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Midnight Special
by RTRFM
Welcome to the Midnight Special – the most esoteric pop culture chat show across the audio landscape. Once a late night chat show on the RTRFM grid, it now returns like a podcasting phoenix! Each episode features a very special guest – better known as a musician, artist, performer or presenter in Boorloo/Perth – and we delve deep into one of their pop culture loves in detail. From movie cliches to literary conventions to underappreciated stars, the freewheeling discussion includes random questions, conceptual games, inexplicable references, deep insights and plenty of laughs. A conversational puzzle for everyone to enjoy! Presented by Tristan Fidler (Movie Squad), Drew Krapljanov (Monday Drivetime) and Howie Ng (Isolated Nation).
Episodes
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EP 13: The Lord of the Rings Special (Midnight Special Podcast)
From the idyllic green of the Shire, two intrepid travellers venture out on an unexpected journey to discuss the seminal fantasy classic The Lord of the Rings. Joined by the venerable sage Daniel Harrison (Gap Year/Outdoor Living), our unlikely fellowship face many perils and countless questions,...
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Ep. 12: The Dragon Special (Midnight Special Podcast)
Are you the kind of person who spends the fading daylight hours wondering what would a ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ reality television show look like, OR is Imagine Dragons a proto-Gym Rock band? And what exactly do Smaug, Wayne Knight and Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation have in common?…
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Ep. 11: The National Treasure Special with Vi Wilkin (Midnight Special Podcast)
It’s happening…we’re talking about National Treasure! Joined by multi-media extraordinaire Vi Wilkin, the intrepid Midnight Special trio embark on their most daring adventure yet. We discuss Nicholas Cage’s most ‘normal’ performance, the well-aged wonders of practical effects, the era of the Sean...
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Ep 10: The Collectibles Special with Liz Walker (Midnight Special Podcast)
What do tiny toy cars have to do with an existential crisis? Midnight Special Podcast finds out by interviewing performer and writer Liz Walker whose one-woman show Playworn premieres at Fringe World at the State Theatre Centre Wednesday February 4 to Sunday February 8. Playworn covers a strange...
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EP 9: The ‘New Things’ Special (Midnight Special Podcast)
In the waiting room between 2025 and 2026, Tristan, Drew and Howie assemble to riff and discuss the concept of ‘newness’. Many questions are posited, some are answered, like; How is writing a novel a lot like building a house? How does Michael Scott’s changing hairstyle change the trajectory of…
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Ep 8: The All Timers Special with Connor Kiss (Midnight Special Podcast)
If you’ve ever laid wide awake at night and wondered about the humble perfection of the Margherita pizza, this episode is for you. Join Drew, Howie and guest presenter Connor Kiss for an in-depth discuss about what it takes for something to be an ALL TIMER. Our barely qualified panel go...
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Ep 7: The Dracula Special with Kahlee Lengkeek (Midnight Special Podcast)
In this Halloween special we sink our teeth into a chat with Boorloo vampire expert Kahlee Lengkeek about all things Dracula. But things take a terrifying turn when the legend himself decides to drop by the RTRFM studio.
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Ep 6: Confessions and Obsessions with Pam Boland (Midnight Special Podcast)
So, the truth finally comes out on the latest episode of the Midnight Special podcast! Join our trio of illustrious co-hosts alongside very special guest Pamela Boland (presenter of Breakfast with Pam on RTRFM) where they compete head-to-head-to-head-to-head in a diabolical game specifically...
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Ep 5: The Memento Special with Olive Coakley (Midnight Special Podcast)
memento (noun) an object kept as a reminder of a person or event. Smol Fish’s Olive Coakley loves keeping and collecting. On this month’s episode of Midnight Special they sit down with Tristan, Drew and Howie to discuss mementos, memory keeping in a digital age and what is in their memory box.
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Ep 4: The Cher Special with Lyndon Blue and Ruby Bugeja (Midnight Special Podcast)
Do you believe in life after love? You will after listening to this very special episode! Lyndon Blue and Ruby Buġeja are both artists and performers who share their supreme love for another artist and performer, Cher! We explore the presence and power of Cher as a pop culture icon, discussing…
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Ep 3: The Road Trip Special with Rhian Todhunter (Midnight Special Podcast)
When Rhian Todhunter is not on stage or sharing new music during Monday’s Out To Lunch programme, she’s hitting the road. From dramatic coastal routes, to bakery detours and the best playlist, we strap in and journey with Rhian on the ultimate road trip.
