Rhianna Patrick brings a fresh, fun lineup to your Sunday evenings.
How drones are changing archaeology
When you think of an archaeologist, you probably think of someone digging underground, but what if you could do archaeology from the sky?
10/18/2020 • 16 minutes, 53 seconds
Exploring Roman baths and aqueducts
It's easy to take modern plumbing for granted, but what did they do hundreds or even thousands of years ago?
9/20/2020 • 18 minutes, 44 seconds
True Cult New Releases #37
From futuristic space stations to an early film from the director of Oscar Best Picture winner Parasite, Alex Boniwell brings you the latest in genre movie releases.
7/12/2020 • 20 minutes, 24 seconds
What are the best cult comic book movies?
Comic book movies aren't all capes and catchphrases. Alex Boniwell takes you on a page-turning tour of cult comic book movies.
7/12/2020 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
Julie Janson on her new novel Benevolence
Benevolence, by Julie Janson tells the story of an important time in the history of this country. However, perhaps for the time, it tells it from an Indigenous perspective.
7/5/2020 • 27 minutes, 27 seconds
How to grow and cook with native Australian plants
How good are native Australian plants? From macadamias, to myrtles, to lilly pillies. There are so many amazing Australian natives. But growing them can be a bit intimidating at first.
6/28/2020 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds
How is archaeology different in The Pacific?
You've no doubt heard about the archaeology in places like Greece and Italy. But what about the Pacific? What happens there?
6/21/2020 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
True Cult New Releases #36
Alex Boniwell brings you the latest cult movies including the story of a real life videogame, and a young girl who discovers she has magical powers.
6/14/2020 • 22 minutes, 5 seconds
Exploring the neon cities of cyberpunk cinema
From the futuristic skyscrapers of Blade Runner, to the robotic madness of Ghost in The Shell, there's plenty to talk about when it comes to cyberpunk.
6/14/2020 • 25 minutes, 15 seconds
Davina Bell on her new book The End of the World is Bigger Than Love
The End of the World is Bigger Than Love is about two identical sisters who live alone on an island together. Australian author Davina Bell tells Rhi all about it.
6/7/2020 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Exploring the world of historical archaeology
The phrase 'historical archaeology' probably seems a bit redundant - isn't all archaeology historical? As it turns out, the answer is no.
5/17/2020 • 20 minutes, 50 seconds
Inside the twisted world of Lovecraftian horror
From denizens of the deep, to creepy religious cults, H.P Lovecraft sure knew how to send a chill down your spine.
5/10/2020 • 27 minutes, 19 seconds
True Cult New Releases #35
Alex Boniwell brings you the latest cult cinema releases, including multiple from Parasite Director Bong Joon Ho.
5/10/2020 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
Australian Author Kay Kerr On Her New Book Please Don't Hug Me
What happens when you stop being the person other people want you to be? That's the question the heart of Australian author Kay Kerr's debut novel.
5/3/2020 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
The dark and disturbing world of folk horror
Horror movies exploit some of our biggest fears: the dark, ghosts, creepy clowns etc. But is there anything spookier than a horror movie based on fairytales?
3/8/2020 • 27 minutes, 45 seconds
True Cult New Releases #34
From Korean Oscar winners to Kung Fu documentaries, Alex Boniwell takes you through the latest cult movie releases.
3/8/2020 • 22 minutes, 11 seconds
How Josephine Baker helped Tymisha Harris find her voice
Tymisha Harris is one of the creators of Josephine, the onstage story of the first African American international super stars.
2/23/2020 • 25 minutes, 22 seconds
Meet the ABC Heywire Trailblazers
Tackling issues from climate change to period inequality, here are a few of the ABC Heywire Trailblazers.
2/16/2020 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
Bikies and Killer Crocs: The Best Ozploitation movies
From angry bikers to technological body modifications, what is the best Australian exploitation flick?
12/15/2019 • 45 minutes, 19 seconds
Dr Irving Finkel on the ancient language of cuneiform
Learning a written language is hard enough, now imagine it's from 3200 BC, written on clay tablets, and very few people know it.
12/15/2019 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
Australian Author Holden Sheppard On His New Book Invisible Boys
Holden Sheppard talks about his debut novel Invisible Boys, the story of three young men growing up in a rural community.
