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CurveballTest your instincts — Richard Harris on embracing risk to rescue teens trapped in a Thai cave“Giving anaesthetic in a muddy cave kilometres underground and under water? I never thought that was a good idea.” Experienced cave diver and doctor Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris is no stranger to extreme dives in pitch-black, cramped conditions. But when a call came for him to assist retrieving 12 teens and their coach from treacherous conditions inside a cave in Thailand during monsoonal rains? Well, he thought the boys had no hope of being pulled out alive. This incredible recovery mission taught him about pushing boundaries and propelled Harry into conversations with other risk t...
2023-11-2057 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🤔 Where’s your head at?A game-changing shift is headed for you when Mercury enters Sagittarius. This charmed cosmic combo of intellect and adventure might send your mind into a revelation overdrive. Be prepped for your weekend of November 10. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card interpretations by Jessica Adams, @jessicacadams on Twitter. Astrology Coach is a podcast from the iHeartPodcast Network Australia and Deadset Studios. We ackn...
2023-11-0903 min
JournoPlaying piano in a warzone – Editor Alan Rusbridger on spies, spooks, and breaking the biggest stories of our time“At one point the cabinet secretary pointed out through my window to a block of flats across the water and said, ‘You realise the Chinese will be in there and they’ll have a laser on that tumbler of water, and they’ll have turned it into a microphone. They can listen to what we’re saying now’. So, the curtains came down immediately. At home, I did the same. I unplugged everything. And if I wanted to talk to my wife, we went out into the woods. We did all the things that spies are supposed to do.” Alan Rusb...
2023-11-0857 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 💞 Is a love-filled planetary potion on the menu for you?Supercharged Venus enters balanced Libra this week. The planet of romance encourages you to have faith in the cosmos and get out there with a positive mindset. What fortuitous gifts could this dreamy combo have in store for you? Natasha can help you harness all the best bits of this celestial movement with her astrology update for the week of November 6. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted...
2023-11-0503 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🥊 How to handle this celestial triple threatThis weekend the skies will see three planetary showdowns, each targeting a different area of your life. Tensions are high in the cosmos, but with some mindful reflection and gratitude you could use these powerful shifts to your advantage. Uncover the lessons the universe wants you to learn with Natasha’s astrology update for the weekend of November 3. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card...
2023-11-0204 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 🎃 Will the skies gift you a treat or a trick?A passionate collision of Mercury and Mars in Scorpio could see intense sparks fly. It could go either way, so use this powerful combo wisely. The moon enters the prankster of the zodiac, Gemini, just in time for your Halloween shenanigans. Download your astrology guide for the week of October 30. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card interpretations by Jessica Adams, @jessicacadams on Twitter. ...
2023-10-2903 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🌕 How will this moon magic change your path?A significant lunar eclipse is gracing our skies during a full moon in Taurus. It’s rounding out a series of Taurus eclipses that started back in November 2021. Taurus is ruled by the planet of romance, Venus, so what could the last few pages of this narrative mean for your love life? Natasha has your essential astrology update for the weekend of October 27. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot readi...
2023-10-2603 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 🦂 What are you holding close to your chest this Scorpio season?Now is the time to make friends with your closet skeletons as the Sun enters the mysterious and brooding sign of Scorpio. Known for being deep thinkers and feelers, this cosmic movement will bring you growth. But not before shedding light on what’s crawling out of the dark. That and more astrology for the week of October 23. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot car...
2023-10-2203 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 👿 Locking horns in the heat of the momentThere’s trouble brewing for headstrong couples with unfinished business when two powerful cardinal signs go head-to-head. But Sunday’s planetary movements will hopefully bring you harmony. This weekend will be a real mixed bag of emotions. Natasha can help you find the positives with an astrology update for the weekend of October 20. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card interpretations by Jessica Adams, @jessi...
2023-10-1904 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 🔦 Can your relationships handle the celestial spotlight?La Luna is turning your energy to your relationships this week when the Sun and Mercury face off with the Moon’s north node. So, expect some big feels to crop up as you ruminate over your partnerships. If your mind is stuck in a “what if” cycle, La Luna’s movements could help you find a new perspective. Natasha can help you find balance with an astrology update for the week of October 16. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her we...
2023-10-1503 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND👋 Who will La Luna have you leave behind?The 2023 eclipse season is closing out with a new moon solar eclipse in Libra on Sunday. A new moon usually brings new beginnings, but this cozied-up eclipse comes with a bit of a twist. What or who could you be ready to wave goodbye to? Natasha can guide you. That and more astrology for the weekend of October 13. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot car...
