Best Front Of House Engineer Podcasts (2025)

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What's revenge quitting - and should you do it? 26:33

10m ago26:33

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Headlines: Sam Kerr not guilty in racially aggravated harassment case, Trump tariffs on Australia still on the cards despite PM phone call, Banks to disregard HECS debt in loan test, and Liam Neeson is helping a Melbourne couple sell their house. Deep Dive: Most of us, at one point or another, have had a terrible boss. And while we might fantasise …

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Do I need therapy? Here’s how to try it without breaking the bank 12:56

5h ago12:56

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Have you ever thought about going to therapy? Official stats show mental illness now affects about double the Australians it affected in the early 2000s. But in a cost-of-living crisis, no one wants to waste hundreds of dollars on therapy they don’t really need or spend time with a therapist that's not the right fit. It’s a crowded market – both wi…

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Kendrick v Drake: The Super Bowl diss explained 12:55

9h ago12:55

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Popular rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar are currently embroiled in a very public spat - which has come to a triumphant head with Kendrick's knockout performance at the Super Bowl yesterday. But why are they fighting again? Last year The Briefing brought you an explainer on why there is so much bad blood and the long history behind the feud. In cas…

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Trump's tariff war has come to Australia. Here's what it means for you 25:50

14h ago25:50

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Headlines: Jury in Sam Kerr trial retires, Hamas pauses release of Israeli hostages, Nationals walk back Dutton’s threat of axing public servant jobs and Super Bowl 59 will go down as one for the ages. Deep Dive: Australia has officially entered the tariff war. After weeks of speculation, yesterday US President Donald Trump confirmed Australia will…

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285. IEM Start-Up Dark Matter Audio Labs 1:12:03

14h ago1:12:03

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In Episode 285, the hosts are joined by Tal Kocen and Dave Friesema, founders of brand-new in-ear monitor maker Dark Matter Audio Labs. Sean and Andy were impressed with their IEMs when the company launched at NAMM a couple weeks ago, and knew they had to have the duo on to tell their story. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Tal a…

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Do egg shortages mean it's time for you to get a backyard chook? 9:53

1d ago9:53

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Have you been impacted by the recent egg shortages across Australia? The major supermarkets have been hit hard by limited supplies – and a new bird flu outbreak in Victoria this week has sparked a warning that those shortages could persist a while yet. This all comes as experts report a rise in the number of us choosing to own our own chickens – fi…

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Musk and Zuckerberg don’t care about child abuse content in your feed 25:47

1d ago25:47

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Headlines: Labor’s major announcement for women’s health, Labor vote dives in Victorian by-elections, Sam Kerr’s lawyers to give final arguments in racial harassment trial, and more than 120 million people are expected to tune in to the Super Bowl today. Deep Dive: Content Warning - this deep dive discusses child sexual abuse. Australian Federal Po…

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Maddy MacRae on a $15k debt, being a slice of bread and her viral stomach 33:48

4d ago33:48

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Maddy MacRae has over 3.5 million followers across her social media accounts, but surprisingly has spent years facing rejection and chasing acting gigs. With $15k debt, multiple hospitality jobs, and a faltering passion for her acting career, she broke into the influencer space almost by accident. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Maddy explain…

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Confessions of an ex-MAFS producer 20:40

4d ago20:40

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Is Australia’s biggest reality TV show unethical? Married at First Sight – one of Australia's most popular reality TV shows, currently in its 12th season – amasses millions of viewers each year. This season it has also garnered major controversy in its airing of toxic behaviour from various members of the show. In this episode of The Briefing, Hele…

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Culture Caravan (2/9/25) 59:00

4d ago59:00

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Featuring music from Finland's Joona Toivanen, Sweden's JJULIUS, a new track from Anoushka Shankar + more!By Culture Caravan Radio

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Would you give your thumbprint over to your bank? 21:12

5d ago21:12

21:12

Headlines: Peter Dutton holds rare press conference calling for inquiry into PM’s knowledge of explosives caravan, Trump restates plan for Gaza, ABC staff ‘disgusted’ by broadcaster’s handling of Antoinette Lattouf’s Federal Court case and 61% of you say you'll be voting for an independent candidate. Deep Dive: Mastercard will remove the 16-digit n…

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Are billionaires buying Australia’s elections? 17:48

5d ago17:48

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Are you satisfied with the Government right now? If polls are anything to go by, Australians are increasingly getting over being led by majority governments on the left or the right. Labor and the Coalition are unsurprisingly not keen on sharing power with independents and minor parties – and have responded by pushing legislation through parliament…

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How to make frequent flyer programs work for you, not the airlines 22:29

