Tom Hall from Lonely Planet explores some of the more exotic ways that people can get from point A to B on their travels.

From hovercraft to tiny runways: strange stories of how we travel

Warren Daly co-founded the Daly-Wilson big band and toured the world to acclaim in a career that spanned five decades.

Musician Warren Daly celebrates his big band life

This week's film segment celebrates the movies that take us to the end of the world. Listen in an we go from Metropolis to Planet of the Apes and beyond.

The not so wonderful world of apocalyptic movies

Neil Finn

Jeff Apter knew Split Enz would be big when he snuck underage into a 1979 Sydney gig ... and now he's written the first biography of Neil Finn.

Neil Finn: star of Split Enz and Crowded House

A restored documentary film remembers the Perth dance club run by the Noongar community from 1946 to 1960.

The Coolbaroo Club

A passionate group of Mudgee locals commissioned the Louisa Lawson statue by Margot Stephens. But why did they want to honour Lawson?

Why did Mudgee locals erect a statue of Louisa Lawson?

Jody Stephens

Jody Stephens played on all three of the hugely influential 1970s Big Star albums with Alex Chilton, and has worked at Ardent Records in Memphis for decades.

Big Star drummer Jody Stephens touring with Those Pretty Wrongs

Tony Cohen

It's a name you might not be overly familiar with, but very few people have had the impact on Australian music more so than the late music producer Tony Cohen.

The incredible impact of producer Tony Cohen on Australian music

Tim Winton

He is now an Officer of the Order of Australia for "distinguished service to literature as an author and novelist, to conservation, and to environmental advocacy."

Tim Winton honoured on King's Birthday

How Charlie Brown can help us embrace our inner loser.

Good grief - how Charlie Brown can help us embrace our inner loser

Overnights is heard from 2am to 6am nationally on the ABC. There is great music and interesting guests from Australia and all parts of the globe. You'll hear conversations about food, travel, science, music, books, personal finance, sport, film, astronomy, fashion, gardening, relationships, collectables and much more.

Australia is one of the biggest pet owning countries in the world according to Author Katherine Kovacic, with dogs being the popular pick.

Australia's love affair with our four-legged friends

There's no Australian icon quite like the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Brand and Communications Executive Lana Mitchell talks through the history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

The rich and unparalleled history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service 

From a childhood in Warracknabeal and Wangaratta to the Crystal Ballroom days.

Nick Cave's early years

Neil Murray

A long chat about writing My Island Home, other Warumpi Band classics, his new solo album The Telling ... and what led him to the N.T. as a young man.

Why did singer-songwriter Neil Murray go to Papunya?

Allan Johnson, John Hocknull and Malcolm MacKeller all worked as Patrol Officers (or Kiaps) in Papua New Guinea.

Kiaps remember life on patrol in PNG

What is your money worth? Australia's notes and coins have a fascinating history. We also have a thriving community of collectors who deal in rare and valuable coins. For this Talking Point, Rod Quinn is joined my numismatist and social media money educator Joel Kandiah.

Talking Point: Money, Coins & Collecting

Dr Gordon Lynch joins Rod Quinn with his tips for Common Sense exercising.

Health & Fitness: Common Sense Exercise

An annual tradition, Rod Quinn takes listeners on an audio journey through the most memorable moments from the year that was.

Rod Quinn's 2022 Year In Review

Gordon Lynch joins Tim Webster with his tips on eliminating exercise excuses this new year.

Health & Fitness: Eliminating Excuses

There have been protests about race, gender, money and nationality in sport over decades. Is it possible to take politics away from sport?

Talking Point: Politics in Sport

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