About the Show James O'Loghlin James O'Loghlin is one of the most popular stand-up comedians in Australia and is very excited about hosting the only national televised forum for new ideas in Australia. A former lawyer and radio broadcaster on 702 ABC Sydney 's evening program for the past two years, James brings an enticing mix of experience and an exuberant curiosity for objects to the role of host on 'The New Inventors'. James insists the star of 'The New Inventors' is Australian ingenuity and resourcefulness. 'It's the inventions that make people who are watching go "gosh", and we've already got some amazing ones. I went "gosh" eight times in an hour the other day.' James says the people and process of inventing fascinate him. 'I think it is extraordinary that some people can imagine something that isn't there and then create it  -- can see a hole that most of us don't even notice and then come along and fill it.' He says there will be room in The New Inventors to throw a bit of humour into the mix. 'It's just a matter of getting the balance right between serious and funny,' he says. 'I want to make sure that people get a fair say about what they have invented and how it works and give the panellists an opportunity to comment.'