Rhianna Patrick: Recent Episodes
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When you think of an archaeologist, you probably think of someone digging underground, but what if you could do archaeology from the sky?
It's easy to take modern plumbing for granted, but what did they do hundreds or even thousands of years ago?
Comic book movies aren't all capes and catchphrases. Alex Boniwell takes you on a page-turning tour of cult comic book movies.
From futuristic space stations to an early film from the director of Oscar Best Picture winner Parasite, Alex Boniwell brings you the latest in genre movie releases.
Benevolence, by Julie Janson tells the story of an important time in the history of this country. However, perhaps for the time, it tells it from an Indigenous perspective.
How good are native Australian plants? From macadamias, to myrtles, to lilly pillies. There are so many amazing Australian natives. But growing them can be a bit intimidating at first.
You've no doubt heard about the archaeology in places like Greece and Italy. But what about the Pacific? What happens there?
Alex Boniwell brings you the latest cult movies including the story of a real life videogame, and a young girl who discovers she has magical powers.
From the futuristic skyscrapers of Blade Runner, to the robotic madness of Ghost in The Shell, there's plenty to talk about when it comes to cyberpunk.
The End of the World is Bigger Than Love is about two identical sisters who live alone on an island together. Australian author Davina Bell tells Rhi all about it.
The phrase 'historical archaeology' probably seems a bit redundant - isn't all archaeology historical? As it turns out, the answer is no.
Alex Boniwell brings you the latest cult cinema releases, including multiple from Parasite Director Bong Joon Ho.
From denizens of the deep, to creepy religious cults, H.P Lovecraft sure knew how to send a chill down your spine.
What happens when you stop being the person other people want you to be? That's the question the heart of Australian author Kay Kerr's debut novel.
Horror movies exploit some of our biggest fears: the dark, ghosts, creepy clowns etc. But is there anything spookier than a horror movie based on fairytales?
From Korean Oscar winners to Kung Fu documentaries, Alex Boniwell takes you through the latest cult movie releases.
Tymisha Harris is one of the creators of Josephine, the onstage story of the first African American international super stars.
Tackling issues from climate change to period inequality, here are a few of the ABC Heywire Trailblazers.
From angry bikers to technological body modifications, what is the best Australian exploitation flick?
Learning a written language is hard enough, now imagine it's from 3200 BC, written on clay tablets, and very few people know it.
Holden Sheppard talks about his debut novel Invisible Boys, the story of three young men growing up in a rural community.
From unsolved murders to budget sci-fi goodness, Alex and Rhi look at the latest cult entertainment releases.
From an angry hoodlum avenging his mentor, to a '70s flick about the American mafia in London, True Cult looks at the best cult gangster movies.
The connection between twins runs deep, and sometimes can even solve a mystery. That's the case in the new novel by Lisa Fuller, as the author explains to Rhi.
You've probably seen pictures of obelisks, and maybe even seen one in real life. But how much do you actually know about them?
Moving forward from Trauma is difficult. It's even harder when you're a child whose life has been thrown into turmoil. That's the story of new Australian novel My Father's Shadow.
Connor is just trying to avoid his ex-best friend when he accidentally finds a trapdoor leading to a secret chamber under his school. That's the story of new Australian novel Monuments.
Kevin Klehr and Rebecca Langham are both queer authors, but they both write in very different genres. What does it mean to be a queer author in 2019?
Selinunte was an ancient Greek city in the middle of Italy. How did it end up there, and what's left of it?
There are plenty of good movies about aliens in outer space, but what happens when they land on earth?
From a creepy cult, to a well-meaning assassin, Alex Boniwell takes yuo through the latest releases in cult entertainment.
Dr Craig Barker takes you on a deep dive into when it was built, who built it, and why it was such an important symbol of Greek independence during the 1820s.
From an Aussie Karate classic, to the birth of Norwegian death metal, Alex Boniwell takes you through the latest releases in cult entertainment.
Larry Cohen passed away earlier this year, so Alex Boniwell talks through some of his iconic films, including Black Caesar, Ambulance, and It Lives Again.
How do you turn your life around when you've had it rough for as long as you can remember? That's the question Nate from new Australian novel Promise Me Happy has to answer.
