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FULL SHOW | Mr. Potato Head or George Washington?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Hello! Our name's are Elder Jess, Ruta and August, and we would like to wrap up the month of April by celebrating everything that happened during tha...

INTERVIEW | The Jungle Giants on their new album and rediscovering music

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam chats to Jungle Giants frontman Sam Hales about Experiencing Feelings of Joy — the new album that came out of a pretty intense personal peri...

INTERVIEW | Is dance actually for everyone?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In honour of international dance day, Sam and Louis sit down with Deb from The Space Dance and Arts Centre to find out why people who think they can't...

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | A funeral and a needle...

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam accidentally made his sister laugh at a funeral — genuinely not on purpose. Louis meanwhile had a reaction to getting a needle that suggests...

FULL SHOW | Two left feet, a funeral incident and a needle situation

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Louis kick off the week with covid downtime confessions — Louis found his footing on bush walks while Sam fell deep into chess via The Q...

FULL SHOW | An imposter on the smallest hill we'd die on

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matilda, Louis and Jess climbed the smallest hills this episode to bring you lukewarm takes. They're not your spiciest hot takes, but they're also not...

INTERVIEW | How design shapes the world around you

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For World Design Day, University of Melbourne School of Design program co-coordinator David Mah and senior lecturer Leire Asensio join Sam, Maddy and ...

MOVIE MONDAY | Twilight

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel that? The chill in the breeze, autumn leaves falling, Melbourne “covered in a constant cover of cloud and rain”… you gu...

FULL SHOW | Covid hobbies and cult classics

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Maddy and Natalie kick off the week with the question everyone has a surprisingly specific answer to — what did you actually do during covi...

INTERVIEW | Fantastic Films at the Fantastic Film Festival Australia

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In honour of Movie Theatre Day, Artistic Director of the Fantastic Film Festival Australia, Hudson Sowada, joins Jess, Ruta and August to discuss what...

FULL SHOW | Movie Theatres, Movie Reboots, and Movie Festivals!

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For National Movie Theatre Day, Jess, Ruta, and August recount their movie-related experiences! The cereal box comes together to build their own Get C...

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | One bad document and one worse bike ride

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Louis accidentally submitted his assignment directly to the master document the entire class was supposed to copy — and somehow didn't notice. S...

FULL SHOW | Bikes and blind ranking love letters

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Louis are officially meeting for the first time in the Cereal Box, so naturally they start with a breakfast quiz to work out who they're actua...

FULL SHOW | Cryptids, Coachella and a Cereal Box full of strangers

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Tuesday of firsts — Louis's debut on Get Cereal, Natalie's first Tuesday, and Matilda meeting literally everyone for the first time. To s...

INTERVIEW | Gordi on new music, touring and 10 years in the game

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gordi jumps into the Cereal Box to chat about her current Australian tour and new era of music, reflecting on what it feels like to be 10 years into h...

MOVIE MONDAY | The Notebook

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Cereal Box dives into The Notebook for Movie Mondays, unpacking the iconic rom-com starring Ryan Gosling, who has been back in the spotlight thank...

FULL SHOW | New faces and posting outside your comfort zone

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Maddy and Natalie kick things off with Natalie’s first ever day in the Cereal Box, getting to know her through breakfast questions (blueber...

INTERVIEW | Sez talks her new show "Sorry, What?"

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sez calls into the Cereal Box to chat about her Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Sorry What?, a mix of stand-up and music with a very chao...

FLASHBACK FRIDAY | Melbourne 100 years ago

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jess takes Sam back to 1920s Melbourne, where “meet me under the clocks” already meant Flinders Street Station and the city practically sh...

FULL SHOW | Should Flapper dresses make a come back?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Jess take it back 100 years for Flashback Friday, diving into what Melbourne looked like in the 1920s, from Flinders and Collins Street to wha...

FULL SHOW | Homemade quizzes, personalised tongue twisters and Thursday's best bits!

