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James Valentine Head Room

English, Chat, 1 season, 219 episodes, 4 days, 5 hours, 44 minutes
About
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.
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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.
10/25/20230
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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?
10/9/202330 minutes
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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.
10/2/202326 minutes, 30 seconds
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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?
9/25/202328 minutes
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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.
9/18/202329 minutes
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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.
9/11/202330 minutes
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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.
9/4/202326 minutes
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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.
8/28/202330 minutes
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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.
8/21/202328 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.
8/14/20230
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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.
8/14/20230
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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.
8/7/202329 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.
8/7/202329 minutes, 31 seconds
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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.
7/31/202331 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
7/31/202331 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
7/24/202330 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.
7/24/202330 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.
7/17/20234 minutes
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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.
7/17/20234 minutes
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"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.
10/22/202131 minutes, 2 seconds
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"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.
10/22/202131 minutes, 2 seconds
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The final blather to end all blathers

Jonathan Green and James Valentine have blathered on a Thursday afternoon every week for over a decade.
10/21/202125 minutes, 13 seconds
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The final blather to end all blathers

Jonathan Green and James Valentine have blathered on a Thursday afternoon every week for over a decade.
10/21/202125 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.
10/21/202127 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.
10/21/202127 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this weeks meeting, finalising major projects ahead of a EGSPC hiatus.
10/15/202136 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this weeks meeting, finalising major projects ahead of a EGSPC hiatus.
10/15/202136 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
10/8/202136 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.
10/8/202136 minutes, 19 seconds
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Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

On this weeks agenda, broadening our understanding of submarine design and what to do with the Koalas.
9/24/202139 minutes, 7 seconds
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Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

On this weeks agenda, broadening our understanding of submarine design and what to do with the Koalas.
9/24/202139 minutes, 7 seconds
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A world first true crime live broadcast

James Valentine tries his hand in true crime by live broadcasting his investigation into a mysterious violin.
9/24/202122 minutes, 12 seconds
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A world first true crime live broadcast

James Valentine tries his hand in true crime by live broadcasting his investigation into a mysterious violin.
9/24/202122 minutes, 12 seconds
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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.
8/20/202130 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.
8/20/202130 minutes, 30 seconds
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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
7/16/20216 minutes, 18 seconds
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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
7/16/20216 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.
7/16/202143 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.
7/16/202143 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.
7/9/20219 minutes, 15 seconds
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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.
7/9/20219 minutes, 15 seconds
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Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

Games changing ideas on this weeks meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
7/9/202136 minutes, 22 seconds
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Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

Games changing ideas on this weeks meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
7/9/202136 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.
7/2/202137 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.
7/2/202137 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.
6/11/202110 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.
6/11/202110 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this weeks meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine look into other sources of renewable energies.
6/11/202137 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this weeks meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine look into other sources of renewable energies.
6/11/202137 minutes
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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 .
6/4/202134 minutes, 30 seconds
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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 .
6/4/202134 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over Sydney and State planning for NSW.
5/28/202139 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over Sydney and State planning for NSW.
5/28/202139 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, another revitalisation of Oxford Street.
5/21/202138 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, another revitalisation of Oxford Street.
5/21/202138 minutes
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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?
5/7/202140 minutes
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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?
5/7/202140 minutes
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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.
5/7/202121 minutes
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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.
5/7/202121 minutes
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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?
3/26/202139 minutes, 35 seconds
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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?
3/26/202139 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this week's episode, Sydney's Aerotropolis to be named Bradfield.
3/19/202139 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this week's episode, Sydney's Aerotropolis to be named Bradfield.
3/19/202139 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.
3/15/202118 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
3/15/202118 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, clearing trees from all the highways in NSW.
3/12/202139 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, clearing trees from all the highways in NSW.
3/12/202139 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, the real estate machinations in Ivanhoe.
3/5/202135 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, the real estate machinations in Ivanhoe.
3/5/202135 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.
2/3/202128 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
2/3/202128 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
1/29/202138 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.
1/29/202138 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.
1/20/202127 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.
1/20/202127 minutes, 25 seconds
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PLUG - the world's funnest quiz

