On this episode of The Midnight Special Podcast, join your host Ai-Ling Truong for episode three of MUSICIANS IN KITCHENS with local drummer and handpan extraordinaire [Sam Maher ](https://www.facebook.com/sammahermusic/)cooking up a special vegetarian dish in his kitchen in Fremantle. Tune into our kitchen conversations to find out how Sam got into cooking and playing the drums, travel, his earliest music memories and life growing up in Tom Price. We also delve into how Sam discovered the handpan and its power as a communication tool, and chat about reality of being a musician and Sam’s evolution as a handpan player. Please note: this episode was recorded earlier in the year before COVID-19 lockdown. Season 2, Episode 4 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 54 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday March 12th - Friday March 13th, 2020. Theme music 'Martini Spoke' by [Leafy Suburbs](https://leafysuburbs.bandcamp.com/). Logo by Soda. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/midnight-special/).

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Musicians In Kitchens – Sam Maher (Midnight Special Podcast)

For this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, it's The "Have a Wintah!" Winter Special! Your host Dan Grant chats with special guest Bridget Turner (Bad Nutrition, Simone & Girlfunkle) plus musical guests Alanna Kusin and Andy Meredith from The Mackerels (who perform a couple of live songs for the first time on the airwaves!). Crank the A/C and cool down with the gang as they talk all things winter, sending you frosty feelings and chill vibes. Season 2, Episode 4 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 149 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday February 6th - Friday February 7th, 2020. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our [Mixcloud page](https://www.mixcloud.com/MidnightSpecialOnRTRFM/episode-149-have-a-wintah-special-presented-by-dan-grant-special-guests-the-mackerels/). Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our [website](https://midnightspecialrtrfm.squarespace.com/midnight-special-archive). Theme music 'Martini Spoke' by [Leafy Suburbs](https://leafysuburbs.bandcamp.com/). Logo by Soda. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/midnight-special/).

WINTER SONGS SPECIAL with live music by The Mackerels! (Midnight Special Podcast)

For this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, tis' going to be'th a spooky audio journey! Your host Drew Krapljanov is joined by co-hosts Howie Ng and Laurent Shervington to discuss and explore popular urban legends and ghost stories. Each alleged tale is told and then passes a rating system by the assembled for spookiness, truthiness and good ol' fashioned entertainment value! Bust out your Hasbro (trademark) Oujia board and experience... the URBAN LEGEND SPECIAL! Season 2, Episode 3 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 148 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday January 23rd - Friday January 24th, 2020. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud [page](https://www.mixcloud.com/MidnightSpecialOnRTRFM/episode-148-urban-legends-special-presented-by-drew-krapljanov/). Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our [website](https://midnightspecialrtrfm.squarespace.com/midnight-special-archive). Theme music 'Martini Spoke' by [Leafy Suburbs](https://leafysuburbs.bandcamp.com/). Logo by Soda. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/midnight-special/).

URBAN LEGENDS SPECIAL! (Midnight Special Podcast)

On this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, The Slumber Party Special returns! Hosted by Emma Stokes aka Daisies Net, she welcomes special guests into the studio to hang out and chat, including for this volume: George Foster (Stella Donnelly, DUMBLEACHERS), Jack Gaby (Worried About Lizards, Haircare, DUMBLEACHERS) and Jordan Shakespeare (Cuss, Supernaked,and Producer of countless local releases). And yes, as with every Slumber Party Special, there is a game of 'Two Truths, One Lie'. Enjoy this audio hang out! Season 2, Episode 2 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 147 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday January 23rd - Friday January 24th, 2020. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud [page](https://www.mixcloud.com/MidnightSpecialOnRTRFM/). Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our [website](https://midnightspecialrtrfm.squarespace.com/midnight-special-archive). Theme music 'Martini Spoke' by [Leafy Suburbs](https://leafysuburbs.bandcamp.com/). Logo by Soda. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/midnight-special/).