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Ruta and Connor bring the laughs to your Thursday morning, recapping all the hilarious (and somewhat embarrasing) best moments of past shows! It...

INTERVIEW | Fergus Neal talks awkward boyhood in his new MICF show

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fergus Neal jumps into the Cereal Box to chat about his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Boy, diving into schoolyard stories, awkward phas...

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | Buckets of chips and passive aggressive messages

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam confesses to filling an entire fast food bucket with chips, while Ruta reveals she receives a passive aggressive message in the work group chat ab...

FULL SHOW | Passive aggressive group chats and loud chewers

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Ruta unpack this week’s Midweek Confessions, with Sam admitting he once filled an entire fast food bucket with chips, while Ruta receive...

FULL SHOW | Tuesday crew signing out!

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Maddy and Matilda grace the Cereal Box for one last Tuesday show all together! Before taking a trip down memory lane of all the best moments ove...

INTERVIEW | 'Hot Takes, Cold Takes'

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a bold project with the aim of bringing people together is Abudullah, who joins us in the Cereal Box to explain how his vision of 'Hot Takes,...

INTERVIEW | Lift off for NASA's Artemis II Launch with Dr Tanya Hill

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to the moon! Dr Tanya Hill from the Melbourne Planiterium join us once again in the Cereal Box as we anticipate the launch of NASA's Artem...

INTERVIEW | Easter's outdoor cinema at Fed Square

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben McArthy joins the Cereal Box ahead of the opening night of Fed Square's outdoor cinema for the Easter weekend. Ben discusses how each film was cho...

FULL SHOW | Houston, we have lift-off

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Ruta, and Connor are blasting into orbit this morning with the launch of NASA’s Artemis II! They speak to Dr. Tanya Hill about humanity&rs...

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | 30, Flirty and Thriving

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Still fully committed to their Melbourne brekky show personas, Jess, Sam and Ruta bring some very grown-up energy to Midweek Confessions. Jess opens u...

FULL SHOW | Melbourne’s Number 1 Brekky Show…

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta are talking all things unconventional comedy this morning for Melbourne International Comedy Festival, asking listeners what strang...

MOVIE MONDAY | Moneyball

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Connor and Sam kick off the MLB season by revisiting Moneyball for Movie Monday, tying in with both Opening Day and the VSBL Grand Finals. They chat a...

INTERVIEW | Jet Nye on Topic Thunder

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy and Connor chat with Jet Nye about Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Topic Thunder, the chaotic split bill he performs alongside Alex...

FULL SHOW | How can you not be romantic about breakfast?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Cereal Box are celebrating the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this week! Connor and Maddy chat to Jet Nye about “Topic Thunder&rdqu...

THE CRUNCH | Pop culture chaos and a tie breaker finish

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam puts Matilda & the Pilot Comedy crew to the test in a fast-paced round of pop culture trivia. From the Hannah Montana anniversary to Megan The...

INTERVIEW | Pilot Comedy w/ Doc Dowden & Anka Strauss Kosanović

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Matilda chat with comedians Doc Dowden and Anka Strauss Kosanović, alongside producer Dylan McBurney, about bringing their shows to the Melbo...

INTERVIEW | Pat Nourse on Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Matilda chat with Pat Nourse, Creative Director of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, about what the festival is all about and the huge ran...

FULL SHOW | Cleopatra, childhood books and comedy festival chaos

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Matilda are back for a packed Friday show, revisiting the Question of the Week — are we neat or just messy? For Flashback Friday, they d...

INTERVIEW | Clay McMath: "Ball Don't Lie"

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Ruta, and Connor are joined by comedian Clay McMath, whose show “Ball Don’t Lie” is coming to the Melbourne International Come...

FULL SHOW | Divination Thursdays, comedy chops and improv!

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Ruta and Connor could'nt be more on the same page this morning - literally! From reading each others minds, to accurately prediciting how messy ...

INTERVIEW | Ross Purdy on Weapons Grade Comedy

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta chat with Ross Purdy about his upcoming show Weapons Grade Comedy, unpacking what audiences can expect from a show that promises ev...

