Charities and Social Sector Lawyer Darren Fittler
Darren Fittler is a senior lawyer who runs a Charities and Social Sector practice. He shares his vocational story and life philosophy. Darren is a person who is blind and he explains the difference...
View ArticleMarketing academic Dr Sonika Singh
Dr Sonika Singh shares insights about the kinds of research and projects she works on as an academic specialising in digital marketing and data analysis. Sonika is a Marketing lecturer and Marketing...
View ArticleOcean swimming, Melanie Junghans
Melanie Junghans swims regularly as part of an ocean swim community and enjoys the mindset of it and the variety of ocean creatures that she sees. Mel took up ocean swimming while recovering from a...
View ArticleInformation about the Voice referendum
Bridget Cama is a lawyer and Co-Chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue and a Wiradjuri and Pasifika Fijian woman. Bridget shares her knowledge of the process that has led to the proposal for Constitutional...
View ArticleMusical artist, Radical Son
Singer-songwriter Radical Son on finding his voice and why he sometimes chooses not to explain the lyrics of his songs. Radical Son invites listeners of his new single, 'I Hear You Call My Name", to...
View ArticleHalloween cultural exchange
Exploring how the American and Australian Halloween experiences compare. This is a video link up between Austin and Sydney with guest Davis Rivera.
View ArticleMuseum curator, Dr Tuan Nguyen
Dr Tuan Nguyen has a PhD in Museum Studies with a speciality in LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Tuan's curatorial practice is with the Powerhouse Museum as an Assistant Curator, working on the recent Absolutely...
View ArticleRiver Health Specialist, Sarah Holland-Clift
A discussion of river health and Natural Resource Management with Sarah Holland-Clift. Sarah is a river health management specialist and General Manager of Community and Catchment Services at...
View ArticlePost-referendum discussion with Peta MacGillivray
Peta MacGillivray is an Aboriginal justice advocate, a Kalkutungu woman, lawyer and doctoral researcher with strong connections to community. Australia’s referendum to vote on Constitutional...
View ArticleEast German progressive rock of the Honecker era
Musicologist Padraig Parkhurst is a doctoral researcher studying East German progressive rock (Ostrock) and other popular music of the early Honecker era. This conversation incudes a discussion of anti...
View ArticleAdult Educator Adam Nobilia
An introduction to some of the principles of adult education and adult learning. Adam Nobilia is an adult educator who has worked across various settings including at Long Bay prison working with...
View ArticleImpact measurement, Maxine Morrison
An introduction to impact measurement as a process of demonstrating and articulating the positive impacts of an organisation's programs and projects beyond the reporting of activities and outcomes....
View ArticleAviation Safety, Jorge Lobarinas
An introduction to aviation safety as a vocation with insights from Jorge Lobarinas who works for an aviation safety regulator. Jorge also shares the story of his mid-career change from anatomical...
View ArticleSwedish Christmas, John Tenho
A discussion of Swedish Christmas traditions with John Tenho, a Swede living in Australia. From the winter setting in Sweden and specific Christmas decorations to Advent rituals, St. Lucia celebrations...
View ArticleGrowing up with a Christmas tree farm
Melanie Junghans is a return guest, this time sharing with us her experience of growing up with her family running a Christmas tree farm business that has been active for more than forty years.
View ArticleThe Simpsons as a special interest
Rachael Hunter has been a fan of The Simpsons since she was the same age as Bart Simpson during the first season of the show. Rachael shares some of her favourite characters, musical numbers, celebrity...
View ArticleDecolonising names, Dr Elaine Laforteza
Dr Elaine Laforteza leads the "Say My Name" campaign at UTS, an education initiative for improving literacy about names that are deemed "foreign" or "tricky" "unfamiliar" within a dominant linguistic...
View ArticleMusician and Physician Dr Eki Shola
Eki Shola is a medical doctor who turned to making music after losing her home and clinic in California wildfires. Eki's latest album é‚„ Kaeru ("to return home") was recorded in Japan where Eki...
View ArticleHandywoman, Norma Dann aka MsFixet
Norma Dann aka MsFixet is a handywoman providing lawn, garden and home repair services. Norma shares what informs and motivates her vocational choices and comments on some of the gender issues she...
View ArticleChristine Gallagher, Wide Open Air Exchange host
2SER's Danny Chifley is a special guest host this week turning the tables to interview me (Christine Gallagher) on my own program. The episode covers the origins of the Wide Open Air Exchange podcast...
View ArticleGeneralist, Pauline Futeran
A discussion of what it can mean to be a generalist in your vocational life with Pauline Futeran whose skills and attributes have transferred across professions in different sectors and in various...
View ArticleNaomi Lewis, Homelessness NSW
A wide-ranging conversation about the problem of homelessness and the potential for Housing First policies and principles to lead on to greater economic empowerment. Naomi Lewis is Senior Project...
View ArticleBasketball and the NBA, William Lyttle
An introduction to the five player positions in basketball with reference to legendary NBA players along with an explanation of the NBA conference and division structures and historical rivalries....
View ArticleHeart transplant specialist, Professor Peter Macdonald
Professor Peter Macdonald MBBS FRACP PHD MD FCSANZ is a world-leading cardiologist with a speciality in heart transplants who has made significant contributions to translational medical research...
View ArticleAnthony Dockrill on radio, media, and his early interests in film
Anthony Dockrill is a media professional who was most recently Program Director at radio 2SER 107.3FM Sydney for 17 years. Prior to joining the staff at 2SER, Anthony had worked in various roles at the...
