Nightlife
Episodes
Being an only child has its benefits
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Only children have a bad reputation, but what does the research say?Â
The Rise of the Graphic Novel
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What makes graphic novels such a powerful storytelling medium, and why has it taken so long for them to gain recognition?
The Challenge: What date is St Stephen's Day?
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday June 19 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!
UK by-election paves way for Starmer challenge
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Makerfield by-election could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Par...
Cheap fakes and counterfeit goods
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aussies love a bargain, and for many of us, whether it was right or wrong, the allure of a cheap knock-off of a big-name, big-ticket item was too com...
Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, contributing editor for The New Daily and chief political analyst for The Austral...
Motortorque with Toby Hagon
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.    Â
The Challenge: What is the famous last line of The Wizard of Oz?
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday June 18 edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife News Breakdown - Ellen Ransley - Courier Mail
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Ellen Ransley, the Courier Mail’s federal politics reporter, based in the Canberra press gall...
Australia and the Pacific Islands: Diplomacy and Defence
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Clark with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Global, Culture and Engagement at the University of Melbourne and his discussion on our national dipl...
Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.Â
Nightlife Health - Stroke Recovery
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The statistics around strokes are staggering. There's over 100 recorded in Australia every single day. How we can improve the outcomes?Â
The Challenge: What is the largest terrestrial venomous snake in Australia?
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday June 17 edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife News Breakdown - Katina Curtis - The West Australian
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Katina Curtis, Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian, who has been covering federal pol...
Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Clark is joined by Tech Guru Software Developer and Technology Commentator from Access Informatics, Peter Marks on Nightlife.
The unlikely Australian Olympian-of-sorts
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Mackintosh was a champion shooter, and did quite well, but his events were the most shocking in Olympic Games history. Live pigeon shooting! ...
The Politics of The World Cup
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife discusses the month of football ahead, with Philip Clark joined by Ned Hall from ABC Sport, Sports Ambassador podcast host Tracey Holmes, a...
The Challenge: Which TV family lived at 1313 Mockingbird Lane?
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday June 16 edition to see if you have the answer!
200 years of WA's oldest permanent European settlement
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Travel writer Fleur Bainger joins Philip Clark to share how Albany is remembering its past and celebrating its future.
Busting the myths around hair loss and recovery
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife separates the myths from the realities around hair loss with Philip Clark joined by Dr Rod Sinclair, with the newest and latest dermatologi...
What spaceborne viruses could astronauts bring back to Earth?
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As our explorations towards the moon and out into space commence again, it brings with it the spectre of space-born viruses and other nasties.
American Insight with Bill Wyman
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Bill Wyman, former assistant mana...
The Challenge: What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday June 15 edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife News Breakdown - Michael Pascoe - Michael West Media
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Michael Pascoe, Independent commentator filing for Michael West Media & author of The Summe...
Arthur Boyd's Francis of Assisi tapestries are on display together for the first time
13 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's hoped this exhibition could see the tapestries eventually displayed in St Francis' home town of Assisi in Italy.
The Night Witches: The female Soviet aviators who terrorised the Nazis
13 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They flew slow, unarmed wooden aircraft into the darkness and became one of the most feared air units of World War II.
The History Quiz: Did the rest of Ned Kelly's gang wear helmets?
13 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 14th of June, history of hats edition, to find out if you have the ans...
Inside the world of Tom Waits
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why has a gravel-voiced singer of dreamers, drifters and outsiders inspired such devotion for more than 50 years?
Why a 1970s Australian soapie about a women's prison became a ratings success
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prisoner was groundbreaking at the time because it put female characters at the centre of the drama, rather than merely wives or victims.Â
Visit the resting place of the Witch Queen of New Orleans
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Laveau is buried in New Orleans' St Louis Cemetery 1 where actor Nicholas Cage has already made plans to spend eternityÂ
Pop Quiz: What is Molly Meldrum's first name?
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday 13th June edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!
The first climbers to take on Mount Everest
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds make it to the summit of the world's highest mountain each year. They have the pioneering efforts of the early courageous climbers to thank....
A glimpse into the world of Kalgoorlie's historical sex workers
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anthea Hodgson's Palace of Lost Virtue is set in Kalgoorlie at the turn of the 20th century in which both men and sex workers flocked to the area
The Challenge: Which primate species has the longest gestation period?
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday June 12th edition to see if you have the answer!
Scams: spotting fake texts and getting your money back
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the technology behind scams is gets smarter every year, protections are being put in place by the government. But can Australia's defences keep up...
