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3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel

3AW
Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Australian Football League
Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Horse Racing
Essendon Football Club
AFL
Collingwood Football Club
Hawthorn Football Club
Brad Scott
Carlton Football Club
Victoria
Avalon, Victoria, Australia
Geelong
Sydney
Stabbing
World Cup
Karl Stefanovic
David Attenborough

Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am.The daily podcast and best segments from their program are uploaded right here.

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Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft to talk all things sport.

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Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft to talk all things sport.

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Player agent Peter Jess told Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft this was a breach of the human rights of the player involved.

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Kath Pettigral
Subject of the Pettigle/Naming story (historical figure in Melbourne crime history)
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Episode: 3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft -Wed 5th August, 2026
Teri O'Toole
Federal Secretary of The Flight Attendants Association of Australia
Flight Attendants Association of Australia
Episode: Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage space
Jessica Genauer
Associate Professor in International Relations at Flinders University
Flinders University
Episode: Ukrainian vegetable vendor left with shrapnel injuries after drone attack
Danielle McMillan
President of the Australian Medical Association
Australian Medical Association
Episode: 3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft - Tue 4th August, 2026
Danielle McMullen
President of the Australian Medical Association
Australian Medical Association
Episode: ‘Not surprising at all’: Australians avoiding medical treatment due to rising cost of living
Quentin Long
Co-founder of australiantraveler.com
australiantraveler.com
Episode: Hopes Qantas moving jobs offshore will provide 'better customer service experience'
Paul O'Halloran
Partner, Employment and Safety team
Dentons
Episode: Growing concerns over rise in AI lawyers in employment legal disputes
Stephen Walters
Economist and report author
Economist, Victoria State Government report
Episode: Report warns student disengagement could cost state economy $33 billion
Marta Juanola Pascal
Investigative journalist for The Age
The Age
Episode: Melbourne gangland boss sentenced to life in prison in Iraq

Hosts

Ross Stevenson
Host of the program and morning show presence on 3AW Breakfast
Russell Howcroft
Co-host of the morning show with a long-running presence on 3AW Breakfast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 358 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
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    Peter from Brunswick
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great entertainment

    Can u pls advise if u still have the podcast or page detailing your Copenhagen highlights especially the bike ride company you used? Many thanks and keep up the good work. 😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nitbit2
    Australiaa year ago
  • Still the best breakfast in Melbourne

    Interesting guests, topics, rumour file, sports and humour from Ross and Russel. I gave the new 774 breakfast show a go (Bob Murphy and Charnelle Vella) but came quickly back to 3AW.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nyonkin
    Australiaa year ago
  • Irritating Russel

    He seems to be unable to ask a question without starting with the word ‘So’ ! Boring 🤢

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Patrik668808
    Australiaa year ago
  • Listen daily

    Bit too sport focused. Endless discussion and constant random references to AFL footy players and teams that are totally meaningless to most who don’t follow sport.

    Ross has a habit of cutting off interesting guests to offer up his own mediocre anecdote that we’ve all heard a thousand times before. Maybe don’t invite them on if you are not going to listen to them.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Scoobi_doo2
    Australia2 years ago

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Critiques mention repetitive banter and heavy ads impacting podcast experience.
Listeners praise the hosts' banter and credibility, with genuine laughs and strong guest lines.
Fans appreciate real-time updates and the Rumour File segments for current-events energy.
audience enjoys cross-border topics and niche segments like handshakes and education reform.
Some point to excessive focus on sports, wishing for broader topics and deeper interviews.

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Talking Points

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Law firm partner labels Melbourne the 'suppression capital of Australia'
Q: Is Victoria the suppression order capital of Australia?
Justin explains that while suppression orders are common, the idea of Victoria being the 'capital' stems from a pattern of high-profile cases and the use of blanket orders; he notes changes over time to limit orders to identities rather than broader reporting.
‘Not surprising at all’: Australians avoiding medical treatment due to rising cost of living
Q: Does it surprise you that Australians are delaying medical treatment due to costs?
Danielle confirms not surprised, citing escalating healthcare costs and a Medicare system that isn't keeping up, with patients and doctors feeling the impact.
Growing concerns over rise in AI lawyers in employment legal disputes
Q: What has been your experience with AI in handling employment disputes, and how would you propose solving the current issues?
AI adoption has increased workloads for employers' lawyers and created a mixed outcome: while some tasks can be streamlined, AI-generated content often contains hallucinations or overly lengthy submissions, so proper standards, training, and selective use are essential. The solution includes better triage, smarter use of AI for drafting under supervision, and expanding access to affordable legal aid to support those who cannot afford top-tier representation.
Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage space
Q: Will this change how you fly, and what other flying gripes do you have?
Panel agrees it could change behavior toward packing lighter, but acknowledges challenges with some travelers and the potential for delays during boarding.
Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage space
Q: What do you make of Jetstar charging up to $52 to use the overhead compartment?
The hosts and guest suggest it may be a deliberate move to deter oversized carry-ons, encourage cabin safety, and pace boarding, even if it risks pushback from frequent flyers.

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A high-energy Melbourne morning show blends sharp banter with current affairs, sports analysis, and light lifestyle segments. Across recent episodes, discussions swing from AFL nostalgia and rule talk to cross-border economics, hospitality industry debates, education reform, and public health initiatives, all delivered with rapid-fire hosts and a steady stream of guests and real-time updates. Notable strengths include the dynamic host chemistry, a recurring Rumour File flavor, and guests ranging from sports legends to policy experts, which together create a broad, metropolitan-centered breakfast experience that appeals to news-driven listeners who also crave entertainment and local flavor.

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2. Teri O'Toole
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5. Danielle McMullen
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7. Paul O'Halloran
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