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Nightlife with Phil Clark and Suzanne Hill has everything you need to get you through the night, seven nights a week.
Episodes
- The History Quiz: Who did Cleopatra get smuggled in a rolled carpet to meet?
This episode of The History Quiz on Nightlife, hosted by Suzanne Hill, challenges listeners with a question about Cleopatra being smuggled in a rolled carpet. The episode aired on Sunday, May 10th.
- The spy plane that shattered a summit
This episode recounts a Cold War diplomatic scandal involving a secret spy plane mission. A surviving pilot and a collapsing cover story were central to the event.
- Why Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley love the blues
Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley, known for rock and country music respectively, are teaming up for a tour. They share their appreciation for the blues.
- The Pop Quiz: Who wrote Waltzing Matilda?
This episode of Nightlife features "The Pop Quiz" from Saturday, May 9th. The quiz asks who wrote the song "Waltzing Matilda."
- Love Sicily's mosaics? You can thank the Vikings
This episode explores the golden mosaics in Palermo, Sicily. These mosaics date back to the period when Vikings ruled the island.
- The colour and humour of Romania's Merry Cemetery
This episode explores Romania's Merry Cemetery, highlighting its distinctive intricate carvings and humorous details that recount the lives of those interred there.
- How David Attenborough changed documentary filmmaking forever
Film expert Daryl Sparkes and listeners explore David Attenborough's nature documentaries and his significant impact on documentary filmmaking.
- The Challenge: Where can you find the volcano Krakatoa?
This episode of Nightlife features "The Mighty Challenge" from Friday, May 8. The challenge asks listeners to identify the location of the volcano Krakatoa.
- Argentinian author Mariana Enriquez's fascination with the macabre and supernatural
Mariana Enriquez, an Argentinian author known for her macabre and supernatural writing, moved from Buenos Aires to Tasmania. This episode explores how this change may influence her future work.
- Can travelling be accessible to everyone?
Shane Hyrnocec, a wheelchair user, uses his YouTube channel and advocacy to highlight the realities of accessible travel, outdoor exploration, and navigating public spaces. This episode explores these topics through his experiences.
- The ancient fire Festival of Beltane is still burning today
This episode explores Beltane, an ancient pagan fire festival. It delves into the traditions of fire, ritual, rebellion, and folklore associated with Beltane, and discusses its survival over thousands of years.
- The Challenge: Codrus was last king of which Greek city-state?
This episode of Nightlife presents "The Mighty Challenge," posing a question about Codrus, the last king of a Greek city-state. Listeners are invited to play along and discover the answer.
- Nightlife True Crime - Oldest Unsolved Murders
Philip Clark is joined by Rachel Franks from the State Library of New South Wales to discuss three of the oldest unsolved murder cases. The episode explores cases with no convictions and no closure.
- Nightlife News Breakdown - John Black - Australian Development Strategies
John Black of Australian Development Strategies joins Philip Clark to discuss the Farrer by-election. They delve into why this particular by-election is atypical.
- Motortorque with Toby Hagon
This episode of Motortorque with Toby Hagon helps listeners decide which car to buy. It also provides information on the latest electric vehicles available.
- Foreign Correspondent - Steven Erlanger - The New York Times
Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times, joins Philip Clark to discuss the war in Iran. They explore whether it is too soon to assume the war is ending.
- Sourdough baking made easy
Mara Ripani joins Philip Clark to discuss sourdough baking. They also talk about Ripani's new book, The Baker's Percentage - sourdough baking made easy.
- Nightlife News Breakdown - Michael Pascoe - Michael West Media
Philip Clark is joined by Michael Pascoe for a Nightlife News Breakdown. Michael Pascoe is an independent commentator for Michael West Media and author of "The Summertime of Our Dreams."
- The Enigma of the Echidna
On Nightlife, author and biologist Danielle Clode joins Philip Clark and listeners to discuss the echidna's evolutionary journey and its unique place in the ecosystem. The conversation covers when the echidna started its evolutionary journ…
- Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joins Philip Clark on Nightlife. They discuss the latest economic, business, and finance news.
- The Challenge: Liberica, robusta and arabica are all types of what?
This episode of "Nightlife" features "The Challenge," posing a question: "Liberica, robusta and arabica are all types of what?" Listeners are invited to play to discover the answer.
- Nightlife News Breakdown - Mark Kenny - The Canberra Times
Philip Clark and Mark Kenny, a political analyst from The Canberra Times and professor at ANU, discuss the news. They are joined on Nightlife's News Breakdown.
- Is your technology spying on you?
Nightlife Tech Guru Peter Marks and Philip Clark discuss the latest in technology and information, exploring current trends and future directions. They address whether technology is spying on users.
- Nightlife Finance with Nick Bruining
Nick Bruining, an independent financial adviser, regularly joins Nightlife to discuss recent changes in the world of business and finance. He also covers what these changes mean for the listeners.