11/3/2019 • 22 minutes, 42 seconds
What's the best cult gangster movie?
From an angry hoodlum avenging his mentor, to a '70s flick about the American mafia in London, True Cult looks at the best cult gangster movies.
10/13/2019 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
True Cult New Releases #31
From unsolved murders to budget sci-fi goodness, Alex and Rhi look at the latest cult entertainment releases.
10/13/2019 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Lisa Fuller, Author of Ghost Bird
The connection between twins runs deep, and sometimes can even solve a mystery. That's the case in the new novel by Lisa Fuller, as the author explains to Rhi.
10/6/2019 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
Why are there so many obelisks outside Egypt?
You've probably seen pictures of obelisks, and maybe even seen one in real life. But how much do you actually know about them?
9/15/2019 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Jannali Jones, Author of My Father's Shadow
Moving forward from Trauma is difficult. It's even harder when you're a child whose life has been thrown into turmoil. That's the story of new Australian novel My Father's Shadow.
9/1/2019 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Will Kostakis, Author of Monuments
Connor is just trying to avoid his ex-best friend when he accidentally finds a trapdoor leading to a secret chamber under his school. That's the story of new Australian novel Monuments.
9/1/2019 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds
How did a Greek acropolis end up in Italy?
Selinunte was an ancient Greek city in the middle of Italy. How did it end up there, and what's left of it?
8/18/2019 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
Queer Literature: What is it, and who's writing it?
Kevin Klehr and Rebecca Langham are both queer authors, but they both write in very different genres. What does it mean to be a queer author in 2019?
8/18/2019 • 36 minutes, 17 seconds
Close Encounters: The best movies about aliens among us
There are plenty of good movies about aliens in outer space, but what happens when they land on earth?
8/11/2019 • 25 minutes, 29 seconds
True Cult New Releases #30
From a creepy cult, to a well-meaning assassin, Alex Boniwell takes yuo through the latest releases in cult entertainment.
8/11/2019 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
Investigating the history of The Parthenon
Dr Craig Barker takes you on a deep dive into when it was built, who built it, and why it was such an important symbol of Greek independence during the 1820s.
7/21/2019 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
Celebrating the movies of Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen passed away earlier this year, so Alex Boniwell talks through some of his iconic films, including Black Caesar, Ambulance, and It Lives Again.
7/14/2019 • 38 minutes, 50 seconds
True Cult New Releases #29
From an Aussie Karate classic, to the birth of Norwegian death metal, Alex Boniwell takes you through the latest releases in cult entertainment.
7/14/2019 • 24 minutes, 50 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!:Rachael Craw, Author of The Rift
Action, adventure, and romance abound as Cal and Meg race to protect The Old Herd in the new novel from New Zealand author Rachael Craw.
7/7/2019 • 25 minutes, 47 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Robert Newton, Author of Promise Me Happy
How do you turn your life around when you've had it rough for as long as you can remember? That's the question Nate from new Australian novel Promise Me Happy has to answer.
7/7/2019 • 20 minutes, 5 seconds
Exploring the architecture of Hollywood
What is the architecture of Hollywood? And how is it linked to a decades old Atari game? Craig Barker dives deep into the turbulent waters of Tinseltown.
6/16/2019 • 21 minutes, 34 seconds
True Cult: What's the scariest virus outbreak movie?
From 28 Days Later to It Follows, Alex Boniwell runs you through some of the most chilling movies about virus outbreaks.
6/9/2019 • 26 minutes, 53 seconds
True Cult New Releases #28
From an invisible scientist to a John Carpenter classic, Alex Boniwell runs down all the latest genre releases.
6/9/2019 • 20 minutes, 37 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Meg Caddy, Author of Devil's Ballast
Betrayal and revenge on the high seas are just some of the highlights of Meg Caddy's new Australian novel Devil's Ballast.
6/2/2019 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
How do we preserve the history of industry?
Dr Iain Stewart is an expert in industrial archaeology. He explains what it is, and why it's so important.
5/19/2019 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
What's the scariest killer animal on the silver screen?
From Jaws to Cujo, killer animals often make for the most terrifying monsters on the silver screen. But which is the most spine-chilling?
5/12/2019 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
True Cult New Releases #27
From an Ozploitation horror to the saddest movie about rabbits you've ever seen, Alex Boniwell brings you the latest in cult and genre entertainment releases.
