The Wake Up With Danny Hoyland Podcast

Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee are back for another lively Saturday edition of Wake Up With Dr Dan, with fishing, food, science, gardening, Ipswich history, trucking, sport and an attempt to cook a record-breaking meatloaf in the shape of Australia.

Shane “Shocking Jock” Bowering joins the show to discuss the pressures facing governments as they try to balance budgets, inflation and cost-of-living concerns. Shane argues that reducing spending inevitably affects someone and gives his own views on taxation and where governments could look for additional revenue. There’s also plenty of anticipation ahead of the NRL Grand Final.

Craig “Stinkbomb” Charlton introduces the Daiwa Steez Minnow Swimbait, a large lure aimed particularly at cod but also capable of attracting mulloway and big flathead. Craig delivers a bumper long-weekend fishing report, with excellent weather conditions and flathead, bream, mangrove jack, snapper, mackerel, threadfin salmon, mulloway, tailor, bass and Saratoga all featuring around South East Queensland.

Ranger Nick checks in from the Australian Camp Oven Festival at Millmerran, where he’s preparing for one of his biggest culinary challenges yet — an attempt at an Australian record with an enormous meatloaf shaped like Australia. The custom-built mould has an outside circumference of about 4.47 metres, with the finished creation to be served to festival-goers for a gold coin donation.

Dr Deb Mills takes a closer look at creatine, the hugely popular supplement better known for its use in sport and muscle development. She explains how creatine acts as an energy reserve inside muscles and discusses emerging research into possible benefits for energy, concentration and memory. She also looks at early animal research investigating how creatine could influence immune cells — while stressing the importance of discussing supplements with a doctor.

Horticulturist Paul Plant turns his attention to rosemary, explaining that there’s much more to the familiar herb than the traditional blue-flowering shrub. There are upright, bushy and ground-cover varieties with different flower colours, and Paul explains how rosemary can be used as an attractive, aromatic hedge while also bringing pollinators into the garden.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland reveals one ingredient that doesn’t appear on many recipe lists — time. From resting steak and proving bread to ageing cheese, balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, Jeremy explains why patience can dramatically change flavour and texture. He also argues that slowing down while eating gives the brain enough time to recognise fullness and lets us properly appreciate what’s on the plate.

History Out There’s Harold Peacock travels back to the Ipswich of the 1860s and the colourful life of John Barnes. The story features furious horse riding through Brisbane Street, court appearances, domestic turmoil, a horse once connected with a bushranger and plenty of brushes with trouble. Despite it all, Barnes went on to become a respected local figure, cattle farmer and land donor — prompting Harold to find a surprisingly positive message in a very chaotic piece of Ipswich history.

The show also checks in with Tim from Lights on the Hill ahead of the memorial service at Lake Apex Park in Gatton. The annual event remembers truck drivers who have lost their lives in workplace incidents or dedicated their lives to the transport industry. There’s no major convoy this year, with organisers acknowledging the enormous financial pressure facing truckies — including fuel bills that can run into thousands of dollars for a single fill.

Sam Ingham-Meyer brings the latest Pub Goss from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels, with a huge NRL Grand Final weekend ahead, racing, live music and plenty happening across the long weekend.

Plus there’s the Brisbane 2032 Olympic emblem leak, earthquakes, daylight saving, the Screaming Jets, plenty of Grand Final banter and another collection of Dr Dan tangents that could head absolutely anywhere.

It’s Wake Up With Dr Dan — where a four-metre meatloaf, creatine science, runaway horses and truckies can somehow all make perfect sense on the same Saturday morning.

Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee are back for another Saturday edition of Wake Up With Danny Hoyland, with fishing, food, science, gardening, sport, Ipswich history and a young entrepreneur proving you’re never too young to start a business.

