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  • Joshua Bell reflects on his life and success
    Join Alan as he interviews the famous Grammy-Award winning Violinist Joshua Bell. Joshua’s talents were discovered at any early age when he used rubber bands on dress drawers to craft his first stringed instrument, from then onwards it has been an upward trajectory to success. Multiple successful performances and awards later, he occupies a position [...]

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    25 min
  • Pierre Stock and “Le Grape Escape”
    In an interview, Pierre Stock, who curated Le Grape Escape, highlighted the event’s celebration of France’s finest wines, featuring 110 selections from regions like Beaujolais and Champagne. He emphasized the unique identity of Beaujolais wines, their perfect pairing with French cuisine, and the opportunity for guests to enjoy tastings while exploring Sydney’s top French-inspired culinary offerings. [...]

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    13 min
  • Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship: Interview with All The Best’s Executive Producer Phoebe Adler-Ryan
    In this podcast, Tony Roma discusses the history, purpose, heart and mission of the Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship with All The Best’s Executive Producer, Phoebe Adler-Ryan. All The Best is a nationally syndicated program with a focus on storytelling. In partnership with FBI radio, this program offers a one-of-a-kind fellowship commemorating Jesse Cox – the [...]

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    18 min
  • Rag’n’Bone Man and his burst onto the Neo blues/ Soul scene
    Rory Graham, “aka” Rag ‘n’ Bone Man is coming to the Bluesfest in 2025 and will also be doing a Gig at the Enmore. Since he burst on the scene with his deep baritone voice, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man has become a major player in the Neo Blues/ Soul Scene. David Barr talks to him [...]

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    20 min
  • In The Deep End of ‘The Pool’ Interview with Director Ian Darling
    The Pool is a documentary featuring the most photographed pool in the world, Bondi Icebergs. This stunning cinematic experience shows the lives of the 250,000 swimmers that visit the pool every year through its cast of characters that reflect the power of community. Listen in as Alan Field interviews its award-winning director, Ian Darling, in [...]

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    22 min
  • Margaret Simpson-Lee and ‘The Pool’
    “The Pool” is a brand-new feature documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ian Darling and executive produced by Margaret Simpson-Lee. Filmed over a year, the movie is a stunning cinematic experience, set to a nostalgic ’60s inspired soundtrack, with a cast of characters who reflect the power of community. Listen in as executive producer Margaret Simpson-Lee [...]

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    12 min
  • Podcast : The Kingdom of Eucalypts
    In this episode, we unravel the complex friendship between Inky Stephenson and Miles, set against the shifting political tides of the 1930s. Lloyd-Alison Young’s portrayal of Inky—a character tangled in fascism, populist politics, and anti-Semitism—sparks questions about loyalty, ambition, and morality. After three years in prison for her political affiliations, Inky’s relationship with Miles fractures, [...]

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    11 min
  • The Intersection
    Alan Field on Monday Drive congratulates Michael Fisher and Rob Marjenbergon winning the award for the Best New Program at the CommunityBroadcasting Association of Australia annual conference for “The Intersection.” [...]

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    17 min
  • Bondi Wave: The Nowadays
    Over five weeks, participants of the Bondi Wave program (aged 12-18) will come into the Eastside Bondi studio to chat about their musical aspirations and the music they have composed and recorded as part of the Wave program. This week, band members of the band The Nowadays discuss their experience making music with Bondi Wave. [...]

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    19 min

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Sydney is changing faster than ever but questions as to how it is changing – and how it should change – are seldom addressed. Are skyscrapers the best way to densify? How do we define heritage? Should more of us cycle to work? Will we continue to work from home? Is the affordability crisis solvable? Must we sacrifice koalas for homes?