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Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 43 - 9 February 2026 - Coalition implosion, One Nation surging and risks for Labor🎙 Curtin’s Cast returns for 2026
Episode 43 | Polling shocks, Coalition fracture and the new politics of grievance
Australian politics is realigning in real time. In the first Curtin’s Cast episode of 2026, co-hosts Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras unpack a turbulent political summer — from polling shocks and Coalition breakdown to the surge of One Nation, the Gen X revolt, and the risks now facing a dominant but vulnerable Labor government. We discuss:
• What the polling is really telling us
• Why the Coalition’s break-up (and make-up) doesn’t fix the right
• One Nation’s consol...
2026-02-0951 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin’s Cast EOY Special - Nine Media’s Sean Kelly on Quarterly Essay #100: The Good FightAs we wrap up Curtin’s Cast for 2025, a big thank you to everyone who’s tuned in this year — and a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and season’s greetings to all our listeners. Your support has helped make Curtin’s Cast one of the most widely listened-to political podcasts in the country, and we’re deeply grateful. To close out the year, we couldn’t ask for a better conversation.
Quarterly Essay has reached its 100th edition — a remarkable milestone for long-form political writing in Australia. And to mark it, Kos and Nick sit down with Sean Kelly, auth...
2025-12-1655 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 41 - 10 December 2025 - Kos and Nick on One Nation surge, Barnaby and much moreOn this week’s Curtin’s Cast, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras go one-on-one on what the latest Redbridge and Resolve polling is really telling us about Australian politics heading into a huge 2026 calendar. With two state elections looming in South Australia and Victoria, and federal pressures building, we unpack what to expect at state level, how federal factors are cutting through, and why One Nation’s surge is no longer a side story. The conversation then turns to the deeper question behind the numbers: who is actually experiencing material decline in living standards, and how that economic anxiety is res...
2025-12-0942 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 40 - 3 December 2025 - Alex Vynokur (United Ukraine Appeal) and Dom Meagher (JCRC)🎧 NEW EPISODE | CURTIN’S CAST 🇺🇦🇦🇺
Recorded live from Parliament House, Canberra
Winning the Peace: Why Ukraine’s Reconstruction Is Australia’s Test Too
This episode features one of the most powerful voices in Australia’s Ukraine community. Alex Vynokur didn’t become an advocate by choice — history chose him. A Ukrainian Jew whose family endured antisemitism and world war, Alex's family have built an incredibly successful life in Australia. When Russia invaded, he didn’t look away. He built the United Ukraine Appeal into a lifeline for hospitals, families and frontline communities under fire.
Now he joins Curtin’s C...
2025-12-0237 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 37 - 11 November 2025 - Troy Bramston on Gough Whitlam
Fifty years to the day after the Dismissal, this week on Curtin’s Cast, Nick Dyrenfurth and guest co-host Emma Dawson talk to acclaimed historian and political biographer Troy Bramston about his stunning new biography Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New. 700+ pages of reform, chaos, and vision — from Gough’s youthful poem to the tumultuous events of 11 November 1975. What does Whitlam still mean to Labor today? Listen now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Buy Troy's book:
https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460716137/gough-whitlam-the-vista-of-the-new-the-definitive-and-most-up-to-date-biography-from-australias-leading-political-biographer/
2025-11-1151 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 36 - 5 November 2025 - SDA Union National Secretary Gerard Dwyer
🎙️This week on Curtin's Cast, Kos Samaras and Nick Dyrenfurth sit down with Gerard Dwyer, National Secretary of the SDA — Australia’s largest private-sector union covering retail, fast food and warehouse workers and a proud John Curtin Research Centre Board member. From regional NSW, to the classroom and social work, and now the frontline of the labour movement, Gerard shares his journey, values, and vision — from the dignity of retail work and the scourge of workplace violence to the fight for fair pay for young workers, and why housing must be at the heart of Labor’s renewal. There...
2025-11-0351 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 35 - 29 October 2025 - Kos and Nick on the Netflixisation of Politics🎙️ This week's Curtin's Cast delves into what one British political writer calls the Netflixisation of Politics. Nick Dyrenfurth & Kos Samaras dive into the end of the political pendulum: both major parties bleeding to their disruptor flanks, the rise of niche tribes, and how politics has become algorithmic entertainment — the voter as subscriber, not loyalist, from Reform UK and the Greens’ surge in Britain with Keir Starmer's Labour government assailed from right and left to similair Aussie trends. We also ask why do right-wing fear campaigns on crime and law and order still work outside the cities but flop inside them? And...
2025-10-2843 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 34 - 22 October 2025 - From Basra to 🇦🇺 Aussie Boardrooms: JCRC Chair Sam Almaliki🎙️ Our guest today has lived the Australian story from the inside out. Born in Basra, Iraq, arriving to Australia as an asylum seeker aged nine including spending time in Villawood Detention Centre, and now a lawyer, chairperson and entrepreneur — Sam Almaliki’s journey is one of hope, hardship and renewal. From learning English behind fences to leading in business and community, Sam’s story captures the resilience and reinvention that define the Australian project. In this episode Nick and Kos yarn with Sam about:
🏠 Growing up in public housing & the power of aspiration
🏏 From Cricket Australia to navig...
