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The Moment with Myf Warhurst
by MIK Made & Myf Warhurst
Got a minute? Join our queen of culture as she unpacks ‘The Moment’ that has everyone talking, diving deeper than the headlines to give the details you need in the time you’ve got. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Sitting down with Powderfinger
When Powderfinger called it a day 16 years ago, Myf conducted the band’s last interview for an ABC TV special. When they decided to get back together, Myf got the call again. Today's episode is an exclusive chat with the band themselves as they prepare to return to the spotlight. Powderfinger...
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Telling women's stories is RADICAL
The incredible playwright and author Suzie Miller joins Myf to talk about her follow-up to the global phenomenon Prima Facie, the novel Inter Alia, which looks at the justice system through the eyes of a feminist judge whose son is accused of a crime. They discuss what it's like to watch a story...
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Powderfinger is back
Myf has big news she's been sitting on! Iconic Australian band Powderfinger have announced they're getting back together for a 2027 tour, and in a full-circle moment, Myf sat down with them to talk about the reunion, just as she did for their final interview when they broke up. Then, Myf…
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Getting deep on songwriting, fear and fame
Myf is joined by Mark Seymour of iconic band Hunters & Collectors, and they are going deep. They dig into why certain songs outlive their writers and become "public property", and explore the idea of a collective consciousness. Mark also reflects on the intensity and fear that drove Hunters &...
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It’s time to Frock Up
The time of year has come again to FROCK UP. Frocktober is Australia's most fashionable fundraiser, raising funds for ovarian cancer research. Myf is joined by fellow ambassador, Carly Findlay, who reveals her own personal battle with ovarian cancer and what this fundraiser means to her. If you...
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Meta's cute new gadget is just as sus
Feeling furious lately? Myf is too. She joins the dots between Meta's new AI charm, which is really just its creepy glasses with a cute face, a study showing films written by women make more money but still don't get the funding, and a world that keeps happening without our consent. Then some…
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Searching for Australia's best recipe with Pia Miranda
Pia Miranda joins Myf to talk about her new ABC show Recipe of the Year, where she teams up with Adam Liaw to find recipes that represent Australia today. They swap stories about letting go of old insecurities with age and the particular challenges of financial security when working as a…
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How does surrogacy work in Australia?
Surrogacy is a controversial topic, with headlines regularly sparked by Hollywood stars like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, and most recently Lena Dunham, opting to build their families this way. Today, Myf talks to Sally, who shares her experience as an "altruistic surrogate" here in Australia,...
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Weeknight dinner sorted with Alice Zaslavsky
Ex Masterchef contestant and award-winning cookbook author, Alice Zaslavsky, joins Myf to talk about her new book, Weeknights with Alice. The cookbook is a guide to weeknight meals so you can cook with whatever's in your fridge and Alice's cure for "food teague" (that overwhelmed, uninspired...
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Are the tides turning on Taylor Swift?
Myf dives into a big week in music with Kylie Minogue's AFL grand final performance and U2's stripped back new single "Silencio" ahead of their 50th anniversary album, which features Dolly Parton's final recording. The biggest music news of this week is of course Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl...
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Manifestation, mental health & Margot Robbie
Actor, writer and disability advocate Hannah Diviney joins Myf for Mental Health Month, opening up about living with cerebral palsy, the lack of disability representation she grew up with, and the accidental path that led her from Instagram advocacy to the premier of Wuthering Heights and…
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Paul Kelly on getting older but not wiser
Myf catches up with Paul Kelly to talk about his album ‘Seventy’ marking his 70th year. They dig into why albums still matter to him, the joy of reaching a flow state and the surprise that comes with writing a great song. Paul also reflects on learning to play the jazz standard "Stardust" during...
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The Ed Sheeran controversy
Ed Sheeran's US tour descends into chaos after Macklemore is dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestine remarks at a concert, prompting several other support acts to walk out in solidarity. Myf unpacks the pressure behind the scenes, Ed Sheeran's attempt to stay "apolitical" and why it's…
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Middle Rage book tour LIVE
If you missed out on a ticket to one of Myf's book tour stops, this one's for you! Myf shares part of her Middle Rage book launch conversation, recorded live at Melbourne's Wheeler Centre with her dear friend and brilliant broadcaster Jess McGuire. They give you a peek into Myf’s thoughts,...
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Creating fearlessly with Kate Miller-Heidke
Kate Miller-Heidke joins Myf to talk about her exciting new album The Kiss and the Abyss, a "gothic folk" record, made without worrying about how it fits together or who it pleases. They chat about how getting older as a woman has meant less people pleasing, more creative fearlessness and how...
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Rejoice! Celine Dion is back
Myf has a jam packed episode dissecting what everyone is talking about this week. Anthropic researcher resigns in protest, warning that AI could pose an extinction-level risk within years, adding to the wider discussions about social media algorithm opt-outs and the platforms' resistance to...
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The Moment Presents: The Lizzy Hoo Show
Today Myf brings you an episode from The Lizzy Hoo Show and the guest is none other than Myf herself. Myf recounts the outrageous tale of being upgraded to business class and getting a little too excited with the champagne. Oblivious at the time, Myf later pieces together hazy memories of finding...
