Rewind on RTRFM: Recent Episodes
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At RTRFM, we cover dozens of stories and feature four specialist talks programs each week, so there's no shortage of great interviews and discussions on air. But if you're looking for a grab bag of each week's highlights, look no further than Rewind.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features a couple of the most thought-provoking, timely or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
2022 is back in full force which means it was hard to decide on three top stories but we have narrowed it down. This week: climbing temperatures, FRINGE excitement and a healthy dose of funk and soul music.
It was a big week back for Breakfast with Taylah who served up an interesting and insightful conversation about the role of influencers in the modern social media landscape.
She had a chat to Mariah O'Dea about her new Fringe show #THENEWME which explores the role of online influencers, common influencer troupes and their impact on our own online and offline lives.
On the Record Wednesday presenter Fiona Bartholomaeus had the opportunity to chat to ECU Senior Research Fellow Dr Lauren Fortington about the associated signs of heat-induced illness, particularly while on bush walks as the weather starts to heat up in Perth.
And in music, presenter Emma Lucia chats with Mama's Gun band members Chris and Dave, about soul and funk music and the inspiration for their forthcoming album Cure The Jones.
Rewind will return next week!
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features a couple of the most thought-provoking, timely or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
Host Tiarne Lambert introduces three fascinating stories this week.
First up, Breakfast host Taylah Strano catches up with the Perth Festival's Tom Supple to discuss the fest's Contemporary Music announcement and what we have to look forward to in the new year.
Then, On the Record's Madeleine Lombardi interviews Natalie Male from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office at the Department of Health about careers in midwifery.
Finally, Taylah chats with Chris and Martina from Panettone of Perth to discuss what makes a good panettone, the best way to eat them and where you can find their top 10.
Rewind will return in 2022!
Edited by Karlie Jordan
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features a couple of the most thought-provoking, timely or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
Host Tiarne Lambert introduces three fascinating stories this week.
First up, Breakfast host Taylah Strano catches up with Elizabeth Jackson, a Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management and Logistics at Curtin University, to discuss the current supply chain crisis for books.
Then, RTRFM’s Kailyn Crabbe interviews Malyangapa and Barkindji woman Barkaa about her debut EP Black Matriarchy.
Finally, On the Record's Fiona Bartholomaeus is joined by ECU's Jess Taylor to talk about the way women and the themes of feminism are presented in superhero films.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features a couple of the most thought-provoking, timely or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
First up this week, host Tiarne Lambert introduces a conversation between Breakfast's Taylah Strano and the creative team behind The Blue Room Theatre's The Bleeding Tree, director Ian Michael and producer Melanie Julien-Martial.
Then, Wednesday Drive's Tim and Em caught up with (60 per cent) of Perth's own art-rock five-piece Vacuum Dreamer ahead of the release of their debut EP Space Camp.
LANGUAGE WARNING
This week, pack your bags, we're going on a shit road trip.
Grab the popcorn and get ready to sip some tea with the new movie Zola.
And sit back and enjoy a new performance from WAAPA, Walardu Thula.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
First up, host Tiarne Lambert introduces a conversation between Breakfast's Taylah Strano and Geoff Rissole, co-author of Shit Towns of Australia: the Great Aussie Road Trip.
Then, Madeleine Mitchell chats with Zola’s director and co-writer, Janicza Bravo, about her film, which chronicles a whirlwind 48-hour road trip that turned into a viral and iconic Twitter thread.
Finally, Fiona Bartholomaeus discusses the new WAAPA production Walardu Thula (which blends the unpublished works of award-winning playwright David Milroy) with co-director Rick Brayford and actors Sebastian, Shante and Kira.
Sustainability's a struggle enough here on earth – but did you know that we're facing a space junk crisis? On the Record's Fiona Bartholomaeus got the lowdown on reducing, reusing, and recycling in space from Associate Professor Boris Eisenbart.
She Runs is a West Australian not-for-profit that empowers women in the political sphere, and its two founders have just been named finalists in the Women of the Future Awards. Jessica Short and Martina Ucnikova spoke to On the Record's G*rey about the practical skills and networks they aim to help would-be politicians develop.