2025-10-2056 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 33 - 15 October 2025 - Historic major party vote lows, One Nation support rising and Greens' Gaza gaffes🎙️ New Curtin’s Cast episode! Kos and Nick dive into explosive new polling showing the combined major party primary vote at historic lows. The Liberals are haemorrhaging votes on their right flank while collapsing among Gen Z, millennials, women and CALD voters.
They unpack the immigration debate, the rise of Advance Australia and right-wing online grifters, and ask: who exactly is voting for One Nation in 2025? (Spoiler: not the people who matter in marginal swing seats). Plus: how the Greens’ extremist rhetoric around the Middle East is backfiring with mainstream progressives.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple or whe...
2025-10-1446 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 31 - 24 September 2025 - Dr Shireen Morris (JCRC Board Member, Constitutional Lawyer and Author)🎧 New Curtin’s Cast Episode
With Nick Dyrenfurth still away, JCRC board member & leading constitutional lawyer Dr Shireen Morris joins Kos Samaras for a rich, personal and political conversation. 🌏⚖️
💡 From her Indian-Fijian family roots and early acting dreams to the frontlines of law and advocacy, Shireen shares the journey that shaped her fight for justice and belonging.
🗳️ They dive deep into the Uluru Statement and the Voice referendum:
• Lessons from working with First Nations leaders
• Why constitutional design matters more than slogans
• A frank autopsy of the 2023 Yes campaign—what worked, what didn’t
• Wh...
2025-09-2349 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 30 - 17 September 2025 - Dr Stephen Parnis#CurtinsCast host Nick Dyrenfurth takes a well-earned spell from the microphone as John Curtin Research Centre board member and constitutional lawyer Dr Shireen Morris joins Kos Samaras to lead a searching conversation with "proud Westie" and emergency physician Dr Stephen Parnis.
From the frontlines of emergency medicine to the fraught politics of end-of-life care, Dr Parnis reflects on the class politics of medical care, dealing with dying patents and what makes for a “good death,” the limits of autonomy, and why Victoria’s voluntary assisted-dying safeguards still trouble him.
The discussion widens to COVID’s class di...
2025-09-1655 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 29 - 10 September 2025 - ACTU Secretary Sally McManusThis week’s Curtin's Cast features the excellent ACTU Secretary, Sally McManus. Kos Samaras and Nick Dyrenfurth explore her working-class upbringing in north-west Sydney, the parallels between the rise of One Nation in the 1990s and today’s hard-right, neo-Nazi currents, and whether her attraction to the labour movement was a matter of nature or nurture. We cover the cultural left milieu she emerged from, the eye-opening experience of being the first in her family to attend university, the ACTU’s pioneering Organising Works program, the influence of mentors like Tom Macdonald and Tas Bull, and her path to the to...
2025-09-0948 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 27 - 27 August 2025 - Former Liberal MP Keith WolahanThis week’s Curtin’s Cast features the thoughtful and formidable former Liberal MP Keith Wolahan. Kos Samaras and Nick Dyrenfurth discussed Keith’s Irish Catholic working-class roots in Dublin, his childhood in suburban Melbourne and education at Ringwood Secondary College, through to his academic achievements at Melbourne, Monash and Cambridge and career as a barrister.
Our conversation delved into his two decades of military service including the elite 1st Commando Regiment, deployments to East Timor and Afghanistan, and the loss of close friends in combat that shaped his reflections on leadership, sacrifice and ethics. We unpacked his pi...
2025-08-2647 min
The Future OfSustainable Futures: climate, curriculum and collaborationWhat do an urban designer, an electrician and Curtin University have in common? They all want to help humanity prosper. To achieve that, sustainability is key. In this episode, our host David is joined by Professor Josh Byrne and Saf Flatters. Josh is Dean of Sustainable Futures at Curtin (he’s also well-known as a presenter on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia), and Saf is an electrical and energy specialist and third-year Curtin data science student. Together, they explore what a ‘sustainable future’ really means, and how a novel Curtin University subject called Sustainability Challenge is bringin...
2025-08-2638 min
Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 26 - 20 August 2025 - South Australian Labor Premier Peter MalinauskasIn a competitive field we think this week's Curtin's Cast might be the best yet featuring the super impressive South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. Kos Samaras and Nick Dyrenfurth discussed Peter's upbringing in Adelaide, his career as a unionist rising from the Woolies shopfloor to become state secretary of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association representing retail, fast-food and warehousing workers, and journey from becoming SA Labor Opposition leader to Premier during the Covid years. Our conversation spanned artificial intelligence and productivity, housing, social media policy, the end of woke and anti-woke politics, Labor connecting better with disillusioned...
2025-08-1947 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 25 - 13 August 2025 - Dom Meagher (JCRC Deputy Director & Chief Economist)We are very fortunate to have the one of the brightest and most innovative economists in Australia as part of our team - Dr Dominic Meagher. He's our latest guest on Curtin's Cast with Kos Samaras discussing the finer details of our recently released paper co-authored with Nick Dyrenfurth - 'Innovation Nation: Powering Australian Productivity in the 2020s and Beyond'. On this episode we get to the core of what productivity actually is and why Australian growth is now at its lowest in 60 years, mostly as the result of the old playbook of cutting costs, deregulation, and squeezing workers...
2025-08-1254 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 24 - 6 August 2025 - Liberals' Existential Crisis (Kung Fu Kos Is Back!)The great 'Kung Fu' Kos Samaras is back with Curtin's Cast co-host Nick Dyrenfurth discussing the post-election environment and the crisis of the Liberal-National Party.
