Nightlife

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  The surprising power of laughing at yourself 18.10.2026 33min

  When was the last time you had a really good laugh at yourself? Why finding the funny side of our flaws and mistakes builds resilience.  
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  The terrifying true story that inspired Moby-Dick 18.10.2026 27min

  A giant whale, a shipwreck and a desperate fight for survival. We uncover the extraordinary true story behind Moby-Dick, 175 years after the novel was first published.
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  Hammersmith Odeon: the room every band wanted 17.10.2026 26min

  Bowie's farewell to Ziggy, Queen's live Christmas Eve broadcast and 38 Beatles shows all happened under one roof. A lifelong Londoner takes us back to the venue he'll always call the Hammersmith Odeon.
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  Emma Pask's big band jazz music conversion 17.10.2026 30min

  From Carmen Mcrae to Sydney All Star Big Band, Emma Pask makes the case for big bang jazz 
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  The Pop Quiz: Which painter created 'The Scream'? 17.10.2026 39min

  Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Greta Jackson for The Pop Quiz, October 17, to find out if you have the answer correct! 
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  Hollywood's History of Cross-Dressing: Gender Bending on the Big Screen 17.10.2026 48min

  From the punchline to the main character's identity, how have gender-diverse stories changed on screen?
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  Does your personality change how you use AI? 16.10.2026 23min

  Some of us think best out loud, and others need to go away and mull it over alone. Dr Paul Jones says that difference may shape whether AI clarifies your thinking or just adds to the clutter.
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  The Challenge: What is Bear Grylls' first name? 16.10.2026 52min

  Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday October 16 edition to see if you have the answer!
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  Are all historical dictators the same? 16.10.2026 31min

  The Second Child is darkly comic work of historical fiction set in the Soviet Union in the final years of Stalin's rule and during the Second World War. 
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  Happily ever after? The darker side of fairy tale art 16.10.2026 26min

  A new book traces how artists across centuries have drawn our oldest stories, from the enchanting to the unsettling. It turns out the pictures we remember say as much about each era as they do about the tales.
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  Foreign Correspondent - Rob Watson - BBC 15.10.2026 18min

  A decade after the Brexit referendum, Britain is once again debating its future relationship with Europe. So why is Brexit back on the agenda now? 
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  Nightlife True Crime - Corporal Punishment at School 15.10.2026 14min

  Corporal punishment at school is a memory many of us not too fondly remember from our  teachers. From slaps across the knuckles with a ruler, to 'six of the best' from a principal. 
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  Botanical Explorations of Australia 15.10.2026 45min

  Danielle Clode has spent years exploring some of the most remarkable stories in Australia's natural history and joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with more.
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  The Challenge: For which film did Humphrey Bogart win his only Oscar? 15.10.2026 58min

  Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday October 15 edition to see if you have the answer!
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  Nightlife News Breakdown - Ryan Heath - Politico Australia 15.10.2026 17min

  Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ryan Heath, Politico Australia Launch Editor, previously Politico's Editorial Director for Global Growth.
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  Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - The New Daily 14.10.2026 19min

  Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, chief political analyst for The Australia Institute and contributing editor for The New Daily.
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  Tech Guru Peter Marks with the latest Tech News 14.10.2026 49min

  Peter Marks Software Developer and Technology Commentator from Access Informatics joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife to discuss all the latest tech news.
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  The Challenge: Which emotion is mentioned seven times in Othello? 14.10.2026 1t 23min

  Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday October 14 edition to see if you have the answer!
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  Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender 14.10.2026 13min

  Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with all the latest in economic, business and finance news.
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  A new spin on Hellenic dishes and cocktails 14.10.2026 12min

  Connor Curran joined Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife with a fresh spin on classic Hellenic dishes and cocktails.