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Primal ScreenRRR In Conversation: Primal Screen LiveHost Flick Ford brings Primal Screen out of the studio and into the Performance Space for this edition of RRR's beloved film and screen culture program.She speaks with director, screenwriter, and cinematographer Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah, Sweet Country), filmmaker, producer and theatre director Nadia Tass (Malcolm, The Big Steal), and screenwriter & director Goran Stolevski (Housekeeping for Beginners, You Won't Be Alone, Of An Age). Flick and her panelists sort through the complex and messy questions of what defines Australian cinema – from where we’ve come from, to where we’re heading – and how cinema c...
2024-08-1225 min
Spin CycleRadiothon 2023What's Radiothon you ask? It's the time of the year that we ask you, the listeners of Spin Cycle, to help donate and support Triple R - the radio station that helps power Spin Cycle each and every week.Jess Lilley, Charlie Lewis and Rachel Withers talk community radio and listener-funded media, and they welcome 9 year-old Donnie as RRR's youngest radiothon broadcaster to read out the names of listeners who've pledged to support the station and show.Plus, they chat with ABC's chief political correspondent Laura Tingle about the importance of independent media and listener-funded radi...
2023-08-3151 min
Uncommon SenseU.S. Politics With Emma Shortis; The Cinematic Legacy Of French New Wave Director Jean-Luc Godard; David Lindenmayer On The Rare Beauty Of The Victorian Central HighlandsHistorian Dr Emma Shortis from RMIT stops by to discuss the latest in US politics and some of the major developments events in geopolitics.Cinematic legend and icon Jean-Luc Godard died at age 91 recently, so it was apt that Dr Andrew McGregor returned to delve deeply into the life and legacy of the revolutionary auteur. Andrew and Amy discuss the nouvelle vague movement that originated in the late 1950s into the 1960s in France and Godard's prominent place within it. They explore the innovative film-making techniques and artistic genius that distinguished Godard's work from others...
2022-09-201h 55
Byte Into ITClimate-tech and Food Waste Management TechHosts Warren Davies, Laura Summers, and Rowena Murray discuss all things climate tech on this episode with guest Jas Moore, RRR presenter and graduate of UTAS Sustainability course, focusing on sustainable living; and Olympia Yarger, co-founder of GOTERRA talks about innovative tech in food waste management.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/byte-into-itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RRRFMByteIntoIT/Twitter: https://twitter.com/byteintoit
2022-04-1346 min
The GlasshouseChelsea Watego and a Farewell from Presenter Beth AQPresenter Beth AQ says goodbye to presenting The Glasshouse, after four brilliant years. This final episode features an interview with author and academic Chelsea Watego, who speaks about her collection of essays, ‘Another Day in the Colony’, a book that exposes the ongoing effects of colonial violence on First Nations peoples in Australia, out through UQP. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-03-3038 minThe GlasshouseBecky Manawatu, Karen Cheng and a Farewell AnnouncementNgāi Tahu author and journalist Becky Manawatu talks about writing her prize-winning debut novel ‘Auē’, which explores fractured families through the lives of two orphaned brothers; and Karen Cheng describes learning from her father the recipes from her home country, Hong Kong, in ‘Releasing Steam’, from ‘Set The Table’, courtesy of All The Best collective. And after four years on air, Beth announces that she will soon be winding up presenting The Glasshouse each week. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-03-2337 minThe GlasshouseMell Chun and Madeleine HeatherJournalist and public radio producer, Mell Chun speaks about the history of Chinese families in Tasmania, explored in her audio documentary ‘Tin Valley’; and podcast producer Madeleine Heather talks about creating and hosting her podcasts ‘Reclaim Me’, a series giving survivors of abuse and trauma their voice to freely tell their own stories.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-03-1630 minThe GlasshouseTom Patterson and Gabrielle WangTom Patterson talks about his debut novel, ‘Missing’, out through Allen & Unwin, the true story of Mark May, who lived rough for thirty-five years in remote New South Wales gorge country; and author, illustrator and artist Gabrielle Wang, newly appointed Australian Children’s Laureate, shares her plans for encouraging children to write and draw, with her theme ‘Imagine A Story’.With presenter Anna Strempel filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-03-0938 minThe GlasshouseProfessor Therese Davis, Dylan Bird and Nevo ZisinProfessor Therese Davis and Dylan Bird talk about their new podcast “Seeing Green,” a collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology and Monash University which looks at how Australian Film has shaped our relationship to land, water and country. Then, queer, non-binary writer, performer and activist Nevo Zisin talks about the teen writing bootcamp they’re running with the state library of Victoria this March. With presenter Eliza Herbert.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-03-0241 minThe GlasshouseMiriam Kelly, Dr Nicole Kalms, and Fatima MeashamSenior Curator from The Australian Centre of Contemporary Art (ACCA) Miriam Kelly and Associate Professor and Director of XYX Lab Dr Nicole Kalms discuss “Who’s Afraid of Public Space?” A new work that explores the contested nature of public space and the character and composition of public life. Then, local writer Fatima Measham speaks about her latest essay published in Meanjin called “What We Mean When We Say We Love Animals.”With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-02-2342 minThe GlasshouseJackie Huggins and Yimin QiangHistorian and activist Jackie Huggins talks about the new edition of ‘Sister Girl: Reflections on Tiddaism, Identity and Reconciliation’, a collection representing almost four decades of her essays, speeches and interviews, re-issued through UQP; and Yimin Qiang tells how she connected to her Australian family with a meal from home in ‘Hotpot’, taken from the episode ‘A Long Way from Home’, courtesy of All The Best collective.