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The 40’s ProjectDrought, Debacles and WTF 50!In this episode, we’re talking drought, dodgy politics and turning 50. Throw in some parenting, peri-menopause, volunteering, a kid moving out, and an overseas escape, and you’ve got one hell of a midlife mixtape.CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sprojectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link2025-06-2231 minThe 40’s ProjectTrump, Santa and vagina necksIt’s been a red hot minute but we blew off Phallic Phil to bring you another episode of the 40’s Project. Among other things, Abbie put a silver lining around telling her son she was Santa and Melissa contemplated the situation of her vagina neck. Love, loss and a giant Trump dump all squeezed into 30 minutes! CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject...2024-11-0830 min
DCOMmentariesSTARSTRUCKAl & Val agreed when the characters in Starstruck never could...this is not a good movie. But it's a good episode! *WE ARE TAKING JULY OFF! WE'LL SEE YOU IN AUGUST!*Starstruck (February 14, 2010)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Michael Grossman (The Invisible Man, Buffy, Angel, Charmed, Zoey 101, Drop Dead Diva, Pretty Little Liars)Written by Annie DeYoung (Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board, Return to Halloweentown, Starstruck) & Barbara Johns (Firefly Lane)Starring: Sterling Knight as Christopher Wilde (Eve, 17 Again, MacKenzie Falls, So...2024-06-2548 min
No Higher Calling2024 Reading Challenge (Quarter 1)Hear what books I've been reading in the first quarter of 2024!
Books Reviewed:
1. Until the Streelights Come On by Ginny Yurich
2. The Watchmaker's Daughter by Larry Loftis
3. Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis
4. The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart
5. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
6. Help for the Hungry Soul by Kristen Wetherell
7. Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay & Sally Clarkson
8. Ember Rising by S. D. Smith
9. Breaking Free From Broke b...2024-03-2847 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksLoLT: The Forty Elephants Girl Gang and Two New Books — 05 May 2023This is a replay of an episode featuring Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin and You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. Then Dave tells the tale of remarkable women involved in London’s criminal underworld.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self.LINKSDinner Party by Sarah GilmartinYou Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie SmithMaggie Smith’s website and TwitterLegal Design Podcast: Fig...2024-03-1509 minThe 40’s ProjectDull Women UniteWe joined the Dull Women’s Club and feel right at home! While Abbie relishes a Saturday night at home Melissa’s highlight is the daily Wordle. We did manage a non-dull activity by hitting the Adelaide Oval on a scorching night to see Pink! A guilt ridden concert but what a show! We touch on our highs and lows, take a trip down memory lane, swear a bit, make each other laugh and sip on Clare Valley wine as we bring you another episode of The 40’s Project. CONTACT US: We love mai...2024-03-0638 minThe 40’s ProjectSweet and Sour JanuaryWe took our microphone Phallic Phil on a road trip to the beautiful Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. He enjoyed some salty air while he recorded a long and overdue podcast from your favourite friends in their 40’s. CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sprojectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link2024-01-2835 min
