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Design Principles PodMass Timber Construction: A Woody RenaissanceSend us a textStep into the revolutionary world of mass timber construction with our enlightening conversation featuring Jordan Robinson, Head of Business Development at X-Lam. What begins as a reunion of old architecture school friends quickly transforms into a masterclass on how engineered timber is reshaping our built environment.Remember when timber was just for stick framing houses? Those days are rapidly disappearing as Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and other mass timber products demonstrate capabilities that rival—and sometimes surpass—traditional concrete and steel construction. Jordan walks us through the remarkable journey of how small piec...
2025-08-0653 min
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#875: The False Reality Of Your Algorithm with Charlie Robinson and Hakeem AnwarBig tech is treating us all like slaves, and in many cases we clicked "agree" when given the choice. Author Charlie Robinson and Above CEO and founder Hakeem Anwar join us this week to discuss a path forward, and how we might disentangle ourselves from the technology surveillance complex. We also discuss all the creepy ways our phones are spying on us, how Apple and Google routinely violate our trust, the crimes of Bill Gates, the history of natural medicine and how it was systematically discredited by the petroleum-based drug empire, and much more. Check out Hakeem...
2025-04-092h 15
Insurtechs.ioTransforming Financial Advisory with AI Innovations by Sam RobinsonWelcome to this episode of Industry Voice with Jeff! Today, Jeff is joined by Sam Robinson, co-founder of an innovative financial advisory company that’s transforming the industry through AI. Sam’s journey into financial services began after a deeply personal experience—the cancellation of his father’s insurance policy in 2015—motivating him to step into the world of financial advising and entrepreneurship.In this insightful conversation, Sam shares how his time at Edward Jones and Northwestern Mutual prepared him for co-founding a business that leverages AI to streamline and optimize financial advisory practices. His compan...
2025-03-2632 min
Impact PolicyEP 29 Jessie Robinson CoDesign Collaboration and Community EngagementJoin Jessie Robinson, proud Wiradjuri man and Senior Consultant CoDesign and Engagement at Impact Policy. Together with Sam we explore Jessies journey to now, his extensive on the ground and community experience and a deep dive into CoDesign in practice, Jessies personal and Cultural approach and unpacking what this looks like in our communities.IntroductionHost introduction: Sam JohnsonAcknowledgement of countryIntroduction of guest: Jesse RobinsonCall to action for listeners to engage with the podcastJesse Robinson's Background and JourneyConnection to Sam through the podcastIntroduction to Jesse's personal and professional journeyEmphasis on lived experience influencing workIncorporating lived experience...
2025-02-221h 01
No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam AllardyceKarl Robinson | Facing Off Against Pep Guardiola, The Art Of Scouting & Would Sam return to Bolton?Salford City manager Karl Robinson is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football.Karl Robinson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Salford's recent FA Cup tie against Manchester City to why Scouting is an art form.Karl and Sam talk in great depth about preparing for big FA Cup games, Conversations with Pep Guardiola & the surprise in Manchester City's team.The two then discuss in great detail about how crucial having a good scout system is and the importance...
2025-01-161h 05
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#814: Trump, 9/11, and Kabbalistic Prophecies with Brandon Kroll & Charlie RobinsonThank you for joining us for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli! This episode features a return of Brandon Kroll and Charlie Robinson as we delve deeper into Kabbalistic Masonic symbolism related to Trump and 9/11. We’re battling sorcery, my friends, and delivering nothing but bangers. Thank you for your support! Join the WolfPack at Wise Wolf Gold and Silver and start hedging your financial position by investing in precious metals now! Go to samtripoli.gold and use the promo code "TinFoil" and we thank Tony for supporting our show. CopyMyCrypto.com: The...
2024-09-132h 03
Critterpit PodcastSam is white Morpheusholy fuck i was really tired in this one. also my audio is bad. but this is the reality of weekly uploads. they can't all be good. in fact they might mostly be filler. we built this matrix ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-221h 25
Critterpit PodcastCritterpit Episode 43: Lord of the FliesOMG! Who is the Lord of the Flies?? Join Sam, Ethan, and very speical guest Cat as they try and unravel the mystery... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-281h 11
The Exposed Negative#66 - Passion, People & Perseverance w/Sam RobinsonJoin Tom and Greg as they delve into the creative world of Sam Robinson, a director and photographer based in New York and London. Explore his artistic journey, from the impactful "Main Street" project to navigating industry changes and fostering a collaborative creative community. Gain insights into portfolio curation, personal projects, and the delicate balance between passion and practicality. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about perseverance, authenticity, and the pursuit of capturing moments that resonate.
Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you...
2024-06-191h 10
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#740: Pressure From Above And Below With Charlie RobinsonThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we welcome back podcast favorite, Charlie Robinson, to discuss the Elite's push for a ESG/DEI Digital Hellscape to break humanity's spirit. As always, Charlie drops the hammer on this banger episode. Thank you so much for your support. If you want to Leave a message for TFH Live! please call 323-825-9010. Please support The Chaos Twins Indiegogo. Join the Army Of Chaos: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chaos-twins-1-by-sam-tripoli-paranoid-american--2/coming_soon/x/5548203 W...
2024-01-171h 49
Imposter SistersS2 - Episode 5 - Sam Madore - From Self Sabotage to Self Advocate and beyond.It’s not surprising that Sam’s last name rhymes with adore because we absolutely adore her!! In this week’s episode of Imposter Sisters, we chat with Sam, podcaster at Let Me Overthink About It”, on mental illness, podcasting, entrepreneurship, PMDD, “playing the victim”, comparing yourself to others, being hard on yourself, the difference between men and women, speaking up for yourself, ageing, and self sabotage to name a few things! Categorizing herself as a perfectionist, Sam is open, vulnerable, warm and completely authentic. Sam loves reading, writing and long walks on the beach! :) She allows herself to fe...
2023-11-0753 min
Robinson's Podcast134 - Christopher Capozzola: Uncle Sam, the Draft, and Vigilantes in World War IChristopher Capozzola is Professor of History and MacVicar Faculty Fellow at MIT, where he works on the history of citizenship, war, and the military in modern American history. In this episode, Robinson and Chris discuss his first book, Uncle Sam Wants You: World War I and the Making of the Modern American Citizen (Oxford, 2008). More particularly, they talk about the background of the famous Uncle Sam “I Want You!” image and its status as a piece of propaganda, how it functioned in the United States during World War I, the domestic reception and consequences of the draft, and how patr...
