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Episode 59 features Guy Blackman.Alongside Ben O’Connor, Guy has been one half of Chapter Music. Originally creating the label in Perth in the early '90s, they would go on to be behind countless Australian releases over a 30 year period, putting out music for the likes of The Cannanes, The Goon Sax, Twerps, Dick Diver, Laura Jean, Sweet Whirl, and The Stevens. Today, Ben and Guy have taken a step back from putting out rew releases, mainly focusing on compilation albums and reissues. On this episode, Guy speaks about the beginnings of Chapter Music, his current day to day, navigating relationships with bands and artists, the state of Australian music, and more.Hope y’all enjoy.Be sure to check Chapter's bandcamp and all their releases!: https://chaptermusic.bandcamp.com/ 

Episode 58 features Rick Milovanović from Twerps, Boomgates and J. McFarlane’s Reality Guest. Rick is also Creative Director of TRiC, a Melbourne based design studio formed in 2020.In this chat we speak about his early upbringing in multicultural Melbourne, finding soccer in his youth, the creative spaces he’s moved through, and how Twerps, TRiC and his other endeavours came to life.Much love! 

Episode 57 features singer and songwriter Veeka Nazarova. Veeka is part of Melbourne based band Kosmetika, definitely check out their 2024 record!On this episode, Veeka chats about growing up in Russia, her move to New Zealand and then to Melbourne, her songwriting process, the supernatural, Kosmetika’s song making process, the importance of visuals, and more.Check Kosmetika's 2024 album here : https://kosme-tika.bandcamp.com/album/luxury Kosmetika's 'Pictures Are Gone' music video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT0146_CcoA&list=RDnT0146_CcoA&start_radio=1 Going to continue to push the pod this year, not sure how many will come but they'll still be coming, thanks to anyone still tuning in and supporting. :) 

Episode 56 features Chris Middlebrook.Chris has been filming and documenting skate parts and videos for 3 decades now, starting out in Frankston shooting for Blank Clothing, to working with Nike SB and Alien Workshop. Chris would also find himself coaching the Australian Olympic skateboarding team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, and film various music videos. Chris has a new book launching called PAUSE, which showcases all that he has documented over the last 30 years, the book launches at Hillvale Gallery November 28th. In this chat Chris speaks on the creation of PAUSE, going through years of archival videos and stills, how he found his way into filming skate parts, leaving his day job, and more. Check Chris's new book PAUSE here: https://chrismiddlebrook.com.au/ 

Episode 55 features Alex Macfarlane. Alex has played in and been a part of countless bands over the years, including Faceless Burial, The Twerps, The Green Child, The Stevens, and more. He also runs his own independent label, Hobbies Galore, embracing DIY mentality to the core, releasing various of his own solo albums and tapes, as well as records from bands such as The Green Child and Possible Humans.In this episode, Alex speaks about his journey through countless bands, touring, his parents being a major influence early in life, mindfulness in consumption, DIY mentality, and more.Hope y'all enjoy! Hobbies Galore Bandcamp: https://hobbiesgalore.bandcamp.com/ Hobbies Galore IG: https://www.instagram.com/hobbies.galore/?hl=en 

Episode 54 features Tom Ridgewell, TB Ridge As The Director, member of Constant Mongrel, Calamari Girls and Woollen Kits. Tom has been recording and playing shows again under his solo guise TB Ridge As The Director. He speaks on these shows and new recordings, how becoming a dad has changed his outlook on life, urgency in music, how Constant Mongrel came about, and more. Much love to Tom.Tom's TB Ridge As The Director EP: https://tbridgeasthedirector.bandcamp.com/album/rock-n-roll-heart Constant Mongrel Living In Excellence: https://constantmongrel.bandcamp.com/album/living-in-excellence

Episode 53 features vocalist and drummer Nadine Muller.Nadine is a member in bands The Prize and Loose Lips, alongside her output as a drummer and vocalists, she also runs her own makeup and hair styling business, working with the likes of Ringo Starr, Nick Cave, and others. Nadine chats about the different musicians and artists she’s been able to meet through her personal work, The Prize's process recording this upcoming album, touring, working through fear, not over thinking as a creative and more.You can check The Prize's new album 'In The Red' which releases under Anti Fade Records September 19th here: https://theprizemelbourne.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-red Loose Lips new album: https://staylooselips2.bandcamp.com/album/last-laugh 

