Midnight Special

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 Bean mullet and why this little Bruckheimer production that could, is a treasure in our eyes. Follow the clues and enjoy the ride on the latest episode of the 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 period in Liz’s life where she was employed selling a tiny toy car collection from a deceased estate. But the show is also about more than that, looking at societal pressures on women in their 30s as well as the lightness and darkness of life. Your hosts Tristan Fidler, Drew Kraplijanov and Howie Ng learn more about the inspiration behind Playworn while also falling into several digressions about collectables – from the Rosebud sled to Citizen Cane and a Sex and the City DVD boxset – and working to define what a ‘collectable’ is thanks to Howie’s trademark rubric! Photograph by tom Crammond. Tickets are available through Fringe World.    

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 The Office? What is the golden age of The Simpsons? Listen to find out the consensus and much more on the latest episode of the 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 head-to-head and debate daytime talk shows, the mysteries of the Mona Lisa and bubble tea flavours (?!). No subject is off the table, no topic is left without a digression and no sweeping pontification is without a heated argument.

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.  

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 engineered to reveal the most forbidden never-before-confessed foibles and the most undying secret obsessions! Not to mention, a special reenactment of one of the most iconic confessions in cinematic history! On this latest episode of unpredictable talkshow hijinks, find out who can only eat celery garnished with garlic dip and flaming hot corn chip crumbs, OR who frequently feels the unrelenting terror of being unable to change a flat tire, OR who realised their closest friends may or may not be part of a sting to uncover movie piracy. The stakes have never been higher on the Midnight Special.

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.  

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 her screen performances including films like Moonstruck and The Witches Of Eastwick, her twitter presence with a game called ‘Cher or Not’, her underappreciated songs (remember her duet with Beavis and Butthead?), and her expansive career including a bonus impression by Ruby from seeing Cher live in concert!

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.

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 Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb, the world-building of Hobb’s novels, and dive deep into the narrative convention of “the Chose One”, including Lord Of The Rings, Star Wars – Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, The Princess Diaries, and more!

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, Palm Springs, Happy Death Day and more!

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 Sam got into cooking and playing the drums, travel, his earliest music memories and life growing up in Tom Price. We also delve into how Sam discovered the handpan and its power as a communication tool, and chat about reality of being a musician and Sam’s evolution as a handpan player. Please note: this episode was recorded earlier in the year before COVID-19 lockdown. Season 2, Episode 4 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 54 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday March 12th – Friday March 13th, 2020. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda.

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 for the first time on the airwaves!). Crank the A/C and cool down with the gang as they talk all things winter, sending you frosty feelings and chill vibes. Season 2, Episode 4 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 149 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday February 6th – Friday February 7th, 2020. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda.

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 by the assembled for spookiness, truthiness and good ol’ fashioned entertainment value! Bust out your Hasbro (trademark) Oujia board and experience… the URBAN LEGEND SPECIAL! Season 2, Episode 3 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 148 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday January 23rd – Friday January 24th, 2020. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda.

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, Haircare, DUMBLEACHERS) and Jordan Shakespeare (Cuss, Supernaked,and Producer of countless local releases). And yes, as with every Slumber Party Special, there is a game of ‘Two Truths, One Lie’. Enjoy this audio hang out! Season 2, Episode 2 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 147 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday January 23rd – Friday January 24th, 2020. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda.

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 Songwriting Special, and much more! Featuring the work of Midnight Special collective and RTR presenters Drew Krapljanov, Lauren Salt, Emma Stokes, Ai-Ling Truong, Ben Yaxley, Bridget Cleary and Tristan Fidler. You’ll hear chats with special guests such as musicians like Nika Mo, Beth Commons, Freya, Ashlyn Koh, DJ and presenter Girlname, chef Melissa Palinkas, karaoke queen and comedian Consensual Connie. There’s also live music and performances from Hannah Sorensen, Bad Nutrition, House Of Bok karaoke, and Axel Carrington. We hope you enjoy the Best of Midnight Special 2019! Season 2, Episode 1 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 144 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday January 2nd – Friday January 3rd, 2020. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda.