5/12/2019 • 21 minutes, 25 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Poppy Nwosu, Author of Making Friends With Alice Dyson
Australian author Poppy Nwosu talks to Rhi about her debut novel Making Friends With Alice Dyson, the story of a studious girl whose final year of high school is turned upside down by the school troublemaker.
Whether huddled around a campfire or hiding behind your popcorn in a movie theatre, ghosts stories are some of the scariest out there. Alex Boniwell and Rhi look at the cinema ghost stories that leave the hairs on the back of your neck standing up.
4/14/2019 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
Can You Dig It: What is the Australian Institute of Archaeology In Athens?
Dr Stavros Paspalas can't remember a time when he didn't want to be an archaeologist. These days he is the Acting Director of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (AIAA).
4/14/2019 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
True Cult New Releases #26
From the gritty post-apocalypse to a bizarre comedy about a relationship disintegrating, Alex Boniwell brings you the latest in cult and genre entertainment releases.
4/14/2019 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Catherine Greer, Author of Love Lie Repeat
Australian author Catherine Greer talks to Rhi about her debut novel Love Lie Repeat, the story of three girls stuck in a world ruthlessly striving for perfection.
4/7/2019 • 19 minutes, 22 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Astrid Scholte, Author of Four Dead Queens
Agatha Christie meets J. R. R Tolkien in this debut Australian novel that tells the story of a fantastical world consumed by murder.
4/7/2019 • 15 minutes, 55 seconds
Can You Dig It: Discover the unknown Roman city of Leptis Magna
Dr Craig Barker takes you on a trip to Leptis Magna, one of the most beautiful and well preserved ancient Roman cities in the world.
3/17/2019 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
True Cult New Releases #25
What's new in the world of genre releases? Alex Boniwell takes you through all the latest.
3/10/2019 • 26 minutes, 39 seconds
True Cult with Alex Boniwell: Monsters on the loose
They're the massive, loud, terrifying beasts that keep us glued to the screen. But which ones stand the test of time? Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss monster movies including: The Host, Tremors and Quiet Place.
3/10/2019 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Jenna Guillaume, Author of What I Like About Me
Australian author Jenna Guillaume talks to Rhi about her novel What I Like About Me, the story of a young girl's quest to have the perfect summer.
3/3/2019 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Bren MacDibble, Author of The Dog Runner
Australian author Bren MacDibble talks to Rhi about her novel The Dog Runner, the story of two girls in a post apocalyptic world who're forced to go mushing to find food.
3/3/2019 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Can You Dig It: Meet the man who discovered Tutankhamun
Everybody knows about King Tut, but how much do you know about the man who discovered his tomb?
2/17/2019 • 18 minutes, 47 seconds
True Cult New Releases #24
What's new in the world of genre releases? True Cult New Releases with Alex Boniwell chats Nicholas Cage rage, Jim Carrey's underworld thriller, a heist with a difference, classic Wes Craven, George Romero and Ozploitation offerings and the sci-fi horror, Devil's Gate.
2/3/2019 • 24 minutes, 33 seconds
True Cult with Alex Boniwell: Hitmen and Assassins
For a contract killer on the big screen it can sometimes be a solitary existence. At other times, their journey can lead them to redemption. But why are Hitmen and Assassins so popular in film?
2/3/2019 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Can You Dig It: What does an Archaeological Conservator do?
You've probably a seen a centuries old vase delicately conserved piece by piece. But have you ever wondered who's job it is to do that?
12/16/2018 • 18 minutes, 18 seconds
True Cult New Releases #23
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: The Quiet Earth, Next Of Kin, and Ouija House.
12/2/2018 • 29 minutes, 5 seconds
The Final Girl
She's outwitted the murderous being that's pursued her throughout the film but what does the final girl trope in horror say about the representation of women in genre?
12/2/2018 • 39 minutes, 14 seconds
Bringing the joy of choral music to regional Australia
The Australian Voices are a choir that exclusively commission and perform the work of Australian composers. Rhi spoke to Gordon Hamilton, the group's Artistic Director, Composer, and Conductor.
11/25/2018 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
Meet the Australian illustrator drawing international attention
Kathleen Jennings' illustrations have appeared in books like City Of Bones and sequel to Wind in the Willows, Riverbank. Rhi asks her how she started as an illustrator, and what inspires her drawings.