2023-10-1203 min
CurveballHoodie economics — How Indigenous systems-thinking could unlock your business potential, with Jack Manning BancroftJack Manning Bancroft was 17 when he walked into Australia’s most prestigious college at Sydney University. Think sandstone buildings, young men wearing suits and gowns to the dining hall each evening. Jack, a talented athlete and student and a Bundjalung man, had been awarded a scholarship to St Paul’s College. The level of privilege he was surrounded by made him angry, but it wasn’t long before he channeled that into establishing the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME), an award-winning mentoring program. Jack became one of Australia’s youngest ever CEOs at 19, his program h...
2023-10-0937 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 👠 Are you needing a cosmic confidence kick?You’re in for a self-love revitalisation as Venus heads into detail-oriented Virgo. It’s time to tune into the finer details of your everyday routine but it could mean you have to let go of certain unhelpful habits. A planetary movement on Thursday could bring you a cosmic confidence boost. Natasha can help you embrace your most radiant self with an astrology update for the week of October 9. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash...
2023-10-0803 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND⚠️ Are you mixing with the wrong crowd?The universe is having a toxic get together this weekend...and it’s not gonna be friendly. With so many planets making astrological connections, this celestial meet up could really test you. Surround yourself with people who ground you or you could be sent spiraling. Natasha can guide you through it, with the astrology for the weekend of October 6. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot...
2023-10-0503 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 💘 Is a love breakthrough on the cards for you?Love and passion are in the air as Venus makes a beautiful connection with the Moon’s North Node. This special alignment could pave the way for your soul mate. A cosmic shift on Thursday might help you find the clarity you need. Natasha can help you find luck in love with an astrological update for the week of October 2. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from...
2023-10-0103 min
CurveballAlan Rusbridger on spies, spooks, and the Assange saga“We bought computers that had never been connected to the internet. Phones were taken out of the room and I unplugged everything, including televisions and fridges. At one point the cabinet secretary pointed out through my window to a block of flats across the water and said, ‘You realise the Chinese will be in there and they’ll have a laser on that tumbler of water, and they’ll have turned it into a microphone. They can listen to what we’re saying now’. So the curtains came down immediately. At home, I did the same. I unplugged everything. And if I wan...
2023-09-281h 00
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🌕 How to navigate this crowded full moon in AriesThere’s a lot going on in the skies this weekend. Not only is there a full moon in Aries but Mars is making all kinds of charged planetary connections. Mars is the ruler of your energy levels and because the red planet seems to have invited the entire universe to their house party, you could be spread pretty thin. Navigate this with grit and grace. Natasha’s got it all in her astrological update for the weekend of September 29. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram...
2023-09-2803 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 👿 Permission to let it all outIf you’ve been biting your tongue, this is the perfect time to say what you really think. On Monday, Mars in justice-seeking Libra opposes the asteroid Chiron, in staunch Aries. Both forces are throwing their weight behind you. But if you are wanting to champion a great cause, there’s a few things you’ll need to know first. That and more astrology for the week of September 25. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astro...
2023-09-2403 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND ⚖️ What’s been tipping your scales?Have you been working through the grind lately? Well finally, harmonious Libra season is here to restore a bit of balance. What have you been investing all your energy into? It might be time to set up some boundaries and look at where you need a bit of extra love. Download your astrology for the weekend of September 22. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot car...
2023-09-2103 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 💥 How to control the cunning clash of The Sun and NeptuneTrust your gut and tune into that head noise, there’s something a little off in the stars this week. On Tuesday, the Sun faces off with Neptune in Pisces. When these two clash, chaos and confusion is rife, but Natasha has some tips about how your intuition can help. You may be in for a tumultuous week, but Natasha can guide you through with an astrology update for the week of September 18. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her w...
2023-09-1704 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🌚 Moon motivation for your mindset shiftA new moon, in organised Virgo, graces the skies this weekend. But with it, comes a Mercury retrograde twist Are your habits working for you? Or could you use this retrograde to switch up your routine? Natasha can guide you with an astrology update for the weekend of September 15. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card interpretations by Jessica Adams, @jessicacadams on Twitter. Ast...
2023-09-1403 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 👜 Are your bags packed?With Jupiter still in retrograde, make sure you’re paying attention to the details. In astrology, Jupiter rules travel and because it’s rewinding through the zodiac, you’re going to want to triple check your itinerary. Now is a good time to follow your parents' advice and get to the airport just that bit earlier than you usually would. Natasha can help you work this retrograde to your advantage, with an astrological update for the week of September 11. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikT...