Episode 52 features bass player Julian Teakle, one half of Tasmania's duo The Native Cats and co owner of independent record label Rough Skies Records.Julian has played in various bands over the years, such as The Native Cats, The Bad Luck Charms, and The Frustrations, has helped Hobart and Tasmanian bands form and flourish, archived the city’s underground music scenes, put on countless shows, and been a key pillar in sharing and shaping Hobart’s punk and post punk scene. In this chat Julian speaks about Hobarts underground music scenes, his DIY mentality, playing alongside Chloe in The Native Cats and more. Rough Skies Records: https://roughskiesrecords.bandcamp.com/ The Native Cats: https://www.instagram.com/thenativecats/Julian: https://www.instagram.com/jdteakle/ 

Episode 51 features tattoo artist and Arakan martial arts instructor Dan Octoriver.Dan was born in Indonesia before moving to the Gold Coast and now resides in Melbourne. He currently tattoos at New Age in Carlton and Good Luck Tattoo in the CBD.In this episode, Dan opens up about discovering his love for Arakan martial arts, becoming an Arakan instructor, moving to Australia from Indonesia, finding discipline through MMA, getting into tattooing in his teenage years and more.You can find Dan over at : https://www.instagram.com/octoriverdaniel/ Much love. 

Episode 50 features singer songwriter Dylan Young (Way Dynamic).Dylan grew up in Ballarat before moving to Melbourne nearly a decade ago. Since then, he has gone on to release albums under Way Dynamic, releasing 'So Familiar' (2022) and 'Duck' (2024). His third album, titled 'Massive Shoe', is set to release this August. Dylan has also gone on to tour with the likes of Mj Lenderman and Waxahatchee. In this chat, Dylan talks about his upcoming album, his writing process, moving from Ballarat to Melbourne, and more.Much love! You can check out Dylan's upcoming album releasing August 22nd here: https://waydynamic.bandcamp.com/album/massive-shoe 

Episode 49 features painter and artist Mark Bo Chu. Mark has stepped into many spaces and worlds over the years, from writing and painting to science and now fatherhood. His work has been exhibited both locally and overseas, Mark is continuing to push his art with the same intensity today. Mark’s latest shows and works depict Melbourne in a raw and real light, painting iconic street corners, restaurants, cafés and everyday scenes.In this chat, Mark speaks about his recent paintings, philosophies, fatherhood, current routines, pushing through mental blocks, and more.You can find Mark over at: https://www.instagram.com/markbochu/Much love.

Episode 48 features Melbourne based street photographer Scott.Scott has been documenting the streets of Melbourne for the last five or so years. Shooting predominantly people from all walks of life on their daily commutes. You’ll find him most days walking the CBD and surrounding areas camera in hand. Scott speaks on his process capturing everyday people, living with a disability, what he looks for when shooting, how time plays a role when viewing his photos, how he got into street photography, and more.Hope y’all enjoy!You can find Scott at https://www.instagram.com/battlecatx/?hl=en 

Episode 47 features former Melbourne and current Collingwood premiership player Jeremy Howe.Jeremy grew up in Tasmania before being drafted by Melbourne as a mature ager in his early 20s. Navigating life in a bigger city and the pressures that come with being an AFL player, Howe eventually found his place, going on to win a premiership in 2023 along with various other accolades over his long and still current playing career. In this episode, Howe opens up about handling grief, navigating the footy world, identity, family, and more.Hope y'all enjoy!

Episode 46 features New Zealand born, Melbourne based filmmaker James Gorter.I had the chance to chat with James about three years ago. We talked about his upbringing and what drew him to filmmaking, if you want to check that conversation out, go to episode 13.Since our last chat, James has continued working with Civic, collaborated with Grace Cummings on two music videos, worked with Amyl and the Sniffers, and started writing his own southern gothic fiction novel.In this episode, we discuss all of the above, as well as how he continues to seek ways to improve his art, creativity, and mental health.You can find James over at : https://www.instagram.com/james_gorter_film/?hl=enIf you wanted to donate to James and Civic's film project: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000NObZBMA1/civic-tv

Episode 45 features Melbourne-based visual artist Mimi Libro. Mimi has worked across various mediums, including sculpture, painting, screen printing, and more.Her work draws from a distinctive blend of childhood cartoons, cult horror films and novels, the natural world, and paranormal phenomena.Mimi chats about finding her style, her upcoming show at ‘At The Above', her creative process, finding balance, knowing when to let go, and more.You can find Mimi over at: https://www.instagram.com/grim_mim_/Much love :) 