2023-08-301h 29
Critterpit PodcastCritterpit Episode 18: The Naked Kissback to basics! Just Sam and Ethan, but it's a banger.Also on YouTube: youtube.com/@CritterpitPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-131h 23
Chasing What MattersCWM - Sam AchoReturning guest!! Our guest today is Sam Acho. Sam is an NFL player, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. He speaks widely at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and is the cohost of The Home Team Podcast. The founder and president of Athletes for Justice, he is a vice president of the NFL players association and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.Change Starts With YouLet The World See YouSam AchoChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram
2023-04-0346 min
Critterpit PodcastCritterpit Podcast Episode 2: Seven SamuraiJoin Ethan and Sam as we talk about #2: Seven SamuraiAlso available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SEzKj-x1sGI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2256 min
Critterpit PodcastCritterpit Podcast Episode 1: The Grand IllusionJoin Ethan and Sam as we talk about Criterion's #1 release: The Grand IllusionAlso on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV-jWULoLYs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2234 min
Burnout Isn't Necessary: Stress and burnout alchemy - so you can feel yourself again#009 Burnout Recovery with Psychotherapy, Breathwork and Superheroes! - with Sam RobinsonOn this week's episode I'm joined by Consultant psychotherapist Sam Robinson.Join us as we explore the stages of burnout, how we can spot it early and what Sam suggests as early interventions. To quote Sam: "Sometimes people are amazed by the small adjustment they can make and the massive impact it can have".Sam explains how burnout involves being in-our-head all the time and disconnected from our bodies and therefore why recovery involves a reconnection with the body. Sam shares how he enhances his psychotherapy sessions by walking in nature. We discuss how breathwork...
2023-03-2135 min
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#603: 9/11 And The Deagel Report With Charlie RobinsonThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we welcome Charlie Robinson back to the show to discuss 21st Anniversary of 9/11 and his latest episode of his podcast "Macroaggression" where he asks "Where Did All The People Go?" This was a banger. Thank you for your support. Want To See Sam Tripoli Live? Grab Your Tickets at Samtripoli.com Sept 8th-10th: Plano, Texas- Sam Tripoli Headlines the Plano House Of Comedy https://tx.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/sam-tripoli/ Sept 14th: Comedy Chaos Live At The Comedy Store 8 &10:30pm https...
2022-09-081h 50
Financial Planner Life PodcastA Financial Planner does NOT need to be academic – Sam RobinsonThis week Elena is joined by Sam Robinson, Director of Almond Financial Ltd. Sam proves that you don’t need to be a high performer at school in order to be a successful financial planner. If you have the gift of people skills then the sky’s the limit in this profession. In this episode Sam shares his unusual but fascinating career journey, from chef to financial planning firm director. Sam & Elena also talk about the importance of embedding a strong & positive culture in the workplace, the benefits of having a younger age profile team and how a positive mind...
2022-03-171h 00
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#506: Rules For Radicals with Charlie RobinsonThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode I welcome Author and Friend, Charlie Robinson, to discuss his new book "Hypocrazy" and how the elites are using a classic playbook in an attempt destroy the country from the inside. Always a pleasure to chop it up with Charlie Robinson. Thank you for your support. Check out Sam Tripoli Live and grab your tickets at Samtripoli.com: Nov 5th-7th: Houston- Skankfest Live at The Secret Group in Houston https://skankfest.net Nov 11th: Boise, Idaho- The Disobey Tour Crushfest...
2021-11-051h 55
What Shall We Do About...?Fear w/ Lisa MillarWhat are you afraid of? What scares you? And how do you overcome that fear?
We are all stopped in our tracks by something - and it's a real problem.
On the podcast this week, we're joined by journalist and host of ABC News Breakfast, Lisa Millar. Lisa has faced a number of fears over the years, including a fear of flying following a bad experience on a plane. In this conversation we also talk about the dangers associated with being a foreign correspondent, and much more.
Lisa Millar's memoir is called Daring...
2021-10-1831 min
What Shall We Do About...?Fun w/ Ben LeeThe world is a bit of a mess at the moment.
We've been stuck indoors for months, been robbed of human interaction, and who knows when we'll next be able to travel internationally. We miss the freedoms that come with socialising without risk, and in many ways, the world feels less fun, and more negative, than it used to be.
So, what shall we do about fun? Joining the podcast to discuss this question is musician Ben Lee, who has been spreading positivity through his music for years. Ben has just moved back to Australia, recently appeared on The Masked...
2021-10-1128 min
What Shall We Do About...?Climate Change w/ Anika MolesworthThis podcast has always aimed to fix the world's less pressing problems, but 72 episodes in, it's time for a shake up.
I've always wanted to look at the issue of climate change, because here in Australia, not enough is being done about it. Someone who has been quite vocal about the issue, with a lived experience of its effects, is Dr. Anika Molesworth.
Anika moved to a sheep station outside of Broken Hill when she was 12, just as the Millennium Drought hit. She witnessed firsthand the way in which her surroundings changed, becoming dry, and with challenges of heat waves...
2021-10-0428 min
What Shall We Do About...?Smoking w/ John SafranThe danger of smoking has become far more evident around the world in recent years - though did you realise smoking wasn't banned in any workplace or indoor venue in Australia until the early 1990s? In more recent years, the European Parliament has banned traditional menthol cigarettes, but alternatives such as e-cigarettes and vaping have grown in popularity.
But here's a statistic for you: of the 57 million people who die around the world each year, 8 million are due to Big Tobacco. That's 14 per cent. Clearly, it's still a problem.
Joining this episode is writer and filmmaker John Safran. His latest...
2021-09-2734 minChasing What MattersCWM - Sam AchoEpisode 50!! Our guest today is Sam Acho. Sam is an NFL player, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. He speaks widely at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and is the cohost of The Home Team Podcast. The founder and president of Athletes for Justice, he is a vice president of the NFL players association and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.Let The World See You BookSam Acho WebsiteSam Acho InstagramChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Website
2021-07-121h 08
What Shall We Do About...?Disability w/ Skye-Blue HendersonFor the season finale of this podcast, the incredible Skye-Blue Henderson joins us to discuss disability. Skye-Blue competed on this year's edition of The Amazing Race Australia - making it through 20 legs of the race with her brother Jake, and proved to Australia that she can do anything - despite being born with no left hand.
In this conversation, Skye-Blue shares about being underestimated, and how she doesn't believe in the word 'disability'. No doubt you'll find this conversation inspiring, and hopefully you'll leave challenged to make a change in the way you perceive others.
Skye-Blue Henderson is on Instagram...
2021-06-2229 min
What Shall We Do About...?Generational Gap w/ Ashley FellWhen we draw lines at different generations, it's easy to make comparisons of experience.
