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CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOW.O.W. Ep.2 - Lilith RochaA CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.
This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders.
Ep. 2: One of Australia’s most respected astrology columnists, writer for Women's Weekly, published poet, model, survivor, teacher to Hawaiian Hula Troupe: Mana Aloha and ongoing astrology columnist for the Echo newspaper Lilith Rocha.
Nothing fills her heart like the islands of Hawaii and the principles of aloha but Lilith also shares traumatic events that shaped her life and reshaped her beautiful face.
Lilith also talks openly about the pl...2024-12-231h 00
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOW.O.W. Ep. 6 - Maha Laxmi Grace aka Cosmic GrandmaA CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.
This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders.
Ep. 6: Maha Laxmi Grace aka Cosmic Grandma.
Birthing doula, activist, astrologer, public speaker and community Elder.
While still at school this budding cosmic astrologer was chosen as Australian ambassador for the United Nations and travelled to the US during 'The Summer of Love'.
Some would say Maha is homeless, although I'm sure she will tell you the world is her home.
We meet spontaneously between the ocean and...2024-12-2359 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOW.O.W. Ep. 1 - Helena Norberg-HodgeA CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.
This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders.
Ep.1: HELENA NORBERG-HODGE.
Linguist, author, filmmaker, pioneer of the new economy movement, and founder/director of Local Futures.
Based on decades of experience in indigenous cultures, in particular Ladakh and Bhutan, Helena has been promoting a big picture understanding of the foundations of human, as well as ecological wellbeing.
Her work has gained her the Alternative Nobel prize, the Arthur Morgan Award and the Goi Peace Prize for...2024-12-231h 00
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOW.O.W. Ep. 4 - Christina CovingtonA CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.
This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders.
Ep. 4: Christina Covington.
Long-time local, dancing devi, businesswoman and Ayurvedic alchemist.
Known for her presence on the Byron Shire dance floors for over 25 years and as the creative force behind the inaugural We Dance Festival in late 2024.
Christina was Founder & previous Owner/Director of Hari Har Chai and winner of the 2017 APAC awards for her innovative approach to business.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Flinders...2024-12-2356 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOW.O.W. Ep.3 - NancyJo FalconeA CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.
This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders.
Ep,.3: Nancy Falcone.
Nancy Jo to her listeners, is a proud founding member of BAYFM community radio and has been involved in the Community broadcasting sector for over 30 years.
She worked for 12 years as a volunteer in the early days of BAYFM presenting different programs, serving all executive committee positions, fundraising, and sponsorship to name a few.
Over the years she has also worked as a station manager...2024-12-2359 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOW.O.W. Ep. 5 - Sandy LeathemA CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.
This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders.
Ep. 5: Sandy Leathem.
Octogenarian, Founder of 'Movement Matters’, Feldenkrais Practitioner, Physiotherapist, Embodied Aging Consultant, Grandmother and inspiration behind this project.
Growing up as a kid in a Tasmanian National Park on the Freycinet Peninsular, informed within her a healthy childlike curiosity, playful creativity, and quirky ‘outta-the-box’ common-sense thinking.
The osmotic ripples from this nature-based upbringing have permeated throughout her life, yet it’s only now that Sandy feels able to...2024-12-231h 04
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOIsland Vibe24 - PT 3The final day of the final Island Vibe seemed the perfect time to capture some of the magic in my mic. A handful of friendly folk contribute with their stories, memories, moments and life shaping tales of what this festival has meant to them and so many others. Bon Voyage amigos x2024-11-1628 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOIsland Vibe 2024 - PT 2The final day of the final Island Vibe seemed the perfect time to capture some of the magic in my mic. A handful of friendly folk contribute with their stories, memories, moments and life shaping tales of what this festival has meant to them and so many others. Bon Voyage amigos x2024-11-1628 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOIsland Vibe 2024 - PT 1The final day of the final Island Vibe seemed the perfect time to capture some of the magic in my mic. A handful of friendly folk contribute with their stories, memories, moments and life shaping tales of what this festival has meant to them and so many others. Bon Voyage amigos x2024-11-1623 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOIsland Vibe 2024 - PT 4The final day of the final Island Vibe seemed the perfect time to capture some of the magic in my mic. A handful of friendly folk contribute with their stories, memories, moments and life shaping tales of what this festival has meant to them and so many others. Bon Voyage amigos x2024-11-1628 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOJulian Belbachir interview with Seth JordanJulian is set to bring a taste of Morocco and Mali's rich musical traditions to Australian audiences, sharing the sacred sounds of traditional trance music from Northern Africa.