Action, adventure, and romance abound as Cal and Meg race to protect The Old Herd in the new novel from New Zealand author Rachael Craw.
What is the architecture of Hollywood? And how is it linked to a decades old Atari game? Craig Barker dives deep into the turbulent waters of Tinseltown.
From an invisible scientist to a John Carpenter classic, Alex Boniwell runs down all the latest genre releases.
From 28 Days Later to It Follows, Alex Boniwell runs you through some of the most chilling movies about virus outbreaks.
Betrayal and revenge on the high seas are just some of the highlights of Meg Caddy's new Australian novel Devil's Ballast.
Dr Iain Stewart is an expert in industrial archaeology. He explains what it is, and why it's so important.
From Jaws to Cujo, killer animals often make for the most terrifying monsters on the silver screen. But which is the most spine-chilling?
From an Ozploitation horror to the saddest movie about rabbits you've ever seen, Alex Boniwell brings you the latest in cult and genre entertainment releases.
Australian author Poppy Nwosu talks to Rhi about her debut novel Making Friends With Alice Dyson, the story of a studious girl whose final year of high school is turned upside down by the school troublemaker.
From the gritty post-apocalypse to a bizarre comedy about a relationship disintegrating, Alex Boniwell brings you the latest in cult and genre entertainment releases.
Dr Stavros Paspalas can't remember a time when he didn't want to be an archaeologist. These days he is the Acting Director of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (AIAA).
Whether huddled around a campfire or hiding behind your popcorn in a movie theatre, ghosts stories are some of the scariest out there. Alex Boniwell and Rhi look at the cinema ghost stories that leave the hairs on the back of your neck standing up.
Agatha Christie meets J. R. R Tolkien in this debut Australian novel that tells the story of a fantastical world consumed by murder.
Australian author Catherine Greer talks to Rhi about her debut novel Love Lie Repeat, the story of three girls stuck in a world ruthlessly striving for perfection.
Dr Craig Barker takes you on a trip to Leptis Magna, one of the most beautiful and well preserved ancient Roman cities in the world.
What's new in the world of genre releases? Alex Boniwell takes you through all the latest.
They're the massive, loud, terrifying beasts that keep us glued to the screen. But which ones stand the test of time? Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss monster movies including: The Host, Tremors and Quiet Place.
Australian author Bren MacDibble talks to Rhi about her novel The Dog Runner, the story of two girls in a post apocalyptic world who're forced to go mushing to find food.
Australian author Jenna Guillaume talks to Rhi about her novel What I Like About Me, the story of a young girl's quest to have the perfect summer.
Everybody knows about King Tut, but how much do you know about the man who discovered his tomb?
What's new in the world of genre releases? True Cult New Releases with Alex Boniwell chats Nicholas Cage rage, Jim Carrey's underworld thriller, a heist with a difference, classic Wes Craven, George Romero and Ozploitation offerings and the sci-fi horror, Devil's Gate.
For a contract killer on the big screen it can sometimes be a solitary existence. At other times, their journey can lead them to redemption. But why are Hitmen and Assassins so popular in film?
You've probably a seen a centuries old vase delicately conserved piece by piece. But have you ever wondered who's job it is to do that?
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: The Quiet Earth, Next Of Kin, and Ouija House.
She's outwitted the murderous being that's pursued her throughout the film but what does the final girl trope in horror say about the representation of women in genre?
The Australian Voices are a choir that exclusively commission and perform the work of Australian composers. Rhi spoke to Gordon Hamilton, the group's Artistic Director, Composer, and Conductor.
Kathleen Jennings' illustrations have appeared in books like City Of Bones and sequel to Wind in the Willows, Riverbank. Rhi asks her how she started as an illustrator, and what inspires her drawings.
Murray Hall knew his Great Uncle served on the Western Front in WWI, but he didn't know much else about him.
Australian author Nikki McWatters talks to Rhi about her novel Liberty, the story of three young women fighting battles in three seperate times periods.
He's one of the most famous and popular character actors of the last forty years. Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss movies featuring Lance Henriksen, such as: Pumpkinhead, Gingerclown, and Scream 3.
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: Doomsday, Kiss of The Vampire, and Ultraviolet.
