The Hook Up is the Sex-Ed you wish you’d had. Nat Tencic talks all things sex, love and relationships, and hangs out with a team of experts who delve into their love lives and answer all your sexy questions.
Join Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Lucy Smith and their scientific guests, with a bunch of curious triple j listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!
Lucy Smith talks to artists to find out the stories behind your favourite songs.
Richard Kingsmill (triple j Group Music Director) brings you up to speed on some of the key releases of the week. In depth interviews, roundtable discussions with the music teams across the triple j networks, it's all here for you to stay on top of today's music. Richard hosts '2021' each Sunday from 6pm on triple j as well.
Let the triple j Breakfast team's Ben and Liam fill your ears with the morning's best interviews and occasional chortle.
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Doppelgängers, daylight savings, eye colour
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How long could we live without the sun? Why do my veins swell in the heat? When will Mars settlers be called Martians?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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PEACH TREE RASCALS: the shared aims binding their backgrounds
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For three years, the Californian group Peach Tree Rascals have been attracting fans worldwide through a succession of singles.Their biggest hit so far is ‘Mariposa’ which exploded worldwide in 2019 via social media. It currently is sitting at well over 200 million streams. The biggest fanbases for them are a lot of Asian countries too, such as Indo…
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BONUS: There Is No "I" In Threesome with Jan Oliver Lucks
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Can you have your cake and eat it too? That's the promise of open relationships. We talk to NZ based filmmaker Jan Oliver Lucks who put it to the test with his new documentary There Is No "I" Threesome, a deep and unflinching look at his own polyamory journey.
Why don't plastic containers dry properly? Do ball sacks have tastebuds? Why did my glass door explode?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Following the release of twentyseven, Melbourne artist LANKS (aka Will Cuming) decided to take a break from the project, even though the debut album spawned plenty of successful tracks.What followed was zero downtime. A couple of new music projects, a move to New York, as well as studying for a Master of Data Science were just some of his new plans…
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Endometriosis: what we still don't know
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1 in 10 people have it, but we still have more questions than answers - and no cure. In this episode, we’re deep diving into the world of Endometriosis, a painful chronic illness that for some can take a decade to diagnose.
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Flood water, shopping trollies, cat purring
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Will Australia be underwater in the future? Could you cook a chicken with body heat? Why are electric kettles so loud?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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MAY-A: a chance meeting brought her to us
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MAY-A has given us three great singles across the past year. But how did she get her start on the music scene?With part of her childhood spent in Byron Bay, and the rest moving constantly around Sydney, MAY-A got interested in music through hearing her dad playing Bob Dylan songs on the guitar. Once she got to Sydney by the age of 14, the music bug…
It’s time to put that pussy where your mouth is. In this episode, we’re bringing you a definitive beginners guide on how to go down on that punani like a pro.
How does the brain deal with anxiety? Do ducks like the rain? Could you scream in space?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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JESSWAR: her thunderous sounds on TROPIXX
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For four years now, Jesswar has been shaking the ground with her bass-heavy and savage hip hop.With the release of her debut EP called TROPIXX, the Meanjin-based rapper speaks here to Richard Kingsmill about her music and Fijian background. Having won over the likes of Thelma Plum, Briggs, Miiesha, B Wise and DZ Deathrays – all of whom have collabo…
Love in prison isn't like Orange Is The New Black. We find out what it's actually like to fall in love with someone behind bars, with stories about the struggle on the outside as well as inside of jail.Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277Support for people in & out of prison:VIC: VACRO - (03) 9605 1900NSW…
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Methane, artificial intelligence, pre-made meals
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Are there any new deserts? Why does being sick make me feel better? Does Autumn change the worlds oxygen levels?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
After growing up in the tiny WA coastal town of Denmark, Maaike Kito Lebbing (better known as just Kito) emerged out of the Perth dance scene in the mid-noughties. Travelling has always been a calling for her, having spent years in London before heading to Los Angeles where she’s currently based.Her work out of Los Angeles has been especially fruit…
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Beyond exploitative or empowering: Tilly Lawless on sex work and feminism
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Tilly Lawless is a queer sex worker, writer, feminist and advocate. For International Women's Day, we chat with her to understand the misconceptions of the industry, the shame that surrounds it and the complicated relationship between feminism and sex work.
Do crystals absorb energy? Why does some poop float? Can a broken heart hurt you physically?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
It was January 1998, and only one half of Daft Punk had made it to Australia for their first visit.Reportedly struck with a fear of flying, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo never made it on the plane. Left carrying the record cases for their first DJ’ing appearances here was his secondary school friend and the other half of Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter.T…
Quartz pleasure wands and jade "yoni" eggs are all over Instagram right now, but do they actually do what they claim? We're sussing out the crystal sex toy craze to find out why people love them and whether they're even safe to use.
He’s been one of the most respected MC’s on the UK grime scene. After fifteen years of mixtapes, singles and studio albums, the East London rapper Ghetts now has a major label (not to mention a revolving door of big-name collaborators) backing him.Known for his intricate wordplay, Ghetts has also been open about his life through his music. In and o…
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Electric vehicles, body temperature, mowing
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Why does anxiety make my hands tingle? Why doesn't corn digest properly? Could we ever shift the axis of the earth?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
The multiple orgasm is something of a legend - and so far, science can't technically prove they exist. But plenty of you are experiencing them. On this episode, we're putting the multigasm under the microscope and finding out how to achieve them.
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Public toilets, naked flames, tattoo pain
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What's the frame rate of our eyes? Does gut bacteria cause depression? What would happen if mosquitos became extinct?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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THE RUBENS: flipping the year and stepping forward
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From winning the Unearthed J Award in 2012, to topping the Hottest 100 in 2016, The Rubens have now reached another milestone.With 0202, the band have taken control, self-producing the first of their four albums so far. After working with overseas producers, the decision to do so this time was encouraged by the success of 2019’s ‘Live In Life’. Tha…
Are you finding your expectations of your date aren't meeting reality? You might be more into the idea of your partner than, well, them! We look at why our imaginations can run wild when dating, and how it can get toxic.
Does a spoon keep champagne bubbly? Why do I cough when using an earbud? Why do animals sense disasters?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
Shame arrived on the London post-punk scene in 2018 with an impressive debut album. With all the acclaim that followed the release of Songs Of Praise came a ton of international touring; and then the inevitable emptiness that followed such a hectic schedule.On top of that, singer Charlie Steen faced up to the end of a personal relationship, which h…
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Is the fertility awareness method for me?
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If you're looking for a hormone-free contraceptive, FAM might be for you.Fertility tracking apps are a new way to avoid pregnancy, but how safe are they?We've got all the info you need and we'll explore the other non-hormonal birth control options.
Why don't humans hibernate? What's the best way to hang washing? Why am I attracted to dark haired people?Dr Karl answers these questions and more, on triple j mornings with host Lucy Smith.
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ARLO PARKS: a remarkable new voice arrives
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Arlo Parks arrived on the music scene two years ago. Since then, she’s impressed as a lyricist, tackling issues centred around mental health and the various struggles facing those around her. Always with an underlying message of hope and positivity, songs like ‘Eugene’, ‘Black Dog’ and her debut single ‘Cola’ have also seen her worldwide fanbase ri…
Is there someone you refer to as 'the one that got away'?Maybe an ex, an unavailable crush, or someone where the timing just wasn't right. In this episode, you'll find out how to stop wondering 'what if?' and move on.