The Byron concert features an all-star lineup, including Malian master guitarist Moussa Diakite and Qvln from California, USA.
Julian Belbachir's debut solo album, "Babdoukkala," made an impressive entrance, debuting in the Top 30 of the Transglobal World Music Chart. It received critical acclaim worldwide, including a prestigious 5-star review in Songlines UK. The album, which features world-class Aussie/African musicians, was listed among the top ten albums globally released that month.
A multi-instrumentalist...2024-09-2751 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOTecha Beaumont & Simon Jenkleson Mullum SeedTecha Beaumont and Simon Jankleson spring into the BayFM studios from Mullum SEED Inc. a leading environmental organisation here in the Northern Rivers.
They partner with other community organisations to strengthen mutually beneficial projects and offer governance advice and funding support to emerging local initiatives that protect and enhance our natural environment.
We chat about two upcoming important events: The Bruns River Keepers, the bi-annual Spring Plant Fair happening Sunday 28th Sept at the Mullum Comm Gardens!2024-09-2625 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOSave Wallum - Trapped Wildlife - Svea PittmanSvea Pitman joins me for a chat about the issues wildlife are facing due to newly erected fencing on the Wallum site.
Many animals are finding themselves trapped inside and outside of the fencing. There are ways you can help raise awareness and create change. Listen here for the latest info!2024-09-1815 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOWren McLean - Good Eco-Cultural Fire WorkshopWren McLean - Project Manager Zero Emissions Byron has a strong sense of responsibility to protect the health of our planet for future generations of all species and has committed her working life to the environmental sector.
One of the projects Wren is currently working on is the GOOD ECO-CULTURAL FIRE event on Oct 1st @ Woodlands Community, 146 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay.
This project involves Byron Shire Council, Zero Emissions Byron & Jargun Aboriginal Alliance Corporation. Together they are restoring 'GOOD FIRE' to conserve biodiversity, improve community co-operation, bushfire safety and continue connection to Country.
Hear the full interview and how...2024-09-1830 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBellymummasAuthors of two stunning books in the series 'Nourishing Those Who Nurture' Caitlin Priday & Tahlia Mynott are in the studio to share stories around pregnancy and motherhood along with a scrotum cooling moment for men!
Tahlia is a clinical nutritionist specialising in Womens health.
Caitlin is a doula with a background in holistic food medicine, Kinesiology and Shaminism
We learn more about the juicy content of both books: 'More than a Food Bible for New Mothers' and 'More than a Preconception Guide to Conscious Conception'.2024-09-1637 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLYShel- Old Men DancingJoined in the studio by fellow Bay FMer and presenter of Jazz for A Sunday Brunch Shel Kronich along with Kimberley MacIntyre to discuss the project Old Men Dancing a weekly event held at the Drill Hall in Mullum for 70yrs+ men to connect with themselves and the art of movement.
Shel is one of many 'Old Men' and Kimberley is a dancer and teacher. Together they blaze up the Bay FM airwaves on a Tuesday morning!2024-09-0230 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOVox PopuliHave you ever considered the power of your words and how you use them? This question was discussed in depth and the idea formed the concept of this collaborative class project, created as part of a Radio & Podcast Masterclass at the Byron Community College.
Exec Prod. Rasela Torise.
Music by Purple Planet Music2024-08-2212 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIORachel De ThampleRachel De Thample is an award-winning author working in food, health and sustainability for more than 20 years.
She teaches fermentation and seasonal nutrition courses at River Cottage in Devon, a place renowned for food integrity and consumption of local, seasonal produce. Rachel also teaches at Petersham Nurseries and the Plant Academy in London.