SLUMBER PARTY SPECIAL VOL. 4! (Midnight Special Podcast)

For our first podcast episode of 2020, Midnight Special takes a look back at 2019! Presented by Tristan Fidler, this is a near two-hour collection of our favourite moments from all the Midnight Special On RTRFM episodes from last year including The Lonely Special, The Slumber Party Special, The Songwriting Special, and much more! Featuring the work of Midnight Special collective and RTR presenters Drew Krapljanov, Lauren Salt, Emma Stokes, Ai-Ling Truong, Ben Yaxley, Bridget Cleary and Tristan Fidler. You'll hear chats with special guests such as musicians like Nika Mo, Beth Commons, Freya, Ashlyn Koh, DJ and presenter Girlname, chef Melissa Palinkas, karaoke queen and comedian Consensual Connie. There's also live music and performances from Hannah Sorensen, Bad Nutrition, House Of Bok karaoke, and Axel Carrington. We hope you enjoy the Best of Midnight Special 2019! Season 2, Episode 1 of Midnight Special Podcast. Episode 144 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Originally broadcast on Thursday January 2nd - Friday January 3rd, 2020. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our Mixcloud [page](https://www.mixcloud.com/MidnightSpecialOnRTRFM/). Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our [website](https://midnightspecialrtrfm.squarespace.com/midnight-special-archive). Theme music 'Martini Spoke' by [Leafy Suburbs](https://leafysuburbs.bandcamp.com/). Logo by Soda. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/midnight-special/).

BEST OF MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 2019! (Midnight Special Podcast)

On this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, join your host Ai-Ling Truong and her guest Donovan de Souza, blogger of bush-walking, adventure and travel blog [The Long Way's Better](https://www.facebook.com/thelongwaysbetter/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDT6PRvXMu8i8eLNI6nL_8aQfuSDdkV98spRx6nHx1P0vP5pgwU2gSsXkCFSaUvedqx4u7mEk3WKjQq&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCF5MYwtpLh2HL8c9Cjj5yer-Qr5tANGB3iLNF_3KZR274lJZPhQQQXX6L4RI42TbvTuk0MX7oGdT-_n6-cYnGH0M9LsVtGwg12MDd7RRvjSzVH7Oe6i0lyu2tNiChusBKVot1hz_USWE-GMgevpjDhbrOd_ERRAronfop_KaS0rwT5Ww003day7eEONFDoASc6EOYD71JUezVRNE2WFtLAmNRg_jxyjWEg3IbuvAyxjwHkx6XYpqN_cSNsZBBv83m-0Id8XiUUjcX-xaG5eNBlIBlE3VD0L1lyLFMRJ_08_iXfdb_-BMxL6sR8rZQiarPTAHbnqJgZeXMjkorwQ7Lqlw) and hiking podcast [Real Trail Talk](https://www.facebook.com/realtrailtalk/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAkOC4E2gkBAW0iM3LlMVrClX7eemWIpD9ecdJE1dRXTX50bAKqwd6Gj7yTDSsG-x3QLwFl_LgR2W_O&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCF5MYwtpLh2HL8c9Cjj5yer-Qr5tANGB3iLNF_3KZR274lJZPhQQQXX6L4RI42TbvTuk0MX7oGdT-_n6-cYnGH0M9LsVtGwg12MDd7RRvjSzVH7Oe6i0lyu2tNiChusBKVot1hz_USWE-GMgevpjDhbrOd_ERRAronfop_KaS0rwT5Ww003day7eEONFDoASc6EOYD71JUezVRNE2WFtLAmNRg_jxyjWEg3IbuvAyxjwHkx6XYpqN_cSNsZBBv83m-0Id8XiUUjcX-xaG5eNBlIBlE3VD0L1lyLFMRJ_08_iXfdb_-BMxL6sR8rZQiarPTAHbnqJgZeXMjkorwQ7Lqlw)! They will be chatting about how to prepare for hikes, sharing some of the best hikes around Perth and Western Australia, discussing solo and multiple day hikes, soundtracks for hiking, and so much more. If you are a hiker who wants to get serious or interested in hiking and want to know more or don’t know where to start, please listen to this great podcast episode! Originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 Thursday November 21st - Friday November 22nd, 2019, this was Episode 138 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on [our Mixcloud page.](https://www.mixcloud.com/MidnightSpecialOnRTRFM/) Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on [our website](https://midnightspecialrtrfm.squarespace.com/midnight-special-archive). Theme music 'Martini Spoke' by [Leafy Suburbs](https://leafysuburbs.bandcamp.com/). Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/midnight-special/).