2025-08-0541 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 23 - 30 July 2025 - Gautam Raju (Movember)This week's Curtin's Cast is a ripper featuring Gautam Raju, Global Director, Policy & Advocacy – Programs with Movember. Gautam, as listeners will discover is a ripper bloke talking about an issue Australian society is slowly but surely confronting - bloke's health, whether mental or physical well-being. Nick Dyrenfurth and Redbridge's Simon Welsh covered a smorgasbord of topics from Gautam's work co-leading the United Nations Secretary General campaign response to combat misinformation on COVID-19 which has reached over 1 billion people to big topics from the state of play in 2025, the usefulness of terms such as toxic masculinity, sport and male role mo...
2025-07-2940 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 22 - 23 July 2025 - Ronnie Hayden (Australian Workers Union Victorian Branch Secretary)This week's Curtin's Cast is a powerful, at times moving episode featuring Ronnie Hayden, Australian Workers Union Victorian Branch Secretary. Hosts Nick Dyrenfurth and Redbridge's Simon Welsh chatted to Ronnie about his upbringing in Ireland, diverse working life as a cafe owner and construction worker, life as a Dad to five children and fostering 55 (!) kids, personal challenges he has overcome on the way to leading the Victorian AWU and the issues facing working people which fire him up.
2025-07-2242 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 21 - 16 July 2025 - Liam Byrne (Author of No Power Greater: A History of Union Action in Australia)History nerds and labour movement aficionados we have a cracker of a Curtin's Cast for you this week! Nick Dyrenfurth was joined by Redbridge's Simon Welsh to yarn with historian and author Dr Liam Byrne, discussing his new book, No Power Greater: A History of Union Action in Australia. Liam is a distinguished biographer of the great John Curtin and another Labor prime minister Jim Scullin - his first book was Becoming John Curtin and James Scullin: the Making of the Modern Labor Party (Melbourne University Press, 2020) so we naturally traversed his earlier studies of these Labor icons, Liam's...
2025-07-1543 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 20 - 9 July 2025 - Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseThis week's Curtin's Cast is a special edition featuring Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's 2025 Curtin Oration in Sydney on Saturday 5 July on the 80th anniversary of John Curtin's passing and the PM's expansive Q and A which followed with our centre's Chair, Sam Almaliki.
2025-07-0856 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 19 - 2 July 2025 - David Swift (Author of Scouse Republic: An Alternative History of Liverpool)We had a fabulous chat this week on Curtin's Cast with one of Britain's finest young historians, authors and leading political commentator, David Swift. Co-hosts Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras deep dived into Dave's latest book, Scouse Republic: An Alternative History of Liverpool (Constable). We explored what makes Liverpool unique culturally and politically and touched on all manner of other subjects from Nigel Farage, why "Tory" is such a venomous insult, and what the left gets right and wrong about working people. Enjoy!
2025-07-0142 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 17 - 18 June 2025 - Generational Tectonic PlatesIn the latest Curtin's Cast Kos Samaras and Nick Dyrenfurth deep dive into the seismic ways Millennials and Gen Z - who collectively make up over 43% of the electorate - are disrupting politics just as the Baby Boomers did post-WWII. Based off exclusive Redbridge polling we look at how the shifting of generational tectonic plates is reshaping the media, advertising and industries such as gambling but is yet to be reflected properly in our democratic institutions and policy settings. There are big lessons for all sides of politics - on the Right but also competition on the left.
2025-06-1842 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 16 - 11 June 2025 - Emma Dawson (Chifley Research Centre)This week's Curtin's Cast is a cracker featuring the Chifley Research Centre's (official thinktank of the Australian Labor Party) new Executive Director Emma Dawson, one of the best and most forthright thinkers in social democratic circles. With Anthony Albanese giving his first major address to the National Press Club, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras chat to Emma about her background, from being born in Northern England, working as a political advisor, running the progressive Per Capita thinktank, her new role, and of course what's going on in Australian politics and what's next for the second term Albanese Labor government.
2025-06-1044 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 15 - 4 June 2025 - Michael SamarasOn this week's Curtin's Cast, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras chat to Michael Samaras (no relation to the latter!), a Sydney-based researcher, writer and historian, who in 2022 uncovered the Nazi past of the founding benefactor of the Wollongong Art Gallery. Michael has just published a fascinating new book, Anti-Fascists : Jim McNeill and his mates in the Spanish Civil War (Connor Court).
Anti-Fascists : Jim McNeill and his mates in the Spanish Civil War by Michael Samaras
The Australians who fought against Franco in the Spanish Civil War were men and women of conscience. They were prescient i...
2025-06-0351 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 14 - 28 May 2025 - Post-Election Fallout and What Comes NextIn the final post-election Curtin's Cast wrap Kos Samaras and Nick Dyrenfurth discussed the on-off again Coalition partyroom divorce, why the Liberals stand to gain from a trial separation from the Nationals, the hysterical opposition from some Liberals and right-wing commentators to Labor's tightening of multi-million dollar superannuation tax concessions, and Nick looks ahead to some of the big issues which will dominate the next term of parliament including Artificial Intelligence, while Kos gives us a rundown on the remaining hotly contested electoral contests.
