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Welcome to Ross Recommends. The simple aim: To help you get more out of your spare time!

We've never had more options on what we can watch, read, visit, eat, drink and generally do -- but the paradox of choice is that it can be paralyzing: Sometimes it feels like we spend longer scrolling through streaming channels than actually watching them!

That's where Ross Recommends comes in. Every couple of weeks, radio legend and former lawyer Ross Stevenson will be joined by experts and friends to talk about what they've been loving, and why it's worth your while.

Movies, music, articles, day trips, hobbies... anything goes. Think of it as part-review show, part-book club and part-life advice, with plenty of learning and laughs along the way!

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TRAILER: Two Each Way

TRAILER: Two Each Way

Ross Stevenson and Hamish McLachlan believe horse racing people are never boring and love to catch up, talk about racing. The love, the trauma, the losses and the wins.Introducing Two Each Way - a horse racing podcast to celebrate the people and stories around it and a place for mates to get together and discuss their very good day or vent how fortune abandoned them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TRAILER: Two Each Way

TRAILER: Two Each Way

Ross Stevenson and Hamish McLachlan believe horse racing people are never boring and love to catch up, talk about racing. The love, the trauma, the losses and the wins.Introducing Two Each Way - a horse racing podcast to celebrate the people and stories around it and a place for mates to get together and discuss their very good day or vent how fortune abandoned them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross's Mailbag!

Ross's Mailbag!

As Ross Recommends signs off for 2023, we're clearing out the mailbag with YOUR recommendations. Listen in as Ross reacts to all your suggestions that you've sent through throughout the year.Ross Recommends will be back in 2024, if you have a recommendation, reflection or suggestion email rossrecommends@nine.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Recommends an all-action blockbuster

Ross Recommends an all-action blockbuster

Jim Schembri joins Ross to talk all things Equalizer franchise after the third installment was released earlier this year. Jim also gives Ross his impressions of Ridley Scott's Napolean and has his very own delicious recommendation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Recommends detectives with Rod Wilson

Ross Recommends detectives with Rod Wilson

Rod Wilson joins Ross to recommend the life of a detective. He delves into the infamous case of Paul Denyer, with this podcast being recorded hours before the news broke that the Frankston serial killer would remain behind bars for the rest of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN | WATCH: An underrated British rock band and a Netflix smash hit

LISTEN | WATCH: An underrated British rock band and a Netflix smash hit

Ross is back with a double recommendation, something to listen to and something to watch! He's joined by ex-Socceroo Jimmy Tansey to reflect on Beckham's Netflix documentary and lawyer Justin Lawrence recommends British rock band ELO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Leonard takes Ross on a pub tour through Fitzroy, AND: Alan Howe's back for songs without choruses

Tony Leonard takes Ross on a pub tour through Fitzroy, AND: Alan Howe's back for songs without choruses

In this episode of Ross Recommends, Ross welcomes Tony Leonard to talk about the mighty pub scene in Fitzroy, and Alan Howe recommends songs without choruses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Recommends his own GP! And a renowned operatic performance

Ross Recommends his own GP! And a renowned operatic performance

Ross welcomes his very own GP, Dr Mary-Anne Lancaster, to talk all things general practice and find out what's going on with his "bung eye". And artistic director of Victorian Opera, Richard Mills, sings the praises of renowned opera singer Maria Callas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Recommends John Cleese and Fawlty Towers

Ross Recommends John Cleese and Fawlty Towers

In this special feature episode, Ross speaks with one of his idols, John Cleese, to talk comedy, Fawlty Towers and everything in between. To compliment this episode, Gary Lechte joins Ross as they deliver their top five Fawlty Towers moments of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH and WALK: Rob Sitch recommends the perfect TV show

WATCH and WALK: Rob Sitch recommends the perfect TV show

Ross welcomes his good friend Rob Sitch to talk about a TV show that combines several personal passions, and we cross to the US as Ross explores a hobby he took up while in the United Kingdom!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LONDON: Ross' Magical Music Tour

LONDON: Ross' Magical Music Tour

There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends. In this episode, Ross takes you to the places in London where some of the world's greatest songs were born.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE | DRINK: Sydney and any wine but Merlot

LIVE | DRINK: Sydney and any wine but Merlot

There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends. In this episode, Tim Blackwell tries to convince Ross that Sydney is better than Melbourne, and Ross recommends something to drink with Steve Webber. Tim recommends streaming guide ‘Just Watch’ Steve recommends the Sinapius Gamay from Tasmania and Yangarra Blanc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN | COMMUTE: Sad songs and the joys of train travel

LISTEN | COMMUTE: Sad songs and the joys of train travel

Welcome to the latest episode of Ross Recommends where Ross reflects on the power of a sad song with music journalist Jane Gazzo, and also delves into what makes train travel so special with the founder of Get Lost magazine Justin Jamieson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRAVEL | PEOPLE: Ross welcomes his partner Sarah for a holiday special!

