James Webb LITERALLY eats for Australia. He’s the #1 competitive eater in the country and he’s our incredible guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Digest this, if you will … among his world records, James has smashed down 59.5 doughnuts in eight minutes, 224 chicken wings in 10 minutes and over six kilos of chocolate fudge in eight minutes! C…

Brian is not your average Joe, as anyone who has seen him on stage already knows, but he might be an average Joe Biden impersonator. At least that would explain his performance this week. There is new ink for Finey and he shares his body mapping experience - warts and all. Kev brings the set list of the Rolling Stones' current tour for discussion a…

More than a dozen top executives tackle burning subjects for the global marketing and advertising sector in interviews recorded at the Cannes Lions Festival, held June 17-21. Hear highlights of conversations on brand building, audience targeting and navigating a fractured media landscape from leaders at Disney, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery,…

The word ‘legend’ gets bandied around a lot these days, but former footy superstar Ken Hunter most certainly IS a bona fide legend, and he’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Skilful, feared and fearless, the Carlton great was known for his spectacular marks, and for going in where angels fear to tread! We talk to Ken about his…

The reviews are in and Brian is a smash star of the Countdown Show according to RnR's resident reviewer and lounge lizard- Freakin' Kenny Francis. Hear all the gross, Sorry goss and backstage whispers. Adjust the volume and your expectations accordingly. Plus Finey and Kev share their precious Countdown memories (cause Brian can't remember what he …

Fresh off the Xbox Games Showcase during June’s Summer Game Fest season, Xbox president of gaming content and studios Matt Booty discusses upcoming titles, doubling down on subscription gaming, the surge of interest in “Fallout” and the difficulty of shutting down studios like Tango Gameworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In the lead up to the Paris Games, Olympic gold medallist Michelle Ford joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week for a fascinating chat about the highs and lows of life as a professional swimmer. The 1980 Moscow Olympics were always going to be political. With athletes strongly advised not to go, Michelle opens up about the pressure of being a …

Welcome to the Jungle warfare. Brian loads up both barrels for a Rambo like attack on Guns N' Roses in the music chat this week. Unlike Kev, Finey sees no romance in the AFL's father son rule and wants immediate changes. He'd also like changes in the current order in the Lenny's Fine Foods Footy Tipping competition. Who's on last is not amusing him…

Diana Mogollón, CEO of Rideback Rise, explains how the nonprofit venture launched by producer Dan Lin is designed to support mid-career creators from underrepresented backgrounds with the lofty goal of driving cultural change through inclusive storytelling. The organization offers annual fellowships, creative support and networking opportunities at…

TV and radio favourite Bianca Dye takes centre stage on the Food Bytes podcast this week, in one of the funniest, most insightful and honest conversations we’ve ever featured on the show. As well as sharing with us her kitchen prowess – and flair for making the world’s best chicken soup – Bianca opens up about the sometimes harsh realities of worki…

The reason for Finey's absence from the last show is revealed, along with a few other things which may or may not add to the entertainment value of the show, but might explain his footy tips. Brian is unhappy about being snubbed again for the King's Birthday honours but Kev has a solution. Musically, it's all about Cold Chisel as they gear up for t…

Less than two months out from the Paris Olympics, former world champion cyclist Kaarle McCulloch is our very fitting guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As well as being an Olympian herself, Kaarle is one of Australia’s Deputy Chef de Missions for the Games. She gives us a fascinating insight into her own sporting life, brings us up to speed…

Sherrese Clarke Soares, founder and CEO of Newark, N.J.-based investment firm HarbourView Equity, explains why she’s motivated to invest in media at a time when the industry’s largest companies are struggling mightily with the transition to streaming. Clarke Soares explains why she sees a right-sizing of the business underway as well as a dawning a…

Who said Brian Mannix can't get arrested? This show proves he can. Or could. Ken Francis is just the man to fill the shoes of one Mark Fine, who misses for that old AFL chestnut 'personal reasons'. It has nothing to do with his current footy tipping standing. On that, Brian has increased his lead and the size of his head accordingly. The chart chat…

How lucky are we to have Poh Ling Yeow as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week? One of the original contestants on the very first series of Network 10’s MasterChef Australia, Poh’s become a very familiar face on our screens, having gone on to carve herself an incredible TV career. Now, she’s loving her role as a judge on the latest…

Accenture consultant John Peters specializes in tough love for media companies: his new "Thrive Index" lays out 50 strategic options for executives in need of bold solutions to survive tumultuous times. He applies his innovative principles to the current predicaments facing businesses including Paramount, Disney and more. See omnystudio.com/listene…

Finey gives new meaning to the media expression 'back story.' In fact, it's the pits! Brian is feeing the heat as the pack closes in on his tenuous lead in Lenny's Fine Foods Footy Tipping competition. Kev proclaims the worst song EVER is in the 3XY Top 40 chart from June 2nd 1982, the centrepiece of Chart Chat for this week. All that and the usual…

Ross Greenwood is a very familiar face on our TV screens and he just happens to be our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As Sky News Australia’s business editor, Ross has a knack of telling viewers in an easy-to-understand way what’s happening in the world of finance. He’s always first out of the blocks with the latest news on inte…

Takashi Nakano, senior director of content for Samsung TV Plus, explains why the South Korean electronics giant embraced the fast-growing arena of FAST channel distribution. Samsung is building a new kind form of a cable bundle that is available directly through the operating system of its more than 600 million connected TV sets sold in 24 countrie…

It's the wash up of Brian's return to the stage with Uncanny X-Men and it turns out he's not washed up. Jury due back soon. Finey is live from a secret romantic rendezvous and he's Nat alone. Ain't love grand! Kev has made a charge up the leaderboard in the Lenny's Fine Foods Footy Tipping competition. There's EPL, Wrexham, A-League talk and the Ch…