- The First Brit Buried Down Under
On Nightlife, Michael Adams, host of "Forgotten Australia," discusses Forby Sutherland, the first Brit buried in Australia, and the location of his grave. Philip Clark joins him for the conversation.
- The Challenge: In photography what is the opposite of portrait?
This Nightlife episode presents "The Mighty Challenge" from May 5, asking "In photography what is the opposite of portrait?" Listeners can play along to find the answer.
- Nightlife Science with Jacinta Bowler
Jacinta Bowler, an ABC Science Reporter, joins Philip Clark on Nightlife. They discuss the latest science and space news.
- The Challenge: Meanjin is the Turrbal name for which Aussie capital?
This episode of Nightlife presents The Mighty Challenge. The question posed is: "Meanjin is the Turrbal name for which Aussie capital?".
- American Insight with Bill Wyman
Nightlife features a discussion with Bill Wyman, former assistant managing editor of National Public Radio and columnist for SMH and The AGE, about American current events. He joins Philip Clark to offer a deeper perspective on news from A…
- Nightlife News Breakdown - Clare Armstrong - ABC News
Philip Clark is joined by Clare Armstrong, the ABC's chief digital political correspondent, based at Parliament House in Canberra, for a Nightlife News Breakdown.
- Macular Degeneration
Associate Professor Alex P Hunyor, from Macular Disease Foundation Australia, discusses macular degeneration and eye health. He joins Philip Clark to explain ways of caring for your eyes.
- The History Quiz: Melbourne designer Colin Rolfe made which frock, which became famous across Australia in 1965?
Suzanne Hill hosts The History Quiz on Nightlife, focusing on the history of "frocks and bangels." The episode features a question about Melbourne designer Colin Rolfe and a famous frock from 1965.
- The border that opened Europe
This Nightlife episode describes the events surrounding the opening of the border that led to the fall of the Iron Curtain. It discusses how this event impacted Europe.
- The Nightlife Pop Quiz
This episode of Nightlife features the Nightlife Pop Quiz. It is a custom-built quiz designed to test pop culture knowledge.
- Ash Grunwald converts you to the blues
In this episode of Nightlife, Ash Grunwald introduces listeners to six blues songs. He shares his selection of blues music with the audience.
- The Challenge: What was the Penny Black?
This episode of Nightlife features The Mighty Challenge, where listeners are invited to answer a trivia question about the Penny Black.
- How to start strength training at 50+
This episode of Nightlife discusses how to start strength training at 50+. It emphasizes that it is not too late to begin lifting weights.
- Turning trash into treasure
This episode of Nightlife discusses "Turning trash into treasure," focusing on how to give old furniture a fresh new look through upcycling.
- The secrets families keep
Susan Choi, an award-winning American author, discusses families and the secrets they keep in her novels. Her work is known for its unexpected narrative developments.
- The Wonderful World of Whales
Nightlife explores the characteristics of whales as the east coast whale watching season begins. The episode discusses the scale and nature of these aquatic animals.
- The Challenge: Which city is known as the birthplace of jazz?
This episode of Nightlife features "The Mighty Challenge" asking listeners to identify the birthplace of jazz. Listeners can play the challenge on Thursday, April 30.
- Nightlife News Breakdown - Paul Bongiorno - The Saturday Paper
Paul Bongiorno, a veteran political reporter and columnist for The Saturday Paper, joins Philip Clark on Nightlife for a news breakdown. Bongiorno has over 30 years of experience in political reporting.
- Customers Behaving Badly
On the Nightlife podcast, Gary Mortimer and Philip Clark discuss customer behavior. Gary Mortimer shares insights from his 25 years of experience in Australian general merchandise and food retail.
- Foreign Correspondent - Matthew Doran - The Middle East
Matthew Doran reports on the United Arab Emirates' announced withdrawal from OPEC. This decision comes during a global energy crisis exacerbated by the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- Nightlife Food - Our Fibre Famine
Philip Clark joins Nightlife to discuss the current fibre famine. The episode explores dietary shortcomings and the nutritional changes needed to address fibre intake.
- The Challenge: What is the name of Bluey's mum?
This episode of Nightlife features a game called The Mighty Challenge. The challenge for this segment is to name Bluey's mum.
- Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss recent economic, business, and finance news.
- Nightlife News Breakdown - Josh Butler - Guardian Australia
Philip Clark is joined by Josh Butler, Chief of staff and political reporter at Guardian Australia in Canberra, for a Nightlife News Breakdown. They discuss news and politics.
- The Fragility of Democracy
Professor John Keane joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss his book "Demagogues and Despots – Democracies on the brink." They explore the future of democratic freedoms.
- Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma
Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest in screens. This episode covers Michael, a portrayal of Michael Jackson; Wolfram, a story of children escaping in 1930s Australia; and Widows Bay, about a skeptical mayor on a…