Nick & Zoe - Hit Gippsland

In this episode Ed sits down with Australian Opal Basketballer Jade Melbourne to recap her journey through the 2024 Paris Olympic campaign that led the team to a Bronze medal. Jade takes us behind the scenes of the Opals intense quest for an Olympic medal, via a shock loss, a blast from Lauren Jackson, spending time in the village and performing on the biggest stage for her country. Enjoy a yarn with Jade Melbourne on the Ed for Breakfast podcast - Local Voices with Local StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ed chats with Michael Holloway who has lived and breathed the essence of motorsport for the past 55 years! Michael is apart of the Victorian State Race Series circuit and shares his passion and story with Ed ahead of the round 5 VSRS event on Phillip Island this weekend ( Oct 5 & 6). If you love motorsport enjoy the yarn with Michael Holloway on Ed For Breakfast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed heads out to the coal mining town of Wonthaggi, to catch up with Comedian Marcus Ryan. Marcus has just finished up his tour of Asia and is now set for a big summer ahead on home soil with his new show Marcus Ryan - Eat, Pray, Walk.  Enjoy a yarn that takes you into the world of a comedian who loves a wander, Wonthaggi and the ups and downs of comic circuit. Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories with Ed Cowlishaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year Ed ventured out to the wonderful East Gippsland Winter Festival and stumbled across a couple of unique musicians. One of those musicians was the talented Sasha Kruse who was playing music though engineering modulation. It captured the imagination though sound whilst intertwining the essence of the the didgeridoo.  Join Ed as he catches up with Sasha Kruse and listen to the evolution of Sound modulation in East Gippsland. Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed ventures out East to catch up with acclaimed blues musician Anna Scionti. Anna Scionti (pronounced Shon-tee) is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and bottleneck slide player who mixes it up on cigar box guitar, resonator, lap steel and six-string guitar.  Having lost both her parents as a teenager, Scionti turned to music as an outlet. Her original songs tell stories of love, loss, and longing and are uninhibited, raw and unapologetic in their honesty. They are songs from the heart.  Enjoy a yarn with Anna Scionti on Talking Gippsland - Local Voice with Local Stories      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed has a yarn with the singer - songwriter (epic guitarist) Nathan Cavaleri Nathan was first introduced to Australia aged just seven, when the Today show covered his meeting with one of his guitar heroes, Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. This came about after Nathan was diagnosed with leukemia aged six, a year later (while still undergoing treatment) he was granted his wish to meet Knopfler through the Starlight Foundation. By age eight Nathan was playing guitar on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, in front of millions.  Since then Nathan's life has had more ups and downs than a roller coaster at Gumbuya world! Enjoy another yarn on the Ed for Breakfast Show 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed catches up with former Melbourne Demon champion forward Russell Roberston to have a yarn about another intriguing week of AFL footy. In this chat the lads centering in on the drama surrounding the Demons, Robbo is concerned about the form of the blue baggers whilst blowtorching the mob from Freo! Enjoy another footy yarn and laugh with Ed and Robbo on the Ed for Breakfast show 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed catches up with author Iain Duguid who has written a book on how to deal with rude people. Let’s Not Be A Dick Today (Pardon the language) is a comprehensive, but in no way complete guide to handle some of the different types of dicks that surround us. Enjoy a laugh and a how to read on dealing with rudeness. Ed For Breakfast 6-9am weekdays on Triple M Gippsland  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the acclaimed release of his seventeenth studio album Bootleg Melancholy,  Aussie music icon Diesel has announced a national headline run to close out 2024, hitting the road with a full band for the Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour, presented by New World Artists. Ed caught up with Diesel and had a yarn about his recent outback adventures and filming a new music video with his family. Catch Diesel live SUN 8 SEP | WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE | WARRAGUL | 6:30-9:30 PM  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed is back with another episode of Talking Gippsland.  In this episode Ed has a yarn with Art Curator David Ashley Kerr. David talks about his passion for art and how it took him from the family dairy farm in Woodside to working to famed art galleries of Europe. Enjoy another great local yarn on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed hands over the reigns to his great mate Shane a Bassett as he chats with Hollywood actor (Heartthrob) Austin Butler. The pair discuss Austin's latest film The Bikeriders and his journey to Hollywood stardom. Grab the popcorn and enjoy a movie treat with Shane a Bassett and Austin Butler on the Ed For Breakfast podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another great yarn lined up for you on this episode of Talking Gippsland. Ed catches up with Paralympic swimmer Emily Beecroft. Emily is a  young swimmer who made the change to move from Gippsland to Queensland during covid lockdowns so she could achieve her dreams of winning a medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Enjoy a catch with Ed Cowlishaw and Emily Beecroft on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed blues and rock musician Lloyd Spiegel has a yarn In the latest episode of the Ed For Breakfast podcast. Ed and Lloyd chew the fat on Lloyd music career and current tour of regional Victoria, his passion for old school computer games and love of the St. Kilda Football Club.   Take a break and enjoy a chat on Ed For Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed catches up with Australian Paralympic swimmer Ruby Storm. Ruby hails out of Traralgon yet moved up to Queensland during the Covid Pandemic to achieve her dream of making the Australian Paralympic swim team for the Tokyo 2020 games. This time round it is a less stressful experience as Ruby is hoping to qualify for the Paris games in July.  Hope you enjoy another good yarn on Talking Gippsland- Local Voices with Local Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland we continue our Olympic themed series focusing on the journey of Gippsland Olympians past, present and future. Angie Blackburn had the privilege of representing Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games (known as the Covid games). Angie has had a lot of stop start moments in her career, from injuries, bushfires and the pandemic of Covid. Yet her focus and love of running has always be true.  Enjoy a yarn with Cann River's own darling of the track Angie Blackburn on Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed caught up with Russell Robertson before he headed up to Alice springs for the Dees v Freo match up this weekend. The lads focused in on some big games that will effect the shape of the top eight. Can Carlton step up and win a big game away from home against Port Adelaide? Will the up and down Doggies be barking a W against a injury swept Collingwood? Can the Demons be ruthless and send a message to the rest of the competition they are a real contender? Are the Suns at home, going to be to hot to handle for the rampaging Bombers?  Catch all the action on Triple M Footy 94.3 / 97.9 and via the LiSTNR App  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed catches up again with former Demon high flyer Russell Robertson to preview another big round of AFL footy. The lads discuss the dominance of the Sydney Swans, the resurgent Collingwood, can Gold coast maintain momentum and Harley Reid-mania! Enjoy a yarn talking all this AFL with Russell Robertson on the Ed for Breakfast ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first episode of Talking Gippsland Olympic Series - Gippsland Olympians Past, Present and Future. Ed catches up with former Middle distance runner Julian Paynter who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games. Julian story takes you on a journey from the rolling hills of Newborough and Moe to the biggest sporting event in the world. Enjoy the ups and down of an elite athlete striving to become an Olympian on  Talking Gippsland - Local Voices with Local Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedic trio Shooshi Mango fresh from a hugely successful US and UK tour are set to launch their 'Home Made' Australian tour in August. First stop is the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon. Ed caught up with the lads - Joe, Carlo and Andrew and had a yarn about their recent success and how you can have a laugh with them come August 3 at GPAC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grind of the VNL season has started to take shape for our Gippsland Stars. The scoreboard has not had a favorable look about its for our squad but according to mid courter Hollie Bugeja that has now had a negative effect on the squad. In this episode Ed gets out and about and catches up with Gippsland Stars mid-courter Hollie Bugeja and chats about her love of family, study and building a great club culture at the Gippsland Stars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.