Breakfast with Abby & Riley: Recent Episodes
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Local Psychic and Medium, Tamara Watson, joined the Power FM Breakfast show for a Halloween edition, and Tamara shared some spooky sightings, some twisted tales, and even some freaky facts about our region!
Abby and Riley caught up with local Ben Martin who is taking to the stage as 'Harry Bright (Headbanger)' in the Albatross Musical Theatre Company production of Mamma Mia! Get your tickets now from the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre!
Abby and Riley caught up with local Bec Jarvis who is taking to the stage as 'Donna' in the Albatross Musical Theatre Company production of Mamma Mia! Get your tickets now from the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre!
Australia's Got Talent's brand new host, Ricki-Lee joined the breakfast show to talk about her role within the show!
Write On! Shoalhaven School Holiday Writing Program is happening, and award-winning comics creator and illustrator based in Wollongong, Louie Joyce joined the breakfast show!
Write On! Shoalhaven School Holiday Writing Program is happening, and Author Gabbie Stroud joined the breakfast show!
Abby's Curves Club is underway - Abby got to catch up with Curves owner Rach ahead of their special birthday open day Monday, and she also has a super special offer for our Power FM Lady Listeners who want to sign on!
Judge from The Block, and local from Hyams Beach, Darren Palmer joined the show this week!
Damion Sirling, one of the many organiser behind the Burradise Festival came on the show to talk all about this one!
Casey Donovan is coming to the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre for one night only as she reconnects LIVE in concert!
1st Grade Coach for The Berry Shoalhaven Heads Magpies, Mitchell Allgood joined the show this morning to talk about the really important workshop they are presenting!
Abby spoke with Director of AMTC's Junior production Honk, Julia Armstrong, they will be taking to the stage for the school holidays, get your tickets now!
The Friendly Inn Kangaroo Valley is hosting the very best festival of Craft Beer and Barbeque this weekend. Event Organiser, Caroline, joined the show ahead of the upcoming festival.
Marine Rescue Shoalhaven are after your help to get a new State-of-the-art facility built at Crookhaven Heads, Culburra. Lynne Hocking, Watch Officer and PR for Marine Rescue Shoalhaven, joined the show to chat more about this.
Ahead of La Nina making its way back to the Shoalhaven and Highlands, Abby and Riley were joined by Weather Guru, Justin Noonan, as he explained when we can expect it, and his brand new podcast on iHeartRadio.
Kicking off in the Southern Highlands today, it’s Tulip Time 2022, and Libby, the Tourism & Events Co-Ordinator for Destination Southern Highlands, joined the show this morning to chat more about it.
Rachel & Ryan from The Block joining the breakfast show after a "heated conflict" between them and the judges.
Abby and Riley caught up with Elle Pannowitz. She is one of the seven Red Nose Mussel Rowers, ahead of their massive journey to raise funds for the Red Nose Foundation.
Polished Man is coming up again this October, to tell us all about the campaign is Kat Crowley, the Polished Man Campaign Manager.
Wendy, the Chair of NSW South Coast Brave Hearts Committee, ahead of the Ditto’s Teddy Bears Picnic happening this Saturday.
RISE Dunn Lewis and the Horizon Bank are having a Gala Dinner to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Bali Bombings and to raise funds to complete the Dunn Lewis Centre. Australian Entertainer, Tom Burlinson and his band will be performing on the night, and Tom joined Riley this morning.
A unique new TAFE NSW course to help locals “up the steaks” in their barbecuing game. The new TAFE NSW Barbecue Pitmastery Masterclass offers tips and techniques to get the most out of “cooking with fire”, with a focus on low ‘n’ slow style smokers and grills. The online course is being led by world-renowned pitmaster Adam Roberts, who joined Riley this morning!
Dylan and Jenny from The Block on Channel 9 joined Abby and Riley this morning, listen to their full chat now!
Renee Jones joined the show to chat about her son Moses, who has cerebral palsy. The family is participating in STEPtember to raise money for supporting people who live with the condition. Listen to their full chat now!
The runner-up of The Masked Singer 2022 was Sheldon Riley (The Snapdragon), and he joined the breakfast show!
Rachel Spratt is a children's book author from Bowral, & she caught up with Abby to chat about Book Week, which she later reveals it's actually Book Month! Listen to their chat now!
Finding out what we can expect from the weather in next 6 months with Rob Sharpe Meteorologist from SkyNews.
Joined by Programs Coordinator Tony Keeble to find out about the National story-dance festival for schools, Wakakirri.
An incredible chat with Kiama local Brett Connellan - you may remember his story, in 2016 he was bitten by a Great White Shark whilst surfing at Bombo Beach. And has since been inspiring everyone he meets since. Listen to the full chat. brettconnellan.com
Finding out the latest on the upcoming series of The Amazing Race Australia with host Beau Ryan!