She served as Course Director of the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s Natural Chef diploma course, was the Head of Food for the organic retailer Abel & Cole and Commissioning Editor of Waitrose Food Illustrated.
She’s written six books including Tonics & Teas and the River Cottage Fermentation Hand...2024-08-0631 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOYoung Legends - Part 1 (Min FX)Interviews with Upper Main Arm School students immediately after the 2022 floods that devastated the Northern Rivers region. Hear their personal accounts of the events in their community and what the devastation they witnessed.
This project was made possible with the support of the CBF Community Broadcast Foundation and funding from the Department of Communities & Justice as part of the Regional Youth Training Program.
Producer: Lealah Shostak, Editing and Production: Rasela Torise, Editing and Production Assistant: Monet Shortland.
Music by Janet and Purple Planet Music.
Image by Lealah Shostak.2024-06-3015 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIONorthern Rivers Dingo Alliance - SoleFor thousands of years dingoes have lived in harmony with Indigenous communities.
They are a native animal, and yet they haven't been given that official classification.
In fact, in many states hunters are rewarded for killing them, and that's put a question mark over their survival.
The Northern Rivers Dingo Alliance is hoping to change the way we see the dingo.
My guest Sole speaks to the importance of dingoes in our eco system, their family units, backyard breeders, the dingo policy in the Northern Rivers, and the significance of the black dingo for the Bundjalung nation of NNSW.2024-05-2931 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOTantric Hatha Yoga - Bec IsaacsBec has an exquisite gift for sharing the philosophy of this ancient lineage-based practice.
In this interview we discuss the many styles of yoga, the dangers of dogma, how a physical practice can mend the mind and support us once we step off the mat. We’ll also be demystifying the vibe around 'Tantra' and how it translates into a Yoga practice.
You can also hear more about the upcoming 6 days of immersive practice in the system of Tantric Hatha Yoga at the Diptipur Retreat Centre in the Byron Hinterlands from June 25-30th.2024-05-2936 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOThe Mankind Project Australia - Luke & OriWhat does healthy masculinity look like? To answer that we take a look at how unhealthy masculinity has shaped society, families and communities.
Luke and Ori represent The Mankind Project Australia which supports men to explore and improve their connection to healthy, mature masculinity.
It offers men time-honoured learning experiences, skills and support to encourage emotional growth and help them become the responsible, strong and compassionate individuals our world needs.2024-05-2926 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOSouls of Byron - Samantha & ElieQuote "There's no doubt that Byron Bay has an effect on you in some intrinsic way. Whether you're here for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, there is something about this special place that doesn't let go. It has an energy of it's own. Souls of Byron is a photographic series capturing our folk and the essence of our unique place. We invite you to take this journey and connect with the heart and soul of our community".
Samantha & Elie - Curators and creators of this beautiful book and guests on Belly today.
Image by Samantha Molineux taken from...2024-05-1512 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOIWD 2024 - Lismore Womens Day PodcastThis podcast was created by and for the seven women who attended the Radio & Podcast Masterclass at Southern Cross Uni on International Womens Day as part of the Lismore Womens Festival.
This Masterclass was presented by Rasela Torise, broadcast on Bay FM on 12/03/24. Music by Purple Planet Music.
Thank you to all participants!2024-03-1839 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLY on BayFM - ConsumerismAs another year draws to a close consumerism has a mighty part to play and is a mighty price to pay. Go gently. Spend wisely. Santos Organics CEO Jolene Ryan and Ethics Specialist Olivia Laws join me to chat about positive ways to spend your dollars which may make a whole lot more cents :)2023-12-2142 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLY on BayFM - NaturopathyInterview with Santos CEO Jolene Ryan, and Mullum In-Store Naturopath, Author and Creator of The Secret Kitchen Jana Brunclikova, on Belly - BayFM Byron 14.11.20232023-12-2037 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLY on BayFM - Stacey & Ali Shepherd FoodsStacey Nguyen and Ali Elali from Shepherd foods Australia provide high quality soy products with a difference. They use locally grown organic beans, make everything from scratch, and are a wealth of information on the misconceptions of soy products.2023-10-2432 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLY on BayFM - May Ly & Rob BaldwinInto the BayFM studios this morning i welcome Santos Organics Area Manager - Rob Baldwin along with Concious Grounds Executive Director - May Ly to talk all things local, ethical, sustainable and delicious.