Shane “Shocking Jock” Bowering kicks things off with his take on artificial intelligence, raising concerns about how quickly AI technology is developing and whether governments are moving fast enough to deal with the risks. There’s also plenty of rugby league talk following the Dolphins’ finals loss, plus another reminder for community organisations about the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Craig “Stinkbomb” Charlton introduces the Daiwa Bait Junkie 4-inch Herring, a versatile new soft plastic designed with a lifelike eye, rolling action and plenty of movement. Craig says it can be used everywhere from rivers and estuaries to offshore waters, targeting species including threadfin salmon, jewfish, snapper, flathead, barramundi and cod. He also has the latest reports from the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay and the dams.

Ranger Nick checks in live from the King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge at Murrurundi, where horse riders, working dogs and stockmen are being put through their paces. This week’s camp-oven creation is the Razorback Stack — pork chops layered with bacon and onion, topped with barbecue sauce and cooked until tender with plenty of crackling.

Dr Deb Mills brings some significant travel-health news with the arrival of a new dengue vaccine in Australia. She explains how dengue is spread, why repeat infections can potentially be more dangerous and why travellers heading regularly to destinations including Indonesia, Thailand, India and Vietnam may want to discuss vaccination with a travel-health professional. The new vaccine involves two doses given three months apart and is expected to become available from October.

Horticulturist Paul Plant asks a deceptively simple question: do weeds actually have a purpose? Paul explains that weeds can protect soil, support microbes and earthworms, provide food for pollinators and, in some cases, even be edible. But there’s another side to the story, with invasive plants such as lantana capable of overwhelming native vegetation and changing entire habitats.

Resident scientist Dr Janine Young looks at research suggesting you might not need to run particularly fast to get some mental benefits from exercise. A small study found that even very slow jogging may improve mood and potentially influence parts of the brain involved in decision-making and complex thinking. It’s early research, but potentially welcome news for anyone whose running speed is closer to a determined shuffle.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland tackles food additives — why they’re used and whether they deserve their bad reputation. Jeremy traces additives from traditional preservation methods such as salt, sugar and vinegar through to modern preservatives, colourings, antioxidants, emulsifiers and stabilisers. While modern Australian food additives are regulated, his own advice remains simple: less is more, and fresh food should still make up a big part of the diet.

With AFL Grand Final fever taking over Melbourne, History Out There’s Harold Peacock goes back through three remarkable Australian Rules stories with strong Ipswich connections. That includes an 1890 intercolonial showdown at North Ipswich Reserve between Queensland champions Ipswich and powerhouse South Melbourne, a link between the 1899 VFL Grand Final and legendary Ipswich cricketer Bert Ironmonger, and Ipswich-born Herbert Bryant becoming one of Queensland’s earliest footballers to make his mark in Victoria.

Then Danny meets 13-year-old entrepreneur Braxton Ritchie, who has turned a camping-trip idea into his own business, Wheely Clean. Braxton travels to customers’ homes with the help of his parents, pressure-cleans and sanitises wheelie bins and finishes them with a lavender spray. Just six months after starting, he already has regular weekly and fortnightly customers and says he still loves doing the work.

Sam Ingham-Meyer brings the latest Pub Goss from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels, with an enormous weekend of AFL, rugby league and rugby union on the screens, Melbourne Cup bookings beginning to roll in and the Rocklea Hotel celebrating another OpenTable Diners’ Choice recognition.

Plus there’s AFL Grand Final banter, the Dolphins’ finals campaign, school holiday fishing, sport across the weekend and all the usual unpredictable Dr Dan detours.

It’s Wake Up With Dr Dan — where dengue vaccines, wild-pig steaks, 130-year-old footy matches and sparkling-clean wheelie bins can all somehow belong in the same Saturday morning.

The Vomit-Thief Dolphin, Mutiny Genes & Ipswich’s Unluckiest Family

Danny Hoyland is joined by Sparkdog for another Saturday edition of Wake Up With Dr Dan, with Damien away at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. There’s fishing, camp-oven cooking, medical science, history, gardening and a dolphin with possibly the most disgusting fishing technique ever discovered.

