The Real Radio Show
The Real Radio Show is a Canberra-based program featuring interviews, music, stories and news from around the Australian capital region. It is produced by UCFM, the community radio station based at the University of Canberra. Episodes mix local voices and conversations with a broad selection of music. The show highlights the people, events and stories that shape the Canberra community.
Episodes
The Girls Club CBR, Students Experience Awards, and Matcha ASMR
This week Tobias and Ben are joined by Belle from The Girl Club Canberra and Sophie from UCX in the studio. We discuss weird collaborations, and Mia takes Matcha to the next level with an ASMR recording.
Canberra Short Film Festival, Alexa Kalogeropoulos, Denise Thwaites, and Matcha Reviews
This week Bruce from the Canberra Short Film Festival stops by to chat about the festivals 31st year. We talk to local oil painter Alexa Kalogeropoulos about her love of painting tablescapes. Keeping with the art theme, curator, researcher,, and academic Denise Thwaites is in the studio to give us a behind the scenes glimpse […]
Mani Zuko, Georgie Jones DJ, and Curieux
This week Ben and Mia host a packed lineup of guests! Curieux editor Genevieve Barter stops by to discuss her intriguing life in student publishing. Up and coming DJ and business owner Georgie Jones gets Ben and Mia up to speed on DJing, and local RnB artist Mani Zuko is also in the studio for […]
Music in Canberra, matcha reviews, and moonlit markets
This week Ben and Tobias are behind the mics and they chat with Naida Blackley about her experience teaching music in Canberra. Sticking with the local music vibes we also chat to Shethran Karthik about Pass the Mic, a music showcase featuring 15 artists hitting the UC stage this weekend. Mia stops by for another […]
The BIG Birthday Show! 🥳
Two of the hosts are celebrating their birthdays today! Tobias and Mia chat with fellow birthday buddy and local endurance athlete Yiannis Eliopoulos, the Matcha reviews are in, Ben has some fairy bread with a twist for the birthday hosts to guess, and former host AJ stops by the studio for some horoscope readings in […]
Season 3 Premiere: Marie Anagnostis, Nikki Scarlet & LIES!
It’s season 3 of The Real Radio Show with new hosts Ben, Mia, and Tobias! To start the new season local comedian, fitness coach and author Marie Anagnostis joins us in the studio to talk about her latest comedy adventure – Aerobics Wog Style! Ben and Mia visit intuitive psychic counsellor Nikki Scarlet on a […]
Season 2 Finale: Room 04, Romilda, Sam Bath, and The Great UCFM Bake Off!
It’s the final episode of season 2 and hosts Hannah, Barrett, and Tash go out with a bang! Mili Fisher and Josh Abrokwah from Room 04 stop by the studio to talk about their latest music project and Barrett sits down with local musician Romilda off the back of her Room 04 session. Local indie […]
Carla Geneve, Ceramics, and a Hoedown
This week Tash and Hannah reflect on their third UC Hoedown and get their hands dirty at The Ceramics studio ACT with Nat and talk all things pottery. Perth-based songwriter Carla Geneve calls in for a chat about her recent Australian tour. Barrett hits Hannah where it hurts and judges one of her favourite bands, […]
Mountain biking, Facebook Marketplace and CBR United
This week Barrett and Tash chat to fellow UC student and mountain bike content creator Toby Gibbons about the thrills of downhill riding. Hannah quizzes the hosts in a Facebook Marketplace edition of ‘The Price is NOT Right’. And Barrett talks sport and the future of one local club that’s hanging in the balance.
Canberra’s Lakes, Loose Content (The band), and Bouldering
On this week’s episode Hannah tests our knowledge with a quiz on Dance Moms, we get to the bottom of pollution in Canberra’s lakes with Dr Fiona Dyer, and Barrett talks with Nick and Stu from BlocHaus, Barrett guides Hannah through bouldering for the first time in another installment of Hobby Hunters, we talk with […]
Artemis II, Noisy Futures and Coachella
This week Tash and Hannah blast off in a chat with astrophysicist and cosmologist Dr Brad Tucker about the recent Artemis II mission and what it means for mankind. Jaida from Noisy Futures Canberra calls in to chat about the upcoming 10th anniversary of their inclusive community music program. And we talk the highs and […]
Daniel Sloss, Joey Minogue and Randy Chambers from SLAM! Pro Wrestling
This week Tash and Barrett find out more about local performer Joey Minogue’s upcoming one man performance of Thom Pain at the Mill Theatre. Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss share insights into the world of a touring comedian, and Barrett catches up with SLAM! Pro Wrestling’s Randy Chambers who calls out Luke Watts ahead of Saturdays […]
Keenan Te, Brumbies, and a Spicy Contest
This week Hannah and Barrett chat with Melbourne musician Keenan Te ahead his national tour and show at UC. ACT Brumbies Women’s scrum-half Bonnie Brewer stops by the talk about the upcoming season. And Tash faces spicy consequences after losing to Hannah in an escape room battle 🌶️
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Spelling Bees, and Festival Woes
The Real Radio Show is back for season 2 with new hosts Hannah, Tash, and Barrett! They kick things off chatting with Jaida from Canberra’s hottest band Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, find out about the Canberra Philharmonic’s production of the comedy musical, The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee, and share recent music […]
Season 1 Finale: Liv Hewson and Abby Butler
It’s the final episode of 2025 and the final episode with the season 1 hosting team 😭 Tia, AJ, James, and Alison finish things off with a HUGE final show. Alison and AJ chat with actor, playwright, LGBTQIA+ advocate, and Canberra legend Liv Hewson about life in Hollywood. Tia discovers more about the daily life […]
Annie Hamilton, Canberra Chill, and Tia LIES!
