Tom & Mikey

1 Mar 2019

Kate Rowe – The 78ers: The First Mardi Gras

History

On the eve of the 41st annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, we look back on the origins of the now world-famous Sydney LGBTI pride extravaganza, as a series of gay rights marches by a brave group of activists, ending in arrests, shaming and unemployment.

Kate Rowe was one of the activists involved in the events of 1978, now proudly referred to as “The 78ers“, and she joins us to recount those events, explain why Mardi Gras is still important today, and what the theme of this year’s event– “Fearless” –means to her.

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7 Aug 2020

Lockdown Podcast Special: The Watercooler Chronicles

Comedy

  In 2019, the Thursday breakfast team of Tom, Mikey, Jess and Andy ended every show with a refreshing swig of ...

20 Nov 2019

The Finale – Tom’s Meaning of Life, 2 Truths 1 Lie & Watercooler Chats

Comedy

It's Mikey's final show! Tom says "bon voyage" to his co-host of 40 shows, and welcomes Jess aboard. In Tom's Wisdom, ...

19 Nov 2019

Australia’s Worst Town, Sweet Psychology, Skydiving & Blood Tests

Comedy

What does the way you eat lollies say about you?  Tom, Mikey and Jess have all the hard-hitting research. Tom's found ...