Shane “Shocking Jock” Bowering joins the show to share his views on the week’s issues before paying tribute to veteran broadcaster and journalist Chris Adams, who died aged 77. Shane and Danny remember working alongside Chris at 4BC and describe him as a calm, fair and highly respected journalist whose political views were almost impossible to pick from his broadcasting.

Craig “Stinkbomb” Charlton introduces the Molix WTD 150 Walk the Dog, a large surface lure that darts from side to side across the water and can be used for barramundi, cod, trevally, mackerel and other predators. Craig also has the latest fishing report, with snapper, pearl perch, school mackerel, tuna, flathead, whiting and bass among the catches — and some school holiday encouragement to take the kids yabby pumping and fishing.

Ranger Nick checks in from the Casino Farmers Market with Miss May’s Madras, a chicken curry recipe passed on by his daughter Shannon May featuring ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander, chilli, chickpeas and fresh vegetables. He also previews the King of the Ranges and his upcoming attempt at the Australian Camp Oven Festival to create a giant Australia-shaped meatloaf in tribute to legendary camp-oven cook Ned Winter.

Dr Deb Mills joins the program from Norfolk Island with a remarkable medical story that begins with the Mutiny on the Bounty. The small founding population descended from Pitcairn Islanders has given researchers an unusual opportunity to study genetics across generations. Dr Deb explains how researchers have used those family connections to investigate genes associated with conditions including migraine and blood pressure — research that could ultimately help scientists better understand disease in much larger populations.

Toowoomba Mayor Geoff McDonald joins Danny during the Carnival of Flowers, where tens of thousands of people are expected for the parade. Geoff talks about the massive effort behind the gardens, including around 170,000 seedlings, a newly set world record involving people dressed as Toowoomba violets and the city’s strong rugby league history. He also discusses the interest in a potential future NRL licence connected with Toowoomba and the wider western corridor.

Then resident scientist Dr Janine Young introduces Bubbles the bottlenose dolphin from Lady Elliot Island — and breakfast listeners may want to put the spoon down for this one. Bubbles has developed an unusual solo hunting technique: targeting trevally, harassing them until they regurgitate their meal and then stealing the vomit. Researchers have reportedly observed Bubbles performing the behaviour repeatedly since 2017.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland explains emulsifiers — the substances that help hold foods together. From mayonnaise and ice cream to chocolate, bread and salad dressing, Jeremy explains how emulsifiers help liquids such as oil and water remain mixed, improve texture and extend shelf life. He also discusses why heavily processed foods containing some synthetic emulsifiers are attracting interest from researchers studying gut health.

History Out There’s Harold Peacock delivers one of the morning’s darker Ipswich stories with the extraordinary history of the Winks family. After settling around Peak Crossing, generations of the family encountered a remarkable series of accidents, illnesses and wartime deaths. The story even leads back to Lang Park, where relative Thomas Knott was buried in the old Paddington Cemetery and his remains were either moved without identification or left beneath the modern stadium precinct.

Horticulturist Paul Plant looks at gardening through rising costs, explaining how fuel and petrochemical prices flow through to fertilisers, plastic pots and other gardening products. His tips include composting, worm farms, recycling, choosing longer-lasting plants and growing more fruit, vegetables and cut flowers at home.

And internationally recognised photographer John Elliott joins the show on the anniversary of Slim Dusty’s death. John, who worked as Slim’s photographer, remembers learning of the country music legend’s passing while travelling through Western Queensland and shares some simple photography advice from the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers — get out earlier or later than everyone else and don’t assume great garden photographs require bright sunshine.

Plus there’s Surf Life Saving patrols returning to the beaches, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, plenty of weekend sport, Pub Goss from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels and the usual unpredictable detours.

It’s Wake Up With Dr Dan — where a mutiny, a vomiting dolphin and 140 years of Ipswich misfortune can somehow all fit into the same Saturday morning.

Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee are back for another packed edition of Wake Up With Dr Dan, with fishing, food, science, history, gardening, ghosts, endurance athletes and another collection of stories you probably won’t hear anywhere else.

Shane “Shocking Jock” Bowering kicks things off with politics, the Queensland credit rating debate and his thoughts on the latest political controversies. He also reminds community groups that the Gambling Community Benefit Fund remains open, with grants of up to $35,000 available for eligible equipment, renovations and projects.

Craig “Stinkbomb” Charlton brings in the fishing report and introduces the SpinWright Fluff Head Swim Jig, a skirted lure aimed at barramundi and Murray cod. He reports big flathead, whiting, snapper, school mackerel, trevally and bass — plus an extraordinary barramundi measuring more than 1.2 metres caught in the Brisbane River.

Ranger Nick keeps things simple with a skillet full of Portobello mushrooms, peas, chorizo and pine nuts, while also looking ahead to the King of the Ranges event and his ambitious attempt to create an Australia-shaped meatloaf for an Australian record.

Dr Deb Mills explains the fascinating science behind G-suits, the special garments used by fighter pilots to prevent them blacking out under extreme G-forces. She traces the technology from early water-filled suits to Australian researcher Frank Cotton’s compressed-air design and explains how modern suits automatically inflate to stop blood pooling in a pilot’s legs.

Horticulturist Paul Plant checks in from the Noosa Botanic Gardens plant sale to talk about Oxalis triangularis, or purple shamrock. While many people know oxalis as a lawn weed, Paul explains why some ornamental varieties have become prized collector plants thanks to their striking dark-purple foliage.

Resident scientist Dr Janine Young takes listeners back around 25,000 years, with research from Sulawesi suggesting humans were chewing betel nut far earlier than previously thought. Ancient teeth show distinctive wear consistent with chewing the whole nut, possibly for its psychoactive or pain-relieving effects — even though the practice itself could severely damage teeth.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland tackles food allergies and intolerances, from coeliac disease and gluten to peanuts, dairy, seafood and the serious risks of anaphylaxis. He also explains the growing challenge restaurants and caterers face when managing multiple dietary requirements and the importance of avoiding cross-contamination.

History Out There’s Harold Peacock uncovers the extraordinary story of William Matson, a man of African descent born in Dominica who lived in Ipswich and attempted to enter Queensland politics in the 1860s and 1870s. Matson’s colourful life included court cases, political ambitions and later work connected to the Polynesian labour trade. Harold says his election could potentially have made him one of the earliest — and perhaps only — former slaves to stand for parliament in Australia.

Five-time Coolangatta Gold winner and endurance athlete Caine Eckstein joins the show while undertaking another remarkable challenge — travelling from the Gold Coast to Sydney largely on foot with minimal planning and just one set of clothes. He’s also raising money to help families struggling to afford veterinary surgery for their pets, inspired by the care his own dog Hank received.

Then Jack Sim delivers a cracking Goodna Cemetery ghost story. Back in the 1970s, a group of teenagers drove into the dark, overgrown cemetery and stopped near the mysterious “Headless Angel”. After hearing the legend that its head could reappear at midnight, they rushed back to their car — only to discover it wouldn’t start. They eventually pushed it all the way to the cemetery gates, where, inexplicably, it started normally again.

Sam Ingemeyer rounds out the morning with the latest Pub Goss and sport from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels, while Danny’s decades-old jockstrap somehow becomes one of the morning’s longest-running jokes.

Plus there’s NFL in Melbourne, the Bridge to Brisbane, fishing, local events, plenty of sport and another three hours of unmistakable Dr Dan chaos.

It’s Wake Up With Dr Dan — where ancient drugs, fighter jets and haunted cemeteries can somehow all end up in the same show.

Danny Hoyland returns for another Saturday morning edition of Wake Up With Dr Dan, with fishing, food, science, gardening, history, Riverfire and the usual collection of unexpected detours.

