From the very early days of Agfest, to some of the most important archeological explorations in Tasmania, this is a fascinating chat with well known historian John Dent. 

From the very early days of Agfest, to some of the most important archeological explorations in Tasmania, this is a fascinating chat with well known historian John Dent.&nbsp;

Created at community radio station City Park Radio in Launceston, Tasmania.

... where you will meet someone from the Launceston community.

The Hot Seat, on City Park Radio

Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.

The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.
The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.

John Dent, amateur historian and archeologist

Dr Cathy Byrne is a child abuse survivor whose newly published book “Some Justice” tells her story of bravery and courage. It’s an important message of survival that also chronicles the challenges of navigating Australia’s justice system.

Cathy talks to Chris Sayer about social issues and personal drama, in this important episode of “The Hot Seat”.

Dr Cathy Byrne is a child abuse survivor whose newly published book &ldquo;Some Justice&rdquo; tells her story of bravery and courage. It&rsquo;s an important message of survival that also chronicles the challenges of navigating Australia&rsquo;s justice system.
Cathy talks to Chris Sayer about social issues and personal drama, in this important episode of &ldquo;The Hot Seat&rdquo;.

Dr Cathy Byrne, child sexual abuse survivor

Olivia de Moraes is an American-Brazilian soccer player who plays for Launceston United in the Tasmanian Soccer League for the 2026 season. She tells Chris Sayer about her football journey, which lead her to travel from California to the other side of the world, and fall in love with Tasmania.

Olivia de Moraes is an American-Brazilian soccer player who plays for Launceston United in the Tasmanian Soccer League for the 2026 season. She tells Chris Sayer about her football journey, which lead her to travel from California to the other side of the world, and fall in love with Tasmania.

Olivia de Moraes, American soccer player, a long way from home.

From working on irrigation schemes in Saudi Arabia to learning viticulture in the early days of the Tasmanian wine industry, Mark's career has many twists and turns. However the biggest came when a medical emergency sent Mark’s life into a tailspin, and it eventually resulted in a heart transplant. However that didn’t stop him from making valuable contributions to the wine industry.

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From working on irrigation schemes in Saudi Arabia to learning viticulture in the early days of the Tasmanian wine industry, Mark's career has many twists and turns. However the biggest came when a medical emergency sent Mark&rsquo;s life into a tailspin, and it eventually resulted in a heart transplant. However that didn&rsquo;t stop him from making valuable contributions to the wine industry.
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John Dent, amateur historian and archeologist

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