Afternoons with Brent Bultitude

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Afternoons with Brent Bultitude is a news podcast hosted by Brent Bultitude, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brent Bultitude hosts Afternoons with Brent Bultitude, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  The Robot Queen – Inside the Future of AI and Robotics with Marita Cheng

  Aug 19, 202617 min

  Are robots just a bit of fun, or are they a genuine threat to our jobs and our future?   Brent sits down with award-winning roboticist, inventor, and former Young Australian of the Year Marita Cheng AM . From building telepresence robots that let hospitalized kids attend school to pioneering cutting-edge AI for the vision-impaired, Marita separates science fiction from reality, exploring how humans and machines can successfully coexist.  Human-Centred Tech: How robotics and AI are solving real-world challenges, from medical telepresence to independence for people with disabilities. Hype vs. Reality: Cutting through media fear to look at what robots can actually achieve safely today. Empowering the Workforce: Shifting the narrative from robots taking jobs to machines augmenting human creativity and capability. Inspiring the Next Generation: Marita’s incredible journey founding Robogals to encourage young girls to enter engineering and STEM fields. If you want a fascinating, grounded look at the tech revolution reshaping our world, this is an absolute must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Lights, Camera, Action! With Leonie Thomas – Idaho Fairytales, Logies Drama, and Pop Royalty

  Aug 19, 202612 min

  From Hollywood weddings featuring a surprise Coldplay performance and Bruce Willis's heartwarming family appearance to wild red carpet shocks at the Logies and celebrating the legacy of Aussie music legend Johnny Young, we have your entertainment world covered!   In this episode, we are joined by our resident gossip queen Leonie Thomas from Gossip Girl Unleashed Queen for our weekly segment Lights, Camera, Leonie! We dive straight into the biggest celebrity stories making headlines across the globe and right here at home. A Whimsical Idaho Wedding: Inside Tallulah Willis and Justin Acee's "Alice in Wonderland" celebration, featuring a custom Balenciaga gown, a surprise set by Chris Martin, and a tender moment with Bruce Willis. Nicole Kidman's New Chapter: Unpacking the Oscar winner's candid British Vogue interview about "free falling" and navigating life after her high-profile divorce. Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan: Stepping into the Oval Office for the gripping new historical drama The Brink of War chronicling the 1986 Reykjavík Summit. Kylie's Record-Breaking Tour: How the Princess of Pop's blockbuster Tension Tour shattered personal records and pulled in a massive $78.4 million. The 2026 Logies Shockers: From Sam Pang's surprise Gold Logie win to historic tributes for Deborah Mailman. Remembering Johnny Young: Celebrating the extraordinary life and songwriting legacy of the Aussie entertainment titan who shaped generations. If you want all the latest celebrity tea and entertainment insider news, this is an absolute must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The New Era of Alzheimer's Blood Tests – Should You Have One? with Associate Professor Joyce Siette

  Aug 19, 202611 min

  For years, checking for Alzheimer's disease meant enduring costly brain scans or invasive spinal taps, usually only after severe symptoms had already appeared. Brent is joined by leading health services researcher Associate Professor Joyce Siette , Deputy Director of The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development at Western Sydney University . We break down the major medical revolution of simple, low-cost blood tests that can spot warning signs of Alzheimer's years in advance, exploring what a positive or negative result actually means for you and your family. Beyond Invasive Tests: How straightforward blood biomarkers are replacing expensive brain imaging and painful lumbar punctures. The Power of Early Detection: Catching biological proteins like tau and amyloid up to a decade before clinical symptoms manifest, offering a vital window for lifestyle changes and treatments. Rule Out vs. Rule In: Why these early-market blood tests are exceptional at ruling out Alzheimer's with a negative result, while a positive result requires further clinical context. Navigating Next Steps: Practical, expert guidance on why you should start with an open conversation with your GP if you have concerns about memory or cognitive changes. If you want to understand how cutting-edge neuroscience is reshaping brain health and early detection, this is an absolute must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  How Your Dog's Brain Reads Human Smiles with Dr Andrew Cornwell

  Aug 17, 20268 min

  Did you know that when you smile at a dog—even a complete stranger's dog on the street—their brain registers it the exact same way it registers a tasty treat?   Brent is joined by our resident vet  Dr Andrew Cornwell , owner of the Cardiff and Cameron Park veterinary hospitals, to explore a fascinating new study published in iScience . Using awake, unsedated dogs inside MRI scanners, researchers discovered that human smiles light up the canine reward center (the caudate nucleus)—proving just how deeply our pets are wired to read our faces, moods, and emotions. Smiles Equal Treats: How visual expressions trigger the exact same brain chemistry in dogs as receiving a favourite snack or toy. Reading Negative Emotions: Unpacking how brain scans show dogs can distinguish between fear, anger, and sadness. In-Clinic Care & Calm Expressions: Why maintaining a calm, welcoming face is critical when handling nervous animal patients. The Power of the Sniff: Why letting your dog take their time to sniff on walks is essential for their mental health and emotional well-being. Common Myths: Debunking everyday misconceptions about dog communication—including the classic "guilty look" after a chewed-up couch. If you love your four-legged best friend and want to understand what's really going on inside their head, this is an absolute must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Nutrition Decoded – The Evolution of the Australian Healthy Eating Pyramid with Dr Emma Beckett

  Aug 17, 202611 min

  Remember when low-fat crazes ruled, carbs were king, and the food pyramid looked completely different?   In this special National Science Week episode of Nutrition Decoded , Brent sits down with registered nutritionist  Dr Emma Beckett to take a fascinating look back at the history of the Australian Healthy Eating Pyramid. We explore how nutritional science has evolved over the decades, why official guidelines constantly update in response to new health data, and what we should actually be putting on our plates today. The Origins of Dietary Guides: Tracing how visual food guides evolved from early wartime rationing tools into modern public health models. The Australian Pivot: How modern iterations of the food pyramid have refined their tiers away from heavy grain bases to prioritize vegetables, legumes, and quality proteins. Science in Motion: Why nutritional recommendations shift as researchers uncover more about chronic disease, gut health, and metabolism. Back to Basics: Cutting through restrictive fad diets to focus on balanced, sustainable, whole-food eating patterns built around the five core food groups. If you want a science-backed, gimmick-free look at how we eat and why nutritional advice changes, this is an absolute must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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