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Ep 2: The Chosen One Special with Luke Del Fante (Midnight Special Podcast)
By day, Luke Del Fante is best known as the drummer from Ghost Care. By night, he is a fantasy fiend. From Lord of the Rings, to The Storm Light Archives, we tap into Luke’s secret love of the fantasy genre as we explore the Chosen One Archetype. We hear about Luke’s appreciation for The…
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Ep 1: The Time Loop Special with Angelique Tuffnell (Midnight Special Podcast)
Local punk icon Angelique Tuffnell (Sooks, Bribes, Anjo) takes us back in time again, again and again to explore her fascination with time loops in film and TV. We hear about Angelique’s appreciation for Edge of Tomorrow and dive deep into the genre of time loop movies including Groundhog Day…
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Musicians In Kitchens – Sam Maher (Midnight Special Podcast)
On this episode of The Midnight Special Podcast, join your host Ai-Ling Truong for episode three of MUSICIANS IN KITCHENS with local drummer and handpan extraordinaire Sam Maher cooking up a special vegetarian dish in his kitchen in Fremantle. Tune into our kitchen conversations to find out how…
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WINTER SONGS SPECIAL with live music by The Mackerels! (Midnight Special Podcast)
For this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, it’s The “Have a Wintah!” Winter Special! Your host Dan Grant chats with special guest Bridget Turner (Bad Nutrition, Simone & Girlfunkle) plus musical guests Alanna Kusin and Andy Meredith from The Mackerels (who perform a couple of live songs…
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URBAN LEGENDS SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast)
For this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, tis’ going to be’th a spooky audio journey! Your host Drew Krapljanov is joined by co-hosts Howie Ng and Laurent Shervington to discuss and explore popular urban legends and ghost stories. Each alleged tale is told and then passes a rating system…
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SLUMBER PARTY SPECIAL VOL. 4! (Midnight Special Podcast)
On this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, The Slumber Party Special returns! Hosted by Emma Stokes aka Daisies Net, she welcomes special guests into the studio to hang out and chat, including for this volume: George Foster (Stella Donnelly, DUMBLEACHERS), Jack Gaby (Worried About Lizards,...
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BEST OF MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 2019! (Midnight Special Podcast)
For our first podcast episode of 2020, Midnight Special takes a look back at 2019! Presented by Tristan Fidler, this is a near two-hour collection of our favourite moments from all the Midnight Special On RTRFM episodes from last year including The Lonely Special, The Slumber Party Special, The...
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Donovan de Souza, hiking guide of The Long Way’s Better! (Midnight Special Podcast #23)
On this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, join your host Ai-Ling Truong and her guest Donovan de Souza, blogger of bush-walking, adventure and travel blog The Long Way’s Better and hiking podcast Real Trail Talk! They will be chatting about how to prepare for hikes, sharing some of the…
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SLUMBER PARTY SPECIAL – PART III (Midnight Special Podcast #22)
It’s the return of the Slumber Party Special – Part III – for the new Midnight Special Podcast episode! Hosted by Emma Daisy aka Daisies Net, special guests are welcomed into the RTRFM studio to stay up late and chat ! There’s a heavy reliance on a communal Xylophone this time, we deviate often...
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Comedy improv group, YAAAS KWEEN (Midnight Special Podcast #21)
For this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, you’ll hear terrific late night chat and hilarious comedy as your host Tristan Fidler welcomes a quartet of the performers – Jaleesa Maher, Amri Mrisho, Tor Snyder and Alex Christophers – that make up YAAAS KWEEN a new improv show focused on...
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SONGWRITING SPECIAL VOL. 2 (Midnight Special Podcast #20)
For this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, it’s part deux of the SONGWRITING SPECIAL! A special series of interviews hosted by Drew Krapljanov (Ryan Beno, Didion’s Bible) and featuring some absolute top notch musicians/players including: Annika Moses (Nika Mo), Ezekiel and Josiah…
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THE AFTER LIFE SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast #19)
For this new episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, we hear several responses and theories to the big question, “What happens after we die? Your host Lauren Salt presents The After Life Special, which collects interviews with different peoples as well as speeches and sermons from different...
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SLUMBER PARTY SPECIAL PART II! (Midnight Special Podcast #18)
For this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, it’s the return of the SLUMBER PARTY SPECIAL PART II! Presented by Emma Stokes (aka Daisies Net), special guests are welcomed into the studio to hang out including: Rachel Hocking (Racoo, Salary, Frank’s Fish Tank), Annika Moses (Nika Mo, Great...
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SONGWRITING SPECIAL VOL. 1 (Midnight Special Podcast #17)
Songwriting. Sometimes, we all wonder, how the hell do people do it and do it so damn well? On this special episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, join your host Drew Krapljanov in part one of a series in many parts as he interviews four bona fide amazing musicians; Joel Martin from FOAM…
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THE RADIOTHON SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast #16)
On this very special episode of the Midnight Special podcast, we present the Midnight Special Radiothon Special for 2019! Co-hosted by the collective including Tristan Fidler, Ai-Ling Truong, Tom Reynolds and Ben Yaxley, we celebrate the difference of our show, show our love and appreciation of...
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THE SLUMBER PARTY SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast #15)
On this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, your host Emma Stokes presents The Slumber Party Special! The first part of an on-going series, Emma is joined in-studio by Beth Commons (from Pool Boy/Supernaked), Ashlyn Koh (Calmly/Foam/Big Cry/Programming Manager/Band Manager), Emily Jane (Girl...
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THE LONELY SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast #14)
For this episode of the Midnight Special, your host Lauren Salt presents THE LONELY SPECIAL, an audio collage of interviews discussing the topic of lonelieness. As Lauren explains, “With the help of friends and people on the streets on Perth, I will be presenting a discussion on what it means to...