Abby & RIley were joined by Julia Armstrong who is the amazing director of the Junior AMTC production of Honk! Tickets on sale now.
Thursday, 25th August, is the Cancer Council's Daffodil Day, where we show our support for life-saving cancer research. Sari, who is the Community Relations Coordinator for Cancer Council NSW, joined the breakfast show to talk more about it.
After a massive win in last night's room reveal, Ankur and Sharon from The Block joined the breakfast show!
As Riley is looking for a social sport to play in the Shoalhaven, Brad from Shoalhaven Futsal joined the show this morning to give the team some insight of the sport!
The Albatross Musical Theatre Company production of Mamma Mia is coming soon, and after 6 weeks of rehearsals already, Abby and Riley caught up with one of the lead actors, Morgan, who is playing the character Sophie in the production. Listen to their full chat now!
This Saturday, the Nowra Girl Guides are putting ona Trivia night for all ages, and the committee president, Kira, joined the show to tell us more about it all!
Next Friday (26th of August) through to Sunday (28th of August), Husky will be hosting the Travelling Film Festival, and The Travelling Film Festival Manager, Sanam, joined the breakfast show!
It is Science Week! Abby and Riley caught up with Emma-Lee from Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Gallery ahead of their fun day this Saturday! There will be talks, tours and Star Glazing, and it's free to attend (bookings essential). Listen to their chat to find out more information
A few teams from Shoalhaven Cheer Academy are state champions! Abby and Riley caught up with owner Eliza to talk about about their success and their exciting news of moving locations!
Underneath the Zombie mask was former Yellow Wiggle, Emma Watkins, and she joined the breakfast show.
Dads in Distress in the highlands is a FREE support group for and by separated dads. The group is 100% confidential, dad friendly and caring. New dads are always welcome. There is no cost, preperation or booking required – just turn up before 7pm on a Tuesday at the Bowral Bowling Club. The event runs every week. Pete Nicholls joined the show to talk more about it.
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Fore more information about the event, visit their Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/peersupport.men
Shaun from Shoalhaven Snake Catchers joined the show as snake season is rapidly approaching the Shoalhaven and Highlands.
Last night, it was the Tiger being unmasked on the Masked Singer, and we’re happy to say under the mask was Jamie Durie, and he joined the show!
The South Coast Wedding Fair is being split into two parts this weekend. The Wedding Fair and The Wedding Trail. Nora joined us to explain how it is all going to work.
Some exciting news and plenty to find out about, as Director Luke and Manager Angela from Meals on Wheels joined the breakfast show!
Have you heard of the Shoalhaven Education Fund? Well it’s an important one for our community, and volunteer Sophie joined the breakfast show to let us know all about it!
We’re already into August this year, but we are also into Pawgust. What is Pawgust? Puppy Development Manager, Karen, joined us to explain it all!
Dressed like Wally from Where’s Wally, Michael Davey joined the breakfast show to talk about the results from 6 weeks of fundraising, completing the APostieRide4PTSD. Find out how it all went.
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This month of August, Nowra Fire And Rescue station will be out in our local community conducting Home Fire Safety Checks. Ryan from the Nowra Fire and Rescue station joined the breakfast show!
Leanne from Share the dignity joined the breakfast show to talk about their service, which provides feminine hygiene products to women who can't afford it.
Their are two vending machines in the Shoalhaven with free products available to those that need it, & Abby and Riley found out more from Leanne throughout their chat.
Australian actor, Pia Miranda, was the next superstar performer on The Masked Singer Australia. She joined the breakfast show!
There’s a new sports program called Daughters & Dads Basketball in the Shoalhaven. To find out more, it’s Amanda from the Shoalhaven Tigers that joined the breakfast show!
Commonwealth Games powerhouse, Lisa Curry, was the next superstar performer on The Masked Singer Australia. She joined the breakfast show!
The Hundred with Andy Lee returns to Channel 9 and 9Now at 9pm on Tuesday, August 9. Regular panellist from the show, Mike Goldstein joined the breakfast show!
Neighbours very own Ryan Maloney was the first celebrity unmasked on Channel 10's The Masked Singer Australia 2022. He joined the breakfast show this morning.
Berry fiction writer, Tori Haschka, joined the breakfast show to discuss her newest book, 'A Recipe for Family'.
It’s coming back baby! MKR on Channel 7, and Manu joined the breakfast show to talk about the upcoming season.
The Mollymook Golf Club is one of the venues as part of a series of six 36-hole tournaments ready to roll across NSW. The Golf Manager of the Mollymook Golf Club, Barry West, joined the breakfast show to talk more about it.
