In a special bonus episode for The Beliefs Series, James Valentine is joined by broadcaster, journalist, author, and academic; Wiradjuri man, Stan Grant.

James Valentine sits down with Jana Pittman at a stage in her life where she is looking inward and considering carefully what her beliefs are. How has family, the public, her career and relationships shaped who she is?

In this episode, James meets with Turbans 4 Australia founder Amar Singh, whose charity work won him the 2023 Australian Of The Year Local Hero award. As an Australian Sikh, Amar has worked tirelessly to promote multiculturalism and religious tolerance, connecting all walks of life through his charity. But what does he believe about the Australian way of life, parenting, religion and his career on the road as a truck driver.

This week you'll hear from commentator and journalist, Janet Albrechtsen. She is a columnist for The Australian and has written about topics from war to equal pay. Her headlines draw in readers but what does she believe?

In Head Room; The Beliefs Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs. Beliefs about god, about work, about raising children, about cats and dogs. Long term ABC Journalist Chris Masters sits down with James Valentine for Episode Nine of Headroom: The Beliefs Series. Growing up in a large family of journalists and media professionals, Chris' beliefs are structured by the pursuit of the truth. How does his work influence his opinion and thoughts on the world? As a storied investigative journalist, Masters is no stranger to controversy or the courts. Most recently, he was defending his work in the much publicised defamation trial against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts Smith. He's since written a book about the experience and has plenty of stories to share.

In Head Room; The Beliefs Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs. Beliefs about god, about work, about raising children, about cats and dogs.

Episode seven of the Beliefs Series introduces you to Amna K-Hassan. In 2009 Amna founded a womens Western Sydney AFL team, the Auburn Giants. Since then she's been inspiring western Sydney and Muslim women to make sport part of their lives.

In episode six you'll meet artist, filmmaker, and author, Shaun Tan. You might know Shaun from his novel, The Lost Thing. He joins James Valentine to talk about how his beliefs influence his dream-like art and describes it as having its own language.

In episode five you'll hear from a familiar Australian.You know her handwriting, her humour and her wit. Cathy Wilcox is best known as the cartoonist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age newspapers. Her drawings dispel complicated political agendas and hard news as she draws on what makes a story unique and funny. She's made you chuckle and she's made you enraged and she does this all with her cartoons.

Episode four of The Belief Series offers insights into the mind of one of the world's best Didgeridoo players, William Barton. He's played with Philharmonic Orchestras in Sydney, London, and Berlin. Episode four offers insights into the mind of one of the world's best Didgeridoo players, William Barton. He's played with Philharmonic Orchestras in Sydney, London, and Berlin.

The latest episode brings you one of Australia's most famous directors, George Miller. Best known for his Mad Max franchise, Babe and Happy Feet. Miller's films have often been the face of Australian cinema. Hear about the moments that changed George Miller and how he saw himself.

In Head Room; The Beliefs Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs.

In Head Room; The Belief Series, James Valentine sits down with high-profile Australians to find out about the fundamental aspect that drives everything they do; their beliefs.

Welcome to the brand new season of Head Room, The Beliefs Series, where James Valentine wants to know why people do what they do, and what they believe. Join James and a host of high-profile Australians to find out about their beliefs, principles, and core driving values that underpin all they do. Do you believe that people are good? Do you believe people can change? Should you binge TV? Do you think everything is getting faster? Which are better, cats or dogs? These are conversations that are as deep as they are wide. Guests range from the famous and celebrated through to people whose life and work means they've really had to work out what they think and why. Follow Head Room, The Beliefs Series, and you just might question your own.

On the last show James Valentine shares the brilliance of the ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons callers.

On the last show James Valentine shares the brilliance of the ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons callers.

Jonathan Green and James Valentine have blathered on a Thursday afternoon every week for over a decade.

Jonathan Green and James Valentine have blathered on a Thursday afternoon every week for over a decade.

PLUG regular contestants are invited back to play an ultimate, elimination style Plug for the last time with James Valentine.

PLUG regular contestants are invited back to play an ultimate, elimination style Plug for the last time with James Valentine.

In this weeks meeting, finalising major projects ahead of a EGSPC hiatus.

In this weeks meeting, finalising major projects ahead of a EGSPC hiatus.

In this week's episode, we say goodbye to the Berra/Barra team and welcome the Perro/Toole team.

In this week's episode, we say goodbye to the Berra/Barra team and welcome the Perro/Toole team.

On this weeks agenda, broadening our understanding of submarine design and what to do with the Koalas.

