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-edge AI for the vision-impaired, Marita separates science fiction from reality, exploring how humans and machines can successfully coexist. 


Human-Centred Tech: How robotics and AI are solving real-world challenges, from medical telepresence to independence for people with disabilities. 


Hype vs. Reality: Cutting through media fear to look at what robots can actually achieve safely today.


Empowering the Workforce: Shifting the narrative from robots taking jobs to machines augmenting human creativity and capability.


Inspiring the Next Generation: Marita’s incredible journey founding Robogals to encourage young girls to enter engineering and STEM fields. 

If you want a fascinating, grounded look at the tech revolution reshaping our world, this is an absolute must-listen.

Are robots just a bit of fun, or are they a genuine threat to our jobs and our future?&nbsp;
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-edge AI for the vision-impaired, Marita separates science fiction from reality, exploring how humans and machines can successfully coexist.&nbsp;
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Human-Centred Tech: How robotics and AI are solving real-world challenges, from medical telepresence to independence for people with disabilities. 
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Hype vs. Reality: Cutting through media fear to look at what robots can actually achieve safely today.
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Empowering the Workforce: Shifting the narrative from robots taking jobs to machines augmenting human creativity and capability.
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Inspiring the Next Generation: Marita&rsquo;s incredible journey founding Robogals to encourage young girls to enter engineering and STEM fields. 
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If you want a fascinating, grounded look at the tech revolution reshaping our world, this is an absolute must-listen.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Afternoons with Brent Bultitude

Brent’s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69.

Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what’s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

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

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 our resident gossip queen Leonie Thomas from Gossip Girl Unleashed Queen for our weekly segment Lights, Camera, Leonie! We dive straight into the biggest celebrity stories making headlines across the globe and right here at home.


A Whimsical Idaho Wedding: Inside Tallulah Willis and Justin Acee's "Alice in Wonderland" celebration, featuring a custom Balenciaga gown, a surprise set by Chris Martin, and a tender moment with Bruce Willis.


Nicole Kidman's New Chapter: Unpacking the Oscar winner's candid British Vogue interview about "free falling" and navigating life after her high-profile divorce.


Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan: Stepping into the Oval Office for the gripping new historical drama The Brink of War chronicling the 1986 Reykjavík Summit.


Kylie's Record-Breaking Tour: How the Princess of Pop's blockbuster Tension Tour shattered personal records and pulled in a massive $78.4 million.


The 2026 Logies Shockers: From Sam Pang's surprise Gold Logie win to historic tributes for Deborah Mailman.


Remembering Johnny Young: Celebrating the extraordinary life and songwriting legacy of the Aussie entertainment titan who shaped generations.

If you want all the latest celebrity tea and entertainment insider news, this is an absolute must-listen.

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!&nbsp;
In this episode, we are joined by our resident gossip queen Leonie Thomas from Gossip Girl Unleashed Queen for our weekly segment Lights, Camera, Leonie! We dive straight into the biggest celebrity stories making headlines across the globe and right here at home.
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A Whimsical Idaho Wedding: Inside Tallulah Willis and Justin Acee's "Alice in Wonderland" celebration, featuring a custom Balenciaga gown, a surprise set by Chris Martin, and a tender moment with Bruce Willis.
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Nicole Kidman's New Chapter: Unpacking the Oscar winner's candid British Vogue interview about "free falling" and navigating life after her high-profile divorce.
</li>
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Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan: Stepping into the Oval Office for the gripping new historical drama The Brink of War chronicling the 1986 Reykjav&iacute;k Summit.
</li>
<li>
Kylie's Record-Breaking Tour: How the Princess of Pop's blockbuster Tension Tour shattered personal records and pulled in a massive $78.4 million.
</li>
<li>
The 2026 Logies Shockers: From Sam Pang's surprise Gold Logie win to historic tributes for Deborah Mailman.
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Remembering Johnny Young: Celebrating the extraordinary life and songwriting legacy of the Aussie entertainment titan who shaped generations.
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If you want all the latest celebrity tea and entertainment insider news, this is an absolute must-listen.

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

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, Behaviour and Development at Western Sydney University. We break down the major medical revolution of simple, low-cost blood tests that can spot warning signs of Alzheimer's years in advance, exploring what a positive or negative result actually means for you and your family.


Beyond Invasive Tests: How straightforward blood biomarkers are replacing expensive brain imaging and painful lumbar punctures.


The Power of Early Detection: Catching biological proteins like tau and amyloid up to a decade before clinical symptoms manifest, offering a vital window for lifestyle changes and treatments.


Rule Out vs. Rule In: Why these early-market blood tests are exceptional at ruling out Alzheimer's with a negative result, while a positive result requires further clinical context.


Navigating Next Steps: Practical, expert guidance on why you should start with an open conversation with your GP if you have concerns about memory or cognitive changes.

If you want to understand how cutting-edge neuroscience is reshaping brain health and early detection, this is an absolute must-listen.

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, Behaviour and Development at <a href="https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/marcs" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjktajkwauWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQnQE">Western Sydney University</a>. We break down the major medical revolution of simple, low-cost blood tests that can spot warning signs of Alzheimer's years in advance, exploring what a positive or negative result actually means for you and your family.
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Beyond Invasive Tests: How straightforward blood biomarkers are replacing expensive brain imaging and painful lumbar punctures.
</li>
<li>
The Power of Early Detection: Catching biological proteins like tau and amyloid up to a decade before clinical symptoms manifest, offering a vital window for lifestyle changes and treatments.
</li>
<li>
Rule Out vs. Rule In: Why these early-market blood tests are exceptional at ruling out Alzheimer's with a negative result, while a positive result requires further clinical context.
</li>
<li>
Navigating Next Steps: Practical, expert guidance on why you should start with an open conversation with your GP if you have concerns about memory or cognitive changes.
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</ul>
If you want to understand how cutting-edge neuroscience is reshaping brain health and early detection, this is an absolute must-listen.

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

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 fascinating new study published in iScience. Using awake, unsedated dogs inside MRI scanners, researchers discovered that human smiles light up the canine reward center (the caudate nucleus)—proving just how deeply our pets are wired to read our faces, moods, and emotions.


Smiles Equal Treats: How visual expressions trigger the exact same brain chemistry in dogs as receiving a favourite snack or toy.


Reading Negative Emotions: Unpacking how brain scans show dogs can distinguish between fear, anger, and sadness.


In-Clinic Care & Calm Expressions: Why maintaining a calm, welcoming face is critical when handling nervous animal patients.


The Power of the Sniff: Why letting your dog take their time to sniff on walks is essential for their mental health and emotional well-being.


Common Myths: Debunking everyday misconceptions about dog communication—including the classic "guilty look" after a chewed-up couch.

If you love your four-legged best friend and want to understand what's really going on inside their head, this is an absolute must-listen.

Did you know that when you smile at a dog&mdash;even a complete stranger's dog on the street&mdash;their brain registers it the exact same way it registers a tasty treat?&nbsp;
Brent is joined by our resident vet&nbsp;Dr Andrew Cornwell, owner of the Cardiff and Cameron Park veterinary hospitals, to explore a fascinating new study published in iScience. Using awake, unsedated dogs inside MRI scanners, researchers discovered that human smiles light up the canine reward center (the caudate nucleus)&mdash;proving just how deeply our pets are wired to read our faces, moods, and emotions.
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Smiles Equal Treats: How visual expressions trigger the exact same brain chemistry in dogs as receiving a favourite snack or toy.
</li>
<li>
Reading Negative Emotions: Unpacking how brain scans show dogs can distinguish between fear, anger, and sadness.
</li>
<li>
In-Clinic Care &amp; Calm Expressions: Why maintaining a calm, welcoming face is critical when handling nervous animal patients.
</li>
<li>
The Power of the Sniff: Why letting your dog take their time to sniff on walks is essential for their mental health and emotional well-being.
</li>
<li>
Common Myths: Debunking everyday misconceptions about dog communication&mdash;including the classic "guilty look" after a chewed-up couch.
</li>
</ul>
If you love your four-legged best friend and want to understand what's really going on inside their head, this is an absolute must-listen.

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

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