May shares a special story about returning to her Vietnamese culture and healing herself through traditional foods. Yum.2023-10-2321 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLY on BayFM - Byron Film Festival: "Mother Earth Educators"Nadia Pietramale de Souza (R) & Endre Kvia (L) join me for a chat about Mother Earth Educators, one of three short films screening on 22nd October as part of the "Seeds of Inspiration" sessions.
The short film is set in Mullumbimby’s Community Garden where you’ll witness a group of children reconnecting with nature, forging bonds, understanding their roles in the larger ecosystem, and experiencing the magic of hands-on learning.
A testament to the transformative power of returning to our root’s, a journey that shines a spotlight on the resilience of the human spirit and the undying bond we sha...2023-10-1131 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOMana's Speech - ScooteringMana wrote a speech for school about his favourite thing in the world ... scootering.
In the speech, recorded in the deep South of Aotearoa NZ for BayFM in Byron Bay, Mana will try to convince you to try scootering. With such a great list of reasons why, it's hard not to want to give it a go!
Have a listen and decide for yourself.
Check out Mana's Insta page @mana_scoots
Royalty Free Music thanks to Purple Planet Music!2023-10-1102 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLY on BayFM - Karma BarnesRelative Terrains Exhibition - Karma Barnes & Robert Franken - Grafton Gallery - 16 Sept til 12 Nov 2023.
Relative Terrains traverses the geological environments and volcanic landscapes of Bundjalung Country- the Northern Rivers, exploring how the forces of elements, time, and life experiences shape and change us. Through a palimpsest of the Earth's endless cycles of life and death, creation and destruction, the work examines how our internal and external experiences transform us.
Karma shares how her work is inspired by her deep fascination with the endless cycles of life and death, creation and destruction and how we are shaped and changed by...2023-10-0515 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLY on BayFM - Pepe Fassos & Grace Ferrier 19.09.23Pepe Fassos from 560 farms and Grace Ferrier from Santos organics share their love of organics during Organic Awareness Month this September.2023-09-1936 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOYoung Legends - Part 3Sisxteen months after the devastating 2022 floods in the Northern Rivers of NSW we returned to the newly repaired and renovated Main Arm school. We wanted to see what had changed, how the community had coped and what advice the young legends had, having survived such a disaster. Their incredible resilience shines through in these interviews and we found some answers we weren't expecting!
This project was made possible with the support of the CBF Community Broadcast Foundation and funding from the Department of Communities & Justice as part of the Regional Youth Training Program.
Producer: Lealah Shostak, Editing and Production: Rasela...2023-08-0215 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOYoung Legends - Part 2Interviews with Upper Main Arm School students immediately after the 2022 floods that devastated the Northern Rivers region. Hear their personal accounts of the events in their community and the devastation they witnessed.
This project was made possible with the support of the CBF (Community Broadcast Foundation) and funding from the Department of Communities & Justice as part of the Regional Youth Training Program atthe BYS (Byron Youth Service).
Exec Producer: Lealah Shostak, Editing and Production: Rasela Torise, Editing and Production Assistant: Monet Shortland.
Music by Janet and Purple Planet Music.
Image by Lealah Shostak.2023-08-0211 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOYoung Legends - Part 1 (Full FX edit)Interviews with Upper Main Arm School students immediately after the 2022 floods that devastated the Northern Rivers region. Hear their personal accounts of the events in their community and the devastation they witnessed.
This project was made possible with the support of the CBF Community Broadcast Foundation and funding from the Department of Communities & Justice as part of the Regional Youth Training Program.
Producer: Lealah Shostak, Editing and Production: Rasela Torise, Editing and Production Assistant: Monet Shortland.
Music by Janet and Purple Planet Music.