A Christmas Eve special with Rhys Nicholson, Christiaan van Vuuren and Jan Fran.
12/24/202029 minutes, 24 seconds
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Blather

Enjoy this Christmas Eve Blather with James Valentine and Jonathan Green.
12/24/202023 minutes, 6 seconds
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PLUG - the world's funnest quiz

A Christmas Eve special with Rhys Nicholson, Christiaan van Vuuren and Jan Fran.
12/24/202029 minutes, 24 seconds
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Blather

Enjoy this Christmas Eve Blather with James Valentine and Jonathan Green.
12/24/202023 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
12/23/202022 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.
12/23/202022 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over national planning for the summer.
12/18/202032 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over national planning for the summer.
12/18/202032 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.
12/11/202036 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.
12/11/202036 minutes, 19 seconds
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Blather

Jonathan Green and James Valentine get on the blather, and there's a twist.
12/3/202025 minutes, 7 seconds
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Blather

Jonathan Green and James Valentine get on the blather, and there's a twist.
12/3/202025 minutes, 7 seconds
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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.
12/3/202027 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.
12/3/202027 minutes, 30 seconds
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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?
11/25/202028 minutes, 24 seconds
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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?
11/25/202028 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

On the agenda this week, should The White Bay Power Station be turned into a Rave Cave?
11/20/202031 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

On the agenda this week, should The White Bay Power Station be turned into a Rave Cave?
11/20/202031 seconds
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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.
11/18/202028 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.
11/18/202028 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.
11/11/202028 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.
11/11/202028 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Killeen Report

Gretel Killeen joins James Valentine on Afternoons to discuss the minor and profound topics of the world.
11/9/202027 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Killeen Report

Gretel Killeen joins James Valentine on Afternoons to discuss the minor and profound topics of the world.
11/9/202027 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
11/6/202035 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.
11/6/202035 minutes, 27 seconds
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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.
9/4/202051 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.
9/4/202051 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.
8/28/202051 minutes
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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.
8/28/202051 minutes
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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.
8/27/202023 minutes
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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.
8/27/202023 minutes
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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.
8/21/202052 minutes
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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.
8/21/202052 minutes
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The weekly news quiz PLUG

Nina Oyama and Dan Ilic go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.
8/20/202027 minutes, 4 seconds
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The weekly news quiz PLUG

Nina Oyama and Dan Ilic go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.
8/20/202027 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.
8/14/202052 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
8/14/202052 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee

In this week's episode, leaving no stone unturned.
8/7/202051 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee

In this week's episode, leaving no stone unturned.
8/7/202051 minutes
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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.
8/6/202027 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
8/6/202027 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, would you walk more for gambling incentives?
7/31/202052 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, would you walk more for gambling incentives?
7/31/202052 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.
7/15/202020 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
7/15/202020 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, should the Powerhouse Museum move all the time?
7/3/202045 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, should the Powerhouse Museum move all the time?
7/3/202045 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, helping the government create entertainment in unexpected places.
6/19/202052 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, helping the government create entertainment in unexpected places.
6/19/202052 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, the advantages of potholes.
5/8/202047 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, the advantages of potholes.
5/8/202047 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's episode, the implications of the sludge under Sydney Harbour.
4/3/202040 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's episode, the implications of the sludge under Sydney Harbour.
4/3/202040 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, the value of Scott Cam.
3/13/202043 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, the value of Scott Cam.
3/13/202043 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, the excitement of a nuclear future.
3/6/202035 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney and State Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, the excitement of a nuclear future.
3/6/202035 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, there's an update on the Kincumber Roundabout Think Tank.
2/28/202045 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, there's an update on the Kincumber Roundabout Think Tank.
2/28/202045 minutes
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Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, surf club toilet blocks.
2/7/202041 minutes
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Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, surf club toilet blocks.
2/7/202041 minutes
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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.
1/31/202040 minutes
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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.
1/31/202040 minutes
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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.
11/29/201920 minutes
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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.
11/29/201920 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