On this weeks agenda, broadening our understanding of submarine design and what to do with the Koalas.

James Valentine tries his hand in true crime by live broadcasting his investigation into a mysterious violin.

James Valentine tries his hand in true crime by live broadcasting his investigation into a mysterious violin.

From his home office HG Nelson zooms in to join James Valentine for the Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee. In this weeks meeting, TAFE projects that will keep heritage conservation going.

From his home office HG Nelson zooms in to join James Valentine for the Even Greater Sydney (and State) Planning Committee. In this weeks meeting, TAFE projects that will keep heritage conservation going.

What is an essential service and sky rocketing car prices; all this week on Afternoons with James Valentine

What is an essential service and sky rocketing car prices; all this week on Afternoons with James Valentine

On the agenda this week, could the Willow Grove Mansion from Parramatta be driven around the state to raise funds.

On the agenda this week, could the Willow Grove Mansion from Parramatta be driven around the state to raise funds.

The best of the best callers ring into ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons with James Valentine and here are a few.

The best of the best callers ring into ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons with James Valentine and here are a few.

Games changing ideas on this weeks meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

Games changing ideas on this weeks meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee

In this week's meeting, co-chair HG Nelson addresses the missed opportunities for more car parks and apartments along our glorious harbour.

In this week's meeting, co-chair HG Nelson addresses the missed opportunities for more car parks and apartments along our glorious harbour.

Each week James Valentine looks back over the week and collects some of the greatest calls and moments from our compelling Afternoons listeners.

Each week James Valentine looks back over the week and collects some of the greatest calls and moments from our compelling Afternoons listeners.

In this weeks meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine look into other sources of renewable energies.

In this weeks meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine look into other sources of renewable energies.

Due to submarine cost blow out, EGSPC committee member HG Nelson thinks that these vehicles could be used as ferries when they're not used for defence purposes. Just one of the brilliant ideas put forward in this week's meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee .

Due to submarine cost blow out, EGSPC committee member HG Nelson thinks that these vehicles could be used as ferries when they're not used for defence purposes. Just one of the brilliant ideas put forward in this week's meeting of the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee .

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over Sydney and State planning for NSW.

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over Sydney and State planning for NSW.

In this week's meeting, another revitalisation of Oxford Street.

In this week's meeting, another revitalisation of Oxford Street.

In this week's meeting, is the proposed tunnel in the Blue Mountains long enough? And could an exhaust stack become the 4th sister?

In this week's meeting, is the proposed tunnel in the Blue Mountains long enough? And could an exhaust stack become the 4th sister?

There are habits we form from copying our parents. And it carries from generation to generation. From how you order the cutlery drawer, to whether you stop the microwave before it dings, there are surprising ways of doing things.

There are habits we form from copying our parents. And it carries from generation to generation. From how you order the cutlery drawer, to whether you stop the microwave before it dings, there are surprising ways of doing things.

In this week's episode, rather than building a higher wall at Warragamba Dam, how about digging it out to make it deeper?

In this week's episode, rather than building a higher wall at Warragamba Dam, how about digging it out to make it deeper?

In this week's episode, Sydney's Aerotropolis to be named Bradfield.

In this week's episode, Sydney's Aerotropolis to be named Bradfield.

American actor Melissa McCarthy loves the expression 'yeah no yeah'. Yeah I understand, no I disagree, but yeah thanks for trying. Is it uniquely Australian? And when did it start? James Valentine investigates.

American actor Melissa McCarthy loves the expression 'yeah no yeah'. Yeah I understand, no I disagree, but yeah thanks for trying. Is it uniquely Australian? And when did it start? James Valentine investigates.

In this week's meeting, clearing trees from all the highways in NSW.

In this week's meeting, clearing trees from all the highways in NSW.

In this week's meeting, the real estate machinations in Ivanhoe.

In this week's meeting, the real estate machinations in Ivanhoe.

In this week's Panel for the Ages, president of the National Union of Students, Zoe Ranganathan, says university students have it tougher than previous generations. Wendy McCarthy, board member and author, explains the value of grandparents. Comedian, Naomi Mourra, would like to see confidence perceived in different ways.

In this week's Panel for the Ages, president of the National Union of Students, Zoe Ranganathan, says university students have it tougher than previous generations. Wendy McCarthy, board member and author, explains the value of grandparents. Comedian, Naomi Mourra, would like to see confidence perceived in different ways.

In this week's meeting, James Valentine and co-chair, HG Nelson, become the MI5 of swings and slides.

