Sydney Tonight

Lachlan A'Court
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The variety show celebrating all things that make Sydney special: Sydney Tonight with Lachlan A'Court. Featuring special guests (musicians Cat and Calmell, football commentator Robbie Thomson) and answering important questions like: can you outrun the light rail? And how do you get to the airport for free? Sydney Tonight is here to remind you that despite it all, Sydney stands head and shoulders above any other city in Australia. So whether you’re in Blacktown or Bankstown, Chatswood or Chippendale, listen in as Sydney Tonight unpacks the week that was. Created on Gadigal and Darug Country.

  1. 27 FEB · BONUS

    BONUS- Doing Kath And Kim Impressions At School Assembly With Alex Lee

    As school captain, Alex Lee had to get creative in order to entertain her classmates. And whether she was quoting Kath and Kim at assembly or threatening to kick people in the head if they didn't give her a dollar, she more than delivered! In this bonus episode, Alex (The Checkout, Win The Week, Dragon Friends) joins me to talk about almost everything she has ever done! From interviewing somebody on a rollercoaster at Luna Park, to dressing up as the Tooth Fairy on The Checkout, to her new show Tonight At The Museum which premiers on Wednesday 4th March. This is the final bonus episode of Sydney Tonight for a little while, but we will be back in a few weeks with more guests, stories, and Sydney knowledge than could fit on a train carriage during peak hour! Sydney Tonight is produced at 2SER studios in Ultimo, Sydney. The show is broadcast every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from Chatswood to Cherrybrook, Blacktown to Bankstown, Parramatta to Penrith! Catch interview clips, videos, and other extra Sydney Tonight content here! If you have a story about Sydney that you think needs to be told, get in touch through the email! This podcast is recorded on Gadigal and Dharug Land. We pay respects to Elders past and present.

    35 min

  2. 24 FEB

    Ep 9- Sydney's Cafes Are Officially Better Than Melbourne's! With Alex Lee

    After a list of the 100 best coffee shops in the entire world was published last week, we can now officially say that Sydney has better cafes than Melbourne. Two cafes in Sydney made the top 5, with Melbourne's highest ranking all the way down in 27th! But just how good is a coffee from one of these top ranked cafes? And does it taste noticeably better than a coffee from an average cafe? To find out, my producer Aspen and I visited Toby's Estate in Chippendale for an experiment. You'll also meet comedian and TV presenter Alex Lee as she joins me in the Sydney Tonight studios to talk about being a school captain, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and why she is actually the perfect example of a life well lived. Alex will be starring in the new ABC show Tonight At The Museum which kicks off on Wednesday 4th March so be sure to tune in for that! And you're probably sleeping on Dulwich Hill- one of the greatest suburbs in Sydney. Nathan Roach and Juliet Timmerman got out to "the pot of gold at the end of the L1 line" this week to find out what makes it such a special place to be. And between the new metro station, the three light rail stops, and the rocket ship monument, they were spoilt for choice. Thank you to Mark Williamson, Aspen Beilharz, Lee Chan, Alex Lee, Nathan Roach, and Juliet Timmerman! Sydney Tonight is produced at 2SER studios in Ultimo, Sydney. The show is broadcast every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from Chatswood to Cherrybrook, Blacktown to Bankstown, Parramatta to Penrith!  Catch interview clips, videos, and other extra Sydney Tonight content here!  If you have a story about Sydney that you think needs to be told, get in touch through the email!     This podcast is recorded on Gadigal and Dharug Land. We pay respects to Elders past and present.

    21 min

  3. 20 FEB · BONUS

    BONUS- The Secret To Haggling In Sydney With Daniel Nour

    If you're still paying full price for things when you go out shopping then you are a chump! Haggling is the new meta, and Daniel Nour's father has perfected it. Luckily, if you're new to bargainmaxing then Danny explains just how to do it in this bonus episode of Sydney Tonight. Danny is an author and performer whose first book How To Dodge Flying Sandals was released last year, and he joined me this week to talk all about it and much more! You'll hear stories of some disaster first dates he went on, how he appeared on a Christian TV show on SBS, fighting with his family, and his love for Nigella Lawson. Sydney Tonight is produced at 2SER studios in Ultimo, Sydney. The show is broadcast every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from Chatswood to Cherrybrook, Blacktown to Bankstown, Parramatta to Penrith!  Catch interview clips, videos, and other extra Sydney Tonight content here!  If you have a story about Sydney that you think needs to be told, get in touch through the email!     This podcast is recorded on Gadigal and Dharug Land. We pay respects to Elders past and present.

