James Valentine Head Room is the space to expand on things heard during James’ daily radio show. It’s not about opinion but the experiences, passions and revelations from listeners. Head Room turns these amusing and insightful conversations into a podcast. Who are we? Why do we do the things we do? What are we really about? And how is it we all still manage to live together? If James’ daily broadcast is a live pig, then this podcast is the salami.
The Beliefs Series, Stan Grant
In a special bonus episode for The Beliefs Series, James Valentine is joined by broadcaster, journalist, author, and academic; Wiradjuri man, Stan Grant.
10/25/2023 • 0
The Beliefs Series, Jana Pittman
James Valentine sits down with Jana Pittman at a stage in her life where she is looking inward and considering carefully what her beliefs are. How has family, the public, her career and relationships shaped who she is?
10/9/2023 • 30 minutes
The Beliefs Series, Amar Singh
In this episode, James meets with Turbans 4 Australia founder Amar Singh, whose charity work won him the 2023 Australian Of The Year Local Hero award.
As an Australian Sikh, Amar has worked tirelessly to promote multiculturalism and religious tolerance, connecting all walks of life through his charity.
But what does he believe about the Australian way of life, parenting, religion and his career on the road as a truck driver.
10/2/2023 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
The Beliefs Series, Janet Albrechtsen
This week you'll hear from commentator and journalist, Janet Albrechtsen. She is a columnist for The Australian and has written about topics from war to equal pay. Her headlines draw in readers but what does she believe?
9/25/2023 • 28 minutes
The Beliefs Series, Chris Masters
In Head Room; The Beliefs Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs. Beliefs about god, about work, about raising children, about cats and dogs.
Long term ABC Journalist Chris Masters sits down with James Valentine for Episode Nine of Headroom: The Beliefs Series. Growing up in a large family of journalists and media professionals, Chris' beliefs are structured by the pursuit of the truth. How does his work influence his opinion and thoughts on the world?
As a storied investigative journalist, Masters is no stranger to controversy or the courts. Most recently, he was defending his work in the much publicised defamation trial against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts Smith. He's since written a book about the experience and has plenty of stories to share.
9/18/2023 • 29 minutes
The Beliefs Series, Gina Chick
In Head Room; The Beliefs Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs. Beliefs about god, about work, about raising children, about cats and dogs.
9/11/2023 • 30 minutes
The Beliefs Series, Amna Karra-Hassan
Episode seven of the Beliefs Series introduces you to Amna K-Hassan. In 2009 Amna founded a womens Western Sydney AFL team, the Auburn Giants. Since then she's been inspiring western Sydney and Muslim women to make sport part of their lives.
9/4/2023 • 26 minutes
The Beliefs Series; Shaun Tan
In episode six you'll meet artist, filmmaker, and author, Shaun Tan. You might know Shaun from his novel, The Lost Thing. He joins James Valentine to talk about how his beliefs influence his dream-like art and describes it as having its own language.
8/28/2023 • 30 minutes
The Beliefs Series, Cathy Wilcox
In episode five you'll hear from a familiar Australian.You know her handwriting, her humour and her wit. Cathy Wilcox is best known as the cartoonist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age newspapers. Her drawings dispel complicated political agendas and hard news as she draws on what makes a story unique and funny. She's made you chuckle and she's made you enraged and she does this all with her cartoons.
8/21/2023 • 28 minutes, 30 seconds
The Beliefs Series, William Barton
Episode four of The Belief Series offers insights into the mind of one of the world's best Didgeridoo players, William Barton. He's played with Philharmonic Orchestras in Sydney, London, and Berlin. Episode four offers insights into the mind of one of the world's best Didgeridoo players, William Barton. He's played with Philharmonic Orchestras in Sydney, London, and Berlin.
8/14/2023 • 0
The Beliefs Series, William Barton
Episode four of The Belief Series offers insights into the mind of one of the world's best Didgeridoo players, William Barton. He's played with Philharmonic Orchestras in Sydney, London, and Berlin. Episode four offers insights into the mind of one of the world's best Didgeridoo players, William Barton. He's played with Philharmonic Orchestras in Sydney, London, and Berlin.
8/14/2023 • 0
The Beliefs Series, George Miller
The latest episode brings you one of Australia's most famous directors, George Miller. Best known for his Mad Max franchise, Babe and Happy Feet. Miller's films have often been the face of Australian cinema. Hear about the moments that changed George Miller and how he saw himself.