In this week's meeting, James Valentine and co-chair, HG Nelson, become the MI5 of swings and slides.

On this week's Panel for the Ages, James speaks with legendary actor and comedian, Noeline Brown, Chaser member and screenwriter, Chris Taylor and songwriter and Ratatouille TikTok sensation, Gabbi Bolt. They chat about breaking into showbusiness in different eras and offer thoughts on Australia Day.

On this week's Panel for the Ages, James speaks with legendary actor and comedian, Noeline Brown, Chaser member and screenwriter, Chris Taylor and songwriter and Ratatouille TikTok sensation, Gabbi Bolt. They chat about breaking into showbusiness in different eras and offer thoughts on Australia Day.

A Christmas Eve special with Rhys Nicholson, Christiaan van Vuuren and Jan Fran.

Enjoy this Christmas Eve Blather with James Valentine and Jonathan Green.

Enjoy this Christmas Eve Blather with James Valentine and Jonathan Green.

A Christmas Eve special with Rhys Nicholson, Christiaan van Vuuren and Jan Fran.

James Valentine takes Panel for the Ages to summer programming. Different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics and this week the panel discusses Christmas chores, what's fashionable and how 2020 changed us.

James Valentine takes Panel for the Ages to summer programming. Different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics and this week the panel discusses Christmas chores, what's fashionable and how 2020 changed us.

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over national planning for the summer.

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over national planning for the summer.

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.

Jonathan Green and James Valentine get on the blather, and there's a twist.

Jonathan Green and James Valentine get on the blather, and there's a twist.

Dan Ilic and Jan Fran compete to plug their endeavours on the worlds funniest quiz penned by Matt Bevan and presented by James Valentine.

Dan Ilic and Jan Fran compete to plug their endeavours on the worlds funniest quiz penned by Matt Bevan and presented by James Valentine.

'Panel for the Ages' is a where a range of people from different age demographics come together and talk about profound and minor topics with ABC Radio's James Valentine. This week the panel tackled topics like what does the future look like and what is a career now?

'Panel for the Ages' is a where a range of people from different age demographics come together and talk about profound and minor topics with ABC Radio's James Valentine. This week the panel tackled topics like what does the future look like and what is a career now?

On the agenda this week, should The White Bay Power Station be turned into a Rave Cave?

On the agenda this week, should The White Bay Power Station be turned into a Rave Cave?

The new segment on Afternoons now has a name! Panel for the Ages is where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss the bonk ban, strange etiquette you grew up with and more.

The new segment on Afternoons now has a name! Panel for the Ages is where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss the bonk ban, strange etiquette you grew up with and more.

James Valentine kicks off a new segment where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss dinner party disasters, thoughts on America and more.

James Valentine kicks off a new segment where people from different age groups gather to talk minor and profound topics. This week the panel discuss dinner party disasters, thoughts on America and more.

Gretel Killeen joins James Valentine on Afternoons to discuss the minor and profound topics of the world.

Gretel Killeen joins James Valentine on Afternoons to discuss the minor and profound topics of the world.

After some time the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee reconvenes. In this weeks meeting, NorthConnex and how it has inspired bigger, longer, better tunnels.

After some time the Even Greater Sydney Planning Committee reconvenes. In this weeks meeting, NorthConnex and how it has inspired bigger, longer, better tunnels.

In this week's meeting, could sidewalk drinking turn Sydney into a cosmopolitan European city and intel about the new NSW committee for cancelling major events.

In this week's meeting, could sidewalk drinking turn Sydney into a cosmopolitan European city and intel about the new NSW committee for cancelling major events.

In this week's meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine plan the new Sydney ferry adrenaline rides as passengers are told to duck as they pass under bridges.

In this week's meeting, HG Nelson and James Valentine plan the new Sydney ferry adrenaline rides as passengers are told to duck as they pass under bridges.

Are more families dressing in matching clothes? James was sent photos of a family's christening with Mum, Dad and children teaming with a colour theme. It seems the practice was also popular in the 1970s.

Are more families dressing in matching clothes? James was sent photos of a family's christening with Mum, Dad and children teaming with a colour theme. It seems the practice was also popular in the 1970s.

In this week's meeting, whether a 'Fatso the fat-arsed wombat amnesty' could uncover the statue stolen from the Olympic stadium.

In this week's meeting, whether a 'Fatso the fat-arsed wombat amnesty' could uncover the statue stolen from the Olympic stadium.

Nina Oyama and Dan Ilic go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.

Nina Oyama and Dan Ilic go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.