We might look at Baby Boomers and wish we could have grown up in a time where houses were more affordable. We might look at younger generations and think that they have it so much easier, growing up in a world where they'll never have to look up basic information in a paper encyclopedia.
Ashley Fell is a social researcher, and Director of Advisory at McCrindle Research. Together with Mark McCrindle, she has written a brand new book: Generation Alpha: Understanding Our Children and Helping Them...
2021-06-1528 min
What Shall We Do About...?Museums w/ Marc FennellMuseums are a fascinating place to visit, especially on a school excursion or on a rainy day. But behind the glass, and the velvet ropes, what stories really lie behind the artefacts? Are the plaques telling an honest, truthful account of history?
TV host and podcaster Marc Fennell returns to What Shall We Do About...? for the first time in nearly two years. His podcast series for the ABC, Stuff the British Stole, burst onto the podcast charts late in 2020 and delves into a number of museum-held items and their histories. In this conversation, we talk about the making of...
2021-06-0726 min
What Shall We Do About...?Heartbreak w/ Jessie StephensThere aren't many worse feelings in the world than that of a broken heart.
Breakups suck - they're often messy, painful, and disorientating. And yet, we all experience heartbreak at some time in our lives. So why isn't heartbreak seen as a real form of grief, instead relegated to montage sequences in film where characters mope around the house, eating ice cream straight from the tub?
Journalist and podcaster Jessie Stephens has experienced more than her fair share of heartbreak, which moved her to write a non-fiction book called Heartsick: Three Stories about Love and Loss, and what Happens in...
2021-05-3129 min
What Shall We Do About...?Redevelopment w/ Tim RossIf you take a walk around your suburb or town, it's likely you'll see redevelopment in one form or another. In fact, many would argue that the look of most suburbs has changed dramatically in the last decade or so, and grief is often shared that character of buildings and dwellings is lost to redevelopment, and it's mostly due to money.
Tim 'Rosso' Ross is a comedian and design nerd, and has filmed a number of specials about architecture for the ABC. In this conversation, we discuss classic Australian design being lost to redevelopment, the issues around heritage listing, and...
2021-05-2527 min
What Shall We Do About...?Hospitals w/ Georgie CarrollHospitals are never a place that we want to spend a whole lot of time at. Unless, of course, we require urgent medical attention - in that case they are exactly the place to be.
Mostly though, it's a place of sickness and sadness, a place of pain and painful waits. A place where staff are stretched, especially as they deal with the added pressure of a pandemic. So, what shall we do about hospitals?
Georgie Carroll spent years working as a nurse in public hospitals around the world, before switching gears and launching into the world of comedy. She's...
2021-05-1727 min
What Shall We Do About...?Pokies w/ Tim CostelloWhile we usually tackle the world's less-pressing issues, this one is a biggie, especially here in Australia. Poker machines are commonplace in Australia - found in pubs, clubs and casinos. In fact, 20% of the world's pokies are found in Australia. They are designed to be addictive, and 15 billion dollars is lost to them every single year.
So why are they legal, especially when these machines cause so much harm? Is it because we're simply a betting nation, or is there more at play?
The Reverend Tim Costello has been working hard to bring the truth about pokies to light for...
2021-05-1028 min
What Shall We Do About...?Musicals w/ Gabbi BoltIf you're a fan of musicals, you've probably found the past year pretty tough. Broadway, The West End all shut down because crowds can't gather - and it's only in recent months that Australia has begun staging musicals with theatres at full capacity.
So, what shall we do about musicals, and do we need to rethink the way they are created? One such example of ingenuity happened during the pandemic, when TikTok users around the world teamed up to crowdsource create an unofficial musical based on the 2007 Disney Pixar film Ratatouille, Ratatousical.
One of those Tik Tok users is Gabbi...
2021-05-0328 min
What Shall We Do About...?Electric Vehicles w/ Kurt JohnsonDo you dream of owning an electric vehicle? Imagine - to live in a world where you never have to fill up at the petrol station, or worry about changing petrol prices - all the while knowing your trip is having less of an impact on the environment. When you look around the world, it's clear that electric vehicles - or EVs - are the future of transportation, but here in Australia at least, things are moving slowly. I was quite struck recently reading an article in The Saturday Paper by journalist Kurt Johnson called 'Australia missing out on EVs...
2021-04-2625 min
What Shall We Do About...?Game Shows w/ Claire McNearFor many decades, game shows have been a magnet in homes around the world - as families gathered around television sets after or during dinner. But what proves popular is ever changing, and at least here in Australia, game shows have all but disappeared from primetime. So, what shall we do about game shows? Will they ever gain the fame and attention that they once did?
My guest this week is Claire McNear, a writer at sports and pop culture website The Ringer. Claire has just released a book about the long-running American television show Jeopardy!, and was able to...
2021-04-1927 min
Historical BelfastGlentoran FC and the Vienna Cup, with Sam RobinsonOne Saturday Before the Great War, thirteen players from Glentoran Football Club, industrial workers to a man, each of them living in the cramped housing of Ballymacarrett, became the unlikely heroes of a tale which is scarcely believable.Those not familiar with the story are to be forgiven for thinking that Sam Robinson, a writer and Glentoran fanatic, has let his imagination run wild during these gruelling months of lock-down, however the reality is quite the opposite. Sam has spent many months trawling through online archives including those of foreign countries, tracking down individuals, and writing an...
2021-03-0153 min
What Shall We Do About...?World Records w/ Cameron JamesSince the dawn of time, people have been setting world records. Well - at least since Guinness World Records claimed the right to adjudicate such matters. There's always been something alluring about holding a world record: to claim that you can be the best person on earth at something.
And yet, in more recent years, the world record has lost its sheen. More trivial records have become more common, businesses and brands have sought the glory more than individuals, and questions have been raised over why Guinness are the gatekeepers. So, what shall we do about world records?
Comedian and...
2021-02-0126 min
What Shall We Do About...?Virtual Reality w/ WoodesThe world of Virtual Reality has dominated tech news headlines over the last decade. By simply strapping on some goggles, a user can be transported anywhere: to a simulated experience like the real world or not. But so far, this technology is yet to be perfected, has caused a number of health and safety concerns, and it hasn't taken off as its creators would have hoped.
Elle Graham, also known as Melbourne artist and producer Woodes, has engaged with virtual reality in what she believes is a world first. Not only has she released her debut album, Crystal Ball, but...
2021-01-2532 min
What Shall We Do About...?Soccer w/ Liam StapletonOf all the sports that are played across Australia, soccer can't manage to rise to the top.
