When did Mozart die? Which Melbourne team finished highest on the AFL ladder? And alphabetically, what's the first Melbourne suburb without an A or E in its name?

Jess, Ella and Sam play off to claim the title as #1 Cruncher for 2025.

Listen to the semi-finals here!

Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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When did Mozart die? Which Melbourne team finished highest on the AFL ladder? And alphabetically, what's the first Melbourne suburb without an A or E in its name?
Jess, Ella and Sam play off to claim the title as #1 Cruncher for 2025.
<a href="https://pod.link/1216006592">Listen to the semi-finals here!</a>
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Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger
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

THE CRUNCH | Top delivery orders and most streamed artists in the 2025 Grand Final

Train experts Martin aka 'Taitset' and Phillip Mallis, who have a combined total of 91,000 subscribers on Youtube join Ella and Harper to dicuss all things Metro Tunnel and Victoria's train network in the ultimate showdown! We hear opinons on Melbourne's latest infrastructure development and what's next for Melbourne's train network, before the ultimate train quiz - who is Melbourne's top expert?!

Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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Train experts Martin aka 'Taitset' and Phillip Mallis, who have a combined total of 91,000 subscribers on Youtube join Ella and Harper to dicuss all things Metro Tunnel and Victoria's train network in the ultimate showdown! We hear opinons on Melbourne's latest infrastructure development and what's next for Melbourne's train network, before the ultimate train quiz - who is Melbourne's top expert?!
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Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger
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 | Taitset and Phillip Mallis lock horns in a Melbourne train quiz

Gemma Van Der Hurk joins Harper and Ella in the Cereal Box as a PhD student in cell biology/genetics at the University of Melbourne, to teach us about human olfactory recepters - aka smell detecters! We ask why certain people experience smell and taste differently (eg. ants, coriander) and why humans are the only species that can actually smell rain!

Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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Gemma Van Der Hurk joins Harper and Ella in the Cereal Box as a PhD student in cell biology/genetics at the University of Melbourne, to teach us about human olfactory recepters - aka smell detecters! We ask why certain people experience smell and taste differently (eg. ants, coriander) and why humans are the only species that can actually smell rain!
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Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger
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 | Why can Ella smell ants? 

It's the final show of the year!

Ella and Harper host a Cereal Box full of guests to round out a huge year for Melbourne and for the show: Crunch finalists, Gemma the smellologist and Melbourne's top 'gunzels'.

Plus, who's the older soul? After weeks of debate, Spotify shows us the conclusive answer.

Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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It's the final show of the year!
Ella and Harper host a Cereal Box full of guests to round out a huge year for Melbourne and for the show: Crunch finalists, Gemma the smellologist and Melbourne's top 'gunzels'.
Plus, who's the older soul? After weeks of debate, Spotify shows us the conclusive answer.
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Presenters: Ella Le Fournour, Harper Pestinger
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻
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Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

FULL SHOW | Train boys, Ella's superpower and the ultimate Crunch-off

Ever wondered the speed a Cheetah can reach in just 3 seconds? Tune into this Thursdays CRUNCH to find out! 

Crunchmaster Ruta quizzes Jess and Nili on how many Spiderman movies they can name and has them battle it out in a 'finish the Christmas movie line' challenge. 

Presenters: Ruta Alai, Jessica Djendria, Nili Javid

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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Ever wondered the speed a Cheetah can reach in just 3 seconds? Tune into this Thursdays CRUNCH to find out!&nbsp;
Crunchmaster Ruta quizzes Jess and Nili on how many Spiderman movies they can name and has them battle it out in a 'finish the Christmas movie line' challenge.&nbsp;
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Presenters: Ruta Alai, Jessica Djendria, Nili Javid
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
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THE CRUNCH | The Grinch, Spiderman and Cheetahs

Monnie, known as @monnie.mp3 on Instagram, is a Melbourne based indie-rock and alt-pop musician who joins us in the Cereal Box to chat about their songwriting process, give a sneak peak into their Spotify Wrapped and perform the first ever acoustic rendition of their recent single "Chips" live in the studio! 