What kind of indicator can we use to rate Sydney's poor air quality?
11/21/201926 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

What kind of indicator can we use to rate Sydney's poor air quality?
11/21/201926 minutes
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PLUG - the world's funnest quiz

This week, it's Julia Zemiro versus Avani Dias.
11/21/201926 minutes
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PLUG - the world's funnest quiz

This week, it's Julia Zemiro versus Avani Dias.
11/21/201926 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

HG Nelson and James Valentine discuss how the light rail will finally bring boulevard living to Sydney.
11/18/201923 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

HG Nelson and James Valentine discuss how the light rail will finally bring boulevard living to Sydney.
11/18/201923 minutes
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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.
11/13/201923 minutes
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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.
11/13/201923 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.
11/8/201923 minutes
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The Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.
11/8/201923 minutes
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PLUG - the world's funnest quiz

Ange Lavoipierre and Sam McCool tackle this week's questions penned by Matt Bevan and James Valentine.
11/7/201926 minutes
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PLUG - the world's funnest quiz

Ange Lavoipierre and Sam McCool tackle this week's questions penned by Matt Bevan and James Valentine.
11/7/201926 minutes
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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.
10/23/201929 minutes
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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.
10/23/201929 minutes
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PLUG the fun quiz

This week, Greta Thunberg Helpline viral sensations, Charles Firth and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head.
10/11/201927 minutes
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PLUG the fun quiz

This week, Greta Thunberg Helpline viral sensations, Charles Firth and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head.
10/11/201927 minutes
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PLUG

Ben Jenkins and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.
9/6/201927 minutes, 50 seconds
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PLUG

Ben Jenkins and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.
9/6/201927 minutes, 50 seconds
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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?
8/30/201927 minutes
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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?
8/30/201927 minutes
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What is an overpromoted rubber bath toy?

James Valentine and Jonathan Green go on a blather adventure.
8/29/201923 minutes
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PLUG

Matt Bevan from RN Breakfast, Sarah Macdonald from Nightlife and comedian Dan Ilic play the world's funniest quiz.
8/29/201924 minutes
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What is an overpromoted rubber bath toy?

James Valentine and Jonathan Green go on a blather adventure.
8/29/201923 minutes
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PLUG

Matt Bevan from RN Breakfast, Sarah Macdonald from Nightlife and comedian Dan Ilic play the world's funniest quiz.
8/29/201924 minutes
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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.
8/16/201919 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.
8/16/201919 minutes, 55 seconds
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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?
7/19/201920 minutes
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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?
7/19/201920 minutes
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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.   
7/4/201919 minutes
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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.   
7/4/201919 minutes
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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.
6/24/201921 minutes
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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.
6/24/201921 minutes
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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?
6/12/201920 minutes, 9 seconds
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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?
6/12/201920 minutes, 9 seconds
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PLUG - the best quiz show in the world

Questions are funny and answers even funnier. Enjoy.
6/6/201926 minutes, 30 seconds
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PLUG - the best quiz show in the world

Questions are funny and answers even funnier. Enjoy.
6/6/201926 minutes, 30 seconds
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Are you a door denier?

Some people have difficulty closing cupboard doors and drawers. Why? Head Room investigates.
3/26/201920 minutes, 40 seconds
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Are you a door denier?

Some people have difficulty closing cupboard doors and drawers. Why? Head Room investigates.
3/26/201920 minutes, 40 seconds
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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.
3/25/201929 minutes
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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.
3/25/201929 minutes
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Kirsten's curse

Your name is important to you. But what happens when people are confused by your name?
3/21/201917 minutes
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Kirsten's curse

Your name is important to you. But what happens when people are confused by your name?
3/21/201917 minutes
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The conversations NOT to have

It might be fascinating to you but completely boring to others. Here are the topics to avoid.
2/22/201919 minutes
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The conversations NOT to have

It might be fascinating to you but completely boring to others. Here are the topics to avoid.
2/22/201919 minutes
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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.
2/12/20199 minutes
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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.
2/12/20199 minutes
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PLUG. The world's most fun news quiz.