View ArticleDr Cathy Monro on Aged Care Governance
Dr Cathy Monro is a specialist in aged care policy and governance with a PhD in Health Policy from the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Cathy shares insights about the aged...
View ArticleTe Rina Taite on swimming and stand-up comedy
Te Rina Taite has had a varied and interesting vocational life starting as an elite swimmer and more recently turning to stand-up comedy with a lot of experiences in between.
View ArticleLatin America and socioeconomic inclusion, Adriana Rueda Barrios
Adriana Rueda Barrios is a project officer at the Trust for the Americas which is a non-profit, non-government organisation that promotes economic and educational opportunities for vulnerable people in...
View ArticleBarkindji lawyer and academic Gemma McKinnon
Gemma McKinnon shares the story of her entry to Law and the development of her interest in issues at the intersection of law and poverty. This conversation includes a discussion of Gemma's experiences...
View ArticleCrossword puzzle creator Fred Piscop
Fred Piscop is a master puzzle creator and a legend of crossword construction. He has been a regular contributor to The New York Times, a former daily crossword editor for USA Today, former editor of...
View ArticleAnna Clark on fishing and History
Professor Anna Clark is an historian and fishing enthusiast whose interests have intersected with her book, The Catch: Australia's love affair with fishing. Anna Clark is co-director of the Australian...
View ArticleGaming research and policy, Jeremy Ray
Jeremy Ray is host of Grokludo, an independent podcast covering topics at the intersections of gaming and cognitive psychology, game design, academic research, and policy. This conversation is a window...
View ArticleSeafarer welfare advocate, Sr Mary Leahy
Port Chaplain Sister Mary Leahy RSJ OAM is a longtime advocate for the human rights and welfare of seafarers and other members of the maritime community. This conversation is shared ahead of...
View ArticleDog walker Allison Dibben
Allison Dibben has recently made a vocational change from a career in the corporate sector to starting up her own local dog walking service, Wagtopian. Allison shares what's been involved in making...
View ArticlePublic housing researcher Dr Alistair Sisson
Dr Alistair Sisson is an academic researcher with a speciality in studying public housing and the relationship between stigmatization and gentrification. Alistair is a Macquarie University Research...
View ArticleDarug community leader, Aunty Cino
Aunty Cino (Cynthia Morrison) is an elder in her communities in various roles as head of the Garabara Dance Group, President and founder of the Didjurigur Netball Club, and as a much loved Aboriginal...
View ArticleA Song for You co-founder Dhanesh Jayaselan
A Song for You is a vocal ensemble with a rotation of around 50 members from a community of artists in the Berlin live soulful music scene. Co-founder Dhanesh Jayaselan shares the origins and ethos of...
View ArticleHorticulturist Toni Salter aka The Veggie Lady
A discussion of organic gardening with Toni Salter aka The Veggie Lady. Tony shares her story of turning an interest in organic gardening into a vocation in teaching people how to grow veggies. Toni...
View ArticleLived experience communicator, Jasper Peach
Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer and speaker. They are author of the book "You’ll Be a Wonderful Parent: Advice and Encouragement For Rainbow Families of All Kinds", a...
View ArticleDarren Fittler (radio edit)
Darren Fittler on his life philosophy, the social model of disability, and his interest in stand up comedy. This radio edit of a previous podcast conversation with Darren was broadcast on 2SER 107.3FM...
View ArticleArtist Sam Doughty aka Mango
Mango's early artistic influences were in skate and graffiti culture and he developed a multidisciplinary practice as a visual artist including painting on canvas, graphic design, and street murals....
View ArticleProfessor of Tropical Biosecurity, Maxine Piggott
Professor Maxine Piggott is a molecular biologist with a PhD in Genetics and a speciality in tropical biosecurity. Maxine has degrees in Business and Science and a background working in legal and...
View ArticleLebanese food culture, Karima Hazim (radio edit)
Karima Hazim shares the motivation behind her efforts to document and share Lebanese food culture in Australia and how it relates to the history of the migrant experience.
View ArticleDemi Jenkins aka Peachy Skaterr on her creative vocational life
Multi-talented artist Demi Jenkins aka Peachy Skaterr shares her approach to living a creative vocational life. artist Demi Jenkins aka Peachy Skaterr shares her approach to living a creative...
View ArticleEthical Investment, Dr Rodger Spiller
An introduction to ethical investment with Dr Rodger Spiller along with Rodger's personal story of becoming interested in making a positive social impact from an early age and how that informed his...
View ArticleGonzo filmmaking and cult film culture, Andrew Leavold
Andrew Leavold on his turn to gonzo filmmaking for his latest project, Film Safari Ghana, and the story of how he came to be featured in a no-budget, no-script, DIY digital film made by Ghanaian...
View ArticleMaths education researcher, Dr Laura Tuohilampi
Dr Laura Tuohilampi is an academic researcher at UNSW with a specialty in mathematics education. Laura is currently working on a book about popularising maths and discusses some of her thinking about...
View ArticleWalmatjarri Elder and Blues Musician, Kankawa Nagarra
Kankawa Nagarra discovered the guitar as an adult and found that Blues music resonated with her as a "soothing ointment" for healing pains and mending scars. As a Blues musician and environmental...
View ArticleComedy photographer, Andrew Max Levy
Andrew Max Levy was one of the first comedy photographers carving out a scene in Los Angeles by providing photography services to comedy clubs and stand-up comedians. Andrew is now well established and...
View ArticleProgressive Era Historian, Professor Nancy C. Unger
Professor Nancy C. Unger is an historian with a special interest in the progressive era in American history and an author of biographies of progressive era reformists Bob and Belle La Follette. Senator...
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