Best Jye Smith Podcasts (2024)

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Theresa Winters - Awesome Foundation Sydney 33:54

4y ago33:54

33:54

"Dean of Awesome Sydney". It's a pretty cool title, awesome even. So how does one get such a title? On this episode we interview the very creative, socially connected, lover of the arts Theresa Winters. She's part of The Awesome Foundation, a global network of micro-giving chapters that give $100 of their own money every month to awesome projects. …

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Dan Kaufman - The culture of bars, drinking and cats 27:35

4y ago27:35

27:35

After his newspaper decided to stop his bar review column (and therefore stop funding his perpetual cocktail habit), journalist Dan Kaufman started one of Australia's first bar blogs. BarZine was built out of spite over a decade ago inline with the small bar scene awakening in Sydney. Dan has just finished his first novel, 'Drowning in the Shallows…

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Creativity, science & space with Dr Nathaniel Butterworth 32:24

4y ago32:24

32:24

We're back! And this time talking all things SCIENCE. Which is timely, considering the recent shuttle launch. Apologising in advance for the Zoom-quality audio. Support the show: http://patreon.com/strategyhotline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Alex Adams & Jye Smith

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Colour and technology - Alex Roberts, CTO, Tint 36:00

4y ago36:00

36:00

Ever seen a beautiful colour and thought you'd love to paint your wall that shade? But then you take a picture on your phone and when you try to match it at the paint shop it's near impossible? Two Melbourne based engineering students set out to solve this problem and created an app called Palette https://palette.com/. Looking to disrupt the tradit…

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Grace Rouvray & Katie Lees - Hour of Power 44:01

4y ago44:01

44:01

We welcome back to the show Grace Rouvray from 600 Bottles of Wine (S1E19). This time she's brought with her Katie Lees who she's recently teamed up with to produce an hour-long, live comedy show called Hour of Power. On this episode, we chat about cliched single, white, female comedy topics. How they're tackling typical eye-rolling topics (think h…

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The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Mark Hawwa 39:36

4y ago39:36

39:36

Mark Hawaa is a classic car & motorcycle enthusiast. He’s also the founder of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - an annual event where motorcycle enthusiasts wear their finest attire and take to the streets of their city to raise money for worthwhile charities and to have a good time. The event attracts 125,000 participants globally across 700 ci…

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Daimon Downey - Making music and art 40:23

4+ y ago40:23

40:23

Many would know Daimon Downey as the former lead singer of the Aria award-winning band Sneaky Sound System. These days he is an acclaimed artist who specialises painting, sculpture and ceramics. On this episode, we hear about how a chance encounter at a party led to over a decade of musical success. How the transition from music to art came with gr…

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Marie El Daghl - Making people laugh 37:26

4+ y ago37:26

37:26

We're back for season three. Ever thought about doing stand-up comedy? For some, that suggestion is absolutely terrifying. What if no one laughs? What if I forget the punch line? What if I'm just not funny? Marie El Daghl shares how she took the leap from public relations and media training to putting herself well and truly out of her comfort zone …

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Athan Didaskalou - Coffee, luggage & mothers 48:43

5y ago48:43

48:43

Support the show: http://patreon.com/strategyhotline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Alex Adams & Jye Smith

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Andrea Barrett - Burlesque, dance and personas 46:08

5y ago46:08

46:08

Andea Barrett epitomises the notion of creativity and is the ultimate maker and creator. She’s a costume designer, diamond setting and jewellery maker and she’s also an award winning burlesque performer who goes by the name of Diesel Darling. On this episode we talk about the adoption of different personas that creatives often take on when working …

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Tom Sigelski - The future of work 54:12

5y ago54:12

54:12

The digitisation of processes is leading to a changing landscape for both employers and employees. Tom Sigelski spent 17 years working at Red Bull in various marketing roles all centred around developing culture. He now runs a business called The Human Sherpa where he consults to businesses on strategy, people development and culture creation exter…

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Ben Mathews & Charlotte Chimes - Creative connections 48:50

5y ago48:50

48:50

Ben Mathews is a director, screenwriter, actor and acting coach. Charlotte Chimes is a successful Australian actress and small business entrepreneur. They recently performed together in a play called We Are the Himalayas produced by Brave New World Theatre Company in Sydney where they played an on-screen couple. They are also off-screen partners. O…

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James Sinclair - Motorcycles, fabrication and expression 38:09

5y ago38:09

38:09

James Sinclair (@spreadcheesefabrications) is a fabricator specialising in custom motorcycle modifications. On Maker & Creator we talk to a lot of people who create in the digital world but on this episode we talk about the resurgence back to traditional craft roles and making physical products. We also delve into James' creative process including …

