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The Weekend Break

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Peter 'Grubby' Stubbs will keep you company all weekend during summer!

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Catch up on The Weekend Break with Grubby here!

Grubby is off now that the footy season has started, he will cover for Denis Walter on Nights occasionally, and the Weekend Break will have some special shows occasionally through the footy season, bu... more

Billy Pinnell joins Peter 'Grubby' Stubbs to talk about all things Australian Music.

Listen live at 5:30pm or catch up here!

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Bianca Johnston, 3AW Afternoons producer joins Peter 'Grubby' Stubbs discussing a wide range of topics and thoughts provoking her this week.

Listen live at 5:00pm every Sunday or catch up here!

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Justin Jamieson, founder and publisher of Get Lost Magazine joins Peter 'Grubby' Stubbs, discussing the latest travel tips and recommendations whilst taking your calls.

Listen live at 4:30pm every Sunday or catch up here!

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Recent Guests

Billy Pinnell
Australian musician and host of Rockstar segment on The Weekend Break
Hotel California tour discussion guest
Episode: Rockstar - Billy Pinnell with Grubby - Sun 08 Mar, 2026
Wendy Hargreaves
Guest on the road segment discussing Birchip and regional events
The Weekend Break
Episode: On the Road Again - Wendy Hargreaves with Grubby - Sun 08 Mar, 2026
John Montesanto
Member of Grand Wazoo band
Grand Wazoo
Episode: The Weekend Break with Peter 'Grubby' Stubbs - Sun 01 Mar, 2026 - Full Show
Chris Chamberlain
Points hacking and travel rewards expert
Get Lost Magazine / carexpert.com.au
Episode: The Weekend Break with Peter 'Grubby' Stubbs - Sun 01 Mar, 2026 - Full Show
Sarah Marie Cameron
Host of The Sunday Session
3AW
Episode: The Weekend Break with Peter 'Grubby' Stubbs - Sun 01 Mar, 2026 - Full Show
Paula Deberg
Member of Grand Wazoo
Grand Wazoo
Episode: The Weekend Break with Peter 'Grubby' Stubbs - Sun 01 Mar, 2026 - Full Show
Paula Deburgh
special guest, associated with Grand Wazoo
Grand Wazoo
Episode: Grand WaZoo on The Weekend Break - Sat 01 Feb, 2026
John Montesante
ranger, trumpeter extraordinaire; founder of Grand Wazoo
Grand Wazoo
Episode: Grand WaZoo on The Weekend Break - Sat 01 Feb, 2026
Heidi Victoria
Australian actor and public figure
Episode: Give Them Something To Talk About - Heidi Victoria with Grubby - Sun 01 Mar, 2026

Hosts

Peter Grubby Stubbs
Host of The Weekend Break, in-studio anchor for mixed format show; long-running presence with versatile on-air persona.
Peter Stubbs
Alternate listing/name variant for the same host; in-studio and on-air presence across episodes.
Grubby
On-air host persona; central to show format and interactions with guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Funny and smart

    I love footy but always look forward to Grubby returning on the weekend break and equally, when he fills in. He’s so hard working and will work on Christmas Day and any opportunity he gets. Grubby is so smart, warm, funny, real and honestly, one of the loveliest radio people I listen to (and I listen to a lot). He will always take feedback on board…a rare trait. Big thanks to Grubby for making my weekends much better and being a positive spot in my life. 3AW and its listeners are so lucky to hav... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greta 2000
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love the show

    So happy Grubby is finally on the Podcast, great listening !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrea/6
    Australia3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners love the host's warmth and quick wit that makes weekend mornings feel like a chat with friends.
Casual, family-friendly vibe with generous community feel; audience appreciates practical travel and lifestyle tips.
The mix of travel, music nostalgia, and light sports keeps the show broadly appealing to parents and urban professionals.

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Rockstar - Billy Pinnell with Grubby - Sun 15 Feb, 2026
Q: Paul asks about the best way to experience Rumours in high fidelity and whether the Blu-ray releases capture the essence of the original tapes.
The guests explain that multi-track, high-resolution releases, including Dolby Atmos and digitized master tapes, reveal detail like Lindsay Buckingham's fingerwork on guitar, enhancing appreciation without altering the performances themselves.
Weekend Wealth - Michelle Galvin with Grubby - Sat 21 Feb, 2026
Q: What do you reckon about the low-income health care card eligibility and deeming rates?
Michelle explains how deeming applies to an allocated pension and how the rates rising in March can impact the amount deemed as income, potentially affecting eligibility, and suggests checking with Centrelink.
Travel - Justin Jamieson with Grubby - Sun 15 Feb, 2026
Q: What's on your mind today?
Justin shares thoughts on the latest romantic landmarks list and how real experiences, like a beach walk or a sunset, often trump famous sites in perceived romance, while Grubby prompts for audience participation.
Motoring - Paul Maric with Grubby - Sun 22 Feb, 2026
Q: Where do I get a Spirit of Progress train set?
The best bet is to check with Ossision, or contact Trainworld in Brighton to verify availability and models; they can usually point you to retailers who still carry these items.
Elise Balsillie on The Weekend Break - Sat 21 Feb, 2026
Q: What are the top pressures facing small businesses today?
Rising costs, longer payment times affecting cash flow, and the challenge of attracting and retaining quality staff are among the top pressures, requiring a balance of pricing, efficiency, and people-focused service.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weekend Break

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

A buoyant weekend show mix of light banter, live updates, travel tips, and pop-culture nostalgia, anchored by a charismatic host and a rotating cast of guests. Episodes tread through sports highlights, idioms and wordplay, road trips, and music history, often weaving in listener calls, live sponsor bits, and spontaneous tangents about cinema, theatre, and regional Australia. A notable strength is the long-running, warm studio chemistry between the host and in-studio guests, which creates a welcoming, talk-first atmosphere that still delivers practical insights on travel, auto features, and fandom moments. Listeners often engage on fan-favorite segments, with a strong community vibe and a coherent weekend rhythm that blends lighthearted stor... more

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Which podcasts are similar to The Weekend Break?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Weekend Break:

1. 3AW Afternoons with Tony Moclair
2. Nights with Denis Walter
3. 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott
4. Sunday Morning
5. The Mess Around

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Recent guests on The Weekend Break include:

1. Billy Pinnell
2. Wendy Hargreaves
3. John Montesanto
4. Chris Chamberlain
5. Sarah Marie Cameron
6. Paula Deberg
7. Paula Deburgh
8. John Montesante

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