The Robot Queen – Inside the Future of AI and Robotics with Marita Cheng

Are robots just a bit of fun, or are they a genuine threat to our jobs and our future?  Brent sits down with award-winning roboticist, inventor, and former Young Australian of the Year Marita Cheng AM. From building telepresence robots that let hospitalized kids attend school to pioneering cutting…

Lights, Camera, Action! With Leonie Thomas – Idaho Fairytales, Logies Drama, and Pop Royalty

From Hollywood weddings featuring a surprise Coldplay performance and Bruce Willis's heartwarming family appearance to wild red carpet shocks at the Logies and celebrating the legacy of Aussie music legend Johnny Young, we have your entertainment world covered!  In this episode, we are joined by o…

The New Era of Alzheimer's Blood Tests – Should You Have One? with Associate Professor Joyce Siette

For years, checking for Alzheimer's disease meant enduring costly brain scans or invasive spinal taps, usually only after severe symptoms had already appeared. Brent is joined by leading health services researcher Associate Professor Joyce Siette, Deputy Director of The MARCS Institute for Brain, …

How Your Dog's Brain Reads Human Smiles with Dr Andrew Cornwell

Did you know that when you smile at a dog—even a complete stranger's dog on the street—their brain registers it the exact same way it registers a tasty treat?  Brent is joined by our resident vet Dr Andrew Cornwell, owner of the Cardiff and Cameron Park veterinary hospitals, to explore a fascinati…

Nutrition Decoded – The Evolution of the Australian Healthy Eating Pyramid with Dr Emma Beckett

Remember when low-fat crazes ruled, carbs were king, and the food pyramid looked completely different?  In this special National Science Week episode of Nutrition Decoded, Brent sits down with registered nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett to take a fascinating look back at the history of the Australian …

The Plastic-Liver Link & The Science of Microplastics – Cutting Through the Hype with Dr Cassandra Rauert

We all know plastics are clogging up our oceans, but what are they actually doing to the inside of our bodies?  Headlines frequently warn that everyday plastics are invading human organs, harming our livers, and worsening health. But how much of that is solid science, and how much is hype? Brent i…

Decoding Your DNA – How Environment Shapes Our Genes with Dr Razia Zakarya

From the old belief that our health is entirely written in our DNA to groundbreaking discoveries proving that lifestyle and environment act as molecular dimmer switches, the science of health is changing forever.  Brent unpacks the fascinating field of epigenetics with leading researcher Dr Razia …

Cosmic Mysteries – Alien Worlds, Star Identity Crises, and Space Vision Risks with David Reneke

From what it actually takes for a giant ball of gas to ignite into a true star to the hidden medical hazards astronauts face in zero gravity, the cosmos is full of incredible surprises.  David Reneke joins Brent for a wild ride through the universe. We explore the physics of nuclear fusion, look a…

The Venom Doc – Inside the Wild World of Professor Bryan Fry

From milking deadly taipans across 40 countries and surviving harrowing close calls to turning nature’s most lethal toxins into life-saving medicines, this is a walk on the wild side.  Brent sits down with world-renowned toxicologist, adventurer, and global icon Professor Bryan Fry—better known as…

Tech Talk with Stephen Fenech – EVs, Stadium Wi-Fi, and Lightning-Fast Deliveries

From next-gen electric vehicles and massive stadium networks to five-hour e-commerce deliveries, the tech landscape is moving faster than ever.  In this episode of Tech Talk, Brent sits down with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech to unpack the latest gadgets, gear, and digital trends shaping our wo…