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The Flint PodcastPower shift in Germany – what businesses and investors should prepare forOn 6 May, Friedrich Merz was formally elected Chancellor by the German Bundestag. Merz and his government will take office at a critical moment for Germany and for Europe.Our experts will consider the implications for business of the choices confronting Merz’s first cabinet. The challenges that Merz and his top team face are marked by economic difficulties, geopolitical uncertainties, declining competitiveness, and an urgent need for investment to drive growth.Rebuilding Germany’s leadership in Europe, notably by improving ties with France and with the UK, will also be a key objective of the new...2025-05-0721 min
La rosa purpureaSteven Soderbergh: "Vi racconto 'Black Bag', la mia spy story sentimentale"Il grande regista Steven Soderbergh torna alla regia con "Black Bag", spy story sentimentale interpretata da Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender e Marisa Abela. Ne parliamo con una intervista esclusiva proprio a Steven Soderbergh.Il regista Paolo Costella ci presenta il suo "Storie di una notte", con Anna Foglietta, Giuseppe Battiston e Luigi Diberti.Con il nostro Boris Sollazzo parliamo di "Thunderbolts", diretto da Jake Schreier, con Florence Pugh, HannahJohn-Kamen e Sebastian Stan e di "Ritrovarsi a Tokyo", diretto da Guillaume Senez, con Romain Duris, Judith Chemla e Mei Cirne-Masuki."Ho visto un re" è un...2025-05-0300 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 271: Co-manager catch up: Kate’s overseas adventuresJoin TWICS’s three co-managers on a bus-turned-restaurant in a Hobart pub on a sunny day. With relaxing ambient pub sounds, Anna Abela and Dr Olly Dove chat with Dr Kate Johnson about her experience doing postdoctoral research in Switzerland and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship in Barcelona, Spain. Hear the challenges and highlights of Kate’s experience so far plus advice to ECRS considering applying for fellowships and conducting research overseas. Share in the joy of a rare in-person reunion of Olly, Anna and Kate!Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod2025-03-1627 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 260: Neurodivergence In STEMM: Part 2This week, Anna and Ella are joined by Monique Mitchelson, a autistic/ADHD clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with a deep passion for supporting neurodivergent women and girls. Monique discusses her own podcast, The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast with Clinical Neuropsychologist Michelle Livock, a hit show with over a million downloads, as well as her consulting on the National Autism Strategy. We’ll dive into how Monique blends her interests in neurodiversity, trauma, and chronic illness with her practice, as well as her own experiences as a neurodivergent woman kicking goals!Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod...2024-11-0327 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 259: Neurodivergence In STEM: Part 1In this episode, Anna and Ella chat to Heidi La Paglia Reid, a proud Autistic, queer and disabled consultant and advocate living Tasmania. With over a decade of experience in the disability and women’s rights sectors, Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge both from her professional roles and her personal journey navigating chronic health conditions and neurodiversity. This episode will dive into her work, explore the challenges she faced, and discuss how she’s driving real change through neuro-inclusive training, advocacy, and consultancy.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Co-H...2024-10-2727 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 245: Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship 2024Each year, Science in the Pub Tasmania’s Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship not only recognises incredible women working in STEMM in Tasmania, but also provides the chance for them to conduct outreach in their home community.In today’s episode, Olly hears from the 2024 fellows, Ella Smalley, Esmat Sarafraz, and Saranya Viswanathan, as they tell her all about their incredible projects.It’s safe to say that she was left feeling more than just a little inspired, and there’s a good chance you will, too. Show theme music: Kevin Mac...2024-07-2127 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 227: Unearthing a Greener FutureWelcome to our second instalment of the ‘Geoscience mini-series’, a four-part series where we talk to geoscientists based in Tasmania and elsewhere in Australia. Dr. Owen Missen, a Lecturer in Environmental Geology, shares insights into the role of critical metals, such as Cobalt and Tellurium, in Australia’s sustainable future.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore)Production: Meredith Castles (@MeredithCastles)Media & Promotion: Anna Abela2024-03-1027 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 226: Rock Solid EducationWelcome to our first instalment of the ‘Geoscience mini-series’, a four-part series where we talk to geoscientists based in Tasmania and elsewhere in Australia. This episode’s guest, Izzy Von Lichtan, is an esteemed expert in earth sciences, serving as curator at the Rock Library & Geological Museum and associate lecturer at the University of Tasmania. With over two decades of experience in teaching undergraduate programs, Izzy's passion lies in nurturing the curiosity of budding scientists in a supportive and encouraging environment.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Hannah Moore...2024-03-0327 min