2023-09-1003 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🐌 Your guide to a sluggish Jupiter retrogradeJupiter is rewinding through Taurus for the first time in twelve years. So what will the giant dawdling planet in retrograde mean for you? Even though this weekend’s movements may seem sluggish, there’s opportunity for growth but only if you really do the work. That and more with Natasha’s astrology update for the weekend of September 8. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot car...
2023-09-0703 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD💔 Did Venus retrograde make or break your relationship?You can finally breathe a sigh of relief, Venus is moving out of retrograde and forward through Leo. How did your relationship fare in the celestial test? On Wednesday, a fortuitous alignment between Mercury and the Sun might bring a crucial new discovery to light for you. This week the cosmos is summoning lots of positive energy. Natasha can help you harness it in her astrology update for the week of September 4. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her web...
2023-09-0303 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🌼 Your guide to a cosmic spring cleanIt’s springtime and the perfect opportunity for you to recharge and reset. After a cosmically intense week, the Moon enters assertive Aries. You might want to focus on those areas of your life that have been in hibernation over winter. Natasha can help you use La Luna’s refresher as a spring clean for your mind, body and soul. That and more astrology for the weekend of September 1. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.co...
2023-08-3103 min
CurveballTwists and tumble-turns – Bronte Campbell’s road to Olympic glory has been anything but a straight line“I love that moment on the blocks. It’s the most high pressure moment. You can feel your heart beating. Your palms are all sweaty. Often when I’m going down onto the block and they say ‘take your marks’ my hands and legs are shaking. It’s a place of great failure and great success. They’re both possible in that very same moment”. Bronte Campbell could be the second best 100-metre sprint swimmer on the entire planet, and still not be the fastest in her family. That’s the reality of growing up alongside another Olympic champion in...
2023-08-281h 02
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 🌚 What will this blue moon magic mean for you?You’ve got a second chance at fulfilling those new moon resolutions with this week’s blue supermoon. This particular movement only happens once every few years, so how will it benefit you? With so many planets in retrograde you’ll also need to keep an eye on your introspection radar. Find out how you can get the most of this intense lunar phase with Natasha’s astrology update for the week of August 28. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her webs...
2023-08-2703 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🚨Can you finally kick those people-pleasing tendencies?Direct, bold and sometimes reckless Mars enters diplomatic Libra on Sunday. This cosmic tension stems from the red planet’s tendency to act before thinking, and Libra’s desire to create harmony. Natasha can help you find the balance you might be looking for in her update for the weekend of August 25. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card interpretations by Jessica Adams, @jessicacadams on Twitter.
2023-08-2403 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 🚧How to navigate speedbumps on the road to Virgo seasonVirgo season is here – so it’s time to work smarter not harder. But before you pull out the checklists and polish up your budget, there’s a few astro-roadblocks to be mindful of along the way. And on top of it all, Mercury retrograde is just around the corner. What does this all mean for you? Natasha can help you find a clear path with an astrology update for the week of August 21. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or che...
2023-08-2003 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND💅What can the cosmos teach you about self-love?This weekend’s celestial connection serves as a catalyst for your personal growth. The stars will be shining their light on your self-confidence. But in that brightness, it may be a great time to look for guidance from a friend, role model or even your Grandma. Find out what this means for your self-love journey, with Natasha's astrology update for the weekend of August 18. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal t...
2023-08-1703 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 💍 Is a planetary proposal on the cards?What lessons in love did you learn over the weekend? They could get an even bigger boost during Wednesday’s moon in Leo. But there’s a catch – so don’t rush into things just yet. How will you know it’s the right decision? Natasha can help. Listen to today’s episode for your astrological update for the week of August 14. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot readin...
2023-08-1304 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 😍 Are you feeling lucky in love?This weekend Venus, the planet that rules our love lives and all things beautiful, makes a really lucky alignment with the sun. And because Venus is still retrograde, there's a powerful self-love element to this too. Natasha is here to help you understand more about this and the astrology for the weekend of August 11. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card interpretations by Jessica...
2023-08-1004 min
Astrology CoachWEEK AHEAD 🧨 What’s setting off your fuse?This week’s astrology is a cosmic tough-love pep-talk - challenging and pushing you. But ultimately, it’s for your own good. Natasha Weber can help you understand how to navigate it all, with the astrology for the week of August 7. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card interpretations by Jessica Adams, @jessicacadams on Twitter. Astrology Coach is a podcast from the iHeartPodc...
