Podcast hosts Chisty Hopwood and Freya Owens and comedian Bridget Everett

On the final Morning Broads for 2024, Marieke and Michala discuss famous alumni, separating art from the artist, reflections on this year and wishes for 2025.They are joined by hosts of the Parents, You’ve Got This podcast Christy Hopwood and Freya Owens on the festive season for parents, singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko on her inspiration for music and comedian Bridget Everett on creating and starring in Someone Somewhere.

On Fri 13th December, with Marieke Hardy and Michala Banas

Coach Nadine Muller and QVWC Shop's retail coordinator Marianne Duval 

Shelley and Marieke chat about connecting with neighbours, petty revenge for crimes, driving lessons with your kids and ask listeners who would they pardon, if they could?They are joined by coach and mentor Nadine Muller on her new book A Reason to Rise, comedian Geraldine Hickey on her new show Meander and artist Marianne Duval on the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre’s (QVWC) shop.

On Thurs 12th December, with Shelley Ware and Marieke Hardy

GP Dr Preeya Alexander and singers Kate Ceberano and Tania Doko

Ella and Marieke discuss collective consciousness, formal parties, planning trips and feeling “Bah Humbug” in the festive season.They are joined by GP Dr Preeya Alexander to discuss her work in preventative health and singers and members of Bachelor Girl Kate Ceberano and Tania Doko on the music festival Roar and their experiences in the music industry in Australia.

On Wed 11th December, with Ella Hooper and Marieke Hardy

Creator of Amplify Music Education Natalie Kradolfer and comedian Elouise Eftos

Marieke and Jo discuss jobs that Jo could substitute in, moshing, commenting on other people’s appearance and etiquette around addressing acquaintances.They are joined by the creator of Amplify Music Education Natalie Kradolfer on bringing music into schools and changing access to music in education and comedian Elouise Eftos on personal appearance and perceived attractiveness.

On Tues 10th December, with Marieke Hardy and Jo Stanley

Peninsula Film Festival director Meg Pascoe and TV Presenter Lisa Millar 

Rana and Michala discuss diversity versus othering, men in top jobs, talking about your relationships and ask listeners about the ways in which they love themselves.&nbsp;They are joined by the director of the Peninsula Film Festival Meg Pascoe about the festival and this year’s program and TV presenter Lisa Millar about Muster Dogs and its upcoming reunion special.

On Mon 9th December, with Rana Hussain and Michala Banas

Comedian Janelle Koenig and ParaMatildas goalkeeper Katelyn Smith

Michala and Rana discuss villain eras, their wins for the year, setting up friends and ask the listeners have you ever lied about your job?They are joined by comedian Janelle Koenig on hairdressers and her teenage daughter’s beauty routine, and world champion ParaMatildas goalkeeper Katelyn Smith on their recent success and inclusivity in sports.

On Fri 6th December, with Michala Banas and Rana Hussain

Dancer Chantal Curmi and author Nina Kenwood

Mimi and Marieke chat about shared experiences, appreciating life and being thankful, secrets of old friends and ask listeners about times where they have been the recipient of kindness from a stranger.They are joined by dancer and actress Chantal Curmi about inspiring the next generation of dancers and author Nina Kenwood on her new book The Wedding Forecast.

On Thurs 5th December, with Mimi Kwa and Marieke Hardy

CEO of WeAre8 Zoe Kalar and financial counsellor Deb Shroot

Marieke and Mimi discuss giving up coffee, personal pit crews, the Wicked press tour, and Mimi’s neighbour’s new puppy!They are joined by founder and CEO of social media platform WeAre8 Zoe Kalar on creating positive experiences on social media and financial counsellor Deb Shroot from Financial Counselling Australia on family Christmas expenses.

On Wed 4th December, with Marieke Hardy and Mimi Kwa

Dermatologist Dr Leona Yip and disability advocate Sara Sham

Michala and Shelley chat about believing in signs, changing drink choices, schoolies and ask listeners what food has made them cry?They are joined by dermatologist and alopecia specialist Dr Leona Yip on all things skin, Indigenous singer/songwriter Jess Hitchcock on her career and model and disability advocate Sara Shams on International Day of People with Disability.

On Tues 3rd December, with Michala Banas and Shelley Ware

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