6d ago22:29

22:29

Headlines: Labor agrees to minimum jail sentences for terror crimes, the world reacts to Trump’s Gaza plan, Sam Kerr’s trial continues, and 50,000 people say life feels best in the morning. Deep Dive: Are Frequent Flyer programs, and supermarket loyalty programs, a scam? If these airlines and big supermarket chains are constantly pressuring us to j…

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284. The “Hows & Whys” Of RF Coordination 47:48

6d ago47:48

47:48

Picking up where they left off in Episode 282, Sean and Andy dig deeper into the “hows and whys” of wireless system frequency coordination, addressing issues such as whether it’s ever OK to just scan on the receiver, an overview of the differences between the Shure Wireless Workbench and SoundBase Coord platforms, the reasons why it’s always a good…

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'A nightmare': What Trump taking over Gaza means for the world 14:40

6d ago14:40

14:40

"The US will take over the Gaza Strip and we will do a job with it too. We'll own it.” US President Donald Trump has just announced his intention to expel all Palestinians from Gaza and claim ownership of the land for the United States. To forcefully and permanently exile more than 1.7 million people to neighbouring countries would have huge implic…

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Who is the real Elon Musk? 27:17

7d ago27:17

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Headlines: Australia to ban DeepSeek from government devices, China hits back with retaliatory tariffs on US goods, FBI enlisted in case against Melbourne’s Pam the Bird graffiti artist and Putin moves to revive Soviet-era Eurovision rival. You can catch last week's deep dive on DeepSeek on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts now. Deep…

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We've finally figured out an easier way for you to learn languages 14:37

7d ago14:37

14:37

Learning a new language is famously very hard and usually takes years. Could all that be about to change? While we now have apps like Duolingo to help, it’s still likely to take a long time and a lot of effort to be anything close to fluent. What usually helps is spending time in a country where everyone speaks the language you’re learning – but on…

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Will your fun DNA test put a family member in prison? 24:48

8d ago24:48

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Headlines: Major parties rake in over $130 million in political donations last financial year, Sam Kerr faces UK trial over racially aggravated harassment, Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico amid possible “deal” with the country, and Beyonce finally takes home Grammy for Album of the Year. Deep Dive: Have you ever spat in a tube and sent it off for tes…

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Federal parliament is back. What does it mean for you? 16:07

8d ago16:07

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Politics is about to be back on for 2025. You'd be forgiven for thinking government has already been in session this year – there’s been a bit on – but this week marks the first sitting of parliament for the year, and a major moment for the Labor government to get some legislative runs on the board before everyone starts fighting for your vote in t…

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Michael was nearly beheaded by ISIS. He's worried they could be back 27:44

9d ago27:44

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Headlines: Labor imposes counter-terrorism sanctions on online neo-Nazi network for the first time, North Queensland floods update, trade war looming over Trump’s tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, and The Grammys are on today. Deep Dive: In the 2010s ISIS became one of the world’s biggest terror groups, controlling almost one-third of Syria…

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283. “All Things Audio” From The 2025 NAMM Show 44:51

11d ago44:51

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Fresh back from the 2025 North American Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, CA, Andy and Sean compare notes on all the cool new audio things they saw there, including loudspeakers, in-ear monitors, plugins, consoles, and everything in between. This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF. Be sure to register for Live Sound Nashville on Ma…

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Steph Claire Smith doesn't care what a mother 'should' look like 37:00

11d ago37:00

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Steph Claire Smith has always been a trailblazer - and the model turned business founder and podcast host with over 1.4million followers doesn’t stop. The O.G influencer started Kic with her best friend Laura Henshaw. Since then, the pair have sky rocketed to global success, releasing product lines and joining the LiSTNR family with the KICPOD Podc…

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These apps will help you save (and sometimes make) money 13:47

11d ago13:47

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2024 was full of comments, complaints and promises from politicians and companies over the cost of living - and so far this year we're looking likely to see the same thing. Lowering your weekly groceries shop, scoring a discount or filling up the tank for less is something we all want, so how can we do it? In this episode of The Briefing, we did th…

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BONUS: Sexsomnia is now a defence in sexual assault cases. What is it? 12:06

11d ago12:06

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A man diagnosed with sexsomnia has been found not guilty of having non-consensual sex with a woman in Sydney. With the disorder now appearing as a key argument in trials across the country and the world, The Briefing wanted to bring you a previous explainer the team published on sexsomnia - what it is, how it works, what behaviours it can lead to. …

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Culture Caravan (2/2/25) 59:00

12d ago59:00

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Featuring music from Japanese-born, German-based artist Midori Hirano and German musician Brueder Selke, new music from Norway's Club 8, Elena Nieto's Spanish rock band Yawners + more!By Culture Caravan Radio

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Bunnings responds: Why 'big is not bad' in the hardware industry 15:07