For so long, the soccer has sat in the shadow of more popular sports including cricket, Australian rules football, and rugby league. The A-League has improved things, but there's still a long way to go until the code is as popular as it is overseas, where it is known not as 'soccer', but 'football'. So, what shall we do about soccer?
Liam Stapleton, one half of Nova's Ben & Liam, is a huge soccer fan, and joined me to chat about some of the...
2021-01-1833 min
What Shall We Do About...?Reading w/ Nat AmooreHappy New Year! If you managed to get a break, did you spend some time reading a book? Whether it's leafing through a novel at the beach, or finally getting to that pile of books on your bedside table - the December to January period is peak reading time.
But how can you keep a reading habit going beyond holidays, and well into the year? And if you've never been much of a reader, where is a good place to start?
Nat Amoore is a children's author who also hosts One More Page - a podcast uncovering the best in...
2021-01-1128 min
What Shall We Do About...?2020 w/ Melanie Tait & Tali Aualiitia2020 is just days away from being over. A year where we experienced lockdowns, isolation, job losses, and for many of us, the loss of loved ones. A year where making plans was near impossible.
So, what shall we do about 2020? With many of us writing the year off as the worst ever, can we glean anything positive from the experience?
To answer that question, this bumper episode features two return guests whose years have been majorly disrupted, with ruined plans leading to a real need to adapt. Playwright Melanie Tait shares what happened when her play A Broadcast Coup was...
2020-12-2837 min
The Million Dollar Speaker - Public SpeakingEpisode #17: Public Speaking: Interview with Sam Liebowitz – The Conscious ConsultantThis is a fascinating interview with Sam Liebowitz, a New Yorker who become the Conscious Consultant,
and why he wrote his #1 best-selling book, Everyday Awakening.
About the Guest:
Sam Liebowitz, known as The Conscious Consultant, is a mentor, coach, speaker, healer, serial entrepreneur and author of the #1 best-selling book, Everyday Awakening. He has been in business since 1993 and has owned several successful businesses. His current ventures include Talking Alternative Broadcasting, and Double Diamond Wellness in Manhattan. Sam has lectured in several venues in New York City, including being a featured speaker at TEDxUpperWe...
2020-12-2318 min
Re-integrateIgniting Christmas Hope in the Midst of Hardship - with Sam Van EmanWe are blessed to have Sam Van Eman on for two episodes. Here, right before Christmas, Sam shares with Bob and Brendan ways we can ignite Christmas hope in the midst of hardship. How can hope be defined by adaptability so that our days are full of Christmas wonder? Sam sparks our imaginations as to how we can do things out of the ordinary for those around us. Sam Van Eman is the author of Disruptive Discipleship: The Power of Breaking Routine to Kickstart Your Faith (InterVarsity Press, 2017). Sam helps people by creating disruptive experiences that...
2020-12-2229 min
What Shall We Do About...?Watches w/ Sami ShahDo you own a watch? And if so, is it on your wrist, or in sitting a drawer somewhere?
As this podcast looks to solve the world's less pressing problems - this week we ask the question, what shall we do about watches? According to Guinness World Records, the timepiece jewellery was first invented in 1868, but more recently there's been a decline in popularity because we all carry around phones with clocks on it (that also provide no risk of the dreaded watch tan).
To go deeper on the history, and future, of the watch, I caught up with comedian...
2020-12-2127 min
What Shall We Do About...?Shopping Centres w/ Gemma ActonShopping centres - or, malls, depending where you're from - are in real trouble.
In the USA, many have closed their doors across the past decade, unable to compete with the rise of online shopping. Here in Australia, department chain Big W has been closing some stores and will continue to do so over the next few years. Target has closed some stores and 92 of the 167 Target sites earmarked for change will be converted to Kmart stores. The closure of department stores impacts shopping centres, and smaller retailers in a major way.
So, what shall we do about shopping centres...
2020-12-1430 min
What Shall We Do About...?Cooking w/ Jessica RoweMost of us have a love-hate relationship with cooking. For some of us, it's an opportunity to unwind after a long day, experimenting with flavours and ingredients to create something delicious. For the rest of us, it can be incredibly stressful, especially if we don't feel particularly good at it, and have the added pressure of entertaining guests.
Journalist and author Jessica Rowe is firmly in the latter category.
Having given herself the title of 'Crap Housewife' for a number of years, Jess has been working hard to help ease the pressure on women especially, so that they are kinder...
2020-12-0722 min
What Shall We Do About...?Money w/ Rick MortonWhat's your relationship with money like? Do you constantly crave more of it? Are you better at spending, or saving? And how much has your upbringing impacted that relationship, or your view of dollars and cents?
Money is a huge topic that I've wanted to tackle on this podcast for some time, and it's only now that I've found the right person for the job and... he's not a financial expert.
Rick Morton grew up on a cattle station in rural Queensland, in what can only be described as poverty. He's since gone to university, become a journalist and is...
2020-11-3030 min
What Shall We Do About...?Mars w/ Dianne McGrathIf you were offered the opportunity to travel to Mars, would you go? And what if it were a one way trip - meaning that you would be saying goodbye to Earth, and everything on it, for good?
For Dianne McGrath, this is a very real goal. Dianne is one of the remaining one hundred candidates vying for a position to travel to the Red Planet with Mars One in 2031, and never return to Earth. Imagine that - leaving everything you know behind bound for a planet where no person has ever set foot before, and still so much is...
2020-11-2332 min
What Shall We Do About...?Season 2 Coming Soon...With plenty of less-pressing problems still needing to be addressed, here's your first taste of season two of What Shall We Do About...?, landing in your feeds really soon.
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What Shall We Do About...? is hosted and produced by Sam Robinson, who is on Twitter @samsquareeyes.
2020-11-1601 min
What Shall We Do About...?50. Conspiracy Theories w/ Maz ComptonFor centuries, we've spent time questioning what we understand to be true. Is the earth really round? Did man really walk on the moon? What is really going on at Area 51?
Conspiracy theories have always made for a fun deep dive, and with the dawn of the Internet, theories have been thrown around, debated, and even disproven. But more recently, conspiracy theories have become somewhat dangerous territory, with plenty sprouting around the origins of COVID-19. Even in the last week, QAnon, a baseless Internet conspiracy theory has been reaching news headlines. So, what shall we do about conspiracy theories, especially...
2020-09-2828 min
What Shall We Do About...?48. Space w/ Kirsten BanksEver since we were kids we've looked up at the night sky and felt a sense of wonder: wondering what really is out there, in our galaxy, among the planets and stars? It is still hard to comprehend that more than 50 years ago - without the technological advances we enjoy today - the human race was able to set foot on the moon.
