Close to the Mic News 25/06/2024 Close to the Mic News 25/06/2024

Grandparents at the Heart of Grand Gestures

Our grandparents hold the key to tradition, family values, and are a treasure trove of stories. New SBS podcast Grand Gestures explores heart-warming stories of our grandparents.

Close to the Mic News 06/08/2023 Close to the Mic News 06/08/2023

Honest Truths and Growing Up Asian

Want advice about sex and relationships and hear some funny stuff along the way? Comedians Jenny Tian and Kevin Jin will have you in stitches.

Close to the Mic News 17/07/2023 Close to the Mic News 17/07/2023

From Triple J to ABC’s Silver Bullet

Drive hosts Lewis Hobba and Michael Hing will be leaving triple j next month. But hold tight because they’re still creating laughs in their new venture on ABC’s Silver Bullet podcast.

Close to the Mic News 15/06/2023 Close to the Mic News 15/06/2023

Hamish & Andy Still on Top

Hamish and Andy are still on top as the number one podcast in Australia, adding to LiSTNR’s overall ranking.

Close to the Mic News 13/06/2023 Close to the Mic News 13/06/2023

Wilosophy Returns

Wil Anderson is back with a host of new comedic talent to find the meaning of life.

Close to the Mic News 07/06/2023 Close to the Mic News 07/06/2023

All the Comedy, No Meatballs

Hold onto your skillets! Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs is a podcast created by Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri and Andrew Manfre - a trio best known for their comedy skits, live shows, videos and personal take on hot button topics.

Close to the Mic News 08/05/2023 Close to the Mic News 08/05/2023

All About the Lols in Born Funny

Are comedian’s born funny? That’s the question at the heart of a new podcast from LiSTNR, Born Funny.

Close to the Mic News 24/04/2023 Close to the Mic News 24/04/2023

Comedian Tim Ross Drives Down Memory Lane

Passionate car lovers or nostalgic Aussies who grew up in the golden age of family sedans and affordable hatchbacks, will be sure to love ‘Cars That Made Australia’.

Close to the Mic News 16/04/2023 Close to the Mic News 16/04/2023

Urzila Carlson’s Had Enough

LiSTNR’s fourth season of Urzila Carlson’s podcast That’s Enough Already is not to be missed.

Editor 06/02/2023 Editor 06/02/2023

Judith Lucy Navigates a Life Worth Living Post-Covid

Australian comedian and actress, Judith Lucy, asks the big and small questions in the latest season of ABC podcast Judith Lucy is overwhelmed & living…

Editor 09/02/2022 Editor 09/02/2022

ABC Comedy PRESENTS Promises Big Laughs

ABC Comedy Presents brings the best of Australian Comedy to you without having to leave the comfort of home...

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Where to Get the Full Story

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If you love news and politics then check out ‘Full Story’ from The Guardian Australia reviewed by Shaun D. Wilson.

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Reviews, Sport

Professional Rugby’s Lack of Equality

Reviews, Sport

Fair Game: Pacific Rugby Against the World is a six-part series launched this February. The podcast takes a look at a game dominated by a system of colonial power fuelled by racism.

Reviews, Sport

Lifestyle, Women, Reviews

Is the Path to Happiness All it’s Cracked Up to Be?

Lifestyle, Women, Reviews

The answer to our happiness lies within, but how often do we ask ourselves, or others, that question? Mamamia’s new podcast explores just that.

Lifestyle, Women, Reviews

True Crime, Reviews

Heinous True Crime Podcast Delivers Tension

True Crime, Reviews

Heinous takes a look into Asia’s criminal underworld, while exploring the cultural and social influences that have informed heinous crimes and acts of terror.

True Crime, Reviews

Chasing Ghosts Goes Below the Surface

True Crime, Reviews

The third season of NZ Herald’s true crime podcast Chasing Ghosts - ‘Below the Surface’ investigates the mysterious death of Thai national, Bua Ngoen Thongsi, whose body was retrieved by a dive police squad in North Canterbury in February, 2015.

True Crime, Reviews

Reviews, Women, Relationships

Dear Clementine Hits Hard Where it Counts

Reviews, Women, Relationships

Clementine Ford owns her voice in a space where nothing is more valuable than the raw and honest truth, whether we like it, or not.

Reviews, Women, Relationships