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-02-1641 minThe GlasshouseVeronica Gorrie and Australian International Documentary ConferenceGunai/Kurnai woman Veronica Gorrie has just been awarded the Victorian Prize for Literature, and the Award for Indigenous Writing, at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, for her memoir 'Black and Blue', which explores growing up and joining the Queensland police force, out through Scribe; and CEO and Creative Director of the Australian International Documentary Conference, Natasha Gadd, chats about innovative documentary productions and the conference’s central theme, ‘Bearing Witness’. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-02-0935 minThe GlasshouseSiobhan McHugh and Blak & Bright FestivalAward-winning podcast producer Siobhan McHugh talks about harnessing the strengths of the audio medium and her book ‘The Power of Podcasting:Telling Stories Through Sound’, out through NewSouth Publishing; and writer Jane Harrison shares with Beth some of the upcoming events and guests at the 2022 Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival, where Jane is Festival Director.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2022-02-0242 minThe GlasshouseOmar Musa and Megan AndersonAuthor and poet Omar Musa talks about woodcut prints, nature and playfulness, all explored in his collection of artwork, poetry and prose, ‘Killernova’ out through Penguin Australia; and writer and editor Megan Anderson chats about how she and two colleagues created the young children’s picture book series, ‘Let’s Change the World’, out through Bright Light.With presenter Jacqui B, filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-12-1523 minThe GlasshouseDaniel Juckes and Syazwani SDaniel Juckes, Associate Editor from ‘Westerly’ chats about the latest issue, ‘Westerly 66.2’, and the online Special Issue, ‘Westerly: Great Southern’; and Syazwani S from Hoppers Crossing Secondary College, prize-winner in the nature poetry competition ‘Poem Forest’, shares with Jacqui her poem, ‘Gum Tree’.With presenter Jacqui B, filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-12-0826 minThe GlasshouseJazz Money and Andy Jackson Jazz Money talks about living in a colonised state and Blak queer love, explored in their award-winning debut poetry collection ‘How to Make a Basket’, out through UQP; and poet Andy Jackson shares poems that give insights into the lived experience of disability, from his latest collection, ‘Human Looking’, out through Giramondo Publishing.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-12-0145 minThe GlasshouseAmani Haydar and Wing KuangArtist, lawyer and writer Amani Haydar talks about violence, domestic abuse and intergenerational trauma, explored in her memoir ‘The Mother Wound’, out through Pan Macmillan; and we hear the story of Melbourne busker Johnson Hsu, in ‘The Balloon Man’, told by Wing Kuang, courtesy of ‘All The Best’ collective.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-11-2442 minThe GlasshouseLucie Cutting and The PinLucie Cutting, co-founder with Nkechi Anele of discussion platform ‘The Pin’, chats with Beth about racism, respect and representing diverse identities by telling authentic personal stories within the Australian narrative.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-11-1027 minThe GlasshouseMaxine Beneba ClarkeAward-winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke joins Beth in a far-ranging interview, reading poems from her new poetry collection, ’How Decent Folk Behave’, out through Hachette, and exploring the process of writing poetry in traumatic times.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-11-0351 minThe GlasshouseSumarlinah Winoto and Gus MacdonaldSumarlinah Winoto joins Beth to talk about their audio series ‘transomatics’, a trans-informed approach to body movement, made by and for gender-diverse people; and Gus Macdonald imagines falling in love with a total stranger in ‘Elevator Love’, from ‘Don’t Forget’, courtesy of ‘All The Best’ collective.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-10-2725 minThe GlasshouseHeidi EverettWriter, mental health arts advocate and founder of Schizy Inc, Heidi Everett joins Beth to talk about her new book ‘My Friend Fox’, a candid memoir about the realities of the Australian mental health system and her experiences in a psych ward. Out through Ultimo Press.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-10-2028 minThe GlasshouseLucia Osborne-CrowleyJournalist, essayist and legal researcher, Lucia Osborne-Crowley chats with Beth about reclaiming our bodies from shame and the way trauma can rewrite our biology, explored in her book ‘My Body Keeps Your Secrets’, out through Allen & Unwin.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-10-1345 minThe GlasshouseMehreen FaruqiGreens Senator for NSW, engineer and lifelong activist for social and environmental justice, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, talks about her struggle to navigate changing worlds, from her beginnings in Pakistan to coming to Australia, in her memoir ‘Too Migrant, Too Muslim, Too Loud’, out through Allen & Unwin.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-10-0637 minThe GlasshouseYves Rees and Alice AnsaraWriter and historian Yves Rees talks about their memoir ‘All About Yves: Notes from a Transition’, which shares their experience of being transgender in Australia today, out through Allen & Unwin; and Alice Ansara shares her story of evacuating through smoke and ash in ‘Then Came The Birds’, a story produced by Sarah Mashman and courtesy of the ‘All The Best’ collective.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-09-2943 minThe GlasshouseJennifer DownAuthor and editor Jennifer Down talks about her novel ‘Bodies of Light’, an intimate saga of one woman’s turbulent life, exploring cycles of trauma, reinventing oneself and healing from deep wounds, and discusses models of care for the vulnerable in our society. Now out through Text Publishing.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-09-2226 min
Radio MarinaraFlinders Pier, Ningaloo Reef, and will try to not talk like pirates for a solid harrrrrgggh!*This week Bron, Kade and Captain Trash take you to Flinders Pier, Ningaloo Reef, and will try to not talk like pirates for a solid harrrrrgggh!*…• Jo Richards and Michael Sams join us from Parks Victoria for an update on the proposed works at Flinders Pier, including findings from a report commissioned to determine the impacts from the proposed works on the local marine environment including the resident seadragons and nearby seagrass beds. We’ll also take a look at what’s planned in the months ahead.• Paul Gamblin is the Director of Protect Ningaloo for the Australian...