In this weeks meeting, clarification around why and how the Northconnex motorway is finished but not open.

In this weeks meeting, clarification around why and how the Northconnex motorway is finished but not open.

In this week's episode, leaving no stone unturned.

In this week's episode, leaving no stone unturned.

This week James Valentine is joined by comedian, Mark Humphries and comedian, writer, DJ, Andrew McClelland as they attempt to PLUG their gigs.

This week James Valentine is joined by comedian, Mark Humphries and comedian, writer, DJ, Andrew McClelland as they attempt to PLUG their gigs.

In this week's meeting, would you walk more for gambling incentives?

In this week's meeting, would you walk more for gambling incentives?

As Qantas retires the 747 jumbo plane, James Valentine uncovers a warmth and fondness for an aircraft that made overseas travel cheaper, faster and magical.

As Qantas retires the 747 jumbo plane, James Valentine uncovers a warmth and fondness for an aircraft that made overseas travel cheaper, faster and magical.

In this week's meeting, should the Powerhouse Museum move all the time?

In this week's meeting, should the Powerhouse Museum move all the time?

In this week's meeting, helping the government create entertainment in unexpected places.

In this week's meeting, helping the government create entertainment in unexpected places.

In this week's meeting, the advantages of potholes.

In this week's meeting, the advantages of potholes.

In this week's episode, the implications of the sludge under Sydney Harbour.

In this week's episode, the implications of the sludge under Sydney Harbour.

In this week's meeting, the value of Scott Cam.

In this week's meeting, the value of Scott Cam.

In this week's meeting, the excitement of a nuclear future.

In this week's meeting, the excitement of a nuclear future.

In this week's meeting, there's an update on the Kincumber Roundabout Think Tank.

In this week's meeting, there's an update on the Kincumber Roundabout Think Tank.

In this week's meeting, surf club toilet blocks.

In this week's meeting, surf club toilet blocks.

2020 promises to be a bumper year for development in Sydney with more roads, tunnels, infrastructure and inconvenience on the way.

2020 promises to be a bumper year for development in Sydney with more roads, tunnels, infrastructure and inconvenience on the way.

A Queensland Senator reckons the ABC only broadcasts to latte-licking inner city types. Firstly, we sip lattes. Secondly, you can pretty much get a latte anywhere in the country. So let's help the Senator with some more contemporary insults.

A Queensland Senator reckons the ABC only broadcasts to latte-licking inner city types. Firstly, we sip lattes. Secondly, you can pretty much get a latte anywhere in the country. So let's help the Senator with some more contemporary insults.

What kind of indicator can we use to rate Sydney's poor air quality?

What kind of indicator can we use to rate Sydney's poor air quality?

This week, it's Julia Zemiro versus Avani Dias.

This week, it's Julia Zemiro versus Avani Dias.

HG Nelson and James Valentine discuss how the light rail will finally bring boulevard living to Sydney.

HG Nelson and James Valentine discuss how the light rail will finally bring boulevard living to Sydney.

The assumption is that a preserved burger means it's full of nasties, but the truth is rather different, as food technologist, Gary Kennedy, explains.

The assumption is that a preserved burger means it's full of nasties, but the truth is rather different, as food technologist, Gary Kennedy, explains.

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.

James Valentine and HG Nelson cast their expert eyes over planning.

Ange Lavoipierre and Sam McCool tackle this week's questions penned by Matt Bevan and James Valentine.

Ange Lavoipierre and Sam McCool tackle this week's questions penned by Matt Bevan and James Valentine.

You'll meet people who lost their sense of smell and got it back. Others have a highly attuned sense of smell and can detect all manner of things.

You'll meet people who lost their sense of smell and got it back. Others have a highly attuned sense of smell and can detect all manner of things.

This week, Greta Thunberg Helpline viral sensations, Charles Firth and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head.

This week, Greta Thunberg Helpline viral sensations, Charles Firth and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head.

Ben Jenkins and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.

Ben Jenkins and Ange Lavoipierre go head to head on the world's most fun quiz show.

It's time to update the proverb to better represent the times we live in. There were many entries, so which ones did the committee endorse?

It's time to update the proverb to better represent the times we live in. There were many entries, so which ones did the committee endorse?

Matt Bevan from RN Breakfast, Sarah Macdonald from Nightlife and comedian Dan Ilic play the world's funniest quiz.

James Valentine and Jonathan Green go on a blather adventure.

Matt Bevan from RN Breakfast, Sarah Macdonald from Nightlife and comedian Dan Ilic play the world's funniest quiz.