Shane “Shocking Jock” Bowering joins the show with his take on politics, community funding and the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, with sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations encouraged to look at funding opportunities.

Craig “Stinkbomb” Charlton has the fishing report, with Z-Man soft plastics on special and plenty happening offshore, in Moreton Bay and across the freshwater dams. Snapper, pearl perch, cobia, school mackerel and bass are among the catches, while Craig also gives listeners the chance to dream about winning a Bar Crusher boat.

Ranger Nick checks in live from the Trundle Bush Tucker Day, serving up a surprisingly simple camp-oven soufflé made with cream cheese, cream, eggs, sugar, honey and vanilla. He also launches his new Australian native meat rub, created from native pastoral plants and designed to bring some very different flavours to the barbecue.

Dr Deb Mills looks at the growing evidence around short-sightedness in children, explaining research suggesting that spending more time outdoors during the preschool and early school years may help reduce the risk of myopia. Bright outdoor light appears to play an important role in regulating how the eye grows, giving parents another reason to get the kids outside.

Horticulturist Paul Plant is live from the Brisbane Garden Expo with some timely advice for getting gardens through hot weather. He recommends choosing plants suited to the local climate, watering strategically and supporting independent growers and nurseries.

With Riverfire lighting up Brisbane, resident scientist Dr Janine Young investigates something most people probably never think about — what happens to all the material left behind by fireworks. She explains how fireworks contain metal salts and other compounds that can contribute to short-term air pollution and may also leave residues that eventually wash into waterways.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland takes a deep dive into edible foams, from zabaglione and meringue to bread, pavlova and ice cream. He explains how gas bubbles become trapped inside foods to create their light, airy textures — and even reveals that a huge portion of the volume in ice cream is simply air.

Then History Out There’s Harold Peacock uncovers the remarkable story of Sarah Matilda Carter, the Ipswich woman who, as a 10-year-old girl on Corfu in 1864, presented King George I of Greece with a scroll and the keys to the island. The King kissed her on the cheek and gave her money — a moment Sarah remembered for the rest of her life before later settling in Ipswich and raising a large family.

Sunday Mail journalist Jayne Keogh takes listeners north to Thursday Island and the extraordinary history of Queensland’s pearling industry. The story stretches from the great pearling fleets and devastating 1899 cyclone through both World Wars, the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion and the restoration of one of the last surviving pearling luggers, Penguin.

Sam Ingham-Meyers brings the Pub Goss from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels, including the latest attempt at the enormous Rockzilla Challenge — five beef patties, five pieces of bacon, five slices of cheese, onion rings, chips and wedges — with the current record still sitting under five minutes.

Plus there’s Riverfire, Father’s Day reflections, rugby, whales, the Sundowner Hotel fire and plenty more from another very busy morning on West Bremer Radio.

It’s Wake Up With Dr Dan — local characters, strange facts and stories you definitely won’t hear anywhere else.

Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee are back for another Saturday morning edition of Wake Up With Danny Hoyland, with fishing, food, science, history, gardening, pigeons and plenty of classic Dr Dan banter.

Shane “Shocking Jock” Bowering fires up over the handling of Adam Reynolds’ Broncos farewell, questioning whether the veteran really left on his own terms and arguing his send-off could have been handled far better. There’s also an update on the long-awaited Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Craig “Stinkbomb” Charlton introduces the Daiwa Bait Junkie Mega Minnow, a brand-new oversized soft plastic aimed at fish including barramundi and big flathead. He also reports excellent fishing conditions, with snapper, pearl perch, tailor, whiting, squid, threadfin salmon and plenty more on the chew.

Ranger Nick serves up another unusual camp-oven idea with sweet potato and honey rissoles, explaining how grated sweet potato can transform an old family favourite. He also previews the Trundle Bush Tucker Day and his latest range of Australian native meat rubs.