Presenters: Nili Javid, Jessica Djendria, Ruta Alai

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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Monnie, known as @monnie.mp3 on Instagram, is a Melbourne based indie-rock and alt-pop musician who joins us in the Cereal Box to chat about their songwriting process, give a sneak peak into their Spotify Wrapped and perform the first ever acoustic rendition of their recent single "Chips" live in the studio!&nbsp;
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Presenters: Nili Javid, Jessica Djendria, Ruta Alai
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
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INTERVIEW AND LIVE SONG | Monnie

The iconic Christmas rom-com, Love Actually, has an Off-Broadway musical parody that is debuting in Melbourne from the 5th to 23rd of December at the Athenaeum Theatre! We are joined by the Associate Producer, Ashley Taylor Tickell in the Cereal Box to discuss how this parody captures the essence of the film's most iconic moments. 

Presenters: Ruta Alai, Jessica Djendria, Nili Javid

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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The iconic Christmas rom-com, Love Actually,&nbsp;has an Off-Broadway musical parody that is debuting in Melbourne from the 5th to 23rd of December at the Athenaeum Theatre! We are joined by the Associate Producer, Ashley Taylor Tickell in the Cereal Box to discuss how this parody captures the essence of the film's most iconic moments.&nbsp;
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Presenters: Ruta Alai, Jessica Djendria, Nili Javid
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
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Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN
Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au

INTERVIEW | Love Actually The Musical Parody

Australia’s first digital theme park is redefining the way we have fun – it’s called Dreamskape. With VR rides, 3D coasters, and over 150 immersive experiences, it’s changing the way the next generation will play. Today we are joined in the Cereal Box by Dreamskape’s Marketing Specialist, Olivia Cheung, to tell us more. 

Presenters: Jessica Djendria, Ruta Alai, Nili Javid

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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Australia&rsquo;s first digital theme park is redefining the way we have fun &ndash; it&rsquo;s called Dreamskape. With VR rides, 3D coasters, and over 150 immersive experiences, it&rsquo;s changing the way the next generation will play. Today we are joined in the Cereal Box by Dreamskape&rsquo;s Marketing Specialist, Olivia Cheung, to tell us more.&nbsp;
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Presenters: Jessica Djendria, Ruta Alai, Nili Javid
Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger
We're live weekdays on SYN from 7:30am 📻
Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN
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INTERVIEW | Australia’s first digital theme park: Dreamskape

On the final Thursday show of the season, Nili, Ruta and Jess take on their Spotify Wrapped results, discover what Christmas movie character they are (as per their weekly BuzzFeed quiz) and overall very much get into the festive holiday spirit! 

Tune in to hear about Australia's first ever digital theme park, Love Actually The Musical Parody and to experience a live acoustic song from the Melbourne-based musician, Monnie.

Presenters: Nili Javid, 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

On the final Thursday show of the season, Nili, Ruta and Jess take on their Spotify Wrapped results, discover what Christmas movie character they are (as per their weekly BuzzFeed quiz) and overall very much get into the festive holiday spirit!&nbsp;
Tune in to hear about Australia's first ever digital theme park, Love Actually The Musical Parody and to experience a live acoustic song from the Melbourne-based musician, Monnie.
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Presenters: Nili Javid, 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

FULL SHOW | Spotify wrapped, parodies and Christmas movie characters

unchmaster Sam put Rubey and Brody through a chaotic trivia gauntlet this week — from what year humans first walked on the moon, to how many kilos of potatoes the average Aussie eats per year.
He also quizzed them on Ozzy Osbourne’s actual age, how far Ballarat is from Melbourne, and what percentage of communication is verbal vs body language and tone.

 

Presenters: Sam Kelly, Brody Roper and Rubey Philp

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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unchmaster Sam put Rubey and Brody through a chaotic trivia gauntlet this week &mdash; from what year humans first walked on the moon, to how many kilos of potatoes the average Aussie eats per year. He also quizzed them on Ozzy Osbourne&rsquo;s actual age, how far Ballarat is from Melbourne, and what percentage of communication is verbal vs body language and tone.
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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

THE CRUNCH | Moon landings and Ozzy Osbourne’s age??

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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