8/7/2023 • 29 minutes, 31 seconds
The Beliefs Series, George Miller
The latest episode brings you one of Australia's most famous directors, George Miller. Best known for his Mad Max franchise, Babe and Happy Feet. Miller's films have often been the face of Australian cinema. Hear about the moments that changed George Miller and how he saw himself.
8/7/2023 • 29 minutes, 31 seconds
The Beliefs Series, Clare Wright
In Head Room; The Beliefs Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs.
7/31/2023 • 31 minutes, 8 seconds
The Beliefs Series, Clare Wright
In Head Room; The Beliefs Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs.
7/31/2023 • 31 minutes, 8 seconds
The Beliefs Series, Richard Fidler
In Head Room; The Belief Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs.
7/24/2023 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds
The Beliefs Series, Richard Fidler
In Head Room; The Belief Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs.
7/24/2023 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds
Welcome to Head Room, The Beliefs Series.
Welcome to the brand new season of Head Room, The Beliefs Series, where James Valentine wants to know why people do what they do, and what they believe.
Join James and a host of high-profile Australians to find out about their beliefs, principles, and core driving values that underpin all they do.
Do you believe that people are good? Do you believe people can change? Should you binge TV? Do you think everything is getting faster? Which are better, cats or dogs?
These are conversations that are as deep as they are wide. Guests range from the famous and celebrated through to people whose life and work means they've really had to work out what they think and why.
Follow Head Room, The Beliefs Series, and you just might question your own.
7/17/2023 • 4 minutes
Welcome to Head Room, The Beliefs Series.
Welcome to the brand new season of Head Room, The Beliefs Series, where James Valentine wants to know why people do what they do, and what they believe.
Join James and a host of high-profile Australians to find out about their beliefs, principles, and core driving values that underpin all they do.
Do you believe that people are good? Do you believe people can change? Should you binge TV? Do you think everything is getting faster? Which are better, cats or dogs?
These are conversations that are as deep as they are wide. Guests range from the famous and celebrated through to people whose life and work means they've really had to work out what they think and why.
Follow Head Room, The Beliefs Series, and you just might question your own.
7/17/2023 • 4 minutes
"Welcome to Afternoons on ABC Radio Sydney. You're with James Valentine"
On the last show James Valentine shares the brilliance of the ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons callers.
10/22/2021 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
"Welcome to Afternoons on ABC Radio Sydney. You're with James Valentine"
On the last show James Valentine shares the brilliance of the ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons callers.
10/22/2021 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
The final blather to end all blathers
Jonathan Green and James Valentine have blathered on a Thursday afternoon every week for over a decade.
10/21/2021 • 25 minutes, 13 seconds
The final blather to end all blathers
Jonathan Green and James Valentine have blathered on a Thursday afternoon every week for over a decade.
10/21/2021 • 25 minutes, 13 seconds
The toughest news quiz comes to an end
PLUG regular contestants are invited back to play an ultimate, elimination style Plug for the last time with James Valentine.
10/21/2021 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
The toughest news quiz comes to an end
PLUG regular contestants are invited back to play an ultimate, elimination style Plug for the last time with James Valentine.
10/21/2021 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this weeks meeting, finalising major projects ahead of a EGSPC hiatus.
10/15/2021 • 36 minutes, 6 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this weeks meeting, finalising major projects ahead of a EGSPC hiatus.
10/15/2021 • 36 minutes, 6 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's episode, we say goodbye to the Berra/Barra team and welcome the Perro/Toole team.
10/8/2021 • 36 minutes, 19 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's episode, we say goodbye to the Berra/Barra team and welcome the Perro/Toole team.
10/8/2021 • 36 minutes, 19 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
On this weeks agenda, broadening our understanding of submarine design and what to do with the Koalas.
9/24/2021 • 39 minutes, 7 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
On this weeks agenda, broadening our understanding of submarine design and what to do with the Koalas.
9/24/2021 • 39 minutes, 7 seconds
A world first true crime live broadcast
James Valentine tries his hand in true crime by live broadcasting his investigation into a mysterious violin.
9/24/2021 • 22 minutes, 12 seconds
A world first true crime live broadcast
James Valentine tries his hand in true crime by live broadcasting his investigation into a mysterious violin.
9/24/2021 • 22 minutes, 12 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
From his home office HG Nelson zooms in to join James Valentine for the Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee. In this weeks meeting, TAFE projects that will keep heritage conservation going.
8/20/2021 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
From his home office HG Nelson zooms in to join James Valentine for the Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee. In this weeks meeting, TAFE projects that will keep heritage conservation going.
