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Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastVINTAGE GOTTA BE DONE: The Show (aka Advice for the Ages)CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, Mary and Kate talk pregnancy loss, infertility, and grief... and life in lockdown, because this is a 2020 throwback. It can get heavy.
Bluey is known for tackling big issues - and in 2023 we know there's definitely a miscarriage storyline in The Show. (Back then and now, there's still plenty of hope, hilarity and happiness to take from this gorgeous episode too.)
And in these overwhelming times (i.e, all times!), who doesn't need a helpful checklist on hand?
While this trip down memory lane takes Gotta Be Done deep...
2023-06-0145 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastFaceytalk (aka Not Just One Baked Good But Two!)Are you triggered by time outs? What about televisual content that recreates pandemic lockdown conditions? Unequal distribution of parenting? Or the sight/ thought/ mention of people/ dogs on the toilet?
Well, dial in and get ready for Muffin (Cupcake) Heeler levels of outrage - because Gotta Be Done goes there!
So who are the villains when parenting is being hogged? (Inequitable kids!) What are the pitfalls when boundary-setting with kids? (Stripe nails them all!) And what's the Franco-Prussian War got to do with it? (Bizet it on us!)
Are Mary and Kate qualified t...
2023-03-161h 04
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastBONUS EP (aka It‘s DAD!!)New Bluey means Gotta Be Done has new excuses to sneak behind the scenes - and finally, Kate and Mary have bumped into Bandit/ Dave McCormack!
This frenetic chat reveals that Dave has now been part of 153 episodes of Bluey (and is still recording as Season 3 hits our screens!), that Sydney's lockdown had him deeply considering a mullet, and that he still doesn't consider himself a real actor. (Would a Logie just for his Unicorse performance change his mind??)
Also, what do Dave McCormack and Bandit actually have in common? And maybe the biggest question...
2021-12-0219 min
The Freed Man PodcastEp 30: A Danish conceptual artist is more hero than Gladys, it‘s a bad week to be on the Squid Game speed dial and Sisqo was the Watford manager?!Happy Labour Day friends! Hopefully our last week in lockdown and last ep recorded in our online bubble.This week our Feats of Manliness has Phil's beard more glorious than ever, TD is more dad than he ever was and Adz learns a little life lesson from his daughter. Gladys, those pesky Pandora journos and a Danish artist top our hero lists. We somehow missed Cisco/Sisqo/Whatever was the manager of Watford and Rabbitohs fans were left fuming in You're F-ing Kidding Right?, It's a Bad Week To Be Korean residents if you share the same...
2021-10-0856 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastBONUS EP (On Tour with Bluey‘s Brisbane)We're back in the wagon (and still in lockdown!), but a couple of sunshiny guests are just what Mary and Kate ordered to brighten things up!
This special episode welcomes fellow Bluey podcasters Lou Bromley and Justin Rouillon from Bluey's Brisbane - the podcast that shows off for real life Brisbane, and all the hangouts of our favourite Heelers!
From road trips and live music haunts back when we were cool, to all our the hopes and dreams for Father's Day's Perfect episode, and S3 after that.
Oh, and strap yourselves in kids...
2021-09-0258 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastRoad Trip (aka Someone Who’s a Linguist or Can Read Facial Expressions of Cartoon Dogs)Road Trip has week-ago easing-out-of-lockdown Mary and Kate dreaming of the open road. (Now we're back in lockdown and we don't want to talk about it.)
Instead, focus on the music that gets you through extreme boredom (Paul Simon) and existential threats (Ennio Morricone). And Kate has a hot tip for finding good tunes on the road. (It involves Turkish restaurants in Port Macquarie.)
Plus, ranking Bandit's food-as-swears on a severity scale, and what are the chances that the only two people in Australia whose parents forced them to listen to times tables songs on ro...
2021-08-0546 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastMuffin Cone (aka She's Embracing Her Vulnerability Really Well)Recorded way back when Melbourne was in lockdown (um, two weeks ago), Gotta Be Done's Muffin Cone recap is a romp through all the bad habits that a bit of extreme social distancing seems to turn up. (Eat all the Doritos, all our locked-down interstate/international friends!)