Abby got the chance to catch up with Shelley Craft for the upcoming new season of The Block: Tree Change on Channel 9.
Classic and Historic Cars, motorcycles, hot-rods, street machines, muscle cars and Trucks are invited to display your pride and Joy and help raise funds to support sick & disadvantaged children throughout the Shoalhaven. Team Leader Tony joined the breakfast show to talk about this weekends Motor Expo.
There’s twelve-days of events to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Bali bombing, and the organiser of the RISE Program, David White, joined the show to explain how you can get involved.
Last night, Sophie Monk crowned the winners of Beauty and the Geek 2022, and Karly and Aaron joined the breakfast show to celebrate their win
On last night’s heart-stopping episode of Hunted on Channel 10, the Hunters proved they are excellent at their jobs, ending it for two more fugitives, and recently caught fugitives, Lavinia and Nick, joined the breakfast show. Listen to their chat before tonight's finale.
Heartbreak Island Australia is set to premiere this Thursday, exclusively on 7plus. I bet you’re wondering what this series is all about, well the host of the show, Clint Randell, joined the breakfast show to let us know.
The Empower Me Program here in the Shoalhaven helps kids with mental illness. They've got a new initiative called 'Stress Less' and the Founder and President of the program, Nikki Morris, joined the show to explain what it was all about.
This week is DonateLife week, and Abby and Riley caught up with General Manager of DonateLife NSW, Danielle Fisher, to find out more about this important topic and what it’s all about.
Burpees4ACause is back, doing it for Young Veterans this year. Todd from SWAT FIT Personal Trainers in Kangaroo Valley joined the breakfast show to talk about everything you need to know about the fundraiser.
South Coast mum, Lee, joined the breakfast show to talk about her successful Instagram page @feeding_five_frugally, as she shares her favourite recipes at a low budget. Listen to their full chat now!
Channel 10's 'Hunted' is taking free-to-air TV by storm, and Fugitives Sonny-Joe & Grace caught up with Abby and Riley. Listen to their EXTENDED chat now!
Have you ever stopped after doing something you’ve done a hundred times and thought, ‘Why the hell do I do that?’ That’s a curious habit. Leading stress and mindset coach, Luke Mathers, reveals how we can embrace the power of curiosity to break bad habits in his new book Curious Habits: Why we do what we do and how to change. He joined the breakfast show to discuss his book. Listen to their EXTENDED chat right now!
If you love your trivia nights and love help raise money for cancer, this event is definitely for you. Next Friday night, the 5th of August, at Cambewarra State Winery is a Trivia Night to raise funds for Bowel Cancer. Year 11 student, Georgina, joined the breakfast show to discuss more.
Beauty and the Geek is getting into full swing, and Abby and Riley got the chance to talk to one of the teams from the channel 9 show, Michael and Tara. Listen to their full EXTENDED chat now!!
Veteran Surfing Project is a mental health surfing initiative, focused on helping with war veterans. Recent funding has allowed the program to include first responders, and Treasurer & Events Co-Ordinator, Greg Williams, had a chat with the breakfast team.
Local Nowra Medium/Psychic, Tamara Watson, joined the breakfast show to talk about her upcoming ghost tour service.
We caught up with local meditation teacher and film-maker, Barron Hanson, who has started his documentary, ‘Be Here Nowra’. We got an update on how everything is going and found out that it's not too late to get involved.
We caught up with a local Nowra 24-year-old who has recently set the new National Junior Squat Record. Her name is Chantelle Gauci, and we found out more about her journey and what happened during the record!
Bailey Seamor is trekking over 5000km along the entire east coast of Australia as she is motivated to join the growing movement and conversations around mental health awareness, with the intention of raising funds for the Black Dog Institute and their ongoing commitment to research, resources, and services. Bailey joined this breakfast show this morning as she was passing through Ulladulla today. Listen to their full chat from this morning.
With Ninja Warrior wrapped up on channel 9, it’s time for the next show to take it’s place, and coming up it’s the return of Beauty and the Geek, and the return of it’s wonderful host, Sophie Munk. She joined the breakfast show this morning, and gave an insight of the new season coming up!
Stella Studioz will be using music to help heal mental health and assist with rehabilitation with their 'Music for the Mind' program. Sam from Stella Studioz joined the show to talk more about it!
The Shoalhaven Business Awards Gala Night is coming up next month, and the finalists have been announced. The President of the Shoalhaven Business Chamber, Jemma Tribe, and Kim from South Coast Brides, joined the breakfast show to chat about the finalists and the new 'Resilience Award'.