8/20/2021 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Callers of the Week on Afternoons with James Valentine
What is an essential service and sky rocketing car prices; all this week on Afternoons with James Valentine
7/16/2021 • 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Callers of the Week on Afternoons with James Valentine
What is an essential service and sky rocketing car prices; all this week on Afternoons with James Valentine
7/16/2021 • 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
On the agenda this week, could the Willow Grove Mansion from Parramatta be driven around the state to raise funds.
7/16/2021 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
On the agenda this week, could the Willow Grove Mansion from Parramatta be driven around the state to raise funds.
7/16/2021 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
Kids jokes and the first Boomer on this week with James Valentine
The best of the best callers ring into ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons with James Valentine and here are a few.
7/9/2021 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Kids jokes and the first Boomer on this week with James Valentine
The best of the best callers ring into ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons with James Valentine and here are a few.
7/9/2021 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
Games changing ideas on this weeks meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
7/9/2021 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
Games changing ideas on this weeks meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
7/9/2021 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, co-chair HG Nelson addresses the missed opportunities for more car parks and apartments along our glorious harbour.
7/2/2021 • 37 minutes, 3 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, co-chair HG Nelson addresses the missed opportunities for more car parks and apartments along our glorious harbour.
7/2/2021 • 37 minutes, 3 seconds
Snake farts and what stores sell hope; all this week on Afternoons with James Valentine
Each week James Valentine looks back over the week and collects some of the greatest calls and moments from our compelling Afternoons listeners.
6/11/2021 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Snake farts and what stores sell hope; all this week on Afternoons with James Valentine
Each week James Valentine looks back over the week and collects some of the greatest calls and moments from our compelling Afternoons listeners.
6/11/2021 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this weeks meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine look into other sources of renewable energies.
6/11/2021 • 37 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this weeks meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine look into other sources of renewable energies.
6/11/2021 • 37 minutes
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
Due to submarine cost blow out, EGSPC committee member HG Nelson thinks that these vehicles could be used as ferries when they're not used for defence purposes. Just one of the brilliant ideas put forward in this week's meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee .
6/4/2021 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
Due to submarine cost blow out, EGSPC committee member HG Nelson thinks that these vehicles could be used as ferries when they're not used for defence purposes. Just one of the brilliant ideas put forward in this week's meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee .
6/4/2021 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over Sydney and State planning for NSW.
5/28/2021 • 39 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over Sydney and State planning for NSW.
5/28/2021 • 39 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, another revitalisation of Oxford Street.
5/21/2021 • 38 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, another revitalisation of Oxford Street.
5/21/2021 • 38 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, is the proposed tunnel in the Blue Mountains long enough? And could an exhaust stack become the 4th sister?
5/7/2021 • 40 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, is the proposed tunnel in the Blue Mountains long enough? And could an exhaust stack become the 4th sister?
5/7/2021 • 40 minutes
What do you do because your family did it that way?
There are habits we form from copying our parents. And it carries from generation to generation. From how you order the cutlery drawer, to whether you stop the microwave before it dings, there are surprising ways of doing things.
5/7/2021 • 21 minutes
What do you do because your family did it that way?
There are habits we form from copying our parents. And it carries from generation to generation. From how you order the cutlery drawer, to whether you stop the microwave before it dings, there are surprising ways of doing things.
5/7/2021 • 21 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's episode, rather than building a higher wall at Warragamba Dam, how about digging it out to make it deeper?
3/26/2021 • 39 minutes, 35 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's episode, rather than building a higher wall at Warragamba Dam, how about digging it out to make it deeper?
3/26/2021 • 39 minutes, 35 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's episode, Sydney's Aerotropolis to be named Bradfield.
3/19/2021 • 39 minutes, 16 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's episode, Sydney's Aerotropolis to be named Bradfield.
3/19/2021 • 39 minutes, 16 seconds
What are the origins of the phrase 'yeah no yeah'?
American actor Melissa McCarthy loves the expression 'yeah no yeah'. Yeah I understand, no I disagree, but yeah thanks for trying. Is it uniquely Australian? And when did it start? James Valentine investigates.
3/15/2021 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
What are the origins of the phrase 'yeah no yeah'?
American actor Melissa McCarthy loves the expression 'yeah no yeah'. Yeah I understand, no I disagree, but yeah thanks for trying. Is it uniquely Australian? And when did it start? James Valentine investigates.
3/15/2021 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, clearing trees from all the highways in NSW.
3/12/2021 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, clearing trees from all the highways in NSW.
3/12/2021 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, the real estate machinations in Ivanhoe.
3/5/2021 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, the real estate machinations in Ivanhoe.
3/5/2021 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
What's the point of grandmothers?