But maybe it's not habits that are bad, just shame is? Kate and Brene have lots to share on the topic, while Mary's determined to stop parents getting shamed - even if they're bringing up brats!
Plus, meeting people where they're at - can't we all just take a...
2021-07-0146 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastDuck Cake (aka Sweetly Reminiscing for Lockdown Already)Gotta Be Done is back in lockdown, but before that happened we recorded this Duck Cake recap and pined for those long locked days of having time to make duck cakes. For the record, we take it all back.
But whether you're locked down or just locked into parenting, Duck Cake has what you need: a can-do attitude, tail-wagging, determination, bribery and a bench to sink hopelessly behind.
Also, can children be weaned off poo chocolate? Guess Bluey can't answer all our existential questions.
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Gotta Be Done is ex-journos and Melbourne mums...
2021-06-0340 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastDouble Babysitter (aka Don't Turn to The Crown for Your Romance Needs)It's Gotta Be Done's most-demanded recap - clearly we all want more romance in our lives!
And Double Babysitter has stars aligning for Mary and Kate, as they finally get to deep-dive Rad and Frisky's characters - knowing there's a wedding on the horizon!
Plus post-lockdown demand for happily ever afters and kids' birthday parties, and our favourite other podcasts right now - oh hai 60 Songs that Explain the 90s and How to Change a Life!
Oh, and our most belated "We Know that Now" yet - get ready to be blown away b...
2021-04-0841 min
Journos in LockdownAlex PayneIn this special one off episode Ev H talks to Alex Payne, Sky Sports Rugby Presenter and host on the House of Rugby podcast. The discussion includes poor wifi, forging media career pathways and falling off stages.
2020-08-1244 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastPiggyback (aka Cool Scooter Mums Not Normal Mums)It's the journey of a thousand shiny distractions, but is Piggyback the quintessential road trip movie episode, or have we just been trapped in lockdown for too long?
From Kate's new scooter, to Bluey's ongoing exploration of second-tier Australian wildlife, and even a rare sighting of Ludo Studio art director Costa, it's a wild ride.
Plus, a how-to for tackling too-big problems that's definitely coming in handy right now - though honestly, we'd prefer a piggyback!
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Gotta Be Done is ex-journos and Melbourne mums Kate McMahon and Mary Bolling, as we dee...
2020-07-3037 minJournos in LockdownLaura GarciaIn this episode, Niamh Doyle catches up with PressPad’s co-founder and Training Manager at First Draft News, Laura Garcia. Laura talks to us about her journey through lockdown, how her roles have changed and how she is continuing to help students prepare for life after graduation, and most importantly, life after lockdown. Laura also shares how she thinks news has ultimately developed due to Coronavirus, and discusses how these changes should be embraced.
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2020-06-3027 minJournos in LockdownAndy DaviesIn this episode, Ben Palit sits down with Channel 4 News' Home Affairs correspondent, Andy Davies. They talk about the pitfalls of conducting interviews over Zoom, whether a precedent has been set for reporting on devolved issues and Channel 4's investigation into Cambridge Analytica.
Introduction featuring News Intro Music Jingle (Copyright Music by Ruesche-Sounds).
2020-06-2931 minJournos in LockdownBethan ElfynIn this episode, Mike Staines catches up with Radio Wales and BBC Music Icon Bethan Elfyn. They chat about the challenges music is facing during the Covid-19 lockdown and discuss potential solutions, from performances on rooftops to live concerts on Minecraft (Introduction featuring News Intro Music Jingle Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds)
2020-06-2526 minJournos in LockdownWill HaywardIn this episode, Gareth catches up with Wales Online's Will Hayward. Will talks us through a whirlwind couple of years in which he has been named Welsh Journalist of the Year and been promoted to acting Political Editor just days before the Coronavirus lockdown. Will also shares his good and bad advice, and tells us what he thinks are the key issues and challenges facing Wales in the next few years.
2020-06-2426 min
Journos in LockdownMark HutchingsIn this episode, Anthony Coote chats via Zoom to Mark Hutchings Senior Journalist at BBC Radio 5 Live/BBC Radio Wales. Mark talks about how the industry has changed since the 80's, talks about his experience of political reporting both in Westminster and the Welsh Parliament. He also gives insight into Coronavrius court reporting and gives some great advice to aspiring journalists.