Quiz writer Matt Bevan and James Valentine test Ange Lavoipierre and Stephen Smiley.
1/31/201925 minutes, 32 seconds
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PLUG. The world's most fun news quiz.

Quiz writer Matt Bevan and James Valentine test Ange Lavoipierre and Stephen Smiley.
1/31/201925 minutes, 32 seconds
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2018 Culture Review

ABC arts reporter, Michaela Boland, and critic, Michael Bodey, review trends in Australian culture in 2018.
12/21/201823 minutes, 33 seconds
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2018 Culture Review

ABC arts reporter, Michaela Boland, and critic, Michael Bodey, review trends in Australian culture in 2018.
12/21/201823 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.
12/21/201825 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.
12/21/201825 minutes, 28 seconds
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Tom's Night Before Christmas

Gather your children to enjoy this modern Christmas poem by James Valentine.
12/20/20189 minutes, 29 seconds
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Tom's Night Before Christmas

Gather your children to enjoy this modern Christmas poem by James Valentine.
12/20/20189 minutes, 29 seconds
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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?
12/19/201813 minutes, 45 seconds
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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?
12/19/201813 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.
12/18/201817 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.
12/18/201817 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.
12/13/201828 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.
12/13/201828 minutes, 39 seconds
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The PLUG Quiz with James Valentine

On this week's episode, hear Matt Bevan, Rebecca de Unamuno and Joe Hildebrand.
9/13/201826 minutes, 4 seconds
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The PLUG Quiz with James Valentine

On this week's episode, hear Matt Bevan, Rebecca de Unamuno and Joe Hildebrand.
9/13/201826 minutes, 4 seconds
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The demise of the doorbell

James Valentine charts the changing fortunes of a once indispensable part of every home. The doorbell.
9/5/201818 minutes, 6 seconds
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The demise of the doorbell

James Valentine charts the changing fortunes of a once indispensable part of every home. The doorbell.
9/5/201818 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
8/27/201823 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.
8/27/201823 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.
7/18/201817 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.
7/18/201817 minutes, 55 seconds
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Spreadsheets For Life

There are people living among us who cannot live without a spreadsheet.
7/6/201823 minutes, 15 seconds
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Spreadsheets For Life

There are people living among us who cannot live without a spreadsheet.
7/6/201823 minutes, 15 seconds
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Going cashless is a big issue

The shift to a cashless economy has been swift and mostly painless, except for some.
6/25/201812 minutes
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Going cashless is a big issue

The shift to a cashless economy has been swift and mostly painless, except for some.
6/25/201812 minutes
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Where is the shame in a family secret?

From bigamy to discovering your sister is in fact your mother, many families have secrets.
6/22/201818 minutes, 16 seconds
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Where is the shame in a family secret?

From bigamy to discovering your sister is in fact your mother, many families have secrets.
6/22/201818 minutes, 16 seconds
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Tom Gleeson: soft chat, hard read

Hard Chat host Tom Gleeson talks to James Valentine for The Books That Made Me.
5/18/201826 minutes, 14 seconds
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Tom Gleeson: soft chat, hard read

Hard Chat host Tom Gleeson talks to James Valentine for The Books That Made Me.
5/18/201826 minutes, 14 seconds
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The imbecilic invulnerability of youth

Many people did wild and crazy things in their twenties. Enjoy this selection.
5/16/201820 minutes, 31 seconds
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The imbecilic invulnerability of youth

Many people did wild and crazy things in their twenties. Enjoy this selection.
5/16/201820 minutes, 31 seconds