Overnights

This week Professor Gordon Lynch looks at why watching sport and getting too emotionally involved might be bad for your health

With Eurovision less than a fortnight away, Rod Quinn caught up with Eurovision expert Alistair Birch from EurofileTV about which songs and countries will be the ones to watch, and how Australia will perform

"I aim for the heart and the soul, you know, not the feet or the groin."

Do you use a film camera? Maybe polaroid? Listen to vinyl records? Write actual letters to people? Read newspapers or books in non-digital form?

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

Whilst it only aired for 5 years, 'The Brady Bunch' has been a phenomenon that has endured for over five decades.

Decades before Prince Harry wrote his memoir, his great uncle published his own: 'A King's Story.'

This week's topic is: A Guide to Promoting Kids' Health.

It's maybe the only museum in the world that has relics from a Howard Hughes-assisted submarine retrieval, Saddam Hussein's leather jacket and a hard copy of Hitler's psychoanalysis.

Twice adopted as our national anthem, we explore the history of Advance Australia Fair and the ongoing debate about a song for all Australians.

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

In 1995, the People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson became what was described by USA TODAY as the "most publicised criminal trial in human history.'

Our topic this week is: What to Expect When You Exercise Regularly.

Brain surgery: It's famously very, very hard.

Rod caught up with the incredibly talented Kimberley Hodgson, who is currently performing in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's 2024 production of West Side Story!

Rod chatted with Gareth Fletcher, Director of Art and Technology and the Lecturer of the 'Art Crime' course at Sotheby's Institute of Art, London, who led us through the ins-and-outs of darker side of the art market.

This week's topic is: Shift Work: Where Does Fitness and Nutrition Fit In?

Andy Warhol was one of the most important creative minds of the 20th century. Even now, 37 years since his untimely passing, his influence is still felt across all modern mediums. In many ways, we are still catching up to how far ahead of his time he was.

50 years ago, on 6 April 1974, ABBA stormed to victory at the Brighton Dome and won the Eurovision Song Contest.

This week's topic is: Urine and Health.

Paris: Impressions of Life 1880–1925 takes visitors on a journey through the lively and picturesque streets of historic Paris.

The White Australia policy was a series of discriminatory laws in Australia aimed at preventing immigration from non-European backgrounds, particularly Asians and Pacific Islanders, to maintain a predominantly white, British-oriented society. These policies came into being at our nations federation in 1901, but it would take another 72 years for them to be dismantled.

This week's topic is: How Exercise Can Help Boost Productivity.

Meet Eric Bauza, the Canadian voice actor renowned since 2018 for his portrayal of iconic Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Marvin the Martian, Sylvester, and Tweety. Despite his busy schedule, Eric generously spared an hour of his time to chat with Rod and Overnights listeners! Thank you Eric!

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

David Unaipon was an esteemed figure in Australian history who left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural and scientific landscape. His legacy is one of innovation, resilience, and cultural pride. It is also a legacy that remains widely forgotten.

Since July last year, psychiatrists have wielded the power to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin/magic mushrooms, marking a groundbreaking shift in mental health care.

In Colorado, a small volunteer group of sourdough enthusiasts recently went viral on TikTok, thrusting them into the spotlight. While accustomed to receiving occasional requests for samples of their long-preserved starter, their newfound internet fame has skyrocketed demand from a few thousand samples a year to a few thousand in a week.

Our topic this week is: Exercise Benefits Those Living with Parkinson's Disease.

In today's economic landscape, the dream of home ownership often collides with the harsh realities of financial strain.

Australia's healthcare system is in crisis, particularly in regional areas, relying heavily on agency nurses due to a shortage of permanent staff.

Redmond Barry was also the judge in the case of the Eureka rebels and the founder of the University of Melbourne.

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

David Prior caught up with both first nations actress, producer and director Leah Purcell AM and her partner and collaborator Bain Stewart ahead of the debut of the highly anticipated Australian drama series High Country.

Our topic this week is: Some Surprising Benefits of Stretching.

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

Aidan de Brune started life as Herbert Charles Cull, and that's not the only twist in this epic pedestrian tale.

Paul catches up with Sosefina Fuamoli, an award winning Samoan-Australian music journalist, broadcaster, and content producer.

Our topic for this week is: Women may gain greater health benefits from exercise than men, with less effort!

Dr Emma Southon, co-host of the History Is Sexy Podcast, joined Pav to explore her top 10 coolest female leaders from history (that you've probably next heard).

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

Rod discussed the findings of the Australian Council of Trade Unions' 'Inquiry Into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practises' with it's author, Professor Allan Fels.

Rod caught up with Celeste Lazarenko, Australian opera singer and star of Opera Australia's 2024 production of Mozart's Idomeneo.

Our topic this week is: Why you should be careful when eating black liquorice.

Rod is joined by Dr. Charles Livingstone, Head of the Gambling and Social Determinants Unit at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, to discuss gambling reform and casinos in Australia.

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

Rod caught up with Ross Fitzgerald, an Australian academic, historian, novelist, secularist, political commentator and author of the new book 'Fifty Years Sober: An Alcoholic's Journey.'

Dr. Leroy Chiao is an American chemical engineer, retired NASA astronaut, former commander of the International Space Station, member of the U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Committee, a public speaker and co-founder of the keynote and training company OneOrbit.

Our topic this week is: Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Brain Function in Later Life.

Rod chats with Alison Hadfield from The Majestic Theatre in Pomona, QLD.

Rod discussed the Australian taxation system with Emeritus Professor of Taxation and former Head of the Australian School of Taxation (ATAX) at UNSW Sydney, Professor Chris Evans, in order to make sense out of one of life's great certainties.