12d ago15:07

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In this morning’s deep dive, we spoke to consumer and money expert Joel Gibson about how Bunnings has monpolised the hardware industry. When we reached out to the hardware chain for comment, they were keen to dispute our assertion that it holds a leading stake in the market and insists big brands don’t equal bad brands. In part two of our look at B…

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Is Bunnings’ glowing reputation earned, or engineered? 22:15

12d ago22:15

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Headlines: Greens to push for 50 cent public transport nationwide, no survivors after Washington plane and helicopter crash, Australians facing long-term homelessness surges 25% in five years and Donald Trump calls for Elon Musk’s Space X to “go get” stranded ISS astronauts. Deep Dive: By all accounts, Bunnings is a true blue Aussie success story. …

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Why this man wants us to stop using toilet paper 12:45

12d ago12:45

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We’ve all got a butthole, but why are we so afraid to talk about it without making a joke of it? Professor Richard Hillman is one of the few specialists in Australia in anus cancer and he thinks it’s time we open up about the health of our rear ends. In today’s episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks with the professor about anal hygiene…

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Manslaughter, not murder: 14 believers guilty of little girl's death 20:02

13d ago20:02

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Headlines: Caravan with explosives found in Sydney allegedly intended for antisemitic attack, lowered inflation rates open the door to April election date and Sweden charges man in first ever drink driving case involving a drone. Deep Dive: Elizabeth Struhs was an eight-year-old girl, living with incurable Type 1 diabetes in regional Queensland. In…

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Four ways politicians could make renting and buying less shit 17:32

13d ago17:32

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Our major political parties each have plans they say will make renting better and home ownership easier for young people. We’ll believe it when we see it. But with a federal election coming up, are Labor, the Coalition and the Greens missing solutions that could save you serious money? On this episode of the Briefing, Bension Siebert speaks with Mc…

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Why Chinese AI DeepSeek is making the tech world question everything 24:11

14d ago24:11

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Headlines: Australia Day neo-Nazis face court in Adelaide, how Dutton’s promise to cut 36,000 government jobs could affect you, Trump signs orders to halt government grants and Happy Lunar New Year! Deep Dive: Has China just won the AI arms race? The United States has been the undisputed leader in the race for global AI domination – that was until …

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The Algorithm, Part 2: What streaming is doing to how we make music 11:22

14d ago11:22

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Are artists making music just for the algorithm? Alex Burnett is the Australian songwriter behind music with 1.4 billion streams on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. He has worked on no less than 30 songs that have made it into Triple J’s Hottest 100, collaborating with artists like Thelma Plum, Hockey Dad, Alison Wonderland, Dan Sultan, Hayd…

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The Algorithm, Part 1: How to stop Spotify killing your music taste 29:03

15d ago29:03

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Headlines: Australia’s road toll hits 12-year high, Aussies pay more for dental care than most OECD countries, Donald Trump to sign order banning trans people from US Military and New York gets in on the stinky flower trend. Listen to our September 2024 deep dive 'The Case for putting dental in Medicare' with Jordan Steele-John on Apple or Spotify …

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Why do we dream? 18:58

15d ago18:58

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Did you have a dream last night? Do you remember it? Dreams hold a lot of significance throughout history – but how much should we be reading into them, and is there any science to back up the theories we have for what we experience in our dreams? Dr Manuela Kirberg is a researcher and a lecturer in philosophy at Monash University and part of the C…

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What it takes to become an Australian citizen on Australia Day 19:46

16d ago19:46

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Headlines: Italian Jannik Sinner wins the Australian Open, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on Holocaust Remembrance Day and high temperatures predicted across the country today. Deep Dive: As we mark the Australia Day public holiday, whether you’re working, spending it at the beach or at a BBQ, attending a rally or getting through some chore…

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This Australia Day, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts is thinking about the kids 46:10

18d ago46:10

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Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, is a proud Bundjalung Widubul-Wiabul woman who’s a survivor of out-of-home care and now a practising lawyer fighting for the freedom of others. She’s the first ACT Commissioner for First Nations children, won Marie Claire’s change maker of the year and is author of Long Yarn Short Long Yarn Short: We are still here. Speaki…

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How Prince Harry made the Murdoch media empire say sorry 17:17

18d ago17:17

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Sometimes sorry is the hardest, and in this case, most expensive word. This week, Prince Harry achieved something many thought impossible – receiving a “full apology” from Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers. The apology was part of a settlement over intrusions into the Duke of Sussex's private life, the use of private investigators, and "phone …

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Culture Caravan (1/26/25) 59:00

19d ago59:00

59:00

Featuring music from Jazz is Dead feat. Ebo Taylor, Afro-Colombian group La Pambele, the new album from Jupiter & Okwess + more!By Culture Caravan Radio