Well now, there seems to be a whole new fascination with space. Space tourism is starting to gain traction with Elon Musk's SpaceX finding success with its test flight earlier in 2020. This year is also seeing multiple...
2020-09-1429 min
What Shall We Do About...?47. Screen Time w/ Lauren BonnerRemember the days when we were told that we shouldn't sit so close to the television, or else we would end up with square eyes? Simpler times, weren't they? Now, we spend far more time in front of screens that are much closer to our eyes than TVs ever were. And in one way or another, we're addicted to screens, especially our phones - and we feel a great sense of guilt about it. So, what shall we do about screen time?
Enter Sydney comedian Lauren Bonner, who joined me to chat about her experience with screens. Together we discussed...
2020-09-0731 min
What Shall We Do About...?46. Curiosity w/ Corey TuttRemember when you were a kid, and you wanted to know the answers to every question under the sun? What makes the sky blue? Why is a rock called a rock? Where do flies go when it rains? How does a TV get its pictures? Children have a natural childlike wonder that adults just don't have. Why is that? Did Google kill our sense of curiosity, and our ability to wonder?
My guest this week is Corey Tutt. Corey is a Kamilaroi man who is working hard to help kids - particularly indigenous Australian kids - have their curiosity stoked...
2020-08-3134 min
What Shall We Do About...?45. Crosswords w/ David AstleWhen's the last time you completed a crossword puzzle? Or, maybe, you've never done one because you believe that it's something for an older generation to complete. Either way, with print media in decline, is the crossword puzzle under threat? And will the crossword ever see the same level of popularity on a computer or tablet screen?
To discuss, I connected with English enthusiast and word nerd David Astle, who you may know as the dictionary keeper on the cult SBS game show Letters and Numbers. David has been creating crossword puzzles for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age...
2020-08-2429 min
What Shall We Do About...?44. Trivia w/ Cheryl TohDid you know that bees have five eyes? That Billy Joel hasn't released a new single since 1993? That raccoons were originally poised to become the go-to model for animal experiments?
These are fun little facts you pick up and can pull out at parties, or even trivia nights. But sometimes the fun of trivia can be upturned by competitiveness, or someone at your table who dominates and ruins the fun for the rest of the team. When did learning stuff about the world become a chore?
Joining me to discuss is Cheryl Toh - better known as Tiger Mum...
2020-08-1730 min
What Shall We Do About...?43. Our Carbon Footprint w/ Craig ReucasselLate last year, the climate emergency was gaining real attention.
Greta Thunberg addressed the UN with her now famous 'How Dare You' speech, school students marched through capital cities, and the summer's devastating summer bushfires showed that something needs to be done. But since our world has been gripped by a pandemic, the discussion around climate change has taken somewhat of a backseat.
And honestly, it can feel like the discussion is too big for us to personally help save the planet. With so many around us with relaxed attitudes to climate change, we can wonder how our own little...
2020-08-1027 min
What Shall We Do About...?42. Cats w/ Lewis McKirdyAre you a cat person, or a dog person? It's kinda weird that our society makes us choose one or the other. I'm a dog person, but that's mainly because I only ever had dogs growing up. But this mindset makes me see cats as selfish creatures, bird killers, and unwanted top-of-your-desk sitters.
But - maybe I'm wrong. Perhaps I just need to change my tone. So, what shall we do about cats?
To find a solution, I phoned the UK to speak with Australian expat, former radio guy, and certified cat fan Lewis McKirdy. Since hanging up the headphones...
2020-08-0331 min
What Shall We Do About...?41. TikTok w/ Josh HawkinsOver the last few months, simmering behind the daily updates of COVID-19 cases, a social media app has been under scrutiny. TikTok, owned by Chinese-based company ByteDance has become massively popular with users around the world, however privacy concerns around data has seen it banned in India, and chatter suggests that the USA and Australia may follow suit.
But as many of the estimated 500 million worldwide TikTok users have suggested, many of whom are teenagers, isn't it all just a bit of harmless fun?
To help talk through this conundrum, I've invited Josh Hawkins - better known as Hi Josh...
2020-07-2730 min
What Shall We Do About...?40. Vegetarianism w/ Zach ManderVegetarians have often got a bad wrap, but the conversation seems to be shifting as more and more of us try to reduce meat in our diets, and fast food places introduce plant-based products like Beyond meat onto their menus. It's clear that eating vegetables is a good thing, but what shall we do about vegetarianism? How important is it that we know where our food comes from? And, how hard is it to switch from being an omnivore to a herbivore?
Enter return guest Zach Mander, who joined me all the way back in Episode 2 to fix the problems...
2020-07-2036 min
What Shall We Do About...?39. Drawing w/ Matt CosgroveDo you enjoy drawing? Unless you enjoy life drawing, or graphic design, it's fairly likely you only spend time doodling on the edges of notes in dull work meetings. But remember when you were a kid, and you loved drawing? In fact, it was both fun and a challenge. Why don't we draw like we used to?
I discussed all of this with Matt Cosgrove, Sydney-based author and illustrator of the hugely successful Macca the Alpaca picture books. His illustrations are gorgeous, and he is very passionate about seeing kids develop a love for drawing that extends well beyond their...
2020-07-1333 min
What Shall We Do About...?38. Celebrity w/ Jeffrey WalkerMany of us grow up with dreams of making it big. We watch our celebrity heroes on TV and movies and hope that perhaps one day we too could be famous. Even now, we crave likes on Instagram, and views on TikTok. Social media has opened up our eyes to celebrities more than gossip in trashy tabloids ever could. Even through this global pandemic, we've been fascinated to see inside the homes of our favourite celebrities, gaining a glimpse of their personal lives. But is celebrity all it's cracked up to be? And is Hollywood really the place where dreams...
2020-07-0635 min
What Shall We Do About...?37. Beaches w/ Trent 'Maxi' MaxwellThe beach. You either love it or hate it. For some, it's a relaxing escape: a way to cool down on a hot day, a place to go for a romantic stroll, to breathe in salty air. For others, it's an opportunity to get dumped by waves, and tiptoe across scorching sand, much of which haunts your car for weeks. I've always loved the beach, but in Sydney, beaches are crowded and parking is minimal. So, what shall we do about beaches?
Trent Maxwell or 'Lifeguard Maxi', as he is more commonly known, is the youngest ever Professional Lifeguard to...
2020-06-2932 min
What Shall We Do About...?36. Birds w/ Chris BathHow do you feel about birds?
