Overnights with Phil O'Neil

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The conflict in Iran has seen fertilizer prices and shortages hamstring our farmers. Katharina Belt  Postdoctoral Researcher in Agricultural Science at the University of Western Australia joins Phil to speak on the impact of this and the importance of nitrogen fertilizer 

Sports leagues’ concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise. Leon Harris, Clinical Legal Educator/Course Coordinator, School of Law and Society, University of the Sunshine Coast speaks to Phil on what needs to change.   

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Mike King a former criminal investigator with 28 years of law enforcement experience and the creator of the true-crime platform Profiling Evil Joins Phil to speak on his upcoming Australian tour about the  Psychology of Cults.  In his show Mike discusses the psychology and recruitment tactics used by infamous groups like Jonestown, Heaven's Gate, and NXIVM.  Tour details and tickets - https://www.tegdainty.com/tour/tpoc26web/ 

Professor David Flint chats to Phil O'Neil on the week’s important issues & political news. Link to the article: https://www.spectator.com.au/author/david-flint/ 

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When can you access your super early? Susan Thorp, Professor and Head of the Department of Banking and Finance at Monash University speaks to Phil on what we need to know 

One Nation has long claimed to represent the 'working class' – and that makes it a serious threat to Labor. Emily Foley Postdoctoral research fellow, Flinders University joins Phil to explain how the change came about and what this means for upcoming elections. 

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Back pain effects so many, is there something we can do to help this. Mark Hancock Professor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University speaks to Phil on a new study about how we can alleviate low back pain.

Phil chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

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New data has suggested Australian city-dwellers are chasing a fading country dream. Matthew Benns, the Bush Summit Correspondent joins Phil to go through this study. 

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There are 130 million pieces of space debris in Earth’s orbit, each one travelling at around 8 to 10 kilometers an hour. Sara Webb an astrophysicist based at Swinburne University joins Phil to discuss what this means if you are inside the international space station.    National Science Week is happening from Saturday 15th until Sunday 23rd August. There are more than 2,500 events with some amazing scientists around the country. To find an event near you, just go to scienceweek.net.au.

For the behind the song segment Russell Hitchcock from Air Supply joins Phil to speak on the meaning of the song "All out of Love."

Leith Van Onselen from Macro business Joins Phil for the Treasury of Common Sense 

For Paranormal Friday, Phil speaks to Harvey More a paranormal investigator who can detect spirits through unusual scents on his ghost tours.   

Australian TV Legend Larry Emdur joins Phil for the Peeping Tom segment to speak about his new Whisky Brand 'The Ben Buckler" and his career. 

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Senior Lecturer University of Wollongong, Dr Jody Moller joins Phil to speak on all things Vaping for National Science Week.  National Science Week is happening from Saturday 15th until Sunday 23rd August. There are more than 2,500 events with some amazing scientists around the country. To find an event near you, just go to scienceweek.net.au.

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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, renowned author and science commentator answers listeners questions with Phi 

Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser, Author at the Spectator Magazine Terry Barnes joins Phil O'Neil to discuss the week in politics

Jason Morrison, broadcaster and 2GB Contributor joins Phil to discuss all the current news 

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Question Time is becoming increasingly focused on Prime Ministers, but Opposition Leaders are becoming less dominant. So, is it a heavy-weight title fight or all-in-brawl?  Daniel Casey, Lecturer, Politics and International Relations, Australian Catholic University Speaks to Phil on the meaning of question time in todays world.     

The Tomago Smelter in the Hunter Valley has recently been given $2.3 Billion dollar bailout to keep running. Roy Green Emeritus Professor of Innovation at the  University of Technology Sydney joins Phil to explain how this is no ordinary bailout.   

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Peter Moroney, Director of Investigations & Risk at Nemesis Consultancy Group joins Phil to discuss if the newly announced gun buyback scheme and if it will address hate     

Marita Cheng founder and CEO of Aubot, the company behind the telepresence robot Teleport joins Phil to discuss all things robots including, are robots ‘cute’ and just a bit of fun, are they a threat to the human race and how likely are they to take our jobs. National Science Week is happening from Saturday August 15th to Sunday August 23rd with more than 2,500 amazing scientists hosting events right across the country. To find an event near you, just go to scienceweek.net au

Professor David Flint chats to Phil O'Neil on the week’s important issues & political news. Link to the article: https://www.spectator.com.au/author/david-flint/ 

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Robert Monterosso, Research Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney joins Phil to explain why the Pentagon is suddenly interested in a tiny town in NSW

Sarah Swain, Senior Journalist in News & Travel at Nine joins Phil to discuss the airline perks that are actually worth spending money on. 

The Reverend Richard ‘Shorty’ Brown is a veteran of the Battle of Long Tan which was fought by D Company, 6RAR. It was one of Australia’s fiercest and most intense engagements of the Vietnam War. On the 60th Anniversary August 18th 2026, Richard speaks to Phil of the Battle of Long Tan and his memories from that day

What is currently going in North Korea? Professor Michael Cohen  Associate Professor and academic director of the National Security  College at ANU joins Phil to speak on where we currently stand.   

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Scams are becoming more sophisticated and and new media is developing so fast. However, Saffron Howden, PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra joins Phil to explain how in under 60 minutes older people can learn media literacy.  

Phil chats with Russell Setright, Australia’s best known Naturopath & author of ‘Get Well in the Golden Years, to get the latest in health and well-being news.

Host of Healthy Living on 2GB/4BC Dr Ross Walker joins Phil to explain all things vertigo. 

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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, renowned author and science commentator speaks to Phil on Project Anchor theories 

Sarah Swain, Senior Journalist in News & Travel at Nine joins Phil to discuss Jetstar's announcement that they will charge customers for carry on luggage 

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For the behind the song segment Iain Harvie from Del Amitri joins Phil to speak on the meaning of the song 'Nothing Ever Happens'

For Paranormal Friday, Phil speaks with Grant Lavac, a UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) researcher, activist, and podcaster of the The Unexplained Rundown  based in Melbourne, Australia about The Westall 60th Anniversary: a 1966 mass UFO sighting in Melbourne where over a hundred students and staff witnessed unexplained objects.

Leith Van Onselen from Macro business Joins Phil for the Treasury of Common Sense 

Australian Musician Kate Ceberano joins Phil for the Peeping Tom segment to speak about her upcoming tour