Tag: Culture
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S2E24 – Maikio community – peasant farming in Aotearoa
On today’s show, we hear about the low tech, peasant farming, intentional community in the north of New Zealand where Andy spent a couple of months in late 2022/early 2023. I talk to a few different members of the community about what they do and why. Originally broadcast 05/05/23
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S2E22 – Sport and Politics
On today’s show we are talking sport! We cover a few of the many facets of people running around a field after a ball including: Reclink CEO Dave Wells on how that organisation uses sport to connect marginalized people and build life skills, comedian Craig Quartermaine on the links between footy and Aboriginal culture, academic…
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S2E21 – Psychogeography
Today’s show is on a favourite topic of mine – “psychogeography”. Its a word with many vague definitions, but basically it’s about exploring how we interact with the places we live in. I speak to a couple of practitioners – Vanessa Berry (author of Mirror Sydney) and Nick Gadd (Melbourne Circle). Originally broadcast 10/02/23
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S1E26 – Festival of Dangerous Ideas
On today’s show we check in with the Festival of Dangerous Ideas which is taking place this weekend in Sydney. What makes an idea dangerous? Is it important listening to ideas that challenge us and society? I speak to festival organiser Simon Longstaff, plus a couple of the speakers – Sisonke Msimang on the racial…
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S1E22 – Radical music and community media
Today’s show is all about radical music and media. I interview Khepa Markhno, Mat Ward and Russell Henderson – three people who are out there regularly making independent media that promotes radical music. Originally published 12/08/22
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S1E21 – (Dis)solution Journal
This week’s show is about the brand new radical journal (Dis)solution. I chat to editor and author Morgan Heenan, plus we hear about some of the contributions from Srishti Chatterjee, Yin Paradies and Ruby Thorburn. Originally published 05/08/22
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S1E15 – Conversations with coal miners
Today’s show is all about conversations with coal miners – in the light of an election result where the cities voted resoundingly for climate action but mining regions did not; I speak to folks who are trying to engage miners in climate conversations. Grant Howard worked for four decades in coal mines and is now…
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S1E10 – Marriage
This week’s show is all about marriage! To mark my own upcoming nuptials we talk about marriage from a few perspectives, including chatting with feminist skeptic Larysa, domestic violence survivor Annika, and Alicia who is in a same sex marriage. Plus super special in studio guest – my fiancee Bek! Originally broadcast 22/04/22
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S1E5 – A history of Turnstyle Community Hub part 2
On today’s show we again explore the legacy of Turnstyle – Brisbane’s legendary sharehouse/community space in Highgate Hill which is sadly coming to a landlord-enforced end. I interview a bunch of different residents and users of Turnstyle to try to chart the influence this place has had. Originally broadcast 11/02/22
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S1E4 – A history of Turnstyle Community Hub part 1
Today’s show is part one of a two part series on the amazing history and the sad eviction of Turnstyle Community Hub. This inauspicious Queenslander in Highgate Hill was a key part of creating community and change in Brisbane for the last 15 years. We talk about the space, its inspiring legacy, and the difficulties…
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