Image by Lealah Shostak.2023-08-0216 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOSANTOS ORGANICS - Jolene Ryan & Paula WilliamsInterview with Santos CEO Jolene Ryan, and CEO assistant and Grow the Growers Project manager Paula Williams, on Belly - BayFM Byron 27/06/232023-07-0524 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOPIMP MY SALAD - Olga Plotnikova and Alex KomarovInterview with Olga Plotnikova and Alex Komarov from Pimp My Salad on Belly - BayFM Byron 27/06/23.2023-07-0523 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOKim Stoddart - Part 1Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com.
Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.2023-04-2507 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOKim Stoddart - Part 2Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com.
Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.2023-04-2507 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOKim Stoddart - Part 3Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com.
Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.2023-04-2507 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOKim Stoddart - Part 4Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com.
Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.2023-04-2505 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOKim Stoddart - Part 5Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com.
Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.2023-04-2506 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOFARMERS MARKET - ONE HOUR SPECIALThis audio was a finalist in the 2023 CBAA National Awards category for "Excellence in Innovative Progamming and Content"
This one hour wander through the farmers markets of the Shire recording our communities love for these iconic gathering spots that feed our souls and bring us closer to one another in every positive way possible.
Happy 20th Birthday Byron Farmers Market. This one is for you!
This project was made possible with assistance from the Community Broadcast Foundation cbf.org, BayFM Byron and the participants of Sista Radio.
Royalty Free Music thanks to Purple Planet Music!2022-12-0600 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOTHE SMALL KITCHEN COOKBOOK - Ashleigh ButlerAshleigh has spent a decade living and travelling in campervans across Australia and the US with her partner, Jared. Although she left behind the ideals and conveniences of suburban life, Ash wasn’t prepared to abandon wholesome and conscious cooking, even in their unconventional kitchens.
In her first collection of more than 65 recipes for campervans, caravans and tiny homes, Ash shows it’s simple to cook delicious, seasonal and nourishing food when all you’ve got is a two-burner stove, a small fridge and an incredible, everchanging view.
She joins us on Belly for some small talk. Yum.2022-10-0820 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOREDBANK PLAINS STATE HIGHSCHOOL PODCAST - CULTUREThis is the podcast from an 8 week CBF grant funded project to teach the students of class 8b at Redbank Plains State Highschool in Brisbane how to create their own podcast. Each week BayFMer's Rasela Torise and Lealah Shostak beamed online from the studios of BayFM in Byron into the classroom of 8b with the assistance of teacher Ines Louisa. The end result is this 24 minute class podcast titled - Culture. Big thanks to the entire class of 8b for providing us with the opportunity to share knowledge and technical skills, and for pushing beyond your comfort zones to create...2022-07-1223 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLIQUIDELIC on BAYFM ByronLiquidelic is a live performance art project spawned from the collaboration of three highly-skilled artists from different disciplines: Music, Visual Art and Dance. Liquidelic showcases the vibrant spark that occurs when these three complimentary mediums collide. A visually stunning analogue liquid light projection show cascades over choreographed dance pieces, with a soundtrack of hybrid live/produced original music. The result is a finely rehearsed multi-media performance in which three elements become a single piece.2022-04-2726 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOYouth in Action - School Strike 4 Climate March 2022School Strike 4 Climate is an International movement of school students who skip Friday classes to participate in demonstrations to demand action from political leaders to prevent climate change, and for the fossil fuel industry to transition to renewable energy.
Hear live recordings from youth attending the Byron march as well as interviews with Byron highschool event coordinators and fledging new radio recruits! This project was made possible with the assistance of the Community Broadcast Foundation CBF.org.2022-03-2915 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOSCHOOL STRIKE FOR CLIMATE 2021School Strike for climate Action March 2021 recordings from the streets of Byron.2021-09-1133 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIORAINBOW YOUTH DIVERSITY WALKMia Lelani from Rainbow Youth at Diversity Walk Tweed Heads.2021-09-0705 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIORAINBOW YOUTH RILEYMia Lelani introduces Rainbow youth segment and interviews Riley.2021-09-0704 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOJOYALITY EDIT CBFYouth in Action in conversation with Joyality Youth Climate Leadership Resilience Program 20202021-09-0731 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOWALKABOUT 4 - Weyabul Country (Baryulgil)In this 45 minute podcast we head to Weyabul country, Baryulgil, a small Koori (Goori) community located in Bundjalung Country, about 75 km north west of Grafton, in far northern New South Wales to meet the fresh water people who, at the time of our visit, had grave concerns for their rapidly disappearing river.