Episode 44 features lyricist and musician Marcus Rechsteiner.Marcus has played in multiple bands over the years—most notably as being frontman in The UV Race. More recently, Marcus has joined Daniel Twomey in Hot Tubs Time Machine. In this episode, Marcus chats about his current work as a disability support worker, what music has given him over the years, UV Race, using humour in his songwriting, playing live, and more.Marcus had some beautiful things to say towards the end of this chat! Hope y’all enjoy!You can find Hot Tubs Time Machine over at: https://www.instagram.com/hot_tubs_time_machine/UV Race: https://theuvrace.bandcamp.com/album/made-in-china

Episode 43 features tattoo artist Philipp Ohme.Growing up in Germany and being influenced by various subcultures, Philipp found his way to tattooing in his teen years, apprenticing and developing his style before moving to Melbourne. Philipp now works out of New Age Tattoo in Carlton.In this episode, Philipp speaks on his upbringing in Germany, his journey as a tattooist, his apprenticeship experience, yoga and more.You can find him over at : https://www.instagram.com/philippohme/ 

Episode 42 features musician and furniture maker Raven Mahon.Born and raised in the U.S, Raven spent her early years on the West Coast, immersed in graffiti and other art forms before joining post-punk band 'Grass Widow'. She would later move to Melbourne, becoming part of 'The Green Child' alongside Shaun Gionis, Mikey Young, and Alex Macfarlane. Raven shares stories about her early days in San Francisco, discovering graffiti, leaving the U.S, The Green Child, her writing process, and more.Much love to Raven—enjoy! :)

Episode 41 features musician, surfer, and painter Creed McTaggart.Creed went pro in his early teens, landing sponsorships with Globe and Billabong. These days, you’ll find him painting in his shed in Yamba, writing music, playing in punk band 'WASH', making albums under 'Cheap Gloomer', and putting together surf films.In this episode, Creed speaks on his teen years as a pro surfer, his current painting process, solitude, navigating the digital age, letting go of outcomes, finding peace, and more.Much love to Creed for making this come about whilst being in Melb, hope y’all enjoy!

Episode 40 features singer, songwriter, and guitarist Zak Olsen. Zak is a member of multiple bands, including ORB, Hierophants, and The Frowning Clouds, and is also making tapes under the guise of Traffik Island. In this episode, Zak shares his love for hip hop, touring, his recording process, how a move to Gippsland shifted his perspective, solo work, and more.Thanks to Zak for being able to record this one before one of his shows, which happened to be in the Docklands of all places. Much love, hoping to have more episodes out in 2025.Check Zak's latest Traffik Island album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1oVuRNcSndNboKfCeamsW7?si=I3lk9ON5Q3yAHLAKE99-gw

Episode 39 features singer, songwriter, and actor Howard Eynon.Howard has left his mark across multiple art forms and ways of living. Having grown up in the UK before moving to Tasmania, to then pursue acting and songwriting in Melbourne. Over the years, Howard would tour with Hunter S. Thompson, release his 1974 acid-folk album 'So What If I’m Standing In Apricot Jam', and have a role in George Miller’s 1979 film 'Mad Max'.In this episode, Howard speaks on his journey through life, finding peace in the moment, turning off mainstream media, his gratitude for life, the technological age, touring with Hunter S. Thompson, and more.Much love to Howard, and thanks to Jamie and Zak for allowing this one to come about. Check out Howard's 1974 album 'So What If Im Standing In Apricot Jam' here: https://open.spotify.com/album/53CCzUinpGuCZQhG4UZ9VB?si=J6urMBd2Sgy0o-pVRAwDnA

Episode 38 features singer songwriter Jarrod Quarrell.Jarrod has been making music since his teens, playing in various punk bands through his youth and 20s before releasing albums Ex Tropical (2011) and You Yang (2016) under the guise Lost Animal alongside Shags Chamberlain. On this episode Jarrod speaks on getting clean, nature, recording new music, his writing process, keeping a clean mind, meditation, moving away from the city and more. Much love to Jarrod for letting me come into his place in the Ranges to record this one over some peppermint teas. Give the album Ex Tropical a listen if you haven't already: https://open.spotify.com/album/6oCAeAAZ8zvEelXEBg7nZD?si=KANZa8oxTZuWYMSmXS3mzA