Those feathered friends that screech at daybreak, poop on your back deck, and swoop you in springtime. OK - so maybe that's a harsh assessment, but I think it's how many of us think about birds. And yet - there are 10,000 different species of bird around the world ranging from tiny hummingbirds to massive ostriches. They are pretty astounding creatures. So how can we can better appreciate them?
I've brought in the biggest bird enthusiast I know - journalist and broadcaster Chris Bath. As she explains, she has been a keen birdwatcher for some...
2020-06-2233 min
What Shall We Do About...?35. Parody Songs w/ Lindsay McDougallLet's be honest - when it comes to creating parody songs there's two leagues: Weird Al Yankovic, and the rest of us.
For decades Weird Al has created witty parody tunes that have delighted both fans around the world, and the artists he spoofs. And yet, we've all had that moment at a 21st or farewell where someone has created a parody song that makes you cringe, your grandmother blush, or just wrecks the original song for you forever. So, what shall we do about parody songs?
Joining me to discuss is broadcaster and musician Lindsay 'The Doctor' McDougall (along...
2020-06-1536 min
What Shall We Do About...?32. Fashion w/ Tali AualiitiaFashion! Turn to the left. Fashion! Turn to the right.
Unlike many trends, David Bowie's 1980 song 'Fashion' hasn't gone out of, erm, fashion. Fashion is said to be a popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behaviour - but so often these things don't last. Think shoulder-pads, click-pants - heck, even socks and sandals were probably considered cool once.
Fashion can drain our bank accounts, and is really not great for our environment. So, what shall we do about fashion?
ABC Broadcaster Tali Aualiitia realised late in 2019 that she was addicted to fast fashion. So, she committed...
2020-06-0139 min
What Shall We Do About...?31. Reality Televison w/ Nick IadanzaEver since the turn of the millennium, free-to-air television has been dominated by one genre: reality television.
Whether it's home cooks putting their 'heart on a plate', punters trying to transform a derelict apartment block into a place for high-end living, or a down-on-his-luck guy looking for the love of his life - we've been glued to reality television, stripped across most nights. But, how real is reality television? And, how much is the action manipulated through editing - as many previous contestants have claimed?
Helping us navigate this is two-time contestant on Australian Survivor, Nick Iadanza. In the 'real...
2020-05-2542 min
Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement111: Creating Magical Moments - Kate Boyle, CEO - Banjo RobinsonKate BoyleBefore Banjo Robinson, Kate had an impressive career in LA, running writers' rooms for influential screenwriter Etan Cohen, working as a creative executive on Ghostbusters III and Men in Black III for Sony, Museum of Supernatural History for Setven Spielberg at DreamWorks, Candyland for Disney and Daddy's Home for Paramount.The idea for Banjo Robinson came about when Kate's father used to hide mail throughout the house for her to find when she was a child and when she was writing to friends' children back home in England. Thus, Banjo Robinson the company was born.For a generation of...
2020-05-2540 min
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#318: The Union Of The Unwanted Swapcast With Tripoli, Robinson, Midnight and VarandasThank you so much for tuning in for a bonus episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode I do a swapcast with the Macroaggresion podcast's Charlie Robinson, Our Big Dumb Mouth Podcast's Midnight Mike and The Ripple Effects' Ricky Verandas about state of the Truth Community. This is a great conversation that I was lucky to be asked to join in on. I hope you enjoy. Please check out: Macroaggressions with Charlie Robinson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/macroaggressions/id1501964274 Our Big Dumb Mouth Podcast with Nick Wagner: https://podcasts.apple.com...
2020-05-241h 43
What Shall We Do About...?30. Bees w/ Johanna GriggsHow good is honey?
That sweet taste on toast in the morning providing that little kick of sugar to get you moving. We can often see its maker - the bee - as a nuisance, something that stings and buzzes, rather than provides. Sadly, bee populations around the world are in steady decline due to a number of factors, and this is a real problem - not just for honey lovers, but the entire population. It has been said recently, in a David Attenborough documentary no less, that if bees were to disappear from the face of the earth, humans...
2020-05-1830 min
What Shall We Do About...?29. Saxophones w/ James ValentineAre saxophones the most joked about instrument in modern music?
When I was ten, I started learning how to play the alto saxophone. It was a relatively easy instrument to pick up, and I played it right through to my Higher School Certificate. I soon discovered, however, that outside of jazz and concert ensembles, the saxophone is a bit of a joke. People think of soppy music from Kenny G, or big raspy motifs from such 70s and 80s tunes like Smooth Operator and Baker Street. These days, saxophones show up as annoying hooks like on Thrift Shop and Jason...
2020-05-1135 min
What Shall We Do About...?28. Kindness w/ Ash LondonIn many ways, we've been pushed to our limits in 2020. In Australia, the year began with devastating bushfires with thousands seeing in the new year displaced in evacuation centres. February brought flooding rains - and in March - the term toilet paper panic was born, followed by social distancing. It's been a tough few months, and we don't know for how much longer COVID-19 will impact our lives. If you follow the news it's pretty easy to feel panicked. So where's the good stuff? Where is the kindness in the midst of disaster and panic?
Well, I've invited an old...
2020-05-0428 min
What Shall We Do About...?27. Children's Television w/ James SherryRemember the days when after-school TV was appointment viewing? You'd race home, try to knock out your homework as quickly as possible, and switch on for cartoons, magazine shows like The Big Arvo or The Shak, or even a hit of Totally Wild. Then you'd try to squeeze in as much as possible before dinnertime.
Well, Australian children's programming on commercial television is under threat more than ever. Each TV network is required by law to produce a certain quota of TV for kids, but in recent years, it's been buried in obscure time-slots on multi-channels like 7TWO, 10Peach, and 9...
2020-04-2732 min
What Shall We Do About...?26. Trains w/ Alex DysonHere in Australia we have some of the best options for public transport in the world. The only problem is that they don't often run on time, and one single problem can impact an entire network.
One man who knows this all too well is former triple j Breakfast host turned podcaster and author Alex Dyson. Alex ran for parliament in 2019 and public transport was high up on his list as far as changes were concerned. So, what shall we do about trains? We discussed this at length in this bumper episode, and hopefully Alex's cracking stories and experiences will...
2020-04-2043 min
What Shall We Do About...?25. Willful Ignorance w/ Sophie McNeillHow much do you know about the world you live in? Or maybe the question I should ask, is, how much do you choose to know about the world you live in? Don't get me wrong, at the moment our world is overwhelming. As this episode releases we're living through a pandemic, practicing self isolation, and we crave normality. And yet, in many parts of the globe, disruption has been happening for years - even decades. Often, I feel like we turn a blind eye to what's happening in our world, including atrocities.
