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Don Spencer and Alex Papps celebrate Play School's 60th birthday and public displays of affection
Jun 24, 2026
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The decline of male teachers and how to protect your backyard chooks from bird flu
Jun 23, 2026
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The secret to a sustainable wardrobe and why shopping simulators exist
Jun 22, 2026
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People-powered cities and finding yourself in the family history books
Jun 21, 2026
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What does spirituality look like without religion and is there a 'wrong' way to grieve?
Jun 18, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Don Spencer and Alex Papps celebrate Play School's 60th birthday and public displays of affection | Play School is celebrating a milestone birthday this year: it's Big Ted's diamond jubilee. For six decades, the show's beloved presenters have been singing, playing, telling stories and teaching generations of Australian children. Long-term hosts Alex Papps and Don Spencer join media researcher Jessica Balanzategui to discuss the secret to the show's success? A regimented focus on what you're eating. Big, rapid changes to your body. Constant monitoring of your weight. All these are signs of a potential eating disorder — but they're also things that happen during pregnancy. Research estimates 1 in 20 women experience an eating disorder during pregnancy. So if it's so hard to spot how do you do it, and how do you have a conversation about it if you're concerned? And in Social Studies with Professor Dan Woodman, we investigate an apparent decline in public displays of affection among Gen Z. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() The decline of male teachers and how to protect your backyard chooks from bird flu | According to the latest statistics, men make up less than a third of Australian school teachers. In primary schools, the figures are even lower, and have been declining for decades. High school maths teacher Eddie Woo and sociologist Nicholas Hookway explore what's behind the trend and why it matters.The RSPCA estimates Australians keep about 2 million domestic chickens. While they may seem like low maintenance pets, the recent arrival of a new strain of bird flu has some backyard chook keepers in a flap. So if you've got a flock of your own, how do you keep them safe?There are more than 250 Indigenous languages across Australia, including 800 dialects. They carry culture, history and knowledge through generations, and communities are doing everything they can to keep them alive. Researcher Rachel Nordlinger shares how the 50 Words Project has been collecting and preserving audio recordings from some of Australia's oldest languages. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() The secret to a sustainable wardrobe and why shopping simulators exist | The average wardrobe contains about 199 pieces of clothing, according to research published last year. Among them are usually a couple of items that rarely see the light of day. Fashion researcher Alicja Kuźmycz and podcaster Clare Press explore how increasing the wearability of what's already in your wardrobe can unlock the secret to sustainability.Researchers in Canada have scoured some of the most popular skincare content and found TikToks that discourage sunscreen use attract higher engagement. While Australia has strict rules on what brands and influencers can say about these products, social media is borderless and hard to regulate. So how does the average consumer know what to put in their cart?Online shopping has become so addictive that people are simulating the process through "dopamine sites" where users can browse, buy and track virtual orders. Consumer behaviour expert Paul Harrison explains why adding to cart gives us a little rush — even when there's no money or actual product involved. | — | ||||||
| 6/21/26 | ![]() People-powered cities and finding yourself in the family history books | Pushing for change takes a sustained effort — it requires people to keep showing up, keep organising, and keep working together. And building a movement often means finding common ground with people outside your usual circles. Amanda Tattersall and Kurt Iveson, co-authors of People Power in Cities, explore what it takes to create real change.Around 26 million people worldwide have taken an at-home DNA test to discover their ancestry. For Simon Chate, it led him to a family he never knew existed. So what's behind this yearning to connect with our past? And what does it teach us about ourselves?Trust in medical institutions is declining, and it's never been easier to find alternative information online. So how do you support someone you love who's started exploring questionable treatments? | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() What does spirituality look like without religion and is there a 'wrong' way to grieve? | Australia is increasingly a nation of non believers — in the 50 years from to 2021, the number of people claiming "no religion" rose from about 7 per cent to nearly 40 per cent. Yet other research suggests those identifying as "spiritual" is on the rise. So how do we find spirituality outside of religion? Author Jackie Bailey and sociologist Anna Hallafoff explore the bounds of spirituality.When it comes to grief, everyone processes things in their own way. This week, Aunties Fiona Harris and Nelly Thomas share their advice with a listener who's having a hard time with a relative who's called dibs on their dying loved one's belongings. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() John Williamson takes back true blue and life after a shark attack | "It really bothers me when any kind of white supremacist people have tried to use my song, I've objected to that a few times now. True blue is just...your promise is your bond." John Williamson has spent his five-decade long career bringing our wide brown land to life in song. He's never shied away from speaking his mind, especially when his words are used for causes he stands against — whether it's racism or environmental degradation. His storytelling expertise is now being put to use as a judge for the Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Children's Literature.When a young woman was bitten by a shark in the middle of a sunny winter's day at Sydney's Coogee Beach, it gave many ocean lovers reason to pause before their morning swim. It's something Justine Barwick has lived through herself. So if the water's your happy place, how do you feel safe to get back in?After a Canadian pilot was found to have forged his licence credentials for 17 years, we're compelled to Ask Aristotle when a white lie becomes unethical — or straight up fraud? | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Why it's still worth learning a new language and dads locked out of parental leave | It used to feel like learning a few key phrases in the local language before you headed overseas would help you get around. But with the rise of translation apps, is it even worth it anymore? Neuroscientist Olivia Maurice and linguist Peter Crosthwaite explore the benefits of learning another language. Australia's paid parental leave scheme is about to be extended to six months, but as it stands, it's mostly mums taking time off. Research shows dads desperately want to spend more time with their kids, but simply can't afford it under the current system. So what would the gold standard system look like, and how realistic is it?AI is increasingly becoming part of our working lives. But it takes time and effort to teach these tools how to fit in with workplace culture, policies and systems. Research shows there's a capability gap among Australian workers, with some burnt out on "botsitting", and those who aren't quite fluent in AI falling behind. