This week is a fit check. Sort of …
This week is all about how we choose to present ourselves to the world, whether we are seeking affirmation or planning to defy societal expectations.
Bring a hat by Sam Elkin
Our first story was originally performed as part of QueerStories live storytelling event in Mparntwe last year.
Sam explores a space between gender affirming care and hair … or hair loss.
Written and performed by Sam Elkin
Special thanks to NTWF and 8CCC 102.1fm. You can hear more performances from the night by checking out the NTWF podcast.
The Clippers by Mel Bakewell
Sometimes hair as a social symbol is just a little too much to bear, and maybe it’s better to go against expectations and just chop it all off.
Produced by Mel Bakewell
Music: Myrian by Blue Dot Sessions
The Subtle Art of Chill Guy Nicknames by Jay De Leon Lagman
But it’s not just all about who has hair and who doesn’t. Sometimes it’s just the way you present yourself to the world. And the way the world lays claim to you in response with the ancient art of nicknames.
You know the whole Romeo-and-Juliet-whats-in-a-name thing? Well, for Jay, a name, or at least a nickname, can be everything.
Writer, illustrator: Jay De Leon Lagman
Sound Designer: Matthew Forbes
That story was recorded live as part of an All The Best x Read To Me live storytelling event, ExtraOrdinary Tales in 2025, supported by the City of Sydney.
All the Best Credits
Host: Gabriella Accaria
Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos
Production Manager: Kwame Slusher
Digital Trainee: Imogen Brosnan
Mixed & Compiled: Emma Higgins
Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
Special shout-out to all our volunteers