In this week's Panel for the Ages, president of the National Union of Students, Zoe Ranganathan, says university students have it tougher than previous generations. Wendy McCarthy, board member and author, explains the value of grandparents. Comedian, Naomi Mourra, would like to see confidence perceived in different ways.
2/3/2021 • 28 minutes, 6 seconds
What's the point of grandmothers?
In this week's Panel for the Ages, president of the National Union of Students, Zoe Ranganathan, says university students have it tougher than previous generations. Wendy McCarthy, board member and author, explains the value of grandparents. Comedian, Naomi Mourra, would like to see confidence perceived in different ways.
2/3/2021 • 28 minutes, 6 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, James Valentine and co-chair, HG Nelson, become the MI5 of swings and slides.
1/29/2021 • 38 minutes, 7 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, James Valentine and co-chair, HG Nelson, become the MI5 of swings and slides.
1/29/2021 • 38 minutes, 7 seconds
How to break into showbusiness: from tap dancing to TikTok
On this week's Panel for the Ages, James speaks with legendary actor and comedian, Noeline Brown, Chaser member and screenwriter, Chris Taylor and songwriter and Ratatouille TikTok sensation, Gabbi Bolt. They chat about breaking into showbusiness in different eras and offer thoughts on Australia Day.
1/20/2021 • 27 minutes, 25 seconds
How to break into showbusiness: from tap dancing to TikTok
On this week's Panel for the Ages, James speaks with legendary actor and comedian, Noeline Brown, Chaser member and screenwriter, Chris Taylor and songwriter and Ratatouille TikTok sensation, Gabbi Bolt. They chat about breaking into showbusiness in different eras and offer thoughts on Australia Day.
1/20/2021 • 27 minutes, 25 seconds
PLUG - the world's funnest quiz
A Christmas Eve special with Rhys Nicholson, Christiaan van Vuuren and Jan Fran.
12/24/2020 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Blather
Enjoy this Christmas Eve Blather with James Valentine and Jonathan Green.
12/24/2020 • 23 minutes, 6 seconds
PLUG - the world's funnest quiz
A Christmas Eve special with Rhys Nicholson, Christiaan van Vuuren and Jan Fran.
12/24/2020 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Blather
Enjoy this Christmas Eve Blather with James Valentine and Jonathan Green.
12/24/2020 • 23 minutes, 6 seconds
Panel for the Ages
James Valentine takes Panel for the Ages to summer programming. Different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics and this week the panel discusses Christmas chores, what's fashionable and how 2020 changed us.
12/23/2020 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
Panel for the Ages
James Valentine takes Panel for the Ages to summer programming. Different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics and this week the panel discusses Christmas chores, what's fashionable and how 2020 changed us.
12/23/2020 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over national planning for the summer.
12/18/2020 • 32 minutes, 7 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over national planning for the summer.
12/18/2020 • 32 minutes, 7 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.
12/11/2020 • 36 minutes, 19 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.
12/11/2020 • 36 minutes, 19 seconds
Blather
Jonathan Green and James Valentine get on the blather, and there's a twist.
12/3/2020 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
Blather
Jonathan Green and James Valentine get on the blather, and there's a twist.
12/3/2020 • 25 minutes, 7 seconds
PLUG - the world's funnest quiz
Dan Ilic and Jan Fran compete to plug their endeavours on the worlds funniest quiz penned by Matt Bevan and presented by James Valentine.
12/3/2020 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
PLUG - the world's funnest quiz
Dan Ilic and Jan Fran compete to plug their endeavours on the worlds funniest quiz penned by Matt Bevan and presented by James Valentine.
12/3/2020 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Panel for the Ages
'Panel for the Ages' is a where a range of people from different age demographics come together and talk about profound and minor topics with ABC Radio's James Valentine. This week the panel tackled topics like what does the future look like and what is a career now?
11/25/2020 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
Panel for the Ages
'Panel for the Ages' is a where a range of people from different age demographics come together and talk about profound and minor topics with ABC Radio's James Valentine. This week the panel tackled topics like what does the future look like and what is a career now?
11/25/2020 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
On the agenda this week, should The White Bay Power Station be turned into a Rave Cave?
11/20/2020 • 31 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
On the agenda this week, should The White Bay Power Station be turned into a Rave Cave?
11/20/2020 • 31 seconds
Panel for the Ages
The new segment on Afternoons now has a name! Panel for the Ages is where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss the bonk ban, strange etiquette you grew up with and more.
11/18/2020 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
Panel for the Ages
The new segment on Afternoons now has a name! Panel for the Ages is where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss the bonk ban, strange etiquette you grew up with and more.
