James Valentine Head Room: Recent Episodes
ABC Radio
James Valentine Head Room is the space to expand on things heard during James’ daily radio show. It’s not about opinion but the experiences, passions and revelations from listeners. Head Room turns these amusing and insightful conversations into a podcast. Who are we? Why do we do the things we do? What are we really about? And how is it we all still manage to live together? If James’ daily broadcast is a live pig, then this podcast is the salami.
On the last show James Valentine shares the brilliance of the ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons callers.
Jonathan Green and James Valentine have blathered on a Thursday afternoon every week for over a decade.
PLUG regular contestants are invited back to play an ultimate, elimination style Plug for the last time with James Valentine.
In this week's episode, we say goodbye to the Berra/Barra team and welcome the Perro/Toole team.
On this weeks agenda, broadening our understanding of submarine design and what to do with the Koalas.
James Valentine tries his hand in true crime by live broadcasting his investigation into a mysterious violin.
From his home office HG Nelson zooms in to join James Valentine for the Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee. In this weeks meeting, TAFE projects that will keep heritage conservation going.
What is an essential service and sky rocketing car prices; all this week on Afternoons with James Valentine
On the agenda this week, could the Willow Grove Mansion from Parramatta be driven around the state to raise funds.
The best of the best callers ring into ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons with James Valentine and here are a few.
Games changing ideas on this weeks meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee
In this week's meeting, co-chair HG Nelson addresses the missed opportunities for more car parks and apartments along our glorious harbour.
Each week James Valentine looks back over the week and collects some of the greatest calls and moments from our compelling Afternoons listeners.
In this weeks meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine look into other sources of renewable energies.
Due to submarine cost blow out, EGSPC committee member HG Nelson thinks that these vehicles could be used as ferries when they're not used for defence purposes. Just one of the brilliant ideas put forward in this week's meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee .
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over Sydney and State planning for NSW.
In this week's meeting, is the proposed tunnel in the Blue Mountains long enough? And could an exhaust stack become the 4th sister?
There are habits we form from copying our parents. And it carries from generation to generation. From how you order the cutlery drawer, to whether you stop the microwave before it dings, there are surprising ways of doing things.
In this week's episode, rather than building a higher wall at Warragamba Dam, how about digging it out to make it deeper?
American actor Melissa McCarthy loves the expression 'yeah no yeah'. Yeah I understand, no I disagree, but yeah thanks for trying. Is it uniquely Australian? And when did it start? James Valentine investigates.
In this week's Panel for the Ages, president of the National Union of Students, Zoe Ranganathan, says university students have it tougher than previous generations. Wendy McCarthy, board member and author, explains the value of grandparents. Comedian, Naomi Mourra, would like to see confidence perceived in different ways.
In this week's meeting, James Valentine and co-chair, HG Nelson, become the MI5 of swings and slides.
On this week's Panel for the Ages, James speaks with legendary actor and comedian, Noeline Brown, Chaser member and screenwriter, Chris Taylor and songwriter and Ratatouille TikTok sensation, Gabbi Bolt. They chat about breaking into showbusiness in different eras and offer thoughts on Australia Day.
James Valentine takes Panel for the Ages to summer programming. Different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics and this week the panel discusses Christmas chores, what's fashionable and how 2020 changed us.
James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over national planning for the summer.
Dan Ilic and Jan Fran compete to plug their endeavours on the worlds funniest quiz penned by Matt Bevan and presented by James Valentine.
'Panel for the Ages' is a where a range of people from different age demographics come together and talk about profound and minor topics with ABC Radio's James Valentine. This week the panel tackled topics like what does the future look like and what is a career now?
On the agenda this week, should The White Bay Power Station be turned into a Rave Cave?
The new segment on Afternoons now has a name! Panel for the Ages is where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss the bonk ban, strange etiquette you grew up with and more.
James Valentine kicks off a new segment where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss dinner party disasters, thoughts on America and more.