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | Banana bread, boogie accidents and beach boxes

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Cereal Box braces another week of awkward moments, and embarrassing confessions, as Ruta describes her struggle to balance holding a coffee and a ...

FULL SHOW | Maths Day , Shakespeare and midweek chaos

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta are back in the Cereal Box, tackling International Cleaning Week and debating the big question: are we neat or just messy? Along th...

INTERVIEW | Art of the Score: James Horner - Live In Concert

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the great James Horner composed the Universal Pictures 75th anniversary fanfare? Well now you do! Hear this iconic theme and so much more...

FULL SHOW | The year of going analog

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Maddy and Matilda embrace all things cinema and music this morning, with a spotlight on what you should be adding to your must watch list this y...

INTERVIEW | A Succulent Chinese Musical and turning a meme into theatre

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Maddy and Connor chat with co-writer and director Kate about A Succulent Chinese Musical?! as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival...

MOVIE MONDAY | ISLE OF DOGS

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What better way to celebrate International Puppy Day than by diving into Wes Anderson’s 2018 film Isle of Dogs? This nostalgic, beautifully craf...

FULL SHOW | Cleaning habits, puppy day and mission check-ins

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Maddy and Connor are back in the Cereal Box tackling International Cleaning Week, asking the big question: are you neat or tidy? While Sam and Ma...

FULL SHOW | In our Friday Feels

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and Ella get you in your feels this Friday morning, with a vibrant show featuring heartfelt stories, intriguing book reccomendations, and banter ...

ONE WORD STORY | The tale of Oscar and his many rats!

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella puts Ruta and Connor's creativity to the test with a game of One Word Story, where the team must use a specific name, object, location and catch-...

INTERVIEW | The 10-year anniversary of the Melbourne Women in Film Festival

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Melbourne Women in Film Festival director Sian, joins the Cereal Box to discuss exciting films and programs apart of the Festival this year! Sian ...

FULL SHOW | Ha ha ha ha ha

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Ruta, and Connor are doing a mixture of chuckles, cackles, and guffaws today in honour of National Let’s Laugh Day, but are they funny in ...

INTERVIEW | Matt Genever on Global Recycling Day and simple changes

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam chats with Matt Genever, CEO of Sustainability Victoria, in recognition of Global Recycling Day, unpacking why recycling matters more than many pe...

INTERVIEW | Noah Holland on Hold My Beer and starting stand-up

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta chat with Noah Holland about their upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Hold My Beer. They talk about how Noah fir...

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | Awkward moments, crush chaos and a theme song

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Now with an official theme song, Midweek Confessions has arrived just in time for National Awkward Moments Day. Ruta, as always, aims to seek validati...

FULL SHOW | Reduce, re-use and recycle...the dab?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta celebrate Global Recycling Day by discussing old pop-culture trends they'd like to see have a comeback, as well as old items they s...

FULL SHOW | St Patrick’s Day, mythical creatures and childhood hobbies

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam steps in for Ella alongside Matilda and Maddy for a St Patrick’s Day themed Cereal Box. The team dive into the origins of the holiday, chat ...

MOVIE MONDAY | Up

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Maddy and Connor take on Movie Monday with the Pixar classic Up, in honour of Wellderly Day. The trio revisit the emotional adventure, reflect on...

WELLLDERLY DAY | Wisdom from the grandparents

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of Wellderly Day, Sam sits down with his grandparents to talk about what it really means to live well at any age. They share the habits...

FULL SHOW | Respect your elders

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Connor, and Maddy are celebrating World Wellderly Day today, watching the 2009 Pixar classic Up to mark the occasion, while Sam chats with his gr...

INTERVIEW | World Sleep Day and better sleep habits

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Matilda chat with Amy Jordan from the Institute of Sleeping and Breathing about World Sleep Day and why sleep health and hygiene are so import...

BOOK CLUB FRIDAY | Hunger Games prequels and new reads

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matilda welcomes Sam to his very first Book Club Friday, where the pair chat about the Hunger Games prequels and what kind of books Sam is actually in...

