Best Shapers Voice Podcasts (2024)

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Comedians Freddie Arthur and Michele da Costa on pushing boundaries 17:40

4M ago17:40

17:40

Naarm/Melbourne-based comedians Freddie Arthur and Michele da Costa are on the lineup of 'Crackpot Comedy' - a Queer comedy extravaganza in what they're calling "the best suburb in Melbourne": Brunswick. They talk to Loughlin Patrick about queer identity, pushing the line with their material and bringing their personal lives on stage. Freddie Arthu…

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Worm Girlz Lauren and Niko on calling out your friends' behaviour 16:05

4M ago16:05

16:05

Meanjin/Brisbane-based band Worm Girlz have dropped ‘Cool Girl’ — a track about calling out decidedly uncool behaviour. Loud + Queer contributor Sam Perryman talks to band members Lauren and Niko about their ferocious call to arms. Hear 'Cool Girl' where you listen to music and follow @wormgirlz to keep up with the band. Loud + Queer is the voice o…

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Dyan Tai on skewering casual racism with their hyperpop track 'Ni Hao' 18:48

4M ago18:48

18:48

Self-described ‘Gaysian Empress’ Dyan Tai has turned his hyperpop sound on casual racism with their track ‘Ni Hao’. Loud + Queer contributor Pranati Narayan Visweswaran talks to Dyan about the track and about moving to Australia from Malaysia. Hear 'Ni Hao' where you listen to music and follow @dyan_tai to keep up with Dyan. Loud + Queer is the voi…

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Wild Stories from Tom Nethersole and Robert Baxter: L+Qx I Want To Hear You Say It 21:14

10M ago21:14

21:14

Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN. Tom Nethersole and Robert Baxter join Loughlin Patrick fresh off the release of their tracks 'Meant To Be Alone' and 'Tokyo'. Tom says working as a wedding photographer led him to overhear a groom confess to cheating on his bride with a bridesmaid who…

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Trans Director AP Pobjoy on Sharing High Schoolers' Stories on Their Terms 9:36

11M ago9:36

9:36

It's up for debate in the media, but for AP Pobjoy, it's personal. The trans director brings the stories of nine transgender high schoolers to the forefront in 'Unerased,' an online documentary series aiming to empower these young people to tell their own stories. They sat down with Liz and Loughlin to discuss how the series came about and how the …

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Transgender Youth & Coming Out: L+Qx The Naughty Rude Show 21:16

11M ago21:16

21:16

Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN. Elizabeth Fouldes and Loughlin Patrick share their takeaways from the premiere of 'Unerased' - following transgender high schoolers - and their chat to its trans director AP Pobjoy. Then, Sarah Davenport talks coming out all over again and navigating …

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Health Alert & Playing Games: L+Qx The Naughty Rude Show 17:08

12M ago17:08

17:08

Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN. Loughlin Patrick brings listeners an update from Victoria Health on Mpox transmission and how to stay protected - after a chat with Thorne Harbour health's Jacinta Hennekam. Then, Elizabeth Fouldes and Sarah Davenport are put to the test in your new f…

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What is Your Relationship to the Queer Community? 20:06

1y ago20:06

20:06

Personal, profound and wholly unique: connection to the queer community is different for everyone. Some don't quite know where they fit. Others are very certain. Many are on their own dynamic and evolving journey. We've spoken to queer change makers and culture shapers from around Australia and the world, and to each we put one question: what is yo…

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Bubbling Over: Key Issues Impacting the Queer Community in 2023 20:04

1y ago20:04

20:04

In the past weeks on Loud + Queer, we've been covering key issues impacting the queer community. Here's what researchers, advocates and leaders have been telling us about a turbulent year for the queer community. This is just some of what we've covered on Loud + Queer this year. Hear the full conversations anytime online with your preferred podcast…

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11 Queer Artists to Watch: Loud + Queer's 2023 Mixtape 20:06

1y ago20:06

20:06

20 minutes, 11 artists to watch: this is the Loud + Queer Mixtape for 2023. Across genres and communities – we've found queer artists from around Australia and the world, then gone behind the music to hear their stories. Here are our picks: (00:23) Cecilia Brandolini talks the long process creating break-up track 'Stay' (01:55) PENI PARKER on perfo…

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Thorne Harbour Health Educator Jacinta Hennekam on STIs, Prevention and History 22:20

1y ago22:20

22:20

Health Educator Jacinta Hennekam coordinates Thorne Harbour Health's Peer Education and Outreach programs, training team of dedicated volunteers. They also present and produce 'Well Well Well' on JOY 94.9. Hennekam answered some burning questions from Loughlin Patrick about STIs... and then they hit record - discussing stigma, prevention, disclosur…

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Joan and the Giants' Grace Newton-Wordsworth on 'Cool Kid' and Belonging 19:09

