Anthony Dockrill is a media professional who was most recently Program Director at radio 2SER 107.3FM Sydney for 17 years. Prior to joining the staff at 2SER, Anthony had worked in various roles at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and for Film Australia. This episode features some of the regular themes of the Wide Open Air Exchange about the early interests and experiences that inspire our vocational choices and the personal qualities that make us suited to our professions ..read more

Professor Peter Macdonald MBBS FRACP PHD MD FCSANZ is a world-leading cardiologist with a speciality in heart transplants who has made significant contributions to translational medical research including the "Heart in a Box" technology ..read more

Sharing music and film recommendations for St Patrick's Day, a podcast preview with cardiologist Professor Peter Macdonald, life news, and an invitation to support the Wide Open Air Exchange ..read more

An introduction to the five player positions in basketball with reference to legendary NBA players along with an explanation of the NBA conference and division structures and historical rivalries. William Lyttle is a sports commentary enthusiast with a special interest in basketball. Will presents the Community Armchair sports segment on community radio station 2SER and co-hosts the Jnr & Snr: 2 Views podcast with his father ..read more

A wide-ranging conversation about the problem of homelessness and the potential for Housing First policies and principles to lead on to greater economic empowerment. Naomi Lewis is Senior Project Officer, Together Home at Homelessness NSW and a former senior case manager for the Salvation Army. This episode includes a discussion of what it means to have an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, person-centred approach to social work ..read more

2SER's Danny Chifley is a special guest host this week turning the tables to interview me (Christine Gallagher) on my own program. The episode covers the origins of the Wide Open Air Exchange podcast and includes the story of when I visited the home of an Elvis tribute performer in Memphis to record an early episode of the podcast. This conversation comes as I commence in a PhD program doing doctoral research on socioeconomic identification in workplace diversity and inclusion plans ..read more

Norma Dann aka MsFixet is a handywoman providing lawn, garden and home repair services. Norma shares what informs and motivates her vocational choices and comments on some of the gender issues she observes through her work ..read more

Eki Shola is a medical doctor who turned to making music after losing her home and clinic in California wildfires. Eki's latest album 還 Kaeru ("to return home") was recorded in Japan where Eki experienced another sense of home. All music featured in this episode is from the album ..read more

Rachael Hunter has been a fan of The Simpsons since she was the same age as Bart Simpson during the first season of the show. Rachael shares some of her favourite characters, musical numbers, celebrity guests, and literary and historical references within storylines (including the influence of Conan O'Brien as a writer). We discuss the phenomenon of The Simpsons seemingly predicting the future and references from The Simpsons that have become common phrases and memes. Rachael also comments on her experience of sharing a name with model and actress Rachel Hunter. You can watch The Simpsons on D ..read more

Melanie Junghans is a return guest, this time sharing with us her experience of growing up with her family running a Christmas tree farm business that has been active for more than forty years ..read more