Best Backchat Podcasts (2024)

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Calls to subsidise IVF treatments / Power glitches 55:00

5h ago55:00

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On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about fertility rates and reproductive services. Some legislators are pressing the government to introduce new measures to support mothers struggling to have children, as birth rates over the past two years stood a...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Backchat 55:00

3h ago55:00

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By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Episode 171 - Sam Collins live, Player payments & we hate the byes. 1:17:15

24m ago1:17:15

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The Monument Sam Collins joins the boys this week and we go over all the pressing footy issues in AFL land. Plus the quiz is back, Hammer Ranks and BackChat backpage. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Backchat Bites 11. Carly's Journey 8:26

23d ago8:26

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Another wonderful Mum from the BackChat Village – Carly, shares her story – about her little guy and his struggles. Diagnosed initially with a Global Developmental Delay, this Mum and Teacher knew in her gut that something else was going on! Produced by The Podcast BossBy Olwen Forker

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Malaysia's bid to join Brics / Summer jobs 54:59

7h ago54:59

54:59

On Friday's Backchat Global Focus, we're talking about Malaysia's plan to join the informal economic and trade group known as BRICS, after its founder members, which include China.The Southeast Asian nation may soon become the group's tenth member in...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Kwun Tong railway development / Sleeper trains 55:00

12h ago55:00

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On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about plans to build a new MTR line in east Kowloon.Citing a lack of railway services in hilly areas of Kwun Tong, authorities have proposed a seven-kilometre-long elevated line which would connect Choi Hung Ea...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Proposed university fee increases / Opening of the stock exchange on typhoon days 54:59

1d ago54:59

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On today's Backchat, we're talking about the government's plan to raise university tuition fees for Hong Kong students. The HK$42,000 yearly fees for local public universities have remained unchanged for 30 years and are lower than in most other devel...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Path to Paris with Jamie Dwyer 55:16

2d ago55:16

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Australia's greatest ever hockey player joins Mark Foreman to talk about securing the Kookaburra's only Olympic gold medal, creating elite culture within the club and how the hell Australia can do it again. Introducing Path to Paris - our new mini-series hosted by Mark Foreman, all about Australian Olympians who have paved or are on the Path to Par…

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BITES | The Greatest Moment in Australian Hockey 4:17

2d ago4:17

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Before 2004, the Kookaburras had never won an Olympic Gold medal. That was before Jamie Dwyer made history, with a golden goal in extra time at the Athens Olympics. Introducing Path to Paris - our new mini-series hosted by commentary royalty Mark Foreman, all about Australian Olympians on their Path to Paris 2024. Get bonus content on Patreon Hoste…

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Path to Paris: Interviewing Olympic Athletes past and present 14:21

2d ago14:21

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Introducing Path to Paris - our new mini-series hosted by commentary royalty Mark Foreman, all about Australian Olympians on their Path to Paris 2024. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hydrogen development plans / Consumer Council's report on pet services and air purifiers 55:00

2d ago55:00

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On today's programme, we're talking about hydrogen development.The government announced its new hydrogen development strategy, with 14 trial projects -- including using hydrogen to clean streets --said to be on the pipeline.Speaking at a ceremony...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Episode 170 - Merrick Watts breaks down how tf the Pies just won, and what's the deal with Freo? 1:15:16

3d ago1:15:16

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The Collingwood Magpies just came back from one of the biggest margin's ever. Comedian, and avid pies man Merrick Watts, joins the show to try and figure out how that just happened. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Post-COVID mental health / ICAC investigation into vehicle testing centres 54:59

3d ago54:59

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On today’s programme, we’re talking about post-COVID mental health, as an international conference exploring the theme has just concluded.Experts argue that whilst the pandemic is now over, its after effects are lingering on our mental health, with...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Episode 169 - Gun Bulldogs defender live, BackChat quiz and Dusty memories 1:17:34

6d ago1:17:34

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James O'Donnell. We are claiming him now as a future Jack Buckley medalist. We spoke to the gun Doggies defender about his wild story to the AFL and the Bulldogs back 6. We are finally testing the age old question: Who knows more about footy, Hammer or Schoey. We introduce the first round of the BackChat quiz. Plus the mighty Hammer ranks. Get bonu…

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EU election results / International Gastronomy Forum, Macau 54:59

6d ago54:59

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On this week's programme, we're talking about the EU election results, as far-right parties made significant gains seconding the centre-right.In a move sending shock waves within his own camp, French President Emmanuel Macron called for snap legisla...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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New tobacco control measures on the pipeline / Resignation of foreign judges 55:00

8d ago55:00

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On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about tobacco control.Health authorities are proposing to implement 10 new tobacco control measures, which would include a ban on e-cigarette possession, flavoured cigarettes and as well as forbid members of th...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Blunders at Cathay cadet training school / AI privacy guidelines 54:59

9d ago54:59

54:59

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we're talking about calls to review the hiring and training of local pilots. This comes as a pilot training school in the United States suspended all solo flights for Cathay cadets, after three blunders -- including a wingti...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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BackChat with Brad Johnson 59:10

9d ago59:10

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The Smiling assassin. One of the most beloved figures to ever play our game, and wow could he seriously play. With over 550 goals and 6 All Australians, Brad Johnson was much more than just a nice guy. We chat to him about being a life long Western Bulldog, being the spring board for the greatest mark of all time and watching his dogs finally win t…

