As summer heats up, the cicadas come out. Luke asks Dr Karl Kruszelnicki why cicadas make the noise that they do and why they are so dominant in summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a 'rave' with Reverend Jim Reynolds earlier in the year, caller Rebecca phoned in to share her story with him and Luke about knowing the signs to look out for predatory behaviour in community spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller Rebecca tells her survival story of predatory behaviour

Luke speaks with caller Pat who shares how she used to work in residential care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller Pat shares her work history with at-risk and juvenile teens

Luke speaks with Dick Smith on the demand shortages of Australia and why nuclear is looking more lucrative for the country's future of power supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie mogul Dick Smith enforces why nuclear is the future 

Rob from Shepperton calls Luke to talk about how he believes the Australian government should tackle the youth crime epidemic, plus his know-how on what's currently in season in the produce transport industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller Rob gives his insight into the nationwide youth crime issue

Paul speaks to Jason Morrison about how serious the nation's knife problem is after he lost his left arm in an attempted attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller Paul shares his story of how he survived an almost fatal stabbing

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals why cicadas are so noisy 

Luke meets Matt on the Night Shift, who shares his experiences living on the streets of Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This generous caller reveals why he gave away his caravan

Luke speaks with Kirk Docker, who tells the audience about his accounts to find individuals who were present during notable moments in Australian history for his ABC documentary series 'I Was Actually There'.   Watch the full series on ABC iView: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/i-was-actually-thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Kirk Docker shares about his ABC series 'I Was Actually There'

Recently retired police officer Michael shares his history of working with juvenile crime and what is important to bear in mind moving forward nationally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former police officer Michael gives his insight on 'adult time for adult crime'

Luke speaks with Chloe who revealed more about criminal records when she went to take a routine police check. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller Chloe explains how her family affected her clean criminal record

Luke speaks to caller Jamie who shares his chance meeting with two geese and how it made him a hero into a villain so quickly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller Jamie shares his literal 'wild goose chase' story

Jason Morrison talks to caller Nicole who was expecting to speak to somebody else. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a caller thought they rang another station...

Night Shift regular Jason phoned in to talk on Truckie Tuesday earlier this year, but the Z's caught up with him by the time it was his turn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason 'the snorer' strikes again

Luke speaks with Dr Zac Turner from Concierge Doctors about keeping safe around drug and alcohol use these holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Zac Turner shares how to keep safe around drugs and alcohol this summer

Producer Thomas is joined by Sean and Kim who provide a track by track analysis of their songs they've provided throughout the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Kim give their full parody album deep dive 

Luke speaks candidly with Reverend Jim Reynolds on the important issue of families and loved ones either in or affected by those spending time in prisons over the Christmas and New Year's period.  Life Line 13 11 14  Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev Jim Reynolds provides his message for those behind bars this summer

Producer Thomas and Film and TV guru Shane Adam Bassett discuss their top three Christmas classic films for the family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Adam Bassett's TOP 3 CHRISTMAS CLASSICS

Luke chats with journalist Tara Cassidy on her new endeavour in LiSTNR's Crime in Focus: Killer Charm, which centres around the disturbing case of a suburban grandmother who orchestrated the murder of her ex-partner via a woodchipper. Listen to the series here: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/crime-in-focus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LiSTNR's Tara Cassidy reveals one of the country's most horrific, bizarre criminal cases

Australian Traveller's editor Quentin Long offers his best pro tips for when travelling across the holiday period in the busy peak season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quentin Long gives his best Christmas travel saving tips

Luke, Adam and Trevor cap the year off with one last Man Cave, plus Chris Waller and Michelle Bishop with Sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: The Man Cave with Trevor Long and Adam McDonald 

Shane Adam Bassett provides his reviews on a new film based on Paul Kelly’s song, HOW TO MAKE GRAVY (Hugo Weaving), plus a new ABC TV program DOUGLAS IS CANCELLED (Hugh Bonneville, Karen Gillan) and a lookback of 50 years of TOWERING INFERNO (Paul Newman).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOUGLAS IS CANCELLED, HOW TO MAKE GRAVY and more with Shane Adam Bassett

The time it takes for light to travel between Earth and Mars depends on the distance between the two planets, which varies due to their elliptical orbits. But why does time slow down as you get closer to the speed of light?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki explains how fast do we age at the speed of light

Luke takes calls from across the nation plus a market update with Mark Peatrie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: What is the stem of the youth crime problem?

