<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Johnweeksshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnweeksshow]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:34:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is music while studying a helpful habit or hidden distraction?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are interested, today, May 25, on The John Weeks Show on 3MDR 97.1 FM (and streaming 3mdr.com) at 3pm E.S.T. (Melbourne Australia time), for my second interview, I will be talking with Dr Lindsey Cooke, Edith Cowan University (ECU). Topic: Is music while studying a helpful habit or hidden distraction? New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shed light on why so many students listen to background music while studying, and whether it helps or hinders their focus. ….. John...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/is-music-while-studying-a-helpful-habit-or-hidden-distraction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a139e74edb1760a64151b19</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:59:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_d11dadbfcd0543feb20fccda333b64ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_904,h_367,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Topic - Recent Koala Milk Study ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are interested, today, May 25, on The John Weeks Show on 3MDR 97.1 FM (and streaming 3mdr.com) at 3pm E.S.T. (Melbourne Australia time), I will be interviewing Manujaya W. Jayamanna Mohottige, Edith Cowan University (ECU) PhD candidate, to discuss a recent Koala milk study that may hold key to better care for orphaned joeys. New research into koala milk could prove crucial to future conservation of the iconic, yet endangered Australian species. .... John Weeks. . #koalas #NewResearch...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-topic-recent-koala-milk-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a138fcd8fa816dacc8425ec</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 23:57:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_22f8cafed9cb4b1694b41d7289c5f738~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discoveries In My Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walking around the garden (at my home in Upwey, Victoria, Australia), discovering new things, appreciating the beauty of nature, is very meditative for me. ... (and it keeps my blood pressure down as well :) ) .............  I captured these images today.  ... John Weeks #floralphotography #naturephotography #colours #upwey #johnweeksphotography . . . . .]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/discoveries-in-my-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a12cc1cf3bc0136e518594c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 10:06:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_9520d0522e57423296913523ca01633d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnnie Ray in Australia 1956]]></title><description><![CDATA[I discovered this article report from an early Time magazine that I have in my private collection about Johnnie Ray. Johnnie Ray (full name: John Alvin Ray, January 10, 1927 – February 24, 1990) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who became one of the biggest stars of the early 1950s. ....  John Weeks Report : ‘Crooner Ray &#38; Comforter – Dropped Hanky’ Published in Time magazine, 19 March 1956 Crybaby Crooner Johnnie (The Little White Cloud That Cried) Ray was close to real tears...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/johnnie-ray-in-australia-1956</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d3e8ab2731dece74f3254</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:07:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_b4c5fc7d98434acdb28ce8eccd9f3c1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_492,h_834,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview : Kevin Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are interested, here is the Podcast link to John Week’s interview with Kevin Jones last Monday 18 May 2026. Podcast site https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-weeks-show/the-john-weeks-show-podcast-2026-5-11 Move the audio slider to this time 1:11:24 to hear the interview. Kev Jones: “I am a 48 year journalist for (mostly) The Age and The Australian in Oz. I now work for the local papers in my semi-retirement, for Star in Pakenham. I produce the Hills local paper every week. I am also a...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-kevin-jones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bb428e8a70f90633f7780</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:53:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_fee17971b909407dbf57dee5b4f73243~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_980,h_804,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview : John Cuturilo]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are interested, here is the Podcast link to John Week’s interview with John Cuturilo last Monday 18 May 2026. Podcast site https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-weeks-show/the-john-weeks-show-podcast-2026-5-11 Move the audio slider to this time 0:16:31 to hear the interview. John Cuturilo. He is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association, holding a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Graduate Diploma of Counselling." Topic : Artificial Intelligence. What are the fears concerning...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-john-cuturilo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bb260e8a70f90633f73fc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:45:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_87cb9317d07446eaba61a61811a7f5f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_244,h_235,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Tree In Upwey]]></title><description><![CDATA[I captured this image a few days ago in Upwey (Victoria, Australia) .... John Weeks . #treephotography #johnweeksphotography #upwey. . . .]