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The Tip SheetThe Tip Sheet – 2025 Ep 42: NRLW Origin Stars & Weekend PreviewsThe Tip Sheet celebrates a big week for Abbi Church, Kennedy Cherrington and Rory Owen with the 3 Parramatta NRLW stars earning selection NSW and QLD in the upcoming State of Origin series. Sixties and Forty20 share in the milestone moment for Abbi and Rory and cheer for Kennedy's triumphant return to the arena.
The podcast then turns to a busy weekend of footy - even with the NRL on the bye. The Junior Representative plows on for the Eels with the Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale and SG Ball Cup squads all vying for a berth in their respective Grand Finals. The...2025-04-241h 24
The Tip SheetThe Tip Sheet - 2024 Ep 102: Jack Williams Signs & Grand Final PreviewsJason Ryles has landed a n ew signing and it comes in the form of Jack Williams as the Cronulla backrower joins the Blue & Gold for the next three seasons. The Tip Sheet dives into Parramatta's latest acquisition and the pickup of Dean Hawkins as well as the rumours that a young Bulldog is also on the radar.
Sixties, Forty20 and Clint recap the Dally Ms on a night where Abbi Church well and truly arrived at the highest levels of the game. Church was narrowly pipped for the game's highest individual accolade by the outstanding Olivia Kernick but did...2024-10-041h 25
Aww Man18.02.2023 - Show 81: Physical manifestation of Tex Avery's cartoon wolf edition01. Wolfman Jack and the Wolfpack - I Need Your Lovin' (Wolfman Jack and the Wolfpack / 1965 / Bread)
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02. Forbidden Wizards - Abbi's Mom (Broad City / 2023 / self-released)
https://forbiddenwizards.bandcamp.com
03. A Culture of Killing - Matches and Fires (Dissipation of Clouds, The Barrier LP / 2023 / Drunken Sailor)
https://drunkensailorrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dissipation-of-clouds-the-barrier-lp
04. Unknown Artist - A Burning Coal (Nasty Rockabilly Vol.2 - 14 Unbelievable Wild Rockers From The 50's / ???? / B-sharp)
05. Thunder Rocks - Warpath (single / 1960 / Sabre)
06. Bibione - Spin It (feat. Petr Vrba) (Quattro Formaggi / 2023 / order05)
https://bibione.bandcamp.com
07. The Stooges - Open Up And Bleed (Heavy Liquid / 2005 / Easy Action)
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The Stories That Make UsFinal Fantasy 6, Whisper of the Heart, and The Adventure Zone, with Ben InghamAbbi & Rory are joined by video game journalist Ben Ingham to talk about the media that inspired him. We talk about Final Fantasy 6 and what about it made Ben fall in love with video game RPGs, Whisper of the Heart and why Rory needs to catch up on Studio Ghibli movies, and The Adventure Zone and what makes it such a compelling Dungeon & Dragons podcast.
You can find Ben on twitter @DukeOfBenIngham
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You can find Rory on twitter @roryhasopinions
You can find Abbi on twitter...2021-05-1249 minThe Stories That Make UsThe Last of Us Part 2, Atlanta, and American Beauty, with Aaron BayneAbbi & Rory are joined by video game journalist Aaron Bayne to chat about the media that has inspired his career, from the emotional twists and turns of The Last of Us Part 2, the uniqueness of Atlanta, to American Beauty and if it's possible to separate the art from the artist, we cover a lot of ground!
Find Aaron on twitter @WatchTypePlay.
The episode of his documentary series where he talks about The Last of Us Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yiy3i5XIvpCnlwQnapx32?si=P3Gh0o8ERiaCkrxDy65I2g
2021-04-2857 minThe Stories That Make UsMary Poppins, The Secret History, and Game of Thrones with Daisy TreloarAbbi & Rory are joined by freelance arts and culture writer Daisy Treloar to chat about growing up with Mary Poppins, reading The Secret History and Daisy's own experiences at university, and the different ways the Game of Thrones franchise inspired her love of fantasy books, TV, and video games! We also chat about guilty pleasures, player choice in video games, and our thoughts on the Game of Thrones ending.