Leader of the Nationals Party David Littleproud joins the show to discuss the ramifications involved with Australia Venue Co’s backflip on their January 26 stance, plus how he believes the national housing crisis should be addressed in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Littleproud provides his insight on Australia's housing crisis

Drive.com.au's content director James Ward provides his insight on Jaguar's new car that's created division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Ward comments on Jaguar's potential flop

Luke has one last rave with Reverend Jim Reynolds for the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Should learning about driving be mandatory in schools?

AMP's Chief Economist Shane Oliver discusses how the fast food giant KFC has seen a downward spiral in profits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFC loses profits, says AMP's Shane Oliver

It could be anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quickie Clue

Dr Keith Suter provides his analysis of Joe Biden’s pardoning of Hunter Biden, after it was said that the pardon wouldn’t proceed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden pardons Hunter, Dr Keith Suter explains

Luke and Rod Hannifey take calls for Truckie Tuesday plus Tech Topics with Trevor Long See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Last Truckie Tuesday for the year

Luke discusses with the listeners if fishing should be classified as cruel and potentially be banned…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Is fishing cruel?

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Real Estate with Charles Tarbey

Shane Oliver on the rising price of chocolate.

World Affairs with Keith Suter

Luke and the Vice-Captain are joined by Jason Morrison to talk about their first cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: The Man Cave with Adam McDonald and Jason Morrison

Movies with Shane Addam Bassett 

Shane Oliver talks Black Friday

Keith Suter on Churchills Birthday

FULL SHOW: Are security guards effective?

CALLER: Graham Expert in Security

The Reverend Jim joins Luke to discuss the criminal age of responsibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Rave with the Reverend Jim

Finance with Shane Oliver

James Ward on Ford joining Formula 1

Rod joins Luke to discuss a new way to fill in your logbooks...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Truckie Tuesday with Rod Hannifey

FULL SHOW: Social media - does banning it threaten our democracy 

Luke and Adam recap the stories of the week and introduce a new segment called "Conspiracy of the Week."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: The Man Cave with Adam McDonald 

Entertainment with Shane Adam Bassett

FULL SHOW: Why are less Aussies eating Vegemite?

Luke ask's the Night Shift family to share their experiences with bullying and ways we can prevent it in future generationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: How do we prevent bullying on social media?

Thursday Nov 21 Quickie clue

James Ward on Car Insurance

Rod Hannifey joins Luke to discuss the latest news in the trucking industrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DR Phillip Norrie on the upcoming mosquito season in Australia

FULL SHOW: Should older Australian's take a refresher driving test?

Charles Tarbey talks Interest Rates

The Do's and Don'ts of staff Christmas parties with Graham Wynn 

Larry Canning joins Adam and Luke for another week of The Man Cave!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: The Man Cave with Adam Mcdonald and Larry Canning

Quickie Clue for Monday's Show

Shane Adam Bassett on Gladiator II

Shane Oliver on the cash rate cuts predictions

Dr Karl on Dogs and Aluminium

NSW's is going to print warnings on the butts of cigarettes. Will this cause a black market?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: How do we stop the cigarette black market?

Reverend Jim joins Luke to discuss the art of forgiveness and when is a life considered a life?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod joins Luke to talk about the best places to get a feed on the highway and loopholes in the truckie industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke talks with a new caller Jodi about her struggles with her kids and their inheritance and debates why cyclists are so disliked. Shane Adam Bassett gives us the latest update on the upcoming movies and TV showsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Should parent's give their inheritance to their kids early?

