The transition for elite sportsmen and women into midlife sport is a tricky one.

The difficulty surrounds the fact you are aging and the wonderful skills, strength, competition for a sport you have loved and endeared yourself with for many years isn't fun anymore.

Therefore a pivot needs to be made. The search for competition, fun and contribution begins again.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed catching up with Mike Santo a decorated basketballer with the Warragul Warriors who has now turned his focus to the world of golf and is loving every moment.

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Ed caught up this week with James 'Jim' Moginie best known for his work with Midnight Oil of which he was a founding member, guitarist, keyboardist, singer and leading songwriter.

Jim leans into his beginnings with his band The Family Dog after the break up of Midnight Oil and how his mums garage rekindled his imagination for music for use in different platforms.

Jim is touring Gippsland with his band the The Family Dog and will be performing Live at the Bundy on Friday October 17.

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For over a decade Emma Wiggle (Yellow wiggle) captivated the young hearts of a generation.

Emma Watkins stepped away from that role and has been on a new creative journey with the Emma Memma.

Inspired by Emma Memma’s latest album,Jungle Picnic, the live show transforms playful songs into a joyful, movement-fiilled experience for children and the families.

Ed caught up with Emma in the middle of her national tour to have a yarn and a laugh ahead of the Traralgon performance on September 29.

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Alice and Rowan from Allyrow popped into the Triple M Gippsland Studio to have a yarn with Ed about their recent UK tour and a bunch of gigs coming up interstate.

Allyrow have has a massive year recording new music and are set to host their "BIGGEST SHOW TO DATE" in Yarram Gippsland on August 22 at the regent theatre.

Enjoy a laugh, some good tunes and a good time with Allyrow on Ed For Breakfast 6am-9am Weekdays on Triple M Gippsland

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It wasn't the season Gippsland United Basketball fans wanted in 2026 Big V Mens Championship division.

Injuries cruelled the the team right throughout the season leaving the club to scramble to find replacement players and search for momentum.

Ilisia Washington was a late call up to fill a vacant import position after Jalin Wimberly tore his achilles on the eve of the season.

Known as Iceman to his teammates, Ilisia sat down with Ed to discuss his journey in the spot and his drive to get the best out of himself whilst searching for success with Gippsland United.

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Some wonderful musicians are set to tour Gippsland over the next month.

Phil Jamieson is one of those talented musicians, par taking in a adventure around the nation with his PJ AIR Tour and new music ready to be unleashed on the Gippsland audience.

The former Grinspoon front man joined Ed for a chat about the tour, new music, fashion and their pure dislike for tan coloured pants!

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Its been a roller-coaster season for the Gippsland United Basketball club as both the men and women's teams have struggled to find a rhythm in 2026 BIG V Basketball.

Injuries, player availability, travel issues have all lead to inconsistent results on the court.

Yet, one player who has thrived this season since joining GU, has been import Forward Bryce Brown.

Bryce joins Ed on this episode of Talking Gippsland and talks about the move to Gippsland, his pathway in the sport and his passion for the game.

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In this episode Ed is joined by singer song writer Misty Harlowe in the Triple M Gippsland studio for a yarn about her latest release Come to me Darlin.

The conversation weaves through eating Clag glue to Ed possibly playing the banjo with Misty's Pa on the next album! (Wishful thinking from Ed).

Enjoy a laugh, a good natter and an special musical treat on Talking Gippsland with Misty Harlowe.

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