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Hannah Sorenson, musician (Midnight Special Podcast #13)
On this episode of the Midnight Special podcast, we hear an interview hosted by Bridget Cleary who welcomes musician Hannah Sorenson into the studio; they talk about Hannah’s band Hannah Mae and the Hoodwinks, playing music and writing songs, and even performing a live tune. A great chat that’s...
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THE BASKETBALL SPECIAL PART II: OVERTIME! (Midnight Special Podcast #12)
On this episode of the Midnight Special On RTRFM, the Basketball Special is back! Join your host Drew K as we take a closer look at not just one Basketball film, not two Basketball films, but 6 Basketball films! Helping him out will be six super special guests from the local music alumni who will...
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THE KARAOKE SPECIAL PART II starring Consensual Connie! (Midnight Special Podcast #11)
Yes, the concept of having karaoke sung live on the radio returns to the Midnight Special On RTRFM! Joined by the rodeo queen of the karaoke scene, Consensual Connie who discusses the power of karaoke and certain karaoke rules with our other special guests who join us in the studio to sing…
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Natalie Blom on zines; Wade McCagh on politics (Midnight Special Podcast #10)
For this episode of the Midnight Special podcast, your host Tom Reynolds welcomes two special guests into the studio to discuss two different topics. In the first hour, Tom chats with Natalie Blom about zines, their history, how they get involved in making zines and the titles available at the...
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Sakidasumi, musician and music video director (Midnight Special Podcast #9)
For this episode of the Midnight Special podcast, your host Bridget Cleary is joined by the wonderful Perth artist, Sakidasumi, to talk about her many varied talents. From videography to photography and directing to performing, this woman is seriously phenomenal. For more info about Sakidasumi…
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Live At Camp Doogs with Special Guest MAGIC STEVEN! (Midnight Special Podcast #8)
Your host Tristan Fidler presents a special episode of Midnight Special On RTRFM recorded live at Camp Doogs within the Mild Doogs space, host to a mini podcast festival! Tristan chats to visiting performer, Magic Steven (VIC), a writer/illustrator/comedian, who answers trademark random Midnight...
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THE BASKETBALL MOVIES SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast #7)
For this episode of the Midnight Special, it’s all about Basketball Movies: portrayers of the underdog, purveyors of community and comradery and unabashedly 90’s! Basketball movies are in a league of their own. Join your host Drew Krapljanov (from bands like Ryan Beno and Didion’s Bible), in part...
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THE MEDIUM SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast #6)
For this episode of the Midnight Special, your host Lauren Salt presents the first part of THE MEDIUM SPECIAL, an on-going conversation with those who work as mediums or psychics. As Lauren explains, “Initially I reached out to particular phone psychics in search of on air readings but our...
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Tim Newhouse, composer and musician (Midnight Special Podcast #5)
Bridget Cleary is a regular host of the Midnight Special, a radio presenter and a musician, and often her episodes will focus on other musicians in the classical or experimental genres. Here, Bridget sits down in the studio with composer and musician Tim Newhouse to chat about his composition...
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THE 100TH EPISODE SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast #4)
Even though this is the fourth episode of our official RTRFM podcast, we’ve actually broadcast over a hundred episodes! Here is THE 100TH EPISODE SPECIAL! C0-hosted by Ai-Ling Truong and Tristan Fidler, this is a loose, celebratory show with several special guests including the band Bad Nutrition...
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Melissa Palinkas, owner/chef of Young George (Midnight Special Podcast #2)
Ai-Ling Truong is a regular presenter on Midnight Special and her interests involve cooking, drinks and restaurants, all of which are reflected in her choice of guests to chat with! For this episode of the podcast, we hear Ai-Ling interview Melissa Palinkas, owner/chef of Young George about how…
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BEST OF MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 2018! (Midnight Special Podcast #1)
Welcome to the relaunching of Midnight Special as its very own official RTRFM podcast! Yes, our late night chat show is now available to download and stream from the RTRFM website and any podcast app you might be using. New episodes will collect the great chats we have on our show between…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Midnight Special – the most esoteric pop culture chat show across the audio landscape. Once a late night chat show on the RTRFM grid, it now returns like a podcasting phoenix!
Each episode features a very special guest – better known as a musician, artist, performer or presenter in Boorloo/Perth – and we delve deep into one of their pop culture loves in detail. From movie cliches to literary conventions to underappreciated stars, the freewheeling discussion includes random questions, conceptual games, inexplicable references, deep insights and plenty of laughs. A conversational puzzle for everyone to enjoy!
Presented by Tristan Fidler (Movie Squad), Drew Krapljanov (Monday Drivetime) and Howie Ng (Isolated Nation).
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Welcome to the Midnight Special – the most esoteric pop culture chat show across the audio landscape. Once a late night chat show on the RTRFM grid, it now returns like a podcasting phoenix! Each episode features a very special guest – better known as a musician, artist, performer or presenter in...
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