Si illumina la notte - Il diario audio03 - 90 secondiUn diario audio che ci accompagnerà fino al debutto del nuovo spettacolo diretto da Livia Gionfrida.Saranno dei brevi appunti da ascoltare, estratti dalle prove, interviste, confronti, per conoscere meglio l’universo poetico di Franco Scaldati e tutto quello che sarà “Si illumina la notte”, dal 20 al 25 febbraio al Teatro Metastasio.da Franco Scaldatiregia, drammaturgia e spazio scenico Livia Gionfridacon Melino Imparato, Manuela Ventura, Daniele Savarino, Naike Anna Silipo, Rita Abela, Giuseppe Innocentecostumi Daniele Salernitanolight designer Alessandro Di Fraiaconsulente musicale Simone Faraoniassistente alla reg...2024-01-3101 minSi illumina la notte - Il diario audio02 - NotteUn diario audio che ci accompagnerà fino al debutto del nuovo spettacolo diretto da Livia Gionfrida.Saranno dei brevi appunti da ascoltare, estratti dalle prove, interviste, confronti, per conoscere meglio l’universo poetico di Franco Scaldati e tutto quello che sarà “Si illumina la notte”, dal 20 al 25 febbraio al Teatro Metastasio.da Franco Scaldatiregia, drammaturgia e spazio scenico Livia Gionfridacon Melino Imparato, Manuela Ventura, Daniele Savarino, Naike Anna Silipo, Rita Abela, Giuseppe Innocentecostumi Daniele Salernitanolight designer Alessandro Di Fraiaconsulente musicale Simone Faraoniassistente alla reg...2024-01-2900 minSi illumina la notte - Il diario audio01 - SogniUn diario audio che ci accompagnerà fino al debutto del nuovo spettacolo diretto da Livia Gionfrida.Saranno dei brevi appunti da ascoltare, estratti dalle prove, interviste, confronti, per conoscere meglio l’universo poetico di Franco Scaldati e tutto quello che sarà “Si illumina la notte”, dal 20 al 25 febbraio al Teatro Metastasio.da Franco Scaldatiregia, drammaturgia e spazio scenico Livia Gionfridacon Melino Imparato, Manuela Ventura, Daniele Savarino, Naike Anna Silipo, Rita Abela, Giuseppe Innocentecostumi Daniele Salernitanolight designer Alessandro Di Fraiaconsulente musicale Simone Faraoniassistente alla reg...2024-01-2901 minThe Flint PodcastEU 2024 series: what are the main political scenarios?The second episode of the EU 2024 series, sheds light on the political and policy dynamics that shape the EU’s political transition. Our experts discuss the main scenarios that can be anticipated for the next European Parliament, Commission and Council – and how these could impact business.Hosted by Flint Director Anna Abela, the discussion will feature: Flint Specialist Partner and former EU Commissioner, Sir Julian KingFlint Senior Adviser and former Danish Diplomat, Claus GrubeFlint Senior Adviser and former French member of Parliament, Philip Cordery2024-01-2534 minThe Flint PodcastEU Elections 2024: The Flint ViewIn this new podcast mini-series, Flint Global’s experts will shed light on the political dynamics and policy debates that will influence the outcome of the European Parliament elections and shape the EU’s post-2024 agenda.Hosted by Flint Director Anna Abela, the discussion features: Flint Partner and former Chair of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, Chris Fonteijn Flint Senior Adviser and former Deputy President of Poland’s Office of Electronic Communications, Lidia Kozlowska Flint Senior Adviser and former Secretary of State for Telecommunications in the Spanish Government, Carlos...2023-12-0717 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 220: Eureka Prizes Part 1 - Back to beginningsRobyn Williams is a legend in science journalism. For over 50 years he has brought science stories to the airways through ABC National’s Science Show. As the founder of Australia Museum’s Eureka Prize, he joins Anna and Olly for part one of four episodes in the Eureka Prizes mini-series. They discuss the history of STEMM communication, cultural changes, and what’s kept Robyn passionate across his career. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Simin Salarpour (@SalarpourSimin)Media & Promotion: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)2023-11-2627 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 206: Sci-Comm Queen, Zoe KeanZoe Kean loves science so much, she jumped into a profession where she can learn about all of it! As an award-winning journalist and science communicator, her work spans radio, science writing, content creation, and more. Plus, she’s a soon-to-be-published author! In this episode, we dip our toes into the expansive world of Sci-Comm. We get insight into how to begin a career in the profession - and keep it going, what ‘a day in the life’ looks like, alongside systematic issues that come up when trying to communicate science. 