2025-05-2741 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 12 - 14 May 2025 - Andrew Hastie MPWe've got a cracking episode of Curtin's Cast this week featuring Liberal Party rising star and MP for Canning in Western Australia, Andrew Hastie, who was their only metropolitan adjacent seat holder to record an increase in his primary and 2 party preferred vote. Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras chatted to Andrew about his early life and family as the son of a clergyman and grandson of soldiers, the importance of faith, his service in the Army's SAS, the battle of ideas and why he might be best described ideologically as a Red Tory, the life of West Australian MP...
2025-05-1449 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 11 - 7 May 2025 - Kos and Nick Unpack Election 2025The 2025 Australian federal election has been won - in a big and history-making way by Anthony Albanese's Labor Party - and lost in a humiliating manner for the Liberal-National Coalition led by Peter Dutton, who lost his own seat on May 3. On episode 11, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras unpack virtually every element of the campaign that was - what Labor did well, why the Libs tanked, the disastrous Greens' performance, the One Nation/Trumpet of Patriots flop, state-based results and key seats, how gender, age and ethnicity played out, as well as the key issues which swung the campaign. T...
2025-05-0659 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 10 - 30 April 2025 - Mega Election Preview with Shaun RatcliffCurtin's Cast MEGA federal election preview!
On tomorrow's episode of our podcast with Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras we are joined by psephological superstar Shaun Ratcliff of Accent Research. We discuss all things democracy sausage including who will win and why, the key seats to watch, does it matter whether party leaders know how much a carton of eggs cost, what respective campaign HQs will be up to in the final days and much more!
2025-04-291h 18Curtin’s CastCurtin's Cast Episode 9 - 23 April 2025 - Drew WestenWe have a fantastic episode of Curtin's Cast this week featuring Professor Drew Westen, well-known US political psychologist and author of the super influential 2007 book, 'The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation'. We spoke to Drew about his book – including receiving praise from Bill Clinton (which he initially thought was a hoax!) - why feelings trump facts every time, what the Left gets wrong about voters, Trumpism and much more!
About Drew Westen
Drew Westen is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at Emory Un...
2025-04-2244 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast - Episode 8 - 16 April 2025 - Kos and Nick Mid-Election PulseOn Episode 8 of Curtin's Cast, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kosmos Samaras take the pulse of the federal election halfway through the campaign. Kos gives us an update on what the polls are telling us drawing on his decades of experience, how campaign launches work, key seats watch from across the continent, what's behind Peter Dutton's seeming implosion and competing party machines, while Nick and Kos trade contrarian takes on housing policy and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's MAGA-phone. Is this the worst federal election Liberal campaign in modern history? Listen to Curtin's Cast at your favourite streaming service to find out the a...
2025-04-1545 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast - Episode 7 - 9 April 2025 - Dai LeWe have a powerful, compelling episode of Curtin's Cast Episode 7 for your listening pleasure this week featuring the Independent MP for Fowler in in Sydney's outer southwestern suburbs, Dai Le Co-Hosts Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras chatted to Dai about her arresting back story, from her dramatic departure from Vietnam in April 1975, life as a refugee family first in the Philippines and then Australia, her career in journalism and finally becoming a politician at a local and then federal level, the first Vietnamese-Australian MP to sit in the nation's parliament.
2025-04-0848 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast - Episode 6 - 2 April 2025 - Nick and Kos on Election Week 1On Episode 6 of Curtin's Cast, Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras unpack Week One of the federal election. Kos tells what to take from the avalanche of new polling, key seats to watch in the outer suburbs and inner-cities, Liberal woes and the "Trump bump", plus they deep dive into a major research project the John Curtin Research Centre and RedBridge Group are undertaking on right-wing populism.
Listen to Curtin's Cast Episode 6 at your favourite streaming service!
2025-04-0137 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast - Episode 5 - 26 March 2025 - Kos and Nick on the Budget and Election 2025On this week's episode of Curtin's Cast Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras deep dive into the looming federal election, what the polls are telling us, Donald Trump's tariff wars, the future of the two-party system in Australia and the 2025 Budget.
Listen to Curtin's Cast Episode 5 at your favourite streaming service!
2025-03-2641 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast - Episode 4 - 19 March 2025 - Clare O'NeilWe have an amazing new episode of Curtin's Cast with the the brilliant Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Clare O'Neil MP.
Nick Dyrenfurth and Kos Samaras yarned with Clare about family including her convict relatives, her childhood raised by publisher parents, modern life and being a working Mum of three in politics, and plenty of policy focusing (not surprisingly!) on housing. Some say if you want a friend in politics get a dog! We asked Clare if she had friends from the non-Labor side and response was super interesting!
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2025-03-1856 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast - Episode 3 - 12 March 2025 - Maurice GlasmanEpisode 3 of the John Curtin Research Centre's Curtin's Cast podcast has landed and it's a cracker! JCRC Executive Director Nick Dyrenfurth and RedBridge Director Kos Samaras yarn with Lord Glasman. We deep dive into Maurice's Blue Labour project, discuss the rise of Trump and his recent chat with MAGA 'Godfather' Steve Bannon, the follies of unchecked globalising capitalism and modern left-wing 'progressive' politics, the meaning of patriotism, AI and climate change, and what it will take for Labo(u)r parties to win back the affection of the working class.
Maurice Glasman is an English political theorist...
