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Midnight Special

RTRFM
Mementos
Digital Keepsakes
Road Trips
Love Letters
Memorable Objects
Midnight Special
Zines
Sentimentality
Songwriting
Creativity
John Wick
Inception
New Year
Time Loops
Cher
Video Games
The Chosen One Archetype
RTRFM
Pop Culture
Bram Stoker's Dracula

Welcome to the Midnight Special – the most esoteric pop culture chat show across the audio landscape. Once a late night chat show on the RTRFM grid, it now returns like a podcasting phoenix!

Each episode features a very special guest – better known as a musician, artist, performer or presenter in Boorloo/Perth – and we delve deep into one of their pop culture loves in detail. From movie cliches t... more

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What do tiny toy cars have to do with an existential crisis?

Midnight Special Podcast finds out by interviewing performer and writer Liz Walker whose one-woman show Playworn premieres at Fringe World at the State Theatre Centre Wednesday February 4 ... more

In the waiting room between 2025 and 2026, Tristan, Drew and Howie assemble to riff and discuss the concept of ‘newness’.

Many questions are posited, some are answered, like; How is writing a novel a lot like building a house? How does Michael Scott... more

If you’ve ever laid wide awake at night and wondered about the humble perfection of the Margherita pizza, this episode is for you.

Join Drew, Howie and guest presenter Connor Kiss for an in-depth discuss about what it takes for something to be an AL... more

In this Halloween special we sink our teeth into a chat with Boorloo vampire expert Kahlee Lengkeek about all things Dracula.

But things take a terrifying turn when the legend himself decides to drop by the RTRFM studio.

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Recent Guests

Connor Kiss
RTRFM presenter and first-time podcaster
RTRFM
Episode: Ep 8: The All Timers Special with Connor Kiss (Midnight Special Podcast)
Kahlee Lengkeek
Perth-based expert on vampires and host of Grave Conversations
Grave Conversations
Episode: Ep 7: The Dracula Special with Kahlee Lengkeek (Midnight Special Podcast)
Pam Boland
Breakfast host known for her vibrant personality
RTRFM
Episode: Ep 6: Confessions and Obsessions with Pam Boland (Midnight Special Podcast)
Olive Coakley
Special guest from the band Smol Fish
Episode: Ep 5: The Memento Special with Olive Coakley (Midnight Special Podcast)
Ruby Buġeja
Stripping artist, cellist, and dancer.
Episode: Ep 4: The Cher Special with Lyndon Blue and Ruby Bugeja (Midnight Special Podcast)
Lyndon Blue
Musician, artist, and presenter on RTRFM
RTRFM
Episode: Ep 4: The Cher Special with Lyndon Blue and Ruby Bugeja (Midnight Special Podcast)
Rhian Todhunter
RTRFM presenter and music enthusiast
RTRFM
Episode: Ep 3: The Road Trip Special with Rhian Todhunter (Midnight Special Podcast)
Luke Del Fante
Drummer from the indie rock band Ghost Care
Ghost Care
Episode: Ep 2: The Chosen One Special with Luke Del Fante (Midnight Special Podcast)
Angelique Tufnell
Musician from the bands Bribes and Sooks
Bribes and Sooks
Episode: Ep 1: The Time Loop Special with Angelique Tuffnell (Midnight Special Podcast)

Hosts

Howie Ng
Co-presenter known for his engaging discussions and humorous approach to pop culture topics.
Tristan Fidler
Co-presenter and pop culture enthusiast, known for his work in media and film discussion.
Drew Krapljanov
Co-presenter known for his vibrant personality and deep knowledge of music and arts.

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EP 9: The ‘New Things’ Special (Midnight Special Podcast)
Q: When you start writing a song, what are the first steps?
Drew explains that he starts with a blank page, working quickly to overcome the initial fear of starting, which he considers essential to avoid stopping himself in his tracks.
Ep 7: The Dracula Special with Kahlee Lengkeek (Midnight Special Podcast)
Q: What advice would you give to someone feeling unbalanced in a relationship?
Dracula advises to 'stay away from your real estate agent's family' and to 'fly away' if you're feeling drained.
Ep 7: The Dracula Special with Kahlee Lengkeek (Midnight Special Podcast)
Q: What draws you to vampire lore and the vampire genre?
Kahlee has loved vampires since childhood, overcome fears through media like 'Twilight' and 'Sesame Street', and developed a fascination with the mythology of vampires.
Ep 3: The Road Trip Special with Rhian Todhunter (Midnight Special Podcast)
Q: What was the first or last road trip you went on?
Rhian recalls her last road trip as a drive between Adelaide and Melbourne, touching upon the joy of bakery stops and staying in a pub.

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This podcast features engaging conversations centered around diverse aspects of pop culture, tapping into the interests and expertise of various guests, primarily musicians, artists, and presenters from the Perth area. Each episode engages listeners in lively discussions that explore a specific pop culture theme, allowing guests to share their perspectives while indulging in humor and playful banter. Topics range from cinematic tropes to beloved music and beyond, making it a vibrant hub for pop culture enthusiasts. Its unique blend of structured conversations and spontaneous insights creates a refreshingly entertaining experience, inviting listeners to enjoy a deeper exploration of their cultural interests.

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Midnight Special launched 7 years ago and published 38 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Connor Kiss
2. Kahlee Lengkeek
3. Pam Boland
4. Olive Coakley
5. Ruby Buġeja
6. Lyndon Blue
7. Rhian Todhunter
8. Luke Del Fante

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