TRAVEL | PEOPLE: Ross welcomes his partner Sarah for a holiday special!

Ross recommends a trip to the Aeolian Islands with his partner Sarah and Societa Isole Eolie president Sam Portelli. Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano talks to Ross about country people. TRAVEL0:45 - Ross recommends the Aeolian Islands with Sarah 16:57 - Societa Isole Eolie president Sam Portelli also recommends the Aeolian Islands PEOPLE19:10 - Ross recommends country people with Emma Germano 36:05 - Emma recommends 'lizarding'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Recommends the life and works of the great John Clarke

Ross Recommends the life and works of the great John Clarke

In this very special episode, Ross recommends the life and works of his former writing partner and good friend John Clarke, who sadly passed away in 2017. To do this, Ross welcomes Lorin Clarke - John's daughter - to the studio to remember the extraordinary life of her father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECTATE | READ: Andy Lee and Ross's FIRST ever producer!

SPECTATE | READ: Andy Lee and Ross's FIRST ever producer!

There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In this episode, Ross recommends AFL with Andy Lee and the book 'Something for the Pain' with Andrew Rule. SPECTATE1:11 - Ross recommends AFL to Andy 23:12 - Andy recommends MEATER READ25:00 - Ross recommends 'Something for the pain' by Gerald Murnane to Andrew Rule 38:35 - Andrew recommends author Bill Barich to RossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PLAY | LISTEN: Greatest duets with Alan Howe

PLAY | LISTEN: Greatest duets with Alan Howe

There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In this episode, Ross recommends word games with Adam Spencer and the greatest duets of all time with Alan Howe. PLAY0:47 - Contexto 13:58 - Redactlehttps://redactlegame.com/ LISTEN15:24 - Greatest duets of all timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH | LISTEN | VISIT: A French village frozen in time

WATCH | LISTEN | VISIT: A French village frozen in time

There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In Season 2 Episode 3, Ross recommends Welcome to Wrexham with Damian Tardio, (0:55) WATCHWelcome to Wrexham with Damian Tardio Damian recommends: Sunderland 'Til I Die, Diego Maradona (film) and Year of the Dogs (12:45) LISTENBagpipes with Kevin Conlon Kevin recommends: The Highland Gathering in Maryborough (21:17) VISITFrench village Oradour-sur-Glane with Yannick Thoraval Yannick recommends: Goggle BoxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EAT | SEE | GO: The king of pasta

EAT | SEE | GO: The king of pasta

There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In Season 2 Episode 2, Ross recommends Carbonara with Guy Grossi, something to see (and the BEST way to see it) with Michelle Mickhan and somewhere to go with Neil Breen. EATCarbonara Guy recommends: His mum's world class lasagne SEEThe Taj Mahal Michelle recommends: Travelling to Columbia GOBrisbane Neil recommends: Watching The Banshees of Inisherin and The WhaleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APPRECIATE | TAKE UP | LISTEN TO: Ross's inner-nerd REVEALED

APPRECIATE | TAKE UP | LISTEN TO: Ross's inner-nerd REVEALED

There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In Season 2 Episode 1, Ross recommends listening out and appreciating birdsong with Sean Dooley, something to take up with jockey, Craig Williams and something to listen to with the Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral, Philip Nicholls. APPRECIATE1:06 - Listening to Australian birds 14:18 - Sean recommends: non-alcoholic cocktails TAKE UP15:00 - Horse racing 27:54 - Craig recommends: John from Aus Dogwww.ausdog.com.au LISTEN TO28:30 - Handel's Messiah 44:16 - Philip recommends: Going to a concertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EAT | DRINK | LISTEN: BONUS Christmas Special

EAT | DRINK | LISTEN: BONUS Christmas Special

There's not enough time in the day to spend it figuring out what to watch, hear and... do! So in Ross Recommends, Ross Stevenson does all the heavy-lifting for you with the help of experts and friends.In this episode, Ross is joined by podcast (and 3AW Breakfast) producer Emilia Fuller as she finds out Ross's guide to the perfect Christmas. EAT0:46 - Turducken DRINK4:44 - Wine LISTEN TO5:44 - Phil Spector's Christmas and Jimmy BarnesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.