2025-03-1153 minCurtin’s CastCurtin's Cast - Episode 2 - 5 March 2025 - Jim ChalmersOn Episode 2 of the John Curtin Research Centre's Curtin's Cast podcast JCRC Executive Director Nick Dyrenfurth and RedBridge Director Kos Samaras chat to the Treasurer of Australia and Member for Rankin in suburban Brisbane, Jim Chalmers. We deep dive into what makes Jim tick and his passions, including what he does outside of the cut and thrust of political life, how he takes inspiration from Labor legend Paul Keating and where he differs in his 21st century approach, the big challenge of intergenerational responsibility, the fourth wave of economic transformation, and what is at stake at this year's election...
2025-03-0441 min
The Connected Approach PodcastThe Power of Choice: Prioritizing What Truly Matters
In this episode of The Connected Approach Podcast, hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White delve into the challenges of staying true to your mission during chaotic times. As they work on establishing a new leadership center in Farmington, Connecticut, Chris shares his journey of managing stress, self-awareness, and the importance of prioritizing what truly matters. Amanda reflects on the value of recognizing growth opportunities and the power of choice in maintaining consistency with commitments. Tune in to learn how to navigate distractions, stay focused, and lead with purpose. Don’t miss out—subscribe for more insights on connected leadership!
2024-08-1316 min
The Connected Approach PodcastLetting Go and Moving Forward
Unlock the art of “Letting Go” with Chris Curtin and Amanda White on The Connected Approach Podcast.
In this enlightening episode, our hosts share their personal challenges and insights on releasing control in family and work environments. Discover the transformative power of embracing changes, fostering growth through curiosity, and achieving a peaceful state of mind.
This discussion is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their relationships and lead with compassion and understanding. Tune in to learn how to let go gracefully and lead more effectively.
2024-07-3033 min
The Connected Approach PodcastStoic Wisdom for Modern Leaders
In this episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White discuss the theme of staying focused on one’s goals as leaders. They explore different facets of leadership goals, including business objectives, personal aspirations, and life goals. The conversation delves into the importance of defining what’s meaningful and prioritizing actions that align with one’s ultimate objectives.
Chris and Amanda discuss the challenges leaders face, such as daily distractions and existential questions about life’s ultimate purpose. They highlight the philosophical teachings of stoicism, particularly the insights of Marcus Aurelius, as valuable guidance for...
2024-07-0935 min
The Connected Approach PodcastThe Power of Introspection: Finding Clarity in Solitude
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Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of The Connected Approach Podcast, where hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White delve into “The Power of Introspection.”
Reflecting on their journey and recent milestones, they discuss the vital role of solitude and self-reflection in leadership and personal growth. Chris and Amanda share how their new leadership center came to be and the challenges they faced along the way, emphasizing the importance of listening to oneself and maintaining resolve.
In this episode, they explore the distinction between isolation and loneliness, inspired by Char...
2024-06-2528 min
The Connected Approach PodcastA Season of Growth and Graduation
Tune in to this inspiring episode of The Connected Approach Podcast, where hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White reflect on recent successes and the deep connections between personal growth and leadership. Discover how they draw parallels between the changing seasons on a farm and the transformative experiences within their leadership program.
This episode is a celebration of growth, learning, and the impactful change that thoughtful leadership can foster in individuals and organizations alike. Join Chris and Amanda as they explore the power of self-leadership and its profound effect on community and corporate environments.
Don’t mi...
2024-06-1222 min
The Connected Approach PodcastFun with Failure
Tune into this uplifting episode of The Connected Approach Podcast where hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White explore the lighter side of setbacks in “Fun with Failure.”
Discover how to embrace failures as stepping stones to growth and hear Chris’s personal story of navigating through a tough deal.
Join us as we learn to laugh at our missteps, extract valuable lessons from them, and continue on our paths with renewed perspective and humor.
2024-05-1419 min
The Connected Approach PodcastThe Prepared Leader
Tune into this enlightening episode of The Connected Approach Podcast with hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White as they dive deep into the art of preparedness and self-presentation.
Discover effective strategies to overcome internal saboteurs and learn how to present yourself in the best possible light in any situation. From discussing ‘red teaming’ to exploring psychological preparedness, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to boost their confidence and persuasiveness in high-stakes environments.
Don’t miss out on these expert tips to master your preparation and shine in your next big opportunity. Watch...
2024-04-3025 min
The Connected Approach PodcastThe Healing Power of Self-Compassion
Dive into an inspiring episode of The Connected Approach Podcast with Chris Curtin and Amanda White as they unpack the transformative power of self-compassion.
Through personal stories and thoughtful discussion, discover how treating ourselves with kindness and understanding can lead to profound personal growth and resilience.
The episode highlights the distinction between self-compassion and toxic positivity, underscoring the value of genuine self-care and the power of a positive mindset in overcoming adversity. This episode offers a candid look into the challenges we face and the compassion we deserve to give ourselves in the process.
2024-04-1626 min
The Future OfMultiple Sclerosis | Dr Virginie LamCan MS be slowed down or even reversed? In this episode, host Alex Foot is joined by Dr. Virginie Lam to discuss a revolutionary new treatment that aims to slow down or potentially stop the cycles of attack and remission in many MS cases.What is multiple sclerosis (MS) and how does it effect the body? [00:46]• What is relapse-remitting MS and what challenges does it present [02:57]• How new myelin targeting treatments are offering new hope for MS treatment [08:56]• What inspired Dr. Lam to research MS [15:05]Learn moreMS Awareness Month: Australia’s advanc...
