Radical Australia

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Listen in as host Joe Toscano yarns with a different guest each week about their experience in movements and campaigns for progressive social change.

Episodes

  • Suad Rejk

    This episode features Suad Rejk, a Sudanese Australian immigrant who has lived in Australia for nearly two decades. As a Community Connector, she focuses on helping newly arrived families connect with resources and fostering a sense of bel…

  • Michael Doran, bespoke photographer

    This episode of Radical Australia features Michael Doran, a bespoke photographer.

  • Tony Millman

    This episode of Radical Australia features Tony Millman. Links to his YouTube, website, Bandcamp, Instagram, and Facebook are included.

  • Radical Australia with Madison Moffat 22/04/26

    This episode features an interview with Madison Moffat.

  • Checkerboard Lounge frontman Carl Pannuzzo

    This episode features Carl Pannuzzo, the frontman of the Checkerboard Lounge. The provided website is www.checkerboardlounge.com.au.

  • Papuana

    This episode of Radical Australia features a West Papuan refugee discussing their experiences after twenty years.

  • Radical Australia special guests Kelly Flanagan & Georgia Sheales

    Radical Australia features guests Kelly Flanagan and Georgia Sheales. The episode includes resources for ending prison strip searches and support for formerly incarcerated individuals, with links provided for further information.

  • William Walilo

    William Walilo, an asylum seeker from West Papua, emphasizes the importance of preserving the Earth, stating that all necessities are provided and selling land is akin to selling one's mother and losing morality.

  • Michael Molony, artist & book illustrator

    Michael Molony, featured on Radical Australia, is an artist and book illustrator known for "Jacob and the cassowary." He also teaches English and history at the Academy of Mary Immaculate College and coaches AFL in Monash, VIC.

  • Radical Australia guest Shelly Van Derwerff

    Shelly Van Derwerff is featured, discussing her role in the Climate Change choir, her efforts to establish accessible tram stops in Brunswick, and her participation in the Alternatives to Violence Project, an organization focused on confli…

  • Jeannie Marsh, Climate Choir Musical Director

    Jeannie Marsh, Musical Director of the Climate Choir, shares her journey from classical music and opera performance and directing, including international tours, to her current commitment to social change through music with the Climate Cho…

  • The Barak Beacon struggle

    This episode of Radical Australia covers the Barak Beacon struggle, with a focus on public housing tenant and activist Jeannie Erceg. The discussion references thelogan 'Bay Views for All' and the website www.barakbeacon.com.

  • Virginia Heywood

    Virginia Heywood, a host of the 3CR Gardening Show, shares her life story encompassing community engagement, political involvement, and public broadcasting with Dr Joseph Toscano. She continues a family radio tradition and is involved with…

  • Steven Jager - Australian bushranger and Ned Kelly expert

    Steven Jager, an expert on Australian bushrangers and Ned Kelly, is featured in this episode of Radical Australia.

  • Climate Choir Melbourne

    The Climate Choir Melbourne, which uses collective voices to address the climate emergency, performed live in the studio on Radical Australia. They discussed music as a tool for climate justice and community building with Dr Joseph Toscano…

  • Sophie Prints

    Sofie Prints, a comedian from Melbourne, shares her story on this episode of Radical Australia.

  • Sampari Korwa and Endie Van Binsbergen

    Endie Van Binsbergen talks about her book The Stowaway. Sampari Korwa is featured with his band Oceanikz.

  • Sally Gibson

    Sally Gibson, a Political Scientist, former journalist, and screenwriter, is featured in this episode of Radical Australia. She discusses her career and co-writing the 1983 TV mini-series "The Dismissal".

  • Father Bob Maguire

    This episode is a repeat of a conversation between Joe Toscano and the late Father Bob Maguire.

  • Eve Scarfe

    The episode discusses Eve Scarfe, a British activist for peace and justice, and her involvement with the Peace Brigade in Central America. She was arrested in April 1989 while taking refuge in CRIPDES, an organization in El Salvador.

  • Reverend Robert Stringer

    Reverend Robert Stringer served as an Uniting Church Minister and provided chaplaincy to the West Papuan office in Melbourne.

  • Danny Condon

    This episode features Danny Condon, who is described as a comedian, entertainer, and the singer for the band Father Daddy.

