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Drive time is the soundtrack to your journey home. On air every day 4-6 pm, your five Drive presenters bring you an eclectic mix of music and great interviews.

You will get breaking news as well the latest from activists, politicians, academics, social commentators and musicians.

You'll hear about the great events happening around Sydney and most of all some great music from contemporary Americana and African music to electronic and Jazz.

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  • August 13 · 25 min

    Prof Paul Griffin and RSV

    Professor Paul Griffin is recognised as amongst the world’s most prominent academics and infectious diseases physicians and clinical microbiologists. He is one of Australia’s leading voices on vaccines and public health, and he joined Alan Field on

  • August 10 · 14 min

    Diamond Bay Bowling Club

    It’s the kind of tale where anyone listening would most likely remark “that’s sooooo Sydney!” A local well know and much loved community and entertainment venue is forced to shut down because of noise complaints by someone new moving into the area. You’v

  • July 13 · 26 min

    Allegra Spender MP

    The Federal Parliament broke up last week for its winter recess, but the Independent Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, chose to spend some of her break chatting to Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses what her “break” will look like

  • July 6 · 27 min

    Emily Granger

    Emily Granger is an American-born, Australian-based classical harpist who has established self as one of Australia’s leading performers. Her recent album is called A Thing of Beauty, and she spent some time with Alan Field on Monday Drive discussin

  • June 29 · 23 min

    Prof Lorraine Chantrill

    Prof Chantrill is a Senior Staff Specialist Medical Oncologist and Head of Service for Regional Medical Oncology, and she took time to chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive about the concerning trend of increasing incidence of gastrointestinal cancers, pa

  • June 12 · 15 min

    Michael from Woolly’s Wheels and a fortunate life on two wheels

    In this episode, we sit down with Michael from Woolley’s Wheels to talk about all things cycling. From the history of the shop and its place in Sydney’s cycling community to the joys and challenges of life on two wheels, Michael shares his passion for bi

  • June 8 · 31 min

    Ian Stenlake … Uked!

    Ian Stenlake is one of the most sought-after performers in Australian film, television and theatre, in addition to which, he is an accomplished musician! He brought his ukulele into the Monday Drive studio at Bondi and chatted to Alan Field about his car

  • May 31 · 24 min

    Sarah-Grace Williams

    Described as one of the top 10 female conductors in the world today, Sarah-Grace Williams is the Creative Director and Chief Conductor of the Metropolitan Orchestra … an orchestra with a difference! She explains to Alan Field on Friday Drive what i

  • May 29 · 5 min

    Roosters On Drive Thursday

    In this episode, we meet two raising stars from the Sydney Roosters SG Ball squad, Jaziah and Keone, who are taking their teamwork and determination beyond the footy field for an important cause. The young athletes join us in the studio ahead of Invictus

  • May 25 · 20 min

    Claire Edwardes OAM

    Claire Edwardes OAM is an Australian classical percussionist, composer and advocate for change in the classical music sector. She is the co-founder, artistic director and CEO of Ensemble Offspring, and she spoke with Alan Field on Monday Drive. [...]Read

  • May 21 · 54 min

    130 Years of Women Voting in Australia – An Interview

    April 25 marked the 130 anniversary of women voting for the first time in an Australian election. It is a history marred with struggle, protest, and women standing up for their rights in a patriarchal society. David Barr talks to Dr Alice Neikirk, Crimin

  • May 5 · 24 min

    Prof Connie Katelaris AM

    Prof Katelaris, Professor of Immunology and Allergy at the University of Western Sydney joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss a little known, but potentially life-threatening genetic condition called Hereditary Angioedema. [...]Read More... from P

  • May 5 · 24 min

    Beverley Garside OAM

    May is National Thyroid Awareness Month. Many don’t even know what a thyroid does, so Beverley Garside OAM, CEO of the Australian Thyroid Foundation, joined Alan Field on Monday Drive to discuss what it is, what it does, and what we should know abo

  • May 5 · 23 min

    Allegra Spender MP

    Our local Federal Independent Member for Wentworth took some time out of her busy schedule to drop into the Bondi Studio to have a chat with Alan Field on Monday Drive. She discusses some of the priorities she’s dealing with right now, including Victoria

  • April 30 · 9 min

    Interview with Mark Rogers about Auto-Tune

    Forget everything you know about pitch correction as a studio tool, because Auto-Tune is a rock opera like no other. Described as high-energy “gig theatre” this production by re:group performance collective turns millennial nostalgia into a t

  • March 19 · 15 min

    Interview with Craig Bodinnar – Dancing In The Shadows of Motown

    In the 60s, a small house in Detroit became the most influential hit factory the world had ever seen. But while the names on the album covers—Ross, Gaye, Wonder—became legends, the architects of that signature ‘Sound of Young America’ often r

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