11/18/2020 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
Panel for the Ages
James Valentine kicks off a new segment where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss dinner party disasters, thoughts on America and more.
11/11/2020 • 28 minutes, 13 seconds
Panel for the Ages
James Valentine kicks off a new segment where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss dinner party disasters, thoughts on America and more.
11/11/2020 • 28 minutes, 13 seconds
The Killeen Report
Gretel Killeen joins James Valentine on Afternoons to discuss the minor and profound topics of the world.
11/9/2020 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
The Killeen Report
Gretel Killeen joins James Valentine on Afternoons to discuss the minor and profound topics of the world.
11/9/2020 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
After some time the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee reconvenes. In this weeks meeting, NorthConnex and how it has inspired bigger, longer, better tunnels.
11/6/2020 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
After some time the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee reconvenes. In this weeks meeting, NorthConnex and how it has inspired bigger, longer, better tunnels.
11/6/2020 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, could sidewalk drinking turn Sydney into a cosmopolitan European city and intel about the new NSW committee for cancelling major events.
9/4/2020 • 51 minutes, 34 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, could sidewalk drinking turn Sydney into a cosmopolitan European city and intel about the new NSW committee for cancelling major events.
9/4/2020 • 51 minutes, 34 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine plan the new Sydney ferry adrenaline rides as passengers are told to duck as they pass under bridges.
8/28/2020 • 51 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine plan the new Sydney ferry adrenaline rides as passengers are told to duck as they pass under bridges.
8/28/2020 • 51 minutes
When families wear matching clothes
Are more families dressing in matching clothes? James was sent photos of a family's christening with Mum, Dad and children teaming with a colour theme. It seems the practice was also popular in the 1970s.
8/27/2020 • 23 minutes
When families wear matching clothes
Are more families dressing in matching clothes? James was sent photos of a family's christening with Mum, Dad and children teaming with a colour theme. It seems the practice was also popular in the 1970s.
8/27/2020 • 23 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, whether a 'Fatso the fat-arsed wombat amnesty' could uncover the statue stolen from the Olympic stadium.
8/21/2020 • 52 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, whether a 'Fatso the fat-arsed wombat amnesty' could uncover the statue stolen from the Olympic stadium.
8/21/2020 • 52 minutes
The weekly news quiz PLUG
Nina Oyama and Dan Ilic go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.
8/20/2020 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
The weekly news quiz PLUG
Nina Oyama and Dan Ilic go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.
8/20/2020 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this weeks meeting, clarification around why and how the Northconnex motorway is finished but not open.
8/14/2020 • 52 minutes, 8 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this weeks meeting, clarification around why and how the Northconnex motorway is finished but not open.
8/14/2020 • 52 minutes, 8 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's episode, leaving no stone unturned.
8/7/2020 • 51 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's episode, leaving no stone unturned.
8/7/2020 • 51 minutes
The weekly news quiz PLUG
This week James Valentine is joined by comedian, Mark Humphries and comedian, writer, DJ, Andrew McClelland as they attempt to PLUG their gigs.
8/6/2020 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
The weekly news quiz PLUG
This week James Valentine is joined by comedian, Mark Humphries and comedian, writer, DJ, Andrew McClelland as they attempt to PLUG their gigs.
8/6/2020 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, would you walk more for gambling incentives?
7/31/2020 • 52 minutes, 18 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, would you walk more for gambling incentives?
7/31/2020 • 52 minutes, 18 seconds
Why do we love the 747 jumbo plane?
As Qantas retires the 747 jumbo plane, James Valentine uncovers a warmth and fondness for an aircraft that made overseas travel cheaper, faster and magical.
7/15/2020 • 20 minutes, 33 seconds
Why do we love the 747 jumbo plane?
As Qantas retires the 747 jumbo plane, James Valentine uncovers a warmth and fondness for an aircraft that made overseas travel cheaper, faster and magical.
7/15/2020 • 20 minutes, 33 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, should the Powerhouse Museum move all the time?
7/3/2020 • 45 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, should the Powerhouse Museum move all the time?
7/3/2020 • 45 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, helping the government create entertainment in unexpected places.
6/19/2020 • 52 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, helping the government create entertainment in unexpected places.
6/19/2020 • 52 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, the advantages of potholes.
5/8/2020 • 47 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, the advantages of potholes.
5/8/2020 • 47 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's episode, the implications of the sludge under Sydney Harbour.
4/3/2020 • 40 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's episode, the implications of the sludge under Sydney Harbour.