Foreign Correspondent - Tingting Liu - Taiwan
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has yet to decide on a $14 Billion Dollar arms package for Taiwan. Such arms sales are a persistent source of friction with China.Â
Tambora - The Eruption That Changed the World
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Gillen D'Arcy Wood is the author of several historical works, and joined Philip Clark to discuss Tambora's impacts in Australia outlined in...
The Challenge: Which year did the Socceroos first compete at the World Cup?
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday June 11 edition to see if you have the answer!Â
Nightlife News Breakdown - Paul Bongiorno - The Saturday Paper
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Paul Bongiorno, veteran political reporter with 30+ years of experience and columnist for The S...
The Secret World of Ants
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ants are everywhere, with an estimated 20 quadrillion, that's 20 followed by fifteen zeros, surviving on the planet. But what you know, or think you ...
Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First.
The First Inventors - Indigenous Innovation, Ingenuity and Culture
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Indigenous Australians shaped the continent of Australia in ways we are still only beginning to understand and appreciate. Only uncovered and explore...
Nightlife Health - Allergies
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allergic reactions can vary. Everything from cat fur to avocados can be delightful for some and downright harmful for others. Do you or a member of y...
The Challenge: Bringing Australia Together was a slogan for which Australian PM?
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday June 10 edition to see if you have the answer!Â
Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.
The Challenge: Which US highway was known as the Mother Road?
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday June 9 edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife News Breakdown - Krishani Dhanji - Guardian Australia
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra....
Nightlife Screen Stuff with Wenlei Ma
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Philip Clark on Nightlife to review the latest to watch.Â
Why Colonial Australia adopted Brass Bands
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A British tradition that was enthusiastically adopted by colonial Australians was the brass band. They became an integral part of community life in ...
Nightlife Finance with Roger Montgomery
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investments, joined Philip Clark to discuss the latest finance news and take questions from ...
American Insight with Bruce Wolpe
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news with what is happening in America with Bruce Wolpe, Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre, f...
Nightlife News Breakdown - Emily Barrett - The Saturday Paper
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Emily Barrett, Managing Editor of The Saturday Paper.
Meaningful Travel for Deeper Understanding
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Travel can create new perspectives. There's a growing trend towards wanting to make our getaways not just a relaxing break. A fast track to finding ...
The Challenge: Which Oscar-winning actor played petty criminal Jimmy in Two Hands?
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday June 8 edition to see if you have the answer!Â
International Space Station Evacuation Alert
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The International Space Station has been leaking air since 2019. A persistent and troubling problem, and despite years of attempts, engineers have ne...
Hips and Ankles, Knees and Toes
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife takes a deep dive into our hips and ankles, knees and toes. These are the lower body joints that need attention as they wear, tear and some...
Visit Sydney's oldest cemetery
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney's biggest cemetery used to have a dedicated train line, while its oldest nestles amongst the new highrises of Sydney's west.Â
The Pop Quiz: Which 1980s band was Brian Mannix for lead singer of?
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz, Saturday 6th June edition, to find out if you have the answer correct!
Sex, satire & sequins: Reuben Kaye's conversion to cabaret
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival shares the music, legends and live-performance magic that make cabaret unlike anything else.
The history of Australian postcodes
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One year after decimal currency was introduced, Australia adopted another change to daily life.Â
Alexander the Great: The man who conquered the ancient world before 33
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How did a young king from a small northern Greek kingdom become one of history's most influential figures and what might have happened if he had live...
The History Quiz: Who created the Little Black Dress?
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 7th of June, history of the colour black edition, to find out if you hav...
What do you remember about Australia in 1967?
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1967 was the year Australia said hello to postcodes, and goodbye to Harold Holt, the six o'clock swill and British passports.
Antiques and old treasures, your questions answered
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Hancock from the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association talks fireside antiques and convict love tokens. Plus all your questions on an...
The Challenge: What colour is an orange blossom?Â
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday June 5 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!
Australia's growing problem with construction industry waste
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Could better design be part of the solution?
Katherine Johnson's ode to Maria Island
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Complex environmental issues including rewilding and endangered species relocation are intertwined with the story of a sheltered 18 year old finding ...
Foreign Correspondent - Karishma Vyas - ABC Asia
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran inviting the media to report from within their borders is rare but recently the ABC attended events in Tehran as part of an uncommon chance to p...
Nightlife News Breakdown - Greg Jericho - The Guardian
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute.
