In an exclusive chat with Kaz and Tubes, Julie Collins, Federal Labor MP for Franklin, announces her plans to run again for the seat of Franklin in the upcoming Federal Election. Movember Ambassador, Tommy Windsor, recaps the Mobart Mobros’ efforts in the Point to Pinnacle, and calls on our politicians to help improve men’s health. Shayne Wicks, General Manager of Marketing and Communications at Cricket Tasmania, details tonight’s Hobart Hurricanes WBBL double-header at Ninja Stadium. And,...

In episode #36 of Spotlight on Tassie, Tubes speaks with Nick May from The Highland Fly about their personalised trout fishing tours and charters, and the Highlands Bushfest happening this weekend. Kiah Wicks from 7 Tasmania News joins the team, chatting with Alan Harris from Sally’s Ride about their annual event raising funds for mental health, with Richie Porte set to take part. Plus, Kaz is joined by Myles and Kris Dunbabin from Tasman Pest Management about their award-winning...

Tassie AFL legend and Leadership Consultant, Jack Riewoldt, details the Tasmania JackJumpers X Blundstone Leaders Locker Room event next week. JackJumpers Superfan, Adam Webster, provides an update on how the Jackies are progressing this season. Emma Hope, Media Strategist, Freelance Writer, President of the Salamanca Market Stallholder Association, and Owner of Emma Hope Retro, is featured in this week’s Tassie Trailblazers segment, showcasing inspirational local women. And, Kath McCann,...

Following news that Kingborough is set to become the home of Tassie’s AFL High Performance Centre (HPC), Hobart locals call in to share their thoughts on the decision. Kaz and Tubes also hear from Mayor of Clarence City Council, Brendan Blomeley, who isn’t impressed with the way State Growth has handled the HPC. Tim 'Deavo' Deavin, Tassie Tigers Hockey One player, details the men’s upcoming must-win match. Loueen Triffitt, Mayor of Central Highlands Council, is this week’s Mayor on the...

Clint Steindl, Captain of the Tasmania JackJumpers, recaps the Jackies’ win on Friday night at MyState Bank Arena. Jesse O’Hara, Education Program Manager at the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport, talks Kaz and Tubes through their upcoming launch events. Michael Conway from the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a 30 degree day for Hobart on Saturday. And, Point to Pinnacle Organisers, Kim Gillard and Tim Smith, wrap up the 2024 event, with fundraising efforts pushing a $1M total. See...

Tassie’s own Chris Fagan, Coach of the Brisbane Lions, speaks with Kaz and Tubes about bringing the 2024 AFL Premiership Cup to the gravel in Queenstown, for its only Tasmanian appearance. Point to Pinnacle Organisers, Tim Smith and Kim Gillard, discuss the heartwarming feeling of community that comes with taking part, and the record-breaking number of participants signed up for this year’s event. Plus, Salliann Beams, General Manager of High Performance at Cricket Tasmania, provides an...

Tubes Spin on Sport | The Hobart Hurricanes sit on top of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) ladder following a Masterclass by Lizelle Lee in their recent matches. Fresh off the back of the ‘Canes win over the Strikers, Tubes speaks with Hurricanes player Kathryn Bryce, and Assistant Coach Graeme Beghin, about what it’s been like as new Hurricanes, and having a front row seat to watch Lizelle’s big hitting.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guy Franklin, Principal and Co-Founder at All Aerobics Fitness, offers some final advice for Point to Pinnacle participants. Kaz and Tubes hear from Jess Wuestschner, 2021 AFLW Brisbane Lions Premiership player, about the Tassie leg of the 2024 AFLW Premiership Cup Tour. Vanessa Pigrum, CEO of the Theatre Royal, details the launch of their 2025 season. Frances Lockhart, Head of Community Engagement for the Tasmania JackJumpers, previews the Jackies’ annual Family Day this Saturday. Plus,...

In episode #35 of Spotlight on Tassie, Kiah Wicks from 7 Tasmania News joins the team, chatting with Courtney Page from the Launceston Gem and Mineral Show about their exciting annual event. Kaz speaks with Alexander Johns from the Country Music Club of Southern Tasmania, finding out how their inclusive club came to be the longest continuously running club in Australia. Plus, Tubes congratulates Kim Upton, Director of Sales at The Tasman, and Frances Hutchinson, The Tasman’s Marketing...

Movember Ambassador, Tommy Windsor, joins Kaz & Tubes ahead of the Mobart Mobros taking on the 2024 Point to Pinnacle this weekend. Tracey Patten, Percussionist in the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO), is featured in this week’s Tassie Trailblazers segment, highlighting inspirational local women. Plus, Tassie listeners call in to sing their hearts out for the chance to win Cold Chisel tickets.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Spanton, CEO of Tipalea Partners, calls in to chat about the Stony Rise development in Devonport, sharing his disappointment in the Tasmanian Planning Commission knocking it back. Tim ‘Deavo’ Deavin, recaps the weekend’s Hockey One matches ahead of the Tassie Tigers’ bye. This week’s Mayor on the Air is Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of City of Hobart Council, who discusses changes to planning laws, the sale of the Treasury building, the UTAS move, and more.   See omnystudio.com/listener...