Dr Deb Mills takes a closer look at the sweetener xylitol. She explains its history, why it became popular in chewing gum and dental products, its extreme toxicity to dogs, and discusses research examining a possible association between higher blood levels of xylitol and cardiovascular events.

Horticulturist Paul Plant introduces Piper sarmentosum, an edible leafy herb commonly used in Asian cooking. The leaves can be used as wraps, added to meals and may even help soften the heat of chilli — but Paul warns gardeners to keep the fast-spreading plant contained in a pot.

Resident scientist Dr Janine Young explores fascinating research into whether the number of natural teeth someone has could be linked with survival after pancreatic cancer surgery. The Japanese study found a substantial difference in median survival between patients with 21 or more natural teeth and those with fewer, highlighting another possible connection between oral and overall health.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland continues his look at modern hospitality, this time asking whether restaurant booking apps, QR codes and automation are killing the human touch. Jeremy argues that hospitality is ultimately about relationships, personal service and connection — things that can easily disappear when everything is pushed through a screen.

History Out There’s Harold Peacock takes listeners back around 150 years to Judge Edmund Shepherd and some extraordinary early Ipswich court cases. The story then takes a darker turn with Judge Shepherd’s wife, Mary Grace Shepherd, whose remarkable and tragic story ultimately connects with the old Paddington Cemetery and the land beneath Lang Park.

Sunday Mail journalist Jayne Keogh serves up some delicious Queensland nostalgia with the history of Peters Ice Cream — from old-fashioned ice chests and hand-cranked ice cream makers to Brisbane’s famous Peters factory, ice cream cakes, Frosty Fruits, choc tops and the memorable slogan, “The health food of a nation.”

Jack Sim reveals the story of the mysterious Printer’s Devils still watching over Brisbane’s former Government Printing Office. Jack explains the old printing trade traditions, including apprentices being known as “little devils”, and shares a personal connection through his father, who spent almost 40 years working at the government printer.

And in one of the morning’s most fascinating conversations, pigeon racer Steve Zander explains the remarkable world of racing pigeons. His champion bird Night Lightning once flew more than 1,000 kilometres from Charters Towers to Toowoomba in a single day, while Steve also discusses the incredible homing abilities of pigeons, modern racing and the famous wartime birds that carried vital messages through enemy territory.

Plus there’s Pub Goss from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels, Father’s Day ideas and all the usual detours that make Wake Up With Danny Hoyland anything but predictable.

Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee return for another big Saturday morning on Wake Up With Danny Hoyland, with fishing, health, science, gardening, food, Ipswich history and plenty of the usual unpredictable banter.

Craig “Stinkbomb” Charlton delivers the local fishing report and introduces the Rapala CrushCity Infiltrator, an unusual soft-plastic lure designed to wobble and roll through the water. With snapper and pearl perch season reopened, Craig reports excellent offshore conditions and plenty of opportunities for snapper, amberjack, kingfish, whiting, squid, tailor and more.

Ranger Nick joins the boys from Kyogle with a simple camp-oven feta and capsicum pasta bake, while also looking ahead to the Trundle Bush Tucker Day and his upcoming attempt to cook a record-breaking meatloaf shaped like Australia.

Dr Deb Mills explores iodine and your health, from its discovery and historical use to its vital role in thyroid function. She explains how iodine deficiency can affect metabolism and why iodine was eventually added to salt in some communities.

Horticulturist Paul Plant says warmer weather means it’s time to start thinking about pruning — but warns against simply attacking every plant with the secateurs. Plants about to flower should generally be left alone, while autumn and winter-flowering varieties can benefit from pruning once flowering has finished.

Resident scientist Dr Janine Young looks at fascinating research suggesting that simply paying attention to what is happening in your body may influence your immune response. In an experiment involving skin-prick allergy tests, participants who focused on the reaction appeared to show better-regulated inflammation than those who were distracted.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland tackles the world of restaurant reviews and social-media influencers. With hospitality businesses under increasing financial pressure, Jeremy questions whether someone with a large Instagram following necessarily has the expertise to judge a restaurant — and urges diners to be fair, constructive and just as willing to praise a great experience as criticise a bad one.