Clare Valley PodcastClare Valley Podcast - Budget review; Horrocks Highway land rezoning; Clare Valley SCA Gourmet 40 year celebrations; Greater SAWelcome to another episode of the Clare Valley Podcast brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.Dr Helen Macdonald, CEO, Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council speaks about the major topics discussed at latest council meeting.No decision made over budget reviewPrivate landholder to rezone land for future subdivision along Horrocks HighwayA call out for business or community groups to lease the upstairs space at The Valleys Lifestyle CentreA surplus $14 thousand available for community groups to access through the Community Asset Grant SchemeRhynie Improvement Scheme gone into hiatusHallmark Funding f...2023-11-2632 minThe 40’s ProjectTherapy with PhilWe’ve been working hard lately with our heads down and bums up at Greater SA but we took some time out and hooked up our beloved microphone Phallic Phil. It reminded us how much we like talking shit and having a good belly laugh! It’s our therapy. Abbie caught up with Darren Scholz, aka Sholzy who is on an ‘adventure’ down a road he didn’t choose to travel as he begins treatment for prostate cancer. He and his wife Carolyn are now on a quest to spread awareness and save men’s lives! As always, there’...2023-11-0326 minThe 40’s ProjectMaking SA Greater and calling BS on the moon landing.Like the Apollo Missions, we’ve launched ourselves into a whole new world and plan on making SA even Greater. Speaking of launches, and landings….. it got us thinking about the moon and we’re calling BS. Did Neil really take the first step for man and the second step for man kind? CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Ins...2023-08-3126 minThe 40’s ProjectBali Bali Baaaaaali and a grumpy bitchIt’s been a long time, but Abbie finally got back to Bali - her happy place. In this week’s episode she shares her latest jaunt hosting “A Real Treat” and their incredible experiences. The only thing she missed while she was in Bali was Melissa, who refused to sweat bullets into plus sized undies for some zen and cocktails. She is a grumpy bitch this week so maybe she should have gone. For more info about Abbie’s retreats check out the links below.https://www.facebook.com/breakforthesoul?mibextid=LQQJ4dh...2023-06-1837 minThe 40’s ProjectMasturbation MayIt seems May is the awareness month for everything! Who knew hey? We hope you enjoy our latest episode where we shine a light on some causes close to our hearts, try to decipher Chat GPT and get our heads around some of the recent events of the first week of May. This one is definitely not for young ears! CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebo...2023-05-0535 minThe 40’s ProjectBreasts, Bowels and Bible VersesJoin us as we talk about surprise poo parcels, romantic get aways, failing eye sight, boob squashing and more. Mumma Grylls shares some scary Bible Verses and we chat to Jody who is preparing for her breast cancer surgery. CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sprojectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link2023-04-1430 minThe 40’s ProjectNeurodivergence, coercive control and lessons with cake.ADHD, ASD, ODD, - what does this all mean? Abbie shares some insight into life with her son who is neurodiverse and has high levels of anxiety. She had an interesting life lesson with cake this week too. Melissa gets passionate about Domestic Violence and deciphers coercive control. Wordle makes a comeback in an epic way and we praise the gloriousness that is Hugh Van Cuylenburg. CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….V...2023-03-1348 minThe 40’s ProjectTaryn Brumfitt v Paleo Pete and call in Sid the Seagull because tanning is back!This is the bit where I write something interesting to lure you in to download our lastest ep. But it’s term 1…. We’ve hit the ground running so I’m a bit brain dead but here goes….. Abbie wrote some awesome shit she’s passionate about. I (Melissa) proclaim that I will start mediating everyday and haven’t started yet. We celebrate Taryn Brumfitt and tell Paleo Pete to shove his latest wellness retreat up his activated almond shaped arse. PLUS stop trying to get a tan…. The safest tan is in a can my friends. Mumma Grylls shares her...2023-02-0931 minThe 40’s ProjectHolidays, Mumma Grylls, and all things Aussie.Welcome to Season 3! We’re so glad to be back! This week we channel our love for Australiana and aussie slang as well as recount our holiday venture at the Fleurieu Peninsula in SA. Mumma Grylls - Aka - “our mate Belinda” is all kinds of magical and she shares some of her life hacks and savviness to help keep us up to date with how to bag a bargain while we simultaneously refurbish, reuse, recycleand reinvent… she’s the