4/3/2020 • 40 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, the value of Scott Cam.
3/13/2020 • 43 minutes, 16 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, the value of Scott Cam.
3/13/2020 • 43 minutes, 16 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, the excitement of a nuclear future.
3/6/2020 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, the excitement of a nuclear future.
3/6/2020 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, there's an update on the Kincumber Roundabout Think Tank.
2/28/2020 • 45 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, there's an update on the Kincumber Roundabout Think Tank.
2/28/2020 • 45 minutes
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, surf club toilet blocks.
2/7/2020 • 41 minutes
Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, surf club toilet blocks.
2/7/2020 • 41 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
2020 promises to be a bumper year for development in Sydney with more roads, tunnels, infrastructure and inconvenience on the way.
1/31/2020 • 40 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
2020 promises to be a bumper year for development in Sydney with more roads, tunnels, infrastructure and inconvenience on the way.
1/31/2020 • 40 minutes
It's time to update the latte sipper insult
A Queensland Senator reckons the ABC only broadcasts to latte-licking inner city types. Firstly, we sip lattes. Secondly, you can pretty much get a latte anywhere in the country. So let's help the Senator with some more contemporary insults.
11/29/2019 • 20 minutes
It's time to update the latte sipper insult
A Queensland Senator reckons the ABC only broadcasts to latte-licking inner city types. Firstly, we sip lattes. Secondly, you can pretty much get a latte anywhere in the country. So let's help the Senator with some more contemporary insults.
11/29/2019 • 20 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
What kind of indicator can we use to rate Sydney's poor air quality?
11/21/2019 • 26 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
What kind of indicator can we use to rate Sydney's poor air quality?
11/21/2019 • 26 minutes
PLUG - the world's funnest quiz
This week, it's Julia Zemiro versus Avani Dias.
11/21/2019 • 26 minutes
PLUG - the world's funnest quiz
This week, it's Julia Zemiro versus Avani Dias.
11/21/2019 • 26 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
HG Nelson and James Valentine discuss how the light rail will finally bring boulevard living to Sydney.
11/18/2019 • 23 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
HG Nelson and James Valentine discuss how the light rail will finally bring boulevard living to Sydney.
11/18/2019 • 23 minutes
What's in a burger that means it can last for 10 years?
The assumption is that a preserved burger means it's full of nasties, but the truth is rather different, as food technologist, Gary Kennedy, explains.
11/13/2019 • 23 minutes
What's in a burger that means it can last for 10 years?
The assumption is that a preserved burger means it's full of nasties, but the truth is rather different, as food technologist, Gary Kennedy, explains.
11/13/2019 • 23 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.
11/8/2019 • 23 minutes
The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.
11/8/2019 • 23 minutes
PLUG - the world's funnest quiz
Ange Lavoipierre and Sam McCool tackle this week's questions penned by Matt Bevan and James Valentine.
11/7/2019 • 26 minutes
PLUG - the world's funnest quiz
Ange Lavoipierre and Sam McCool tackle this week's questions penned by Matt Bevan and James Valentine.
11/7/2019 • 26 minutes
How's your sense of smell?
You'll meet people who lost their sense of smell and got it back. Others have a highly attuned sense of smell and can detect all manner of things.
10/23/2019 • 29 minutes
How's your sense of smell?
You'll meet people who lost their sense of smell and got it back. Others have a highly attuned sense of smell and can detect all manner of things.
10/23/2019 • 29 minutes
PLUG the fun quiz
This week, Greta Thunberg Helpline viral sensations, Charles Firth and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head.
10/11/2019 • 27 minutes
PLUG the fun quiz
This week, Greta Thunberg Helpline viral sensations, Charles Firth and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head.
10/11/2019 • 27 minutes
PLUG
Ben Jenkins and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.
9/6/2019 • 27 minutes, 50 seconds
PLUG
Ben Jenkins and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.
9/6/2019 • 27 minutes, 50 seconds
The Committee for Modern Proverbs
It's time to update the proverb to better represent the times we live in. There were many entries, so which ones did the committee endorse?
8/30/2019 • 27 minutes
The Committee for Modern Proverbs
It's time to update the proverb to better represent the times we live in. There were many entries, so which ones did the committee endorse?
8/30/2019 • 27 minutes
What is an overpromoted rubber bath toy?
James Valentine and Jonathan Green go on a blather adventure.
8/29/2019 • 23 minutes
PLUG
Matt Bevan from RN Breakfast, Sarah Macdonald from Nightlife and comedian Dan Ilic play the world's funniest quiz.