You can find Daisy on twitter @daisytreloar and her Julie Andrews Pinterest board is here: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daisytreloar/and-snap-the-jobs-a-game/
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2021-04-1457 minThe Stories That Make UsET, Doctor Who, and The Boat That Rocked, with Alex GilstonFor our first episode of season 2, Abbi and Rory are joined by presenter and film critic Alex Gilston as we take a journey through the media that inspired his career ambitions. From his love of films that started with ET, to how Doctor Who made him want to work in television, and finishing with why The Boat That Rocked made him fall in love with the idea of radio. We also talk about celebrities we've met, jobs that probably aren't as cool as they seem on screen, and our feelings about different eras of Doctor Who.
...2021-03-3143 minThe Stories That Make UsLife on Mars, Tomb Raider 2, and Hunky Dory, with Daryl BaxterIn episode 12 Abbi & Rory chat to editor, author, and podcaster Daryl Baxter! We cover the BBC classic Life on Mars, Tomb Raider 2, and Daryl's favourite Bowie album, Hunky Dory. Along the way we chat to Daryl about his journey with writing and games, the way nostalgia is affecting games and other media, and the joy of good music to keep us motivated.
Daryl is the acting editor of Stealth Optional which you can find here: www.stealthoptional.com
His podcast PALKEYS can be found here: @palkeyspodcast
And Daryl can be found on twitter...2021-03-0351 minThe Stories That Make UsDawn of the Dead, Uzumaki, and Silent Hill 2, with Olly SmithIn episode 11, Abbi & Rory chat to video game journalist and EIC of New Game+ Olly Smith! For an episode not about Tracy Beaker, we talk about Tracy Beaker a lot but also manage to cover Olly's three picks! This is one for fans of horror as we take a look at Dawn of the Dead and how it still holds up as a zombie movie today, the creepy, dread-inducing Uzumaki, and why Silent Hill 2 is still one of the great video games ever made.
You can find Olly on twitter: @OllyWrites
You find...2021-02-1752 minThe Stories That Make UsLord of the Rings, High School Musical, and the Winter Olympics, with Olivia RaffertyIn episode 10 Abbi & Rory chat to singer-song writer Olivia Rafferty who brings an element of pure chaos to this week's episode! We hear about her love of Lord of the Rings and how it inspired her first attempt at writing a musical, why High School Musical was so important to her, and er... honestly? There's no way to explain Olivia's last choice, you'll just need to give it a listen. Along the way we also talk fanfiction, not being embarrassed about the things you love, and the way media finds its way into our relationships.
...2021-02-0354 minThe Stories That Make UsPhantom of the Opera, Sly Cooper, and Scorched with David CarcasoleIn our first episode of the new year, we got to chat with the multi-talented David Carcasole about his work in video games journalism and his theatre experience. We cover the spectacle of Phantom of the Opera, the PS2 stealth platformer game Sly Cooper, and the hard-hitting play Scorched. In between we manage to squeeze in inviting ourselves to a wedding, pitching Rory's musical ideas, and googling a game called Mr Nutz.
You can find David on twitter @SlyBowser or watch his streams on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/slybowser
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You...2021-01-2049 minThe Stories That Make UsThe Christmas Stories That Make UsIt's the holiday season, so in this special christmas episode Abbi and Rory take a look at some christmas films and TV specials that have been important to them. Rory has some strong opinions about what counts as a christmas movie, Abbi makes fun of her Mum (Sorry Mum!), they rank the hotness of actors who have played The Doctor in Doctor Who, and finish with a chat about the best christmas movie ever made.
Thank you to everyone who's listened this year, however you celebrate the holidays we hope you have a lovely time! 2020-12-2342 minThe Stories That Make UsHarry Potter, Buffy, and Mad Max: Fury Road, with Katey StoetzelOn the show this week Abbi & Rory talk to film and TV critic Katey Stoetzel! We talk about Harry Potter and how we engage with problematic art, the classic Buffy The Vampire Slayer episode 'Hush', and the how Mad Max: Fury Road explores themes of hope.
You can find Katey on twitter @kateypretzel
Katey hosts two podcasts: The Slayed Podcast for more Buffy chat, and if you want to hear more about the episode Hush they've got you covered: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/getslayed/id/11830106
Katey's...2020-12-1648 minThe Stories That Make UsPsycho, Marriage Story, and BoJack Horseman, with Amy SmithThis week Abbi & Rory chat to film critic Amy Smith! We cover Hitchcock's Psycho, Baumbach's Marriage Story, and the Netflix hit Bojack Horseman. There's also lots of talk about Amy's journey into film criticism and running her own website, the pros and cons of streaming services, and the possibility that ghosts MIGHT be writing reviews for a national newspaper...