Sophie McNeill is an investigative reporter for...
2020-04-1331 min
What Shall We Do About...?24. DJs w/ Andrew LevinsDJs, if they have a decent mix and playlist, can make any party come alive. But what happens when that party is shut down, potentially for months on end? This is the reality for many music makers across the world, and there's a real concern that on the other side of this COVID-19 pandemic, things will have changed so much that the club scene might not bounce back.
So, what shall we do about DJs? I've enlisted one of Australia's best, and most enduring DJs, Andrew Levins, to discuss. He's also written a kids book about vegetables, which seems a...
2020-04-0631 min
What Shall We Do About...?23. Cycling w/ Katherine FeeneyWhen did you last ride a bike? Perhaps you're a keen mountain biker, or you love to go for weekend rides with your family. Or perhaps you're like me, and you haven't jumped on a bike since you were a kid. It feels too dangerous to ride your bike in the city, and the weather is too variable to make it a reliable source of transport. And yet, we all know the value in cycling - for our health, and for the environment.
Joining the podcast this week is ABC Radio Brisbane broadcaster Katherine Feeney. Katherine is a proud utility...
2020-03-3030 min
What Shall We Do About...?22. COVID-19 + Self-Isolation w/ Alex DysonUsually this show attempts to solve the world's less pressing problems, but this week there's really only one issue that the world is talking about: corona virus. This devastating pandemic has seen unprecedented measures put in place to protect people around the world from illness and death. Countries have been placed into lockdown, health systems have been tested, supermarket shelves have been emptied, and as this episode drops Australia has just closed its borders to all non-residents. It's hard to find hope among all of this.
And so, we turn to a man currently in 14 days of self-isolation after returning...
2020-03-2023 min
What Shall We Do About...?21. Clutter w/ Dan IlicWhether we like it or not, we all have to deal with clutter. Over years we collect stuff, and often we struggle to let it go. In early 2019, Marie Kondo's KonMari method for organisation gained worldwide popularity, thanks to the Netflix show Tidying Up. In Australia, op shops were inundated with donations as people decluttered whatever did not 'spark joy', as the method goes.
Imagine though, that you're faced with sorting through 30+ years of stuff? Sounds overwhelming, doesn't it? This is the challenge that comedian and producer Dan Ilic faced in early 2020 as his parents worked towards selling their Sydney...
2020-03-1635 min
What Shall We Do About...?20. Vegetables w/ Alice ZaslavskyMost parents know the struggle that is getting your kids to eat vegetables at dinner time. Maybe it's that classic moment from The Simpsons where Homer and Bart chant, 'You don't win friends with salad', that did it. Or maybe it's because our own parents worked super hard to sell veggies to us. Ever heard, 'Carrots will make you see in the dark!'?
I'm thrilled that for our twentieth (!) episode we've got former MasterChef Australia contestant turned chef and author Alice Zaslavsky to talk about her favourite thing in the world - vegetables. She's currently shooting photos for a...
2020-03-0937 min
What Shall We Do About...?19. Singing w/ Astrid JorgensenFor most of us, singing doesn't feel natural.
Unless you're hidden away in the comfort of your own car, or belting out 80s tunes in a karaoke bar, singing is very nerve wracking. And so, the fear of humiliation and embarrassment keeps our mouths shut. So, what shall we do about singing?
Joining me this week is director of Pub Choir, Astrid Jorgensen. Pub Choir has become a monthly ritual for many in Brisbane - where Astrid teaches average singers like you and me a three-part harmony, which is sung before the end of the night with voices a thousand...
2020-03-0230 min
What Shall We Do About...?18. Weather Presenters w/ Sam MacFor decades, television weather presenters have played an important part in our lives - helping us know what to wear, whether or not to hang out washing, and whether carrying an umbrella to work is worthwhile.
Recently, however, we've been able to gain all this knowledge with a tap on our smart phones. So, what shall we do about weather presenters? Have they been relegated solely to adding colour on Breakfast television, as they get out and about?
Thankfully, I've rounded up the weather presenter on Australia's top rating breakfast television show - Sunrise. Sam Mac has been informing Australia...
2020-02-2431 min
What Shall We Do About...?17. Radio w/ James CridlandDo you still listen to the radio?
While we used to have to wait to hear our favourite songs played, now we can stream what we want, when we want. And if you consider the rising popularity of podcasts, we must ask - is radio is a dying medium? For this Breakfast radio host, I hope that's not the case.
So, I've called in the big guns. A radio futurologist. Yes - James Cridland has worked in radio since 1989, and knows media movements extremely well, especially regarding radio and podcasts. We discuss the way in which radio has changed and...
2020-02-1732 min
What Shall We Do About...?16. Albums w/ Dami ImFor decades, albums have been carefully crafted pieces of art. A combination of tracks, often with movement and story. However now, the music industry has changed with streaming services more often than not leaning towards singles and curated playlists. So what about the album? Are albums dead, or have they been reduced to something lesser that it used to be?
Joining me to discuss is Australian musician and Eurovision runner-up Dami Im, who has a bunch of albums under her belt, and is still moving with the streaming times. Dami's manager Ken Outch also weighs in on the conversation.
You...
2020-02-1028 min
What Shall We Do About...?15. Plays w/ Melanie TaitWhen's the last time you saw a play? No, not a musical - a proper play? When I think of plays, I think of them as being a sport for affluent folk, or something that you do in high school. Therefore, I haven't seen a play in years. But perhaps this is a perception problem.
I'm joined this week by journalist, broadcaster, and executive producer of Mamamia's The Quicky podcast, Melanie Tait. Melanie is a passionate playwright, with some successful titles to her name, and a brand new play called A BROADCAST COUP just about to debut. She explains the...
2020-02-0336 min
What Shall We Do About...?14. News w/ Alice MatthewsWe are constantly confronted by news - and sadly, most of it isn't good. Our social feeds, radio stations, and TV channels provide us with information as news breaks around the world, quicker than ever before. But while it is good to stay up to date with the news, it can also be incredibly exhausting and saddening. So, what shall we do about the news? Joining the show to discuss is accomplished journalist Alice Matthews, who spent a number of years with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and now fronts The Feed on SBS.
You can find Alice on Instagram @alice...
2020-01-2726 min
What Shall We Do About...?13. Nostalgia w/ Matt OkineRemember the good old days? Back before screen addiction, when homes were affordable, and we were all safer?
