Kiama Community Radio's Podcast
Kiama Community Radio is a 24 hour streaming service dedicated to communities in the Kiama Local Government Area. Our goal is to be the voice of the community from Minnamurra in the north to Gerroa in the south and Jamberoo in the west. You can listen live via our website www.kcr.org.au, via I Heart Radio or the Kiama Community Radio App.
Episodes
700 episodes
Claire Hollander - Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties
Peter Sullivan talks to Claire Hollander, the trumpet playing member of the five piece band Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties, about their new album Open Doors.This inte...
Donna; The Sea and Me
Gabriela Cabral talks to artist, photographer and jeweller Donna from The Sea and Me who, at the time, was exhibiting at the Old Fire Station next door to KCR. This was recorded as ...
KCR Book Space: Episode 21 (19 Jun 2026)
A very special guest, local author Helen Laidlaw talks to Di and Neil about her recent book about our local area: On Wadi Wadi Country – From the Mountains to the Sea.[Post-show update: Helen's book is available via all the majo...
KCR Book Space: Episode 20 (12 Jun 2026)
From Edgar Allan Poe, to Donna Tartt, via Harry Potter and the ravens of Westeros, Karen and Di explore the significant role of birds in fiction.Karen brings the latest news from the literacy front, and our presenters review the Geraldin...
KCR Book Space: Episode 18 (29 May 2026)
Karen and Campbell discuss books you wish you could re-experience for the very first time, then tour some of the spec fiction books that proved to be prescient, including their shared love of the works of William Gibson.
KCR Book Space: Episode 16 (15 May 2026)
Jane and Karen discuss the pop culture news, the surprising number of books themed around cats, and why chic-lit ain't chic-lit anymore (and does it deserve its reputation, whatever it's called now?)
KCR Book Space: Episode 15 (8 May 2026)
Neil and Campbell talk about the events they are most looking forward to at the upcoming Sydney Writers' Festival.Then they range widely over the well-picked topic of genre fiction, and talk about some of their favourite cross- or multi-...
KCR Book Space: Episode 14 (24 Apr 2026)
Karen delivers pop culture news, including the latest on Sean Micallef’s first novel 'De'Ath Takes a Holiday'. On the eve of Anzac Day, Neil contrasts Peter Fitzsimmons with Les Carlyon, after a discussion about the great a...
KCR Book Space: Episode 13 (17 Apr 2026)
Jane and Campbell critique the latest 'best ever books' list from Goodreads. What is a 'Reading Retreat'? Campbell brings the tea after going on assignment to experience one for himself.
KCR Book Space: Episode 12 (10 Apr 2026)
From Philip K Dick to George RR Martin and Mick Herron - Karen and Neil discuss recent TV and Movie adaptations that take you back to the original book.Neil brings us his favourite books and about music and musicians.
KCR Book Space: Episode 11 (27 Mar 2026)
Jane, Di and Karen talk about their favourite 'comfort books' - easy reads you can pick up and re-read again and again.Karen talks about the Australian Literacy Foundation, and the mission to make reading more enjoyable for kids. <...
KCR Book Space: Episode 10 (20 Mar 2026)
Di brings us the low-down on libraries - and what are they good for. Neil discusses PJ O'Rourke and books by other travel writers.Campbell talks about his favourite 'weird' (or 'WTF') books - from JB Ballard to the Roaches Ha...
KCR Book Space: Episode 9 (13 Mar 2026)
Neil and Di discuss the life and works of notable Australian author Charmian Clift, a Kiama local. And they discuss book adaptations, and how the original work can be wildly re-interpretated. Examples range from The Great Gatsby to ...
KCR Book Space: Episode 8 (6 Mar 2026)
Jane and Karen do a deep dive into the popularity of cookbooks, then segue into a discussion about cooking and food themed works of fiction. Karen brings us some of the latest news from the world of neuroscience, and what it can tel...
KCR Book Space: Episode 7 (27 Feb 2026)
Neil and Campbell welcome local celebrity and friend of the show, Dean Koorey, to the microphone to discuss flash fiction, copy writing, self-help books, and humour in fiction.
The Archibald Controversy of 1944
At the June meeting of the Kiama Historical Society Peter Edwell presented a talk about the Great Archibald Controversy of 1944 which ended up in the Supreme Court, trying to decide whether or not Wil...
Georgie Davey; Serious about Socials
Host Gabi Cabral talks to Georgie Davey, aka Boss Lady Gee, from Serious About Socials. Her company builds social media and marketing digital ecosystems that promote local brands, using the latest technologies.KCR supports local business...
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KCR Book Space: Episode 22 (26 June 2026)
The Romance edition!Hosts Karen Lateo & Campbell McConachie spend an hour talking to best selling author, Alyssa J. Montgomery, about everything to do with romance novels, including the importance of the HEA (Happily Ever After)....
Serena Copley, Liberal Candidate for Kiama
Gabriela Cabral talks to Serena Copley, Liberal Party candidate for the State seat of Kiama.This interview was recorded as part of Gabi's weekly program Living Local 9am Wednesdays on KCR.Recorded 24.6.26
Maria Lewis, Pop Culture Etymologist
Host Gabriela Cabral chats with Pop Culture Etymologist Maria Lewis, who is currently a reporter with The Bugle as well as being a writer and filmmaker. This interview was recorde...
Illawarra Truffle trail
Felicity Leitch talks to Kylie and Quentin de Havilland from Black Diamond Truffles in Oberon about the Illawarra Truffle Trail on August 7th. If you're a tr...
Sean Walter at Everest Base Camp
Myron talks to Sean Walter, a former Kiama SLSC volunteer who has amped up his active life since retirement.In April he let his adventurous spirit loose in Nepal, spending the month trekking to Everest Base Camp. This intervi...
Rhys Tyerman: Top Notch Locksmiths
Felicity Leitch talks to Rhys Tyerman from Top Notch Locksmiths as part of KCR's regular segment The Shop Around the Corner supporting local businesses. Felicity is sitting in...
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KCR Book Space: Episode 19 (5 June 2026)
Our special guest this week is Stuart Coupe, who talks about his long career in the music industry, and some of the many books he has authored including his most recent: Saffron Incorporated - The First King of the Cross.And hos...