2023-08-1327 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 200: TWICS hits the big two hundredThat’s right, listeners, the episode title hasn’t lied to you. That’s What I Call Science has officially hit 200 episodes! It’s a huge milestone for a podcast, so the TWICS team got together this week to talk about the joy that the past 199 episodes have brought to us. We wouldn’t be here without our listeners tuning in each week, so a huge thank you to each and every one of you for your ongoing love and support.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Olly Dove (@littledove440), Hannah Moore (@Han...2023-07-0227 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 185: Sea-ing the Big PictureMatt Testoni is a multi-talented marine biologist, underwater photographer, and podcast host. Dive into this episode to learn about his research and his science communication show Seacreatures, based in lutruwita/TasmaniaShow theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Hannah McCleary 2023-03-1927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 182: The bigger the fish, the bigger the mouth to feedWe know that fish come in all shapes and sizes, but have you ever thought about how their size affects their behaviour? Dr Amy Coghlan from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies tells Olly this week all about her work in sized-based marine ecology, and the depths she’s (literally!) gone to for her research. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Production: Ryan SmithMedia & Prom...2023-02-2627 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 181: The Dove that studies how birds diveTwo and a half years after joining the TWICS family, it’s finally time for Olly Dove to tell us about her own work in STEMM!As a PhD candidate at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, Olly researches the diving behaviour of two seabirds living here in Tasmania: little penguins and short-tailed shearwaters. Join Kate as she asks Olly all about her adventures in zoology and scicomm!Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)Co-Host: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Production: Olly Dove (@littledove440)...2023-02-1927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 172: The Coding SisterhoodInspired by her own experiences breaking into the field of coding and front-end development, Kah Men co-founded The Coding Sisterhood, a safe and inclusive group that encourages women to try coding. Starting with three female coders, the group has grown to over 300 members. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys), Ellie Clapham (@EleanorClapham1) Anna Abela (@ann...2023-01-2927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 179: Fulbright: TAS to US9 months, 15 US states, 4 countries (including the US and AUS) and 3 homes, a brief summary of Kate’s wild 2022! Ryan Smith and Dr Kate Johnson chat, separated by 17000km, about Kate’s experience as a Fulbright postdoctoral researcher in the USA. Listen for application info + tips and to get an idea of what a (very fun) Fulbright experience can be like, from start to finish!Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Ryan Smith Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) and Anna Abela2022-12-1127 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 172: The Coding SisterhoodInspired by her own experiences breaking into the field of coding and front-end development, Kah Men co-founded The Coding Sisterhood, a safe and inclusive group that encourages women to try coding. Starting with three female coders, the group has grown to over 300 members. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys), Ellie Clapham (@EleanorClapham1) Anna Abela (@ann...2022-10-2327 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 171: A Catalyst for Zero WasteIn this episode we talk to Eve Poland about her research in chemistry, her advocation for zero waste in Tasmania, and her impressive music career. Interestingly, she describes her goal to combine her chemistry skills and passion for waste reduction to help large scale carbon repurposing. Tune in to learn about organic chemistry, some simple steps to reduce your waste, and how music can enrich your science experience.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Co-Host: Ellie Clapham (@EleanorClapham1)2022-10-1627 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 170: Maths AnxietyTasmania has some of the worst results in maths testing across Australia with drastic drops in results year after year. We speak with Priya Kitchener, a passionate maths educator, about the testing results, maths anxiety and the processes that need to be put in place to improve maths education.