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() What makes a "good" salary in 2026 and reviving the local bowls clubs | Results from the last HILDA survey shows the income Australians need to feel satisfied is climbing higher and higher. So is this just a case of lifestyle creep, or a genuine struggle to pay the bills even with a decent pay packet?After almost 150 years, Balmain Bowling Club in Sydney called last drinks over the weekend. And sadly, it's a familiar tale. Researchers from the University of New South Wales crunched the numbers in 2022 and found that Sydney had lost nearly half of its bowls clubs since 1980. So what's the future for these community hubs?On Head and Heart we ask our resident psychologist Christine Bagley-Jones how to navigate caring for your ageing parents if you feel like they never fully cared for you. | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() Giving building materials a second life and does the body really keep the score? | A pilot project in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales is trying to demonstrate the value that remains in building materials of houses earmarked for demolition. How much could we save if we put the materials left behind to good use rather than contribute to growing landfill?We now live in a digital first world but if you aren't constantly using technology there's the real likelihood you are being left behind — and when you do have to log on, it's probably a stressful experience. You'll hear about new research into the phenomenon of "technostress" and a program meant to bridge the digital divide.You've probably heard the saying "the body keeps the score", but do you know where it comes from? If you answered no, you wouldn't be alone. Some argue that the core idea has been oversimplified beyond the bounds of scientific evidence. So does the body really keep the score? And can unexplained physical symptoms actually be a sign of repressed traumatic memories? | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() AI anxiety and fibbing about your religion for the greater good✨ | AI anxietyrelationships+4 | Andrew Sloan | Stanford UniversityCatholic school | Australia | AIanxiety+5 | — | 53m 09s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Dealing with anxiety after a health scare and chasing happiness✨ | healthanxiety+3 | Libby TrickettRobyn Munro Miller+1 | Play Australia | — | anxietyhealth scare+6 | — | 55m 05s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Using maths to make the 'perfect' decision and why communities need trees and bookstores✨ | decision makingcommunity infrastructure+3 | Adam B SpencerZoë Krupka+1 | ABC Australia | — | decision paralysismathematical formula+3 | — | 53m 31s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Our plastic shame and how to deal with dyslexia at work✨ | plastic wasterecycling+3 | Will WheelerJodi Clements | ABC Australia | — | plastic packaginglandfill+3 | — | 54m 22s | |
| 6/7/26 | ![]() What Dr Billy Garvey wants you to know about raising boys and reflecting on Richard Scolyer's legacy✨ | raising boysparenting+3 | Dr Billy Garvey | ABC Australia | — | raising boysparenting advice+3 | — | 54m 36s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Where looksmaxxing crosses the line and the guilt of pet regret✨ | looksmaxxingself-acceptance+3 | Louise AdamsZac Seidler+2 | — | — | looksmaxxingself-compassion+3 | — | 54m 29s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Can we reset the ragebait machine and how to get better rest✨ | ragebaitburnout+4 | Ed CoperHannah Ferguson+1 | Beyond BlueCheek Media+1 | — | ragebaitburnout+5 | — | 55m 03s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Intergenerational BFFs and online nostalgia communities✨ | intergenerational friendshipsonline communities+4 | Alice AngeloniClive | FacebookThis Working Life | — | intergenerational friendshipsnostalgia communities+3 | — | 55m 04s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() What losing his son taught this dad about fatherhood and recovering scam losses✨ | grieffatherhood+3 | Adair Donaldson | federal government | — | fatherhoodgrief+5 | — | 58m 12s | |
| 5/31/26 | ![]() Fixing our social media feeds and planning a new city in space✨ | social mediaspace exploration+4 | Chanel ContosCam Wilson+2 | NASA | Australia | social media banalgorithms+5 | — | 55m 08s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() How to talk about gambling and spotting a romance scam✨ | gamblingromance scams+3 | Kate SeseljaKate Fennessy | — | — | gambling addictionromance scam+3 | — | 54m 03s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() How coral became big business and a new system for job seekers✨ | coral harvestingsustainability+4 | Lyle Squire JrSimon Miller+4 | Australian Council of Social ServiceNational Employment Services Association | AustraliaGreat Barrier Reef | coralGreat Barrier Reef+5 | — | 55m 05s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() The weirdest Australian festivals and the future of sustainable fashion✨ | Australian festivalssustainable fashion+3 | Clare PressEric Phu | Everlane | Australia | Australian festivalssustainable fashion+3 | — | 55m 05s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Why you're feeling stuck and how discounts influence buyer behaviour✨ | career changemarketing+4 | Jodi Wilson | ColesAlice Springs School of the Air | — | career changediscounts+4 | — | 55m 06s | |
| 5/24/26 | ![]() The real winners of the Enhanced Games and what to do if you find a fossil✨ | sportshealth+3 | Emma Hardy | — | Las VegasAustralia | Enhanced Gamesperformance-enhancing drugs+5 | — | 55m 06s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Overcoming social anxiety and untangling sleep envy✨ | social anxietyparenting+3 | Sahra O'Doherty | — | — | social anxietysleep envy+3 | — | 52m 50s | |
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29 placements across 26 markets.
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29 placements across 26 markets.