11/18/2018 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
Discovering the hidden history of a Great Uncle's WWI service
Murray Hall knew his Great Uncle served on the Western Front in WWI, but he didn't know much else about him.
11/11/2018 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
True Cult New Releases #22
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: Doomsday, Kiss of The Vampire, and Ultraviolet.
11/4/2018 • 27 minutes, 58 seconds
Up up and away with a hot air balloon pilot
Did you know there's a shortage of hot air balloon pilots in Australia? Rhi chats to pilot Graeme Day about what it takes to fly a hot air balloon.
11/4/2018 • 18 minutes, 48 seconds
True Cult with Alex Boniwell: Lance Henriksen
He's one of the most famous and popular character actors of the last forty years. Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss movies featuring Lance Henriksen, such as: Pumpkinhead, Gingerclown, and Scream 3.
11/4/2018 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Nikki McWatters, Author of Liberty
Australian author Nikki McWatters talks to Rhi about her novel Liberty, the story of three young women fighting battles in three seperate times periods.
11/4/2018 • 25 minutes, 19 seconds
Where does Halloween actually come from?
It can be a contentious holiday in Australia, but do you know the ancient Celtic origins of Halloween? Rhi asks Professor Carole Cusack from the University of Sydney.
10/28/2018 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Tracking the rise of Indigenous business
October is Indigenous Business Month. Rhi spoke to co-founder of Indigenous Business Month Dr Michelle Evans about how the event started, and what the future looks like for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
10/21/2018 • 20 minutes, 3 seconds
Can You Dig It: Who was Alexander the Great?
You might have heard of Alexander the Great, but how much do you actually know about him? Dr Craig Barker is joined by Professor Robert Milns to discuss the history of this key historical figure.
10/21/2018 • 21 minutes, 50 seconds
Singing the stories of the wives and partners of people serving in conflict
Rhi speaks to the co-founder of The Soldiers Wife, a musical group which tells the stories of the wives and partners of people serving in conflict through song.
10/21/2018 • 19 minutes, 42 seconds
From Rugby to Summer Bay: Chatting with Ray Meagher
Rhi asks Ray about his time in Summer Bay, his role in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and how he made the transition from sport to the stage.
10/14/2018 • 21 minutes, 18 seconds
Life lessons from the cockpit of QF32 with Pilot, Captain Richard de Crespigny
In an on stage conversation at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Pilot, Captain Richard de Crespigny discusses the life lessons he learnt from QF32 with Rhianna Patrick.
10/7/2018 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds
True Cult with Alex Boniwell: Before They Were Famous
Did you know a young Leonardo DiCaprio was in cult classic Critters 3? Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss movies starring famous actors before they were famous, such as: Critters 3, Minotaur, Cyborg 2.
10/7/2018 • 25 minutes, 36 seconds
True Cult New Releases #21
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: Upgrade, Revenge of the Creature, and Cargo.
10/7/2018 • 31 minutes, 1 second
#OzYAY Extra!: Steven Herrick, Author of The Bogan Mondrian
Australian author Steven Herrick talks to Rhi about his novel The Bogan Mondrian, the story of how a young man named Luke's life changes when a new girl moves to town.
10/7/2018 • 20 minutes, 42 seconds
How do other countries around the world do aged care?
How is aged care done in Europe? Rhi asked Lee-Fay Low, an expert in dementia and ageing.
9/23/2018 • 17 minutes, 37 seconds
What's an electric violin? How do you play one? Go electric with violinist Xani Kolac
Rhi asks her about how Nashville influenced her debut album, where she gets her song titles from, and her lifelong obsession with the violin.
9/9/2018 • 20 minutes, 4 seconds
True Cult with Alex Boniwell: Killer Robots
Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss movies about killer robots, such as: Screamers, Hardware, Death Machine, and Chopping Mall.
9/2/2018 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Beau Kondos, Author of The Path of the Lost
Australian author Beau Kondos talks to Rhi about his debut novel The Path of the Lost, the story of a group of people who band together to save a world where creativity is outlawed.
9/2/2018 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Lili Wilkinson, Author of After The Lights Go Out
Australian author Lili Wilkinson talks to Rhi about her new novel After The Lights Go Out, the story of a family that moves to the outback to prepare for the apocalypse.