2023-08-0602 min
Astrology CoachWEEKEND 🤸♀️ Shake off the winter blues with some friendly competitionYou’ll feel the FOMO this weekend if you stay home. The moon in Aries and the pull of Pluto wants you to get out and about - and will spark your competitive side. That and more astrology for the weekend of August 4. +++ Astrology Coach is hosted by Natasha Weber – you can follow AstroTash on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, or check out her website www.astrotash.com. Your personal tarot reading is adapted from tarot card interpretations by Jessica Adams, @jessicacadams on Twitter. Astrology Coach is a podcast from the iHeart...
2023-08-0303 min
CurveballLips are sealed - Poppy King reveals she's back to conquer Australia“It's nothing short of an Australian small business fairy tale that's about to unfurl.” Poppy King was barely out of high school when she launched her first company in 1991, quickly gaining a cult-like following for her dreamy 1940s Hollywood-inspired matte lipsticks. By 1995 she was Young Australian of the Year, but not long later the company fell apart amid investor disputes. The young entrepreneur moved to New York to work for the famed Lauder cosmetics brand. “My office was on the 39th floor of the GM building opposite the Plaza Hotel. I walked past Tiffany's...
2023-07-0355 min
CurveballBreaking tradition — Shivani Gopal’s ride from arranged marriage to mentoring mogul“When my friends were all going out and still doing Contiki tours, I was navigating a divorce.” Growing up in a traditional Fijian-Indian family, Shivani Gopal was given the message that women should be nice, they should serve others, that a woman’s value came from kindness and doing the right thing by others. So when Shivani fell in love as a teenager and her family arranged for her to be married, she tried to be the perfect wife who gave up her hopes and desires for others. “I really did try to be the good girl...
2023-05-2950 min
CurveballBoy-like wonder — Trent Dalton sees the humanity where there's noneBest-selling author and journalist Trent Dalton appreciates things most people wouldn’t give a second glance. Growing up, Trent had no choice but to see the best in people, because if there wasn’t some light in those he loved, the world would be too dark a place to bear. When he sat down to transform that story into his best-selling debut novel Boy Swallows Universe, little did he know his experience would be adapted for the stage and then for Netflix. But it was the unexpected death of a treasured friend who left hi...
2023-05-0156 min
CurveballAdvertising oracle — Dee Madigan makes the message matterThe thin timber floorboards and sticky carpet were a thin shield from the noise at the pub downstairs. But a 17-year-old Dee Madigan was trying to drown it all out as she studied for her final high school exams. The room above a bar hardly qualified as optimum living quarters but moving back to the city on her own to get a good education was Dee’s best shot at getting into university. After years of ups and downs in her parents’ businesses, things had taken a turn for the worse, and Dee was determined not to let t...
2023-04-0346 min
CurveballWhat if everything changed in an instant? Curveball returnsOne day you can be striding into work in a suit worth thousands of dollars, and the next you can be at home in your pyjamas struggling to connect your laptop to the wifi in time for a job interview well below your pay grade. Tragedy, failure, loss – they’re all part of life’s ups and downs. Life happens to all of us, no matter how much success you’ve achieved, how fancy your job title is, or how much money you earn. But when the dust settles, it's these moments that make you. What you do...
2023-03-2804 min
CurveballKeen to make your own podcast?Ever wondered how much you could grow your business, if only you could amplify your message? Now that 40% of Australians regularly listen to podcasts, it’s a great way to communicate to your clients and customers. Let Deadset Studios help you make a show! We’re a full-service production company and our team’s made many of the country’s most popular podcasts like: Australia’s most downloaded podcast Conversations Winner of New York Festivals bronze award Journo Webby award-winning Ladies we need to talk Silver winner at the Australian Podcast Awards H...
2023-03-2201 min
CurveballGoing nuclear – King of the airwaves Richard Fidler on lightning strikes and falling for history“She helped me completely dismantle a media personality I constructed and wasn’t happy with. It was a media personality I constructed to be a television presenter. To be sort of charming, maybe trying to be funny, trying to be a smartass here and there. But it was a struggle because it wasn’t who I really am.” Richard Fidler’s had more careers than most. He’s best-known as a host of the ABC’s most popular radio show and podcast Conversations. But he came to radio via a career as a TV presenter, a stint in the ir...
2022-12-051h 04
CurveballNew buckaroo – Tanya Van Der Water redefines success for her family businessLegacy can be a bit of a loaded term when it comes to family businesses. If you’re taking over at the helm, how do you honour the legacy of those who came before you? Do you keep things as they were, or should you shake things up? Buckaroo Belts owner Tanya Van Der Water asked herself exactly these questions when her father fell ill in 2013. Unexpectedly, she was thrust into the CEO role in his place. Once upon a time, she wasn’t even interested in joining his leather-working company, let alone running it. She was...
2022-11-2841 min