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Just Make The Thing

by Planet Broadcasting

Ever felt like starting a thing but then didn't? Or started a thing and then stopped? This podcast is all about how humans get creative and why they do it. Host Claire Tonti (CEO of Planet Broadcasting) talks with creatives, makers and friends about how they do what they do. Episodes alternate between interviews and an open hearted chat with her friend Chanel Lucev as they track their journey in living creatively and developing new creative endeavours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. JMTT presents TONTS. A new podcast premiering June 15th

    Subscribe to TONTS. here or wherever you find your podcasts Hello! I've been squirreled away making a new show for you. It's called TONTS. and it's a lot about what's going on in our heads, our inner critic and our creativity. I want to talk about the stories we were told as kids and what they…

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  2. Too Peas in a Podcast

    https://play.acast.com/s/too-peas-in-a-podcast https://www.instagram.com/toopeaspod You can find Claire on Instagram @clairetonti plus for more podcasts just like this one, visit planetbroadcasting.com. If you would like to advertise on Just Make the Thing or any Planet Broadcasting podcasts…

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  3. Street artist Peter Drew on identity, culture & finding love.

    Peter Drew is a street artist, now author who has been arrested and has a compelling story to tell about love, truth and our Australian identity. @peterdrewarts peterdrewarts.com Listening to shame | Brené Brown Straya Nights by Julie White Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe Biggest Estate on Earth by Bill...

  4. Period Power with Lucy Peach

    Musician, TED talker, comedian, writer and wearer of the best red sparkle jumpsuit you've ever seen Lucy Peach is a powerhouse of a woman who teaches that menstrual cycles are not a curse but could just be your greatest super power! Music from Lucy's The Power of the Period performance at...

  5. Yve Blake on why teenage girls are kick arse superheroes

    Why are Fangirls scary? Yve's TEDxSydney Talk: youtu.be/Z0TAE9x9qc4 Grab your Fangirls tickets! Brisbane: queenslandtheatre.com.au/Shows/19-Fangirls Sydney: belvoir.com.au/productions/fangirls/ Yve on Insta: @yveblake Lego Queen, Anne Sophie Cochevelou: @sophiecochevelou Planet Broadcasting...

  6. Natalie Firth on hard work, resilience and post traumatic growth.

    Natalie Firth has an extraordinary to tell about founding a company, the myth of work life balance and what happens when your life is suddenly turned upside down. For more from Natalie head to @thinktalent on Instagram or visit their website https://thinktalent.com.au/ Planet Broadcasting...

  7. The one about birth, a new baby & the whole damn thing.

    This week Claire interviews Chanel about birth, babies, motherhood and the delightful shock of it all. You can find Claire on Instagram @clairetonti and Chanel @bendyogamelbourne plus for more podcasts just like this one, visit planetbroadcasting.com. If you would like to advertise on Just Make…

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  8. Damon Gameau made a film called 2040

    Claire Tonti interviews writer, director and actor Damon Gameau @damon.gameau (from That Sugar Film) about his new film 2040 looking at the world we could create for our kids if we use existing technologies to tackle the climate crisis. They also discuss creativity, how he met is wife Zoe Gameau...

  9. The Last Leg of Pregnancy with Chanel Lucev

    This episode Chanel joins Claire in the studio to talk about the last trimester of pregnancy, what it's like to finish work and what the hell to do on maternity leave. You can find Claire on Instagram @clairetonti and Chanel @bendyogamelbourne plus for more podcasts just like this one, visit...

  10. Lucy Moffatt on writing, grief & sunflowers

    Lucy Moffatt lost her friend Chelsea to cancer while they were both in their early twenties and this year she published a book about it called Some Days - a memoir. Lucy joined Claire Tonti in the studio to talk about writing, grief, friendship and finding yourself. You can find Claire on…

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  11. Love & Fear

    This week Claire Tonti talks fear and creative frustration with her pal Chanel Lucev. You can find Claire on Instagram @clairetonti and Chanel @bendyogamelbourne plus for more podcasts just like this one, visit planetbroadcasting.com. If you would like to advertise on Just Make the Thing or any...