    27 min

  4. 17 FEB

    Ep 8- When Will The Metro Trackwork Be Over?! with Daniel Nour

    After years of waiting for the Sydney Metro extension through to Bankstown to be over, you might be growing a little impatient. Fortunately, I've brought project manager of the Sydney Metro, Mr Martin Place, on the show to get some updates. I also get out of Sydney for the first time on the show this week, heading down to Melbourne to see how their new metro is doing in comparison to our own. The Melbourne Metro opened up at the end of 2025 and they have been loving it down there, so while I was in the area I checked it out for myself and found more than a few similarities... And finally, you'll meet Daniel Nour (author, performer) to talk about his book How To Dodge Flying Sandals, learning to haggle for things from his father, and going on one of the worst dates that I have ever heard about. You can catch Danny at the Mardi Gras debate on Thursday 19th February! Thanks to Mark Williamson, Nathan Roach, and Daniel Nour. Sydney Tonight is produced at 2SER studios in Ultimo, Sydney. The show is broadcast every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from Chatswood to Cherrybrook, Blacktown to Bankstown, Parramatta to Penrith!  Catch interview clips, videos, and other extra Sydney Tonight content here!  If you have a story about Sydney that you think needs to be told, get in touch through the email!     This podcast is recorded on Gadigal and Dharug Land. We pay respects to Elders past and present.

    20 min

  5. 12 FEB · BONUS

    BONUS- The Cook River Is Pretty Brown With Chloe Maddren

    Thought you'd heard the last of Chloe Maddren for this week? Think again! In this bonus episode you'll hear the full interview with the comedian and podcaster who is winning the hearts and minds of all Sydney Tonight listeners (or at least my mum's). Chloe talks to me about her podcast The Friend Request in which she searches for a best friend and reveals that part of the reason she started the show at all was to meet people after moving to Sydney from Brisbane! She also talks about her past life as a musician, why she loves Adventure Time, and tells the story of taking French classes while pretending she herself was French. Sydney Tonight is produced at 2SER studios in Ultimo, Sydney. The show is broadcast every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from Chatswood to Cherrybrook, Blacktown to Bankstown, Parramatta to Penrith!  Catch interview clips, videos, and other extra Sydney Tonight content here!  If you have a story about Sydney that you think needs to be told, get in touch through the email!     This podcast is recorded on Gadigal and Dharug Land. We pay respects to Elders past and present.

    37 min

  6. 10 FEB

    Ep 7- Could You Be An Okay Stand Up Comedian? With Chloe Maddren

    This week on the show I test you on your knowledge of Sydney suburbs with the help of producers Nathan Roach and Aspen Beilharz. If you think you know this city then play along to see just how many suburbs you can guess based off a short description. It sparked some controversy though as the question of whether or not the hub that is Central Station is within Surry Hills. I also got out of the studio this week and attempted to find out once and for all how hard writing a stand up comedy joke could be. As somebody who has never tried stand up but used to be quietly confident I'd end up doing it, it was an incredibly humbling experience and not one I think I will ever be attempting again! With the help of comedian Max Dary I gave myself just 20 minutes to write a joke that he would be performing during his set, and it turns out that joke writing is not as simple as you might think. So if you're considering getting into stand up but don't know whether it's for you, allow me to be your guinea pig and show you just what you're in for. And finally, you'll hear from my guest this week comedian Chloe Maddren! Chloe hosts The Friend Request podcast in which she searches for a best friend- a show that came about from a genuine need to meet people after moving to Sydney from Brisbane! Chloe also spoke to me about dealing with having a pretty common name, why she told people she was French for several years of her life, and her belief that everybody in Sydney is just too hot. Thank you to Mark Williamson, Nathan Roach, Aspen Beilharz, Max Dary, and Chloe Maddren. Sydney Tonight is produced at 2SER studios in Ultimo, Sydney. The show is broadcast every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from Chatswood to Cherrybrook, Blacktown to Bankstown, Parramatta to Penrith!  Catch interview clips, videos, and other extra Sydney Tonight content here!  If you have a story about Sydney that you think needs to be told, get in touch through the email!  This podcast is recorded on Gadigal and Dharug Land. We pay respects to Elders past and present.