Motortorque with Toby Hagon
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.     Â
Tackling e-waste
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
E-waste, that's electronic waste, is a serious problem in Australia, where we generate nearly three times as much e-waste per person as the global av...
The Challenge: What is the highest-grossing Broadway musical of all time?
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Thursday June 4 edition to see if you have the answer!Â
The Challenge: Which Australian capital was named after Thomas Townshend?
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Wednesday June 3 edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife News Breakdown - Hugh Riminton - Ten News First
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Hugh Riminton, National Affairs Editor, Ten News First.
Nightlife Economics with Ian Verrender
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Verrender, ABC's Business and Finance Editor, joined Philip Clark on Nightlife to discuss the latest in economic, business and finance news.
Honey as a Superfood
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Honey has received a lot of hype over recent years. More than just being tasty on your toast, it may also act as an antibiotic, and even more. So wha...
Bird IQ: Are they smarter than we think?
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bird Brain is a disparaging term we throw around when someone is being stupid. But peering into the brains of birds, it appears it may not be an insu...
Nightlife Finance with Nick Bruining
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Bruining, independent financial adviser, joins Nightlife regularly to talk about the ever-changing world of business and finance and what these ...
Nightlife News Breakdown - Amy Remeikis - Political Analyst
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, contributing editor for The New Daily and chief political analyst for The Austral...
The Challenge: In which European capital would you find the Stalingrad train station?
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Tuesday June 2 edition to see if you have the answer!Â
The spooky Aussie folklore of Fisher's Ghost
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Legend of Fisher’s Ghost is one of Australia’s most intriguing tales of folklore. Â
Nightlife Tech Talk with Peter Marks
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech Guru Peter Marks, software developer and technology commentator from Access Informatics joins Philip Clark on Nightlife with all the latest news...
Nightlife Health - Food Allergies
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergies in the world. Emergency department presentations for anaphylaxis have increased by fifty per...
Nightlife News Breakdown - Clare Armstrong - ABC News
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Clare Armstrong, the ABC's chief digital political correspondent, based at Parliament House in ...
The Challenge: Mohair is a fabric made from the hair of which animal?
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Â Monday June 1Â edition to see if you have the answer!
Nightlife Science with Jonathan Webb
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A massive fireball that lit up the sky over Kennedy Space Centre last week is posing a big question mark over NASA's moon plans and Jeff Bezos' abili...
Nightlife Travel - Does Insurance Cover War?
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you travel, do you always take out travel insurance? It's strongly advised that you do, whether it's to cover unexpected medical costs, changed ...
American Insight with Bill Wyman
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nightlife takes a deeper perspective than just the news on what is happening in America with Philip Clark joined by Bill Wyman, former assistant mana...
This Week In History: Samuel Pepys writes his final diary entry
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Samuel Pepys famously watched the Great Fire of London, witnessed the impact of the plague, and perhaps less famously, recorded his involvement with ...
Greed is a survival instinct, but how much is too much?
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is greed a flaw in our nature or one of the reasons we're here today?
Do you long for an era when our politicians were more poetic?
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Poetry isn’t often heard on the political hustings these days, but in the lead up to Federation our politicians recited and even wrote (often quite...
The History Quiz: White. As part of the War of 1812, which building did British troops set on fire in August 1814?
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday May 31st (History of the colour white) edition, to find out if you have ...
How Darian Saharanja helped Brian Wilson finish the Beach Boys’ unfinished album Smile
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Smile was regarded as music’s most notorious unfinished album
Pop Quiz: Who wrote 'Love in the Time of Cholera' ?
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Nightlife Pop Quiz Saturday May 30 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!
When Hollywood turns the camera on itself
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Sunset Boulevard to Babylon, CJ Johnson explores the films that reveal the glamour, ambition and madness behind the movie business.
The island where Port Arthur's convicts were laid to rest
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Isle of the Dead, accessibly only by boat from Port Arthur, is the final resting place of convicts, and soldiers and their family members who die...
100 years of Route 66
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The story of how one stretch of road became part of America's identity.
Why nostalgia is good for you
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Clay Routledge, a psychologist specialising in nostalgia, explains how reflecting on bygone eras actually helps us move forward.Â
Go Betweens' frontman Robert Forster on his first novel
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The song that nagged at Go Betweens' Co-Founder Robert Forster until he turned it into an novel
The Challenge: Which element has the chemical symbol Mn?
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday May 28 edition to find out if you have the answer correct!