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2020-06-1931 minJournos in LockdownSimon SpunginIn this episode, Gareth speaks to Israeli journalist Simon Spungin, an editor and podcast presenter at Haaretz. Simon speaks candidly about the challenges facing journalists in Israel, the issues facing Israeli politics, how Coronavirus has impacted Israeli and Palestinian relations, and antisemitism.
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2020-06-1733 minJournos in LockdownJames WilliamsIn this episode, Evan Hall speaks to BBC Wales' Political Correspondent and Presenter James Williams about covering the daily press conferences, challenges Covid-19 has put on Journalists and shares his experience of interviewing the new Leader of The Opposition, Sir Kier Starmer.
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2020-06-1523 minJournos in LockdownFergus WalshFor this episode, Hannah talks to the BBC’s Medical Correspondent Fergus Walsh. Fergus shares his experience of reporting on a pandemic, how he reports on medical issues and offers his advice to those wanting to join the industry.
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2020-06-1224 minJournos in LockdownAndrea ByrneIn this episode, Evan Hall speaks to Andrea Byrne, ITV Wales' newscaster and journalist. In the discussion Andrea spoke about how coronavirus is changing newsroom dynamics, gave some great advice to aspiring journalists as well as a lesson in apron etiquette.
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2020-06-1022 minJournos in LockdownGavin RamjaunIn this episode, Chris Lomas chats to BBC Sport host and broadcaster Gavin Ramjaun. Gavin shares his thoughts on how coronavirus has changed sports journalism and the industry, whether sport must adapt to 'the new normal,' and how the next generation of journalists can find their way into an increasingly competitive industry.
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2020-06-0827 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastEscape (aka Personal Life Troubled, Alcoholism, Oh Well)To understand this escapade movie of a Gotta Be Done episode, you probably need to know one of Mary's boys is named Bonaventure.
Now that's dealt with, strap yourselves in kids - it's Escape! Inspired by the offbeat art in this adrenaline-charged Heeler family chase, Mary and Kate compare other kid-drawing-style cartoons. And how good is an "educational" excuse to pop the poppets in front of them!
Meanwhile, how do the Barbie Dream Houses of our collective childhoods drive our current-day commitment to consumerism and/or pink spa baths?
But mainly, can us long-suf...
2020-06-0429 minJournos in LockdownMeirion JonesIn this episode, Ffion Clarke chats virtually to Meirion Jones, the Investigations Editor at the Bureau of Investigative journalism.
He spoke about the importance of investigations to hold the government to account during lockdown and even his love of bad rom coms!
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2020-05-2920 minJournos in LockdownLaurel ChorIn this Hong Kong Special episode, Evan John speaks to visual journalist Laurel Chor over the phone. They discuss the challenges of working freelance, how COVID-19 is changing her perspective on work, and a national security law which threatens the future of Hong Kong.
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2020-05-2836 minJournos in LockdownSteffan PowellIn this episode Evan Hall speaks to BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat presenter and broadcaster Steffan Powell about sharing a living room radio studio, advice for up and coming journalists and political blogs and much more.
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2020-05-2727 min
Journos in LockdownAmani IbrahimiIn this episode, Anthony Coote chats via Zoom to Amani Ibrahimi Presenter/Producer for ITV's The Rundown. Amani talks about how her job has changed during lockdown, offers insight into producing news content for social media and gives advice to young journalists wanting to find their first job in the industry.
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2020-05-2520 minJournos in LockdownFelicity EvansIn this episode, Hannah Woodward has a conversation over zoom with BBC Wales’ Political Editor Felicity Evans. Felicity shares her experience of broadcasting in lockdown, reflects on how Coronavirus has impacted the understanding of devolution, and offers her advice to aspiring journalists.
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2020-05-2220 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastStumpfest (aka Quintessential Festival Girl Who Goes Too Hard Too Early)We've called it, Stumpfest is the Coachella of the Blueyverse - but really, lockdown life means any excuse to get day drunk would feel like Coachella right now!
Gotta Be Done's gender wars are back (is Nail Salon a girls' game? Do blokes need a manly excuse to talk feelings?), there's prehistoric community-building, and is Bandit chanelling the Working Dog types over at Utopia? Oh, and as usual we're living for Myf Warhurst's transcendent one-liners.