Captain of the Tasmania JackJumpers, Clint Steindl, recaps the Jackies’ win against the New Zealand Breakers at MyState Bank Arena on Saturday. Matthew Thomas from the Bureau of Meteorology details this week’s weather forecast, explaining the difference between wind and a breeze. And, Mark Brown, Founder of the Yes AFL Team, Yes Stadium group, calls in to share his thoughts about yesterday’s RSL vigil at the Hobart Cenotaph.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaz and Tubes are joined by Mitch Muir from the Southern Cricket Association to preview this weekends games, including the upcoming Women's competition.  Dr Matt Killingsworth explains how a Trump Presidency will change the way Australia and Tasmania trade with the USA. David Genford, the President of the Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Education Union, explains the perspective of the AEU when it comes to the damning results of the effect of Bullying in Tasmanian Schools.  See...

With Tubes off sick with a migraine, Kaz is joined by Producer Rhea for today’s show, talking the US election, the 2024 Tasmanian Australian of the Year recipients, and Christmas decorations. Movember Ambassador Tommy Windsor discusses men’s mental health, sharing the importance of starting conversations with those around us. And, Kaz shares a hilarious story of how online shopping may have saved her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #34 of Spotlight on Tassie, Kaz chats with young local author, Elena Timms, about the upcoming release of her first novel, The King's Beekeeper, and how her own experiences influenced her writing. Kiah Wicks from 7 Tasmania News joins the team, speaking with Paula Gordon-Smith, President of Longford Blooms, about their 11th annual Open Garden Festival and Rare Plant Fair this month. Plus, Kaz and Tubes pay a visit to Government House for their 2024 Open Day, hearing from...

Jessica Munday, Secretary of Unions Tasmania, talks Kaz and Tubes through their concerns with the ‘Government Business Governance Reform’ plan released by Premier Rockliff. JackJumpers Superfan, Adam Webster, previews the upcoming Jackies matches, stating the team has work to do to remain undefeated at MyState Bank Arena. Liz Jack, Olympic Diver & Chair of Diving Australia, is featured in this week’s Tassie Trailblazers segment, sharing her story of becoming an Olympian. And,...

Michael Stretton, CEO of City of Hobart, talks Kaz and Tubes through the planned closure of the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre by 2030. Michelle Dracoulis, Mayor of Derwent Valley Council, is this week’s Mayor on the Air, covering their pool rejuvenation, sports infrastructure, and works on Glenora Road. Michelle also details plans to de-extinct the Tasmanian Tiger, in her role as Chair of the Thylacine Advisory Committee. Plus, Tassie Tigers player, Tim 'Deavo' Deavin, gives an...

Captain of the Tasmania JackJumpers, Clint Steindl, tells Kaz & Tubes he’s confident the Jackies can bounce back from their rocky season start. Michael Conway from the Bureau of Meteorology details the week of weather ahead, with a potential 30 degree day on the way. Kaz and Tubes chat with Canadian/American singer/songwriter, Rufus Wainwright, ahead of his Hobart show at the Odeon Theatre in January. And, Julie Collins, Federal Labor Member for Franklin, details the Albanese...

Tubes’ Spin on Sport | The Tasmanian Tigers have their first Sheffield Shield fixture at home this weekend against Western Australia at Ninja Stadium.  In this episode of Tubes’ Spin on Sport, Tubes speaks with Tasmanian Tigers Lawrence Neil-Smith and Will Prestwidge about their journeys to Tasmania, and how the island lifestyle and Tasmanian fans have assisted their cricketing careers thus far.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary Paul Kelly joins Kaz and Tubes for a chat about his new album being released today ‘Fever Longing Still’, and his biggest tour ever coming to Tassie in 2025. Dan Gray from the Longley Bunyips updates on the Huon Channel Cricket Association season so far, putting the call out for more umpires to get involved. And, Hobart locals weigh in on North Melbourne Football Club cutting back on Tassie matches to play in WA instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Killingsworth, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the UTAS School of Social Sciences, talks through the upcoming US election, and what the outcome could mean for Tasmanians. Guy Franklin, Principal and Co-Founder at All Aerobics Fitness, talks Kaz & Tubes through the importance of strength training and how to go about it. Plus, Hobart locals call in to share stories of the Dumb Things they’ve done for the chance to win Paul Kelly tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Episode #33 of Spotlight on Tassie hears Tubes chat with recent Hobart Hurricanes debutante, Callie Wilson, about the challenges so far in her cricketing career. Kiah Wicks from 7 Tasmania News joins the team, speaking with Dr Andrew Turner, Medical Director at DonateLife TAS, about the importance of Tasmanians becoming organ donors. Plus, Kaz finds out how Chris Woods, Convenor of the Glenorchy Municipality History Group, is safely storing memories for generations to come. See...

Kaz and Tubes give Hobart locals the chance to win Paul Kelly tickets, with listeners calling in to share the weirdest things that have ever turned up at their doors. Julie Dunbabin, School Lunch Program Manager for School Food Matters, is featured in this week’s Tassie Trailblazers segment, showcasing inspirational Tasmanian women. And, JackJumpers Superfan, Adam Webster, provides an update on the Jackies’ season so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren McNees from Team George joins Kaz & Tubes live in the studio to talk all things Point to Pinnacle. Sue Hickey, Mayor of Glenorchy City Council is this week’s Mayor on the Air, detailing where things are at with the Tolosa Park Dam Transformation. Plus, Tubes catches up with Elyse Villani following the Hobart Hurricanes’ WBBL win last night at Ninja Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.