The Long Lunch with Tod Johnston - Highlights

The Long Lunch with Tod Johnston - Full Show - 20/05/2026

Media personality Johanna Griggs is urging Australians to support the Humpty Dumpty Foundation's Mother's Day appeal to provide hospital-grade breast pumps to neonatal units. These specialised, high-cost pumps are a crucial lifeline for mothers of premature or sick babies, allowing them to provide life-saving nutrition and maintain an emotional connection when physical contact is impossible.

Australian music icon Vanessa Amorosi joined the show to reflect on the 25th anniversary of her smash hit "Absolutely Everybody" and her incredible journey from a 12-year-old wedding singer to an international sensation. She covered her experiences navigating different music genres, performing at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and what fans can expect from her upcoming anniversary show at Perth's Magnet House.

Contec Australia founder Mark D'Alessandro has introduced a 3D concrete printing robotic arm to Perth's building industry to combat ongoing labour shortages and housing delays. The technology can print multi-story homes in a matter of hours that are five times stronger than traditional brick, all while remaining highly customizable and weather-resistant.

People Kind Group CEO Mark Fitzpatrick discussed the positive impacts of AI in the disability and aged care sectors. From giving non-verbal individuals a voice to reducing administrative burdens for staff, the conversation highlights how technology is enhancing human connection.

Tod Johnston returned to 6PR today with "The Long Lunch" afternoon show.  The Spud King and Tony Galati cut the red ribbon to officially open the show. 

Andy Shaw contacted the program following our interview with Master Builders WA on the prospect that bricklayers are earning $3 a brick. The Founder of Brickies Network - The Bricklayers Association of Australia says the skilled labour shortage is leaving the industry with a serious problem - 30 percent of workers move to other industries and don’t return and the fact that it takes 6-7 years to train a bricklayer.

For Have You Ever Wondered today Jules spoke to an expert in financial planning for the aged care sector. If you or a loved one is considering going into aged care what do you need to be mindful of? Should you sell the home to fund the aged care place and if you do what are the tax implications? Tap PLAY to hear the do’s and don’ts and some of the pitfalls in what can be a complex sector. Jennifer Langton, Head of Advice at Aged Care Steps joined 6PR Afternoons to break it down.

Every fortnight Julie-anne Sprague is joined by our travel expert, Justin Jamieson, to chat about the world of travel. This week the Founder of Get Lost magazine spoke about: Justin has just returned from Japan  The best tourist destinations to visit  What do cities like Nagano and Kanazawa offer? For more information from Justin Jamieson head to emag.getlostmagazine.com

CEO and Managing Director of FundWA and Ex-Atlassian Glenn Butcher joined 6PR Afternoons. 

Financial Counselling Australia, Coordinator of Financial Capability Lynda Edwards joined 6PR Afternoons. 

Beth Mooney chatted to Julie-anne Sprague live from Dubai where the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup has kicked off. Entering the tournament as the top ranked team ahead of longtime rivals England and India, Australia is beginning their quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive title. 

esearcher from Edith Cowan University Flavio Macau joined 6PR Afternoons to discuss the results from the research. 

City of Fremantle councillor Ben Lawver joined 6PR Afternoons. 

With the South-Western Long-necked Turtles nesting event in full swing, West Aussies are being urged to look out for the endangered reptile. The nesting event makes the turtles susceptible to cars, cyclists, dogs, and introduced foxes and feral cats putting their already declining population at risk. WA Wildlife CEO Dean Huxley told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons people should know what to do if they come across the creatures.

The first nationwide study into how Aussies buy and dispose of clothing has revealed people are buying too many clothes and are not disposing of them properly. An age difference highlighted three distinct groups of people who used their clothes and disposed of them in different ways.  School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT Professor Alice Payne told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons most people are doing at least one thing right.