Veterans Talk podcast series' Mark Keynes, a veteran himself, speaks with the Radio Show about the importance of advocacy and storytelling. And the importance of camaraderie to avoid social isolation.

In this disturbing but redeeming conversation, Dr Mel Baker speaks about her film, 'Say My Name' and her book trilogy. Mel speaks openly about her father abusing her from the age of four, of her father sharing her with his business friends when she was seven and eight. Of homelessness and of witnessing a murder, late one night, in Sydney. Mel speaks of becoming a pool shark around Sydney pubs, from the age of 17, to make money. Mel speaks of sexual abuse and bullying in the navy, of perpetrators attempting to hide the truth and, during her time of homelessness, mothering a 5-year old who was also homeless. Share the truth, February 8 at an event of redemption, connection and storytelling, with a screening of 'Say My Name'. For Last Post listeners, a chance to grab 2 free tickets, with details at the end of the chat.

Tom Lewis OAM military historian speaks with the Radio Show Summer Series about his book 'Cyclone Warriors' and the military's role in the aftermath of Xmas Eve 1974's Cyclone Tracy. Showing heroism and resolve and amidst fatalities, defence personnel played an important role in the sustaining of Darwin as a city. Tom digs deep into the personal story of defence members who saved the city and argues that all uniformed people involved should be awarded the National Emergency Medal.

As part of the Summer Series, I'm recalling an interview from back in September. Then, I caught up with author Jeff Apter to speak about his book, Lee Gordon Presents. This is an engaging chat as we delve into the life of the enigmatic American who literally took Australia from black and white to colour.

As part of the Duke's Day Weekend , January 8-10 at Freshwater, NSW, filmmaker Jemma Pigott speaks about the life of Duke Kahanamoku, his friendship with Australian Olympian and WW1 Digger Cecil Healy and her film, in honour of the legendary surfing icon, Olympian, sheriff, swimmer, lifesaver and descendant of Hawaiian royalty, screening at the Harbord Diggers Club, January 9. Come along to where modern surfing in Australia began, for an amazing weekend honouring the Duke, surfing culture, community, and ocean conservation with surfing sessions, film nights, and Hawaiian culture, Kombi's and gatherings with parties and workshops. Thanks too, to Hawaiian Airlines.

Aloha! In this chat, filmmaker Jemma Pigott talks about the life and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku, the man who modernized surfing in Hawaii, California and Australia. Envelope yourself in the spirit of Aloha as we learn more about the champion swimmer, surfer, actor, sheriff, lifesaver and descendant of Hawaiian royalty. Learn too, about Duke's friendships with Australians Isobel Letham and Olympian and WW1 digger, Cecil Healy.

In this engaging conversation, the Radio Show speaks with author Jonathan Drane (UNSW, Flinders University) about his honest and confronting book, 'My War Father', a book that has been described as "a profound, personal exploration into the enduring impact of war on veterans and their families".

Join us for an hour and 23 minutes of Xmas cheer with a selection of guests never gathered in the one show in radio history! From Gary Mac to Kirstie Wyatt and, in between, stories of 200 soldiers in the one pool, a visit to the then-recently demolished Berlin Wall with Gareth Evans, with Xmas stories of childhood in Scotland, sneaking out for a surf on Xmas day and veterans telling stories of deployment overseas...