2024-03-2020 min
The Connected Approach PodcastMantras That Move Mountains
Join Chris Curtin and Amanda White on The Connected Approach Podcast as we explore the transformative power of mantras.
In this episode, we’re inspired by the story of Joan Benoit Samuelson’s Olympic victory, discuss how to create positive mantras, and examine the impact of intentionality and awareness.
Whether you’re seeking motivation, focus, or a way to overcome challenges, this episode offers insights into using mantras as a tool for personal and professional growth.
Share your mantra with us and join the conversation on the power of positive repetition.
2024-03-1918 min
The Connected Approach PodcastThe Journey to Authenticity: Self-Awareness in Professional and Personal Life
Dive into the power of self-awareness with Chris Curtin and Amanda White on The Connected Approach Podcast.
This episode is a treasure trove of insights and personal stories that highlight the journey of self-awareness and its profound impact on personal and professional growth. Our hosts explore how understanding oneself can transform relationships, enhance leadership skills, and foster a fulfilling life.
Whether you’re on your own journey of self-discovery or looking to deepen your connections with others, this episode offers valuable perspectives on embracing feedback, reflection, and continuous growth.
Join us for an en...
2024-03-1234 min
The Future OfEquity In Education | Prof Ian LiHow do we overcome barriers to education in Australia? ‘In this episode, Alex Foot is joined by Professor Ian Li, Director of the Research and Policy Program at the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES), to discuss the equity landscape in Australian higher education, and how things are moving towards a more accessible system. What is equity in education and why’s it important [01:35]How does Australia compare globally in educational equity [04:14]How primary and high school impact the equity of higher education [07:23]The TAFE system [17:35]What ‘good’ looks like in the future [23:30]Learn moreAustra...
2024-03-0625 min
The Connected Approach PodcastThe Value of Coaching: Cultivating Self-Awareness and Growth
In this episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White delve into the value of coaching.
They discuss the transformative power of coaching both for themselves and their clients, highlighting the significance of self-awareness, clearing mental obstacles, and understanding personal priorities.
Chris shares his perspective on how coaching has accelerated his problem-solving and emotional processing, emphasizing speed and progress.
Amanda, a professional certified coach, emphasizes the importance of being present and listening in coaching, and how it facilitates deeper self-exploration and growth. They also touch upon the concepts of empa...
2024-03-0528 min
The Connected Approach PodcastFinding Your True Self Amidst Comparison
In Part 2 of this series on “The Connected Approach Podcast,” Chris Curtin and Amanda White continue their exploration of authenticity and the pitfalls of comparison.
This episode dives deeper into personal stories and reflections, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and embracing one’s unique path.
Amanda shares her experiences and insights on overcoming the ‘comparison trap’ and the value of recognizing and celebrating one’s strengths and background.
Chris reflects on the importance of distinguishing between ‘doing’ and ‘being,’ and how this distinction impacts personal and professional growth.
The hosts discuss the challenges and r...
2024-02-2723 min
The Connected Approach PodcastEmbracing Authenticity and Overcoming Comparison
Join Chris Curtin and Amanda White in this compelling Part 1 of a two-part series on “The Connected Approach Podcast.”
This episode explores the intricate dynamics of authenticity and comparison in leadership and personal development.
Chris and Amanda engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the importance of authentic self-expression and the challenges of comparison in both personal and professional contexts. They share personal anecdotes and insights, including a fascinating story about rock star Lou Reed’s self-reflection. The conversation delves into the complexities of maintaining authenticity while navigating the pressures of societal expectations and self-imposed standards.
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2024-02-2022 min
The Connected Approach PodcastNavigating Life with Purposeful Boundaries
In this insightful episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White delve into the critical topic of setting and maintaining boundaries.
Amanda, renowned for her expertise in this area, shares valuable insights from Brene Brown’s “The Gifts of Imperfection.” Emphasizing the importance of boundaries in cultivating self-compassion and living in alignment with one’s values.
Chris discusses his recent personal experience with setting a professional boundary, exploring the emotional journey and the impact of positive intelligence in his decision-making process.
Together, they discuss the challenges of balancing pleasing others with...
2024-02-1323 min
The Future OfKorean Wave | A. Prof Jo Elfving-HwangFrom BTS to Busan's Film Festivals, how has Korea's cultural influence spread across the globe? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf.What is the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu’ [00:50]• How the government encouraged a cultural push of Hallyu [14:14]• Korean Cultures spread to Australia [21:23]• How the spread of Korean culture impacts life in South Korea itself [39:23] Learn more• Curtin Korean Studies Major• Korean Research Centre WAConnect with our guestsAssociate Professor Jo Elfving-HwangJo Elfving-Hwang is an Associate Professor of Korean Society and Culture in the...
2024-02-0748 min
The Connected Approach PodcastLeadership Lessons with Stephen Hoeft
In this episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” Chris Curtin and Amanda White are joined by guest Stephen Hoeft, a seasoned sales executive and people leader at Michelin North America. Chris and Amanda ask Stephen three questions to guide the conversation: How do you lead yourself, how do you lead others, and how do you lead circumstances.
The episode revolves around the theme of leadership accountability and the art of effective management.
Stephen shares his journey and experiences in various leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, clear communication, and building trust within teams. He disc...