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$2 a litre: Who’s f*cking with our petrol prices? 24:38

19d ago24:38

24:38

Headlines: Albo to promise $10,000 cash bonus for apprentices, Southport attacker jailed for 52 years over murder of three girls, Splendour in the Grass cancelled for a second straight year and Aryna Sabalenka one step closer to AO three-peat. Deep Dive: What the hell is going on with petrol prices? Right now in Australia, you can pay $2.26 a litre…

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Why you're waiting longer for shorter TV shows 17:52

19d ago17:52

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Long gone are the glory days of television when we’d be handed 20+ episode seasons of our favourite shows, enough to keep us going and satiated for the year before a new run of episodes dropped. Now, good tv shows are sometimes rolling out just six episode seasons with gaps as long as two years between them. We know COVID and the 2023 writers’ stri…

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We're tuning out the environment. Here’s why that’s dangerous 23:02

20d ago23:02

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Headlines: Dutton gains ‘significant lead’ over Albanese as preferred PM, Trump threatens Putin with tariffs and demands apology from 'nasty’ bishop, cost of a Melbourne to Sydney flight has jumped since competition collapse and no Aussies left in the singles at the Australian Open. Deep Dive: How would you rate Labor on its environmental record? A…

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Could an Aussie get on the mission to Mars (and come back alive)? 14:40

20d ago14:40

14:40

Donald Trump says US astronauts will be planting an American flag on Mars within the next four years. But how about an Australian flag? In 2019 the then-PM Scott Morrison committed 150 million taxpayer dollars to get Australia a seat at the table for Project Artemis. Australia may not have anything of the scale of NASA, but we do have a national sp…

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You can now visit the Jonestown Massacre site - but should you? 22:40

21d ago22:40

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Headlines: Trump’s first day back in office wrapped, AFP says foreign influence may be behind antisemitic attacks, mental health wards shut down in NSW as hundreds of psychiatrists resign and Novak Djokovic is through to the AO semi-final. Deep Dive: In November 1978, more than 900 people died in what’s become one of the most notorious mass murders…

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Trump is President again. Here’s how it affects Australia’s billionaires 16:03

21d ago16:03

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Two of Australia’s richest people – Gina Rinehart and Anthony Pratt - were on the invites list to Donald Trump’s inauguration, as he was sworn in as US President for the second time today. It was the latest example of Trump collecting some billionaires from around the world to be part of the new president’s inner circle. So what does this mean for …

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Are unions holding Australians to ransom? 25:37

22d ago25:37

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Headlines: Donald Trump returns to the White House, new polling shows Aussies are more optimistic in 2025 and Alex de Minaur is through to the AO quarter-finals! Deep dive: We have a lot to be thankful to Australia’s trade unions for; the five-day work week, annual leave entitlements and protections against unfair. Since the 1800s, the movement has…

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Is Novak Djokovic a 'political scapegoat'? 16:33

22d ago16:33

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Novak Djokovic has made global headlines for opting out of a customary on-court interview following comments made by broadcaster Tony Jones, who chanted “Novak, he’s overrated... Novak’s a has-been. Novak, kick him out.” Djokovic said Jones’ comments “made a mockery of Serbian fans” and that they were “insulting and offensive” with members of the S…

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How big beer is taking over the taps at your local pub 25:34

23d ago25:34

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Headlines: First hostages freed in Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal Peter Dutton promises tax-free lunches for small businesses TikTok back online for American users after Trump promises to save it Djokovic skips post-match AO interview awaiting apology from Nine Deep Dive: Who decides what beer is served on tap at your local bar, pub or club? It might n…

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282. Focus On Monitoring 1:00:35

25d ago1:00:35

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In Episode 282, Sean and Andy pick up where they left off last time, answering some follow-up questions they’ve received on gain staging for monitor mixes, other tips and tricks for clean and clear in-ear monitors, as well as how to make the most “bang for your buck” improvements to wireless microphones and monitors. This episode is sponsored by Al…

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Kris Fade on bling, Dubai and avoiding drama 45:11

25d ago45:11

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Kris Fade was told he wasn’t made for radio - now he’s one of the biggest media personalities in Dubai. The Lebanese-Australian presenter has become a household name in the Middle East and is gaining fans around the world after appearing in drama-packed reality show Dubai Bling. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Kris reveals why he’s stepping b…

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Why Gen Z are dancing in front of burning houses 18:40

25d ago18:40

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Gen Z has been dubbed the most 'unserious generation' - but is it true? Viral social media posts of young creators dancing in front of LA's fires and storm damage in Sydney have prompted the theory that the generation can't seem to take anything - CEO's being shot, natural disasters, a cost of living crisis - seriously. But what's behind the behavi…

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