Has the Powerhouse been saved? Or is it actually under demolition? On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast from January 2025 Elizabeth Farrelly is joined by museums specialist Kylie Winkworth with updates on the latest developments in this long-running Sydney cultural drama. […]
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The word incel has come to evoke a digital underworld of resentment, misogyny, and radicalisation. But it didn’t start that way. Once, it simply named the quiet pain of feeling unwanted. On Tuesday Drive, David Barr speaks with Dr Farid Zaid, senior lecturer in psychology at Monash University, to unpack the evolution of the incel […]
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With the Burt Bacharach Songbook tour happening Tony talks to the stars of the show Vivian Ross with guest EC Adams. From the USA, these two performers are touring the Burt Bacharach Songbook and we get to learn more about them growing up with a deep connection to Bacharach and music. They discuss how people […]
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Harpist and singer Victor Valdez joins Sarah Bedak to share stories from his musical journey to his Mexican heritage. Also the importance of keeping cultural traditions alive through music. He speaks about growing up with mariachi music, how Mexican identity is shaped by a blend of Indigenous, African, and European influences. Victor also performs a […]
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Thursday Drive had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Marshall, Head of Contemporary Music and Lead Curator for Vivid Live at the Sydney Opera House. Ben talks about his job and how exciting it is to plan events at such a famous location. He shares what’s coming up for Vivid Live, a music festival that focuses […]
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On this episode of Breaking Waves, Alex and Jules are joined by Melbourne contemporary artist Gabi Scott! They discuss the importance of privacy, male and female friendships, and mental health. Not only that, but Gabi talks about her travels this year as well as the challenges that come with navigating family dynamics whilst on holidays! […]
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On this episode of The Sydneyist podcast from December 2024 ‘Can Sydney learn from the Commonwealth?’, Elizabeth Farrelly spoke with Hugo Chan about what Sydney can learn from Global examples. Young Sydney architect Hugo Chan was recently elected Youth Representative to the Commonwealth Association of Architects. Hugo believes collaboration and shared learning amongst young architects […]
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In this podcast, Toby Schmitz joins Di Simmons & Suzi Whitehead to discuss his latest release, The Empress Murders. From writing award winning plays to appearing in numerous TV series, Schmitz is an exceptionally accomplished artist with plenty of experience under his belt. In his latest book, Schmitz offers readers a thrilling whodunnit mystery, with […]
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On this episode, Riley and John are diving into secrets! What does it mean to keep a secret? What secrets do you have? Should we even keep secrets at all? All this and more on Breaking Waves! […]
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This week on Breaking Waves, Riley and John discuss virtue! From the origin and meaning of the word itself, to what it actually means to be a virtuous person, and what virtues we should follow in this day and age. Listen in for some interesting ideas and discussions! […]
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On this episode, Riley and John discuss all things neighbourhoods! Unless you’re living in a cave, you currently reside in, and probably grew up in, a neighbourhood! Tune in to listen to Riley and John dig into what a neighbourhood truly is this week on Breaking Waves. […]
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In this episode, Geoff and Shai talk the Netherlands! Shai discusses his Dutch heritage, and Geoff does his best Dutch accent. Any listeners from the Netherlands, don’t miss this episode of Breaking Waves! […]
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