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BACKCHAT BITES | Australian football's version of getting posterized 2:56

9d ago2:56

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It's like getting dunked on, but much, much worse. Australian football legend Brad Johnson speaks to BackChat about the time Gary Moorcroft took the greatest mark of all time on his shoulders. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hong Kong's role in space development / Mental health app / Dragon Boat races 55:00

9d ago55:00

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On Tuesday’s Backchat, we're talking about Hong Kong’s role in space development. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University announced that a device it had developed has enabled China’s Chang’e space mission to successfully sample soil from the far side of ...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Episode 168 - Dean Margetts live, Kings Birthday clash review and an emergency Hammer Ranks. 1:00:54

10d ago1:00:54

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After a controversial weekend of key umpiring decisions, we asked our guy Dean Margetts to come in and help explain some of the calls. Hammer is fired up about some of the calls and has called in an emergency Hammer Ranks and we will review the Kings Birthday clash in full. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Episode 167 - Dougal Howard, Live Q&A with Will Schofield and AFL injury update. 1:17:39

13d ago1:17:39

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With Dan in Bali and Hammer having to leave to training, we thought this was a good opportunity for you to pick Schoeys brain about anything. Be sure to throw in your questions in the chat, best ones will be asked live. We have a BackChat sponsored athlete on the show today, the great Dougal Howard joins us and Hammer is going to attempt to set ano…

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UK elections / NGO report on Nepalese youth 55:00

14d ago55:00

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On this week’s programme, we're talking about the UK general elections. British people will be called to the polling stations on July 4, in an election that could see Conservatives ousted by their Labour rivals after 14 years in power.Immigration...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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If I was Premier… 11:36

15d ago11:36

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In this episode, Olwen shares her TOP 8 tips for what she would do NOW here in Queensland, to address the rising levels of disadvantage, illiteracy levels and behavioural issues in schools. And her answer is not more Speech Pathologists.By Olwen Forker

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School Curriculum 9:09

18d ago9:09

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“A mile wide” is a phrase Olwen hears often about the school curriculum. She takes it one step further in this BackChat Bite, to discuss how a Cost of Living crisis - with both parents now working - has impacted on our children, especially disadvantaged little ones, to such a degree that it is causing huge illiteracy and other learning delays.…

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Expansion of sexual conviction checks / Use of commercial drones in Hong Kong 55:00

15d ago55:00

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In the first part of Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about authorities' plans to expand sexual conviction record checks to include the self-employed and volunteers.Employers will soon be able to know whether tutors and coaches they hire had sexua...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Improper use of medication among the elderly / Hong Kong ranked "Asia's busiest" super-prime housing 55:00

16d ago55:00

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On Wednesday's programme, we're talking about medicine use among seniors. The Pharmaceutical Care Foundation called on the medical sector to set-up a unified prescription drug system, warning that the current mechanism leaves the city's elderly vulner...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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BackChat with Cam Burgess 33:52

16d ago33:52

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An up-and-coming Socceroo joins the boys on the podcast this week. Cam Burgess has had an incredible journey, from Scotland to Perth to representing Australia on the world stage. Cam shares his remarkable story of taking Ipswich Town from League 1 all the way to the Premier League this season. A Perth native, he's a talent to watch in the coming ye…

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BACKCHAT BITES | Ipswich Town get promoted to the Premier League 3:35

16d ago3:35

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Defender Cam Burgess has seen Ipswich Town go from League One up to the Premier League. He chat's to BackChat about the wild scenes when the whistle blew and The Blues finally made it into the promised land. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Water price increase proposals / Road subsidence incident in Sham Shui Po 55:00

17d ago55:00

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On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the government's proposals to raise water bills. Citing budget deficit and record low recovery rates of water services operating accounts, authorities are suggesting a gradual increase in water services for t...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Episode 166 - Live with David Zitta, Schoey reads mean tweets, and inside the group chat 1:01:55

17d ago1:01:55

1:01:55

It’s a public holiday but of course BackChat is still in here grinding away to bring you the show you know and love. We have a chat with tribunal connoisseur David Zitta about his life in the media and covering every tribunal hearing known to man, we chat about the Harley Reid being tagged and his potential suspension and Schoey reads out some mean…

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BC BREAKDOWN | Harley gets 2 weeks + Freo DOMINATE 11:38

18d ago11:38

11:38

Will Schofield breaks down the biggest moments of the round so you know what just happened in the AFL. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Former US President Donald Trump's guilty verdict / Hong Kong's new courtesy campaigns 55:00

18d ago55:00

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In the first half of Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the conviction of former US President Donald Trump. A New York jury found the former leader and Republican candidate guilty on all 34 counts of tampering business records and concealing paym...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Episode 165 - Mitch Cleary live, Mid-Season review and The South West Stingers. 1:10:41

20d ago1:10:41

1:10:41

"They're not going to pick him Mitch" - THE Mitch from the famous quote and the man who can break news like no other, Mitch Cleary chats to the boys about all the big issues in the AFL world. We go back and check our predictions from the start of the season - it's not pretty plus everyone's favourite segment HAMMER RANKS is back again for another w…

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Indian elections and foreign policy / China-Japan-Korea trilateral summit / Educational materials on 55:00

21d ago55:00

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On Friday’s Global Focus segment, we're talking about the Indian elections and their potential implications on the country's foreign policy. Should we expect continuity regardless of the outcome? After 9:30, we get a political scientist's analysis on...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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