The 'Shoalhaven Goes Gold' fundraiser events are coming up very shortly, and one of the organisers, Sue, joined the show to explain what it was all for and the upcoming events.
Shoalhaven OzTag is coming once again, and it was great to be joined by one of the organisers, Keiron Duncan, this morning on the show!
It was a nail-biting finish to MasterChef Australia Fans & Faves last night on Channel 10, but in the end, it was Billie who emerged victorious, and she joined us this morning!
The 2022 winner of Big Brother Australia was announced in a live finale last night, with the lucky victor going home $250,000 richer, and boy was it well deserved. Reggie joined the breakfast show this morning to talk about her 2nd BB victory and her experience inside the house.
We have our final three housemates from this season's Big Brother competition, Taras, Reggie, and the absolute legend that joined us this morning. It’s Johnston! He caught up with us this morning before tonight's GRAND FINALE on Channel 7 and 7 Plus! Listen to their entire chat now!
Robertson's 'Big Potato' has won a “prestigious” award, and is now 'Australia's Shttest Big Thing', according to comedy site 'Sh* Towns of Australia'. Sarah (The Potato Princess) joined the breakfast show this morning to talk about the recent victory and what this means to the area.
Last night on Big Brother, we saw another eviction of another newbie, and unfortunately it was time to say goodbye to Gabbie. She joined the breakfast show this morning! Here is the FULL EXTENDED CHAT we had with her!
Coming up this weekend is the annual Festival of Canoe and Kayak (FOCK) in Kangaroo Valley. Event organiser, Dylan Jones from Valley Outdoors, joined the breakfast show to talk more about the festival and what to expect. Listen to their full chat now!
This morning, Cameron McMullen joined the show to chat about his current fundraiser for Safe Waters Community Care INC. He is hoping to raise funds and awareness for the current homelessness issue happening in our local area. In 2011, Cameron had a diving accident which resulted in him becoming a C5-C6 Quadriplegic. During that time, the community really got behind him and helped him and his family with the difficult moment in their lives. Wanting to give back, Cameron has now made a pledge to swim 30km in 30 days in the month of June to raise funds for the homelessness crisis in Ulladulla and surrounding areas. Listen to their full chat from this morning!
It's State of Origin time, where NRL fans divide for the battle of the states! Riley is a loud and proud QLD supporter, but since living in the Shoalhaven, he isn't sure whether to go out and show off his maroon colours. He decided the best way to express his dilemma was to... sing? Here is the full segment of 'QLD Heart' (a parody of Cold Heart by Elton John & Dua Lipa).
TV personality, Darren McMullen, joined the breakfast show to chat about his journey on Celebrity Apprentice on Channel 9. He discussed his time filming on the show, how you can't tell what other personalities are like off camera, and that he and Riley share a similar title. Listen to their full chat now!
After being evicted from the Big Brother house last night, Sam joined the breakfast show where she discussed her time in the house, her romance with Drew, & she revealed her surprising formed friendship outside of the house! Listen to their full chat now!
With more than 30 years of financial expertise as a mortgage broker, accountant and financial planner, Vince Scully knows a thing or two about saving for your financial goals and establishing yourself well into your years.
He spoke with Andy & Abby this morning about his new book, Live the Life You Want with The Money You Have: The money handbook for a new generation.
With Andy's return after 4 weeks of daddy leave, lots of people were asking how the birth of his first child went and what life as a new parent has been like. He wrote a poem about his last few weeks to share his experiences. Be warned, he doesn't hold back!
As NSW approaches 'freedom day' and the removal of stay home orders across our State, the lifting of restrictions doesn't mean our journey with COVID-19 is over, far from it.
This COVID Up Close Special gives you a front-row seat into how our hospital staff are dealing with patients in ICU, plus we talk to patients who've recently battled the delta strain of the virus.
You'll also hear about challenges ahead for our Indigenous communities lagging behind on vaccination rates, and insights into what's coming for NSW youth as students prepare to return to class October 25.
Ulladulla lad Zeke Cameron blew us away on our screens last night in The Voice Australia's Blind Auditions. Both Rita Ora and Jessica Mauboy turned in their chairs, trying to claim him for their team, but Rita won him over in the end. Now on her team, we can't wait to see how Zeke goes on this year's season. Andy & Abby spoke to him this morning to find out what the journey has been like.
Berry local Rachelle Munro has over 18 years' experience in personal health, fitness and wellness and has a very generous offer for those currently living in lockdown to help you get on top of your well-being during this time. She spoke to Andy & Abby this morning about her new online training and how it can help you to cope during this stressful time.
Andy Lee joined Andy & Abby to talk The 100, Abby's involvement on the show and his hilarious (and very mean) prank on his girlfriend!