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Something Else
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…
Episodes
Something ElseRadio Birdman’s Deniz Tek
Deniz Tek is one one the most important figures in the history of Australian rock music. His new book, Full Throttle, is a unique insight into one of the most…
Something ElseInterveiw with Kate Grenville
Kate Grenville stops by Arts Tuesday to discuss her 25th publication, The Country Schoolmaster, a Mystery in 88 in Letters, that is out now from Black Inc…
Something ElseInterview with Anousha Victoire
Anousha Victoire is a finger picking acoustic folk musician from Newcastle. She is also a GP and medical researcher in areas such as domestic violence and…
Something ElseInterview with Aja Monet
Fresh off her exhilarating performance for SIMA at the Oxford Art Factory, surreal blues poet, writer and activist Aja Monet joins Arts – Monday…
Something ElseInterview with x blond: Upcoming UK Band
Liv the drummer/songwriter alongside Saskia the bassist/songwriter are the founding members of brand new UK band, x blond. Based in Cornwall, they hope to…
Something ElseInterview and Performance with iOTA
Singer/songwriter/actor IOTA is a man of many talents covering several artistic fields. His 7th album, Hours Disappear, has just been released and IOTA talks…
Something ElseInterview with Jenny and Peter Hindle
Di & Suzi interview with Jenny and Peter Hindle who are visiting from Sussex to be at the opening night of The Unfriend (at the Ros, for Sydney Theatre…
Something ElseInterview and Performance with Sol Hamon
Yasco, aka Sol Hamon, is a musician with a difference. Her multilayered ethereal harmonies have a spiritual edge reminiscent of Medieval sacred music. Yasco…
Something ElseInterview with Rebecca Scott
Opera singer and vocal coach Rebecca Scott stops by Wednesday Drive to promote the Open Academy at the Con, which offers music and voice courses to anyone…
Something ElseInterview with Jenny Erikkson
Viola da gamba player Jenny Eriksson discusses her progression as an artist and the vastly different projects she has dipped her toes into. Eriksson also…
Something ElseInterview with Fathom; The most gigs in 12 hours world record attempt.
Sydney based band, Fathom, have just successfully attempted a new world record for the most gigs within twelve hours! The group played one gig at nine…
Something ElseInterview with Whitney Fitzsimmons; author of The Rising
Whitney Fitzsimmons is an award winning Australian broadcast journalist and television presenter. Her debut novel ‘The Rising’ is an atmospheric…
Something ElseDr Caitlyn Forster talks to the (insect) animals
Dr Caitlyn Forster is an entomology lecturer at the University of Sydney, and she had a chat to Alan Field on Monday Drive about a range of insects and their…
Something ElseInterview with Peter Coleman-Wright; Pacific Opera Studio Celebration Gala 2026
The Pacific Opera Studios is ending its 2026 season with a performance from their Young Artists of the year. The concert is curated by Peter Coleman-Wright and…
Something ElseInterview with Reid Anderson on The Bad Plus’ Farewell Tour
Bassist and composer Reid Anderson joined Matt on Blow to discuss the final tour of his band, The Bad Plus. Anderson reminisces on the band’s trajectory…
Something ElseAssoc Prof Bruce Isaacs
Prof Bruce Isaacs from the University of Sydney joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to give us some tips on what we sould consider seeing at the movies during…
Something ElseAndrew Doyle
Andrew Doyle is one of Australia’s foremost clarinetists, and is the Principal Clarinetist for The Metropolitan Orchestra, whose final concert for the…
Something ElseScott Phillips … Motley Fool
Scott Phillips is the Chief Investment Officer of The Motley Fool Australia, and has just put out a book to help simplify the key elements of investing. He…
Something ElseMike Bennie … Bon vivant
Mike Bennie is one of Australia’s most prominent wine authorities, and an internationally renowned commentator. He chatted with Alan Field on Friday Drive and…
Something ElseBen Palumbo … The Last Castrato
Ben Palumbo, one of Ausatralia’s most talented entertainers who will play Alessandro Moreschi as The Last Castrato, joins Alan Field on Monday Drive to…
Something ElseHamed Sadeghi on Persian Music, Improvisation and the Eishan Ensemble
Hamed Sadeghi joins Blow to discuss his work with the Eishan Ensemble and the meeting of Persian classical music with improvisation and jazz. Originally from…
Something ElseRaghav Handa on Sydney, Dance and the Making of His Latest Work
Choreographer and performer Raghav Handa joined Thursday Drive to discuss his journey from discovering Indian Kathak as a child to developing his own…
Something ElseFrom couch potato to elite ultra-endurance athlete
Jason Dunn was a smoking, drinking couch potato until, at the age of 35, he turned his world around and became an elite ultra-endurance athlete. He ran into…
Something ElseAllegra Spender MP
Allegra Spender, Federal Independent Member for Wentworth and co-founder of the Community Strong Australia Party, has been busy! Between tax reform, housing…
Something ElseProfessor Claude Farah
Professor Claude Farah is an adult respiratory physician with extensive clinical experience in the assessment and management of airways disease, lung cancer…
Something ElseProf Paul Griffin and RSV
Professor Paul Griffin is recognised as amongst the world’s most prominent academics and infectious diseases physicians and clinical microbiologists. He is one…
Something ElseJohn Grinston from Bittersweet Productions joins Arts Tuesday
This week on Arts Tuesday, Suzi and Diana sat down with director John Grinston for a lively chat about the underrated art of the one-act play. As Bittersweet…
Something ElseDiamond Bay Bowling Club
It’s the kind of tale where anyone listening would most likely remark “that’s sooooo Sydney!” A local well know and much loved community and entertainment…
Something ElseRenata Arrivolo on Discovering Music at the Con Open Academy
Pianist, bandleader and educator Renata Arrivolo joins Blow to discuss the Sydney Conservatorium’s Open Academy and its opportunities for adults looking to…
