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Interviews with Tanya Shukla
by Tanya Shukla
This platform is a living archive of stories told through conversations. Hosted on multiple shows and platforms, each episode is an invitation to slow down and listen into someone's life story, find the through-line and maybe reflecting on what is mirrored. Stay connected: @tanyaxshukla --- This program pays respect to Gadigal elders past, present and emerging, and extends that respect to any First Nations person listening in. Wherever you’re tuning in from, this show is recorded and broadcasted on Aboriginal land. Always was, always will be.
Episodes
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A legacy in the making (Basjia)
Basjia is one of Eora’s most impactful, and important voices. As a creative director, choreographer, dancer and Ballroom community member (House of Silky and Gorgeous Gucci Oceania), she celebrates black and brown excellence, and champions their presence in spaces they’re often forgotten in. In...
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What has endured: The lessons and the joys (Amy Zhang)
The first time I spoke with Amy Zhang was back in 2024. Even then, what struck me wasn't just her creativity...it was her passion. The way she spoke about movement, people, and storytelling revealed someone who was constantly searching for deeper meaning in the work she creates and the life she...
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The dancefloor is political (Deens)
Dina is a Palestinian-British DJ, curator and producer whose "love for the community" is known across global bass, garage and Arabic/SWANA-influenced dancefloors. In this special conversation, we chat about identity, heritage and how music is a frequency for resistance and freedom. Stay connected...
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The language of movement (Nicolás Mena)
Nicolás Mena is a dancer, choreographer, and the creator of Rhythm in Soul, a dance experience that centres community, creativity, and authentic self-expression. FEEL. BE SEEN. EXPRESS. His journey has taken him from local dance spaces to some of the world's biggest stages, shaping a practice...
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Tradition, queerness and radical imagination (Govind Pillai)
Govind Pillai is someone whose work lives beautifully at the intersection of tradition, queerness, movement and radical imagination. Pillai is a dancer, choreographer, director and the Artistic Director of Karma Dance; a company celebrated for creating visually stunning and emotionally powerful...
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Absurd, heartfelt and unmistakably Australiana (Ruby Teys)
Ruby Teys is a comedian, performer and creative whose work blends camp-iness, Australian nostalgia and character comedy into something completely her own. From cult live shows to radio/podcasting, Ruby has built a reputation for humour that’s equal parts absurd, heartfelt and unmistakably Aussie....
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Life, comedy and everything in between (Elaine Crombie)
Elaine Crombie is an Aboriginal Australian actress, known for her work on stage and television. She is also a singer, songwriter, comedian, writer, and producer. Her works centre on the raw, the beautiful, and the funny - finding inspiration in all the corners of life.
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From cassettes to clubs: It's her global takeover (Rasa)
So, where do I begin with my guest today? Maybe we can start with her phenomenal set at the last Dayshift? Maybe we spotlight her boiler room set? Well, today on Tuesday Lunch, we have a Bengaluru-based Punjabi DJ who has emerged during one of the most certain times for music and nightlife....
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Summer's not over until JULAI says so (Christian Stewart)
Some artists find their voice - others grow into it, moment by moment, choice by choice. Born in Aotearoa and raised in Naarm’s south-east, Christian Stewart began his journey into music in shared spaces - family homes, school choirs, and a garage where connection turned into creation. What…
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The journey of a climate organiser (Grace Vegesana)
Grace Vegesana is part of a new generation of leaders who are reshaping how we think about climate, community, and justice. As a climate organiser and youth movement leader based originally on Dhurag land, Grace began advocating for climate action as a teenager and has since helped mobilise...
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Mixed media has always been that girl (grrlsonline)
Today, I'm sitting down with Youna — a creative spirit from Bankstown who is quietly, and boldly choosing authenticity in a world obsessed with polish. Raised in the in-between space of analogue childhood and the wild rise of the internet, she grew up on computer games, animation, and...
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Truth-telling lives on Country (Phoebe McIlwraith)
On today’s show, we have journalist, writer, and multidisciplinary creative whose work sits at the intersection of First Nations affairs, and cross-cultural storytelling. Raised in a proudly Aboriginal and multicultural family, Phoebe McIlwraith — grew up surrounded by the belief that stories can...
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Art and beauty: Beyond the "clean girl" aesthetic (Pamela Madoro)
Makeup artist and creative Pamela Madoro joins the show to talk art in all its forms, reclaiming beauty, and why personality, patience and pushing past outdated standards matter more than ever. Stay connected/find the full convo: @t_4_n_y_4_
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Lady Shaka on culture, creativity and belonging (Shakaiah Perez)
In this week’s show, I sit down for a heartfelt conversation with Shakaiah Perez (Lady Shaka). Together, we trace her journey from a vibrant childhood to becoming the acclaimed DJ and artist she is today. As we talk, I find myself inspired by the creative forces that shaped her (from hip hop to...
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Taking the scenic route: Legacy of The Bearded Tit (Joy Ng)
This week on Tuesday Lunch, Joy Ng joins the show. As one of the former owners of Sydney’s iconic The Bearded Tit, we talk about the bar’s legacy, its impact on the local creative scene, and what comes next after its doors closed last month. It’s a conversation about growth, taking the scenic...
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Local voices, global connections (Emily Roadhouse)
Sometimes, the best stories begin with a spontaneous decision. What started as a “eat, pray, love” adventure turned into a powerful reminder of how small and connected our world is. In today’s Tuesday Lunch, we explore that very sense of connection - through the lens of community radio. Emily...
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Giving textiles a second-life; not just a second-hand (Yesha Patel)
This week on Tuesday Lunch, Yesha Patel - founder of after, a company tackling textile waste - joins me to talk about how we can rethink fashion’s throwaway culture. The statistics around textile waste are staggering, but Yesha shares how small, practical changes at every level have a big impact....
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Your fav illustrators’ fav illustrator (Oliver Reyes)
In this week’s episode, I sit down with illustrator and zine-maker Oliver Reyes to talk about how pocket-sized art can carry big ideas. It’s a thoughtful, hopeful conversation about creativity, community, and the quiet power in the lines, textures, and stories we share. Stay up to date with his...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This platform is a living archive of stories told through conversations.
Hosted on multiple shows and platforms, each episode is an invitation to slow down and listen into someone's life story, find the through-line and maybe reflecting on what is mirrored.
Stay connected: @tanyaxshukla
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This program pays respect to Gadigal elders past, present and emerging, and extends that respect to any First Nations person listening in. Wherever you’re tuning in from, this show is recorded and broadcasted on Aboriginal land.
Always was, always will be.
HOSTED BY
Tanya Shukla
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This platform is a living archive of stories told through conversations. Hosted on multiple shows and platforms, each episode is an invitation to slow down and listen into someone's life story, find the through-line and maybe reflecting on what is mirrored. Stay connected: @tanyaxshukla --- This...
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