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Kady O'Connell - Creativity and courage 54:13

5y ago54:13

54:13

Kady O Connell, also known Kady Creative, runs a successful design agency, has written her very own cookbook and is a networking queen. On this episode Alex Adams and I talk about what it takes to start a business in the design industry, what inspired her to become a graphic designer in the first place and how she manages a team remotely. She also …

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Damien Cassar - Director 47:40

5y ago47:40

47:40

Damien Cassar (@damiencassardirector) is an award winning Australian director, writer and creative who picked up a camera at the age of six and has been making films ever since. On this episode we talk about finding his identity through film making, the vulnerability that comes with any creative outlet, especially comedians, and ways to manage stre…

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Lindsay Bennett - Journalism, epic fails & faking it 42:28

5y ago42:28

42:28

On this episode of Maker & Creator we chat to journalist turned agency exec Lindsay Bennett on the state of journalism in Australia today, how it's changed and where it's heading. We learn about what it's like doing a cadetship along with some defining moments in Lindsay's career including a few epic fails. Interestingly Lindsay didn't consider her…

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Georgia Draws a House 38:06

5y ago38:06

38:06

Some of the biggest and most successful campaigns in the world have had the simplest slogans. Got Milk? Share a Coke, VW’s Think Small are just a few examples. In this episode we meet Georgia Norton, the graphic designer who turned her quirky passion for something quite simple into a successful business. Georgia Draws A House is the name of that bu…

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Ben Harrison - Music videos, fashion & culture 59:51

5y ago59:51

59:51

If you grew up in Australia in the 80s-00s you'll no doubt remember waking up early and watching the best music clips count down on ABC's Rage. Learning all the dance moves in time with the video clip and belting out the lyrics to your favourite bands was something that happened in lounge rooms all across the country. On this episode we chat to Ben…

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Better in Bed - Elena Gabrielle - Playing the dating game 1:06:36

5y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

This week something very different. A cross-over special with Jye's first podcast: Better in Bed which he hosts with sex coach Sara Tang - a podcast on sex and sexuality in Hong Kong. This episode is one of Jye's favourite's featuring fellow aussie Elena Gabrielle. Love it or hate it, we all have to play the dating game to stand a chance of finding…

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Shu & Ruby - Architecture & interior design in Australia 50:00

5y ago50:00

50:00

The good, the bad and ugly of Australian interior and architectural design with two up and coming designers. Support the show: http://patreon.com/strategyhotline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Alex Adams & Jye Smith

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Steve Willis - Mindfulness & mindset 56:13

5y ago56:13

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To most he's known as Commando Steve, the stern-faced trainer on The Biggest Loser and other popular reality TV shows. In this episode meet the real Steve Willis as we delve into the power of ones mindset and how that shapes us individually and as a society. In this heartfelt interview Steve shares his journey from adolescents to the army, the chal…

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Lizi Hamer - Journey of a creative director 41:26

5y ago41:26

41:26

Lizi Hamer (@lizihamer) is a story-hunter. She's fascinated with human beings and has crafted a career where she can captures genuine stories and shares them with large audiences. She is the Asia Pacific regional Creative Director for Octagon - a leading global sports marketing organisation, an enviable job for many. But as you'll learn in this epi…

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Chris & Cameron Grant - Unyoked, tiny houses and escapism 35:23

5y ago35:23

35:23

Mindfulness, meditation, minimalism and more. Sometimes it's hard to know where to start when you're trying to unplug from the daily grind. Enter Unyoked, a company that offer tiny cabins in the Australian wilderness designed for people to get away and reconnect with nature. Brothers and founders of Chris and Cam Grant tell us about their journey f…

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Young Henrys - Crafting culture and identity 27:03

5y ago27:03

27:03

What started as a small neighbourhood brewery in the heart of Newtown in Sydney has grown into one of the nation's most beloved beer brands. Young Henrys have not only created a popular product but a sense of community that's stretched well beyond their 2042 postcode. You'll find them on tap at venues all around the country, at festivals, incorpora…

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Georgia Mappin - Creative producer 39:08

5y ago39:08

39:08

This is already one of our favourite episodes. A very special story about inspiration and re-discovering a creative side. Georgia Mappin always considered herself a creative until she got into advertising and fell into the role of a producer. Despite being a natural at "getting shit done" she took a turn back into the creative side with the encoura…

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Ben Gollan - A man and his sandwich 35:56