Episode 37 features Melbourne based painter and sculptor Melissa Grisancich.Melissa is the owner and curator of Springtime, an annual art show that highlights artists at various stages of their careers. The exhibition showcases works across diverse mediums, including painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture. Currently, Springtime 6 is showing at Backwoods Gallery in Collingwood, so go check it out! On this episode, Melissa speaks on patience, her daily practices, the process of curating Springtime, mental health, her early life, and more.Much love to Melissa for sharing her journey. Check Melissa out here: https://www.instagram.com/melgrisa/Springtime show currently showing at Backwoods Gallery Collingwood: https://www.instagram.com/springtime_artshow/

Episode 36 features Jackson Reid Briggs.In this episode, i sit down with Brisbane-born frontman Jackson Reid Briggs. From his early days in Brisbane being influenced by bands such as The Saints, Jackson's music journey led him to Melbourne, where he formed several bands, including the more recently formed Split System and Jackson Reid Briggs and The Heaters.On this episode Jackson speaks on how Split System came about, growing up in Brisbane, the challenges of balancing fatherhood with band tours and work, and more. Much love to Jackson for coming on. 

Episode 35 features Jaydon Martin, a Brisbane-born filmmaker currently residing in Melbourne.Jaydon's debut feature film Flathead has just recently been screened throughout MIFF. The docufiction film follows Cass Cumerford a man in his later years , who finds his way back to the region of Bundaberg, the place he grew up in. The film follows Cass and the thoughts that spring from being a man in his later years, working through grief and mortality. The film showcases the vunerability of what it is to be human and where the people of Bundaberg go in order to find comradery, community and peace. On this episode, Jaydon speaks on the making of Flathead, his time living in Wales, grief, spirituality, religion, rural Australia, community, and more. Much love to Jaydon!Apologies for my mic playing up in little bits of this episode, new mic on the way!Check the trailer for Flathead here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyTmJ9FxeZM Find Jaydon over at : https://www.instagram.com/jaydon__martin/ & https://www.instagram.com/factotum_pictures/ 

Episode 34 features Dev, a Melbourne-born musician and animator. Dev makes music under the name Death of Labour, releasing his debut album this year, 'Wurundjeri Spur Is Burning'.I was first introduced to Dev through Wilhelm Philipp, a Melbourne-based photographer. Wilhelm published a story on Dev, 'A near miss with the abyss,' which gave Dev the first real chance to talk in detail about a skating accident that occured in 2021. Dev was out one night with some friends skating when his head hit the pavement. Dev’s fall resulted in him fracturing his skull, with the scans revealing he had a brain bleed on the right-hand side of his head and residual damage to the front of his brain as well as subdural bleeding. Dev was in a coma for 13 days and went through an extensive rehab process over a 3-year period. In this episode, Dev speaks on his early childhood, mortality, rehab, recovery, mental health, musical influences, and more. Much love to Dev for sharing his journey. Check Dev's music out here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2inSd385PsjX2TwRI3Y2Tz?si=z3TN00xgQuuSte7bgq9qRQWilhelm's photography and written piece:https://www.wilhelmphilipp.com/a-near-miss-with-the-abyss#2 

Episode 33 features David Mirra. Mirra's story is pretty unique and special, having spent 8 years at Box Hills VFL program becoming the club's longest-serving captain, playing 150 games, attaining two premierships, and winning himself a couple best and fairest. Just as Mirra was ready to hang up the boots and make his way to local football, he got the call from Hawthorn and had his AFL dream come true at the age of 27. Mirra's story is one of persistence and the motto of just showing up. Mirra speaks on growing up in Rowville, his mentality throughout his footballing journey, persistence, family, early life, day-to-day expectations as an AFL footballer, and more.Much love to Miz for sharing his story. 

