Tag: Melanie Bakewell

  • #607 In the Family

    #607 In the Family

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    This week: two stories about matriarchs in the Mediterranean and the lingering presence of lineage in the present day.  The birth of honoured peasant In our first story, Peter Polites tells us the story of Midwife Friday who assisted in the birth of his mother in a small village in Greece.  Through the eyes of…

  • #606 All The Best of Jesse Cox

    #606 All The Best of Jesse Cox

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    What do you do when all of your stories fall through the day before you go to air?  A. Run repeats B. Make a whole new show in 24 hours… In today’s special episode we’re taking you back to the wonderfully chaotic early days of All The Best, to reflect on the legacy of Jesse…

  • #598 Stay Focused

    #598 Stay Focused

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    This week, stories about how hard it is to stay focused these days. Dumb Phones by Sam Irvine Our first story this week follows this line of thinking, with a personal experiment using old technology. A Close Shave by Jining Wen Next up, a barber experiences a time crunch. Cooking as Distraction by Kepuyan Wu…

  • #579 In The Studio: William Yang & Olana Janfa

    #579 In The Studio: William Yang & Olana Janfa

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    This week we’re taking you into the artists’ studio, sharing the stories of artists that weren’t always celebrated by traditional Australian art institutions…until recently. By venturing into the studio, we discover personal stories and the way these artist’s encourage us to interrogate our ways of thinking and spark new self-awareness or insight. William Yang First…

  • #413 Join The Club

    #413 Join The Club

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    Having an obscure passion can make you feel like a bit of an outsider. Until you find a tribe of people who love the thing you’re into, just as much as you do.