Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and Mel Gibson. That Hollywood spotlight ensures that most of us know the name of these celebrity Aussies, but what about those many other Australians who have forged impressive careers around the globe? Artists, academics, sportsmen and women, scientists and no doubt many, many more professions. People like the Melbournian Barrie Kosky, who is today one of the world’s most-celebrated opera directors, conductor Simone Young, who directs international orchestras a ...
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Famous Lost Works with Alan Snider is an improvised podcast. Every Thursday, a group of intrepid improvisers discover a work by a famous artist that has been lost to the sands of time. Then they pile into a blimp and bring that work to life.
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Join me, Kim, an intrepid nurse who likes to talk a bit too much as we explore medical cases and topics in a way that only an ER nurse can. Because you would be surprised how many things end up stuck in the body and truly how people are wild.
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Four intrepid podcasters, boldly watching what very, very, very few have watched before. Set off into the movieverse with Chris, Liam, Logan, and Mitch as they watch movies retrieved from the darkest depths of the streaming abyss. Pitch episodes: Each host brings a discovered movie to the table and pitches it to the group. The winning feature will be watched and reviewed in the next episode. God help us (and you) if there's a tie. Review episodes: We analyze & recap our self-inflicted film a ...
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When Brewster High’s beloved Ultimate Frisbee star mysteriously disappears, a group of students start to suspect that the story they’re being told about their team's First-String Disc Boy is a lie. With an intrepid reporter for the school paper leading the charge, they decide to do some digging, eventually uncovering a number of suspicious threads about the school administration that don't quite add up—a sports gambling ring; a dangerous gang of bikers (okay, cyclists); and a torrid student- ...
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Send us a text “I’m very happy I came from Australia. I think it gives you a down-to-earth outlook. Living here in Vienna, you encounter many people who are quite privileged, having grown up in musical families and playing in string quartets since they were little. I envy them, but I wouldn’t trade my own start for anything.” Join us as we explore …
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Poetry Special with Alice Miller & Matthew McDonald
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Send us a text The poets Matthew McDonald and Alice Miller join Breandáin O'Shea to talk about poetry and ponder music's curious relationship with the spoken word. For more episodes of Tall Poppies: The Podcast, highlighting remarkable Australians making waves globally, visit https://www.tall-poppies.com/.…
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This week is a brand new episode that made me so mad while researching, I took numerous emotional laps around my apartment to calm down. I'm back and sassy, folks! Enjoy! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Instagram (finally!): www.instagram.com/peoplearewild_pod/ Email the show: peoplearewildpod@gmail.c…
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Everything is riding on the big Frisbee game. But with Brady missing again, it's a rush to find him before the game is finished. A lot of ticking clock and parallel action stuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Clara's part-time job as a mustache stylist pays big dividends. And Brady goes from being a terrible dancer to an amazing dancer... with a little help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Episode 8 - Wherever Married Women Hang Out
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Stripping, arm wrestling, alien crystals...this high school has gone bonkers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Episode 7 - I've Always Wanted to Ship Two Teachers Together
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Principal Fairweather and Otis Nelson are in cranky moods. The solution? Ship them together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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A very important missing person mysteriously reappears. OK, it's Brady Brewster. But he lost his memory! Are space aliens to blame? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Episode 5 - You Will Not Believe Your Ears
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The annual talent show provides cover for Brady’s crew as they make the most shocking discovery of all. And the head janitor hires a robo-cleaner to replace Brynn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Episode 4 - She's Not Going to Be Jiggy with This
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Coach Bagley's wife appears to be having an affair with Brady, which means she'd know where to find him. Fortunately, Geffen can disguise his voice to catfish her and learn the truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Send us a text This is part I of two podcasts featuring the life and music of Alma Moodie. She was born in 1898 in rural Australia, and moved to Europe early last century. She became a student of the legendary Carl Flesch, who referred to her as his favourite student. The violinist collaborated with renowned composers, among them Stravinsky, Pfitzn…
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Send us a text This is the second of two podcasts featuring the life and music of Alma Moodie. Moodie was born in rural Australia, but moved to Europe early last century and eventually became a student of the legendary Carl Flesch, who referred to her as his favourite student. The violinist collaborated with renowned composers, among them Stravinsk…
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The trail leads to a gang of aggressive middle-aged bicyclers who bet on Frisbee games. Will Hyde make it out alive... and in time to catch Dexter in the second act of his one-man show? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Episode 2 - Yogurt, Yogurt, Celery, Yogurt, Yogurt, Raisins
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Brady's friends collect clues about his disappearance, care for digital babies in Sex Ed class, and navigate their romantic entanglements. That's high school for you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Star ultimate Frisbee player and school hottie Brady Brewster takes a devastating hit during the big game, then suspiciously disappears. Gonzo student journalist Clara is on assignment to investigate. Also, something about wolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Welcome back! In true reboot fashion, we're going to talk about end of life and dying with dignity in this brand new episode. Does this description seem kind of familiar? Well it should because this is the second episode of what will be multiple episodes I want to release throughout the year regarding end of life. Western culture is really great wi…