2024-02-0635 min
The Connected Approach PodcastFeelings
In this episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” Chris Curtin and Amanda White unpack the complexity of emotions and feelings in leadership and personal life.
They emphasize the importance of understanding and managing a wide spectrum of emotions beyond just the basic ones. The episode is enriched with references to Brené Brown’s work, particularly her book “Atlas of the Heart,” and explores how a deeper understanding of emotions can lead to better self-regulation and more effective leadership.
This episode is a treasure trove for anyone seeking to navigate the emotional landscape of both their professiona...
2024-01-3034 min
The Connected Approach PodcastEmpathy and Grief
In this episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” Chris Curtin and Amanda White discuss the intricate relationship between empathy, grief, and leadership.
The episode is deeply personal, drawing on recent experiences of loss in their communities. They delve into how these experiences impact leadership, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in both personal and professional realms.
The hosts explore how processing grief and practicing empathy can profoundly affect one’s approach to leadership and life.This episode is particularly poignant for those seeking to understand the role of emotional intelligence in leadership and the va...
2024-01-2336 min
The Connected Approach PodcastPositive Intelligence (PQ) Insights
In this engaging episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White focus on the concept of Positive Intelligence (PQ).
They delve into how managing one’s inner dialogue and self-perception can profoundly influence personal and professional growth.
The episode is peppered with personal stories and experiences, highlighting the impact of internal ‘saboteurs’ and the power of developing a ‘sage’ mindset. Chris and Amanda discuss the importance of recognizing and moderating self-critical thoughts, fostering self-compassion, and embracing curiosity and empathy.
This episode offers insightful takeaways for anyone looking to improve their mental a...
2024-01-1625 min
The Connected Approach PodcastLeading Self
In this episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” Chris Curtin and Amanda White explore the theme of self-leadership and its critical role in personal and professional development.
They delve into how self-awareness, intentionality, and aligning daily actions with personal values can profoundly impact leadership effectiveness. The discussion includes personal anecdotes, emphasizing the need for leaders to lead themselves first before leading others. They also touch upon the concept of ‘Positive Intelligence’ coined by Shirzad Chamine; illustrating its importance in managing one’s thoughts and emotions effectively.
This episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance th...
2024-01-0929 min
The Connected Approach PodcastWhat's In It for Me
In this episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White delve into the tangible benefits and outcomes of adopting a leader-focused approach.
The episode is rich with personal anecdotes and experiences, emphasizing the value of authentic leadership and self-awareness. Chris and Amanda discuss how this approach impacts not only individual development but also team dynamics and organizational success. They explore the importance of leading oneself before leading others, the power of authenticity in leadership, and the positive outcomes of such an approach, including deeper connections and trust within teams.
This episode is a...
2024-01-0224 min
The Connected Approach PodcastBeing vs. Doing
In this episode of “The Connected Approach Podcast,” hosts Chris Curtin and Amanda White dive into the concept of ‘Being Versus Doing’ in leadership.
They dissect how effective leadership is more than just task completion; it’s about the leader’s presence and values. Through anecdotes and client experiences, they emphasize the importance of self-awareness and personal development in crafting a personal leadership style.
The episode is a must-listen for emerging professionals and seasoned leaders alike, offering insights on balancing task-oriented objectives with a holistic, people-centric leadership approach.
2023-12-1928 min
KCREatingwealth133. Why Active RE Investors Need to Invest Passively… w/ Kyle CurtinIn this week’s solo episode of the KCREatingwealth Podcast, I wanted to chat about a couple things that I have wanted to share with you guys! There is one imperative lesson that I learned this year that can change your progress on your investing journey, as it did for me… A multimillionaire also uses the same techniques to build relationships with BILLIONAIRES…. Use your capital for more than just a return my friends…
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2023-12-1130 min
The Future OfEchidnas | Dr Christine CooperAs one of the world’s rarest mammals, the iconic echidna has developed surprising ways to adapt to a warming climate.In this episode, David Karsten was joined by Dr Christine Cooper from Curtin’s School of Molecular and Life Sciences to discuss the unique traits of echidnas and what the future holds.What is a monotreme? 01:30Dr Cooper explains how echidnas use vocalisations to mate [8:05]The differences between echidnas across the country [14:09]How echidnas survive in extreme heat [22:03]Learn moreCurtin study suggests rare echi...
2023-10-3026 minKCREatingwealthWhy to Always Be Bullish on C Class Multifamily w/ Kyle CurtinIn this week’s solo episode of the KCREatingwealth Podcast, I wanted to chat about why “C” Class multifamily and the pro’s and cons of that flavor of multifamily in comparison to A, B, & D class. I am a very large proponent of C class value add multifamily, and it is a dominant focus for us on our travels when sourcing deals to collaborate with you all on!
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2023-10-0410 minKCREatingwealth123. The Lifechanging Power of Pushing Yourself… w/ Kyle CurtinIn this week’s long form solo episode of the KCREatingwealth Podcast, I tell a story about one of the first times I ever pushed myself in the business world, and how it changed my life for eternity… The one person that I met there was the catalyst of who I developed into today, and who I will continue to grow into as time moves on. All it takes is pushing yourself a little bit to eventually change your entire family tree my friends… Get out there and own it!
