Episodes
RNB Podcast: Saving Lives with Michael Lester and Max Dagenais
In this episode of the RNB Podcast, Michael Lester interviews Max Dagenais, founder and CEO of Heart Safe Australia. Discover how 30,000 Australians suffer sudden cardiac arrest out of hospitals each year, with a staggering 90% dying prematurely. Max discusses the critical steps to saving lives: cal...
Trevor McCormack Podcast: Behind the Scenes with Christine
Join Trevor McCormack and Christine this week as they dive into the "worst gig" Trevor has ever experienced. Discover his travel rituals and packing secrets, learn how to read a room effectively, and explore the post-show come down. Get an inside look at the life of a performer and the stories behin...
Deborah Conway: From Man Overboard to The Book of Life
In this RNB episode, Michael Lester chats with Deborah Conway, tracing her eventful music career—from the 1980s with Do Re Mi and the hit "Man Overboard," through a vibrant 1990s solo run, to collaborations with her partner Zygier. They discuss the evolution of her craft, her foray into musical thea...
Pittwater Art Scene: Dennis King in Conversation with Michael Lester
In this RNB episode, Michael Lester chats with Dennis King, a Northern Beaches artist, about the vibrant community art scene, the annual Pittwater exhibition featuring 20 artists, and the Pittwater Artists Trail open studio events in 2026. Learn about the exhibition schedule (Newport Community Centr...
Hooks, Hits, and the Art of Songwriting: Trevor McCormack with Chrissy Mack
In this episode, Chrissy Mack chats with Trevor McCormack about musical hooks—their types, how they’re crafted, and why they work. Explore the craft behind memorable melodies, the psychology of hooks, and how great hooks drive listener engagement across genres.
Ngarrayaw: Michael Birk, Music, and Country Identity
In this RMB episode, Michael Lester chats with Northern Beaches artist Michael Birk about his new album Ngarrayaw, his band The Recognisers, and how language, place, and culture shape his songwriting. Explore his personal stories, performance approach, and production insights as we spin tracks from ...
Code of Capital vs. Democracy: An Interview with Katharina Pistor
In this episode, Michael Lester chats with Katharina Pistor, professor of comparative law at Columbia University, about how legal doctrines shape capitalism and concentrate power. Drawing on her landmark works, including The Code of Capital (Princeton, 2019) and The Law of Capitalism (Yale, 2025), K...
The Guitar Ascendant: 1968 — The Year the Guitar Became a Voice
In this NBR (RNB) episode, Chrissy Mack guides you through 1968, the year the electric guitar rose from tool to voice—shaping rock, blues, and pop. Tune into a curated playlist and hear the story behind the sound that built a legend, as Chrissy traces the guitar’s ascent and its impact on a generati...
Industry Real Talk: Trevor McCormack and Chrissy Mack on the Music Scene
In this episode, Trevor McCormack joins Chrissy Mack to examine the failures and flaws within the modern music industry. They share unexpected statistics, discuss systemic challenges, and offer insights into how artists can navigate the landscape with integrity and resilience. A candid, thought-prov...