Oh, and the tunes! With a lineup including Johann Sebastian, 80s hair metal, Suzanne Vega, Nelly and schoolyard hand clapping, th...
2020-05-2136 minJournos in LockdownDeborah CohenIn this episode, Ben Palit sits down to a Zoom call with BBC Newsnight's Health Correspondent, Deborah Cohen to talk about the challenges of covering coronavirus. They discuss the difficulty of reporting accurately when studies haven't been peer reviewed, what we can learn from history and what health repercussions may be on the other side of this crisis.
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2020-05-2031 minJournos in LockdownPaul BrandIn this episode: Evan Hall virtually sat down with ITV's Political Correspondent Paul Brand to discuss all things lockdown, the challenges facing journalism and some memorable moments in broadcasting.
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2020-05-1817 minJournos in LockdownLaura WoodsIn this episode, Megan Cope chats virtually to Sky News and Talk Sport’s Laura Woods about what it’s like to broadcast during a pandemic. How difficult is it to think of things to broadcast when no sport is on? How do female sports journalists deal with trolling online? What can an aspiring journalist do with their spare time during lockdown to get ahead in their career? Laura shares her expertise.
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2020-05-1728 minJournos in LockdownJane GarveyIn this episode, Ffion Clarke chats virtually to the BBC’s Jane Garvey about how the lockdown has impacted her work.
What's radio's role in lockdown? What's Broadcasting House like right now? How can young journalists prepare for jobs in the future? Jane shares her expertise.
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2020-05-1518 minJournos in LockdownChris MasonIn our first episode, Beth Cruse chats virtually to the BBC’s Chris Mason about how he's doing his job in lockdown.
How is the BBC adapting to the ‘new normal’? How has coronavirus changed politics? How can student journalists cover news at this time? Chris shares his expertise.
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2020-05-1336 minJournos in LockdownTrailer: Journos in LockdownJournos in Lockdown is brought to you by Cardiff University MA Broadcast Journalism students. Over the next few weeks, we'll be releasing interviews with journalists from across the UK about how coronavirus has impacted the industry. The first episode, with BBC Political Correspondent Chris Mason, will be released tomorrow.
Jane Garvey, Chris Mason, Paul Brand, and Laura Woods are featured in the trailer.
More information can be found on our Twitter, @LockdownJournos.
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2020-05-1202 min
Brown Car GuySecrets of an Automotive PR ProfessionalIn this video I catch up with PR professional, good friend and supporter Tom Conway-Gordon. Having worked both in the UK and Dubai, I got to know Tom from the Chevrolet Camaro launch a decade ago. He worked on the huge General Motors Middle East account and also on the very important Daimler Mercedes-Benz account for the region. We reminisce about car launches, me being that pain-in-the-arse journalist that causes PRs such headaches, mishaps and madcap car journos, what makes good and bad automotive PR, how to managed a brand out of a crisis, and there's some ex...
2020-05-1236 min
Gotta Be Done - A Bluey PodcastArmy (aka The Only Memorable Feature of 1987's Predator)It's a Gotta Be Done episode as long as War and Peace (more or less) - it's Army of course!
Mary and Kate salute with good dog/soldier Rusty and his suspiciously weapon-free war games, wonder if Jack Russell's family are unsympathetic or merely driving narrative, and revel in some mighty military drumming.
Plus, there's plenty of long dogs in our sights, good intel on a Classical Bluey playlist, and even tips for keeping kids occupied amidst lockdown. Forward march!
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Gotta Be Done is ex-journos and Melbourne mums Kate McMahon and Mary...
2020-04-3040 minClaire Fox – The Spectator AustraliaThis is no time for ‘gotcha!’ journalism
The lockdown has ensured that many millions now gather round the TV and watch the daily press conference from No.10. We hang on every word from politicians and medical/scientific experts, trying to read the runes of our fate for the next hours, days, months. These people are leading the country’s response to Covid-19.
A third group in the room (be that virtually), whose leadership should be indispensable, are the press, charged with asking penetrating, crucial questions on our behalf. This should be when the nation feels the latest strategy is being held to account and sc...
2020-04-0200 min