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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
Water Quality
Bubbles and Butterflies
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Tom Eggo Tomato
Mental Health Awareness
Keiser
Lemon Tree
Australian Football League (AFL)
Hawthorn Football Club
Qantas
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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Latest Episodes

Darren James hosts In the Home on Weekend Breakfast. This week Rob Sinclair from E&S joins DJ.

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Jayden Manno, Licensed estate agent, Raine and Horne Sunbury and Essendon, joins DJ for the Real Estate show.

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Roy Sanderson from R J Sanderson & Associates joins Darren James to talk Tax.

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DJ speaks to Allison McCormack, CEO of Bicycle Network, about the Great Victorian Bike Ride, which gets under way tomorrow.

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Recent Guests

Glenn Elston
Artistic Director of the Australian Shakespeare Company and recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia.
Australian Shakespeare Company
Episode: Talking Melbourne with Glenn Elston OAM - Sun 09 Nov, 2025
Brent Thomson
A champion jockey with a history of riding multiple Cox Plate races
Episode: Brent Thomson - Sat 08 Nov, 2025
Rhonda Burchmore
Singer and performer, close friend of Don Lane
Episode: Talking Melbourne with PJ Lane - Sun 02 Nov, 2025
Monty Franklin
Comedian and writer, currently based in LA but from Melbourne.
Episode: Talking Melbourne with Monty Franklin - Sun 26 Oct, 2025
Peter Cupples
Musician known for his performances of Stevie Wonder songs
Episode: Bobby Valentine & Peter Cupples - Sat 25 Oct, 2025
Bobby Valentine
A prominent Australian vocalist and entertainer
ThreeAW
Episode: Bobby Valentine & Peter Cupples - Sat 25 Oct, 2025
Vasili Maretsi
Gardening expert and personality
Vasili's Garden
Episode: Gardening with Vasili - Sat 25 Oct, 2025
Vats Jaitly
Director and Senior Property Consultant at Raine and Horne Cranbourne
Raine and Horne
Episode: The Real Estate Show - Sat 18 Oct, 2025
Matt Cronin
Founder of the Pat Cronin Foundation and father of Pat
Pat Cronin Foundation
Episode: Matt Cronin with Darren James - Sat 18 Oct, 2025

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Darren James
Host known for creating an engaging and interactive environment, encouraging listener participation and exploring a variety of topics including gardening, real estate, and community life.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 24 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
    Australia4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the relaxed pace and the variety of topics covered, indicating it makes for an easy and informative weekend background.
The host, Darren James, is praised for maintaining delightful rapport with callers and guests, producing content that keeps the audience engaged and entertained.

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Gardening with Vasili - Sun 16 Nov, 2025
Q: Is there a way to get rid of a Kai Kyu grass lawn without digging it?
Unfortunately, you will need to dig it out as it spreads aggressively and won't be smothered easily.
Gardening with Vasili - Sun 16 Nov, 2025
Q: My dahlias got frostbitten after I planted them out. What should I do?
You should cut back any damaged parts to clean growth and they will start to recover.
Gardening with Vasili - Sun 16 Nov, 2025
Q: I have a problem with my mandarin tree; the leaves are falling off. What might be the cause?
It could be too much moisture or not enough nutrients due to the soil conditions and frequent watering cycles.
Gardening with Vasili - Sun 16 Nov, 2025
Q: Having just moved from a far western outback to Venus Bay, what sort of plants should I be putting in that will deal with a coastal environment?
You should consider Australian natives like banksias, grevillias, and wattles which will thrive in coastal conditions.
Finance with Dominic Alafaci - Sat 15 Nov, 2025
Q: Why is it that the government, with the reserve, with the interest rates, when it's actually going up, shouldn't there be a system in place where they should actually remove or reduce the component of capital gains?
Alafaci responds that capital gains tax is a heavily critiqued tax and discusses the possibilities of minimizing it through clever planning.

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Focused on a wide array of topics, the episodes commonly explore societal trends, cultural interests, and practical advice, creating an engaging space for listeners. Key themes include gardening, real estate insights, food and wine discussions, and personal stories from various guests, fostering a community atmosphere that encourages caller participation. The interaction between the host and guests often adds a lively element to the conversations, making them both informative and entertaining. Offering a blend of expert opinions and casual chats, it presents a unique blend of lifestyle, culture, and current events likely appealing to a diverse listener base.

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2. 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott
3. Neil Mitchell Asks Why
4. Nights with Denis Walter
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Recent guests on Weekend Breakfast include:

1. Glenn Elston
2. Brent Thomson
3. Rhonda Burchmore
4. Monty Franklin
5. Peter Cupples
6. Bobby Valentine
7. Vasili Maretsi
8. Vats Jaitly

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