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2022-10-0927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 169: Health Services in America and AustraliaDr Niamh Chapman got into the nitty gritty of healthcare delivery and measures of success with Dr Alistair Fyfe. Dr Fyfe is from Tasmania and completed his medical training here but has spent most of his time practising in America. Niamh and Alistair talk about pursuing a career to improve health for individuals and societies as a whole - just how much can you really change a system to improve health?Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Production: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Media & Promotion: Anna Abela (@annoabela)2022-10-0227 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 167: Edible SoundDr Julia Drouhin is an Artist and curator with the incredible ability to manipulate and reinvent sound. From radiophonics, to edible objects, transformed technology from past generations and an exhibiton based on “my husband is a dead icecream”, we get a peek into Julia’s artistic process, her abstract inspirations and how her art is connected with science. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Ellie Clapham (@EleanorClapham1) Anna Abela (@annoabela)2022-09-1827 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 166: Making music out of thin airHave you ever heard the wind howling, and imagined the howl being converted to be played on piano? Or watched a tree flutter in the wind, and pictured the branch holding a pencil and trying to draw as it flutters?On this week’s episode, Olly hears from Professor Donald Fortescue from the California College of the Arts about how his work transforms nature and science into art to help engage us in the world around us, including his current artist residency on Flinders Island, Tasmania, and his past work down at the South Pole.Sh...2022-09-1127 min
Future of Film Podcast65. Paul Raschid and Ru Howe: Branching Narrative FilmmakingThis episode explores the evolution in interactive filmmaking with filmmaker Paul Raschid and Ru Howe, the Founder of Stornaway.io the development tool for interactive video.
Paul is the director of a number of branching narrative feature film/FMV games including 2022's THE GALLERY - comprising of over four and a half hours of video content.
In this conversation, Paul and Ru share insights of how they took a 450 scene 'FMV Game' script into the finished feature film utilising Stornaway’s bespoke platform.
We also talk distribution and audiences and how releasing the film on gaming platforms has provided Paul wi...2022-08-3046 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 158: What is a happy brain, Jane?In our fourth episode of the RHHRF miniseries we talk with expert guest Associate Professor Jane Alty who is an RHHRF funded researcher in neurodegenerative diseases, a senior lecturer at Wicking Dementia Centre, and a neurology consultant at the Royal Hobart Hospital.In this episode we start at the very beginning by answering the question ‘what is neurology?’, and then explore ideas around diagnosing and managing Alzheimer’s disease and how to have a happy and healthy brain.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)C...2022-07-1727 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 154: Mechanical EngineeringJoin Sarah and Niamh in this episode as they talk with Dr Sabrina Sequeria from Lightning Protection International. Sabrina was the recipient of the 2021 Exceptional Woman in Tasmanian Manufacturing Award, and shares her diverse journey through engineering in this episode. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Anna Abela2022-06-1927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 153: Creativity In TechTechnology and Creativity seem like an odd match, but we speak to Annie Gatenby, a Senior UX Designer, whose experiences as a creative in tech have spanned over 10 years, starting surprisingly from a Fine Arts degree. Joined by returning co-host Anna Abela who also followed the path from art to tech. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Anna Abela (www.linkedin.com/in/anna-abela-46a826177)Production: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Eleanor Clapham2022-06-1229 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 92: Future Scientists and Food SafetyAssisted by regular co-host Hannah, featured youth hosts Isabella, Ruby and Allegra from St. Michael’s Collegiate Middle School interview Dr John Bowman. The girls explore how microbes differ from other organisms, characteristics of microbes, and where they can be found as well as food safety and its importance in a changing climate. Host Niamh also talked to leader of digital content at St. Michael’s Collegiate, Anna Abela, about the school’s perspective on youth workshops.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS), and Isabella, Ruby and Allegra from St...2021-01-1727 min