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In Pop Fiction Women we deep-dive into the complicated women of books, movies and TV shows, along with the women that bring them to life behind the scenes. Think Fleabag and Phoebe Waller Bridge, Normal People and Sally Rooney, and so much more. In each episode you can expect us to: * Break down the protagonist as we ask what makes her complicated? * Identify the best scenes, which can mean sweetest, funniest, or most badass. Anything we love. * Recount the cringiest scenes. The ones that ma ...
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"Storytelling at its best." "Gaspingly outrageously funny." "Haunting, beautifully written and very, very funny." "The gay Fleabag." "Searingly honest and utterly hilarious." "Don't miss this extraordinary exploration of queer identity and connection." Written and performed by award winning playwright and screenwriter Chris Thompson. An unflinching account of starting over by a bottom who has hit rock bottom... With his 10-year relationship at an end and his career going down the toilet, los ...
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OPEN MIC, The sit-com (A romp between musical sheets) Based on real events. SERIES SYNOPSIS: Possibly the love-child of Fleabag and Phoenix Nights, Open-Mic (the sit-com) highlights one woman’s journey to find her voice, after years of servitude. A Rom-Com in reverse, it traces Daph’s hilarious exploits through the vagaries of the open-mic music scene, and the many crazy characters she meets. All are seeking that elusive gig. Will Daph beat them to it, or will her husband, Reg, scupper her d ...
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Welcome to That’s So Candid, a weekly podcast that is honest, funny and often a little juicy. Join Rayna and Holly as they curiously explore life and all of its peculiarities, sharing their experiences, stories, tips and thoughts they've gathered along the way. No topic is off limits, so tune in every week if you’re ready to get real!
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In which two ladies and their friends talk about depictions of women and sexuality in mainstream media, ways to resist the male gaze, and how much they love burgers and chocolate. Lisa McKeown is currently completing her PhD in philosophy. A theatre critic in her spare time, she also dabbles in stand up comedy. Lisa Anita Wegner is a filmmaker, performer, curator, speaker and the creative producer of Mighty Brave Productions and haus of dada. Email us at shesgottahaveitpodcast@gmail.com Like ...
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That’s On My Watch List is a podcast for people who finally get round to watching those big pop culture films and shows just a little bit too late. Updates whenever we finally watch that thing that’s been on our watch list for ages.
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Menage-A-Pod

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What do unqualified advice givers do? Start a podcast. What do single people do? Give relationship advice. That's how this podcast was born. Menage-a-Pod is a hilarious new podcast about dating, sex, relationships and everything in between, hosted by Gena (IG@genagrish, former HuffPo Dating Columnist) and TJ (IG@chicagocaferacer, former serial dater & wannabe comedian). In it, we tackle topics like ass pics, divorce, breadcrumbing being the Pumpkin Spice Latte of dating and what it's like to ...
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Required Watching

