

Also joining Byron for this episode are Melbourne single Mums Milly and Massey - both balance careers and study with solo parenting. You'll also hear contributions from other single mums as well as the children of single mums.

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Nothing is off limits as Byron openly answers your questions, including the REAL story behind leaving the Fox FM breakfast show.

It's a one-off episode to celebrate a [mini] milestone of 25 so far!

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It is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.  So 106 years after the first landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli, how connected are we to Anzac Day as a collective community?

Joining Byron for this episode : Brendan Kincade OAM, Vietnam Veterans Education Team. Alexander Zourkas, Leading System Combat Operator Royal Australian Navy 2008-2020. Grace Kingsford-Smith, recalling memories of her late husband Rollo Kingsford-Smith, one of Australia's most decorated pilots in WW2.

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