FLASHBACK FRIDAY | March 13th, driving tests and earmuffs

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Matilda take a trip back in time for Flashback Friday, unpacking some quirky moments from March 13th in history. From the introduction of driv...

FULL SHOW | World Sleep Day, strange history and procrastination

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Matilda are back in the Cereal Box for Flashback Friday, diving into some strange and interesting events that happened on this day in history ...

INTERVIEW National Popcorn Lover's Day with Cobs Popcorn!

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For National Popcorn Lover's Day, Paul Paxton-White of Kinrise Snackfoods, joins Ruta in the Cereal Box to discuss the beloved snack. From Cob's Popco...

POP CULTURE RECAP | Rank these iconic moments from this week

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Was Timothee Chalamet dragging opera and ballet the most iconic moment to scroll about this week? Ella puts Ruta and Connor to the test of ranking som...

INTERVIEW | The 2026 Clunes Booktown Festival

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Ruta and Connor are joined by Angela, the program manager of Clunes Booktown Festival, to discuss the exciting programs, talks and workshops of ...

FULL SHOW | Controversial hot takes, popcorn personalities and breaking news!

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursdays are for quizzes! And boy, do we have some crazy ones today! It's World Popcorn Lovers day, and we heard from popcorn experts, as well as spo...

INTERVIEW | Promoting film with Asian Cinema Collective

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta chat with Laurie from Asian Cinema Collective about the group’s mission to celebrate and promote Asian cinema in Melbourne. L...

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | Sushi streaks, awkward crushes and a new theme song

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Midweek Confessions returns to the Cereal Box with Sam, Jess and Ruta sharing the moments from their week they probably shouldn’t admit to. Ruta...

INTERVIEW | Supporting young carers with Little Dreamers

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta chat with Bec from Little Dreamers about the organisation’s mission to support young people aged 4 to 25 who care for family ...

MEDIA COVERAGE | Hilltop Hoods live recap

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam reports back after heading along to see Hilltop Hoods live the Friday before, sharing what the atmosphere was like, the standout moments from the ...

FULL SHOW | Childhood dreams, sushi streaks and procrastination

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta lean into National Dream Day by revealing the childhood careers they once imagined for themselves — from doctor to Disney pri...

INTERVIEW | A record breaking live hypnotism here in Melbourne!

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Reknowned Hypnotist Mark Anthony is attempting to set the record for the most people hypnotised live on stage this weekend in Melbourne! Ella, Maddy a...

FULL SHOW | Would you ever be hypnotised live on stage?!

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Maddy, and Matilda are back in the studio for another Get Cereal. In honour of this week’s Question of the Week, the team reflect on wheth...

FULL SHOW | Friday book club and Formula 1 fanatics

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

TGIF! Ella, Matilda and Jess ring in the weekend with something for everyone in today’s show! From books, to cars, and everything in between! As...

THE CRUNCH | If you're a movie lover, you'll love this Crunch

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Crunchmaster puts Ruta and Ella to the test, for the first time in Get Cereal history - testing their knowledge of films old and new, until a mammoth ...

FULL SHOW | She said WHAT live on air!?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Ruta and Connor bring the giggles and banter in this mornings episode, discussing all things Oscar predictions, reel film day and the ultimate b...

CRUNCH | A very "gigglemug" crunch!

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Crunchmaster Ruta hosts Sam and Jess in a very questionable but high-stakes crunch. From oddly phrased questions to mispronunciations of Gen Z slang, ...

INTERVIEW | Emily from Snack Reviews Aus talks snack trends

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of World Snack Day, we've invited Emily from Snack Reviews Aus to talk about all things snacks! As someone with an expertise in the sna...

MIDWEEK CONFESSIONS | Chicken disasters and manager mishaps

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Had a rough start to your week? Or are you scared your week won't end so well? Not to fear, for Midweek Confessions is here!  In the Cereal ...