1y ago19:09

19:09

Perth/Boorloo-based queer artist Grace Newton-Wordsworth fronts band Joan and the Giants, performing new release 'Cool Kid' in Melbourne this month. The charged single charts the aftermath of coming out - one of the scariest things Newton-Wordsworth's ever done. She reflected on her upbringing, connection to the queer community and music journey wi…

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Musician John Greska Talks Folk Pop, Game Design and Sound Production 19:57

1y ago19:57

19:57

Illinois/Bodéwadmiakiwen-based queer artist John Greska has just released 'Sweater Aesthetic' a deeply personal, low-tempo folk-pop song. The track explores Greska's different interpretations of the sweater we use to protect ourselves from the world. He spoke to Sammy Perryman about his music technology background, latest foray into game design, an…

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Musician Dirty Versachi on an Unlikely Party City, Collabs and Gigs 12:52

1y ago12:52

12:52

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Dirty Versachi brings their latest track 'Don't Go Thru My Phone' and a surprise debut to Thursgay this week. The track continues the Dirty Versachi story of an alien creature assimilating on Earth through a drag queen persona. They spoke to Sammy Perryman about finding an unlikely party city on tour, their giggin…

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Filmmaker Sophie Saville on Pitching Well and Capturing Queer Drama 15:08

1y ago15:08

15:08

Sydney/Eora-based queer filmmaker Sophie Saville has emerged victorious from the Melbourne Queer Film Festival's 'Pitch, Pleez!' competition. Saville's winning pitch for 'Pineapple' - a sequel to her short comedy film 'Peach' - will debut later this year. Saville tells Nick Sarlos-Welsh the 'fruity anthology' draws upon from her "amusing" love life…

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Musician Greg Gould on Headlining Darwin Pride and Tackling Stigma 18:49

1y ago18:49

18:49

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Greg Gould is set to headline Darwin's pride festival next week. His track 'Marching On' has been picked as the festival's anthem - and remixed by Dave Aude to pump up the energy. He spoke to Elizabeth Fouldes about the politics of pride and the mantra which drives his performances. Follow Greg Gould @greggouldmus…

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Author Danielle Scrimshaw on Uncovering Queer Women From History 23:18

1y ago23:18

23:18

Melbourne/Naarm-based author Danielle Scrimshaw is a historian researching queer women’s narratives in Australian history. Her debut book 'She And Her Pretty Friend' explores the stories of convicts, a pastoralist, a doctor and the owners of Melbourne’s first female-only gym. She spoke to Mia Ranaletta about the challenges of writing as a newly ‘ou…

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Musician Tom Nethersole on Speeding Up, Coming Out and Cryptic Stories 21:57

1y ago21:57

21:57

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Tom Nethersole has re-released his first two singles - speeding them up to give them new life on TikTok. The tracks engage with emotional moments in the artist's life - including grief, self-image and situationships. He took some tricky questions from Sarah Davenport about the stories behind the songs. Follow Tom …

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Author Brad Guy on 'Freefall,' Survival and Regional Queerness 22:01

1y ago22:01

22:01

Melbourne/Naarm-based mental health advocate and motivational speaker Brad Guy provides education on PTSD and rehabilitation. His new book 'Freefall' chronicles his journey of survival following a skydiving accident which changed Guy's life 10 years ago. He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about his strategies to manage trauma and experience as an openly …

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Musician Myllo on 'DAWN', Queer Desire and Independent Production 17:09

1y ago17:09

17:09

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Myllo's latest track 'DAWN' reflects on his fleeting experiences and desires as a gay man. The project by Tim McDonald originates from his bedroom studio. He spoke to Mia Ranaletta about his production process and exploring a newfound identity through music. Follow Myllo's music @mymyitsmyllo on Instagram and find…

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Advocate Ben Bjarnesen on LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day and Changing Policing 15:42

1y ago15:42

15:42

Brisbane/Meanjin-based advocate Ben Bjarnesen marks the fourth LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day today - launched by his foundation in 2020. Bjarnesen also coordinates the Queensland Police Service LGBTI Liason Officer program. He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about how he's driving change to ensure queer people impacted by domestic violence are #S…

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MQFF Program Director Cerise Howard on Queer Film Culture and Community 19:15

1y ago19:15

19:15

Melbourne/Naarm-based non-binary trans woman Cerise Howard has been announced as the Melbourne Queer Film Festival's new program director. The festival's upcoming November program will be its 33rd edition. Howard tells Nick Sarlos-Welsh it's important to showcase queer community's storied cultural history through the festival. Keep up with the Melb…

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Musician Sarah Yagki on Creating 'Alone,' Representation and Disadvantage 19:18