Rambo girl guide that every woman needs in her life. We also shar...2023-01-2526 minThe 40’s ProjectGoats in boats and no more secret women’s business.We caught up with Terissa Angel, a goat wrangling farmer who, with her husband Daniel, is battling the flood on their property situated at “the back of Bourke”. A fascinating insight to station life. This week we launched our online private Facebook group “Not so secret women’s business” - a safe place to share, connect and keep shit real, as we trawl our way through our middle ages. There’s nothing better than the words of wisdom and the supportive ear of women who are experiencing, or have experienced what we live on a daily basis. We a...2022-12-0439 minThe 40’s ProjectBeavers, Balls and Dick-Talk with Darren DaveyThe Red Beaver moon unleashed our inner Karen’s and Abbie unleashed her beaver - you don’t want to miss that story. Strap in ladies. We were stoked to be joined by a very special guest - the first man to be on the pod! Darren Davey, our local physio, has a special interest in men’s health and has a very important message to share about Movember. Fellas, if you want to jump to the dick chat, fast forward to 21min 50sec. CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact...2022-11-1636 minThe 40’s ProjectPerimenopause with Jo PybusJo Pybus is an author, podcaster, feminist and has a passion for raising awareness about perimenopause. We like to call it “reverse puberty”, and it’s coming for us ladies! Pour yourself a cuppa, buckle up and enjoy the insightful words of wisdom from Jo. More about Jo 👇🏻https://instagram.com/jo_pybus_writer?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://www.facebook.com/JoPybusWriterJo is also the co-host of “Alex The Seal” Listen to her podcast here 👇🏻https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/alex-the-seal/id1614354445CONTACT US: ...2022-10-2626 minThe 40’s ProjectSilly SeptemberWe’ve been M.I.A! It seems silly September hit us hard but we’re stoked to be back! We recap what’s been keeping us busy over the past month or so, swear a bit, laugh like Muttley, snort and over-share….all the things that you’ve missed. Oh, the queen pops in for a visit too. Enjoy CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us in a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook 2022-09-2331 min
Ritualistic PodcastS2 E4: The Trial of Leo Daisy: The DefenseInnocentes donec probetur nocens.
Content Warnings: Discussions of death, murder, blood, and knives. Legal corruption, threats of violence, and police.
Transcript: The Trial of Leo Daisy: The Defense
Website: Ritualistic Podcast
CAST:
Jaye Short(they/she) as Jamie Locke
Oshen LeVels(he/him) as Amil Thornbrew
Caleb Burgess(he/him) as Leo Daisy
Melissa Warner(she/her) as Lena Elspeth
Abbie Ogden(she/her) as Abby Grunt
Avari Smith(she/her) as Starla...2022-09-1505 min
Choir Fam PodcastSeason 1 Wrap-UpThank you for listening to our show this season!!Here are the favorite choral pieces from our guests in the first season: Even When He Is Silent, Kim André ArnesenThe Gift I Leave You, Kim André ArnesenBist du bei mir, J. S. BachDer Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, J. S. BachSt. Matthew Passion, J. S. BachWarrior, Kim BarylukChichester Psalms, Leonard BernsteinHymn to St. Cecilia, Benjamin BrittenWar Requiem, Benjamin BrittenIn the Beginning, Aaron Copland (x2)Ka Hu...2022-09-1412 minThe 40’s Project‘Back On The Shelf’ with Nelly ThomasWe were pretty chuffed to chat with Nelly Thomas for this week’s episode. Insightful, funny and wise. She really is a top moll. And if you disagree, ‘off you fuck’. CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us in a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sprojectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkCONTACT US: We love mail…...2022-08-0727 minThe 40’s ProjectGuilt, body shaming and a chat with Hanna WilsonBlergh, unsolicited guilt… rack off! We talk about body shaming following news about Celeste Barber, who found herself in hot water being accused of just that! Mmm…what do you rekon? And we saved the best til last…..a lovely chat with Hanna Wilson, who will be one of our guest speakers at “Fortune Favours The Brave” on Sun, Aug 28th. Enjoy! Get your tickets for Fortune Favours The Brave here….👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻https://www.trybooking.com/CAYHMCONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us in a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.com...2022-07-2533 minThe 40’s ProjectTangled Tits, Teenagers and TripsIt’s Abbie’s turn to share what’s got her tits in a tangle this week. We also talk teenagers, trips, and recap what’s caught our attention in the world. And most importantly, tickets for our event “Fortune Favours The Brave” are on sale now! Get your tickets!!!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻https://www.trybooking.com/CAYHMCONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us in a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sproje...2022-07-1029 minThe 40’s ProjectA letter to our 18-year-old-selves.We had a gig in the footy scoreboard at our last home game. Seems one of us isn’t great at doing things backwards though! We also share letters that we wrote to our 18 year old selves with some sage advice. AND.. it’s our first birthday!! CONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us in a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instag...2022-06-2628 minThe 40’s ProjectMaverick, Melbourne and Bali in a sandwich shopAbbie steps into a coolroom in a Melbourne sandwich shop, only to find herself transported to a Balinese jungle bar.We get giddy over dirty moes and "the greatest action sequel of all time".Plus, we have more details about our Starr-Studded fundraising event "Fortune Favours the Brave".We love mail… you can contact us in a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40spro...2022-06-1327 minThe 40’s ProjectFabulous BitchesAre you a fabulous bitch? If you have found yourself here, and your finger is on the play button, then you’re DEFINITELY a fabulous bitch. Not for little ears, or blokes called Dave. We love mail… you can contact us in a multitude of places….Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sprojectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkCONTACT US: We love mail… yo...2022-05-3024 minThe 40’s ProjectWe’re pro choice - Depp and Heard court case needs to be aborted.It’s official.. America has gone mad and we throw in our two cents worth. We also share some happy Aussie news and bring back “what we’ve been reading, watching and listening”. If you’re keen to jump on the “So Brave” train and help our local breast cancer warrior, Tracy Starr, reach her goal, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comOR….Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/OR….Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sprojectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkOur 20th episod...2022-05-0828 minThe 40’s ProjectTalking Menopause with Dr Vivian ClarkWe sat down for an insightful chat with Dr Vivian Clark, our local women’s health specialist, about all things MENOPAUSE. We learnt a lot and one thing’s for sure….it’s coming for us ladies. Peri-menopause, HRT, hot flushes and papery vaginas… we’ve got all this covered and more, in this weeks episode. CONTACT US: Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sprojectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_li...2022-04-2543 minThe 40’s ProjectThe Easter EditionWe cover lots of things in this episode… ethical shopping, the domestic violence emergency unfolding in Australia, girls weekends, Snapchat wanking videos… we’ve got it all! Plus a freebie offer for the Easter Weekend! Episode 4 is Proudly brought to you by Daisy Lane Flowers! Check out their website here 👇🏻https://www.daisylaneflowers.com.au/And Follow their socials here 👇🏻Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daisylaneflowersauInsta:https://instagram.com/daisylaneflowers?utm_medium=copy_linkCONTACT US: We love mail… you can contact us at a multitude of...2022-04-1424 min
Ritualistic PodcastS1 E20: The ArsonistSome things are meant to burn. Others are meant to bleed.
Content warnings: brutal violence, murder, character death, ritual sacrifice, police, police threats, fear, threats of violence, extreme emotional distress, distortion and loud noises. Discussions of eye trauma, blood, and violence.