FULL SHOW | World snack day, screen time shame and snack hot takes

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta lean fully into World Snack Day with a very on-brand, snack-fuelled Wednesday. The team revisit the Question of the Week — ar...

THE CRUNCH | A very superstitious Crunch

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Crunchmaster Maddy is in the hot seat this Tuesday morning, putting co-hosts Matilda and Ella to the test, and it’s extra spectacular today as s...

INTERVIEW | Do you know Uno like Phil does?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SYN's flagship gaming shows' Philip Lee, from Player One, swaps late nights for an early morning, joining Ella, Maddy and Matilda in the Cereal Box to...

INTERVIEW | March 3 Rare Blood Moon: Dr Tanya Hill tells all

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ella, Maddy and Matilda welcome Dr Tanya Hill, Senior Curator of Astronomy at the Melbourne Planiterium to better understand the rare blood moon occur...

FULL SHOW | Blood Moons, controversial Uno moves and superstitions

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Autumn’s in the air and Maddy, Ella, and Matilda are leaning in; saying goodbye to summer while spotlighting the best events around the city. Th...

THE CRUNCH | Oscars scores, phone detoxes and Melbourne events

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy steps up as Crunchmaster while Sam and Connor go head-to-head in a slightly chaotic round of trivia (complete with a few technical hiccups along...

MISSION MONDAY | TALKING TO STRANGERS

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our first official Mission Monday brings high expectations to the Cereal Box. The team plan to step outside their comfort zone for their side quests f...

INTERVIEW | Cinema Collective w/ Charlotte Fels

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Maddy and Connor chat with Charlotte Fels, president of Cinema Collective, about what the club is all about and why it’s a must for film lo...

INTERVIEW | MAY-A

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam chats with MAY-A about her debut album Goodbye (if you call that gone), unpacking how she’d describe the record to first-time listeners and ...

MOVIE MONDAY | Labyrinth

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Maddy, and Connor revisit the 1986 fantasy adventure movie Labyrinth for this week’s Movie Monday. Inspired by the new Muppets Show special...

FULL SHOW | Awards predictions, cult classics and Crunch chaos

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sam, Connor and Maddy jump back into the cereal box to kick off a brand new season. With the SAG Awards and the Oscars around the corner, we...

THE CRUNCH | Sorry for Party Rockin'

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Crunchmaster Sam hosts this flashback fridays crunch- full of early 2010s trivia. From pokemon go to popular music trivia, who will come out on top? ...

FULL SHOW | All About the 2010's

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this Flashback Friday, the Cereal Box is filled with nostalgia for a better and more chaotic time. Sam, Jess, and Matilda put themselves in the sho...

INTERVIEW | Victorian State Ballet's 'Swan Lake'

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Sierra from the Victorian State Ballet graces the Cereal Box with her presence ahead of the 2026 season of 'Swan Lake'. This iconic ballet wi...

INTERVIEW | Goat yoga therapy with Neha Kumar

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Neha Kumar from Karmably joins Ella, Ruta and Connor in the Cereal Box to discuss all things mindfulness and yoga but with a twist - baby goats! Neha ...

FULL SHOW | Mercury is in retrograde and the goats are doing yoga

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Cereal Box is packed full of something for everyone this morning, whether you're a lover of the ballet, yoga, cute farm animals (actually doing yo...

THE CRUNCH | Chip flavours, balloons and Aussie Winter Olympics stats

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam takes on Crunchmaster duties as Jess and Ruta battle through a trivia round that jumps from snack aisle knowledge to Olympic stats. The team try t...

INTERVIEW | BugBlitz with Councillor Davydd Griffiths

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What has four legs and crawls around your house? Nope - it's not your cat! In the Cereal Box, Sam, Jess and Ruta talk to Councillor Davydd Griffiths a...

INTERVIEW | Balloon Story with Gene Efron

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Jess and Ruta step outside the Cereal Box and into an immersive, imaginery world created entirely out of 400,000 balloons with Gene Efron, Video ...