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Weekend Breakfast with Darren James

3AW
Gardening
Melbourne
Tomatoes
Horse Racing
Ballet
Women's Representation In Racing
Beauty and the Beast
Bubbles and Butterflies
Water Quality
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Tom Eggo Tomato
Mental Health Awareness
Keiser
Lemon Tree
Australian Football League (AFL)
Qantas
Hawthorn Football Club
Australian Theatre Industry
Covid-19 Impact On Performing Arts
Spring

Darren James is host of the Weekend Breakfast from 6am-11am on Saturdays and 6am-8am then 9am-10am on Sundays.

Catch up on the Hour of Power and Gardening here.

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Catch up on Weekend Breakfast with Darren James here!

You can listen Sat & Sun from 6am to 12noon (AEDT) on 3AW 693, 3aw.com.au and the 3AW App.

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Darren James this week is joined by Australian country music singer-songwriter and pianist Jade Hurley.

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Vasili from Vasili's Garden joins Darren to answer all your gardening questions.

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Catch up on the Weekend Breakfast with Darren James here!

You can listen Sat & Sun from 6am to 12noon (AEDT) on 3AW 693, 3aw.com.au and the 3AW App.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Recent Guests

Jade Hurley
Legendary Australian entertainer and musician
Performer, singer-pianist
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sun 12 Apr, 2026 - Full Show
Lee Simon
DJ booth regular guest / commentator
3XY / 3AW contributor
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026 - Full Show
Alex Zarev-Royt
Tech editor and guest
Alex Zarev-Royt, tech editor
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026 - Full Show
Graham Reardon
Managing Director at D-Link Australia
D-Link
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026 - Full Show
Graham Agars
Graham Agars on Masters reporting
Graham Agars on site
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026 - Full Show
Dr. Len Halpern
Space expert and commentator
Dr. Len Halpern
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026 - Full Show
Dominic Alafachi
Finance expert, appears as guest on the show
Collins House (colinshouse.com)
Episode: Finance - Dominic Alafaci with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026
Danielle Martin
Real estate expert from Ian Reid Buyer and Vendor Advocates
Ian Reid Buyer and Vendor Advocates
Episode: The Real Estate Report - Danielle Martin with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026
Dr Len Halprin
Space expert guest in-studio
Independent space consultant
Episode: Space - Dr Len Halprin with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026

Host

Darren James
Host of Weekend Breakfast; engages on local issues, markets, and interviews.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Lovely pace for the weekend

    Darren James and his guests create a lovely relaxed background chatter for my weekend mornings. There’s always something new to learn about tech, gardening, appliances, construction, real estate and more. Darren has delightful rapport with callers, keeps experts focused on solutions, spices it up on politics and can go deep into life stories in long form interviews. 3AW Weekend Breakfast is the liquorice allsort of morning radio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellis Ellis Ellis
    Australia9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests range from politicians to real estate and charity organizers, offering diverse angles for listeners and sponsors.
Listeners appreciate a relaxed, conversational pace that still delivers practical how-to and local politics insight.
Strong community focus with on-location reporting adds authenticity and local color.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Finance - Dominic Alafaci with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026
Q: Is the pension tax deductible?
Dominic explains that age pension tax treatment depends on overall income; many with low income may not pay much tax, and pensioners over 67 should review rebates and assess their tax position.
Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 11 Apr, 2026 - Full Show
Q: What is Chrome OS Flex and how does it help older laptops?
It provides a lightweight, browser-centered OS that can extend the life of older hardware by offering a Chrome-based experience without full Windows support, though users must back up data and may lose some Windows-specific apps.
Talking Melbourne - Jade Hurley with Darren James - Sun 12 Apr, 2026
Q: What's the story behind meeting Johnny O'Keefe and getting your name changed?
Jade details how Johnny O'Keefe recommended a more rock-and-roll-friendly name and look, including a wardrobe transformation that culminated in the stage name Jade Hurley, shaping his brand and stage presence.
Talking Melbourne - Jade Hurley with Darren James - Sun 12 Apr, 2026
Q: How did you end up in Ireland and meet Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash?
Jade recounts being booked for gigs in Ireland, the Cork Opera House experience, and how accidental meetings with Cash and his wife led to lifelong friendship and mutual respect for his performative approach.
Talking Melbourne - Jade Hurley with Darren James - Sun 12 Apr, 2026
Q: Did you go over to America to tour, and did that popularity translate into opportunities there?
Jade explains that his Golden Aldons and international exposure opened doors, including an offer to tour in the U.S. through Jim Halsey and the Nashville connection, but personal homesickness redirected his path back to Australia.

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A locally focused weekend program blends community chatter with live regional reporting, guest interviews, and practical segments across gardening, real estate, finance, and politics. Episodes mix on-site updates from coastal towns with neighborhood stories, festival coverage, and interviews with politicians, real estate professionals, charity organizers, and industry experts. The cadence is upbeat and community-driven, featuring live calls, local event plugs, and sponsor talk, making it useful for listeners who want actionable local insights and a friendly, solution-oriented conversation. A standout is the recurring integration of charity and community fundraising (notably EB-related efforts) with a broad mix of topics, from ferry terminal... more

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2. Lee Simon
3. Alex Zarev-Royt
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5. Graham Agars
6. Dr. Len Halpern
7. Dominic Alafachi
8. Danielle Martin

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