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The Eclectic Comedy Music Show

Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc)

Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc)

Odd / Left of Centre Music – The Residents, They Might Be Giants etc.

Embracing the weird and wonderful…
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A young woman, Jana Vytrhlik fled Communist Prague and, as a political refugee and via Austria and New Zealand, made her way to Sydney. She had taught herself English by watching daily soaps on TV while caring for her infant son. She was one of the original staff members at the Powerhouse Museum, where her [...]Read More... from Interview with Dr Jana Vytrhlik – Treasures of Old Jewish Sydney
Anita Birges is a local community member whose influence extends way beyond our community borders. She joined Alan Field on Monday Drive in the Bondi studio to chat about her past, her business development, and her recent Vaucluse Woman of the Year award. [...]Read More... from Anita Birges, Vaucluse Woman of the Year and Founder of Mise en Place
In the 60s, a small house in Detroit became the most influential hit factory the world had ever seen. But while the names on the album covers—Ross, Gaye, Wonder—became legends, the architects of that signature ‘Sound of Young America’ often remained in the wings. Standing in the shadows if you will. We’re joined by now [...]Read More... from Interview with Craig Bodinnar – Dancing In The Shadows of Motown
Today’s guest has played with both Severed Heads and Boxcar and if those names ring a bell you’ll most likely guess that electronic music and synth based sounds from the 90’s are very much her thing. Dr Alison Cole is multi-award winning composer and lecturer in screen composition, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and it’s the last [...]Read More... from Interview with Dr Alison Cole
Maria Said AM, is the past CEO of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, and is its present Health and Strategy Manager. She explains to Alan Field on Monday Drive the incidence of anaphylaxis, and early action required when confronted by it, as well as outlining resources available to those susceptible to it. [...]Read More... from The Whys and Wherefors of Anaphylaxis
Federal Independent MP for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, discussed with Alan Field on Monday Drive the Taxation White Paper she delivered last week, together with other important matters she’s been involved with recently. [...]Read More... from Allegra Spender discusses her Taxation White Paper
Kenny Wayne Sheoherd from Shrevepor, Louisiana, was a child prodigy imbued with the Blues. He is returning to Australia to play at Bluesfest and also the Metro. His music encompasses blues rock and also the more traditional forms of blues. The tour is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Ledbetter Heights. David Barr [...]Read More... from Interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd
We were delighted that Peter Dasent, the man behind the music, dropped in to the Bondi Studio to have a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. Peter let us in to the background of his musical career, the variety of music he enjoys, his long association with Play School, and his own program here [...]Read More... from Peter Dasent – Music Man
Missed the Mardi Gras parade? Or were you there, but it was all a blur? Fret not (or, indeed, frot not): The Hairpin Turn is here to provide 90 minutes of juicy four-to-the-floor goodness to accompany your own parade, wherever you may wish to hold it. Put your dancing shoes on, keep hydrated and shimmy [...]Read More... from Go Bang! A Mardi Gras Megamix
Dr Fiona Scotney is the Director of the Kim Jackson Scholarship at the Australian National University, an initiative helping more women from regional and rural Australia pursue careers in engineering. The Kim Jackson Scholarship provides $25,000 per year for up to five years, along with mentoring, professional development opportunities and now access to a dedicated [...]Read More... from Interview With Doctor Fiona Scotney; Director of the Kim Jackson Scholarship at the Australian National University
We live in an age where overweening arrogance seems to be rewarded instead of pilloried. But as certain world figures either face or try to duck under the glare of their own come-uppance, The Hairpin Turn offers a playlist of songs about hubris. [...]Read More... from Just Wait ‘Til I Get Through With It: Songs about Hubris
And if you’re looking to visit the streets of Rome without leaving Sydney why not experience the enchanting Carlotta Centanni as she brings her show, “From Italy with Love,” to the Camelot Lounge in Marrickville. Born into a legendary artistic family in the heart of Italy, Carlotta carries the soul of Neapolitan music in her [...]Read More... from Interview with Carlotta Centanni
Sydney has definitely become an early morning city and there’s a runner almost on every corner. But what if you could turn your morning jog into a mission of hope? What if going for a run could help a child in need of life saving treatment? Well on Sunday the 29th of March, the iconic sights [...]Read More... from Running for Hope at Run2Cure
Hallelujah Surprise!

Hallelujah Surprise!

2026-02-1805:39

During an interview on Monday Drive, Alan Field took internationally renowned choral leaders Brett Weymark OAM and Dr Elizabeth Scott by surprise, by inviting them to sing along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The result is a treat! [...]Read More... from Hallelujah Surprise!
2026 Winter Olympics

2026 Winter Olympics

2026-02-1628:49

Dr Steve Georgakis, a senior lecturer in matters related to sport and sports science at Sydney University discusses with Alan Field on Monday Drive issues that surround the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, the athletes, the organisation, and more. [...]Read More... from 2026 Winter Olympics
Dr James Kelly, a local GP, joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a growing issue in Australia; overweight and obesity. He chatted about methods of dealing with the issue, and discussed the wave of new drugs being used to address it. [...]Read More... from Overweight and Obesity in Australia
Alan Field was honoured to welcome Brett Weymark OAM and Dr Elizabeth Scott into the Bondi Studio during Monday Drive to have a chat about the 2026 season of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. They spoke at length about the Choirs, their musical passions, and their Australian and international program for the year. They also gave [...]Read More... from Brett Weymark & Elizabeth Scott; World Leaders in Choral Music
The newly minted Senior Australian of the Year for 2026 Prof Henry Brodaty hounoured Alan Field with a chat on Monday Drive about his award and his work [...]Read More... from Snr Australian of the Year 2026: Prof Henry Brodaty
Australians have spent more than $1b on injectables such as fillers and botox. It is one of the most common cosmetic procedures, yet experts believe Australians are at risk of serious mental and physical harm from an unregulated and rampant industry. So how much do we really know about injectables? How Much Do You Know? [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? S3: Episode 1 Part 2
Australians have spent more than $1b on injectables such as fillers and botox. It is one of the most common cosmetic procedures, yet experts believe Australians are at risk of serious mental and physical harm from an unregulated and rampant industry. So how much do we really know about injectables? How Much Do You Know? [...]Read More... from How Much Do You Know? S3: Episode 1
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