Required Watching

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Required Watching is the ultimate film review podcast for aspiring filmmakers and cinephiles alike! Join me, Tray Epps, as we embark on an exciting cinematic journey through the lens of learning about filmmaking and discovering how to move forward in the world of cinema. In each episode, we dive deep into the essential films handpicked by influential cinematic influencers and esteemed filmmakers. Together, we explore the genius behind these masterpieces and unravel the secrets of their story ...
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Me, Antman & Fleabag follows three central characters as they pack up the car, crank some Slim Dusty and drink in the good things in life like family, laughing and travelling. The 22 short stories are big-hearted, colourful, and full of humour. In the nearly two decades since it was published, Gayle Kennedy wonders if Me, Antman and Fleabag ever re…
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Gayle Kennedy and Jared Thomas reflect of the legacy of Me, Antman & Fleabag, and discuss how the book could find a new audience now that it’s been included in UQP’s First Nations Classics series. Then, Lucy Norton shares a poem in honour of National Poetry Month. Plus, Kirk Page is working with Rhoda Roberts to turn the story of the first Aborigin…
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Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property – or ICIP - is a framework that describes all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural expressions. This can mean medicinal knowledge, language, artistic expressions and more. But how do ICIP principles keep our culture strong? A panel discussion recorded at Garma festival answ…
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Dr Terri Janke says Indigenous cultures are like Indigenous lands: they aren’t free to be taken. It’s something that we (mostly) understand when it comes to visual art, but what about food? Or dance? Or even language? At Garma Festival this year, Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch facilitated a discussion between Jake Budd, Joel Webber, Patricia Adjei an…
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we talk about how sometimes real life is better than Instagram, the joyful s…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Colleen McKeegan to discuss her sophomore novel, Riptide, a heartfelt and suspenseful story about two sisters returning to their childhood beachfront home who are forced to confront their traumatic past when a body washes ashore. We chat with Colleen about the two sisters at the heart of…
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First Nations participation in the Olympic Games has come a long way in a relatively short time. Eleven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes competed across eight sports in Paris, and four Indigenous athletes will compete in the Paralympics later this month. But the first Aboriginal person to compete in the Olympics was Francis Roberts — …
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On today’s Complicated Conversation, we are thrilled to welcome back New York Times bestselling author, Karin Slaughter. Karin is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed storytellers, as well as one of the funniest and most entertaining interviewees! She talks with us about her new novel, This Is Why We Lied, Book 12 in the acclaimed Will Tre…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Rachel Koller Croft to discuss her new novel, We Love the Nightlife, a book that follows two best friends who open a nightclub in London, and also happen to be vampires. We chat with Rachel about how vampires never go out of style; how the disco dancing queen era of the 70s is the epitom…
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have always found guidance, connection and answers in the stars. In honour Science Week -- which this week ask us to look to the night sky -- Dr Krystal De Napoli and Peter Swanton discuss some of the astrophysical events witnessed by our ancestors. Then, Aunty Ruth Ghee is helping translate an incredibl…
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have found truths in the sky since the beginning of time. But how does that knowledge work in tandem with studies like astrophysics and astronomy? Dr Krystal De Napoli and Peter Swanton are two of a growing number of First Nations people working in STEM, and helping to weave these knowledges together.…
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Straight from the Strait is a new Torres Strait Islander musical from Opera Queensland. It pays homage to a group of men and women who travelled from their island homes to work on the Mount Newman railway construction project. Cultural consultant, Aunty Ruth Ghee discusses the inspiration behind the show, and what it means to her to share the story…
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode - the last one of Leo season for Kate and the last one from LA for Carinn - …
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In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Laurie Elizabeth Flynn to discuss ‘Till Death Do Us Part, her new thriller set in the vineyards of Napa Valley that asks: what happens when the husband you thought died years ago shows up alive? We chat with Laurie about her inspiration for the characters, the challenges of writing her se…
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Celebrate some of the best Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art from emerging and established artists with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards. Then on Wajarri Yamaji Country, scientists are looking to the night sky to unlock the secrets of the universe. Discover how the CSIRO has worked with traditional owners to des…
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Established by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in 1984 the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards recognises and celebrates the diversity of Indigenous art throughout Australia. With a total cash prize of $190,000 – including $100,000 for the major prize – it’s arguably Australia’s richest art prize. …
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode, Kate’s high school reunion weekend leads to a discussion of being seen vs b…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Sophie Brickman to discuss her debut novel, Plays Well With Others, a wickedly funny and incisive story that follows a mother trapped in the rat race of NYC parenting as her life unravels. We chat with Sophie about her journey from food writer/journalist to non-fiction author and now to debut…
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Having taken on stand-up comedy and acting, Steph Tisdell is adding a new string to her bow: fiction writing. She explains how her debut novel The Skin I'm In explores the nuances of representation, and brings diversity to diversity. Then choreographer Vicki van Hout discusses her upcoming surrealist sojourn into mortal musings set to take place at…
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Vicki van Hout is an independent artist with more than three decades of experience. A dancer, choreographer, writer and thinker, Vicki delights in finding the line between the pedestrian and the sublime. This month Vicki and her longtime collaborative partner Marian Abboud will invite people to take part in a "surrealist sojourn into mortal musings…
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we are rehashing Kate’s birthday weekend (done in total Leo-style!) and disc…
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As writers embrace the need to accurately reflect real-world diversity on the pages of their books how do they make sure they’re walking in someone else’s shoes in a way that’s thoughtful, careful and sensitive? Author, academic and publishing all-rounder Melanie Saward joins Awesome Blak’s Executive Director Travis De Vries to discuss the role of …
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It’s time for another Sidebar conversation – a cheeky reference to the fact that we’re both lawyers and love to have conversations incidental to our main topics and episodes – where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In today’s episode we usher in Leo Season, discuss Carinn’s book launch and summer move to LA, …
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In this episode of Debut Discussions, Tasha Coryell discusses her debut novel, 'Love Letters to a Serial Killer,' with Carinn. Tasha shares her long and winding but inevitable journey to publication. Tasha always knew she wanted to be a writer and pursued creative writing throughout her education. She discusses the process of finding her voice as a…
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As Western Australia approaches the bicentennial year of the colony, Noongar and Yawuru writer and researcher Elfie Shiosaki explores her Country's memories of colonial violence in her collection of poetry Refugia. She discuss the relationship between her research and her writing, and how she’s able to shape her ideas into themes.…
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Dr Shellie Morris is returning to the National Indigenous Music Awards, this time, to perform with strong cultural women from Borroloola. Then, Noongar and Yawuru writer and academic Elfie Shiosaki has created a poetry collection that draws on the long memory of her Country. Plus, for Word Up, community broadcaster Henry Augustine takes you to Nyul…
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Dr Shellie Morris AO discusses the her latest album Waralungku; which carries forward a ten-year legacy of writing songs with “strong cultural women” of Borroloola. She also reflects on the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) as she prepares to perform at the 2024 ceremony, and looks back at her Female Artist of the Year win from 2004.…
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On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome Laura Hankin to discuss her new book, One Star Romance, which follows a struggling writer who is forced to walk down the aisle at her best friend’s wedding with a man who gave her debut novel a one-star review. What a hook! This is a fresh romcom told over many years that explores the journey…
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