2021-09-1945 minThe GlasshouseTanya TalagaAcclaimed Canadian author Tanya Talaga joins Beth to chat about her award-winning true crime investigation ‘Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City’, which explores the deaths of seven Indigenous high school students in Thunder Bay, Canada, republished in Australia by Scribe Publications.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-09-1532 minThe GlasshousePaige ClarkChinese-American-Australian author Paige Clark joins Beth to chat about short story writing, and blending the fantastical with the minutiae of daily life in her debut collection of short stories, ‘She Is Haunted’, out through Allen & Unwin.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-09-0819 min
Einstein A Go-GoCelebrating Radiothon – Part 2!Radiothon 2021 rolls on (to subscribe, hit up: rrr.org.au) and the full team stack the show with bites of science from around the world to remind you to get online and support RRR for another year. Unique voices and ground-breaking ideas unite science and independent radio, so join the RRR subscriber community and help build herd immunity to boring radio! With presenter Dr. Shane and team.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go
2021-09-0543 minThe GlasshouseMike Kennedy (NYWF) and Daniel SemoPoet, playwright and author Mike Kennedy, Co-Director of the National Young Writers’ Festival, chats about the challenges of putting together an all-digital NYWF this year; and Daniel Semo learns about what it really takes to know another language in ‘Chronicle of Darkness’, a story courtesy of the ‘All The Best’ collective. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-08-2539 minThe GlasshouseEssayist Sarah Walker and new podcast 'The Trap'Writer, photographer and artist Sarah Walker talks about bodily experience, control and photography in her new essay collection, ‘The First Time I Thought I Was Dying’, out through UQP; and Georgina Savage, Creative Producer of new Victorian Women's Trust podcast ‘The Trap’, which is hosted by journalist Jess Hill, and investigates love, abuse and power. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-08-1143 minThe GlasshouseTony Birch and Tilly LawlessActivist, historian, essayist, novelist and poet Tony Birch talks about family, challenging the archives, and the personal being political, which he explores in his new poetry collection ‘Whisper Songs’, out through UQP; and writer Tilly Lawless chats about her debut novel, ‘Nothing But My Body’, a journey through the mind and experiences of a young queer sex worker. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-08-0445 minThe GlasshouseMaya Pilbrow and Maria TakolanderMaya Pilbrow talks to activists dedicated to exposing the role of Australian-made weapons in human rights abuses in West Papua, and explores this in ‘Making a Killing’, a story courtesy of the 'All The Best' collective; and poet Maria Takolander speaks about her recently released personal poetry collection, ‘Trigger Warning’, out through UQP. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-07-2830 minThe GlasshouseSam Gaskin, with daughter Raelah, and Aunty Rieo EllisSam Gaskin and his daughter Raelah speak about their online performance ‘Us’, performed in their family home; and Aunty Rieo Ellis chats about the augmented reality audio storytelling app ‘Yalinguth’ connecting audiences with Aboriginal histories in Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, and launched as part of the Gertrude Street Projection Festival. With presenter Bec Fary filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-07-2129 minRadio MarinaraCabin Boy Brett, Edie's plan to save endangered sharks & trout addicted to methThis week, Bron and Dr Beach take out their sorting brushes and see what’s what in the Marinara petri dish…• Our Cabin Boy Brett Ditchfield talks about three different mooring systems – jetties, piers and wharves.• A couple of weeks ago we were contacted by RRR subscriber Felix to let us know that his daughter Edie was deeply concerned about the plight of endangered sharks, and had come up with a 5-point plan to save them. We’ll be talking to Edie and her Dad about her plan, why sharks are so important to her, and what she hopes to...