Due to bushfires there weren't enough young people to make a music track and video so we yarned with the strong women left in this resilient tiny community and together created a short film Garrama (Respect).
Water and the loss of their river were at the heart of...2021-02-2145 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOWALKABOUT 3 Part 2 - Yaegl Elders (Yamba & Maclean)This 60 minute podcast is dedicated to Elders in all Communities who pass down knowledge and experience so that we may grow to be better humans.
Lenore Parker, Elizabeth Smith and Ron Herron are three respected Yaegl knowledge holders who's contributions helped create the lyrics of the song "Calling into the Deep" by the 380 crew at Maclean Highschool.
I 'took time to make time' to hear their stories and share their precious words.
Desert Pea Media - https://www.desertpeamedia.com/about
Music by Josh Nicolas DPM Producer
Photography by Renae Saxby
This project was made possible with the assistance of...2021-02-2100 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOWALKABOUT 3 - Yaegl Country (Yamba & Maclean)In this 60 minute edition we head to Yaegl country and arrive in Maclean, a town in the Clarence Valley situated on the river in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.
The intention of the podcast is to tell the story behind the lyrics of the song "Calling into the Deep" by the 380 Crew from Maclean Highschool and Desert Pea Media. It offers a deeper understanding and respect for Australian Hip Hop as an outlet for sharing First Nations Culture.
Desert Pea Media - https://www.desertpeamedia.com/about
Music by Josh Nicolas - DPM Producer
Photography - Renae...2021-02-2000 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOYaegl EldersYaegl Elder Lenore Parker played an important and inspiring role in the creation of the hip hop track "Calling into the Deep". This song was a collaboration between Maclean High School, the Yaegl Community and DPM.
Lenore and her sister Elizabeth speak about the project that each year sees their young people rise to the challenge of creating a song that represents their culture and community.
Photograph - Renae Saxby https://www.renaesaxby.com.au/
Desert Pea Media - https://www.desertpeamedia.com/about
This project was made possible with the assistance of the Community Broadcast Foundation.2021-01-1812 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOWALKABOUT 2 - Githabul Country (Muli Muli & Woodenbong)In this 60 minute podcast we head to Githabul country and arrive in Woodenbong a rural village in the Kyogle Shire of northern New South Wales just 6km’s from the Indigneous Community of Muli Muli where the majority of people involved in this project live.
Their song is titled Githabul Next Generation - Home
The podcast highlights the participants during the week long project and aims to offer those involved a platform on which to express themselves verbally, via the medium of community radio.
Music Josh Nicolas DPM Producer2020-01-1800 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOALYSHA BRILLA @ Island Vibe 2019Out back of the main stage lies a caravan of fruity sorts - The Pineapple Lounge plays host to Alysha Brilla as she joins us for a quick chat in the lead up to her first gig of the Australian tour!2019-11-1412 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOCABBO KIDS @ OVPOne Vision Productions invited the kids from Cabbage Tree Island to the launch of their music track and video during an OVP open night in Byron Bay.
As played on Collaborations BayFM 99.9.
This episode was made with the assistance of the Community Broadcast Foundation - find out more at www.cbf.org.au2019-06-2502 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOWALKABOUT 1 - 380 Crew & Desert Pea Media - River to the SeaSo ... are you ready... to go WALKABOUT?
This is the first in a series of podcasts recorded in remote communities and high schools across Australia during the making of a hip hop track and accompanying music video by a group of first nations youth. For the first time we have the opportunity to share the people and the stories that build the lyrical content behind the track.
By listening you are taking responsibility for and working towards building an inclusive Australian culture we can all be proud of.
Desert Pea Media - https://www.instagram.com/desertpeamedia/
Music - Josh...2019-04-111h 05
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOKAIA - Desert Pea MediaPodcast sampler - interview with lead singer Kaia from Maclean high school on the last day of a week long DPM youth hip hop project.