5y ago35:56

35:56

Meet the guy who quit being a government lawyer to run sandwich tours in New York. Ben Gollan aka A Man And His Sandwich runs the number one food tour on Airbnb experiences in the US and is 100% living his best life. Who would have thought a 45 min episode on sandwiches could be so entertaining and inspiring? You need to listen for yourself to beli…

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SPORTS - DJing, gender equality, and personal brand 45:06

5+ y ago45:06

45:06

Purple Sneakers have called Madeline Carr aka SPORTS one of Australia’s hottest up and coming DJs. We speak to her about creativity in the music industry, how she got her first break and take a look at the current state of Sydney's nightlife. Is Sydney in danger of becoming irrelevant as a global city? With limited late night venues are we losing t…

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Dylan Martin - Royalston on music and creativity 41:08

5+ y ago41:08

41:08

Dylan Martin aka Royalston is a Sydney based drum & bass musician. He's an ex in-house designer and artist for Mambo and currently working on his fourth album. On this episode we chat about the Australian music scene and creativity in general. Dylan opens up about the years of rejection he faced from music labels and how he almost gave up only to b…

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600 Bottles of Wine - Dating, heartbreak & hope 45:20

5+ y ago45:20

45:20

This was our first time recording with three guests on the show, the core creatives behind 600 Bottles of Wine a new all-female Aussie made web/TV series. It has just premiered in Australia following success on screens in the UK & NZ. 600 Bottle Of Wine was produced off the back of a successful blog started by Grace Rouvray. She opened her heart on…

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Ian Rumsby - Public relations, creativity and photography 1:02:04

5+ y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Ian Rumsby is an ex-navy turned executive leader for one of the world’s largest public relations agencies. In this episode of Maker & Creator we delve into what shapes creativity and the biggest confidence fillers when it comes to expressing ourselves. Ian offers some profound advice and perspective for those looking to grow this part of their life…

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Armando Percuoco - Buon Ricordo 46:53

5+ y ago46:53

46:53

Armando Percuoco is like the Italian godfather of the Australian food scene. His restaurant Buon Ricordo in Paddington, Sydney is a dining institution which has served everyone from A-List celebrities to notorious gangsters and the like for over 30 years. We chat to Armando about how the food scene has changed since 1972 when he first immigrated to…

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Eddie Foster - Millenials on film (and film making) 41:45

5+ y ago41:45

41:45

Eddie Foster owns a film agency in Vancouver. Originally from Sydney he’s certainly gifted when it comes to film, motion and telling beautiful stories. Eddie is only 21 years old and has already worked with some of the biggest brands in the world including North Face, Spyder, Hollister, Scott, Zeal optics and more. In this episode the conversation …

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Brent Wilson - A man who wants to sell some suits 44:16

6y ago44:16

44:16

Brent Wilson is one of Sydney’s most successful menswear designers. He owns a flagship store in The Galeries and has been crowned GQ Designer Of The Year. He's even been on the cover of DNA magazine. Brent's story is certainly unique. In this episode he shares his journey from being an electrician to entering the fashion world thanks to a lucky bre…

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Tom Brennan - Waterford Crystal 41:09

6y ago41:09

41:09

Tom Brennan is the global brand ambassador for Waterford Crystal and has unquestionably one of the coolest jobs in the world. He gets flown around the globe to attend luxurious events including limited edition whisky tastings, special dinners and the Waterford Crystal ball drop at Time Square in New York each New Years Eve. Not just a hired spokesp…

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Michael Kordahi - Nerds, geeks and evangelism 48:35

6y ago48:35

48:35

Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is still the number one phobia with three out of four individuals suffering from speech anxiety. Some of the best people in their field often get overlooked because they can't articulate their knowledge. Michael Kordahi is here to help those people with his company Sumo Ninja Monkey. He helps people bring our …

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Tamasein Holyman - Underground Cinema and immersive experiences 43:38

6y ago43:38

43:38

Tamasein Holyman is the founder and director of Secret Squirrel Productions a creative experience agency which amongst other wonderful things produces Underground Cinema a, live, immersive cinema experience held in undisclosed locations in Melbourne and Sydney. Despite being hugely successful these days it wasn't always easy. Tam opens up about the…

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Roger Ryan - The Barber (Bonus Episode) 39:26

6y ago39:26

39:26

Roger Ryan is one of Hong Kong's best barbers - an exceptionally talented and insighful human who looks at the connection between culture and cuts. Barbering and men's grooming is a fast growing category and is driven by experience and culture: and that's where Roger plays best. Support the show: http://patreon.com/strategyhotline See omnystudio.co…

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Alex Luther - Chasing Canguro 52:27