1y ago19:18

19:18

Sydney/Eora-based queer artist Sarah Yagki invites listeners into her dark and cinematic world with her latest single 'Alone'. Born in Australia but staying true to her Lebanese heritage, Sarah is quickly showing her capability to write uniquely emotive songs. She spoke to Loughlin Patrick about her background and developing her sound. Follow Sarah…

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Researcher Gene Bawden on 'Consenting Cities' and Urban Design's Hidden Impacts 20:34

1y ago20:34

20:34

Melbourne/Naarm-based researcher Gene Bawden and the XYX Lab will open its latest exhibit 'Consenting Cities' in Melbourne tomorrow. It offers startling glimpses into the experiences of women and gender diverse people in our cities. Bawden tells Liz Fouldes heteronormative design practices can exclude queer people from public spaces. Follow the XYX…

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Musician Kaiyah Mercedes on 'Hide With Me,' 'Heartstopper' and Neurodivergence 21:36

1y ago21:36

21:36

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Kaiyah Mercedes will soon set her latest track 'Hide With Me' into the world. She says the track was inspired by 'Heartstopper' - a show she binged three times in two days! Mercedes also told Mia Ranaletta how her autism helps her songwriting process. Follow Kaiyah Mercedes' work @kaiyahmercedes on Instagram and f…

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Writer Ronnie Scott on Satisfying Storytelling and Queer Belonging 22:42

1y ago22:42

22:42

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer author Ronnie Scott has released his sophomore novel 'Shirley,' which he shared at last weekend's Melbourne Writers’ Festival. He spoke to Liz Fouldes about breaking into the Australian publishing industry, finding queer belonging as an air force kid, and telling stories to satisfy readers. Find Ronnie's work at https://…

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Musician V on Industrial Music and Their Gender Identity Journey 21:06

1y ago21:06

21:06

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist V released their latest album ‘Faithless’ earlier this year. The “love letter to industrial music” involves a choir to reflect on loss, yearning and mental healthcare in Australia. V told Mia Ranalletta the tracks on ‘Faithless’ centre the Federation Bells at the heart of the CBD. Follow V's work @vlovescats on In…

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Broadcaster Jacob Gamble on Informed Reporting and Cultivating Community 20:38

1y ago20:38

20:38

Melbourne/Naarm-based broadcaster Jacob Gamble produces and hosts 3CR program Queering The Air. Gamble recently visited Darwin where they covered local tensions over a queer mural for print media. The broadcaster told SYN Media's Sammy Perryman responsible and informed reporting is paramount when engaging with the queer community, particularly amid…

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Musician PENI PARKER on 'Disrupt' and Queer Resilience 22:20

1y ago22:20

22:20

Sydney/Eora-based queer artist PENI PARKER has returned with her brand of anarcho-femme punk. Her latest single ‘Disrupt’ demands your attention with battle-cry lyrics and instrumentals with attitude. PARKER told SYN Media's Sarah Davenport ‘Disrupt’ charts her terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 2022. Stream 'Disrupt' where you listen to music a…

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Researcher Niamh White on Queer Histories and Online Spaces 19:49

1y ago19:49

19:49

Melbourne/Naarm-based researcher Niamh White is researching how queer history is accessed in online spaces. She's exploring how young queer women are engaging with, sharing, and creating this content across a range of social media platforms. The researcher told SYN Media's Taymi Brook queer history has never been more accessible online, with quick …

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Musician Cecilia Brandolini on New Track 'Stay' and Queer Empowerment 19:40

1y ago19:40

19:40

Freemantle/Walyalup, WA-based queer artist Cecilia Brandolini released her single ‘Stay’ this week. The alt-pop track charts the artist’s relationship with her first girlfriend. Cecilia told SYN Media's Loughlin Patrick ‘Stay’ provided a chance for self-reflection. She also spoke about her experiences in the music industry and efforts to create cha…

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Loud + Queer. Real talk. 0:30

1y ago0:30

0:30

Loud + Queer is the voice of Melbourne/Naarm's queer youth, broadcasting on SYN since 2018. Hear new conversations with queer culture shapers and change makers on the 'Loud + Queer Talks' podcast. And open up our closet of archived episodes with the 'Loud & Queer (2018-22)' podcast. Listen locally: Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne (Naarm)…

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Driving Digital Solutions for Mobility 42:28

2+ y ago42:28

42:28

Digital innovation plays an integral role in enabling the shift towards seamless, automated, connected, and personalised on-demand travel. They enable people and goods to move more efficiently and safely without the need for new infrastructure. With Deloitte’s 2021 Global Automotive Consumer Study revealing changing mobility patterns due to the COV…

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Shaping Tomorrow's Smart Sustainable Cities 43:48