This week Sarah Steinhardt and Alice Arnott from the Canberra Chill join Alison and James in the studio to talk hockey! AJ chats with Sydney singer/songwriter, visual artist, fashion designer and all round baddie Annie Hamilton. Alison tries some matcha, and Tia leans into her new Pinnochio persona with a game of Tia LIES!
Teige Morrell, Dr Chloe Lim, Arithmoquine, and a BIG Canberra Quiz!
This week Tia fangirls as UC Capitals player Teige Morrell is in the studio to talk about the upcoming WNBL season. Dr Chloe Lim brings wonder and excitement to the studio as she talk balloon art and fusing it with science! We talk to the newest band on the Canberra music scence, Arithmoquine, and Alison […]
Hannah Ferguson, M16 Artspace, and Canberra Youth Theatre
This week author, podcaster, and CEO of Cheek Media, Hannah Ferguson joins us for a chat about the importance of independent media. We explore the arts scene in Canberra with Lucy Chatcuti from M16 Artspace and two of the stars from Canberra Youth Theatre’s ‘WORK BUT THIS TIME LIKE YOU MEAN IT’, Emmy and Sterling, […]
Pub Choir, Platonic Sex (the band), and Growing Alder
This week music is the vibe! We chat with Astrid Jorgensen the creator of the music sensation Pub Choir that is turning ordinary crowds into extrodinary choirs! Brissy band Platonic Sex gives us the low down on their debut album and upcoming tour, and in a TRRS first, Growing Alder performs an acoustic version of […]
Jess Lily, Mishayla, Passion & Purpose Academy, and Green or Gross 🤢
This week James and Tia are on hosting duties with AJ dipping in and out between news. Positivity influencer Jess Lily takes some time to talk happy thoughts with us. Newcastle pop sensation Mishayla gives us the details on her new single and creative process. We talk all things dance with Belle Wills from Passion […]
National Zoo & Aquarium, Floriade, Consent, Tipsy Sketching, and mOON BEaM iCE CReaM
This week AJ joins Alison on hosting duties in a rollercoaster ride of a show! The National Zoo & Aquarium’s Education Manager Jess Cartwright gives us a glimpse into zoo life. We preview Floriade ahead of it’s opening weekend and discuss the importance of consent. Loz from Tipsy Sketching Club bares all (figuratively although she […]
Lily B, Out of Bounds Circus, and the Mill Theatre’s Peter/Wendy!
This week hosts Alison and James are joined in the studio by the alway amazing Lily B to talk about her love and passion for creating music. Tia has been out on campus getting the juice on the latest pop culture news. We preview The Mill Theatre’s upcoming production Peter/Wendy with cast member Heidi Silberman. […]
Isy Cappo, Tin Lizzie Designs, Haig Village Markets and Noods and Blooms
This week the amazing and talented musical sensation Isy Cappo joins Tia and Alison in the studio to talk about her upcoming EP and songwriting retreat in Italy! AJ heads to the Haig Village Markets in another installment of AJ Tries. We talk with local designer Elizabeth Ahern of Tin Lizzie Designs. Alison previews the […]
St Sinner, Scrap Society, and a Viral Food Festival
This week AJ and James are joined in the studio by Brooke from Scrap Society to find out more about what they do and how you can get involved. Caleb and Sam from Canberra alt-rock band St Sinner stop by to talk about their recent EP release, music video, and upcoming tour. Tia reviews the […]
nonbinarycode, Dr Brad Tucker, Mixtape Chorus, and Damien Francis
In a packed episode this week Alison and AJ speak with Canberra punks nonbinarycode about their debut EP. Astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker has some fun facts about the universe. Alison chats with local fantasy author Damien Francis and joins in for song or two with pop choir Mixtape Chorus. AJ has been chatting with the team […]
Illy, the Mill Theatre, Ciaran the Botanist, and Taylor Swift or Candle?
Alison joins Tia behind the desk this week for her first hosting stint! Tia chats with ARIA Award winning hip-hop artist Illy about his upcoming tour. Local bontanist and environmental scientist Ciaran Ernst-Russell is in the studio to teach us about Canberra’s plant life. Lexi Sekuless and Alana Denham-Preston from the Mill Theatre discuss their […]
SLAM! Pro Wrestling, Georgie Smith, Kanga Cup, and the Berry Donut Van
Tia joins James on hosting duties this week as they chat to Georgie Smith, a local content producer, dancer, and UC alumni. Tensions were high when ‘The Hope from the Top Rope’ Luke Watts and ‘The Hooligan’ Vinnie Bronson joined us in the studio to talk about SLAM! Pro Wrestling. AJ and Alison were asking […]
Sarah Stewart, Landspeed Records, Fashion Thrift Society, and Canberra Jazz Club
Back for round two! This week we talk to local Canberra comedian and ghost tour operator Sarah Stewart about the capitals spooky side! Blake from Landspeed Records is on the phone to talk about the origins of the store and their bid to be voted Australia’s best record store. Alison chats with Charlotte from Chars […]
Abbey Best, Jett Blyton, and the Reclink Community Cup
On the maiden voyage of ‘The Real Radio Show’ we chat with urbexer Abbey Best about exploring Canberra’s urban environment. Jett Blyton is in for a chat about his latetest single ‘needingabreak’. We find out everything there is to know about the Reclink Community Cup and talk music milestones with tribute band Abbalanche! AJ also […]