    24 min

  7. 2 FEB · BONUS

    BONUS- Phone Is Bad, Brain Is Good with Nina Oyama

    If you didn't get enough of Nina Oyama in last week's episode of Sydney Tonight then you're in luck because I've got our full chat for you right here! Nina spoke to me about being on Taskmaster, travelling to Japan with Shaun Micallef, her major work in Year 12, and her thoughts on the Biscoff Greek yoghurt cheesecake that she keeps seeing on TikTok. Make sure you get to The Comedy Store on Sunday 8th February to see Nina record her stand up show- you can grab your tickets here. Sydney Tonight is produced at 2SER studios in Ultimo, Sydney. The show is broadcast every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from Chatswood to Cherrybrook, Blacktown to Bankstown, Parramatta to Penrith!  Catch interview clips, videos, and other extra Sydney Tonight content here!  If you have a story about Sydney that you think needs to be told, get in touch through the email!  This podcast is recorded on Gadigal and Dharug Land. We pay respects to Elders past and present.

    36 min

  8. 27 JAN

    Ep 6- Is It Impossible To Find Love In Sydney? With Nina Oyama

    You've almost definitely heard the complaints that Sydney is not an easy city to date in. People don't try very hard and stay in their own little groups. So this week, Annabelle Moore puts herself out there by attending a speed dating event to see if it really is that difficult to find love in Sydney. After trying her hand on Tinder, Hinge, and all the other apps, she's turned to a more unorthodox approach to meet her match. But will it work? And could it be the key for you to find that someone special? Comedian, writer, and actor Nina Oyama joins me in the Sydney Tonight studios this week to tell you why she almost prefers writing comedy for kids than for adults. She also talks about one of her first jobs in Sydney- hosting trivia nights around the city- as well as what it was like to appear on Taskmaster Australia! Nina is starring in the new movie The Pout Pout Fish alongside Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation) and will be performing her stand up show at the Comedy Store in Moore Park on Sunday 8th February. And finally, Sydney during summer is at the top of countless international tourist bucket lists, but when people arrive in the harbour city they seem to always flock to the same things. The Opera House is nice but what about Stanmore Maccas? Nathan Roach makes the argument that his suburb should be the next go-to spot for tourists coming to Sydney! You'll also hear from other Sydney siders as to why their area is worth visiting and what they have to offer. Thank you to Mark Williamson, Nathan Roach, Annabelle Moore, and Nina Oyama. Sydney Tonight is produced at 2SER studios in Ultimo, Sydney. The show is broadcast every Tuesday night at 7:30pm from Chatswood to Cherrybrook, Blacktown to Bankstown, Parramatta to Penrith!  Catch interview clips, videos, and other extra Sydney Tonight content here!  If you have a story about Sydney that you think needs to be told, get in touch through the email!  This podcast is recorded on Gadigal and Dharug Land. We pay respects to Elders past and present.

    22 min
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The variety show celebrating all things that make Sydney special: Sydney Tonight with Lachlan A'Court. Featuring special guests (musicians Cat and Calmell, football commentator Robbie Thomson) and answering important questions like: can you outrun the light rail? And how do you get to the airport for free? Sydney Tonight is here to remind you that despite it all, Sydney stands head and shoulders above any other city in Australia. So whether you’re in Blacktown or Bankstown, Chatswood or Chippendale, listen in as Sydney Tonight unpacks the week that was. Created on Gadigal and Darug Country.

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  • Creator
    Lachlan A'Court
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lachlan A'Court
  • Show Website
    Sydney Tonight

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