Transcript: Ritualistic S1 E20: The Arsonist
Starring:
Jaye Short(they/she) as Jamie Locke
Caleb Burgess(he/him) as Leo Daisy
Oshen LeVels(he/him) as Amil Thornbrew
Sophia Weaver(she/her) as January Lauderback
2022-03-3122 minThe 40’s ProjectThe Ying and Yang of life in your 40’s.We talk about the ups and downs of life when you enter your 40’s and share what our listeners had to say about this too! Abbie gets an abrupt initiation into her middle years with some unplanned gyno surgery! Episode 4 is Proudly brought to you by Daisy Lane Flowers! Check out their website here 👇🏻https://www.daisylaneflowers.com.au/And Follow their socials here 👇🏻Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daisylaneflowersauInsta:https://instagram.com/daisylaneflowers?utm_medium=copy_linkCONTACT US: Via email smi...2022-03-2728 minThe 40’s ProjectConspiracy TheoriesSay what? We delve into conspiracy theories this episode and I’ll tell ya what isn’t a conspiracy, and that’s Covid. It has hit the Smith’s and Spicy Throat has messed up an action packed Mad March! We also chat about International Women’s Day because, well, we’re women and women rock. Episode 3 is Proudly brought to you by Daisy Lane Flowers! Check out their website here 👇🏻https://www.daisylaneflowers.com.au/And Follow their socials here 👇🏻Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daisylaneflowersau2022-03-1427 minThe 40’s ProjectRussia, Dick Pics and Mad MarchThis week on the podcast we talk about the Russian invasion and try to figure out why the hell Putin is such a dick. Speaking of dicks… what’s with the urge to get them out and take happy snaps? Unsolicited dick pics - stop it boys. Keep ya junk in ya trunk. And of course Mad March! We can’t love SA enough at this time of year. Plus we have a give away for a night out in the Clare Valley! (keep your eyes out on our socials) We packed...2022-02-2725 minThe 40’s ProjectThe question on everyone’s lipsWe’re back with Season Two! We had a little hiatus from podcasting over the holidays but it’s been fabulous to drag out our microphone Phallic Phil and whisper sweet nothings into his gerthy head. This week we re-cap the ups and downs that makes being in our 40’s one hell of a ride. CONTACT US: Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the40sproject/Via Instagram https://instagram.com/the40sprojectpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link2022-02-0632 min
Moonlight Audio TheatreJANE EYRE Pt. 5 - SHOWCASE CLASSICS Jane Eyre is a classic coming-of-age story where a young orphan girl fights against poverty, persecution, and abuse in the 19th century. The once ill-spirited child is now transformed into a kind, empathetic governess who finds herself paired with the brooding, mysterious Edward Rochester who has a haunting past of his own. Based on the gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Rachel Pulliam brings you an adaptation fit for audio with an all-star cast and original music by Ross Bernhardt. SOLE TWIN AUDIO IN PART 5: (CONCLUSION) Jane embarks on a new chapter in her life without...2022-02-021h 13
Moonlight Audio TheatreJANE EYRE Pt. 4 - SHOWCASE CLASSICS Jane Eyre is a classic coming-of-age story where a young orphan girl fights against poverty, persecution, and abuse in the 19th century. The once ill-spirited child is now transformed into a kind, empathetic governess who finds herself paired with the brooding, mysterious Edward Rochester who has a haunting past of his own. Based on the gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Rachel Pulliam brings you an adaptation fit for audio with an all-star cast and original music by Ross Bernhardt. SOLE TWIN AUDIO IN PART 4: As the fire burns out, Jane finds herself further invested in t...2022-02-0240 min
Moonlight Audio TheatreJANE EYRE Pt. 3 - SHOWCASE CLASSICS Jane Eyre is a classic coming-of-age story where a young orphan girl fights against poverty, persecution, and abuse in the 19th century. The once ill-spirited child is now transformed into a kind, empathetic governess who finds herself paired with the brooding, mysterious Edward Rochester who has a haunting past of his own. Based on the gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Rachel Pulliam brings you an adaptation fit for audio with an all-star cast and original music by Ross Bernhardt. SOLE TWIN AUDIO IN PART 3: Accepting her post as governess, Jane arrives at Thornfield more contented...2022-02-0235 minThe 40’s ProjectMerry Xmas - We’re back bitches!We’re back! It’s been a long time between drinks, with a much needed hiatus because TERM 4 SUCKS BALLS. We share some Christmas tips and swear like sailors for lucky ep 13. Not for small ear consumption. Merry Xmas! Episode 13 is Proudly brought to you by Simply Put By Peta - Professional Organising Service. Find out more here 👇🏻https://www.facebook.com/Simply-Put-By-Peta-Professional-Organising-Service-106392261647945/https://instagram.com/simplyputbypeta?utm_medium=copy_linkCONTACT US: Via email smithandtiller@gmail.comFOLLOW US:2021-12-2228 min