2021-07-1846 minThe GlasshouseJeanine Leane, Fayen D’Evie, and Susan KukuckaPoet Jeanine Leane and artist Fayen D’Evie talk about their contributions to the multi-art project ‘This is a poem’ at Buxton Contemporary; and Susan Kukucka, new CEO at social enterprise 100 Story Building, chats about developing creativity and literacy for children and young people.With Bec Fary filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-07-1428 minThe GlasshouseCarla Gottgens, Yarra Valley Writers Festival, and Lakshmi GanapathyArtist Carla Gottgens talks about her contribution to the Flinders Quarter Augmented Art Walk; Yarra Valley Writers Festival Director, Brook Powell, chats about the upcoming 2021 program, which explores the theme ‘Resilience’; and Lakshmi Ganapathy, co-host on RMITV’s ‘The Leak’, explains about community TV and its audiences. With presenter Bec Fary, filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-07-0735 minThe Glasshouse‘Beyond the Bars’ Project and cartoonist Lee LaiTo celebrate NAIDOC week, we hear an extract from the archives of the 3CR ‘Beyond the Bars’ project; and cartoonist and illustrator Lee Lai talks about their debut graphic novel ‘Stone Fruit’, out through Fantagraphics, which explores intimate relationships between queer lovers and family. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-06-3024 minThe GlasshouseWinnie Dunn and Evelyn AraluenGeneral Manager of Sweatshop Literacy Movement, Winnie Dunn, talks about the anthology ‘Racism: Stories on Fear, Hate & Bigotry’, co-edited with Stephen Pham and Phoebe Grainer; and Evelyn Araluen chats about the literary journal Overland’s newly created Kuracca Prize for Australian Literature, rewarding excellence and generosity in Australian writing.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-06-2340 minThe GlasshouseAnita Heiss and Erik JensenAward-winning author Anita Heiss talks about the importance of language in her new book, ‘Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray’ and Wiradjuri heroism in the 1852 Gundagai flood; and editor and writer, Erik Jensen, chats about his narrative sequence of short love poems ‘I said the sea was folded: Love poems’. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-06-1637 minThe GlasshouseAlice Pung and Elena GomezAward-winning author, Alice Pung, talks about mothers, daughters, love and control, in her new novel, ‘One Hundred Days’, out through Black Inc.; and poet Elena Gomez chats about her poetry collection, ‘Admit the Joyous Passion of Revolt’, and the Bolshevik feminist Alexandra Kollontai. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-06-0932 minThe GlasshouseCuriouser Magazine and Mell ChunThomas Bailey, founder and Editor of new publication ‘Curiouser Magazine’, talks about magic realism and the fantastical; and Mell Chun chats with her 10-year-old nephew, Miro, about a South Pacific island, in ‘Miro’s Project’, courtesy of the 'All The Best' collective.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-06-0227 minThe GlasshouseEmerging Writers Festival and Billy-Ray BelcourtRuby-Rose Pivet-Marsh, Artistic Director of the Emerging Writers’ Festival, chats about what’s on at the 2021 festival; and Canadian writer and scholar from the Driftpile Cree Nation, Billy-Ray Belcourt, talks about his collection of personal essays ‘ A History of My Brief Body’, which is out via UQP. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-05-2641 minThe GlasshouseSamira Farah and Marissa JohnpillaiArt producer and 3RRR radio presenter Samira Farah talks about co-curating the West Space exhibition ‘13 Years’, which chronicles the African diaspora in Australia; and community lawyer Marissa Johnpillai chats about transforming a former church and kindergarten to a community hub in Montmorency. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-05-1236 minThe GlasshouseArcher Magazine and ‘Human First?’ ExhibitionArcher Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lucy Watson, and contributor and performing artist Mama Alto, talk about Archer Magazine’s new edition on friendship. And artists Güler Altunbas and Adam Knapper chat about disability-led storytelling through digital art, which they explore in the ‘Human First?’ exhibition at The Dax Centre. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-05-0534 minThe GlasshouseMatt Okine and Tai SnaithComedian Matt Okine talks about his debut novel ‘Being Black ‘n Chicken, & Chips’, and its adaptation for a younger audience; and visual artist Tai Snaith chats about her exhibition ‘A World of One’s Own’ at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, and the exhibition's accompanying podcast. With presenter Jacqui B, filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-04-2830 minThe GlasshouseLeila Lois and Lech BlainePoet and dancer Leila Lois talks about her debut poetry collection ‘Flesh into Blossom’, published by Girls on Key Press; and writer Lech Blaine reflects on memory, masculinity and grief in the aftermath of a fatal car accident, in his new book ‘Car Crash: A Memoir’. With presenter Jacqui B, filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-04-2132 minThe GlasshouseMargaret Gordon and Ella BaxterJournalist and producer Margaret Gordon talks about making the podcast ‘Collapse’, which examines the CTV building failure in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake; and writer Ella Baxter chats about her debut novel ‘New Animal’, exploring a journey through sex, death and grief.With presenter Fi Wright, filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-04-1441 minThe GlasshouseJane Connory and Brian MartinJane Connory, Lecturer in Communication Design at Swinburne, chats about her curated exhibition ‘Sanitary Secrets: 100 pad ads in 100 years’; and Brian Martin, Associate Dean, Indigenous, Monash Art, Design & Architecture, describes the exhibition ‘Tree Story’ at the Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA). With presenter Fi Wright, filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-04-0727 minThe GlasshouseFiona Murphy and Wing KuangDeaf poet and essayist, Fiona Murphy, talks about her memoir, ‘The Shape of Sound’; and Wing Kuang reflects on her time as a foster carer for Alexander the cat, in ‘Meow To Be’, courtesy of the 'All The Best' collective.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-03-3135 minThe GlasshouseGary Lonesborough and Shakira HusseinYuin author, Gary Lonesborough, talks about his debut YA novel, 'The Boy from the Mish'; and Shakira Hussein, from the University of Melbourne’s Asia Institute, chats about her article ‘An Appointment with Nurse Apocalypse’, recently published in Meanjin. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-03-2440 minThe GlasshouseHarry Reid and Hella IbrahimPoet Harry Reid speaks about their Poetry chapbook 'the best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend'; and Hella Ibrahim, founder and editorial director of Djed Press, chats about the progress of Djed Press and its 2021 Editorial Mentorship program for emerging editors.