Rod chat with Tim Cass, Overnights New York correspondent, to get a slice of life from the Big Apple.

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich to share some of the amazing freaky facts and forgotten gems from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know and had never bothered asking.

Rod chats with sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar.

Our topic this week: Top Fitness Trends for 2024 - What's hot in the world of fitness for 2024!

Rod caught up with Annie Chiswell, star of 'Elvis - A Revolution'  to chat about the life of Priscilla.

The era of the American silent feature film lasted from 1912 until 1929. During that time, filmmakers established the language of cinema, and the motion pictures they created reached a height of artistic sophistication.

Her music career spanned seven decades starting at Woodstock and taking her around the globe.

It was a bright idea at the time but the introduction of the prickly pear has been an environmental disaster for the Australian landscape.

Former Adelaide Radio DJ Vic Le Grand joins Michael Pavlich on Overnights to share some of the amazing freaky facts from the wonderful world of trivia that you probably didn't know.

Our topic this week is: Seeking Relief from Muscle Cramps.

Tim chats with Australian tennis legend Wally Masur about the Australian Open, and the future of tennis in Australia.

As a new space race heats up, we are travelling to a whole new world of legal questions for us on Earth — like 'who owns space?'

On Around the World this week, we caught up with journalist Natalie Alcoba, who let us know about what is going on in Argentina.

Our sprawling continent has a bounty of beautifully diverse creatures!

Overnights NY correspondent chats with Tim about the goings-on in the Big Apple!

Whether it's a difference of opinion on the mundane, or about something as serious as a global pandemic — it seems like the gulf between political beliefs is only broadening. But what causes such polarisation in our political attitudes?

At the start of 2023 the Department of Health and Aged Care announced — to the shock of many — a cut to Medicare's Better Access rebated psychology sessions from 20-to-10 sessions.

Despite their modern uptake, native Australian ingredients are the world's oldest, most unique ingredients. You can diversify your pallet by adding these ingredients to your favourite dishes or using them to create new experimental recipes of your own…. But how do you start using them?

If you were given a Google Street View image of anywhere on Earth, do you reckon you could identify the exact location? Well — the competitors at the GeoGuessr World Cup do just that… and they do it in arenas full of spectators who are cheering on every move!

This week's topic is: Take care of your feet when exercising.

If you're scientifically minded, a trip to the beach can be a perfect opportunity to explore the scientific properties of three things: sunscreen, sand and ice cream.

Australia was once a world-leader when it came to road safety.

Whilst copyright laws vary from place to place, the concept of the public domain is universal. But is the public domain exactly?

Tim chats with Hollywood insider Kevin Ott, who gives us the scoop on whats going on in La La Land.

It's the sport within the sport. It's an art form… but a new book titled 'TRASH TALK: THE ONLY BOOK ABOUT DESTROYING YOUR RIVALS THAT ISN'T TOTAL GARBAGE' explores the science and psychology of trash talk.

Tim Webster caught up with ABC Cricket broadcasting legend Jim Maxwell to talk about his 50 years in cricket broadcasting!

This week's topic is: Tips for Keeping Well Hydrated. You can follow Gordon on X @GordonSLynch

NY Report - 19th Jan 24

2024 marks the year of the dragon, making it the perfect time for us to explore the captivating world of dragon boat racing!

Well — it turns out the very thing that is meant to lend order to our lives has quite a messy history.

Congratulations to Joel from Noosa!  If you want to play the quiz in the future, then call: 1300 800 222!

As the host of Triple J's heavy metal program THE RACKET, Lochlan Watt was used to hearing 'heavy things.' However, in 2019 — his tolerance for the extreme was tested after being given a brain cancer diagnosis. Lochlan joined us on Overnights to tell us how he managed to beat brain cancer and to then use it as inspiration for his band RUN.

Tim is joined by our UK correspondent, Dr. Glenda Cooper from the University of London. This week's topics: - The Post Office scandal - US/UK airstrikes on Yemen - New biography about Charles III reveals details about the late queen's deathbed - Top City law firm will name and shame those working from home - Taylor Swift wears £58 dress by Scottish designer

It's nearly impossible to overstate how influential Stephen King is, and no single writer has dominated the landscape of genre writing like he has. To date, he is the only author in history to have had more than 30 books become No. 1 best-sellers! So — why does he remain so universally beloved?

Whilst Elvis may have passed away 46 years ago, his influence on popular culture is as alive as ever!

Overnights finance expert Scott Hamilton gives us the update on how the markets are performing.

Tim chats with Hollywood insider Kevin Ott, who gives us the scoop on whats going on in La La Land.

In this week's Around the World, we are travelling to the arctic circle to chat with Ole Ellekrog from The Polar Journal to find out what's making news in Greenland!

Our topic for this week is: This week's topic is: Tips for How to Interpret Health News.

Overnights finance expert Scott Hamilton gives us the update on how the markets are performing.

Tim catches up with our friend across the ditch, the amazing Angela Cuming. Angela fills us in on whats making news over in the land of the great white cloud:

The Coping Cookbook seeks to help renters cool this summer!

Tim chats with our Boston correspondent, the amazing Celeste Katz Marston about: - Why are parts of Northeast Boston are underwater?

Overnights Spain correspondent Alex Trelinski chats with Tim about some of this weeks headlines!

Tim caught up with Overnights finance expert Scott Hamilton, who gave us the latest on the markets at home and overseas.

Japanese news with Lucy Dayman

Tim chats with surf safety expert Professor Rob 'Dr. Rip' Brander

What are some simple ways we can boost heart health?