Did you know there's a shortage of hot air balloon pilots in Australia? Rhi chats to pilot Graeme Day about what it takes to fly a hot air balloon.
It can be a contentious holiday in Australia, but do you know the ancient Celtic origins of Halloween? Rhi asks Professor Carole Cusack from the University of Sydney.
Rhi speaks to the co-founder of The Soldiers Wife, a musical group which tells the stories of the wives and partners of people serving in conflict through song.
October is Indigenous Business Month. Rhi spoke to co-founder of Indigenous Business Month Dr Michelle Evans about how the event started, and what the future looks like for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
You might have heard of Alexander the Great, but how much do you actually know about him? Dr Craig Barker is joined by Professor Robert Milns to discuss the history of this key historical figure.
Rhi asks Ray about his time in Summer Bay, his role in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and how he made the transition from sport to the stage.
Did you know a young Leonardo DiCaprio was in cult classic Critters 3? Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss movies starring famous actors before they were famous, such as: Critters 3, Minotaur, Cyborg 2.
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: Upgrade, Revenge of the Creature, and Cargo.
Australian author Steven Herrick talks to Rhi about his novel The Bogan Mondrian, the story of how a young man named Luke's life changes when a new girl moves to town.
In an on stage conversation at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Pilot, Captain Richard de Crespigny discusses the life lessons he learnt from QF32 with Rhianna Patrick.
How is aged care done in Europe? Rhi asked Lee-Fay Low, an expert in dementia and ageing.
Rhi asks her about how Nashville influenced her debut album, where she gets her song titles from, and her lifelong obsession with the violin.
Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss movies about killer robots, such as: Screamers, Hardware, Death Machine, and Chopping Mall.
Australian author Lili Wilkinson talks to Rhi about her new novel After The Lights Go Out, the story of a family that moves to the outback to prepare for the apocalypse.
Australian author Beau Kondos talks to Rhi about his debut novel The Path of the Lost, the story of a group of people who band together to save a world where creativity is outlawed.
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including:
The Death Of Stalin, Razorback, and Tarantula.
What do you do with the things you grow in your garden? Phillip Moore does something pretty amazing.
Rhi speaks to a group of women showing cats in the Royal Queensland Show, and ask them how and why they enter cat competitions.
They say you should never judge a book by its cover, and Brisbane-based social enterprise The Unknown Project takes that idea to a whole new level.
Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss movies about being in the wrong place at the wrong time, such as: Green Room, Howl, and The Hitcher.
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: The Endless, Escape From Absolom, and Darkman 1, 2, and 3.
Beau Jorgensen taught himself how to steam-bend drums by watching videos on the internet. Rhi asked him about the secretive process.
Australian author Eleni Hale talks to Rhi about her debut novel Stone Girl, the story of a young girl who becomes a ward of the state.
The Australian Dalek Builders Union is a group dedicated to the creation of full sized, fully operational replica's of Doctor Who's most iconic villain, the Dalek.
What does it take to be in a pipe band? Pipe Major, Rod Smith explains the skill involved and why the Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band is always thinking of its future.
Dr Craig Barker explores the use of archaeologists as spies during World War I and World War II
Bennett Foddy has been a musician and philosopher but now lectures in game design at NYU. Bennett also develops his own games which are specifically designed to be annoying and despite this, millions of gamers have attempted to played them.
Australian author Sue McPherson talks to Rhi about her novel Brontide, the story of a group young men that is told in a series of interviews.
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: Tokyo Ghoul, The Beast Master, and Alien Hunter.
QGAir delivers lifesaving aviation services to the state of Queensland. Rhi asked Acting Base Manager Greg 'Chilli' Beer about working in such a high stakes environment.
Australian author Leife Shallcross talks to Rhi about her debut novel The Beast's Heart, a retelling of Beauty And The Beast from The Beast's perspective.
Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss sterling sequels Basket Case 2 & 3, Blade 2, A Nightmare On Elm Street 3, and Tetsuo 2: Body Hammer.
The Ironing Maidens perform in laundromats, and make music with ironing boards. Their songs investigate the untold history of the female pioneers of electronic music.
100 Suits for 100 Men is a charity which provides business attire to underprivileged men. Rhi speaks to its founder, Kevin Livingston.