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-03-1745 minThe GlasshouseDenice Kickett, Jess Knight and Natalia WikanaDenice Kickett, director at Books’n’Boots, speaks about re-housing books with First Nations communities in regional and remote Australia; and writer and performer Jess Knight joins writer, book reviewer and sensitivity reader Natalia Wikana, to chat with Beth about their contributions to the anthology “Growing Up Disabled in Australia”. With presenter Beth AQ. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-03-1039 minThe GlasshouseEvelyn Araluen and Rebecca LimEvelyn Araluen, poet, cultural critic, and co-editor of “Overland” literary journal, speaks about her debut poetry and prose collection, “Dropbear”; and writer, editor, illustrator and lawyer, Rebecca Lim, talks about migrant families and her new YA novel, “Tiger Daughter”.With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-03-0343 minThe GlasshouseKim Munro and MJ BakewellKim Munro, Conference Programmer at the Australian International Documentary Conference, chats about all things documentary; and MJ Bakewell explores how Aboriginal language speakers have the right to understand and be understood in the justice system, courtesy of the 'All The Best' collective. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-02-2432 minThe GlasshouseSukhjit Kaur Khalsa and Sam RieglPlaywright, poet, and screenwriter Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa talks about spoken word, writing for theatre and television, and her upcoming poetry workshops for young people at the State Library; and Sam Riegl from Sticky Institute chats about the Festival of the Photocopier Zine Festival and zine culture in Melbourne. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-02-1731 minThe GlasshouseJessica Walton and Sam van ZwedenJessica Walton, contributor to new anthology 'Growing Up Disabled in Australia' talks about writing poetry and living with a disability; and Sam van Zweden speaks about her new book, 'Eating With My Mouth Open' which explores food and bodies. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-02-1037 minThe GlasshouseArchie Roach and Angelita BiscottiUncle Archie Roach, Gunditjmara and Bundjalung singer-songwriter and activist, talks about his award-winning memoir, “Tell Me Why: The Story Of My Life And My Music”; and photo-artist, model and writer Angelita Biscotti speaks about eroticism in art and poetry. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/?hl=en
2021-02-0340 minThe GlasshouseShu-Ling Chua and Mel CranenburghShu-Ling Chua speaks about her debut Essay Collection 'Echoes' and Triple R's Backstory presenter, Mel Cranenburgh, chats about her favourite books of the year. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-12-0244 minThe GlasshouseRomy NolanRomy Nolan from YWILPF (The Young Women's International League For Peace And Freedom Australia) chats about the YWILPF podcast; and an 'All The Best' piece is played - 'Big Weather Calling' by Jackson Brown. (Warning: this All The Best piece contains content regarding suicide and mental health. Please contact Life line on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 if this raises any issues for you). With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-11-2428 minThe GlasshouseLeah Jing and Dr Crystal McKinnonWriter, photographer, and founder of LIMINAL magazine, Leah Jing talks about the new LIMINAL anthology; and Dr Crystal McKinnon chats about the collaborative lecture 'Decolonise Your Feminism' With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-11-2437 minThe GlasshouseIncendium Radical Library and Timmah BallAshley and Anneliese from Incendium Radical Library talk about the new anthology 'None of Us are Free Until all of Us are Free' which explores incarceration; and Emily Cormack and Timmah Ball chat what to expect at Moreland's Public Art Show. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-11-2443 min
BreakfastersDonuts, Diggers, & Money TalksThe team discuss how the donut has become a mascot for the end of lockdown; Writer and Triple R presenter Christos Tsiolkas chats about the re-imagined audio play of his novel Loaded; Michael Harden talks about what the ease of restrictions for the hospitality scene looks like; Gez explores her fascination with diggers and fingernails; Nat Harris chats about challenges concerning dining after months of downtime; and a chat with journalist and author Rick Morton, who examines the psychology of money in his new essay On Money. With presenters Mon Sebire, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website: https://www.rrr.o...
2020-10-291h 06The GlasshouseMykaela Saunders and Sisonke MsimangMykaela Saunders speaks about winning the 2020 ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize for her piece 'River Story'. And writer and curator Sisonke Msimang chats about contributing to the anthology 'The Gifts of Reading.' With Eliza Herbert filling in for Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-10-2636 minThe GlasshouseKaren Wyld and Adalya Nash HusseinKaren Wyld chats about her novel 'Where The Fruit Falls' and Voiceworks editor Adalya Nash Hussein discusses Voiceworks latest issue. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-10-1741 minThe GlasshouseRawah Arja and All the BestAuthor of new young adult novel 'The F Team' Rawah Arja; and a piece from “All the Best’ about healing the brain. With presenter Beth AQ.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-10-1038 minThe GlasshouseJames Parker and Joel SternLiquid Architecture's 'Machine Listening: A Curriculum' is a new investigation and experiment in collective learning instigated by artist Sean Dockray, legal scholar James Parker and curator Joel Stern for Liquid Architecture. James and Joel speak with presenter Beth AQ about the project.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-10-1029 minThe GlasshouseChristopher Raja and Beauty Is PoliticalChristopher Raja discusses his memoir Into The Suburbs: A Migrant’s Story; and Maxine & Talia, the team behind the Beauty Is Political podcast, talk about creating their podcast. With presenter Beth AQ. https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-glasshouse https://www.instagram.com/theglasshouse.rrr/
2020-09-2540 min
Einstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go Go - 30th August 2020 - Radiothon Pt 2This week is RRR's Radiothon's second weekend and Dr Shane is in the studio with the rest of the team online who discuss what's been in the news over the last 30 years:(Lauren) Dolly the sheep (1996), (Anu) Satellites that monitor earth systems and LandSat images became free (2008), (Ray) Direct recycling (toilet to tap) of water starting in space (1998), (Euan) CRISPR and Genedrive in coral and saving endangered species, (Chris K-P) Homo Floresiensis, Deep Blue beat Garry Casparov, (Linden) The night parrot (2013), (Kristal) news that wasn't - Arsenic DNA , (Jen) Holescene epoch - Anthroposcene epoch - Anthropause and...