James Valentine and Jonathan Green go on a blather adventure.

You'll be amazed at how people use the cameras on their phone. It's like a third eye.

You'll be amazed at how people use the cameras on their phone. It's like a third eye.

Is it OK to take a few sugars home with you after visiting a cafe? Or is that stealing?

Is it OK to take a few sugars home with you after visiting a cafe? Or is that stealing?

Things work as they should more often than we tell it. In this story, the right people show up and do what needs to be done. The following podcast may induce tears so please ensure an adequate supply of tissues.   

Things work as they should more often than we tell it. In this story, the right people show up and do what needs to be done. The following podcast may induce tears so please ensure an adequate supply of tissues.   

Finally, a podcast you cannot bear. You'll hear real life stories of slicing, dicing, falling and breaking. When people have an accident, we often feel the pain ourselves. Take the challenge to listen to all of these horrific yet hilarious tales of absolute stupidity.

Finally, a podcast you cannot bear. You'll hear real life stories of slicing, dicing, falling and breaking. When people have an accident, we often feel the pain ourselves. Take the challenge to listen to all of these horrific yet hilarious tales of absolute stupidity.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This and other mottos are called upon to inspire and console. Who uses mottos?

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This and other mottos are called upon to inspire and console. Who uses mottos?

Questions are funny and answers even funnier. Enjoy.

Questions are funny and answers even funnier. Enjoy.

Some people have difficulty closing cupboard doors and drawers. Why? Head Room investigates.

Some people have difficulty closing cupboard doors and drawers. Why? Head Room investigates.

Before an election, posters of candidates - also known as corflutes - decorate poles and fences in electorates. Here's 101 uses for your used corflute.

Before an election, posters of candidates - also known as corflutes - decorate poles and fences in electorates. Here's 101 uses for your used corflute.

Your name is important to you. But what happens when people are confused by your name?

Your name is important to you. But what happens when people are confused by your name?

It might be fascinating to you but completely boring to others. Here are the topics to avoid.

It might be fascinating to you but completely boring to others. Here are the topics to avoid.

With the Royal Commission into banking handed down, James Valentine uncovers the wisdom in proverbs and sayings about money.

With the Royal Commission into banking handed down, James Valentine uncovers the wisdom in proverbs and sayings about money.

Quiz writer Matt Bevan and James Valentine test Ange Lavoipierre and Stephen Smiley.

Quiz writer Matt Bevan and James Valentine test Ange Lavoipierre and Stephen Smiley.

ABC arts reporter, Michaela Boland, and critic, Michael Bodey, review trends in Australian culture in 2018.

ABC arts reporter, Michaela Boland, and critic, Michael Bodey, review trends in Australian culture in 2018.

Surfer Layne Beachley reveals what's in the trophy room, that she's always been competitive and that she's actually won eight World Championships.

Surfer Layne Beachley reveals what's in the trophy room, that she's always been competitive and that she's actually won eight World Championships.

Gather your children to enjoy this modern Christmas poem by James Valentine.

Gather your children to enjoy this modern Christmas poem by James Valentine.

There's a new Christmas tradition sweeping the nation known as Elf on the Shelf. And the kids are loving it. What's it all about?

There's a new Christmas tradition sweeping the nation known as Elf on the Shelf. And the kids are loving it. What's it all about?

There's the Book of Mormon and Hamilton, so why not Sydney Light Rail: The Musical? There's plenty of drama to work with.

There's the Book of Mormon and Hamilton, so why not Sydney Light Rail: The Musical? There's plenty of drama to work with.

True crime podcasts are popular across the globe. Don't miss James Valentine's contribution to the form in this searing investigation and revelation.

True crime podcasts are popular across the globe. Don't miss James Valentine's contribution to the form in this searing investigation and revelation.

On this week's episode, hear Matt Bevan, Rebecca de Unamuno and Joe Hildebrand.

On this week's episode, hear Matt Bevan, Rebecca de Unamuno and Joe Hildebrand.

James Valentine charts the changing fortunes of a once indispensable part of every home. The doorbell.

This is the story you leave off your CV or don't raise in polite company because it's too weird or shocking.

These same people also like to run the fuel gauge on empty.

There are people living among us who cannot live without a spreadsheet.

The shift to a cashless economy has been swift and mostly painless, except for some.

From bigamy to discovering your sister is in fact your mother, many families have secrets.

Hard Chat host Tom Gleeson talks to James Valentine for The Books That Made Me.

Many people did wild and crazy things in their twenties. Enjoy this selection.