For Collaborations Show - Monday's 1-2pm
COMMUNITY HIP HOP -BayFM 99.9 bayfm.org
CBF.org.au2019-01-1305 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOElectro Girl - Bootsy editIn depth discussion with Electro Girl Lainie Chait on living a symbiotic existence with epilepsy after half a lifetime in denial and searching for a 'cure'. Inspiring, daring, crazy and determined are but a few words that fittingly describe this lady's journey. Listen and learn.2017-07-2932 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIODi Hart - Stop Adani Coal Mine - BELLYLive from the Mullumbimby Farmers Market - Di Hart gathers petition signatures for STOP ADANI COAL MINE ... and shares a vocal moment with us.2017-05-3002 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOSEVGEN @ DEADLY EXPRESSOSevGen is short for Seven Generations which is an Indigenous way of thinking that says we must consider that our actions and deliberations of today, will affect our people seven generations into the future, whilst drawing on the wisdom of seven generations past.2017-05-1724 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOPascale - Duct Tape SurfingParaplegic Pascale Honore escaped from Byron hospital to bask in the ambience of the farmers markets and share a word or two about her extraordinary passion for life.2017-04-0103 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOWonder WomenA demo put together as part of a grant application in which I intend to interview a diverse cross section of women that are inspiring subjects and/or show a degree of ‘success’ in their lives. Whether it’s overcoming addiction, disability, sexism, racism, learning difficulties and other such obstacles. One woman per week will be interviewed, and offered the skills to record, produce, edit and podcast their own segment.2017-04-0106 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBELLINGEN FESTIVAL 2016A taste of life on the bustling streets of Bellingen during the 2016 annual Winter music festival as part of a live broadcast between 2 triple B Bellingen and BayFM 99.9 Byron Bay2017-03-0710 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOMAGIC MIXES @ ISLAND ELEMENTS FESTIVAL 2016 - PART 2Island Elements Festival 2016 - Magic potions mixed with magic. The alchemy of elixirs offer a natural alternative to mood altering mainstream substances.2016-11-1714 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOMAGIC MIXES @ ISLAND ELEMENTS FESTIVAL 2016 - PART 1Island Elements Festival 2016 - Magic potions mixed with magic. The alchemy of elixirs offer a natural alternative to mood altering mainstream substances.2016-11-1711 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOTISH FACOS @ ISLAND ELEMENTS 2016Island Elements Festival 2016 - Tish Facos ... what the?! Tune in to find out more about this tasty stall taking festival food to a whole new level.2016-11-1706 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOZENNITH @ ISLAND ELEMENTS 2016Island Elements Festival 2016 - Zennith spread their infectious energy for the dancefloor and their humble words for the mic.2016-11-1705 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOAUNTY IVY @ ISLAND ELEMENTS 2016Island Elements Festival 2016 - Aunty Ivy shares cultural stories and NYE plans on the magical island of Minjerribah2016-11-1716 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOHEILANI POLYNESIAN SCHOOL OF ARTS @ ISLAND ELEMENTS 2016island Elements Festival 2016 - Heilani Polynesian School of Arts grace Minjerribah with true island culture in the form of traditional dance performance and workshops.2016-11-1704 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBOOMERANG FESTIVAL 2016 - Part 2Feedback from Boomerang festival goers about the importance of a cultural aspect to this years Bluesfest2016-04-0911 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOBOOMERANG FESTIVAL 2016 - Part 1Feedback from the participants in the weaving workshops at this years Boomerang Festival2016-04-0910 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 103Colourful characters in abundance mingle with music and fusions of flavours2016-04-0604 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 102A smorgasbord of market loving shoppers stop to offer wise words and thankful thoughts between bites of brekkie and slurps of beves.2016-03-2306 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 101Another glorious morning meandering amongst fine food and fine folk at the Byron Farmers Market2016-03-1606 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 100I had the honour and privilege of capturing some of the magic Beautiful All has been spreading around this succulent Shire for decades. What a character to spend the 100th week with alongside Christine Olive sharing sweet musical vibes and vivaciousness.2016-03-0807 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 99To seed or not to seed ... this is the topic of conversation on the grapevine this morning along with a solo debut radio performance by a four year old2016-03-0205 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 98If you're in the market for marvellousness then