Roblox isn't just a game you watch your kids play on your computer or console, but a platform in and of itself for tons of interactive experiences, many of which are created by users themselves. With Hollywood relying on Roblox heavily to promote films, series and other media experiences, global brand partnerships VP Stephanie Latham stopped by to …

Ann-Maree Biggar was – and as far as we’re concerned, still is – a superstar. She is also one of the warmest, most down to earth and funniest guests we’ve ever had on our show. As a mum and a teacher, Ann-Maree’s life today is about as far removed from TV as you can get, but she was only too happy to take a trip down memory lane and share with us s…

Wake Up Finey, Wake Up! Fresh from his radio daze, Finey shares his latest pillow talk. No rest for the rock star though, as Brian gears up for the Uncanny X-Men reunion gigs this weekend. Plus we premiere the newest song from those 80s legends 'We Love It". Let us know if you do. Kev's Chart Chat finds something worthy from June 1991, even though …

Wendy Moore is loving life as one of the hosts of Foxtel’s hit series Selling Houses Australia, and this week she’s our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast. As well as offering some expert insight on budget renovations and the dos and don’ts of putting your house on the market, Wendy reveals she’s a passionate baker. We also have a fun chat abo…

Will casual sports fans tune into the Summer Olympics in Paris this summer? Will TV advertising’s traditional upfront sales protocol endure? And why does NBCUniversal see itself increasingly becoming a technology company? Mark Marshall, NBCUniversal’s chairman of global advertising and partnerships, details how the company is bringing linear and st…

Find out what a seven year old Brian Mannix was listening to as the Chart Chat features the 3UZ Top Forty from July 7th, 1968 (think The Irish Rovers, Elvis, Hugo Montenegro and Gary Puckett) and Kevin reveals how Dr Geoffrey Edelsten fits into this Chart Chat. The Lenny's Fine Foods Footy Tipping competition is only a whisker away from a full Stew…

Esteemed Australian playwright David Williamson joins us this week for the 300th episode of the Food Bytes podcast. To celebrate this milestone, we bring you a not-to-be-missed episode, as David shares with us some fascinating yarns about his country childhood as well as his uni days. Plus, we savour all the incredible behind-the-scenes snippets fr…

With a new single out from her forthcoming album, a book partly about her own life just optioned for a docuseries and a new baby daughter to parent, Paris Hilton is plenty busy. But she's also nearly three years into launching her own company, 11:11 Media, along with co-founder Bruce Gersh, who serves as president and COO. They stopped by Variety's…

Fresh from recording some new X Men songs, Brian is cock a hoop with life and his own awesome performance in the studio and in the footy tipping. Spoiler Alert - Brian is still in the lead. Finey is cooked literally after a schnitzel frenzy at Lenny's Fine Foods for Passover. Kev's not overly impressed with the ARIA chart from May 1988 - it's an As…

Acclaimed French chef, restaurateur and TV personality Jean-Christophe Novelli is our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As one of the judges on Season 16 of MasterChef Australia, Jean-Christophe is in his element, guiding and mentoring home cooks as the push their kitchen creativity to new heights. He’s also quite the character, an…

As cryptocurrency markets rebound and slowly but surely become more mainstream, two experts discuss the potential for blockchain tech to be embraced by entertainment dealmakers as an antidote to the age-old problems of Hollywood accounting. Tarun Chitra, founder and CEO of research and advisory firm Gauntlet and co-host of “The Chopping Block” podc…

The great Simon Madden brings football credibility, musical prowess and communication skills sadly lacking in the last 200 plus episodes of this show. Finey has his tattooed hands full with customers at Lenny's for the Passover celebrations, so one of the great rucks of all time steps in and shares some priceless football insights. The big question…

Singer, songwriter, guitarist - Jack Jones is a favourite of the Australian music industry, and we have the most wonderful (and at times hilarious) chat with him on the Food Bytes podcast his week. Jack talks about country life, the challenges of converting a church into a house, Southern Sons getting back together for a reunion tour and his love o…

As its success with the "Scream" franchise can attest, Project X Entertainment knows its way around the horror genre. But now the indie production outfit is back in theaters with untested IP in the form of "Abigail." Nevertheless, Project X principal William Sherak is confident lightning will strike twice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

On the balance of probabilities this episode may be fit for human consumption, but then again it may need several AFL goal umpire reviews to determine if the content is in or out or has been touched. Brian is crowing, but not in Graham Kennedy style, because he is once again on top of Lenny's Fine Foods Tipping competition. Yes a week is a long tim…

Wedding bells are in the air in Summer Bay, but the wonderful Ada Nicodemou – a.k.a Leah Patterson in Home and Away – still found time to chat to us on the Food Bytes podcast this week! As well as being one of Australia’s favourite actors, Ada is now also the author of the charming junior fiction series Mia Megastar. Ada gives us the lowdown on lif…

Think the market for adult-focused specialty films is dead? Peter Kujawski, chairman of Focus Features, explains why you’re wrong. As the film industry gathers in Las Vegas this week for CinemaCon, Kujawski talks about the state of moviemaking, exhibition, and walks through key lessons from the strike-challenged 2023 box office (takeaway No. 1 – or…

The fisherman returns and he is in vintage Finey form from the start, especially regarding the footy and in particular Brian's beloved Bombers. But it isn't over there as the tattooed man then hooks into a song Kev likes in the Chart Chat from the 4BC Top 40 from April 1966 and then unloads on Elvis Presley, Brian's absolute favourite. All that plu…