Ever wondered why everyone’s obsessed with Temu, Shein, and tiny collectible toys?

Professor Chengsi Wang from Monash University joins us in the cereal box to unpack the world of online shopping. We dive into how social media and influencer culture are shaping our spending, the psychology behind collectible crazes like Sonny Angels and Labubu, and whether those “massive discounts” are really as good as they seem. 

Presenters: Sam Kelly, Brody Roper and Rubey Philip

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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Ever wondered why everyone&rsquo;s obsessed with Temu, Shein, and tiny collectible toys?
Professor Chengsi Wang from Monash University joins us in the cereal box to unpack the world of online shopping. We dive into how social media and influencer culture are shaping our spending, the psychology behind collectible crazes like Sonny Angels and Labubu, and whether those &ldquo;massive discounts&rdquo; are really as good as they seem.&nbsp;
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Presenters: Sam Kelly, Brody Roper and Rubey Philip
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻
Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN
Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

Shake your boxes, pour your macadamia milk and get excited because SYN's breakfast flagship is on the airwaves all through 2025.

Meet Harper, Emma, Sam, Nili, Brody, Ella, Ruta, Jessica, Rubey and esteemed brekky guests around the table for the most important show of the day.

Out of the box Monday to Friday from 7:30am on SYN 90.7FM.

Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN

Shake your boxes, pour your macadamia milk and get excited because SYN's breakfast flagship is on the airwaves all through 2025.
Meet Harper, Emma, Sam, Nili, Brody, Ella, Ruta, Jessica, Rubey and esteemed brekky guests around the table for the most important show of the day.
Out of the box Monday to Friday from 7:30am on SYN 90.7FM.
Stay in the loop&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/getcerealsyn/">@GetCerealSYN</a>

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INTERVIEW | E-commerce trends and online shopping

We chat with Clare Williams, Indigenous Arts Officer at The Torch Project, about Future Dreaming — an exhibition showcasing works by First Nations artists currently incarcerated across Victoria. Each artwork reflects the artist’s vision for the future, from personal and spiritual hopes to social and environmental change.

Clare shares what inspired the exhibition’s title, the powerful stories behind some of the featured pieces, and how audiences can support The Torch’s work in empowering artists through art — both during and beyond incarceration.

Presenters: Sam Kelly, Brody Roper and Rubey Philp

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻

Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN

Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

We chat with Clare Williams, Indigenous Arts Officer at The Torch Project, about Future Dreaming &mdash; an exhibition showcasing works by First Nations artists currently incarcerated across Victoria. Each artwork reflects the artist&rsquo;s vision for the future, from personal and spiritual hopes to social and environmental change.
Clare shares what inspired the exhibition&rsquo;s title, the powerful stories behind some of the featured pieces, and how audiences can support The Torch&rsquo;s work in empowering artists through art &mdash; both during and beyond incarceration.
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Presenters: Sam Kelly, Brody Roper and Rubey Philp
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻
Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN
Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

INTERVIEW | Future Dreaming with The Torch Project

It’s another jam-packed Wednesday in the Get Cereal studio with Sam, Rubey and Brody! In Midweek Confessions, Brody comes to terms with going grey at 23 while Rubey shares a train disaster involving her baby angel figurine.

For this week’s Firsts, the team celebrates the first space selfie by Buzz Aldrin in 1966, before chatting with Tanya Hill from the Melbourne Planetarium about iconic space photos and what’s next for stargazers.

They’re also joined by Clare Williams, Indigenous Arts Officer at The Torch Project, to talk about the Future Dreaming exhibition and its connection to storytelling through art. And to top it off, John Yanko performs live in the studio for Aussie Music Month.

Presenters: Sam Kelly, Brody Roper and Rubey Philp

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻

Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN

Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

It&rsquo;s another jam-packed Wednesday in the Get Cereal studio with Sam, Rubey and Brody! In Midweek Confessions, Brody comes to terms with going grey at 23 while Rubey shares a train disaster involving her baby angel figurine.
For this week&rsquo;s Firsts, the team celebrates the first space selfie by Buzz Aldrin in 1966, before chatting with Tanya Hill from the Melbourne Planetarium about iconic space photos and what&rsquo;s next for stargazers.
They&rsquo;re also joined by Clare Williams, Indigenous Arts Officer at The Torch Project, to talk about the Future Dreaming exhibition and its connection to storytelling through art. And to top it off, John Yanko performs live in the studio for Aussie Music Month.
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Presenters: Sam Kelly, Brody Roper and Rubey Philp
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻
Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN
Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

FULL SHOW | Grey hairs, space selfies and dreamtime art

Rising local Melbourne indie pop artist, James Williams, joins the Cereal Box, fresh off his release of his recent singles for a live acoustic version of his song, 'Be Alright' in honour of Australian Music Month!

Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Ruta Alai, Jessica Djendria

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻

Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN

Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

Rising local Melbourne indie pop artist, James Williams, joins the Cereal Box, fresh off his release of his recent singles for a live acoustic version of his song, 'Be Alright' in honour of Australian Music Month!
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Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Ruta Alai, Jessica Djendria
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻
Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN
Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

INTERVIEW | E-commerce trends and online shopping

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