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 best hikes around Perth and Western Australia, discussing solo and multiple day hikes, soundtracks for hiking, and so much more. If you are a hiker who wants to get serious or interested in hiking and want to know more or don’t know where to start, please listen to this great podcast episode! Originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 Thursday November 21st – Friday November 22nd, 2019, this was Episode 138 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is here.

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 into widespread silliness but quickly bring it back to existential/ apocalyptic dread. All the songs were recommended by our guests, we play a round of 2 truths 1 lie, and there’s even a very special poetry recital by Selina! This time, Emma’s amazing guests are: – Albert Pritchard (New Nausea, Shit Narnia) – Jacob Diamond (Jacob Diamond, METHYL ETHEL) – Selina Bell (@yourlocalartfreak & poet) Originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 Thursday November 14th – Friday November 15th, 2019, this was Episode 137 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 feminism, diversity and all things millennial. In studio, they talk about the origins of the show, answer random questions and  discuss what’s on their minds! Please note: at the time of recording, they were debuting at Lazy Susan’s Comedy Den – now they have a Fringe World run of shows for 2020! For more information about YAAAS KWEEN, check out this link! This is Episode 131 of the Midnight Special On RTRFM, originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 on Thursday Sept 26 – Friday Sept 27, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is here.

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 Padmanabham (GAZEY), Axel Carrington (Axel Carrington) and Sara Salt (Sara Salt)! Stream and/or download this podcast episode to hear great musicians interviewed about their mysterious craft! This is Episode 130 of the Midnight Special On RTRFM, originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 on Thursday Sept 26 – Friday Sept 27, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 speakers, all collected and woven into a spiritually minded soundscape, which takes into account a variety of religious and spiritual beliefs as well as the personal. It’s a one of a kind audio experience! This is Episode 128 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 from Thursday September 12th – Friday September 13th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 Statue, Difficult Listening) and Leah Vlatko (Montana Wildhack, Sun & Flower Studios). The topic of this Slumber Party Special is ‘Creative Lives’ and it’s a very entertaining, welcoming discussion about the music of our guests but also all the other ways they each live creatively! This also includes a very informative, hilarious round of ‘Two Truths, One Lie’! This is Episode 127 of Midnight Special On RTRFM, which was originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 on Thurs Sept 5 – Fri Sept 6, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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, Jeremy Segal from Segue, Angelique Tuffnell from Wound Honey and Tom Manson aka Delivery Buoy in order to demystify the mystical art. Don’t miss the SONGWRITING SPECIAL! This is Episode 126 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 from Thursday August 29th – Friday August 30th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 community radio and different voices, and interview several special guests about their connection to RTRFM: Emma Stokes aka Daisies Net talks about her music and starting presenting on the station, Steven Aaron Hughes discusses playing at RTR events with his bands and his love for the alternative sounds on the airwaves, and Axel Carrington plays beautiful music for everyone live on air as well as busting out several of his trademark impressions. We also receive a phone call from our Gold Subscriber and golden voiced friend Matt Roberts. Even though Radiothon 2019 is over, you can still donate and subscribe to RTRFM through our website. Every bit helps to support community radio and different voices on the air! This is Episode 125 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday August 22 – Friday March 1st, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 Name/Out to Lunch Thursdays!) and Fraeya Evans! All of these guests are active and thriving facilitators and artists in Perth’s music community, so the chat turns to their individual, different experiences and projects. A lot of giggles and also some genuine and inspiring conversation! This is Episode 121 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 from Thursday July 25th – Friday July 26th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 feel loneliness and what are some perspectives and tools we use to engage with it. Again, we can’t thank everyone enough for taking part of these anonymous interviews; your insight has such a pivotal and positive effect on the show and i couldn’t do it without you!” This is Episode 118 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday July 4th – Friday July 5th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 worth your time! This is Episode 115 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday June 13th – Friday June 14th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 each talk about a different film: Laurent (Catwalk), Jeremy (Segue), Zeke (GAZEY), Anna (Wound Honey), Will (RTRFM) and Howie (from Isolated Nation)! This is Episode 113 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday May 30th – Friday May 31st, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 karaoke on the airwaves. You’ll hear the powerful voice of musician Lana, writer/activist Matt Roberts, and Elijah and Neil from House Of Bok as they create radio magic not witnessed since Friday night at the Northbridge Hotel with Groove Karaoke! Please note: a large portion of this episode did not air due to a technical error (between ‘Jolene’ and Matt Roberts’ performance). We also apologise for the buzzing sound during the first two live karaoke performances – another technical error unfortunately! This is Episode 111 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday May 16th – Friday May 17th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 Xerox Days Zine Market. Then, Tom talks to Wade McCagh, catching up about what has happened in Western Australian politics as well as national politics in the lead up to the recent election (Please note: this was recorded before the recent Australian election). They also discuss the movie Call Me By Your Name in some detail as well! This is Episode 110 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday May 9th – Friday May 10th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.  

