Respected broadcaster Danny Hoyland now come in podcast form! For 11+ years Danny is a familiar voice on Ipswich (QLD) Radio. Danny’s passion and enthusiasm is infectious and he has built a loyal local following over the airwaves. Hoyland says “Wake up with Dr Dan”, on Saturdays from 6am to 9am Live on West Bremer Radio, is radio the way it should be – fun. It’s just me being myself,” he adds. Being online and through the smartphone app means it doesn’t matter where you are, you can listen in loud and crystal clear on digital. It is a lifestyle programme with a difference, and quirky interviews that you probably wouldn’t hear on mainstream radio. I can finally tell the stories and interview the local legends like I have always wanted to. It’s like a chat between two mates. I call myself Danny Hoyland, the Little Queensland banana bender from the digital airwaves of West Bremer Radio in Ipswich.
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Respected broadcaster Danny Hoyland now come in podcast form! For 11+ years Danny is a familiar voice on Ipswich (QLD) Radio.
Danny’s passion and enthusiasm is infectious and he has built a loyal local following over the airwaves. Hoyland says “Wake up with Dr Dan”, on Saturdays from 6am to 9am Live on West Bremer Radio, is radio the way it should be – fun. It’s just me being myself,” he adds. Being online and through the smartphone app means it doesn’t matter where you are, you can listen in loud and crystal clear on digital.
It is a lifestyle programme with a difference, and quirky interviews that you probably wouldn’t hear on mainstream radio. I can finally tell the stories and interview the local legends like I have always wanted to. It’s like a chat between two mates. I call myself Danny Hoyland, the Little Queensland banana bender from the digital airwaves of West Bremer Radio in Ipswich.
Danny Hoyland is back for another freezing Saturday morning in Ipswich, with a packed edition of Wake Up With Danny Hoyland featuring health, science, history, food, gardening, sport and plenty of trademark banter. Dr Deb Mills takes a closer look at Q fever and why Ipswich and other areas with livestock and agricultural industries can be higher-risk locations. She explains how the infection spreads, the symptoms to watch for, treatment options and why vaccination can be particularly important for people working around animals and abattoirs. Ranger Nick checks in from the Casino Markets with a very different camp-oven creation — homemade liverwurst in a jar — taking listeners through preparing the meat, liver and spices before preserving the finished spread. Horticulturist Paul Plant reveals a surprising winner in the biodiversity stakes, explaining why a well-planted home garden can contain greater biodiversity than farmland — and even some bushland. He also explains the enormous role healthy soil, insects, birds and pollinators play in the backyard ecosystem. Resident scientist Dr Janine Young gets particularly excited about an extraordinary discovery involving ancient flatworms whose immune cells can literally explode like microscopic bombs. The newly observed process, dubbed “ruptosis”, destroys nearby cells and bacteria and could offer fascinating clues about the evolution of immune systems. Food scientist Jeremy Ryland explores the history — and possible decline — of the drive-through, from its American beginnings to fast food, bottle shops and even drive-through funeral homes. History Out There’s Harold Peacock comes live from Barcaldine with the story of Colin “Bull” Thornton, the Ipswich Rugby League star whose controversial departure for Barcaldine in 1936 was blamed by some for costing Ipswich the Bulimba Cup. Bull later returned to become an Ipswich and Queensland representative captain, making his story an extraordinary piece of local Rugby League history. Sunday Mail journalist Jane Keogh takes listeners back to Brisbane’s colourful Warana Festival, remembering the huge community celebrations, elaborate floats, radio station displays, Miss Warana, multicultural performances and spectacular aviation displays. Plus Shane Bowering joins the morning conversation, there’s plenty of Ekka nostalgia as Queensland celebrates 150 years of the show, fishing gets a slightly unconventional update, and Sam Ingham-Myers delivers the latest Pub Goss from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels. Another wonderfully unpredictable morning of local stories, laughs, memories and conversations on Wake Up With Danny Hoyland.
Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee return for another lively Saturday morning on West Bremer Radio, mixing local stories, fascinating interviews, history, food, science and plenty of classic studio banter. Shane Baring weighs in on controversy surrounding FIFA before sharing the latest grant opportunities available through Red Tape Busters. With the regular fishing report temporarily off the hook, Danny and Damien explore some of the more unusual fishing lure names, including the Whopper Plopper, Drunken Disorderly and Slobber Knocker. Ranger Nick joins the program from Casino with a camp-oven recipe for native finger lime scones and reveals plans for an Australian Book of Records attempt involving a giant meatloaf shaped like Australia. Dr Deb Mills discusses promising developments in cancer vaccines and immunotherapy, including research aimed at teaching the immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells. She also explains how lifestyle choices may help prevent some cancers. Horticulturist Paul Plant busts the social media myth that every new plant must immediately be repotted, while Dr Janine Young explains how advanced scanning and artificial intelligence have helped researchers read an ancient Herculaneum scroll carbonised during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Food scientist Jeremy Rowland talks about judging native Australian honey at the Ekka, the unique qualities of stingless bee honey and why bees are essential to the world’s food supply. History Out There’s Harold Peacock shares the remarkable story of the Macadilla bore, once promoted as a miracle cure for everything from rheumatism to digestive problems—despite its water being described as both radioactive and a laxative. Sunday Mail journalist Jane Keogh traces Queensland’s long love affair with pineapples, from early farms and soldier settlements to the Golden Circle cannery, pineapple upside-down cake and the famous Big Pineapple. Jack Sim also delves into a mysterious 1971 telegram allegedly sent by devil worshippers from Toowong Cemetery, while Sam Ingham provides the latest from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels, including rugby, hearty pub meals and a fiery new food challenge. It is another packed episode featuring curious history, local characters, useful advice and plenty of laughs from Wake Up With Dr Dan.
Danny Hoyland kicks off another action-packed Saturday morning from a very chilly Ipswich, serving up plenty of laughs, spirited opinions, local information and fascinating conversations. Craig Charlton delivers the latest fishing report, including ideal weekend conditions, squid fishing tips and what is currently biting across Moreton Bay, offshore reefs and Fraser Island. Ranger Nick checks in live from the Mount Gravatt Show with a simple camp-oven recipe for Vegemite and cheese or Nutella and Milo damper scrolls. Dr Deb Mills explores research suggesting that regularly reading books may support brain health, lower dementia risk and even contribute to a longer life. Horticulturist Paul Plant explains how molasses can stimulate beneficial microbes in garden soil, while warning that it should only be used occasionally. The program also previews Bullarama at the Ipswich Showgrounds, featuring bull riding, family entertainment, food, markets and an after-party. Food scientist Jeremy Rowland discusses finding balance between healthy eating and enjoying food, while encouraging families to slow down, put away their phones and spend more time talking around the dinner table. History Out There’s Harold Peacock shares the connections between Ipswich and Darwin, including remarkable local characters, wartime history and his visit to see a Japanese Zero and B-52 bomber. Sunday Mail journalist Jane Keogh examines the changing understanding of military mental health, from shell shock in the First World War through to PTSD and Gulf War illness. Finally, Bee One Third founder Jack Stone explains why bees are essential to Australia’s food supply, the devastating impact of the Varroa mite and how rooftop beehives are helping restore pollination throughout urban communities. It is a packed morning of local personalities, useful advice, history, sport, entertainment and classic Danny Hoyland humour.