Donovan de Souza, hiking guide of The Long Way’s Better! (Midnight Special Podcast #23)

It's the return of the Slumber Party Special - Part III - for the new Midnight Special Podcast episode! Hosted by Emma Daisy aka [Daisies Net](https://daisiesnet.bandcamp.com/), special guests are welcomed into the RTRFM studio to stay up late and chat ! There's a heavy reliance on a communal Xylophone this time, we deviate often into widespread silliness but quickly bring it back to existential/ apocalyptic dread. All the songs were recommended by our guests, we play a round of 2 truths 1 lie, and there's even a very special poetry recital by Selina! This time, Emma's amazing guests are: - Albert Pritchard ([New Nausea](https://newnausea.bandcamp.com/), [Shit Narnia](https://shitnarnia.bandcamp.com/)) - Jacob Diamond ([Jacob Diamond](https://jacobdiamond.bandcamp.com/), METHYL ETHEL) - Selina Bell ([@yourlocalartfreak](https://www.instagram.com/your.local.art.freak/) & poet) Originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 Thursday November 14th - Friday November 15th, 2019, this was Episode 137 of Midnight Special On RTRFM. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on [our Mixcloud page.](https://www.mixcloud.com/MidnightSpecialOnRTRFM/episode-137-slumber-party-special-3-presented-by-emma-stokes/) Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on [our website](https://midnightspecialrtrfm.squarespace.com/midnight-special-archive). Theme music 'Martini Spoke' by [Leafy Suburbs](https://leafysuburbs.bandcamp.com/). Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/midnight-special/).

SLUMBER PARTY SPECIAL – PART III (Midnight Special Podcast #22)

For this episode of the Midnight Special Podcast, you'll hear terrific late night chat and hilarious comedy as your host Tristan Fidler welcomes a quartet of the performers - Jaleesa Maher, Amri Mrisho, Tor Snyder and Alex Christophers - that make up YAAAS KWEEN a new improv show focused on feminism, diversity and all things millennial. In studio, they talk about the origins of the show, answer random questions and discuss what's on their minds! Please note: at the time of recording, they were debuting at Lazy Susan's Comedy Den - now they have a Fringe World run of shows for 2020! For more information about YAAAS KWEEN, check out this [link](https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/yaaas-kween-fw2020)! This is Episode 131 of the Midnight Special On RTRFM, originally broadcast on RTRFM 92.1 on Thursday Sept 26 - Friday Sept 27, 2019. Full episodes of Midnight Special with music uncut available on our [Mixcloud page](https://www.mixcloud.com/MidnightSpecialOnRTRFM/episode-131-yaaas-kween-special-guests-jaleesa-marie-tor-snyder-amri-mrisho-alex-christophers/). Podcast archive from 2017-2018 available to stream/download on our [website](https://midnightspecialrtrfm.squarespace.com/midnight-special-archive). Theme music 'Martini Spoke' by [Leafy Suburbs](https://leafysuburbs.bandcamp.com/). Logo by Soda. Production assistance from Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Midnight Special podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](https://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/midnight-special/).

Comedy improv group, YAAAS KWEEN (Midnight Special Podcast #21)

Midnight Special is a late night chat show with a different talented host each week. Special guests – the best guests ever – will sit down for a casual, loose conversation on the mic, either live in the studio or pre-recorded at earlier hours. From musicians, writers, artists, actors, comedians and whoever has an interesting story to tell, the Midnight Special is an opportunity to go beyond the stock questions and understand the creative people in and around (and even outside of) Perth in deeper ways.

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