Episode 32 features Melbourne-based musician and visual artist Paris Richens. Paris is a member in the bands Parsnip and Hierophants and also goes by the solo guise of PP Rebel. Parsnip's album 'Behold' releases this week via Anti Fade Records. On this episode, Paris speaks on Kriya yoga, chanting/meditation, touring, her writing process, current practices, daily living, Parsnip, ego, collaboration, and more. Find Parsnip's new release here: https://parsniphq.bandcamp.com/album/behold Find Parsnip's Turn to Love music video which we chatted about in this ep here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy4wafbPObA

Episode 31 features Buddhist practitioner and teacher Damian Auton. Damian has been a practitioner and teacher for over a decade, teaching at Kadampa's meditation centre in the Dandenong Ranges and also teaching weekly classes in Hampton. Damian lived a life of travelling, teaching, rock climbing, and cycling before turning to Buddhism. Damian speaks on his journey, Buddhist teachings, meditation, current practices, how to limit distractions, the modern world, and more. You can find Damian over at https://www.meditateinmelbourne.org/pages/hampton 

Episode 30 features Peter Milne, a Melbourne-born photographer and visual artist. Milne's early photography documented Melbourne's punk scene through the 70's and 80's. Milne would also later document Melbourne's early comedy scene, capturing the likes of Bill Hicks and more who would float through and tour Australia. Milnes current work tends to engage more montage and collage influences, which often circulate as sort of photo narratives and dream-like sequences. Milne speaks on why he was always drawn to capture performers, comedians, and musicians, meeting and photographing Bill Hicks, what photography and art have given him, his life path, living simply, and more. Check Peter's work here https://m33.net.au/artists/peter-milne/ and https://maph.org.au/artists/221/Much love to Peter for sharing his wisdom. 

Episode 29 features Mikey Young, guitarist and member of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, The Green Child, Ooga Boogas, and Total Control. It's a bit different to do a write-up here on Mikey, as he's sort of become this underground music mystic who's had his hands in countless well-respected albums and recordings and, as of more recent years, has had international artists, labels, and bands reach out to him to have their work mixed and mastered. In this chat, Mikey speaks about the early days of Eddy Current and Total Control, growing up in Frankston, working through fear, his love for film, living without a smart phone, staying independent as a band, labels, and more.Much love to Mikey for coming on and sharing his time and energy. 

Episode 28 features Emily Jans, a boxer, kickboxer, and drummer in Australian hardcore band Straightjacket Nation. Emily, who won the 2012 Australian Amateur Boxing title and now retired, is training and coaching others in her new clinic, 'Off the Wall', a boxing community space in Collingwood also run by Kristy Harris, a x4 time National Boxing Champ.In this episode, Emily speaks about finding the drums as a youth, her boxing and kickboxing journey, how Straightjacket Nation formed, why she felt the need to start 'Off the Wall' with Kristy, and more.Apologies in advance for small background noises in parts of this chat.

Episode 27 features Ben Clement, a photographer, director, filmmaker, and the founder of Good Sport magazine and AM:PM.RC. Ben's work is centred around sport and movement. Having worked with the likes of various brands and well-known athletes, as well as local runners and smaller sporting communities, Ben has intertwined his early love of different subcultures and music scenes and is now bringing forward new ways of capturing movement and sport, often through still shots, showing intensity and rawness elegantly.In this episode, Ben speaks about his early life in New Zealand, capturing local music scenes, transitions and different paths he undertook, mindfulness, Good Sport magazine, current daily practices, and more.You can find Ben over at: https://www.instagram.com/benclement_/ Good Sport Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/goodsport_magazine/Much love, enjoy. 

Episode 26 features Melbourne-based street photographer Chucky Edge.Chucky documents a lot of his travels around South-east Asia. Photographing  people and communities on the outskirts of society, often capturing the things he is most drawn to from hardcore shows, tattoos, and real-life happenings around Melbourne.Chucky speaks on his recent travels around India and Thailand, his recent show 'City of Joy', the importance of documenting all he can, eastern cultures, and more.You can find and contact Chucky over at : https://www.instagram.com/chuckyxedge/ 

Episode 25 features Steph Hughes, a Melbourne-based illustrator, musician, artist, and community art collaborator.Steph has been a part of various bands over the years, including Dick Diver and the Boomgates. Has made gig posters for the likes of Courtney Barnett and The Feelies, and continues to collaborate with people of all ages through community artworks and murals, via a range of different workshops and projects that promote connection through art making. Steph speaks on becoming a mum, her early love for sports, how she got into music, meeting Henry Rollins, her creative process, the importance of community and collaboration, and more.You can check Steph out here: https://www.instagram.com/_steph_hughes_/ 

Episode 24 features Sam Octigan, a painter, artist, and frontman in Melbourne hardcore band Iron Mind.On this episode, Sam speaks on Melbourne’s hardcore scene, straight-edge culture, how he stepped into the role as a frontman, early influences, solitude, social media, and more.You can find him over at : https://www.instagram.com/samoctigan/ I appreciate anyone who has been tapping into these chats, enjoy!

