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Breakfasters

RRR - Triple R
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Music, news, sport, weather, information, special guests and regular segments each morning. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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Latest Episodes

Beloved author, broadcaster and taste-maker Alice Zaslavsky celebrated the launch of her 5th cookbook, Weeknights with Alice; Dr Jen goes down the rabbit hole of trypophobia; Sean O'Beirne gave the goss on Rachel Cusk's novel Life of M; the team refl... more

On the pod this week, acclaimed author and illustrator Shaun Tan spoke about his new book Hometown; Dr. Jen ran us through the weird science of what your voice says about your brain health; Bron ran us through the weird science of what asparagus does... more

On the pod this week, the team talk about the perils of getting too hot in a self-driving car; beloved local cook and author Julia Busuttil-Nishimura came in to chat Simple Pleasures; Bron shares intel on how you can bet on the moon landing; Marieke ... more

On the pod this week, the team ask the important questions: Do you say Ahoy hoy or Hello? Because greetings are on the out; and do you have a firm handshake or are you a coward? The team also muses over how the Hyrox Games made a splash for all the w... more

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Recent Guests

Shaun Tan
Author, illustrator, filmmaker and artist
Episode: Hangover Cures, Voice Science & Myths about Asparagus
Julia Busuttil-Nishimura
Cookbook author and food columnist known for seasonal home cooking
Episode: Unusual Bets; AFLW on Stage & Self-Driving Cars
Marieke Hardy
Writer and cultural commentator
Episode: Unusual Bets; AFLW on Stage & Self-Driving Cars
Suzie Miller
Olivier Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, author and former lawyer
Episode: Unusual Bets; AFLW on Stage & Self-Driving Cars
Jason Boulter
Author, filmmaker and social science researcher; writer and project manager at Globe International
Globe International
Episode: Skateboadring in Australia, Tiny Fingernails & Burrito Scarcity
Besha Rodell
Food writer and critic
Breakfasters segment
Episode: Skateboadring in Australia, Tiny Fingernails & Burrito Scarcity
Megan McKeough
Film critic
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Episode: Skateboadring in Australia, Tiny Fingernails & Burrito Scarcity
Patricia Piccinini
Globally renowned visual artist
Independent artist; Science Gallery Melbourne collaborator
Episode: Stinging Nettles, Mallet Fingers & Office Dining
Alice Pung
Best-selling author and writer
Independent Melbourne writer and speaker
Episode: First Aid, Third Wheeling AI and the Importance of Reading and Writing

Hosts

Monique
Co-host and regular on Breakfasters, with deep ties to Triple R community radio.
Bronwyn Kuss
Long-standing host, frequently presenting and co-hosting with a warm, conversational style.
Daniel
Host of Breakfasters with recurrent appearances as a guest and co-host.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • The Antidote

    The antidote to the ad-riddled, inane ramblings of FM breakfast radio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PE_monk
    Australia8 months ago
  • Debra

    As I start work at 8 x2 days a week and 7 on Fridays, I miss a lot of the show . The podcast helps immensely and can pick up where I left off . Top notch radio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bombers4Ever
    Australia5 years ago
  • Good station

    Like this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jonk77
    Australia15 years ago
  • Not just breakfast

    Triple R is a fantastic station and the Breakfasters show is such a good mix of talk, humour and current affairs. I hate to miss it in the mornings but the podcast is a good little wrap up - nice job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlovesb
    Australia17 years ago

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The program is described as a reliable, wrap-up style with strong storytelling and regional flavour.
Some episodes are noted for light, entertaining segments that balance heavier topics.
Shows are praised for thoughtful guests and a Melbourne-centric cultural lens.
A few listeners wish for tighter focus on some segments or guests.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and current affairs in a casual morning format.

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Hangover Cures, Voice Science & Myths about Asparagus
Q: What is it to belong somewhere? What makes us feel like a place is home?
Tan says people become attached to circumstances they often did not choose. He explores how a place can feel strange and still be loved, and how art can prompt people to reconsider the everyday details that shape their sense of home.
Hangover Cures, Voice Science & Myths about Asparagus
Q: Can you take us back to its inception?
Shaun Tan says Hometown began around 2016 with an image of a worried girl in a desolate landscape. Questions about her anxiety and belonging developed into a story about a girl in another world who does not want to be rescued.
Unusual Bets; AFLW on Stage & Self-Driving Cars
Q: How did they do that?
Suzie Miller says women built the AFLW through collaborative work, passing the effort between people at grassroots and corporate levels and making progress behind the scenes until the league became possible.
Unusual Bets; AFLW on Stage & Self-Driving Cars
Q: Where do you stand on meal prepping?
Julia Busuttil-Nishimura says she does not meal prep because she cooks something new each day and often does not know what she will want to eat later. She says meal prepping is useful if it reduces pressure for someone else.
Daytime TV, Celeb Spotting & World Refugee Week
Q: Tell us about the ASRC, how it's going and how you're (the theme this year) courage.
Kon Karapanagiotidis explains the ASRC's long-standing mission, its independence from federal funding, and its reach across 60 nations, emphasizing community-led, refugee-centered support and advocacy as central to Australia's multicultural identity.

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A lively, culture-forward morning show mixs personal anecdotes, current affairs, culture, and guest interviews with a strong emphasis on arts, literature, food, and Melbourne life. Episodes regularly thread together intimate stories, travel, and pop culture with smart takes on publishing, theatre, film, and local media ecosystems. Noteworthy is the rotating ensemble of in-studio guests and high-profile writers, performers, and journalists, plus segments that blend science, humor, and everyday practicality. The format favors warm banter, curiosity, and accessible insights, making it appealing for listeners who enjoy thoughtful conversations wrapped in casual, everyday storytelling.

A standout aspect is its ability to pair high-brow cultural... more

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Recent guests on Breakfasters include:

1. Shaun Tan
2. Julia Busuttil-Nishimura
3. Marieke Hardy
4. Suzie Miller
5. Jason Boulter
6. Besha Rodell
7. Megan McKeough
8. Patricia Piccinini

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