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This week is a bit of a blast from the past in that this interview was done in early 2020. Better now than never, right? If you've ever been wondering about wilderness medicine, this is the episode for you. If you have no idea what wilderness medicine is, this is still the episode for you. Learn a bit more about a specialty you might not even know …
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Welcome back! In true reboot fashion, we're going to talk about end of life and dying with dignity in this brand new episode. It's the first of what will be multiple episodes I want to release throughout the year regarding end of life. Western culture is really great with shying away from talking about death. Let's change that. As Marty McFly would…
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Send us a text On this episode of Tall Poppies, The Podcast Breandáin meets the composer Liza Lim. She is Professor of Composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where she also runs the Composing Women Program. Liza has created compositions for many of the world’s leading orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, and …
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This week I have the honor of talking with one of my friends about a world I know little to nothing about aka the land of labor and delivery. Cybil is a rockstar in that world and I'm so fortunate that she took the time to chat! Kudos Corner To all those who are fully vaccinated, masking, and still looking out for the under served, thank you from t…
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N95: 98 Degrees Cover Band or Mysteriously Marvelous PPE
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What do you get when you have two enthusiastic women talking about all things N95s? This podcast interview. Please note that it was recorded in March 2021 while I was sitting in a dark room lit up by a single candle in New Mexico. It seemed fitting to release it now as we are sliding back into comprehensive masking. (see what I did there? Fit test.…
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Surprise y'all, bet you thought you'd heard the last out of me. Let's get to business once again and start off slow with getting this podcast restarted. I am once again joined by Nico Santos, Media Relations Guru from Donor Network of Arizona and together we're going to attempt to chip away at more misinformation and false things surrounding organ …
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Send us a text In this edition, Matthew tells Breandáin about his journey from Canberra to becoming a principal player with one the world’s most prestigious music ensembles. He reflects on the effects the current pandemic has had on musicians and shares a hilarious story about taking a swim at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on his way to perform a Mahler Sym…
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G'day to all you brave listeners. Why are you brave? Because you're listening to the very first episode of this podcast. Why? Because today's release date of April 19th marks the 26th anniversary of the OKC Bombing. Listen to a story of strength, survival, and inspiration. Thank you for listening and stay safe, y'all. FROM THE ORIGINAL RELEASE: It'…
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This week I'm back and tackling the topic truly no one asked for, ear complaints in the ER. Also mentioned is Survivor and my thoughts on the gone too soon US adaptation of the show Celebrity Splash! FYI: This is part one of two because earwax removal deserves it's own episode. Trust me. Don't be a jabroni, wear your mask, homie. Kudos Corner/Resou…
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Y'all, let's just review the cinematic classic that is Chicken Run, mmmkay? Happy Thanksgiving, wear a mask, and don't be a jabroni. Kudos Corner Jamie K. Howard: https://www.jamiekhoward.com/ Spooky Adventures of Alec and Sam: https://spookyadventuresofalecandsam.podbean.com/ TJ, editor-at-large: 4170solutions.com Thanks for your support and liste…
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This week I get to share with you an interview I did with the amazing Mark Winston. Who is Mark Winston and why is he associated with bear spray? Listen on and you'll find out! PSA: THIS IS NOT SPONSORED CONTENT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM. THIS IS ME GEEKING OUT OVER THE PRODUCT THAT I USE TO MAKE SURE I HAVE SOMETHING TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM A BEAR…
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Send us a text Away from the challenges the world is facing during this pandemic, we are also living through another one of the greatest of scientific endeavours – that is - the attempt to understand the most complex object in the universe, the brain. Researchers are devoting massive amounts of time and energy to exploring what brains do and new te…
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This week, the episode about COVID you had no idea you were waiting for is here and boy, is it a doozy. Myself and the lovely Crit (https://twitter.com/rn_critcare) try to remain anonymous while conveying to y'all how screwed over healthcare workers have become during this pandemic. Listen, reflect, and share this because a lot of us are being thre…
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Send us a text Stanley Dodds grew up in Adelaide and has been a violinist with the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra since the early 90s. He is also a conductor and frequently directs ensembles of the Berlin Philharmonic and in 2014 was appointed Principal Conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. He is dedicated to working with youth and amateur orc…
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This week I am joined by Nico Santos, Media Relations Guru from Donor Network of Arizona and together we're going to attempt to chip away at all the misinformation and false things surrounding organ and tissue donation. Listen all the way through and you'll understand the episode title. Resources and references: Donate life: https://www.donatelife.…
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This week I'm taking a backseat to my own podcast once again and letting Brian take the reins as he tells you about how the gift of life from an organ donor gave him not just a second but a third chance at life. Needless to say, Stacey Q is shook. Also I saw Stacey Q perform live in concert in a room at a casino with #PAWDad as an opening act for R…
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This week I'm taking a bit of a backseat as Ray takes over to tell you all the story of how he received the incredible gift of life through a heart transplant. Resources and references: Donate life: https://www.donatelife.net/ American Transplant Foundation: https://www.americantransplantfoundation.org/about-transplant/facts-and-myths/ Dr Alin Grag…
