Mike Collins HMRI Head of Marketing Communications - Hill to Harbour 2026

Join us as we dive into Newcastle’s most popular fun run, the Hill to Harbour Fun Run, happening this Sunday! Thousands of participants will hit the streets for a day of fitness, community, and fundraising. Our guest, Mike Collins, Marketing and Communications Head at the Hunter Medical Research In…

Ben Gibson - Newcastle Jets

Richard King spoke with Ben Gibson, the Newcastle Jets’ rising star, about his recent stoppage-time winner, his journey through Sydney FC’s junior squads, and his transition to the A-League. They discuss life in Newcastle, the club’s positive team culture under coach Mark Milligan, the impact of pa…

Barry Toohey - NRL Round 4

Richard King spoke with Newcastle Herald journalist and podcaster Barry Toohey for a full preview of Round 4 in the NRL. They discuss the big clash between the Roosters and Manly, including Daly Cherry-Evans’ emotional return to Brookvale Oval. Barry also shares thoughts on Newcastle legends Scotty…

Bob Cook President of the Newcastle Heritage Industrial Association

Richard King speaks with Bob Cook, President of the Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association, about the long-awaited revival of Newcastle’s Maritime Museum collection. After nearly eight years in storage, the community-built collection is set to be relocated to a new facility in Mayfield—marking a…

Stephen Fenech TECHGUIDE

Broadcasting from New York, Richard catches up with tech expert Stephen Fenech, who’s on the ground for a major Hewlett Packard event. They kick things off with a quick NRL chat before diving into the global surge in electric vehicle interest, driven by rising fuel prices and geopolitical tensions.…

Calls for Action as Hooning Plagues Murray’s Beach

Richard King speaks with Murray’s Beach resident Paul Neild about ongoing hooning, burnouts and dangerous driving plaguing the Lake Macquarie community. With reports dating back to 2023, residents say the situation is escalating, with near misses, intimidation, and organised gatherings occurring at…

Richard Hermens former Cooks Hill Surf President - Saving Newcastle’s Surf Clubs: Funding, Facilities, and Community

Newcastle’s surf life saving clubs are under strain. In this episode, we discuss the urgent need to upgrade and replace ageing surf club facilities across New South Wales, with a focus on Newcastle. Richard, a long-time volunteer and former president of Cooks Hill Surf Club, shares insights on the …

Christine Buckley Labor East Ward Councilor for Lake Macquarie - Murray’s Beach Residents Speak Out on Hooning

Hooning, drag racing, and dangerous driving continue to threaten communities across New South Wales. In this episode, we discuss the escalating hooning problem around Murray’s Beach, Lake Macquarie, with insights from Labour Eastward Councillor Christine Buckley. We cover the impact on residents, t…

Nic Brown Street Side Medics CEO

In this episode, we speak with Nic Brown, CEO of Street Side Medics, about the launch of their GP-led mobile medical service in Newcastle. Street Side Medics provides free primary healthcare to people experiencing homelessness, bringing fully equipped vans directly to those in need. Nic shares the…

Barry Toohey - NRL Round 3

Join Richard as he chats with Newcastle Herald journalist and podcaster Barry Toohey for the latest NRL insights and weekend game predictions. From controversial Dally M votes to injury updates on key players like Kalyn Ponga and Isaac Heeney, Baz and Richard break down all the action. They preview…