Finally, we get a brief lesson on producing the perfect punk release – and brevity's the key. Aborted Tortoise drummer Alex Patching gave Taylah Strano the briefing following the launch of their second record, A Album.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
This week, Rewind gets the goss on affairs international and close to home – and settles some longstanding debates about Australian cuisine.
First up, it's an excerpt from Maddie Lombardi's meaty conversation with Prof. Paul Newmann on COP26. How have there been 25 of these things? Why is it so important now? And how has Scott Morrison managed to botch the schmoozing up so badly?
(You can find that story in full on our website.)
Next, Taylah Strano catches up with cravat king and celebrity food critic Matt Preston. His new book, World of Flavour, corrects some very persistent myths – in this interview, he gives us a taster.
And finally, Danae Gibson gets the inside scoop on WA's own Dynasty. Patsy Millett is the daughter and now biographer of Dame Mary Durack Miller, friend and confidante to many important writers, artists, aviators, and actors. Her new book, Inseparable Elements, draws on many first-hand sources, and seeks to set the story straight.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
This week, Rewind takes a long look at new anti-vaping legislation, gets a psychological scientist's take on "the Ick", and follows a Mosman Park Primary student's call to change the name of a school faction.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
This week, Rewind opens with two killer stories from guest presenter Sophie Minissale.
First, Sophie speaks to the Y’s Jonathon Garlett about a new initiative encouraging young Indigenous people to talk about their lived experiences with mental health.
Then, we get a breakdown of hydropower from Professor Jamie Pittock, an expert in the new technologies and environmental knock-on effects of the controversial renewable energy strategy.
And finally, Taylah Strano digs into some damning new research with ANU Senior Lecturer Anna von Reibnitz. A major report ranked Australia last on a gender pay gap scorecard, and Prof. Reibnitz tells us why.
This week, Rewind digs deep into some of the hot-button issues creeping up this summer – we're talking bushfire season, the Burrup Peninsula, and the human cost of botched border reopenings.
First up, it's On the Record's Jeff Bullen in robust conversation with Greg Mullins – climate activist, bushfire expert, and former Commissioner of Fire and Rescue for NSW.
Greg's new book Firestorm talks about the failure of the Federal Government to take warnings about the 2019-2020 Black Summer seriously – and why we're in for much worse if we don't get our act together on climate change.
Next, Maddie Lombardi chats with disability rights expert Fran Collins, author of Workplace Culture and the NDIS.
Fran joined On the Record to discuss how our obsession with reopening the borders at specific percentage rates of vaccinations is putting enormous pressure on disabled people. State and Federal Governments have failed to make vaccinations accessible to a huge subsection of the Australian population – and who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.
Finally, Tim Fairbanks and Emma Lucia caught up with three members of Selfless Orchestra, an audio-visual, ecologically-engaged collection of post-rock improvisers. They have a chat about their approach to music-making and their current mission – to spread the word about Woodside's Scarborough Gas Hub project, which threatens to be the biggest polluter in Australia to date.
This week, Rewind gets a breakdown of the AUKUS agreement, gets profound with contemporary soul legend Emma Donovan, and finds out a little bit more about some of WA's unsung heroines ahead of an upcoming exhibition from thee WA Women's Hall of Fame.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
This week's Rewind takes us back to the salacious heyday of Rue-de-Roe, Perth's de facto red light district for almost fifty years. Danae Gibson chats to author and historian Leigh Straw about her research into Roe St's secret history of sex work, notorious until its whitewashing in the 1950s.
Next, Kailyn Crabbe speaks to boundary-pushing vocalist Tirzah about lockdown, motherly love, and London, hot on the heels of her sophomore album, Colourgrade.
Finally, Jeff Bullen gets a breakdown of AUKUS, the nuclear sub deal that caught the world off-guard last week. There's no one more qualified to explain the new pact than his guest, naval affairs and maritime strategy expert Alexey Muraviev.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
This week on Rewind, On the Record's Jeff Bullen chats with writer-director Robert Machoian about The Killing of Two Lovers, a critically acclaimed meditation on toxic masculinity.
Next, we hear about the frontiers of augmented reality technology with Richard Sowada, founder of the XR:WA expo.