8/29/2019 • 24 minutes
What is an overpromoted rubber bath toy?
James Valentine and Jonathan Green go on a blather adventure.
8/29/2019 • 23 minutes
PLUG
Matt Bevan from RN Breakfast, Sarah Macdonald from Nightlife and comedian Dan Ilic play the world's funniest quiz.
8/29/2019 • 24 minutes
The camera on your phone is a third eye
You'll be amazed at how people use the cameras on their phone. It's like a third eye.
8/16/2019 • 19 minutes, 55 seconds
The camera on your phone is a third eye
You'll be amazed at how people use the cameras on their phone. It's like a third eye.
8/16/2019 • 19 minutes, 55 seconds
Sampling or stealing - you be the judge
Is it OK to take a few sugars home with you after visiting a cafe? Or is that stealing?
7/19/2019 • 20 minutes
Sampling or stealing - you be the judge
Is it OK to take a few sugars home with you after visiting a cafe? Or is that stealing?
7/19/2019 • 20 minutes
Heidi, some Cointreau and The Boy on the Train
Things work as they should more often than we tell it. In this story, the right people show up and do what needs to be done. The following podcast may induce tears so please ensure an adequate supply of tissues.
7/4/2019 • 19 minutes
Heidi, some Cointreau and The Boy on the Train
Things work as they should more often than we tell it. In this story, the right people show up and do what needs to be done. The following podcast may induce tears so please ensure an adequate supply of tissues.
7/4/2019 • 19 minutes
I feel your pain
Finally, a podcast you cannot bear. You'll hear real life stories of slicing, dicing, falling and breaking. When people have an accident, we often feel the pain ourselves. Take the challenge to listen to all of these horrific yet hilarious tales of absolute stupidity.
6/24/2019 • 21 minutes
I feel your pain
Finally, a podcast you cannot bear. You'll hear real life stories of slicing, dicing, falling and breaking. When people have an accident, we often feel the pain ourselves. Take the challenge to listen to all of these horrific yet hilarious tales of absolute stupidity.
6/24/2019 • 21 minutes
Mottos to live by
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This and other mottos are called upon to inspire and console. Who uses mottos?
6/12/2019 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Mottos to live by
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This and other mottos are called upon to inspire and console. Who uses mottos?
6/12/2019 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
PLUG - the best quiz show in the world
Questions are funny and answers even funnier. Enjoy.
6/6/2019 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
PLUG - the best quiz show in the world
Questions are funny and answers even funnier. Enjoy.
6/6/2019 • 26 minutes, 30 seconds
Are you a door denier?
Some people have difficulty closing cupboard doors and drawers. Why? Head Room investigates.
3/26/2019 • 20 minutes, 40 seconds
Are you a door denier?
Some people have difficulty closing cupboard doors and drawers. Why? Head Room investigates.
3/26/2019 • 20 minutes, 40 seconds
Blather: post election special
Before an election, posters of candidates - also known as corflutes - decorate poles and fences in electorates. Here's 101 uses for your used corflute.
3/25/2019 • 29 minutes
Blather: post election special
Before an election, posters of candidates - also known as corflutes - decorate poles and fences in electorates. Here's 101 uses for your used corflute.
3/25/2019 • 29 minutes
Kirsten's curse
Your name is important to you. But what happens when people are confused by your name?
3/21/2019 • 17 minutes
Kirsten's curse
Your name is important to you. But what happens when people are confused by your name?
3/21/2019 • 17 minutes
The conversations NOT to have
It might be fascinating to you but completely boring to others. Here are the topics to avoid.
2/22/2019 • 19 minutes
The conversations NOT to have
It might be fascinating to you but completely boring to others. Here are the topics to avoid.
2/22/2019 • 19 minutes
The wisdom of sayings about money
With the Royal Commission into banking handed down, James Valentine uncovers the wisdom in proverbs and sayings about money.
2/12/2019 • 9 minutes
The wisdom of sayings about money
With the Royal Commission into banking handed down, James Valentine uncovers the wisdom in proverbs and sayings about money.
2/12/2019 • 9 minutes
PLUG. The world's most fun news quiz.
Quiz writer Matt Bevan and James Valentine test Ange Lavoipierre and Stephen Smiley.
1/31/2019 • 25 minutes, 32 seconds
PLUG. The world's most fun news quiz.
Quiz writer Matt Bevan and James Valentine test Ange Lavoipierre and Stephen Smiley.
1/31/2019 • 25 minutes, 32 seconds
2018 Culture Review
ABC arts reporter, Michaela Boland, and critic, Michael Bodey, review trends in Australian culture in 2018.
