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This Mortal Coil: Norse Mythology Jul 26, 2026 0:41:11 Did you know that ‘Wednesday' is named after a Norse god?

Casanova's daring prison escape and life as a legendary lover Jul 26, 2026 0:29:43 There's more to the Venetian adventurer than his ability to charm the opposite sex.

The History Quiz: The Australian Light Horse are most famous for their cavalry charge at which World World One Battle? Jul 26, 2026 0:58:31 Play Nightlife's famous History Quiz, Sunday 26th of July edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!

Trevor Chappell’s 26 Years on the Overnight Shift Jul 26, 2026 0:25:45 Trevor Chappell has been the voice that kept thousands of listeners company through the small hours, for over two decades. What will he miss the most?

Why The Odyssey still captivates us 3,000 year later Jul 25, 2026 0:29:30 Everything you need to know before you see Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

Neil Diamond: the man behind hits like Sweet Caroline and I'm a Believer Jul 25, 2026 0:36:05 Sonny Paladino, the music supervisor for the Neil Diamond musical, explains how they crafted the narrative of the best-selling musician's life through his songs.

The gigs we'll never forget at St Kilda's Espy Jul 25, 2026 0:18:04 In a new series on Nightlife, we look back on the best live music venues in Australia starting with the Espy in St Kilda

The Pop Quiz: Who wrote the Lord of the Flies? Jul 25, 2026 0:53:23 Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday July 25th edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!

How Reese Witherspoon helped Australian writer Charlotte McConaghy crack the US market Jul 24, 2026 0:26:39 Her book, set on a remote Antarctic Island, was inspired in large part by Charlotte's visit to Macqaurie Island, which has its own story to tell.

The Mighty Challenge: What is the name of Barnaby Joyce’s dog? Jul 24, 2026 1:01:15 Test your knowledge of obscure and specific things with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!

Brickbats and bouquets for Australia's best and worst packaging Jul 24, 2026 0:15:54 The so-called Franken-Can committed a litany of sins according to the Australians who nominated it for the Unpackit Awards.

For A Moment More: Remembering the HIV/AIDS epidemic Jul 24, 2026 0:21:37 Life with an HIV diagnosis in the early 1990s was hard, but a new novel explores how Sydney's gay community faced those challenges.

Does where you live shape who you are? Jul 24, 2026 0:24:34 What makes Queensland feel different from Victoria, or South Australia different from New South Wales, and how much of it has to do with our history?

Nightlife News Breakdown - Greg Jericho - The Guardian Jul 23, 2026 0:18:53 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute.

Neighbours: Australia and the Pacific Jul 23, 2026 0:46:42 Joanne Wallis and Jack Corbett, the authors of a new book, Neighbours: Australia and the Pacific, join Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife to illustrate challenges in regional policy making.

The Challenge: Which film noir stars Frank Sinatra as a recovering drug addict? Jul 23, 2026 1:06:51 Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday July 23 edition to see if you have the answer!

Foreign Correspondent - Rob Watson - BBC Jul 23, 2026 0:15:28 Andy Burnham has officially become the UK's new prime minister. The former Greater Manchester mayor is Britain's fourth prime minister in five years, the seventh since 2016.

Out West - Former West Australian Premier Colin Barnett Jul 22, 2026 0:48:57 Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife are joined by the longest-serving Western Australian Premier in over 50 years, Colin Barnett, and author of Out West. Big State, Small Town.

Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender Jul 22, 2026 0:11:13 What affect can the recent threat from the Houthis in Yemen have on world trade?

Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News Jul 22, 2026 0:22:26 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First.

The Challenge: What are the names of Sandy and Dannys gangs in Grease? Jul 22, 2026 0:59:39 Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday July 22 edition to see if you have the answer!

Booze and Salty Bar Snacks Jul 22, 2026 0:12:06 A night out starts with a drink, nothing wrong in moderation. But then come the bar snacks. Salty and greasy snacks are par for the course in most places where alcohol is served.

The Nightlife Pop Quiz Jul 22, 2026 0:55:08 Test your knowledge of all things pop culture with the 100% original, custom-built Nightlife Pop Quiz!

Nightlife News Breakdown - Sara Tomevska - ABC Political Reporter Jul 21, 2026 0:18:18 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Sara Tomevska, federal political reporter for ABC based in Canberra.

2026 Andrew Olle Lecture - Alessandra Galloni - Reuters Jul 21, 2026 0:32:36 The 2026 Andrew Olle Media Lecture was delivered by Reuters Editor-in-Chief, Alessandra Galloni. In Reuters' 175-year history, the only woman to serve as editor-in-chief.

The Challenge: In The Wizard of Oz what does the Scarecrow seek from the Wizard? Jul 21, 2026 1:03:15 Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday July 21 edition to see if you have the answer!

Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma Jul 21, 2026 0:09:48 Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest to watch. This week: The Odyssey.

Nightlife Health - Dental Hygiene Jul 20, 2026 0:47:09 How up-to-date are you with your dentist visits? Oral diseases are among the most common and costly health issues affecting Australians and the healthcare system.

The Challenge: How many men have walked on the moon? Jul 20, 2026 1:00:37 Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday July 20 edition to see if you have the answer!

Nightlife News Breakdown - Emily Barrett - The Saturday Paper Jul 20, 2026 0:15:49 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor of The Saturday Paper.

Nightlife Science with Charley Lineweaver Jul 20, 2026 0:17:18 Charley Lineweaver, Astrophysicist at ANU's Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, with Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest science news.

Nightlife Travel - Ninh Binh in Vietnam Jul 20, 2026 0:12:40 Freelance Travel Writer Fleur Bainger has recently returned from Ninh Binh and tells Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife why it's become her favourite Vietnamese destination.

American Insight with Bruce Wolpe Jul 20, 2026 0:18:12 Bruce Wolpe, Senior fellow at US Studies Centre, formerly with the Democratic staff in the US Congress in President Obama's first term, joins Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife.

The History Quiz: Which American car manufacturing city earned the nickname 'Motor City'? Jul 19, 2026 0:33:24 Join guest host of Weekend Nightlife Libbi Gorr for The History Quiz, Sunday 19th of July, history of the car edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!

Argentina's claims to the Malvinas, nearly 45 years after the Falklands War Jul 19, 2026 0:20:11 Argentinian players unfurled a banner declaring "The Malvinas are Argentina's" after beating England in the World Cup semi-final.

The Challenge: Which Greek god was the god of Atlantis? Jul 17, 2026 0:52:44 Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday July 17 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

What's the reality of weight loss drugs? Jul 17, 2026 0:31:53 Should my weight loss be everybody's business?

Ten years after loss: Hannah Richell on grief, love and learning to live again Jul 17, 2026 0:30:20 A heartbreaking story of grief, resilience and the love that endures.

Motortorque with Toby Hagon Jul 16, 2026 0:48:09 If you're trying to decide which car to buy or want to learn more about the latest EVs on the market, Motortorque can help.

Foreign Correspondent - Steven Erlanger - New York Times Jul 16, 2026 0:18:09 Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for The New York Times joins Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife from Berlin, with the latest on the conflict in the Middle East.

Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia Jul 16, 2026 0:20:01 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra.

The Challenge: What was Blondie's highest charting single in Australia? Jul 16, 2026 0:59:51 Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday July 16 edition to see if you have the answer!

Open Plan Living - Tips on Downsizing Jul 16, 2026 0:14:05 The Australian Dream has always been the big family home. But with property prices painfully high, despite slow downs, many are adapting their dreams to smaller homes.

Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender Jul 15, 2026 0:12:45 Oil prices are again fluctuating with the conflict in Iran dragging on especially after the MOU between Iran and the US ceased to exist. What affect is it having on the markets?

Nightlife Health - Walking When Older Jul 15, 2026 0:10:07 By the time the grey hairs start creeping in, we're considerably more careful and much more easily exhausted by anything but a very small walk. Ever pondered why that is?

Nightlife News Breakdown - Mark Kenny - The Canberra Times Jul 15, 2026 0:21:22 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Mark Kenny, The Canberra Times political analyst and a professor at the ANU's Australian Studies Institute.

The evolution of perfume and fragrances Jul 15, 2026 0:47:20 Nightlife welcomes back perfume guru Michael Edwards, who joined Philip Clark and listeners to discuss the fascinating evolution of modern day fragrances.

The Challenge: What is the largest freshwater fish in Australia? Jul 15, 2026 1:28:02 Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday July 15 edition to see if you have the answer!

Nightlife News Breakdown - Katina Curtis - Capital Brief Jul 14, 2026 0:16:08 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Senior Political Correspondent for Capital Brief, who has been covering federal politics for over a decade.

Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks Jul 14, 2026 0:15:22 Telstra’s mobile outage last week affected ATMs, electric vehicle chargers, and even country trains in Victoria. Blamed on a software bug that caused clocks to go out of sync.

The Challenge: Which Greek-American soprano was known as La Divina? Jul 14, 2026 1:09:59 Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday July 14 edition to see if you have the answer!

The Light on the Hill - Labor's Expansive History Jul 14, 2026 0:45:51 Award-winning historian and speaker, Ross McMullin on his updated version of The Light on the Hill, with Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife, the expansive history that he has painstakingly researched.

Nightlife News Breakdown - Michael Pascoe - Michael West Media Jul 13, 2026 0:20:25 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Michael Pascoe, Independent commentator filing for Michael West Media & author of The Summertime of Our Dreams.