  • Nancy Atkin

    This episode of Radical Australia features Nancy Atkin, an activist described as an "Activist Extraordinaire." The discussion focuses on her contributions and work.

  • Andonis Kyriacou

    Joe Toscano interviews Andonis Kyriacou, also known as Tony, who is a barrister, on Radical Australia.

  • Alan Cuthbertson

    This episode of Radical Australia features Alan Cuthbertson, a PhD in Physics and a Climate Activist. The discussion covers his academic background and his work in climate activism.

  • Denise Hassett

    This episode of Radical Australia features Joe Toscano in conversation with Denise Hassett.

  • Kerry Crossley

    This episode features Kerry Crossley’s Limerick Fight Back, as presented on the Radical Australia show.

  • Christopher Lynch and Gipson Suu

    Radical Australia features Christopher Lynch and Gipson Suu, guests from the West Papuan office.

  • Laurie Turner

    Joe Toscano interviews Laurie Turner on the podcast Radical Australia. The discussion covers Laurie Turner's life.

  • Drew Hutton Part 2

    This episode features the second part of an interview between Joe Toscano and Drew Hutton.

  • Drew Hutton Part 1

    This episode features an interview between Joe Toscano and Drew Hutton.

  • Hank Ferguson

    This episode features an interview between Joe Toscano and Hank Ferguson.

  • Brad Homewood and Violet Coco

    Joe Toscano interviews Brad Homewood and Violet Coco. Their Instagram profiles are available.

  • Louise Byrne

    This episode of Radical Australia features a conversation between host Joe Toscano and special guest Louise Byrne.

  • Achut Thuc

    This episode of Radical Australia features Joe Toscano in conversation with Achut Thuc.

  • Ben Wintle

    Joe Toscano interviews Ben Wintle. The episode description provides links to OMAZONE's website, Bandcamp, YouTube, SoundCloud, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.

  • Truckers for Christ

    This episode of Radical Australia covers topics including Truckabilly, Home Schooled, and the experience of growing up in Bungola.

  • Barbra Smith

    This episode of Radical Australia features Barbra Smith, who is a Tax Expert and Lecturer.

  • Peter Stevenson

    Peter Stevenson, identified as a Colonial Truth Teller, is featured in this episode of Radical Australia. He is connected to the Myall Creek Ceremony Committee.

  • Lynn Amad

    This episode features Lynn Amad, a retired Legal Aid lawyer and single mother. The discussion touches upon her life experiences and what she refers to as extraordinary intangible assets.

  • Jon Greening

    Jon Greening, an environmental activist and Vietnam veteran, is featured in this episode of Radical Australia.

  • Shiralee Hood

    This episode of Radical Australia features Shiralee Hood, an Indigenous activist and comedian.

  • Linda Marks

    The episode features Linda Marks, an environmental activist and retired secondary teacher. She previously presented 3CR's "The Radioactive Show," which covered nuclear, peace, and energy matters.

  • Ian McCallum

    This episode of Radical Australia features Ian McCallum, born in Melbourne in 1952. A lifelong trade unionist, he was associated with the Australian Telecommunication Employees Association (now the Communications Workers Union) and continu…

  • Leanne McLean

    Leanne McLean shares her health and cancer journey from the last few years, following her return from Georgia just before the pandemic.

  • Janet McCalman AC

    Historian-writer Janet McCalman AC discusses her life, her support for the Labor Party, her books including "Struggle Town" and "Sex and Suffering", and the Labor Academy which supports traditional labor values.

  • Shiralee Hood

    Shiralee Hood joins Radical Australia to discuss maintaining culture and dreaming in urban environments. Hood

  • Aprilia Seseray

    Aprilia Seseray, an auditor and volunteer at the West Papua office, discusses her experiences moving from her homeland to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for studies, navigating cultural differences, and overcoming bullying to earn a Master of Audi…

  • Greer McGearey

    Greer McGearey, president of SEAHORSE Victoria and host of Conversations on Bent TV, shares her experiences growing up, her career in public service, and her gender transition starting at age 50. The episode covers her athletic background…

  • Sirani McNeill

    Sirani McNeill, passionate about disability governance and a board member with Disability Justice Australia, advocates for disability organizations to hire more disabled individuals. She also shares her personal journey, including being ad…