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/a-tree-in-upwey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ba8592fd8b3b696976761</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:03:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_14c742b93f994409ba2c233b34cd1589~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action At Kryal Castle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action at Kryal Castle yesterday (May 16, 2026) in Ballarat (Victoria, Australia). Photos by John Weeks. #johnweeksphotography #jousting #kryalcastleballarat #knights. . .]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/action-at-kryal-castle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ae2a60b9e4f37fd2c4b27</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:02:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_e00c1bc1b43d401ca7d3ba0a8c819389~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_884,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[About AI, What Are Your Concerns?]]></title><description><![CDATA[. Fears about AI span immediate societal impacts to speculative long-term existential risks. These concerns are widely discussed by the public, experts, policymakers, and AI researchers themselves. Public sentiment often leans toward caution: a 2025 Pew survey across 25 countries found a median of 34% of adults more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, with higher concern among older adults, women, and less-educated groups. I will be interviewing John Cuturilo this afternoon on the...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/about-ai-what-are-your-concerns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a5f100b9e4f37fd2b4a5c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:45:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_e63ca6a7d04e449385b7e8cefdc31c1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_754,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview: Kev Jones, Local Musician, With A Hope and A Dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[. To introduce, Kev Jones: "I am a 48 year journalist for (mostly) The Age and The Australian in Oz. I now work for the local papers in my semi-retirement, for Star in Pakenham. I produce the Hills local paper every week. I am also a singer and bassist who has played all over the Hills for decades, solo and with bands. My old band, Blast Tango, were sort of resident at Micawber Tavern for 25 years, back when they still were a music venue under the old management." I will be interviewing Kev...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-kev-jones-local-musician-with-a-hope-and-a-dream</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a56bf8ba6aec9a80e9b38</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:34:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_6bc065ac89a44b67a5f362dbbad037e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_534,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge's Choice Award For Bird Photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last night at the Hills Photographic Society Competition Night in Emerald (Victoria, Australia) I won the Judge's Choice Award. The theme of the competition was 'Birds And Animals'. Thank you to the Judge, Joseph Bailouni for his excellent judging and commentary on all of the photos that were submitted..... John Weeks Photography . #birdphotography #photoaward #lorikeet. . . . .]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/judge-s-choice-award-for-bird-photo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06575f9f0dce7b5990be7e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:18:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_14111fb71e2d4b04b5030b995aa77d95~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview - Lisa Byrne, Australian Singer/Songwriter]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the way, guys, you can listen to my interview with Lisa Byrne, on Monday, 11 May, 2026, by going to the podcast site: https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-weeks-show/the-john-weeks-show-podcast-2026-5-11 Move the audio slider to this time 59:48 to hear the interview. Singer/Songwriter Interview Series #35 - Lisa Byrne Lisa's recent release is a new song titled ‘Cold Hard Rain’ The single was inspired by Lisa’s life experience after more than two decades in the police force and her subsequent...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-lisa-byrne-australian-singer-songwriter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0508f1618ba45174004ece</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:38:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_c0bbb13601c949459f814bc2cfbe732b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview - Professor Olivera Simic of Griffith University]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the way, guys, you can listen to my interview with Professor Olivera Simic of Griffith University, on Monday, 11 May, 2026, by going to the podcast site: https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-weeks-show/the-john-weeks-show-podcast-2026-5-11 Move the audio slider to this time 23:00 to hear the interview. Topic: Olivera Simic discusses how ordinary leaders can become war criminals #warcriminals #OliveraSimic #GriffithUniversity #JohnWeeksShow #3MDR]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-professor-olivera-simic-of-griffith-university</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05079ae8ad7aab1e604f81</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:24:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_297ec3f45b1a4fe19c6afc47ad072af6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_529,h_704,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The John Weeks Show #64 20260511]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, 11 May, 2026, on the live-to-air The John Weeks Show on 3MDR 97.1 FM (and streaming 3mdr.com) at 3pm E.S.T. (Melbourne Australia time) INTERVIEW 1 Interview : Professor Olivera Simic of Griffith University Interview by John Weeks Topic: How ordinary leaders become war criminals How ordinary leaders become war criminals: an Aussie author reveals all As war dominates global headlines once again, a new book by a leading Australian legal scholar is offering a rare and deeply unsettling...