Liver Health Jul 13, 2026 0:48:42 The Liver is the largest gland in our bodies, quite vital for regulation of our blood, disposal of toxins and a range of other metabolic functions. How do we keep it healthy?

The Challenge: How many players are there in a field hockey team? Jul 13, 2026 1:05:14 Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday July 13 edition to see if you have the answer!

Nightlife Travel - The Keys of Gold in Bendigo Jul 13, 2026 0:16:29 Nightlife listeners and Philip Clark are joined by Thomas Heywood, an internationally lauded organist described by one German critic as the "Iron Man" of the organ world.

Nightlife Science with Dan Lambeth Jul 13, 2026 0:12:35 China has successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform in the hope of breaking US dominance in reusable rockets.

American Insight with Ray Bonner Jul 13, 2026 0:21:00 Former foreign correspondent with New York Times, Pulitzer and Emmy award winner, Ray Bonner joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with all the latest news from the US.

Nightlife History - Australia's First Airline Hijacking Jul 13, 2026 0:15:15 Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife are joined by Michael Adams, Creator and Host of the Forgotten Australia podcast to peer into the cockpit that night, and discover the dramatic ending.

The History Quiz: What's the name of Dame Edna's long-suffering bridesmaid? Jul 12, 2026 0:53:44 Join Weekend Nightlife guest presenter Libbi Gorr for The History Quiz, Sunday 12th of July, Australian comedy TV edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!

Bringing untold stories like Evonne Goolagong to the screen Jul 10, 2026 0:27:34 Screenwriter and co-creator of the Goolagong mini-series Megan Simpson Huberman joins Libbi Gorr.

The Challenge: Warrang is the Dharug name for which city? Jul 10, 2026 1:01:07 Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday July 10 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!

International Affairs - Laura Tingle Jul 9, 2026 0:13:40 ABC's Global Affairs Editor, Laura Tingle, with Philip Clark and the latest developments in the Middle East, and where to from here on Nightlife International Affairs.

The Challenge: The tomato is a member of which plant family? Jul 9, 2026 0:57:35 Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday July 9 edition to see if you have the answer!

Will AI take over the world? Jul 9, 2026 0:48:15 AI has become a pervasive feature almost overnight. The rapid rise of AI is creating widespread fears that the technology will take away jobs, especially white-collar ones.

Snakes - Climate Change and Rising Bite-Death Numbers Jul 9, 2026 0:15:05 The risk of snakebites is still increasing across the world as reptiles shift their habitats to cope with rising temperatures and growing human pressures.

Nightlife News Breakdown - John Black - Australian Development Strategies Jul 9, 2026 0:20:32 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by John Black of political profiling firm Australian Development Strategies, with the latest news and issues.

Why do we sweat? Jul 9, 2026 0:18:00 Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Sanjay Sharma explains why sweat is important.

Economics with Ian Verrender Jul 9, 2026 0:14:00 ABC's chief business correspondent Ian Verrender has been looking into Bitcoin's slump.

The Mighty Challenge: Bluey is set in which Australian city? Jul 9, 2026 0:54:00 Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join Nightlife and Christine Layton for The Mighty Challenge!

Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - the Australia Institute Jul 9, 2026 0:19:00 It was a day of disrupted communications and services across the nation today, with Telstra the latest telco to suffer an outage which it attributed to some faulty timing nodes on its network.

Deconstructing mistakes Jul 9, 2026 0:33:00 Tell me about the BEST mistake you ever made... did you call someone by accident? Did you stumble into the wrong meeting room?

Nightlife News Breakdown - Clare Armstrong - ABC News Jul 7, 2026 0:16:57 Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Clare Armstrong, the ABC's chief digital political correspondent, based at Parliament House in Canberra.

Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma Jul 7, 2026 0:13:10 Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest to watch.

The Challenge: Who wrote book The Horse and His Boy? Jul 7, 2026 1:01:40 Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday July 7 edition to see if you have the answer!

The Perilous Escapes of Anzac POWs in wartime Italy Jul 7, 2026 0:15:03 Historian and Author Katrina Kittel joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife to a very personal history built around her father's experiences in World War II as a POW in Italy.

Economics and Finance with Saul Eslake Jul 7, 2026 0:47:30 Saul Eslake, an independent economist, with Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with the latest on new tax changes, house prices, productivity and which states are faring better.

Nightlife Travel to Secret Japan Destinations Jul 6, 2026 0:13:44 If you have a trip planned to Japan, where do you go and what do should you do? How to avoid the crowds?

Womens Health with Dr Ginni Mansberg Jul 6, 2026 0:49:13 Dr Ginni Mansberg has been a GP for over 30 years specialising in menopause, midlife health and disease prevention and joined Nightlife to discuss the latest news in heath.

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