6y ago52:27

52:27

In 2010 Alex Luther’s mother passed on a scrapbook which had belonged to his late grandfather Harry Luther. He was the world’s top marathon water-skier during the 1960s and 70s. The scrapbook was filled with Harry’s water-skiing adventures including and his greatest achievement- a world record which involved him water-sking from Tangier, Morocco to…

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Fred Schebesta - what it takes to build an empire 45:00

6y ago45:00

45:00

He sold his first company for over a million dollars at the age of 22, wakes up at 3am every night and does his best thinking over a long run. He doesn't have Facebook or follow the news and you'll only ever find him wearing all black. Fred Schbesta is the co-founder of Finder.com, Australia's largest comparison website. In this episode we chat abo…

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Rob Kelly - Black Out Tattoo (Bonus Episode) 29:58

6y ago29:58

29:58

Our first bonus episode direct from Hong Kong! Our episode with Mark Nara was really well received so we thought we would follow that up with one of the first interviews Jye did in Hong Kong. Jye talks to Rob about his story and journey to tattooing and the role of creativity, environment and culture. Make sure you check out Rob's work @blackoutbob…

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Lizbeth Pal - The runaway strategist 45:44

6y ago45:44

45:44

Wake up. Go to work. Sleep. Repeat. It's the reality for most people but Lizabeth Pal broke this cycle when she decided to quit her job and go traveling. She soon discovered there were other means to make a living that didn't rely on one employer and entered the roaming freelancer life. She now travels the world, working remotely as a digital strat…

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Mark Nara - Therapeutic tattooing 49:50

6y ago49:50

49:50

There is something incredibly vulnerable about getting a tattoo. Voluntarily putting your trust in someone who is going to permanently mark your body and hopefully accurately express your creative vision is daunting. Mark Nara is a tattoo artist specialising in therapeutic and conscious tattoos. The complete opposite to a drunken mistake his client…

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Peter Rix - Music industry in Australia and the ARIAs 1:00:54

6y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

He's been called the "Godfather of the Australian music scene" and after spending an hour listening to music industry legend Peter Rix you'll realise why. A pioneering artist manager, acclaimed event producer, and founder of the ARIA Awards you could easily fill a whole podcast purely on his stories alone. We chat about the state of the music indus…

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Nick Maricic - Alter egos and organic cotton 31:01

6y ago31:01

31:01

Would the real Trance McShady please stand up? Nick Maricic is a NIDA trained actor, performance artist, director, web series creator, story teller and founder of an ethical organic cotton clothing range called Trance McShady. We chat to him about the challenges of making and creating on a shoestring budget. Also, what happens when you feel you're …

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Georgia Branch (Hemple) - Cannabis for your health 41:18

6y ago41:18

41:18

In November 2017 hemp foods became legalised in Australia. This week we chat to Georgia Branch, co-founder of Hemple a hemp food company that's leading the way for this new category. We ask Georgia all of those questions about the difference between hemp and cannabis as well as the challenges faced in branding something that's so new to market and …

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Rob Peters - Reality TV & voices in your head 39:38

6y ago39:38

39:38

Listen to this episode for the impersonations alone. From Alan Rickman to that guy from SBS through to quite possibly the best rendition of Ramsey Bolton from Game Of Thrones you'll ever hear. Rob Peters is an actor, musician and voice over artist. In this episode of Maker & Creator we talk about the future of Australian television and what makes o…

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Renée Baltov - Manhood, brotherhood, & motherhood 35:53

6y ago35:53

35:53

Renée Baltov is the creative mind behind The Barberhood - a new breed of barbershop that pays homage to traditional barbering techniques with a new modern approach to luxury men's grooming. On this episode of Maker & Creator we chat about her diverse career background and the journey from FMCG to men's fashion and taking the calculated leap to star…

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Stephen Dyer - Cafes, culture & clay cups 39:51

6y ago39:51

39:51

In this episode of Maker & Creator we chat to cafe owner, former DJ and self-professed socialist Stephen Dyer about the state of Sydney nightlife, the rise of coffee culture in Australia and take a look at why everyone (in Sydney at least) is so content to spend $21 on avocado toast. As the beers and red wine flow we make wild predictions about fut…

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Alex Adams - An authentic experience 22:55

6y ago22:55

22:55

To kick things off we spoke with, ourselves! Meet Alex Adams, founder of Eat Drink Play & Secret Foodies. Alex has an inspiring story: and we discuss our chance meeting, how that shaped us, and what inspires us to keep going. We discuss the evolution of the foodie scene, leaving the corporate world and taking a chance on yourself. Alex has built a …

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