You can find Amy on twitter @filmswithamy and make sure to check out her website Film For Thought and her podcast!
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You can find Rory on twitter @roryhasopinions
You...2020-12-0243 minThe Stories That Make UsLooper, The Last Jedi, and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, with Gavin SpoorsThis week Abbi & Rory chat to freelance writer and screenwriter, Gavin Spoors! We have a Rian Johnson double bill so we chat about why he's one of our favourite directors at the moment, we start a campaign to get everyone's Mums to send Abbi some Star Wars merch, and we chat about the making of Senua's Sacrifice and mental health representation!
You can find Gavin on Twitter @GavinSpoors94
You can find his work at Flip Screen and Filmhounds Magazine, and his short Film Amygdala here: https://vimeo.com/287090485
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...2020-11-1846 minThe Stories That Make UsThe City & The City, Perfect Blue, and Sekiro, with Jack CameronThis week Abbi and Rory talk to writer and actor, Jack Cameron! We cover what weirdness means in writing, the intense experience of watching Perfect Blue, and we try and explain another video game to Rory - this time, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, as well as chatting about how video games can evoke visceral reactions from their players.
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You can find Jack on twitter at @JackCam86118967 for his film writing, or @cackjameron for his acting!
If you're interested in more of Jack's opinions on Asian Cinema, you can read some of...2020-11-0445 minThe Stories That Make UsHow to Train Your Dragon, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Halloween, with Alex DewingIn episode three, Abbi and Rory interview entertainment writer and editor Alex Dewing! We chat about not being embarrassed about the movies you love, female characters in video games, and how important soundtracks are.
You can find Alex on twitter at @alex_dewing
Her discord server for freelance writers can be found here: https://discord.gg/3qjAWj
Alex's piece on Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn can be found here: https://newgameplus.co.uk/2020/06/01/horizon-zero-dawn-aloy/
Her Halloween (2018) review can be found here: https://www.thedigitalfix.com/film/film-review/halloween/2020-10-1943 minThe Stories That Make UsA Series of Unfortunate Events and Mass EffectIn this second introductory episode, Rory interviews Abbi about A Series of Unfortunate Events and Mass Effect. We talk about our childhood diaries, the influence a good story can have on you as a kid, and the power of telling a story through a video game.
You can find Rory on twitter @roryhasopinions
You can find Abbi on twitter @abbiruggles
And you can find the podcast on twitter @thestoriescast or email us at thestoriesthatmakesus@gmail.com
The music for the show is composed and played by Ben Ruggles.
...2020-10-1945 minThe Stories That Make UsCoherence and ArrivalIn the first ever episode of The Stories that Make Us, Abbi talks to fellow host Rory about two movies that have had a big impact on him; Coherence (2013) and Arrival (2016). We talk about how they inspired the kind of stories he wants to write, how movies have helped his mental health, and we throw some hot takes about Christoper Nolan's films out there.
You can find Rory on twitter @roryhasopinions
You can find Abbi on twitter @abbiruggles
And you can find the podcast on twitter @thestoriescast or email us at thestoriesthatmakesus...2020-10-1939 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayEpisode 12: Lighthearted ReadsWe're back with a recommendation filled episode! Gary and Becca are joined by Constance, Victoria, and Jenni to talk about the books that bring them the most joy! Romance, cat books, Star Wars, and more! Our Picks: Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw Green Rider by Kristen Britain Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Jonsey: Nine Lives on the Nostromo by Rory Lucey Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani Frida Catlo by Lindsay Dale-Scott, Courtney Acampora, and Maggie Fischer Polaris Rising...2020-08-0655 min
All the Books!E216: New Releases and More for July 9, 2019This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss The Chain, A Prayer for Travelers, The Need, and more great books.
This episode was sponsored by the Versify podcast, Lola, and Bombas.
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Books discussed on the show:
The Chain by Adrian McKinty
The Saturday Night Ghost Club: A Novel by Craig Davidson
Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun by Guillermo del Toro, Corn...2019-07-0944 min