2020-08-3047 min
Shrink The VirusDoug HiltonProfessor Doug Hilton is the Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne (WEHI), Australia’s oldest and, arguably largest, medical research centre, and a world leader in medical research into cancer, immune disorders and infectious diseases. In today's show our two psychiatrists get answers to some of the big questions about the role of science in combating the pandemic. With hosts Rob Selzer and Steve Ellen.See us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/shrinkthevirus_3rrr/And at our home on RRR https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/shrink-the-virus
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2018-12-2007 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 26 November 2017In the studio this week post radiothon are Dr Laura, Dr Krystal, Dr Ray and Dr Shane.News: Mosquito smartphone app.s from Oxford (humbug) and Standford Universities (abuzz); bacteriophages; the changes in light pollution and how climate change will change volcanic activity. The First guest (in the studio) is Romy Zyngier from The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning who talks about soil, biochar, soil libraries and The Homeward Bound program. The Second Guests (in the studio) is Dr Shalin Naik from The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, who talks about the...
2017-11-2649 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 24 September 2017This week, Dr Shane and Dr Jen welcome Dr Jen's science communication students into the studio to present the show! Over to Richard, Rosie, Nancy and Molly...They discuss the science of sleep, shark aging, Victoria's volcanos, artificial structures interfering with bats' navigation, urban beekeeping, global seismology via satellite, treating depression with sleep deprivation, and increased mutations in older men's sperm. Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogoand every Sunday at 11:00AM AEST on RRR 102.7FM.
2017-09-2447 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 2 July 2017Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Lauren and Dr Catherine bring you this week's hottest science, including Victoria's driest June on record, new research into safe levels of air pollution, Japan's moonshot, defensive behaviour in different coloured fairy wrens, delivering the flu vaccine via a band-aid, and petunias' fragrance.The team talk to Peter Scales, Director of Engagement at the Melbourne School of Engineering, about the Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School, and also about his work with water recycling programs around the world.They also interview Professor Benjamin Solomon from the Department of Medical Oncology at...
2017-07-0243 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 25 June 2017In the studio this week are Dr. Linden, Dr. Lauren II, Dr. Ray and Dr Shane.News: Cowherd Mathematics, Global risk of deadly heatwave events, The shape of eggs, Coronal mass solar ejections and thanks to listener Guy on the discussion around the use of CO2 capture discussion.The First guest (in the studio) is Professor Brian Smith, Head of the School of Molecular Sciences, Latrobe University who talks about molecular modelling.The Second Guest (in the studio) is Saskia Freytag, Researcher at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research who talks...
2017-06-2547 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 21 May 2017Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr Jeff bring you this week's hottest science, including plasma jet engines, atom-wide wires and super-thin hologram media, a study about community responses to various childhood disease treatments, and data aggregation for crime-fighting, and news from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology conference. The team chat with Verity Morgan-Schmidt, CEO of Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation of farmers who are concerned about the impacts of climate change. They also interview Dr Astrid Zeman, Research Fellow - Human Vision, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at The University of Melbourne who tests...
2017-05-2146 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 14 May 2017In the studio this week are Dr. Jen, Dr. Euan, Chris KP and Dr Shane.Today's Program is Entirely News: Homo Naledi in South African Caves. Pristine fossilised ankylosaur found. The correlation between sleep deprivation and pain perception (similar research). Combating mosquito born diseases by changing mosquito genetics vs with Walbachia bacteria. Stradavari instruments, welding goggles and acoustics. Polar bears switching diet due to climate change. Science, Beauty and distraction. NASA has announced the Orion test flights have been delayed. National Parks and noise pollution. Scarring and mussels. Male great tits are fussy...
2017-05-1450 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 19 February 2017In the studio this week are Dr Lauren, Dr Catherine and Dr Shane. The First guest (in the studio) is Lucy Weaver from CSIRO talking about how smart polymers are used for cleaning up salty wastewater and famelab. The Second Guests (in the studio) are Professor David Huang and Dr Mary Ann Anderson from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research talk about their history and their group's discovery of a groundbreaking drug for leukaemia treatment. News: Zika virus, active Vitamin D and childhood asthma. Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including: Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program...
2017-02-1945 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 11 December 2016In the studio this week post radiothon are Dr Lauren, Dr Euan, ChrisKP and Dr Shane. News: Feathers from a 99 million year old creature were discovered in a piece of amber in Myanmar. Rump recognition in chimpanzees is as strong as facial recognition. An archaeological dig in German have unearthed some human remains and identified some very interesting characteristics. John Glenn who has been the oldest astronaut, died this week. The First guest (via Skype): Julian Cribb, Author, talks about his new book called "Surviving the 21st Century" dealing with the current scientific challenges and their solutions, but how...
2016-12-1150 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 4 September 2016In the studio this week post radiothon are Dr Krystal and Dr Shane. News: The world's largest marsupial is facing extinction, but evolution is fighting back additionally there is news about a vaccination about the facial tumours. Proxima Centauri. The First guest (in the studio): Prof. Roberto Cappai - Department of Pathology, University of Melbourne, Winner of the prestigious Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation Medal. Who talks about Alzheimer's disease, biomarkers, toxic peptides, disease progression and potential outcomes. The Second Guests (in the studio): Chris Shirbin and Liam Johnson, Florey Institute. Who talk about stroke and post-stroke dementia...