9/2/2018 • 17 minutes, 39 seconds
Turning beautiful plants into award-winning gin
What do you do with the things you grow in your garden? Phillip Moore does something pretty amazing.
9/2/2018 • 20 minutes, 50 seconds
True Cult New Releases #20
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including:
The Death Of Stalin, Razorback, and Tarantula.
9/2/2018 • 23 minutes, 14 seconds
What does it take to enter a cat competition?
Rhi speaks to a group of women showing cats in the Royal Queensland Show, and ask them how and why they enter cat competitions.
8/26/2018 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Using second hand books to help young people from refugee backgrounds
They say you should never judge a book by its cover, and Brisbane-based social enterprise The Unknown Project takes that idea to a whole new level.
8/12/2018 • 20 minutes, 2 seconds
True Cult with Alex Boniwell: Wrong Place, Wrong Time
Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss movies about being in the wrong place at the wrong time, such as: Green Room, Howl, and The Hitcher.
8/5/2018 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Eleni Hale, Author of Stone Girl
Australian author Eleni Hale talks to Rhi about her debut novel Stone Girl, the story of a young girl who becomes a ward of the state.
8/5/2018 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds
Meet Australia's only steam-bent drum maker
Beau Jorgensen taught himself how to steam-bend drums by watching videos on the internet. Rhi asked him about the secretive process.
8/5/2018 • 17 minutes, 42 seconds
True Cult New Releases #19
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: The Endless, Escape From Absolom, and Darkman 1, 2, and 3.
8/5/2018 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds
What goes into building a Dalek? Meet the Australian Dalek Builders Union
The Australian Dalek Builders Union is a group dedicated to the creation of full sized, fully operational replica's of Doctor Who's most iconic villain, the Dalek.
7/29/2018 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds
Bagpipes and Beyond with Pipe Major, Rod Smith
What does it take to be in a pipe band? Pipe Major, Rod Smith explains the skill involved and why the Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band is always thinking of its future.
7/22/2018 • 20 minutes, 8 seconds
From Cut Copy to QWOP: Meet Australian game designer, Bennett Foddy
Bennett Foddy has been a musician and philosopher but now lectures in game design at NYU. Bennett also develops his own games which are specifically designed to be annoying and despite this, millions of gamers have attempted to played them.
7/15/2018 • 21 minutes, 18 seconds
Can You Dig It: Archaeology and Espionage
Dr Craig Barker explores the use of archaeologists as spies during World War I and World War II
7/15/2018 • 20 minutes, 15 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Leife Shallcross, Author of The Beast's Heart
Australian author Leife Shallcross talks to Rhi about her debut novel The Beast's Heart, a retelling of Beauty And The Beast from The Beast's perspective.
7/1/2018 • 23 minutes, 43 seconds
True Cult New Releases #18
In this podcast only episode, Alex Boniwell reviews the latest cult entertainment releases including: Tokyo Ghoul, The Beast Master, and Alien Hunter.
7/1/2018 • 23 minutes, 39 seconds
What does it take to work as an Aeromedical Aviator?
QGAir delivers lifesaving aviation services to the state of Queensland. Rhi asked Acting Base Manager Greg 'Chilli' Beer about working in such a high stakes environment.
7/1/2018 • 22 minutes, 15 seconds
#OzYAY Extra!: Sue McPherson, Author of Brontide
Australian author Sue McPherson talks to Rhi about her novel Brontide, the story of a group young men that is told in a series of interviews.
7/1/2018 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
True Cult with Alex Boniwell: Sterling Sequels
Alex Boniwell and Rhi discuss sterling sequels Basket Case 2 & 3, Blade 2, A Nightmare On Elm Street 3, and Tetsuo 2: Body Hammer.
7/1/2018 • 25 minutes, 12 seconds
How to make electronic music with an ironing board
The Ironing Maidens perform in laundromats, and make music with ironing boards. Their songs investigate the untold history of the female pioneers of electronic music.
6/24/2018 • 22 minutes, 5 seconds
Changing underprivileged lives one suit at a time
100 Suits for 100 Men is a charity which provides business attire to underprivileged men. Rhi speaks to its founder, Kevin Livingston.