  12. Monique Bowley is a podcast superhero

    This week on Just Make The Thing Claire Tonti speaks to podcaster, writer, broadcaster, executive producer and all round side hustler Monique Bowley about her love of radio and her incessant drive to create things. Mons speaks openly about how she built the Mamamia Podcast network and she gives...

  13. A Pep Talk

    This is a short bite sized pep talk for creatives and anyone needing a bit of help being human this week. For more of our podcasts visit www.planetbroadcasting.com and you can follow Claire on Instagram @clairetonti or on Twitter @mrssundaymovies. If you would like to advertise on Planet...

  14. Upgrade Think Learn with Daniel Steele

    This week Claire Tonti interviews her good friend and creativity enthusiast Daniel Steele. Dan is a primary school teacher, a mentor for new upcoming early childhood teachers and is also a dad of two little girls. Dan has a Masters of Educational Leadership and he is absolutely passionate about...

  15. Episode 66 - Melbourne I Love You

    Hello, welcome and happy Valentines Day from Just Make the Thing! This week, Claire is joined by photographer Chris Cincotta to talk about his amazing work with Melbourne I Love You. Chatting creative journeys across the planet, turning passions into a business and finding the right person to…

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  16. Episode 65 - Signor Mont & the power of vision.

    This week on Just Make The Thing Claire talks to Signor Mont otherwise known as the indomitable Anthony Montesano. Anthony is at the helm of an incredible Melbourne based bridal couture company and his story is one of self belief, courage and most importantly the power of vision. For more from...

  17. Episode 64 - Mary Oliver & the case of the worrying women

    Welcome back! Here is the first episode of Just Make The Thing for 2019. Claire and Chanel talk about worry, anxiety and Chanel shares some exciting news! For more of our podcasts visit www.planetbroadcasting.com and you can follow Claire on Instagram @clairetonti or on Twitter @mrssundaymovies.…

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  18. Best of Mates: Do Go On, TOFOP & Mr Sunday Movies

    It's a Planet Broadcasting Network Special! This week, Claire may be on holiday but we've still got a whole host of hosts for you from PB podcast past! Featuring the best of interviews with great mates so far like Do Go On, TOFOP and a goat. So everyone relax as we look back on a good year (and a...

  19. Episode 63 - New Years Eve 2018 Special

    Happy New Year from Chanel and Claire at Just Make The Thing! The duo talk through all their most loved book, film, podcast and TV recommendations from the year as well as some of the major events and issues that defined the year that was 2018. For more of our podcasts visit...

  20. Episode 62 - Christmas Special

    Merry Christmas from Chanel and Claire at Just Make The Thing! For more of our podcasts visit www.planetbroadcasting.com and you can follow Claire on Instagram @clairetonti or on Twitter @mrssundaymovies. If you would like to advertise on Planet Broadcasting podcasts or on Just Make The Thing you...

  21. Episode 61 - Carly Findlay believes in the power of words

    Claire Tonti talks to Carly Findlay who is a blogger, writer, speaker and appearance activist. She challenges people’s thinking about what it’s like to have a visibly different appearance. Carly is writing her first book – a memoir called Say Hello. Find out more about Say Hello here. She’s...

  22. Episode 60 - Live with Do Go On, Holy Bombolina & Mr Sunday Movies

    Welcome to the 60th episode LIVE from Howler Bar in Brunswick with Chanel Lucev, James Clement, Jess Perkins, Dave Warneke and Cleo Kerama. Thanks to our sponsor for this week the Uncommon podcast with Jordan Michaelides you can find his show on iTunes, all good podcast apps and...