Episode 23 features Brendan Huntley, painter, sculptor, and frontman for Eddy Current Suppression Ring.Brendan’s roots run deep within Melbourne's music and art scenes. Growing up in a creative family and exploring graffiti in his youth, before turning to lyrics, painting and sculpture, Brendan has always used different mediums to express himself to the fullest, switching forms when it feels intuitively right to do so.On this episode, we chat about Brendan's early life, mentors, therapy, being a vehicle for ideas, ego, Eddy Current, touring, and more. You can find Brendan over at : https://www.instagram.com/brendanhuntley/

Episode 22 features Campbell Somerville, a professional boxer from Melbourne currently holding a 3-1 (2KO) professional record with 75 fights as an amateur (x3 time Australian amatuer champion) and who was fortunate enough to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games and World Championships.Campbell speaks on how he got into boxing, his teen years, the surgeries that delayed the start of his professional career, gratitude, mental challenges, and more.Find Campbell over at: https://www.instagram.com/campbellsomerville Enjoy!

Episode 21 features Mark Lording, a tattoo artist who is currently working out of Frankston Tattoo.Mark's work is heavily based on the environments and areas he grew up in, tattooing pieces that he is familiar with and that go back to his roots, such as Australian icons, animals, trees, train lines, beaches, and more.On this episode, Mark speaks on how being amongst various subcultures influenced his early life, hardcore shows, early mentors, how he found his love for tattooing, and more. This one was a longer episode and super laid-back. Much love to Mark for giving up his time. Enjoy! You can find Mark here: https://www.instagram.com/marklording/

Episode 20 features Anu Kumar.Anu is a photographer born in India and raised in Australia who has used photography as a medium to connect her two homes. In 2022, Anu released a book titled "Ghar", a series of photos that contemplate the complexities of "home" and all that comes with that. Most of the photos in the series capture the inherent familiarity of home, family, and connection. Anu spent most of her 20s going back and forth between Australia and India, curating this book, which would later be published through Perimeter Books. On this episode, Anu speaks on how she got into photography, how the book "Ghar" came about, influences, the cultural differences between India and Australia, social media, and more.Much love to Anu!You can find her over at : https://www.instagram.com/kumar_anu/Purchase her book here: https://www.perimeterbooks.com/products/special-edition-pre-order-anu-kumar-ghar

Episode 19 features Toby Zoates, a Melbourne-born artist, author, animator, and filmmaker now based in Sydney. Toby has created animations and films like "Darling It Hurtz" and "The Thief Of Sydney." He has written books about his experiences living within Sydney’s public housing  and spiritual adventures in India. Toby has also designed various early punk gig posters and flyers. Toby is a genuine free spirit and continues to create and push his art to this day. His artwork and films have been showcased at various shows and galleries worldwide, and his work is widely respected within the art, music, and activism scenes.We delve into Toby's early days in Melbourne, spirituality, nursing background, early influences, encounters with LSD therapy, DIY mentality, and more.Much love to Toby for taking the time to chat during his stay in Melbourne. Hope y'all enjoy!You can find him on : https://www.instagram.com/tobyzoates/?hl=en You can purchase his book 'Punk Outsider' and prints here also: https://www.passportal.com/collections/toby-zoates

Episode 18 features Kia Binch, a cycling advocate and regular bike packer. Kia has bike-packed the likes of the Australian Alps and various other regional Victorian spots and is continuing to promote and include more female participation in these areas that she is heavily involved in.Kia speaks on how she got into bike packing, what bike packing has given her, the peace of mind that cycling can bring, the lack of representation of people from marginalised genders in these spaces, cycling in Melbourne, and more.Enjoy! Thanks again to Kia for being down for the chat.Check Kia out here: https://www.instagram.com/kia_is_asian/

This episode features Ellen Virgona, a Sydney-born photographer.Ellen has been a photographer for over a decade now and has a way of capturing small moments and gestures we often take for granted or turn a blind eye to in our day-to-day lives. We discuss why these moments are so real and honest, and just how Ellen formed her own style.We also discuss her early influences from film and David Lynch, her upbringing in Sydney, how she found her way into photography, her 'Four Seasons' book release from last year, grief, and more.A quote Ellen said on this episode that I think is worth reciting is "if you stick with something long enough, you eventually become part of it."Much love to Ellen again for being down, enjoy!Ellen's ig : https://www.instagram.com/ellenvirgona/ 

