BELLY – The tastiest show on BayFM.

Food related interviews with people doing their thing, for the greater good of humanity and the planet.

Sharing stories from the BELLY of the community, locally and globally.

Delightfully drizzling morsels of momentary mindfulness into your ears and hearts.

Sweet beats for treats.

Loosen your belt and make some room – Tuesday’s 9-11am.

BELLY &ndash; The tastiest show on BayFM.
Food related interviews with people doing their thing, for the greater good of humanity and the planet.
Sharing stories from the BELLY of the community, locally and globally.
Delightfully drizzling morsels of momentary mindfulness into your ears and hearts.
Sweet beats for treats.
Loosen your belt and make some room &ndash; Tuesday&rsquo;s 9-11am.

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Belly Podcast - 29 April 2025

Today’s show is all about flavour, curiosity, and the stories that shape our communities, both in the kitchen and far beyond it.

First up, we’re joined by Laura Simpson, Content Director at Taste.com.au, here to celebrate the launch of their Taste the World campaign. Australians are cooking more adventurously than ever, and this campaign taps right into that growing appetite for new skills, bold flavours, and dishes from every corner of the globe. Laura’s going to share what inspired the project, what it reveals about our cooking habits, and why now is the perfect moment for home cooks to explore the world without leaving your kitchen. Head to taste.com.au for a plethora of recipes!

Then we’re switching gears but staying firmly in the world of discovery with our second guest, branch technician from the Byron library Bronwyn Miller.

If you haven’t stepped inside your library in a while, you might be surprised by just how much is happening behind those doors. We’ll talk about why libraries are more relevant than ever, the unexpected things you can borrow or do there, and the huge range of services on offer — from free Wi‑Fi and PC bookings to scrabble groups, story time sessions, junior listeners, and even a textiles group that meets every fortnight.

We’ll also look at what’s available for seniors, how programs are evolving, and the workshops that have been running and we’ll hear about an exciting community project focused on collecting local stories and historical memories, a chance for people to share their experiences and help preserve the history of our region. Share Your Stories is the name of the project, and we’ll hear how you or someone you know can get involved in preserving Byron's history.

So, whether you’re hungry for global flavours or curious about what your library can offer you in 2026, today’s show is packed with ways of making your tastebuds dance and your book worm wiggle!

Sweet beats for treats and todays vibe is spacious, global, delicious and delightful. 

Today&rsquo;s show is all about flavour, curiosity, and the stories that shape our communities, both in the kitchen and far beyond it.
First up, we&rsquo;re joined by Laura Simpson, Content Director at Taste.com.au, here to celebrate the launch of their Taste the World campaign. Australians are cooking more adventurously than ever, and this campaign taps right into that growing appetite for new skills, bold flavours, and dishes from every corner of the globe. Laura&rsquo;s going to share what inspired the project, what it reveals about our cooking habits, and why now is the perfect moment for home cooks to explore the world without leaving your kitchen. Head to <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/">taste.com.au</a> for a plethora of recipes!
Then we&rsquo;re switching gears but staying firmly in the world of discovery with our second guest, branch technician from the Byron library Bronwyn Miller.
If you haven&rsquo;t stepped inside your library in a while, you might be surprised by just how much is happening behind those doors. We&rsquo;ll talk about why libraries are more relevant than ever, the unexpected things you can borrow or do there, and the huge range of services on offer &mdash; from free Wi‑Fi and PC bookings to scrabble groups, story time sessions, junior listeners, and even a textiles group that meets every fortnight.
We&rsquo;ll also look at what&rsquo;s available for seniors, how programs are evolving, and the workshops that have been running and we&rsquo;ll hear about an exciting community project focused on collecting local stories and historical memories, a chance for people to share their experiences and help preserve the history of our region. Share Your Stories is the name of the project, and we&rsquo;ll hear how you or someone you know can get involved in preserving Byron's history.
So, whether you&rsquo;re hungry for global flavours or curious about what your library can offer you in 2026, today&rsquo;s show is packed with ways of making your tastebuds dance and your book worm wiggle!
Sweet beats for treats and todays vibe is spacious, global, delicious and delightful.&nbsp;

Belly Podcast - 14 April 2026. Guests: Laura Simpson & Bronwyn Miller

Declaring today a public holiday, because it's just too beautiful a day to work. 

A music filled Belly to match the mood. 

Enjoy :)

Declaring today a public holiday, because it's just too beautiful a day to work.&nbsp;
A music filled Belly to match the mood.&nbsp;
Enjoy :)

Belly Podcast - 7 April 2026 Sweet Beats

Today we’re talking about something tiny but massively important: the HONEYBEE.

Across Australia, including right here in NSW, our bees are under pressure like never before. The parasite called the Varroa mite has well and truly arrived, and it’s changing the future of beekeeping, farming, and even the food on our plates.

Varroa has reshaped the way we care for our hives, the way we think about honey, and the way we manage pests in a world that values clean, chemical‑free food. It’s a story that stretches from the flowers in our gardens to the shelves in our kitchens, and it’s a story still being written.

On the show today we’ll explore what Varroa really means for bees and beekeepers, the chemical and organic treatments now forced to be part of hive management, and how those choices connect to the quality of the honey we buy and the values we hold. 

But more importantly, we’ll honour the remarkable resilience of the people behind the hives, because if there’s one thing this journey has shown, it’s that beekeepers are innovators, problem‑solvers, and caretakers of both bees and landscapes.

Today we&rsquo;re talking about something tiny but massively important: the HONEYBEE.
Across Australia, including right here in NSW, our bees are under pressure like never before. The parasite called the Varroa mite has well and truly arrived, and it&rsquo;s changing the future of beekeeping, farming, and even the food on our plates.
Varroa has reshaped the way we care for our hives, the way we think about honey, and the way we manage pests in a world that values clean, chemical‑free food. It&rsquo;s a story that stretches from the flowers in our gardens to the shelves in our kitchens, and it&rsquo;s a story still being written.
On the show today we&rsquo;ll explore what Varroa really means for bees and beekeepers, the chemical and organic treatments now forced to be part of hive management, and how those choices connect to the quality of the honey we buy and the values we hold.&nbsp;
But more importantly, we&rsquo;ll honour the remarkable resilience of the people behind the hives, because if there&rsquo;s one thing this journey has shown, it&rsquo;s that beekeepers are innovators, problem‑solvers, and caretakers of both bees and landscapes.

Belly Podcast - 29 April 2025

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