  23. Episode 58 - Knowing Your Worth

    Tickets for Just Make the Thing Live! December 9th in Melbourne with Mr Sunday Movies plus Jess Perkins & Dave Warneke (Do Go On) - Promo code "podcast dog" for listeners - https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/planet-broadcasting-just-make-the-thing/107681?&skin=4406&ref=hwl You can find our sponsor...

  24. Podcast Gardening (with The Millennial Divide)

    This week's show is a chat with host Claire Tonti about what she has grown in her virtual podcast garden and why gardening in general is friggen brilliant metaphor for life and making and creating. Tickets for Just Make the Thing Live! December 9th in Melbourne with Mr Sunday Movies plus Jess...

  25. Episode 56 - A Star is Born

    This week Claire & Chanel deep dive into Lady GaGa and Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born. Tickets for Just Make the Thing Live! December 9th in Melbourne with Mr Sunday Movies plus Jess Perkins & Dave Warneke (Do Go On) - Promo code "podcast dog" for listeners:...

  26. Episode 55 Grief, Loss & Letting Go

    Tickets for our live show on the 9th of December available here https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/planet-broadcasting-just-make-the-thing/107681?&skin=4406&ref=hwl In this week's episode Claire Tonti and Chanel Lucev talk about grief, loss and letting go when life takes unexpected turns. The…

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  27. Cameron Dewhitt & Nara Demasson love Old Time Music

    Tickets for our live show on the 9th of December available here https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/planet-broadcasting-just-make-the-thing/107681?&skin=4406&ref=hwlr This week Claire Tonti interviews Old Time musicians Cameron Dewhitt and Nara Demasson. You can find more from Cameron Dewhitt at...

  28. Episode 53 Gemma Lee is a Director

    Tickets for our live show on the 9th of December available here https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/planet-broadcasting-just-make-the-thing/107681?&skin=4406&ref=hwlr This week Claire Tonti interviews Gemma Lee artist and director. Gemma has made her mark as a highly skilled commercial and music...

  29. Scaring yourself, Natalie Portman & Parenthood

    Tickets for our live show on the 9th of December available here https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/planet-broadcasting-just-make-the-thing/107681?&skin=4406&ref=hwlr This week Claire Tonti and Chanel Lucev deep dive into scaring ourselves as creatives and why it's hard but important. They also…

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  30. Shameless with Zara McDonald & Michelle Andrews

    Find The Millennial Divide @themillennialdivide on instagram or on iTunes You can find Shameless on iTunes or follow Mich and Zara on instagram and facebook @shamelesspodcast Just Make The Thing is hosted by Claire Tonti for people who want to start a thing and keep on making it. Zara McDonald…

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  31. Just Make The Thing presents 'The Millennial Divide'

    A quick sneak peak of the latest podcast from the Planet Broadcasting Network, produced by CEO Claire Tonti. The Millennial Divide is a podcast about navigating the millennial decade. You can follow the show on instagram @themillennialdivide and subscribe, rate and review in iTunes...

  32. Episode 50 with Chanel Lucev

    Claire Tonti and Chanel Lucev celebrate 50 episodes of 'Just Making The Thing'. For more of our podcasts visit www.planetbroadcasting.com and you can follow Claire on Instagram @clairetonti or on Twitter @mrssundaymovies To contact Chanel Lucev for yoga teaching opportunities you can find her on...

  33. Episode 49 Aging with Mr Sunday Movies

    In this week's 49th episode (before Chanel and Claire celebrate 50 episodes next week of making the podcast thing) James Clement also known as Mr Sunday Movies joins Claire Tonti to talk aging, birthdays and why as we get older we often stop making things. For more from Mr Sunday Movies (James...

  34. Monty Dimond on radio, motherhood & tunnel vision

    Claire Tonti interviews Katie 'Monty' Dimond a legend around the Australian radio scene. Best known from her national radio shows on the KIIS and Nova networks, Monty currently co-hosts the 3PM Pickup with Bec Judd and Yumi Stynes on KIIS. She has also co-founded the website Show and Tell Online...