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2023-10-0218 min
KCREatingwealth121. How to Build Thousands of Powerful B2B Relationships From Your Couch! w/ Kyle CurtinIn this week’s long form solo episode of the KCREatingwealth
Podcast, I wanted to talk about something that has changed my life… This technique is something that I have been doing nearly every day over the past four to five years, and is currently automated with assistance from my team in the Philippines! Not to boast by any means, but I have become very strong at building and maintaining relationships, and a large percentage of them started from this very way… It doesn’t matter if you are extroverted, introverted, a mixture of both… This technique allows you to create...
2023-09-1843 min
KCREatingwealthHow To Scale Your Content and Not Overthink it... w/Kyle CurtinIn this mini solo episode of the KCREatingwealth Podcast, I wanted
to talk about something pretty badass that I have been thinking about the past few weeks. I recently heard a particular episode of the Tribe of Millionaires Gobundance Podcast with Jamie Gruber, and he was interviewing Brian Luebben, an extremely impressive entrepreneur and podcaster with a 5 DAY IN A ROW SHOW! This is a concept I was absolutely going to share with you guys, and it can be a way to scale your content game (especially if it is audio/video)! Let me know what you think!
2023-09-0620 min
KCREatingwealthGreat Tip to Help Build a SOLID Clientelle/ Investor Base w/Kyle CurtinIn this mini solo episode of the KCREatingwealth Podcast, I wanted
to share something that I learned that clicked for me in the past week. After having a pretty good conversation with another syndicator through networking, I asked him how he met his team that he works alongside- they are across the country… His response was something that really made me think in the coming few days afterward, and something that I already put into action and is something that can help you build any sort of clientele or investor base….
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2023-08-3017 min
The Future OfVoice To Parliament | Prof Cheryl Kickett - TuckerIs this Australia's pivotal moment? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker to discuss the upcoming Australian referendum on recognising the First Nations people of Australia in the constitution and the potential establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.What is the proposed Voice to Parliament? [01:10]How Prof. Kickett-Tucker's community is feeling about the referendum [08:22]What would a ‘yes’ vote mean? [11:15]How would a ‘no’ vote impact how Australia is perceived? [18:21]Prof. Kickett-Tucker's community programs [20:49]Prof. Kickett-Tucker on her personal motivations and hopes for the future [33:15]Learn moreKoya Abo...
2023-08-2136 min
The Future OfCyber Warfare | Dr Nickson M. KarieIn the face of cyber threats, how do nations and organisations safeguard personal data and secure the digital systems we rely on? In this episode, host David Karsten is joined by Dr Nickson Karie, a cybersecurity and forensics expert to discuss the looming threat of cyberattacks, the potential impacts of cyberwarfare on a nation, and what we can all do to keep our information safe in cyberspace.What is cyberwarfare? [00:57]The future of cyber-defence and AI [06:23]The likelihood of a catastrophic cyberattack [09:20]What inspires Dr Karie [20:20]Learn more
2023-08-0727 min
The Future OfLegalising Cannabis (Re-Release) | Prof Simon LentonCould Australia legalise recreational cannabis use while avoiding the same profit-driven pitfalls that have occurred with tobacco and alcohol? In this episode, Sarah is joined by Professor Simon Lenton from the National Drug Research Institute to explore how Australia may go about legalising the recreational use of cannabis, learning from the commercial models seen in North America.Highs and lows of commercialising cannabis [05:17]Cannabis social clubs [08:15]The cannabis profit playbook [11:49]Reducing the risk of drug driving [14:40]Cannabis law in Australia right now [17:10]Finding the middle ground for legalisation [19:30]‘Things are...
2023-07-1225 min
The Future OfThe Manosphere | Dr Ben Rich and Dr Francis RussellWhat is ‘the manosphere’, what has it got to do with masculinity, and why are high school teachers concerned by teenage boys’ attraction to it? In this episode, our guest presenter Associate Professor Kathryn Shine is joined by Dr Ben Rich and Dr Francis Russell, from the Curtin Extremism Research Network, to discuss the realm of the manosphere.What is the manosphere? [00:09]Why are men feeling ‘disenfranchised’? [02:57]Are there racial and religious elements within the manosphere? [11:58]What is the Curtin Extremism Research Network? [35:54]Learn moreCurtin Extremism Research NetworkThe Draw of the Manosphere: Understanding Andrew Tate's appeal to lo...
2023-05-2942 min
The Future OfMoon Travel | Prof Phil Bland & Prof Gretchen BenedixIt's been half a century since humans travelled to the moon when astronauts explored an area of the moon known as the Taurus-Littrow Valley in 1972. Now, NASA's Artemis space program could resume travel to the moon by 2024 and provide exciting opportunities for the next generation of planetary scientists and space explorers.To explore this topic, Sarah was joined by Professor Phil Bland and Professor Gretchen Benedix. Phil and Gretchen are both planetary scientists from the Space Science and Technology Centre at Curtin University. They talked about NASA's Artemis program, how Curtin University is involved, the evolution of...
2023-04-1837 min
The Future OfTwitter | Prof Tama LeaverWill Twitter ever be the same since Elon Musk’s takeover? And what impact will his changes have on users, free speech and (dis)information? Twitter is one of the most influential speech platforms in the world – as of 2022, it had approximately 450million monthly active users. But its takeover by Elon Musk has sparked concerns about social media regulation and Twitter’s ability to remain a ‘proxy for public opinion’. To explore this topic, Sarah is joined by Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University. Why does Twitter matter? [00:48]Elon rewinds content regulation [06...
2023-02-2123 min