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The Lindsay Clancy trial & postnatal psychosis explained
Myf is joined by Julie, CEO of PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia), for a difficult but important conversation prompted by the Lindsay Clancy mistrial in the US. They unpack the difference between the "baby blues," postnatal depression and postnatal psychosis, and discuss the…
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Losing our feminist mothers
Today Myf pays tribute to feminist icon Gloria Steinem following her death at 92, along with second-wave feminist Robin Morgan, exploring their legacies and what it means to lose these "figurative mothers" at a moment when their fights feel newly urgent. Then, a Creative Arts Emmys wrap-up (with...
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A conversation that can change a life
Barry Du Bois joins Myf ahead of R U OK? Day to share his deeply personal journey through depression, grief and two terminal cancer diagnoses. He opens up about the years he spent hiding behind a "facade" and the importance of vulnerability. Barry emphasises the power of simply asking someone if...
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Unlearning hustle culture with Ryan Jon
Myf is joined by podcast royalty Ryan Jon from the Toni and Ryan podcast, just as they're about to set off on tour. Ryan chats about learning to unlearn hustle-culture conditioning around work and rest, and how he and Toni protect their friendship and creative energy to make sure the show lasts...
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Thank you Dolly x
It has been quite a week for Myf. The release of her book Middle Rage collided with the devastating news of Dolly Parton's death, and today Myf reflects on the lasting impact that Dolly has had on her life, and will continue to as her spirit guide. She also pays tribute to Tim Curry and Yayoi...
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50 years with Tina Arena
The absolute Australian icon Tina Arena joins Myf to mark 50 years in the industry as her revealing new documentary Tina: Unravel Me hits cinemas. Tina speaks about the manipulation and gaslighting she endured throughout her career, why she refused to let her body become "currency," and the…
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Big Little Truths with Liane Moriarty
What are the characters of Big Little Lies doing ten years on from the death that rocked their small town? Liane Moriarty's novel sold millions of copies worldwide, and now the wait for a sequel is over. Big Little Truths picks up where the story left off. Liane joins Myf to reveal how the hit TV...
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Finally opening up and putting it all on the line
Today is the eve of the long-awaited release of Myf's new book, Middle Rage, and she's opening up about the vulnerability of putting something this personal into the world. Myf reflects on the emotion she's poured into the book, the therapeutic process of putting her experiences to paper, and why...
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The naturopath rewriting the rules on "Healthy Eating"
Catie Gett is deeply passionate about food, people, and ensuring good nutritious food is accessible to everyone. A naturopath and former owner of beloved Melbourne health food shop Staple Store, Catie joins Myf to talk about her cookbook The Staple Store Cookbook, part recipe collection, part...
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Behind the scenes of the Logies 2026
Myf is back home after the Logies and runs through the whirlwind of the night. Robert Irwin's showstopping hosting debut, an emotional posthumous win for Sam Neil, A Country Practice's induction into the Hall of Fame, and Lisa Miller's showstopping dress. She also covers a fresh European art...
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What it really takes to change male violence in Australia
Tarang Chawla’s sister Niki was murdered in 2015, and he has since become a voice to advocate for his sister and all other women facing male violence. Tarang and Myf unpack "the man box", the unwritten rules that teach boys to suppress emotion and chase dominance and how it fuels everything from...
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We’re off to the Logies with Lisa Millar
Lisa Millar joins Myf ahead of her second Gold Logie nomination, and the two swap stories about the brutal reality of breakfast TV hours, the strange intimacy of becoming a fixture in people's lounge rooms, and why regional Australia never quite prepared either of them for the lives they've ended...
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A celebration of girlhood
Actor and filmmaker Aidan Mayeri joins Myf to talk about her documentary Summer 2000: The Etcetera Story, the wild true tale of the preteen "girl band" she formed with her best friends in 2000, whose album resurfaced online decades later and led to a record deal, a reunion, and this deeply…
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Our opinions won’t help Ariana Grande
Last week was Copenhagen Farrrshun Week, so Myf is bringing you all the runway and street-style trends everyone's rocking, including the newest freaky shoe trend that has everyone talking. The Anthony Bourdain biopic 'Tony' has also been released and the reviews are in, the Telstra NATSIAA award...
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The Moment Presents: ASMR Garden
Today The Moment presents a special episode from podcast ASMR Garden. ASMR Garden is where intimate conversation meets immersive sound. Each episode invites a different celebrity guest into a calming audio space unlike any other. Through gentle storytelling and whispered dialogue, Jojo guides...