12/21/2018 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
2018 Culture Review
ABC arts reporter, Michaela Boland, and critic, Michael Bodey, review trends in Australian culture in 2018.
12/21/2018 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
Surfing champion Layne Beachley
Surfer Layne Beachley reveals what's in the trophy room, that she's always been competitive and that she's actually won eight World Championships.
12/21/2018 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Surfing champion Layne Beachley
Surfer Layne Beachley reveals what's in the trophy room, that she's always been competitive and that she's actually won eight World Championships.
12/21/2018 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Tom's Night Before Christmas
Gather your children to enjoy this modern Christmas poem by James Valentine.
12/20/2018 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
Tom's Night Before Christmas
Gather your children to enjoy this modern Christmas poem by James Valentine.
12/20/2018 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
Elf on the Shelf
There's a new Christmas tradition sweeping the nation known as Elf on the Shelf. And the kids are loving it. What's it all about?
12/19/2018 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Elf on the Shelf
There's a new Christmas tradition sweeping the nation known as Elf on the Shelf. And the kids are loving it. What's it all about?
12/19/2018 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Sydney Light Rail: The Musical
There's the Book of Mormon and Hamilton, so why not Sydney Light Rail: The Musical? There's plenty of drama to work with.
12/18/2018 • 17 minutes, 30 seconds
Sydney Light Rail: The Musical
There's the Book of Mormon and Hamilton, so why not Sydney Light Rail: The Musical? There's plenty of drama to work with.
12/18/2018 • 17 minutes, 30 seconds
Untitled: a podcast about a crime
True crime podcasts are popular across the globe. Don't miss James Valentine's contribution to the form in this searing investigation and revelation.
12/13/2018 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds
Untitled: a podcast about a crime
True crime podcasts are popular across the globe. Don't miss James Valentine's contribution to the form in this searing investigation and revelation.
12/13/2018 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds
The PLUG Quiz with James Valentine
On this week's episode, hear Matt Bevan, Rebecca de Unamuno and Joe Hildebrand.
9/13/2018 • 26 minutes, 4 seconds
The PLUG Quiz with James Valentine
On this week's episode, hear Matt Bevan, Rebecca de Unamuno and Joe Hildebrand.
9/13/2018 • 26 minutes, 4 seconds
The demise of the doorbell
James Valentine charts the changing fortunes of a once indispensable part of every home. The doorbell.
9/5/2018 • 18 minutes, 6 seconds
The demise of the doorbell
James Valentine charts the changing fortunes of a once indispensable part of every home. The doorbell.
9/5/2018 • 18 minutes, 6 seconds
The story you don't usually tell
This is the story you leave off your CV or don't raise in polite company because it's too weird or shocking.
8/27/2018 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
The story you don't usually tell
This is the story you leave off your CV or don't raise in polite company because it's too weird or shocking.
8/27/2018 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Some people don't like to use windscreen wipers in the rain. Fact.
These same people also like to run the fuel gauge on empty.
7/18/2018 • 17 minutes, 55 seconds
Some people don't like to use windscreen wipers in the rain. Fact.
These same people also like to run the fuel gauge on empty.
7/18/2018 • 17 minutes, 55 seconds
Spreadsheets For Life
There are people living among us who cannot live without a spreadsheet.
7/6/2018 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
Spreadsheets For Life
There are people living among us who cannot live without a spreadsheet.
7/6/2018 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
Going cashless is a big issue
The shift to a cashless economy has been swift and mostly painless, except for some.
6/25/2018 • 12 minutes
Going cashless is a big issue
The shift to a cashless economy has been swift and mostly painless, except for some.
6/25/2018 • 12 minutes
Where is the shame in a family secret?
From bigamy to discovering your sister is in fact your mother, many families have secrets.
6/22/2018 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
Where is the shame in a family secret?
From bigamy to discovering your sister is in fact your mother, many families have secrets.
6/22/2018 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
Tom Gleeson: soft chat, hard read
Hard Chat host Tom Gleeson talks to James Valentine for The Books That Made Me.
5/18/2018 • 26 minutes, 14 seconds
Tom Gleeson: soft chat, hard read
Hard Chat host Tom Gleeson talks to James Valentine for The Books That Made Me.
5/18/2018 • 26 minutes, 14 seconds
The imbecilic invulnerability of youth
Many people did wild and crazy things in their twenties. Enjoy this selection.
5/16/2018 • 20 minutes, 31 seconds
The imbecilic invulnerability of youth
Many people did wild and crazy things in their twenties. Enjoy this selection.