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Weekend Breakfast with Darren James

3AW
Gardening
Melbourne
Tomatoes
Horse Racing
Ballet
Women's Representation In Racing
Beauty and the Beast
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Bubbles and Butterflies
Water Quality
Mental Health Awareness
Tom Eggo Tomato
Keiser
Lemon Tree
Australian Football League (AFL)
Qantas
Hawthorn Football Club
Covid-19 Impact On Performing Arts
Australian Theatre Industry
Spring

Darren James is host of the Weekend Breakfast from 6am-11am on Saturdays and 6am-8am then 9am-10am on Sundays.

Catch up on the Hour of Power and Gardening here.

Looking for Talking Melbourne? You can find that HERE.

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Former Australian of the Year and Commanding Officer of Salvation Army Brendan Nottle joins Darren James for Talking Melbourne.

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Vasili joins Darren to answer all your gardening questions.

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Kieran Carson, Director of Raine and Horne Melton joins DJ for the Real Estate Show.

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Iconic Australian musician Wilbur Wilde joins Darren James to discuss all things music, including your CD and Vinyl collections.

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Kirsten Siddle
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Dr. Len Halprin
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Peter Wynne
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Jackie Cherguin
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Jayden Manno
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Allison McCormack
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Glenn Elston
Artistic Director of the Australian Shakespeare Company and recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia.
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Brent Thomson
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Host

Darren James
Host known for creating an engaging and interactive environment, encouraging listener participation and exploring a variety of topics including gardening, real estate, and community life.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Lovely pace for the weekend

    Darren James and his guests create a lovely relaxed background chatter for my weekend mornings. There’s always something new to learn about tech, gardening, appliances, construction, real estate and more. Darren has delightful rapport with callers, keeps experts focused on solutions, spices it up on politics and can go deep into life stories in long form interviews. 3AW Weekend Breakfast is the liquorice allsort of morning radio.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ellis Ellis Ellis
    Australia5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the relaxed pace and the variety of topics covered, indicating it makes for an easy and informative weekend background.
The host, Darren James, is praised for maintaining delightful rapport with callers and guests, producing content that keeps the audience engaged and entertained.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tax - Roy Sanderson with Darren James - Sat 06 Dec, 2025
Q: Can my daughter contribute to Super to offset the capital gains tax?
Yes, she can contribute to superannuation as a tax-deductible contribution to help reduce capital gains tax.
Tax - Roy Sanderson with Darren James - Sat 06 Dec, 2025
Q: What's the criteria for setting up regarding taxing in Australia to declare an ABN, or just a tax on number?
Since selling LEGO parts is likely a hobby and not a business, Cameron wouldn't need to apply for an ABN, but a tax file number is necessary.
Gardening - Vasili with Darren James - Sat 06 Dec, 2025
Q: Can you tell me why the apples would be dropping prematurely from the tree?
The tree may be lacking minerals and vitamins that keep the fruit.
Finance with Dominic Alafaci - Sat 29 Nov, 2025
Q: Is it a good thing to stay in an industry fund with my super company or should I go somewhere else?
Industry funds can be fantastic, depending on your needs; it's advisable to seek tailored financial advice.
Space with Dr Len - Sat 29 Nov, 2025
Q: Have we landed anyone on the dark side of the moon? If not, why not?
No, we haven't. Communication is impossible there, so we would need an orbiting satellite to relay signals back to Earth.

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Focused on a wide array of topics, the episodes commonly explore societal trends, cultural interests, and practical advice, creating an engaging space for listeners. Key themes include gardening, real estate insights, food and wine discussions, and personal stories from various guests, fostering a community atmosphere that encourages caller participation. The interaction between the host and guests often adds a lively element to the conversations, making them both informative and entertaining. Offering a blend of expert opinions and casual chats, it presents a unique blend of lifestyle, culture, and current events likely appealing to a diverse listener base.

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2. Kirsten Siddle
3. Dr. Len Halprin
4. Peter Wynne
5. Jackie Cherguin
6. Jayden Manno
7. Allison McCormack
8. Glenn Elston

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