Finally, we revisit the last twenty years of Australian terror laws with Senior Law Lecturer Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, in conversation with Jesse Begley.
This week, Rewind kicked off with a robust chat between Nobel Laureate and policymaker Dr. Bill Hare and On the Record's Fiona Bartholomaeus. Dr. Hare is the CEO of think tank Climate Analytics, and so he shares some cutting-edge strategies for responding to the current crisis.
Journalist, provocateur, and friend of Fr. Bob John Safran spoke to Jesse Begley about his new book, Puff Piece. He investigated the bewildering world of Big Tobacco through Philip Morris's counterintuitive "solution" to smoking - a "heat stick" that is effectively the same thing as a cigarette.
Finally, political journalist turned agricultural expert Gabrielle Chan told Jeff Bullen why we should give a blank about farming. Her new book explains why we suddenly saw food shortages during the first months of the coronavirus panic, and how policymakers need to step up if we're going to keep food on the supermarket shelves.
This week's Rewind highlights three stories unfolding in Western Australia
Meri Fatin speaks to author Paul Cleary about the 15-year struggle and ultimate triumph of the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation against Andrew Forrest's mining company. Paul's new book Title Fight details the story both he and Meri have followed over the years.
Next, Fiona Bartholomaeus hears from Curtin University's Phil Bland about his department's incredible new achievement – building the first WA satellite to be launched from the International Space Station. Professor Bland was able to watch the SpaceX shuttle carrying the satellite from Yagan Square, and had loads to say about the experience.
Finally, Jeff Bullen heard from ADSA CEO Melita Markey about an alarming new trend: tourists are exposing themselves to the highly toxic blue asbestos fibres at Wittenoom's former townsite. Melita explained how the Asbestos Disease Society of Australia is trying to combat misinformation.
In the lull after a stellar Radiothon, RTRFM’s back to normal programming, which of course included some meaty discussions, collecting in this week's Rewind.
We begin by asking Professor Axel Bruns about the Australian Search Experience, a citizen science project looking at nationwide search trends.
Next, we speak to Extinction Rebellion member Emma Sangalli about the six people whose homes were raided by WA police after leaving chalk messages on a bridge in the CBD. We’ll find out what XR have planned for this year, and why the State Government might be using harsh penalties against climate activists.
Finally, we speak to Jesuit Refugee Service staff member and human rights activist Zaki Hadari about the chaos in Kabul. Zaki is a Hazara man who fled Afghanistan as a teenager, and he gave us some insight into the devastating ramifications of the USA’s sudden withdrawal from the country.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
It's Radiothon week, but there were plenty of great interviews to choose from for this week's Rewind.
First, we get a breakdown of the science behind the Moderna and Phizer vaccines, courtesy of a pioneering mRNA researcher. Archa Fox is a microbiologist who discovered one of the subnuclear proteins that make these vaccines possible. She gave Jeff Bullen the 411 on Monday's On the Record.
Next up, we reminisce on the origins of RTRFM with the Federal Member for Freo, Josh Wilson. He was in the studio to spruik the Reclink Community Cup, a nationwide series of AFL games that pit the media against the musos. But Josh gave Fiona Bartholomaeus a fun and thorough oral history of the station – very fitting, given it's a week for reflecting on our place in the community.
And finally, The Swing team had a huge chinwag with Sisonke Msimanga. She's an activist, author, and political analyst now based at the Centre for Stories, and she was able to give us some perspective on the recent weeks of civil unrest in South Africa.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
In the midst of all the pre-Radiothon madness, RTRFM's had a week chock-full of insightful, timely, and surprising talks.
This week, Rewind kicks off with a hard look at the state of healthcare in Western Australia, and the ways we've failed to care for health staffers.
Danae Gibson and Chris Wheeldon catch up with WA Nursing Federation Secretary Mark Olson, who has several concerns about the State Government's approach to WA's nursing shortage.
Next, Fiona Bartholomaeus asks why new research suggests Australians prefer our pets to other people. She gets some insight from author and self-professed crazy dog lady Laura Greaves about Australians' particularly tight relationship with our dogs.