Gretel Killeen joins James Valentine on Afternoons to discuss the minor and profound topics of the world.
After some time the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee reconvenes. In this weeks meeting, NorthConnex and how it has inspired bigger, longer, better tunnels.
In this week's meeting, could sidewalk drinking turn Sydney into a cosmopolitan European city and intel about the new NSW committee for cancelling major events.
In this week's meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine plan the new Sydney ferry adrenaline rides as passengers are told to duck as they pass under bridges.
Are more families dressing in matching clothes? James was sent photos of a family's christening with Mum, Dad and children teaming with a colour theme. It seems the practice was also popular in the 1970s.
In this week's meeting, whether a 'Fatso the fat-arsed wombat amnesty' could uncover the statue stolen from the Olympic stadium.
In this weeks meeting, clarification around why and how the Northconnex motorway is finished but not open.
This week James Valentine is joined by comedian, Mark Humphries and comedian, writer, DJ, Andrew McClelland as they attempt to PLUG their gigs.
As Qantas retires the 747 jumbo plane, James Valentine uncovers a warmth and fondness for an aircraft that made overseas travel cheaper, faster and magical.
In this week's meeting, helping the government create entertainment in unexpected places.
2020 promises to be a bumper year for development in Sydney with more roads, tunnels, infrastructure and inconvenience on the way.
A Queensland Senator reckons the ABC only broadcasts to latte-licking inner city types. Firstly, we sip lattes. Secondly, you can pretty much get a latte anywhere in the country. So let's help the Senator with some more contemporary insults.
HG Nelson and James Valentine discuss how the light rail will finally bring boulevard living to Sydney.
The assumption is that a preserved burger means it's full of nasties, but the truth is rather different, as food technologist, Gary Kennedy, explains.
Ange Lavoipierre and Sam McCool tackle this week's questions penned by Matt Bevan and James Valentine.
You'll meet people who lost their sense of smell and got it back. Others have a highly attuned sense of smell and can detect all manner of things.
This week, Greta Thunberg Helpline viral sensations, Charles Firth and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head.
It's time to update the proverb to better represent the times we live in. There were many entries, so which ones did the committee endorse?
Matt Bevan from RN Breakfast, Sarah Macdonald from Nightlife and comedian Dan Ilic play the world's funniest quiz.
Is it OK to take a few sugars home with you after visiting a cafe? Or is that stealing?
Things work as they should more often than we tell it. In this story, the right people show up and do what needs to be done. The following podcast may induce tears so please ensure an adequate supply of tissues.
Finally, a podcast you cannot bear. You'll hear real life stories of slicing, dicing, falling and breaking. When people have an accident, we often feel the pain ourselves. Take the challenge to listen to all of these horrific yet hilarious tales of absolute stupidity.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This and other mottos are called upon to inspire and console. Who uses mottos?
Some people have difficulty closing cupboard doors and drawers. Why? Head Room investigates.
Before an election, posters of candidates - also known as corflutes - decorate poles and fences in electorates. Here's 101 uses for your used corflute.
It might be fascinating to you but completely boring to others. Here are the topics to avoid.
With the Royal Commission into banking handed down, James Valentine uncovers the wisdom in proverbs and sayings about money.
ABC arts reporter, Michaela Boland, and critic, Michael Bodey, review trends in Australian culture in 2018.
Surfer Layne Beachley reveals what's in the trophy room, that she's always been competitive and that she's actually won eight World Championships.
There's a new Christmas tradition sweeping the nation known as Elf on the Shelf. And the kids are loving it. What's it all about?
There's the Book of Mormon and Hamilton, so why not Sydney Light Rail: The Musical? There's plenty of drama to work with.
True crime podcasts are popular across the globe. Don't miss James Valentine's contribution to the form in this searing investigation and revelation.
James Valentine charts the changing fortunes of a once indispensable part of every home. The doorbell.
This is the story you leave off your CV or don't raise in polite company because it's too weird or shocking.
From bigamy to discovering your sister is in fact your mother, many families have secrets.