3y ago43:48

43:48

As today's cities become larger and more diverse, the growing urban population density brings increasingly complex challenges. To ensure a sustainable future, smart cities have to plan, design and manage urban infrastructure for effective and reliable operation. What can organisations and governments do to accelerate the development of smart cities…

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Closer to Space with Mobility 35:44

3+ y ago35:44

35:44

Unlike other industries that are largely driven by the public sector, the space tech industry is increasingly fronted by private entities. On top of the regional collaborations, funding by private entities have accelerated space tech advancements in cities like Singapore. In this episode, we speak to Lynette Tan, Chief Executive at Singapore Space …

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Digitising the Movement of Goods: What Does It Take? 41:04

3+ y ago41:04

41:04

According to Deloitte’s 2019 Innovation Report, the Southeast Asian digital economy is expected to exceed US$300 billion by 2025, with e-commerce in particular showing strong and persistent growth. With demands expected to continue growing, more effort is required to optimise service levels for efficient deliveries. How then can organisations respo…

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Singapore Tomorrow: The Drivers of the City's Future of Mobility 39:49

3+ y ago39:49

39:49

Often described as a global leader in the future of mobility, Singapore boasts one of the world’s most robust public transport systems. According to Deloitte’s City Mobility Index 2020, good vision and investments are amongst the many strengths that drives Singapore towards being a global leader in the future of mobility. In this episode, join Dani…

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Beyond COVID-19: Future of Mobility for Goods 39:28

3+ y ago39:28

39:28

Digitalisation could be the key to future business success for players in the maritime industry and goods mobility. However, how are ports evolving to adapt to these emerging technologies? What is the blueprint to success for goods mobility in these volatile times? Join Kenneth Lim, Chief Technology Officer of the Maritime and Port Authority of Sin…

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Is the Future of Autonomous driving here? 42:13

4y ago42:13

42:13

In recent years, the mobility field has seen an increase in companies delving into autonomous vehicles due to a confluence of heavy investments as well as significant technological advances. If properly harnessed, autonomous vehicles have the potential to massively change the way we live by providing us with a safer, more efficient and accessible t…

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Electric Vehicle Ecosystem: Navigating through Uncertainty 23:06

4y ago23:06

23:06

By 2050, more than two-thirds of the global population will live, commute, and work in urban areas. As urban populations grow, so will the need for more sustainable and eco-friendly mobility. Fortunately, consumers today have shown growing preferences towards electric vehicles (EVs), according to Deloitte’s 2020 Global Automotive Consumer Study. Wh…

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Future of Electromobility in Southeast Asia 36:19

4y ago36:19

36:19

The COVID-19 situation has seen a steep decrease in local air pollution as well as global greenhouse gas emissions. However, this has come as a result of lockdowns and mobility restrictions. So, how do we curb local pollution levels and emissions while still maintaining our level of mobility? Enter the concept of electric vehicles also known as EVs…

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Future of Mobility: Electrification in MaaS 24:38

4y ago24:38

24:38

The convergence of emerging technologies combined with changing consumer and societal preferences has resulted in the rapid adoption of Mobility-as-a-Service also known as MaaS; getting users from point A to B in a flexible, multimodal, and seamless way through a single interface. Recent collaborations have also seen the integration of eco-friendly…

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Approaching MaaS – Transformation in Mobility through Volatile Times 30:38

4y ago30:38

30:38

Could the future of mobility lie in shared modes of transport rather than personal vehicles? If the success of Netflix is any indicator, the future of urban mobility might very well be centred on shared transportation. MaaS models are forecasted to empower a new reality for urban mobility by ensuring equity and reducing traffic congestion, helping …

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Tiding through Volatile Times for Mobility Ecosystem Players 34:48

4y ago34:48

34:48

The past decade has seen the mobility sector undergo rapid change and transformation towards a more sustainable and efficient paradigm. However, the outbreak of the coronavirus has thrown a spanner in the works. Both the demand and supply-side disruptions have resulted in mobility ecosystem players scrambling to improve their operational and financ…

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El Amor y sus Efectos Secundarios, Pt II 20:27

5+ y ago20:27

20:27

Continuamos nuestra conversacion sobre el amor, en esta ocasion con Eva Rodriguez y Octavio Sanchez. Hablaremos del libro: Los Cinco Lenguajes del Amor, por Gary Chapman.

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El Amor y sus Efectos Secundarios, Pt I 20:18

5+ y ago20:18

20:18

En esta ocasión, tuvimos la opinión profesional de la psicóloga Diana Euceda y el psicólogo Óscar Canales acerca de los efectos del enamoramiento.

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El fenómeno migratorio - Tegucigalpa y Tijuana Hubs 46:12

5+ y ago46:12

46:12

Nuestro primer episodio! Hablaremos sobre la caravana de migrantes centroamericanos que se dirige hacia Estados Unidos y que se encuentra en estos momentos en Tijuana.

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