Nostalgia takes us back to happier places - but it's also making us long for a time that is not the present. So, what shall we do about nostalgia? And are our memories fooling us into thinking that things were better than they actually were? Joining me to discuss is comedian, actor, author and former triple j Breakfast host Matt Okine, whose new book is set in the 1990s and brimming with nostalgia - both good and bad.
You can find Matt...
2020-01-2036 min
What Shall We Do About...?12. Libraries w/ Tim HarrisLibraries are centres of fun and learning - it's a bookworm's paradise. However, when CD stores and video shops have closed down everywhere, are libraries endangered? Are they under threat of becoming havens for free air conditioning and wi-fi? Joining me to discuss is children's author (notably of the Mr. Bambuckle's Remarkables series), former school teacher, and big kid Tim Harris.
Tim shares about the importance of libraries, what happens when school libraries close down, and describes just how precious our libraries are.
You can find Tim Harris on Instagram @timharrisbooks and on Twitter @timharrisbooks, and his latest book Toffle...
2020-01-1337 min
That's my JAMstackSam Julien on authentication, Gatsby and the serverless methodologyQuick show notes
Our Guest: Sam Julien
What he'd like for you to see: Auth0 Community Forum | His Gatsby Course on Thinkster | Get a Job in Tech
His JAMstack Jams: The methodology and not needing to stand up a server for every little thing
His Musical Jam: "Not" by Big Thief
Other Technology Mentioned
Gatsby
Jekyll
NextJS
AirTable
Twilio
Our sponsor this week: TakeShape
Transcript
Bryan Robinson 0:02
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first real episode of 2020 you're listening to That's My JAMstack, the podcast where we dare to...
2020-01-0823 min
What Shall We Do About...?11. Hey Hey It's Saturday (and Cancel Culture) w/ John PattersonHappy New Year! We're kicking off 2020 with a bit of a different episode, as we talk to musician John Patterson of Brisbane band The Grates. John spent much of 2019 editing together videos made from old episodes of Australian variety show, Hey Hey It's Saturday (which initially ran from 1971 to 1999). In fact, as John shares, this editing became an obsession.
What he discovered and created is a number of rather uncomfortable moments from Australian television history, which John believes is indicative of wider Australian culture. This led to a conversation about cancel culture - one of the bigger discussions of 2019. What...
2020-01-0626 min
What Shall We Do About...?10. Goals w/ Lucy SmithIt's the start of a brand new year, and you might have made some goals for yourself... that you may well fail at achieving. How then, do we create realistic goals for ourselves? And how do we actually pull them off? Joining the show this week is radio host Lucy Smith, who spent ten years working towards her dream goal of working at national youth broadcaster triple j. And, she's about to take over the prestigious triple j Mornings slot in 2020. So, how did she do it? And how can we stay focussed on achieving our own goals?
Lucy Smith...
2019-12-3035 min
What Shall We Do About...?9. Streaming Services w/ Dan BarrettThe last few years have seen a boom in streaming services, and the way we consume television. Netflix, Stan, Kayo, and more recently Apple TV+ and Disney+ - there's a streaming service for everyone. But - to have them all isn't affordable, so can they co-exist? And how do we pick and choose well for our summer holiday streaming?
Joining me to discuss is writer and podcaster Dan Barrett, who covers television news in his daily newsletter Always Be Watching. Dan shares how he gained such expertise in the world of TV, discusses strategies around making the most of streaming...
2019-12-2334 min
What Shall We Do About...?8. Christmas w/ Colin BuchananIs there a more stressful time of year than Christmas? One day demands weeks of work in the lead-up. Car parks at shopping centres are few, end of year events fill the calendar, and food and gift shopping require real strategy. So, what shall we do about Christmas? Joining me to discuss is country music singer and former Play School presenter Colin Buchanan, who has released a number of Christmas albums, and is the self-proclaimed 'Aussie Christmas Guy'.
You can find Colin on Instagram and at colinbuchanan.com.au. And as we discussed, a great place to buy a gift...
2019-12-1636 min
What Shall We Do About...?7. Live Sport w/ Cayla GeorgeSeeing sport live can be thrilling, but it does come at a cost. Expensive tickets, food and drinks; lines for the toilets at half-time... all which could be avoided by watching from home (usually with better views). So, what shall we do about live sport?
Joining me to discuss is professional Australian basketball player Cayla George, who currently plays for the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL, but has also won gold with the Opals in the 2018 Commonwealth Games. We dive deep into live sport from a player's perspective - and also discuss the very real issue of men's vs women's...
2019-12-0931 min
What Shall We Do About...?6. Podcasts w/ Marc FennellThere are too many podcasts in the world (Apple Podcasts boasts 700,000 and counting), and just about anyone can (and does) make their own podcast these days. So how do we unearth the podcast gold? And what makes a good podcast? Joining me to discuss is TV and radio host, Marc Fennell - a man whose Audible original podcast It Burns has been nominated for a very prestigious award. We discuss podcasting at length, ponder what makes a good podcast, why true crime is so popular, and more.
You can find Marc on Instagram and Twitter, and his Rose D'Or nominated...
2019-12-0240 min
What Shall We Do About...?5. TV Ratings w/ Mark HumphriesThe way we watch television has changed significantly in recent years with the introduction of digital channels, streaming services, and catch-up. And yet, overnight TV ratings are still how we measure the success of TV shows. So, what shall we do about TV ratings? Joining me to discuss is comedian and satirist Mark Humphries, whose Channel 10 quiz show Pointless was cancelled earlier in 2019 due to low ratings. He joins the show to talk about the highs and lows of television ratings, discovering Pointless had been axed, and the role of television comedy in a world of changing viewing habits.
You...
2019-11-2547 min
What Shall We Do About...?4. The Music Industry w/ KLPThe music scene has changed rapidly across the last decade. Artists can get global attention via streaming services, but many say that streaming means a lot of legwork is needed in order for musicians to make ends meet. So, what shall we do about the music industry? Is there a better way that we, the consumer, can support music makers? Joining me to discuss is producer, DJ, artist and former triple j radio host Kristy Lee Peters, better known as KLP, who has spent many years both producing music and supporting others doing the same.
You can find KLP on...
2019-11-1829 min
What Shall We Do About...?3. Homework w/ Eddie WooWe're heading to the classroom this week with Maths teacher and WooTube star Eddie Woo. Homework is often criticised for adding more work to an already busy day for students - but is it possible for us to get a good balance? Eddie also shares his thoughts on the NSW Department of Education's changes to the Higher School Certificate, and teacher burnout.
You can find Eddie on Instagram and Twitter, and his new book is called Eddie Woo's Magical Maths.
Thanks for listening to the show, it means a lot! If you enjoyed it, please hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts...
2019-11-1132 min