2016-09-0445 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 28 August 2016On the show this week,.. The team share a few tidbits of science covering topics such as Coffee cravings, the benefits (or non-benefits) of Fish oil supplements, Solar power generation advancements and non toxic edible batteries, BUT this week (like last week) it's all about RADIOTHON.Dr Shane and co. proudly read out and thank loyal members of the RRR family who collectively belong to the ""Jewel in the Junk Heap"" Remember, science is everywhere, including :Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go...
2016-08-2836 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 24 July 2016In the studio this week are Dr Ray, Liv and Dr Shane. News: Marine Protection areas and how they're defined in the Seychelles. How does anaethesia work and the research to investigate this. Research on funding suggests that interdisciplinary projects are less well funded than projects that sit solely in one area. The most detailed map of the brain has been produced, showing functions and their interactions under different circumstances. The First guest is Dr Yugeesh Lankadeva (in the studio) - National Heart Foundation, Research Fellow, Systems Neurophysiology Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health at The...
2016-07-2450 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 12 June 2016In the studio this week are Dr Shane, Dr Jen and Chris KP. News: A study from Oxford University looks at "pristine habitats" and discovered that not only are there none left, they haven't existed for thousands of years. Cat videos and a study from the Czech Institute of life sciences come together about the grazing and post threat behaviour in deer. Melbourne weather and La Nia, Icelandic geothermal production plant CO2 sequestration into rocks. The First guest is Jo Douglass (in the studio) - head of the Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital...
2016-06-1245 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 5 June 2016Dr Shane is joined in the studio with colleagues Dr Krystal and Chris KP.The team begin discussing science news.Dr Krystal opens with the latest updates on Cancer vaccines, more specifically the method of boosting our own immune system to fight the disease.Chris KP then delves into the world of meerkats, and recent studies into weight being an advantage when selecting an appropriate leader for a meerkat colony. Is it better to be a fat meerkat?Dr Shane shares with the team the news of an exciting and upcoming...
2016-06-0546 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 1 May 2016In the studio this week are Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Ailie and DrJen in this special Gender and Workplace Diversity episode.First guests (via Skype) - Prof. EmmaJohnson from the School of Biological Sciences at UNSW whotalks about what she studiesand the tools used to study them, the coral reef bleaching andgender equality in tertiary institutions.Dr Ailie and Dr Jen focus on gender and diversity issues in theworkplace, andspecifically in education and research. What are the statistics,why does itmatter and unconcious bias.Second Guest (via Skype) - LisaHarvey-Smith from CSIRO's Astronomy and Space Science Divisiontalks about...
2016-05-0148 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 24 April 2016Dr Shane is joined in the studio with colleagues Dr Krystal andDr Ray.Dr Krystal kicks the team off talking Dinosaurs, Extinctiontheories and why did all the birds survive when the dinosaurs diedoff? Could teeth hold the answers?Dr Ray then talks Sleep, more specifically how people sleep. Have youever noticed why when you go to sleep somewhere for the first time,the sleep isn't so deep? Dr Ray explains the theory of 'First nighteffect'Showcasing the power of community radio, and the influence ofthe EAGG team, a few years back Dr Shane...
2016-04-2447 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 13 March 2016Dr Shane is joined in the studio with colleagues Dr Euan, Dr Jen and Chris KP.Tonight on the show the team are joined by two of heavy hitters in current world science. One an expert on String Theory and another that has been awarded over 28 honorary doctorates.First Guest - Dr Brian Green; Professor of Physics at Columbia University.The team and Dr Green discuss Einstein's theory of relativity and the possibilities around string theory. Dr Green is visiting Australia currently and speaking at shows around the country including some upcoming shows...
2016-03-1350 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 21 February 2016Einstein A Go Go - 21st February 2015Dr Lauren, Dr Ray, Dr ShaneNews Items: nature inspired robotics, early warning earthquake systems, exercise stimulating immune system against cancer.First guest: Peter Aylward, President, Space Association Australia. More info hereSecond Guest: Peter Crouch, PhD NHMRC R.D. Wright Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Melbourne"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form of motor neuron disease (MND). It is an adult-onset disease in which nerve cells that relay signals between the brain and muscles progressively deteriorate...
2016-02-2148 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 20 December 2015Einstein A Go Go - 20th December 2015Dr Dyani, Dr Chromo, Dr Ray, Dr Liv, Dr Ailee and Dr Shane.Year in Review:The Reproducibility project, GM food research paper retracted, new descriptions of Sauropoda, water on Mars, decomposing you, medical 3D printing, the discovery of homo naledi and the presentation of discovery, CRISPR gene editing, the new horizon project delivers new data on Pluto, Guests:Sally Sherwin and Marissa Parrott From Zoos Victoria bring us updates from the animal collective.Remember, "Science is everywhere", including:
2015-12-2047 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 8 November 2015EAGG 8th November 2015Dr Krystal, Chris KP & Dr ShaneNews Items: Not necessarily catching cancer, ROUS did exist, CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy, Extreme event attribution.First Guest: Jane Elith Principal Researcher Quantitative Applied Ecology Group School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne.Modeling why species are where they are. LinkSecond Guest: Dr Nathan Quadros CRC for Spatial InformationMapping exposure to sea level rise. LinkSupplemental news from the barista: What happened to the atmosphere on MarsScience is everywhere, including:http://www.rrr.org...
2015-11-0847 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 18 October 2015EAGG 18th October 2015Dr Dyani, Dr Chromo, Dr Catherine & Dr Shane.News Items: Adding the sense of touch to prosthetics, A.I., wrapping an alien sun, understanding multitasking, William Shatner review, Buzz Aldrin promo.First Guest: Amy Shira Teitel: As you know Amy is the host of Vintage Space and Pluto in a Minute and has just released a new book called Breaking the Chains of Gravity. We will be talking to Amy about her recent work following the release of The Martian, the latest Pluto data, and her new book. Amy's website...