Something ElseEmma Greenhill Joins Thursday Drive to Discuss Creative Development at the Con Open Academy
In this episode, we speak with Emma Greenhill about the Open Academy’s mission to make music education accessible to the wider community and explore the…
Something ElseAllegra Spender MP
The Federal Parliament broke up last week for its winter recess, but the Independent Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, chose to spend some of her break…
Something ElseEmily Granger
Emily Granger is an American-born, Australian-based classical harpist who has established self as one of Australia’s leading performers. Her recent album…
Something ElseThe Pacific Opera Sessions: Behind the Curtain with Alan Field
What does it take to build a career in the world of professional opera? Host Alan Field sits down with the team from Pacific Opera to discuss the future of…
Something ElseRedefining Performance: James Hullick on Sound, Community, and Antipodean Apparatus
What happens when you mix human imagination, community-driven soundscapes, and raw machinery? As a composer, performer and the creative force behind Jolt Arts…
Something ElseProf Lorraine Chantrill
Prof Chantrill is a Senior Staff Specialist Medical Oncologist and Head of Service for Regional Medical Oncology, and she took time to chat with Alan Field on…
Something ElseMichael from Woolly’s Wheels and a fortunate life on two wheels
In this episode, we sit down with Michael from Woolley’s Wheels to talk about all things cycling. From the history of the shop and its place in Sydney’s…
Something ElseFreyja Garbett’s surfing and song Project ‘Music From The Waves’
In this episode, we sit down with Freyja Garbett to discuss her project ‘Music From The Waves’ and about the upcoming jazz at the pav. Freyja…
Something ElseIan Stenlake … Uked!
Ian Stenlake is one of the most sought-after performers in Australian film, television and theatre, in addition to which, he is an accomplished musician! He…
Something ElseSarah-Grace Williams
Described as one of the top 10 female conductors in the world today, Sarah-Grace Williams is the Creative Director and Chief Conductor of the Metropolitan…
Something ElseRoosters On Drive Thursday
In this episode, we meet two raising stars from the Sydney Roosters SG Ball squad, Jaziah and Keone, who are taking their teamwork and determination beyond the…
Something ElseArt Leven Auction
In this episode of Arts Friday, Angela Stretch speaks with Mirri Leven, Director of Art Leven, on the opening night of the gallery’s new Woolloomooloo space…
Something ElseRavenswood Women’s Art Prize 2026
In this episode of Arts Friday, Angela Stretch speaks with artist, educator, curator and presiding judge Kathryn Minkley about the tenth annual Ravenswood…
Something ElseClaire Edwardes OAM
Claire Edwardes OAM is an Australian classical percussionist, composer and advocate for change in the classical music sector. She is the co-founder, artistic…
Something Else130 Years of Women Voting in Australia – An Interview
April 25 marked the 130 anniversary of women voting for the first time in an Australian election. It is a history marred with struggle, protest, and women…
Something ElseVIVID LIVE 2026 – An Interview With Its Curator
As the Head of Contemporary Music at the Sydney Opera House, Ben Marshall has spent over a decade transforming the World Heritage-listed venue into a vibrant…
Something ElseRadiohead for Solo Piano at City Recital Hall
In the world of contemporary music, few bands are as fiercely protective of their sonic DNA as Radiohead. Tony Roma’s guest managed to do the…
Something ElseBlak Douglas on Arts Friday
Blak Douglas joins us for an insightful conversation about “home flown”. His powerful exhibition that launched at NSW Parliament House on 7 May 2026. We…
Something ElseArts Tuesday: Interview with Linda Nicholls-Gidley on the science of accents
In this episode of Arts Tuesday, Suzi and Diana are joined in the studio by renowned accent and dialect coach, Linda Nicholls-Gidley. Teaching in many of the…
Something ElseProf Connie Katelaris AM
Prof Katelaris, Professor of Immunology and Allergy at the University of Western Sydney joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a little known, but…
Something ElseBeverley Garside OAM
May is National Thyroid Awareness Month. Many don’t even know what a thyroid does, so Beverley Garside OAM, CEO of the Australian Thyroid Foundation…
Something ElseAllegra Spender MP
Our local Federal Independent Member for Wentworth took some time out of her busy schedule to drop into the Bondi Studio to have a chat with Alan Field on…
Something ElseInterview with Joe Manton about Con Open Academy Electronic Music Production
While the Conservatorium of Music is well renowned for education in classical and jazz, Joe Manton from the Conservatorium Open Academy joins us to speak about…
Something ElseInterview with Mark Rogers about Auto-Tune
Forget everything you know about pitch correction as a studio tool, because Auto-Tune is a rock opera like no other. Described as high-energy “gig…
Something ElseAn Interview with Novak Manojlovic – Artistic Director at SIMA
One of the most anticipated fixtures on the 2026 cultural calendar: SIMA’s Jazz:NOW program isn’t just a concert series; it’s a living, breathing pulse of…
Something ElseDrive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead – An Interview with Marco Chiappi
Based on the novel by the Nobel prize winning author Olga Tokarczuk, Drive your Plow over the Bones of the Dead is a play being put on at the Belvoir theatre…
Something ElseInterview with Dr Jana Vytrhlik – Treasures of Old Jewish Sydney
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…
Something ElseAnita Birges, Vaucluse Woman of the Year and Founder of Mise en Place
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…
Something ElseInterview with Craig Bodinnar – Dancing In The Shadows of Motown
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…
Something ElseInterview with Dr Alison Cole
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…
Something ElseThe Whys and Wherefors of Anaphylaxis
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…