Linda Marigliano
Linda Marigliano | |
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| Born | Carmelinda Marigliano September 27, 1984 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Media personality, television and radio host, podcaster, musician, DJ |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Triple J, FBi Radio, teenagersintokyo, Tough Love podcast, The Dream Club podcast |
Linda Marigliano (born Carmelinda Marigliano on 27 September 1984) is an Australian media personality, recognized for her roles as a television and radio host, podcaster, musician, and DJ. She gained prominence through her involvement with Triple J and FBi Radio. Additionally, she was the bass guitarist for the indie rock group teenagersintokyo.
Early life and education
Marigliano was born in Sydney, Australia, and has both Chinese and Italian heritage. Her given name honors her paternal grandmother, Carmelinda. Her father works professionally as a hairdresser. She completed her secondary education at St George Girls High School located in Kogarah, followed by earning a degree in media and communications from the University of Sydney.
Career
Marigliano’s broadcasting journey started in 2003 at FBi Radio where she hosted the weekday afternoon program. She initially joined Triple J on a casual basis before securing a permanent position in 2007 as the weekday lunch show presenter. The following year, she co-hosted the afternoon drive slot alongside Scott Dooley. By 2012, she took over the evening program Good Nights, succeeding Super Request. In 2018, she transitioned to hosting Triple J Mornings during weekdays, taking over from Zan Rowe.
At the close of 2019, Marigliano departed Triple J to pursue television presenting opportunities with ABC Television, where she hosted programs such as What is Music? and co-presented The Set alongside Dylan Alcott. The latter series reached its third season in 2021.
In the podcasting arena, Marigliano has been the host of Tough Love and produced an in-depth exploration titled Tame Impala – The Slow Rush: A Deep Dive with Kevin Parker, focusing on Tame Impala’s 2020 album The Slow Rush. She also co-hosts The Dream Club with journalist Brooke Boney on LiSTNR. At the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards, The Dream Club earned Best Indigenous Podcast while Tough Love received Best Lockdown Podcast honors.
Her television appearances include guest spots on SBS Food’s The Cook Up with Adam Liaw and the ABC comedy series At Home Alone Together.
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- 1984 births
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- Living people
- Triple J announcers
- Australian women radio presenters
- Australian people of Chinese descent
- Australian people of Italian descent
- Australian people of Malaysian descent
- Musicians from Sydney
- 21st-century Australian musicians
- University of Sydney alumni