2015-10-1850 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 20 September 2015Einstein a Go Go 20 September 2015 Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr ChromoNews this week: The Ig Noble roundup including un-boiling an egg and the Stinging pain index. Its the 80s, Star Wars 'a new hope' comes out and a group of physicists aren't as concerned as to the main story line as they are the relative-velocity-time-dilalation effect (special relativity) on the age of twins Leia and Luke.Mini Book review: The Martian by Andy Weir. Understanding how biological processes work on earth and how they are related to a martian environment environment. "An adventure ride...
2015-09-2043 min
RadiotherapyRadiotherapy - 9 August 2015The team of Deepthought, Epi Pen, Dr Perry Parton and Malpractice talk about lots of stuff this week! Dr Parton gives us info about new research about young peoples mental health and the team also explore what exactly make babies laugh. Dr Jayesh Desai from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institutecomes in to talk about personalised medicine. Epi Pen gives us an Pilates explainer. The team also explore a less examined aspect of the Adam Goodes affair: the psychology of the mob.If you or someone you know needs help in regards to mental health issues, depression...
2015-08-0953 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 2 August 2015EAGG 2nd August 2015 Dr Shane, Dr Lauren and Dr KrystalFirst Guest: Adam Bandt Green Federal member for Melbourne. Adam talks about government spending in science, the importance of generating the next wave in industry and the future of energy in Australia.http://greens.org.au/mps/adam-bandtSecond guest: Hans Clevers Professor of Medicine, Utrecht University, The Netherlands. Hans takes us through his research into stem cells focusing in on intestine and bowel cancer. https://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/5417-for-good-and-bad-stem-cells-and-organoids-in-healthThird guest: Dr Katie Mack School of Physics, University of Melbourne...
2015-08-0247 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 28 June 2015Einstein A Go Go - 28 June 2015Dr Catherine, Dr Krystal and Dr Shane.News Items: New Alzheimer's disease and dementia tests through objectively tracking subtle changes in cognition over time. Researchers at the University of Melbourne have sequenced the genome of the Aussie blowfly. Love is Love - gay marriage, Are tri-corders real? First Guest: Anne J Verbiscer Research Associate Professor from the Department of Astronomy at The University of Virginia. Anne is an expert of icy bodies in the outer solar system, and has been involved in all major current NASA missions...
2015-06-2847 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 21 June 2015This week on Einstein A Go-Go, Dr Shane is joined in the studio by Dr Diani and Dr Dr Chromo.Dr Diani begins the show discussing the 'Power of Positivity' and recent studies into Optogenetics & light sensitive proteins. The team also touch on recent interview and story on fellow RRR show 'Radio Therapy' and the 3 step approach of Gratitude, Empathy & Mindfullness.Dr Chromo then discusses the 'Fake Faster Diet' (a diet with actual merit?) and the benefits as opposed to the more popular diets.Dr Shane delves into the latest research into planet...
2015-06-2146 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 24 May 2015Einstein A Go Go 24 May 2015Dr Jen, Dr Diani & Dr Shane News Items:Mutations causing skin cancer, Congratulating Ireland on marriage equality, Biomedical scientist information management "Mark to Cure" https://mark2cure.org/First Guest: Wes Stein, CSIRO Solar Research Leader. CSIRO scientists have designed and installed a solar field in Cyprus which places the island nation at the frontier of solar energy research in Europe. http://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2015/CSIRO-solar-shines-on-Cyprus-hillSecond Guest: Kathryn North, Director, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, updates us on the $25m for the Melbourne...
2015-05-2446 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 19 April 2015EAGG 19th April 2015Hosts: Dr Krystal, Dr, Kathryn, Dr Jen, Dr ShaneNews items: The possible origins of antibacterial resistance, How does the skeletal muscles respond to a high fat diet?, New research in the placebo effect, Earthquake warning from mobile phones.First guest: Chiara Paviolo, PhD. The most common treatments for cancer are surgery or a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Recently, gold nanoparticles have been employed in cancer cell therapy under laser illumination or as drug delivery systems. We showed that gold nanorods can also inhibit cell proliferation through a mechanical...
2015-04-1948 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 8 March 2015EAGG 8th March 2015Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Lauren, Chris KP.News items: Welcome to International Womens Day, The effect of federal funding cuts, Researchers have found a new fossil in Ethiopia dated back to 2.8 million years ago, Use of tools changed the physiology of the human jaw bone and teeth, A new/old moth family discovered Aenigmatinea glatzella. On one island. On one tree, The DAWN space craft has been put into orbit around Dwarf Planet Ceres.First guest:Maree Treadwell Kerr, Bat Night Coordinator Australasian Bat Society Inc...
2015-03-0848 minEinstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 30 November 2014Einstein A Go Go - 30th NovemberAndrea from the BOM, Dr Lauren, Chris KP, Dr Shane and Liv on Twitter.News Items: New weather reporting methods, The mechanics in drinking of cats and dogs, Permeability of graphene, new geo-engineering experiments. First Guest: Svenja Kratz is an interdisciplinary artist who utilises traditional and experimental bio-art practices to explore the impact of new technologies and science on concepts of the self, other and the body. Current exhibition until 21st Feburary at RMIT Gallery http://www.svenjakratz.com/Second Guest: Dr Michele Veldsman...
2014-11-3043 min