Finally, Indymedia's Ray Grenfell looks into another State Government initiative disappointing key stakeholders. He's joined by Anthony Watson, Chairperson of the Kimberley Land Council, to talk about changes to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, and why the KLC is urging radical revisions to the proposed legislation.
The first week of August is National Homelessness Week, and so it's fitting that this episode of Rewind begins with the story of someone who has experienced WA's housing crisis as a rough sleeper, an advocate, and a support provider.
Josh Serafini prepares meals for up to 250 struggling people each week. He's now a qualified chef, but he spent twenty years experiencing homelessness himself. On the Record's Fiona Bartholomaeus caught up with Josh to talk about his experiences, and his work supporting rough sleepers with the City of South Perth.
Next, we take a closer look at viral TikTok choreography and who gets the credit for it. Breakfast host Taylah Strano digs deep into the murky legal world of dance copyright with Senior Lecturer in Dance Jill Vasbinder.
Finally, a meaty interview between Talks Producer Danae Gibson and Htwe Htwe Thien about Myanmar's prolonged state of emergency. Dr Thien, a friend of The Swing, breaks down General Min Aung Hlaing's self-promotion to Prime Minister.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
This week, Rewind takes a look at some of the big dilemmas of the day. We look at the endurance of sexism in sport, the ethics of cutting-edge A.I., and the food shortages we didn't think we'd see in WA.
First up, Taylah Strano speaks to sports management expert Michelle O'Shea about how gender-balanced the Olympic Games really are. Half of the 2021 competitors are women – but does that mean we're seeing true gender parity?
Next, Jeff Bullen digs into the BourdainBot scandal with LegalTech lecturer Mitchell Adams. Why does deepfake technology creep us out? And how can we manage its use ethically?
Finally, Jesse Begley talks about food security – the need to make sure people don't go hungry in the midst of casual work closures and panic-buying. Public health expert Christina Pollard explains how Covid-19 has forced West Australians to rethink food accessibility.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
This week, Rewind covers three stand-out stories from RTRFM, featuring a new sport for the blind community, a Boorloo icon getting national recognition, and a shock new decision from the state's leading university.
First, Jesse Begley speaks to Robert Hitchcock, the artist behind Matagarup (Heirisson Island)'s statue of Yagan. A new version of the 1984 icon is getting a permanent place at the National Museum of Australia, which gave us an opportunity to talk to the artist about his process, his most celebrated artworks, and the legacy of a Noongar hero.
Next, Jeff Bullen speaks to NTEU representative Dr. Sannah Peden about UWA's shock cuts to two of its most prominent departments. Despite its reputation as a stalwart of WA's arts and research spheres, UWA has decided to cut social sciences and anthropology altogether – announced to much outrage, as you'd expect. Dr. Peden lets us know what the 411 is and what we can do about it.
Finally, another story from Jesse Begley, who speaks to some of the proponents of what must be WA's newest sport. Blind AFL is a variation of Aussie rules football designed for the blind community. It's been gaining ground since 2017, but it only kicked off in WA last month. Jesse chats to some of the WA league's freshest players.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.
This week, Rewind covers comedy, culture, and a sobering study into misogyny in the local music industry.
First up, Taylah Strano catches up with the best friends-turned-double act behind Power of the Dream, an extremely bingeable digital series about to Olympic hopefuls. They talk about growing up in the shadow of the 2000 Sydney games and work out which mascot was which – was it Syd, Millie, Ollie?
Next, a hyper-local story from Freo – Jeff Bullen talks to a curator from the Fremantle Arts Centre about her exhibition Underneath/Overlooked. It's a celebration of the astonishing terazzo tiles that came out of one migrant couple's tile factory, operating between 1950 and 1973 and discovered almost by accident.
And finally, Olivia di Iorio presents a package about damning new research that suggests an alarmingly high number of women in the Australian and New Zealand music industries have experienced sexual harassment. She speaks to the study's author and survivors about what this means for WA women. Heads up – this story deals with some difficult themes, including sexual assault.
Rewind is RTRFM's talks digest, a round-up of the station's most notable stories. Each episode features three of the most thought-provoking, timely, or surprising pieces put to air – plus a quick overview of what's been on our radar. For everything else, check out the features published on our website – or tune in live on 92.1.