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Drive
Drive time is the soundtrack to your journey home. On air every day 4-6 pm, your five Drive presenters bring you an eclectic mix of music and great interviews. You will get breaking news as well the latest from activists, politicians, academics, social commentators and musicians. You'll hear about the great events happening around Sydney and most of all some great music from contemporary Americana and African music to electronic and Jazz.
Episodes
DriveRadio 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveDr 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveAssoc 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…
DriveAndrew Doyle
Andrew Doyle is one of Australia’s foremost clarinetists, and is the Principal Clarinetist for The Metropolitan Orchestra, whose final concert for the…
DriveScott 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…
DriveMike 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…
DriveBen 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…
DriveRaghav 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…
DriveFrom 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…
DriveAllegra 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…
DriveProfessor Claude Farah
Professor Claude Farah is an adult respiratory physician with extensive clinical experience in the assessment and management of airways disease, lung cancer…
DriveProf 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…
DriveDiamond 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…
DriveEmma 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…
DriveAllegra 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…
DriveEmily 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…
DriveProf 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…
DriveMichael 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…
DriveFreyja 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…
DriveIan 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…
DriveSarah-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…
DriveRoosters 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…
DriveClaire 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…
Drive130 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…
DriveProf 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…
DriveBeverley 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…
DriveAllegra 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveAnita 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveInterview 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…
DriveThe 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…
DriveAllegra Spender discusses her Taxation White Paper
Federal Independent MP for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, discussed with Alan Field on Monday Drive the Taxation White Paper she delivered last week, together…
DriveInterview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd
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…
DrivePeter Dasent – Music Man
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…
DriveInterview With Doctor Fiona Scotney; Director of the Kim Jackson Scholarship at the Australian National University
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…
DriveInterview with Carlotta Centanni
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…
DriveRunning for Hope at Run2Cure
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…
DriveHallelujah Surprise!
During an interview on Monday Drive, Alan Field took internationally renowned choral leaders Brett Weymark OAM and Dr Elizabeth Scott by surprise, by inviting…
Drive2026 Winter Olympics
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…
DriveOverweight and Obesity in Australia
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…
DriveBrett Weymark & Elizabeth Scott; World Leaders in Choral Music
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…
DriveSnr Australian of the Year 2026: Prof Henry Brodaty
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 [...]…
DriveBondi Tribute
A personal tribute to the Bondi community following the terrorist attack on Sunday 14 December at Bondi Beach, compiled and aired by Alan Field on Monday…
DriveAllegra Spender MP
Having broken up following the last sitting session of the Federal Parliament for this year, Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, dropped into…
DriveBehind the Reversal: Trump changes his tune on the House Vote to release
Donald Trump has a big headache for with his constituents. He has worked to prevent the release all year of potential files that might damage his supporter…
DriveDangerous Freedom: The Hidden Risks of Kids on E-Bikes
In September an 8 year old in Queensland was killed riding an e-bike. This highlights the fact that there is no limit placed on who can ride an e-bike. Nor are…
DriveMusic Legend Joe Camilleri reflects on his career and endeavours
Joe Camilleri, the Maltese-born Australian music legend of bands such as The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and the Revelators has had a profound…
DriveYaron Hallis swings Leonard Cohen into gypsy Jazz
MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT, the gypsy jazz fusion band will be celebrating the music of Leonard Cohen at the State Theatre on 8 November. David Barr talks to founder…
DriveHarmony & Heat: Lyn Bowtell’s Jazz Adventure with Monsieur Camembert
In this episode, we chat with the incredible Australian singer-songwriter Lyn Bowtell about her upcoming performance with the acclaimed world-jazz ensemble…
DriveEric Bogle opens up on his australian anthem song
and the band played waltzing Matilda – a song that has been rated in the top 30 of all australian songs. David Barr talks to the grand troubadour about…