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Send us a text Gail Jones one of Australia's most celebrated writers who has a special place in her heart for Berlin. At home, her work has received several major accolades including the 2019 Australian Prime Minister's prize for literature, while abroad Gail's fiction has been translated into fifteen languages and long-listed for esteemed prizes, …
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This week my dad joins me as we discuss nothing really medical related and answer questions about reality TV, awkward moments in my childhood, music and musicals, and the holiday season! We had a great deal of fun with this one so enjoy and be safe this holiday season everyone! Please note, we were not in front of a fireside for this chat but we we…
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**CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with assault so listener discretion is recommended.** Kelly Herron might just save your life. After all, she saved her own during what was supposed to be a standard training run. Join me as this week I had the privilege of interviewing the woman herself, Kelly Herron. She tells her story of grit, determination,…
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This week an old friend is back, I stumble regarding my prayer candle, and I make a reference that the youths will appreciate (hopefully) and that's not even the first five minutes of the new ep. When it comes down to it, we trust healthcare providers to have our best interest in mind but what happens when that trust is broken? Talking about the ca…
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Are You Afraid Of The Dark: Hospital Edition
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This week you get two episodes with this being bonus content with myself and @onlyintheicu as we continue our discussion about haunted hospitals and paranormal healthcare moments! The twitter thread that started it all: https://bit.ly/33zbwra Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week! Feel free to reach out to me at any…
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This week myself and @onlyintheicu joined forces to recap the first episode of Travel Channel's "Haunted Hospitals" TV show. Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the show: peoplearewildpod@gmail.com Yell at the show: Outside in a…
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This week is the third and final(?) part of the shared madness journey I've taken everyone on. It's an Australian twist to an already baffling phenomenon. Grab your cheesy scrolls and pour yourself some VB, it's time to talk about one week in Australia. Resources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanbergara/this-is-the-story-behind-the-disappearance-of-th…
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This week I remember the days of dial up, Miss Cleo, and OJ Simpson when he was on the show Jail. Oh and the medical part of the episode is about the second half of the bizarre case that is the Erikkson sisters. Buckle up, y'all. Resources: https://www.mamamia.com.au/folie-a-deux-eriksson-twins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_and_Sabina_Eriks…
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This week I'm back and taking you inside one of the strangest things to happen in UK that will leave you confused and frustrated. (psst: it's part one of two!) Resources: https://www.mamamia.com.au/folie-a-deux-eriksson-twins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_and_Sabina_Eriksson https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xwpzvj/the-twins-who-ran-into-t…
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Tall Poppies Postcard: Remembering Joan Sutherland (1926 -2010)
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Send us a text Not many opera singers could match the achievements of the Australian soprano, Joan Sutherland. Her brilliant career stretched over four decades and the legendary singer was celebrated in opera houses and concert halls around the world. Yet, despite her worldwide fame and the many international honours she received during her lifetim…
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Send us a text In this podcast, the extraordinary jazz trombonist Shannon Barnett joins Breandáin to talk about her phenomenal career in music, the challenges she continues to face as a female musician and about the inspiration she finds through teaching the next generation of musicians. For more episodes of Tall Poppies: The Podcast, highlighting …
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Tall Poppies Postcard with Adam Elliot, Animation writer, Director and Producer
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Send us a text Adam Elliot’s films have been featured at hundreds of festivals and have received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for his film, “Harvie Krumpet”. Adam calls his films “Clayographies,” and by that, he means clay-animated biographies. Their themes are bittersweet and often venture into domains that many filmmakers might nor…
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Tall Poppies Postcard with Robert Gray, Poet
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Send us a text Tall Poppies Postcard with Poet Robert Gray Over the next few weeks, “Tall Poppies: The Podcast,” will feature a series of 10 minute excerpts from archived interviews with renowned Australians. We are calling these, Tall Poppies Postcards. The first features the Australian poet, Robert Gray, an outstanding landscape poet and alongsid…
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This week is a bit different as I take you inside what went wrong in the untimely passing of Joan Rivers. Resources: https://wapo.st/2QTOsON https://bit.ly/2Wp0ANX https://bit.ly/2K15MRp https://bit.ly/2HZJBcj https://cnn.it/2WqtVaA https://bit.ly/2WSqgBT https://bbc.in/2K3nW5g https://nyti.ms/2Kuk9wW Thanks for your support and listening to the sh…
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This week I take you on a journey through the land of rabies. This is big bad virus you don't want. I'm sure Jenna Geise never wanted it either but through a medical team that thought outside the box, she became the girl who lived. Resources: https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/viruses101/is_rabies_really_100_fatal https://www.scientificamerican.c…
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This week Ebola strikes two healthcare providers and the blame game starts. But has anything really changed since 2014 regarding safety precautions and hospital protocols? I have strong opinions in answering that question. Resources: https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2014/10/nina-pham-hero-stop-blaming.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/201…
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