This episode features Oscar O’Shea, director, filmmaker, photographer, and co-owner of MOM Publishing. Oscar has worked with the likes of These New South Whales, CLAMM, Floodlights, and Civic and is heavily involved in Melbourne's underground punk scene. He has also created, alongside Lawrence McCrabb, a publishing company called MOM, a space for emerging creators and artists to share, promote, and sell their work.On this episode, he speaks on his time growing up in Bali, how the idea for MOM came out, how he views the current pressures of social media, his processes when connecting with artists and bands, the importance of collaboration, and more.Had a super fun time recording this one, hope y'all enjoy!you can find him on: https://www.instagram.com/osca___r/ and https://www.instagram.com/mom_publishing/

My first episode from my short Sydney stay was with Marto, a multidisciplinary artist currently based in Sydney. Marto has been creating handmade ceramic mushroom incense burners for the last 3 years and has really formed his own style and lane with these pieces. Marto has also used his platform to share psychedelic and mushroom info, specifically in the mental health space, and how, when used respectfully, these substances can help connect us to deeper parts of ourselves and the natural world around us.On this episode, we discuss psychedelics and its history, mental health, Marto’s ‘Santa was a Shaman’ zine, how the name Comfy Shrooms came about, cycling, and more.This was a really enjoyable episode as Marto shared a lot of his personal experiences and thoughts on topics that can often be hard or difficult to speak on.If you want to check out Marto's work, you can find him on ig https://www.instagram.com/comfyshrooms/Much Love!

This was a pretty special episode to close out the year, got to sit down with John Kaye in his Coburg studio. John is an artist currently based in Melbourne, who’s been in the scene creating for over 15 years now, John grew up among the graff scene which would later inspire and mould into the widely respected pieces and forms of art he creates today. On this episode, John speaks on his travels, solitude, his upbringing, living in Seoul, the processes he goes through when creating, moving in the current world, and more. This chat felt really honest and open, which is what I hope comes out in most episodes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, if you want to check out his work, you can find him on ig @killjohnkaye.

I had the pleasure of chatting with James Gorter, a New Zealand-born filmmaker currently residing in Melbourne. James spent his early adult life squatting around Europe and playing in various punk bands before getting immersed in filmmaking. James’s films and work have the ideas of fate, spirituality, death, and violence running right through them in a raw and intense way. James is currently working on a southern Gothic film called Prayers on Fire, an idea for a film that has been with him for over 10 years. On this episode, James speaks about his squatting days in Europe, his punk background, growing up in New Zealand, how he got into film, near-death experiences, his love for the Safdie Brothers and Harmony Korine, the dream state, and more. If you are keen to check out his films and what he is working on, you can find him on ig @james_gorter_film and https://jamesgorter.com/. 

Bruce Milne is a radio presenter, music journalist, band promoter, and former record label owner who played a prominent role in Melbourne's early punk and post-wave scenes. Bruce began as a band promoter at Swinburne College, alongside Rowland S. Howard and Nick Cave. He would later co-found Au-Go-Go records, signing the likes of Spiderbait, Magic Dirt, The Scientists, and The Meanies, as well as partnering with Seattle's Sub-Pop label. On this episode, Bruce speaks about Melbourne’s early punk days, how Au-Go-Go records came about, the concept behind cassette magazine Fast Forward, his time travelling between London and Seattle, the changes in the music industry over the years, and more.

Queensland born Dougal Gorman is a photographer currently residing in Sydney.On this episode, we speak about his move to Sydney, his love for capturing live punk gigs, how he got into music photography, black and white film, and more. You'll hear just how humble Dougal is and feel his love for being behind the camera and wanting to archive the Australian underground punk scene. You'll also hear AWOL recording in the background at some points in this convo, which I think fitted in nicely given the talking points.Much love again to Dougal for being down for the chat!

Episode 10 features Jim McCullough, a painter, artist, Frankston native and front man for the bands Civic and also the Leather Lickers. This episode was pretty special as Jim spent most of his early 20’s working as an undertaker in Melbourne, carrying and handling the deceased, a job that was pretty eye-opening and surreal. This job would later turn into the Glue Factory, a 110 page book of paintings and recollections of his time in this occupation. We discussed that period of his life, how the concept came about, growing up in Frankston, views on death, his early influences and more.If you want to check out his work you can find him on ig @jimccullough.