you'll find it at the farmers markets ... Manie Ackah bids farewell to it all, Mark Ridout sings it's praises and Damian Campbell spills the spiritual beans on the new Point Break movie2016-02-2407 minCHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 97Community radio presenter Sharon Tal finds her way naturally to the mic and we join in some colourful birthday celebrations in the sun2016-02-1706 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 96Glowingly gorgeous people mingle and move towards my mic filling it with stories of oceanic ordeals, creative conquests and good old fashioned conversation.2016-01-2408 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 95Paid parking issues are brought to light along with some holiday words from Bayfm's Bazinga presenter Ramae Austin who also likes to play pranks on people to make youtube clips2016-01-2406 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 93Byron Farmers Market ... where morning conversation flows like extra golden honey into a spicy chai latte2016-01-1208 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 92I'm continually astounded at the conversations I end up having on an otherwise above average day in paradise. Merry everything!2015-12-2306 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 91Bangalow and Byron Farmers Market lovers and shoppers provide a colourful spread of words and thoughts this week as we shop in natures truest super market2015-12-1607 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOClara Durbidge @ Island Vibe 2015A brief encounter on the steps of a pirate ship lead to the discovery of gold shaped into words by Clara Durbidge and shared from the heart of spontaneity at Island Vibe Festival 20152015-12-1503 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 90A word or two about the paid parking about to descend upon Byron town and free mantra yoga classes to make you feel happy about it! Live from the Byron Farmers Market every Thursday morning2015-12-0907 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 89From Bangalow to Billinudgel ... the voices of the community speak up and let us know what's happening in the land of love this week live from the Byron Farmers Market2015-12-0108 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 88R.E.A.C.H. aims to empower Australia’s indigenous individuals and communities to achieve their goals and ambitions into reality; providing pathways to achieve these dreams and with the goal of all becoming successful, sovereign beings.2015-11-2608 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 87Another stunning morning at the markets ... Marine life protection discussed and Peter Hunt from the band Kooii swings by to let us know of future plans2015-11-1807 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 86A piano busker and vocal workshop teacher ... sharing words straight from their musical hearts in our market place hoping to find a place in yours2015-11-1107 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 85Informative, educational, inspirational and sensational voices from the community as they shop outdoors under a sunshiney sky2015-10-2706 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 84A mash up of community voices; young, old, locals and visitors ... a handful of colourful people that help to make up part of our diverse and ever changing community landscape2015-10-2008 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 83There's always a plethora of colour and conversation at a farmers market and this week we hear about the Freedom Summit, Bangalow Scouts and the Rural Fire Brigade2015-10-1307 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 82Pink is the theme for the markets this week and the reason is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October there will be many events to remind you including a pink lighthouse!. This week I spoke to a few people who's lives have been most affected.2015-10-0708 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOLive in the Shire - Week 81Bright and breezy markets packed with happy people holidaying in our beautiful part of the world. Lucky are we that call this home.2015-09-3007 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOGavin Hughes on BELLYThe delightfully refreshing Gavin Hughes serves up such a healthy does of honesty on every topic i present. It's always a pleasure to hear tantalisingly truthful tales from this humorous and humble head chef at the Byron at Byron2015-09-2919 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOPaul Crebar on BELLYPaul Crebar from BYRON HINTERLAND SEED SAVERS sneaks in to share seed saving information and knowledge and to invite you to a very special day of sharing an Saturday 3 Oct @ Sunnyview Farm 151 Friday Hut Road. 2pm onwards.2015-09-2913 min
CHOPSUEY ROAMING RADIOKate McGhie on BELLYKate McGhie is one of Australia's best known food authorities and commentators. She has written for the Sun Herald for 30 years and is an International food presenter and judge. Here she talks about her new book Apple Blossum Pie - Memories Of An Australian Country Kitchen2015-09-2924 min