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, you can follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sakidasumimusic/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sakidasumi/) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/sakidasumi). This is Episode 109 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday May 2nd – Friday May 3rd, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 Special questions as well as facing many a random digression by the king of digressions, Matt Acorn (of Camp Doogs and Magnolia’s). Enjoy the loose conversation and keep wondering over the Neil Young lyric “even Richard Nixon has soul” and ask yourself what connection do you have to a president? For more about Magic Steven, visit his website: http://www.magicsteven.net/contact/ This is Episode 107 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday April 18th – Friday April 19th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 one of a series, as we take a closer look at the genre and some of the deeper themes at work, the first film being the iconic Oscar nominated 1994 documentary, Hoop Dreams. Arguably one of the greatest sporting documentaries of all time, Hoop Dreams follows two adolescent African-American boys in Chicago, their families, their community and their triumphs and struggles on their journey through high school, through to college and eventually, to the NBA. This is Episode 104 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday April 4th – Friday April 5th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 conversations were so elaborate and interesting I thought they each deserved their own episode. I ask your respect and openness in hearing these conversations as my guests were very open and vulnerable about how they interpret what they do and I appreciate their honesty whether or not our philosophies align. Unexpectedly these conversations opened many troubling and exciting concepts of mental health, the future and how we interact with one another and ourselves. I hope you enjoy!!” This is Episode 104 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday March 28th – Friday March 29th, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 career, instrumental and orchestral choices, and to drop some life wisdom for all. Episode 103, originally broadcast on Thursday March 21st – Friday March 22nd, 2019. Full episode with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.  

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 (including Bridget Turner, Shannon Fox and Alwyn Nixon-Lloyd) who take a candy/sugar taste challenge as well as debut their new song ‘Divorce Party’ as well as reignite their tribute to the power of the sausage roll! We also chat with the talented people who have gave their voice talents to our pre-recorded Midnight Special questions – writer/performer Vidya Rajan and writer/activist Matt Roberts – to reply to their own voices asking questions. A very fun show – here’s to a 100 more episodes! This is Episode 100 of the Midnight Special, originally broadcast on Thursday February 28th – Friday March 1st, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 she became a chef and her approach to making her restaurant more sustainable. We also find out what Melissa did before cheffing, share sandwich tales and favourite films that make you late to your own birthday party. Episode 96, originally broadcast on Thursday January 31st – Friday February 1st, 2019. Full episode with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.

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 different hosts and special guests for your listening pleasure! For our first podcast episode, your host Tristan Fidler presents the Best Of Midnight Special 2018, offering a special episode that assembles clips and excerpts from our favourite episodes in 2018. Across our different hosts – including Ai-Ling Truong, Ben Yaxley, Lauren Salt, Erin Puccinelli, Zoe Zarzycki, Coel Healy and Maggie Salad – are many great topics and special guests including Paul Iskov aka Yoda, Axel Carrington (New Talk), House Of Bok karaoke, the Happy Girls, the Museum of Water, Balinup Medieval Carnival, Albert Pritchard (New Nausea), Adam Trainer (Original Past Life), Bridget Turner (Simone and Girlfunkle), Drew Kraplnajov (Ryan Beno), ZĀN and a lot more. Episode 91, originally broadcast on Thursday December 28th – Friday December 29th, 2018. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud page. Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our website. Theme music ‘Martini Spoke’ by Leafy Suburbs. Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb.