ONE WORD STORY | The tale of Oscar and his many rats!

Ella puts Ruta and Connor's creativity to the test with a game of One Word Story, where the team must use a specific name, object, location and catch-phrase to create a story, all the while saying only one word at a time, in preparation for World Storytelling Day. From a man named Oscar with rats i…

INTERVIEW | The 10-year anniversary of the Melbourne Women in Film Festival

The Melbourne Women in Film Festival director Sian, joins the Cereal Box to discuss exciting films and programs apart of the Festival this year! Sian teases a specific local Melbourne film-making duo, the highlights of the festival over the decade, and events that people should look forward to! Pr…

FULL SHOW | Ha ha ha ha ha

Ella, Ruta, and Connor are doing a mixture of chuckles, cackles, and guffaws today in honour of National Let’s Laugh Day, but are they funny in the first place? They'll have to consult this week's Thursday quiz to find out! They also chat to Festival Director Sian Mitchell about the Melbourne Women…

INTERVIEW | Matt Genever on Global Recycling Day and simple changes

Sam chats with Matt Genever, CEO of Sustainability Victoria, in recognition of Global Recycling Day, unpacking why recycling matters more than many people realise and where our recycling actually ends up. They discuss common mistakes people make when recycling, simple changes that can make a real …

INTERVIEW | Noah Holland on Hold My Beer and starting stand-up

Sam, Jess and Ruta chat with Noah Holland about their upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Hold My Beer. They talk about how Noah first got into stand-up, the journey from Adelaide to Melbourne, and what audiences can expect from the show.   Presenters: Sam Kelly, Ruta Alai and J…

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | Awkward moments, crush chaos and a theme song

Now with an official theme song, Midweek Confessions has arrived just in time for National Awkward Moments Day. Ruta, as always, aims to seek validation for a variety of awkward moments, while Jess takes us on a part two of embarrassing moments ft. her crush. Sam gains our sympathy in his failure t…

FULL SHOW | Reduce, re-use and recycle...the dab?

Sam, Jess and Ruta celebrate Global Recycling Day by discussing old pop-culture trends they'd like to see have a comeback, as well as old items they still own, which are well-past their used date! From snow leopard teddy bears to dodgy wallets to sentimental eyeshadow palettes, the Cereal Box is bu…

FULL SHOW | St Patrick’s Day, mythical creatures and childhood hobbies

Sam steps in for Ella alongside Matilda and Maddy for a St Patrick’s Day themed Cereal Box. The team dive into the origins of the holiday, chat about leprechauns, and spiral into a broader debate about mythological creatures — including which one they’d be. From there, the conversation turns nosta…

MOVIE MONDAY | Up

Sam, Maddy and Connor take on Movie Monday with the Pixar classic Up, in honour of Wellderly Day. The trio revisit the emotional adventure, reflect on its themes about ageing and living life to the fullest, and attempt the very serious task of comparing the film to a breakfast food. Presenters: Sa…

WELLLDERLY DAY | Wisdom from the grandparents

In celebration of Wellderly Day, Sam sits down with his grandparents to talk about what it really means to live well at any age. They share the habits and routines that keep them feeling young, the lessons they’ve learned about living a good life, and what happiness and health look like for them to…