Luke, Adam and Hopey look back on the week in review, plus sports wrap up with Michelle Bishop and a chat with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: The Man Cave with Adam McDonald & Michael Hope

Shane Adam Bassett gave his reviews for his first Christmas pick of the year RED ONE as well as the new Netflix series THE TERRITORY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RED ONE the first new Christmas movie of the year

Luke hears from buskers across the country plus a chat with Jason Morrison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Trump claims US victory 

Dr Keith Suter provides his insight on Trump’s victory and what ramifications this will have globally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump claims landslide victory, says Dr Keith Suter

Luke has a mid week rave with Reverend Jim Reynolds plus an insight from the United States of the presidential election polling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Reverend Jim Reynolds calls for big change to keep kids safe

Luke asks if employee's should be contacted outside of work hours plus flying cars with Trevor LongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Truckie Tuesday with Rod Hannifey 

AMP's Shane Oliver discusses the benefit of offset accounts for mortgage holders, plus the ACCC’s latest crackdown on Coles and Woolies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you still hold mortgage offset accounts? Shane Oliver explains

Victor White, widower of Vyleen White, rang the program and discussed his insight into the actions LNP need to take to control youth crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor White gives his thoughts on adult time for adult crime in QLD

In a special edition of science time, Adam McDonald joins Luke and Dr Karl Kruszelnicki to theorise if man really did indeed land on the moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the moon landing really happen? Dr Karl Kruszelnicki explains

Luke asks the nation what was their dream job they took up plus sport with Michelle Bishop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Is Albanese's HECS stunt going to work?

Quickie Clue 1

Luke, Adam and Larry look back on the week that was, plus a catch up with Chris Waller!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: The Man Cave with Adam McDonald and Larry Canning

Luke talks to Victor White about age of criminal responsibility plus asks the nation about their favourite ABC programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Can QLD crack down on youth crime?

Luke and Jim catch up for a mid week rave with the Rev.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Is pornography responsible for brainrot?

Luke and Rod take calls for Truckie Tuesday, plus Tech Topics with Trevor Long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asks Queensland on their thoughts of the state election, plus sport with Michelle Bishop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Is Halloween dead?

AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver answers whether raising GST and interest rates will hurt those on mortgages or will curb people away from spending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will interest rates hurt mortgage holders?

Australian Financial Review's Chief Political Editor Phillip Coorey highlights how the state election results in Queensland will create ripple effects across the country which Anthony Albanese should take note of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia turns eyes to what Queensland and Crisafulli do next, says Coorey

Dr Keith Suter highlights how the world is bracing for the results of the presidential election in the United States as well as the economic effect it may create.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world braces themselves ahead of US election

Luke and Adam look back on the week that was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: The Man Cave with Adam McDonald

Australian Traveller's Quentin Long gives his tips for cheap flights being advertised on sale from Virgin around Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quentin Long reveals what cheap flight deals can get you further across Australia

Shane Adam Bassett takes a look at the latest flicks including WOMAN OF THE HOUR and SUPER/MAN THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WOMAN OF THE HOUR, LEE and SUPER/MAN the latest recommendations from Shane Adam Bassett

AMP's Chief Economist Shane Oliver touches on how US investors and shareholders tip for Donald Trump to win the presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US shareholders tip Trump to win 2024 election

Luke asks the nation about P plate drivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: What is the strangest pet you have?

Luke asks whether school uniform needs an overhaul plus what qualifies as reasonable protest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Should Lidia Thorpe resign?

Luke caught up with Bob Davis, the manager of Operation Hard Yakka Bootcamp in North Queensland to get his insight into the youth crime epidemic and what he believes the future government should enforce come the result of the state election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Davis believes youth crime remains a significant national issue

Luke and Rod take Truckie callers, plus tech topics with Trevor Long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asks what should be brought back in schools plus sport with Michelle Bishop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Australians driving unlicensed

Global Affairs expert Dr Keith Suter provides an update on Ukraine, plus an insight into how Benjamin Netanyahu was targeted by drones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Keith Suter provides an update on Ukraine

Superior People's employment expert Graham Wynn elaborates on how the 4 day working week will do more harm than good for the education system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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