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/the-john-weeks-show-64-20260511</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a010fd50cf45a42cca9379a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:25:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_0fec22f7470749d58794563e7b565047~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview – Jim Penman, founder and owner of Jim's Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio Interview – Jim Penman, a well-known Australian businessman, entrepreneur, author, and franchisor. He is best recognized as the founder and owner of Jim's Group, Australia's largest franchising network. If you are interested, here is the podcast link to my recent live-to-air radio interview with Jim Penman. Topics: Global birth rates; Modern lifestyles and addictions; Mental Health;  societal behavioural shifts; population &#38; social stability; Environment; Religious faith, and so much...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-jim-penman-founder-and-owner-of-jim-s-group</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f935486d919e5ce86e7caa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:15:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_ef975c509af24ff59c38ecca8ea2e55d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_264,h_262,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The John Weeks Show #63 20260504]]></title><description><![CDATA[The John Weeks Show #63 - 4 May 2026 The John Weeks Show on 3MDR 97.1 FM (and streaming 3mdr.com) at 3pm E.S.T.  This afternoon, I have only one interview to conduct on the John Weeks Show on 3MDR. Why? Because I have invited Jim Penman on the show, and I have allowed him an extensive amount of time to express his many views of life and beyond!. And who is Jim Penman you may ask? Jim Penman is a well-known Australian businessman, entrepreneur, author, and franchisor. He is best recognized as...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/the-john-weeks-show-63-20260504</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7dec27b1c42fb24f91c07</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:52:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_00418b02d91f42baa421047f3854430f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_696,h_441,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Two Faces Of A Butcher Bird]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have only noticed this for the first time that when you snap a photo of a butcher bird full on its face you get to see an another image of a bird in that face. Amazing Design! I posted this image on social media. The response I received was truly amazing! [Photo location : Belgrave, Victoria, Australia] #butcherbird #birdphotography #seagull  Social Media Comments Kathy B.  >  That’s so awesome! Ruth W.  >  Works for Magpies too, they have seagulls in their beaks!! Andrew B.  >  Same as the...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/the-two-faces-of-a-butcher-bird</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3f0e872dde517df29baa1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:39:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_8961ddb9662944b49e9f8d205e1f5fd8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_748,h_422,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview - Brett McAllen, CEO of @WORKSPACES]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are interested, here is the podcast link to my recent live-to-air radio interview with Brett McAllen is the CEO of @WORKSPACES - Topic: Industry expert predicts co-working will dominate commercial offices by 2030 Radio station 3MDR 97.1 FM : The John Weeks Show https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-weeks-show/the-john-weeks-show-podcast-2026-4-27 Simply move to the time of 1:23:28 to hear the conversation. John Weeks, Radio Presenter/Producer/Interviewer #workspaces   #smallbusiness  ...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-brett-mcallen-is-the-ceo-of-workspaces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f02e68705aca899d67ab4a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:51:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_0f7396510ff64eed953e279512b7a3fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_269,h_187,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview - Jack Kapoor, founder and managing director of Agile Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are interested, here is the podcast link to my recent live-to-air radio interview with Jack Kapoor, founder and managing director of Agile Energy. Topic: Fuel shock wake-up call: Aussie businesses urged to break reliance as energy crisis deepens. Radio station 3MDR 97.1 FM : The John Weeks Show https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-weeks-show/the-john-weeks-show-podcast-2026-4-27 Simply move to the time of 0:52:07 to hear the conversation. John Weeks, Presenter/Producer/Interviewer #fuelcrisis...]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-jack-kapoor-founder-and-managing-director-of-agile-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f02d1e705aca899d67a8f4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:46:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_0ca13e2db6584dd29d12e7815f5d2c4b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Interview - Chris Pearce, Chief Operating Officer, Manhari Recycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are interested, here is the podcast link to my recent live-to-air radio interview with Chris Pearce, Chief Operating Officer, Manhari Recycling. Topic: Buying a drink in a can, glass bottle or plastic container?  Radio station 3MDR 97.1 FM : The John Weeks Show https://omny.fm/shows/the-john-weeks-show/the-john-weeks-show-podcast-2026-4-27 Simply move to the time of 0:22:12 to hear the conversation. John Weeks, Presenter/Producer/Interviewer #recycling   #aluminium   #Manhari]]></description><link>https://johnweekstraveller.wixsite.com/johnweeksshow/post/radio-interview-chris-pearce-chief-operating-officer-manhari-recycling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f02bad705aca899d67a64c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:41:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28e576_5ce96961aaf94d908668c792b31bdfab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_814,h_544,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Weeks</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>