Then History Out There’s Harold Peacock reveals why Ipswich may deserve the title of Australia’s monster capital. His collection of historic newspaper stories includes a gigantic Ipswich egg, a 227-kilogram turtle, a massive show ox, a calf weighing almost 50 kilograms at birth and Billy the Pig — a 539-kilogram show pig so valuable he reportedly received a gold crown when he developed a toothache.

Sunday Mail journalist Jane Keogh explores the remarkable history of embroidery, inspired by the internationally created Red Dress exhibition. Jane looks at sewing circles, domestic science classes, travelling railway classrooms and why the simple act of stitching may also be good for concentration and wellbeing.

Rob Liston checks in while leading one of his Country Pub Tours, explaining how travellers tag along through Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory while discovering the characters, stories and historic pubs that remain at the heart of country communities.

Plus there’s Supercars action at Queensland Raceway, sporting opinion, the latest Pub Goss and another morning full of local characters, curious facts and classic Dr Dan humour.

It’s Wake Up With Danny Hoyland — where you never quite know what’s coming next.

Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee are back for another packed Saturday morning on Wake Up With Danny Hoyland, with fishing, health, science, history, food, trucks and plenty of laughs along the way.

Shane Bowering from Red Tape Busters fires up over governments using public money to bail out major corporations, while also providing an update on grant opportunities for community organisations.

Craig “Stinkbomb” Charlton returns with the local fishing report and introduces one of the strangest lures to feature on the program yet — the Spinker 1, an unusual sea-urchin-style soft bait. With the snapper closure ending, Craig also runs through what’s biting offshore, around Moreton Bay, the beaches and local freshwater dams.

Dr Deb Mills tackles salt, explaining why too much sodium can raise blood pressure and contribute to health problems including heart disease and stroke. She also reveals that much of the salt people consume isn't coming from the salt shaker — it is hidden in bread, sauces, processed meats, cheese and other everyday foods.

Paul Plant heads underwater with a look at aquarium gardening, explaining how fish and aquatic plants can be combined to create a miniature underwater landscape — even for people without room for a traditional garden.

Resident scientist Dr Janine Young tackles perhaps the most unusual scientific topic yet: research suggesting that ancient poo may have helped complex life evolve. Fossilised droppings, known as coprolites, could provide clues to how nutrients were cycled through ancient oceans during the Cambrian explosion.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland asks whether fructose really is bad for you. He explains the difference between naturally occurring fructose in whole fruit and the added sugars found in soft drinks and processed foods — and why eating an orange is very different from reaching for a sugary snack.

History Out There’s Harold Peacock provides an extraordinary update from his deeply personal search for the lost grave of his great-great-grandaunt Maggie McNeil in Outback Queensland. Following information preserved from a local man who lived to more than 100, Harold discovered what appear to be five or six previously unrecorded graves. Old hand-drawn maps have now given him new clues about the vanished settlement, and his next step is tracking down descendants of railway ganger Mikko Spanner, who may have known exactly where Maggie was buried.

Jack Sim has an update on Boggo Road, with the new Boggo Road Village opening alongside the historic prison. Jack explains why completion of the development could finally clear one of the major hurdles preventing the famous jail from reopening for tours.

Plus, Danny prepares to MC the huge Lowood Truck Show, with hundreds of trucks expected, while the team talks sport, the Ekka, the Wallabies, the Dolphins and everything else making news around Queensland.

It’s another wonderfully unpredictable morning of information, memories, local characters and classic Dr Dan humour.

Danny Hoyland is back for another freezing Saturday morning in Ipswich, with a packed edition of Wake Up With Danny Hoyland featuring health, science, history, food, gardening, sport and plenty of trademark banter.