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No house, no husband, no problem
Comedian He Huang joins Myf to talk about her unlikely path from being raised in China, studying public policy in the US to becoming one of Australia's most exciting stand-up comedians. They dig into why stand-up comedy barely exists in China's collectivist culture, the strict censorship she has…
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The demise of rage-bait
Myf is back for another Monday cultural news roundup. The Castle's stage adaptation is smashing box office records, Madonna and Kylie's World Pride reunion and this year's Mercury Music Prize nominees. Myf then takes a deep dive into the "influencer recession". Why aesthetic content no longer…
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Living an artful life in 2026
Ella Hooper joins Myf for a chat about music, creativity and life. Ella’s band Killing Heidi are back to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Push at the massive Pushover gig that launched her career at age 13. They talk about why it's never been harder to make a living from music, why Nashville...
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Inside The Traitors Australia with Rhys Nicholson
Comedian, writer and Drag Race Down Under judge Rhys Nicholson joins Myf for a gloriously chaotic chat about everything happening in their world right now. Rhys is about to appear on Celebrity Traitors Australia and they get into what it's actually like to be locked in a house with no phone and…
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It's time to up our farshun game Australia!
America has declared this the Summer of Jimothy! The short spined raccoon in Seattle who has gone viral online, has somehow become the unlikely symbol of collective joy we all needed. Plus the Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow and Myf breaks down the farshun from the opening ceremony and she...
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Love, shame & being boy sober with Dee Salmin
Myf is joined by Dee Salmin, host of Triple J’s ‘The Hook Up’ and now an author of her debut book that Myf wishes she had at seventeen. ‘It's Not Love, Actually’, is a guide to modern love and dating that helps you find the love you deserve and challenges the deep conditioning that keeps women...
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Can you change the world and still have fun?
Alex Dyson has known Myf for over half his life. The former Triple J breakfast host, novelist and two time parliamentary candidate joins Myf to talk about his gorgeous new novel 'The Apocalypse and Other Mild Inconveniences', a funny, hopeful climate change story born out of the 2020 bushfires....
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Madonna and The Muppets at the Fifa World Cup
The Fifa World Cup 2026 comes to a close and gets its first ever halftime show. Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and even The Muppets are just a few of the names that were involved in the half time entertainment, all curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. Meanwhile, Andrew and Tristan Tate, were...
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Art is anti-aging with Rachel Burke
A new study says that engaging with the arts can slow aging. How good is that?! Today Myf sits down with artist, designer and all round creative force Rachel Burke, currently artist in residence at Brisbane Powerhouse, to talk about why creativity is a way of life, what play actually does for…
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Em Rusciano on Madonna, musicals and finally choosing herself
There's a particular kind of unravelling happening to women in their forties and fifties right now, and Em Rusciano has made it her whole body of work. She joins Myf to talk about the morning she woke up and realised she'd built her entire personality around being chosen by someone else, and what...
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An AI song hit number one, and the arts might keep you young
An AI cover of Like A Prayer has hit number one on the Australian charts, and Myf has a lot to say about it. She gets into what it means for musicians, and the AI copyright fight landing in Parliament this week that will decide whether Australian artists get paid for work being scraped to train...
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A perimenopausal Weekend at Bernie's
Michala Banas has spent 40 years on our screens and she's still figuring things out. She joins Myf to talk about performance anxiety, finally stopping trying to get everyone to like her, why perimenopause sent her straight to a play called ‘Losing Face’ and the life changing discovery that you're...
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Taking the leap with Zan Rowe
Myf and Zan Rowe are back together! Zan is hosting the return of Race Around the World after a 28 year hiatus and the pair talk about taking a career leap, what actually goes on behind the scenes of hosting a show and why women in their 40s need to stop being so humble about what they bring to…
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Inside Taylor Swift’s wedding at MSG
After weeks of speculation, the wedding of the century is finally here with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot at Madison Square Garden. The love birds managed to keep almost all the details of their New York wedding underwraps, but Myf brings you the CliffsNotes of what we know about…
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Life and intimacy after divorce
Relationship expert Kiz Harvey joins Myf for a conversation about the big upheavals that come for all of us in midlife. Divorce, loneliness, dating apps and finding yourself again.They talk about feeling your feelings instead of jumping straight into the next thing, what to do when you haven't…
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Josh Pyke on being kinder to yourself
Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke joins Myf to talk about his most open and honest album yet, The Kingdom Within. Born out of grief, anxiety and the slow work of learning to be kinder to himself, the record finds Josh at his most vulnerable. They get into the harsh inner voice so many of us...
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Taylor's wedding, Madonna's return and Paul Hogan enters the chat
The wedding of the year is almost here, and Myf has thoughts on Taylor Swift saying I do in a rather unexpected venue. This week she gets into the Taylor and Travis of it all, a Madonna and Kylie moment that has her quietly losing it, and a fashion update she's calling her favourite in years......
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Dr Matt Agnew on lost curiosity and life after The Bachelor
You might know Dr Matt Agnew from The Bachelor, but did you know he once ran giant simulations hunting for hidden Earth-like planets? Today Matt joins Myf to talk about his life as an astrophysicist, and his gorgeous new kids' video podcast Why Though? Along the way they get into everything from...
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Got a minute? Join our queen of culture as she unpacks ‘The Moment’ that has everyone talking, diving deeper than the headlines to give the details you need in the time you’ve got.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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MIK Made & Myf Warhurst
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