RadPod

There is a way for aspiring researchers to intertwine with international colleagues through The Dorothy Lorimer Bursary.

LIVE from #ASMIRT2026, Steve joins past-ASMIRT President Carolyn Heyes to discuss Dr. Laura Di Michele's amazing experience in bringing back overseas research from Optimax; and unpack how radiographers can get packed, and return home with more than just a gift-shop souvenir.

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Sometimes a simple conversation can create a powerful patient / practitioner partnership. Join Steve and guest Charlotte Beardmore from the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) in the UK, as they explore what it means to embed patient perspectives into decision-making, why it matters for clinical practice, and how we can all make long-lasting impact from short conversations.

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Please be advised, the following episode contains medical terminology that some listeners may find discomforting.

With a long history in Radiation Therapy (RT), Brachytherapy is known for its precision in targeting small tissue cancers, its quick recovery time and minimally invasive nature. Join Steve in Episode 11 alongside senior Brachytherapy experts Sharon Oultram and Sylvia Hanna, for a light and informative introduction to o...

How well do you know your entitlements as a Medical Radiation Professional? If you’re employed in the public sector, do you know what’s in your Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), and where you can find it? In this episode of RadPod, Steve sits down with Marnie Leighton – a passionate advocate for EBA education - from the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in Queensland, to highlight important in...

In the revised MRPBA Professional Capabilities, which come into effect on March 30, 2026 there are changes to what Medical Radiation Practitioners must be able to do to practise safely and professionally. In this episode we chat with Cara Miller, Chair of the Medical Radiation Practitioners Board of Australia. Cara takes us through the changes to the professional capabilities and answers all your burning questions.  

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What happens when radiography leaves the hospital and hits the road? In this episode, we talk to Fran Langenberg, the CT Lead for Melbourne’s Mobile Stroke Units. These ambulances are equipped with a CT scanner and a radiographer on board, allowing on the spot stroke imaging and treatment. Hear about the rewards, challenges, and professional opportunities that come with imaging in a mobile environment.

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Do you consider the equipment, technology and infrastructure available to you make your practice possible? Radiography and radiation therapy in low-to-middle income countries face challenges such as limited or out-dated equipment, shortages of skilled staff and inadequate facilities. In this episode of RadPod, host Steve Lacey talks with radiographer, Jacob Ago and radiation therapist, Craig Opie who have experienced these co...

Sometimes we favour certain colleagues and clinical placement students over others, without meaning to. This can have a profound effect on the workplace and the individuals involved. Join clinical educators Jess Watson and Leah Grinsted as they discuss real experiences of the Halo Effect, uncover subtle inequalities and share insights on creating a fairer, more supportive working environment.

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Patient care is at the heart of the medical radiation professions, but how do the experiences of the professionals influence the way they interact with patients? In this first episode of RadPod, we are joined by radiographer, Karim Yacoub and radiation therapist, Jarrod Prohasky. Karim and Jarrod share their childhood hospital journeys and explain how these experiences shaped their professional attitudes. The music in this episode...