Dr Deb Mills takes a closer look at Q fever and why Ipswich and other areas with livestock and agricultural industries can be higher-risk locations. She explains how the infection spreads, the symptoms to watch for, treatment options and why vaccination can be particularly important for people working around animals and abattoirs.

Ranger Nick checks in from the Casino Markets with a very different camp-oven creation — homemade liverwurst in a jar — taking listeners through preparing the meat, liver and spices before preserving the finished spread.

Horticulturist Paul Plant reveals a surprising winner in the biodiversity stakes, explaining why a well-planted home garden can contain greater biodiversity than farmland — and even some bushland. He also explains the enormous role healthy soil, insects, birds and pollinators play in the backyard ecosystem.

Resident scientist Dr Janine Young gets particularly excited about an extraordinary discovery involving ancient flatworms whose immune cells can literally explode like microscopic bombs. The newly observed process, dubbed “ruptosis”, destroys nearby cells and bacteria and could offer fascinating clues about the evolution of immune systems.

Food scientist Jeremy Ryland explores the history — and possible decline — of the drive-through, from its American beginnings to fast food, bottle shops and even drive-through funeral homes.

History Out There’s Harold Peacock comes live from Barcaldine with the story of Colin “Bull” Thornton, the Ipswich Rugby League star whose controversial departure for Barcaldine in 1936 was blamed by some for costing Ipswich the Bulimba Cup. Bull later returned to become an Ipswich and Queensland representative captain, making his story an extraordinary piece of local Rugby League history.

Sunday Mail journalist Jane Keogh takes listeners back to Brisbane’s colourful Warana Festival, remembering the huge community celebrations, elaborate floats, radio station displays, Miss Warana, multicultural performances and spectacular aviation displays.

Plus Shane Bowering joins the morning conversation, there’s plenty of Ekka nostalgia as Queensland celebrates 150 years of the show, fishing gets a slightly unconventional update, and Sam Ingham-Myers delivers the latest Pub Goss from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels.

Another wonderfully unpredictable morning of local stories, laughs, memories and conversations on Wake Up With Danny Hoyland.

Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee return for another lively Saturday morning on West Bremer Radio, mixing local stories, fascinating interviews, history, food, science and plenty of classic studio banter.

Shane Baring weighs in on controversy surrounding FIFA before sharing the latest grant opportunities available through Red Tape Busters. With the regular fishing report temporarily off the hook, Danny and Damien explore some of the more unusual fishing lure names, including the Whopper Plopper, Drunken Disorderly and Slobber Knocker.

Ranger Nick joins the program from Casino with a camp-oven recipe for native finger lime scones and reveals plans for an Australian Book of Records attempt involving a giant meatloaf shaped like Australia.

Dr Deb Mills discusses promising developments in cancer vaccines and immunotherapy, including research aimed at teaching the immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells. She also explains how lifestyle choices may help prevent some cancers.

Horticulturist Paul Plant busts the social media myth that every new plant must immediately be repotted, while Dr Janine Young explains how advanced scanning and artificial intelligence have helped researchers read an ancient Herculaneum scroll carbonised during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Food scientist Jeremy Rowland talks about judging native Australian honey at the Ekka, the unique qualities of stingless bee honey and why bees are essential to the world’s food supply.

History Out There’s Harold Peacock shares the remarkable story of the Macadilla bore, once promoted as a miracle cure for everything from rheumatism to digestive problems—despite its water being described as both radioactive and a laxative.

Sunday Mail journalist Jane Keogh traces Queensland’s long love affair with pineapples, from early farms and soldier settlements to the Golden Circle cannery, pineapple upside-down cake and the famous Big Pineapple.

Jack Sim also delves into a mysterious 1971 telegram allegedly sent by devil worshippers from Toowong Cemetery, while Sam Ingham provides the latest from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels, including rugby, hearty pub meals and a fiery new food challenge.

It is another packed episode featuring curious history, local characters, useful advice and plenty of laughs from Wake Up With Dr Dan.