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Weekend Breakfast with Darren James

3AW
Melbourne
Gardening
Real Estate
Melbourne, Australia
Superannuation
Brighter Days Festival
Victoria
Australia
Interest Rates
3AW
NASA
Capital Gains Tax
Winter Olympics
Auction Results
Gardenworld
Geelong
Death
Australian Rules Football
Flemington Racecourse
Ian Reid Buyer and Vendor Advocates

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.

Looking for Talking Melbourne? You can find that 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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Listen back to the full show!

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New Zealand actor, Alan Dale joins Darren James for Talking Melbourne.

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James Wall from GardenWorld joins Darren to answer your gardening questions.

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Recent Guests

Justin Warren
Cyber expert and independent consultant
Independent consultant
Episode: Sunday Morning with Darren, Nick and Heidi - Sun 28 June, 2026
Jeffrey Watson
Corruption attorney, expert on construction industry and inquiries
Independent contractor and public commentator
Episode: Sunday Morning with Darren, Nick and Heidi - Sun 28 June, 2026
Alan Dale
Australian actor with international TV credits
Melbourne Theatre Company / Television/Film
Episode: Talking Melbourne - Alan Dale with Darren James - Sun 28 Jun, 2026
Daryl Braithwaite
Australian singer, long-time frontman of Sherbet
Independent/Sony Music
Episode: Daryl Braithwaite with Darren James - Sat 27 Jun, 2026
Rob Mills
Cast member in Waitress, Australian actor and singer
Waitress (Melbourne cast)
Episode: Talking Melbourne - Rob Mills and John Waters with Darren James - Sun 21 Jun, 2026
John Waters
Cast member in Waitress, Australian actor and writer
Waitress (Melbourne cast)
Episode: Talking Melbourne - Rob Mills and John Waters with Darren James - Sun 21 Jun, 2026
Nathan Cavaleri
Musician and performer, discussed Growing Pains show
Nathan Cavaleri; musician
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 13 Jun, 2026 - Full Show
Richard Hawley
Contemporary of the host, musician from Sheffield
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sun 07 Jun, 2026 - Full Show
Jennifer Kite
News presenter, longtime broadcaster
Episode: Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sun 07 Jun, 2026 - Full Show

Hosts

Darren James
Host of Weekend Breakfast; Melbourne-based morning radio personality with a focus on local culture, gardening, tech, and sports.
Alex Zararov-Royt
Editor at ITWire; tech journalist providing industry context on AI and search.

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
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    Ellis Ellis Ellis
    Australiaa year ago

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The mix of local Melbourne life with global topics (AI, finance, travel) keeps the show feeling fresh and diverse.
Interviews with high-profile guests add a compelling, storytelling dimension to weekends.
Gardening segments are especially loved for hands-on tips and caller engagement.
Listeners appreciate the relaxed, community-focused vibe that still delivers practical, expert insights.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 27 Jun, 2026 - Full Show
Q: What will you miss most about touring?
Braithwaite said he would miss the entire experience of waking up, traveling, sound checks, performing, and the immediate connection with audiences, but emphasized that the uncertainty of aging and performance makes retirement the right choice.
Gardening - James Wall with Darren James - Sun 28 Jun, 2026
Q: What's the best approach to pruning hydrangeas to encourage flowering in pots?
Trim back a third to a quarter of the plant if you're worried, then prune further in May or June next year; feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer and deadhead to encourage a second flush.
Daryl Braithwaite with Darren James - Sat 27 Jun, 2026
Q: What will you miss most about touring?
He says he'll miss the whole experience—packing, travel, sound checks, gigs, and the daily rhythm of touring—along with the joy of making people happy and the applause, indicating it's the total lifestyle and connection with audiences he'll miss.
Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sat 13 Jun, 2026 - Full Show
Q: What do you think about the Geelong whiteout?
The hosts and callers debated the visual impact and fan engagement, with some insisting it looks ridiculous while others saw it as a bold unifying tactic.
Weekend Breakfast with Darren James - Sun 07 Jun, 2026 - Full Show
Q: How did you get started in broadcasting and what were some pivotal moments in your career?
Jennifer Kite shares a timeline from early radio roles through to later television work, highlighting mentorship, pivotal interviews, and the shifting media landscape.

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What is Weekend Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends practical, lighthearted Melbourne mornings with diverse expert guests and timely topics. Listeners get a steady diet of gardening Q&A, local sports and weather updates, tech and finance segments, plus high-profile interviews with composers, actors, authors and researchers. The format is warm, community-focused, and features on-site reports and calls from engaged listeners, making it easy to dip in for actionable tips or follow a long-form interview with a notable guest. A standout trait is the recurring charity and community segments (notably a major fundraising treadmill event) that anchor the show in local life while still delivering broad topics like AI, travel, and history with reputable guests.

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3. 3AW is Football
4. 3AW Afternoons with Tony Moclair
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Recent guests on Weekend Breakfast include:

1. Justin Warren
2. Jeffrey Watson
3. Alan Dale
4. Daryl Braithwaite
5. Rob Mills
6. John Waters
7. Nathan Cavaleri
8. Richard Hawley

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