  35. Finding a Partner in Crime

    This week Claire Tonti and Chanel Lucev discover that maybe what you really need when you are making a thing is someone to make it with you! Partners in Crime: The Power of Finding Your Creative Collaborator For more of our podcasts visit www.planetbroadcasting.com and you can follow Claire on...

  36. The Fall w. Chanel Lucev

    This week Claire Tonti & Chanel Lucev discuss the awarding winning South African play called 'The Fall' and it's themes of racial inequality and social inequity. The pair also talk through the benefits and pitfalls of always questioning the status quo and trying to fight for positive change. For...

  37. Taku Mbudzi on finding your words.

    Taku Mbudzi is a writer, standup comedian, podcaster and a motivational speaker. She also happens to be deeply thoughtful and full of wisdom about living and working as a creative. Taku grew up in Zimbabwe and ventured alone over to Australia to study archtectiture when she was just 19. She gives...

  38. Holy Bombolina it's Cleo Kerama!

    This week Chanel Lucev and Claire Tonti talk to founder of the delight that is Holy Bombolina! donuts herself, Cleo Kerama. Cleo is also a lawyer by day (like Chanel) but instead of yogaing, baking is her side hustle. She talks the joys of making your hobby into something more, how to know…

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  39. Everything works better if you unplug it, even you.

    This episode Claire Tonti and Chanel Lucev talk through what to do when you are making a thing and things get hard. The girls look at the joys of sleep, exercise, mindset and how to look after yourself so you can keep on making. For more of our podcasts visit www.planetbroadcasting.com and you…

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  40. Ali Khan, Mr Koya & the business of life.

    Alexandra Khan (Ali) is one third of the button up shirt gurus who run Mr Koya. In this week's episode Ali talks with Claire Tonti about the highs and lows of running a business while also juggling parenthood and family. Ali began her career with a business degree while also studying design. Her...

  41. Balance by Monica

    Monica Mignone is the brains, braun and beauty behind the highly successful Instagram and blog @balancebymonica. Monica is a writer, a reformed primary teacher, a talented cook (bloody check out her carrot cake already), a gym instructor and a qualified nutritionist but more than that she is a...

  42. I Feel Pretty or do I? Ego & Emotion.

    Chanel Lucev joins Claire Tonti this week as they discuss making the most of opportunities and removing ego and emotion from your creative endeavour to just keep doing the work. They also discuss the finale of the Handmaid's tale and Amy Schumer's I Feel Pretty. For more of our podcasts visit...

  43. Charlie Clausen believes in filling the tank.

    This week Claire Tonti interviews Charlie Clausen, actor, writer and one half of the Planet Broadcasting pod Tofop. You might recognise him from TV shows like Blue Heelers, Home and Away and the recent TV series of Wolf Creek. Charlie is in the middle of writing and producing a film with his wife...

  44. A Thing called Nanette.

    In this week's episode Chanel and Claire deep dive into the Netflix Special Nanette and examine the brave, funny and heartbreaking work of comedian Hannah Gadbsy. For more of our podcasts visit www.planetbroadcasting.com and you can follow Claire on Instagram @clairetonti or on Twitter...

  45. Joel Zammit on why failure is important.

    This week Claire talks to Joel Zammit founder of the Sanspants Radio podcast network and an expert on all things podcasting. Joel talks through his take on the Australian podcast industry, what it's like to create a successful small business with your housemates and why failure is often the best...

  46. The Handmaid's Tale & other cheerful things.

    This week Chanel Lucev joins Claire Tonti for a discussion on the themes present in the television series the Handmaid's Tale and why making things when you are a woman might just be that little bit harder. For more of our podcasts visit www.planetbroadcasting.com and you can follow Claire on...

  47. Answer Me This Helen Zaltzman!

    Helen Zaltzman known as the 'Queen of Podcasting' from the award winning podcasts Answer Me This and The Allusionist jumps on the phone with Claire this week to talk through why she makes things, why editing is important, why she loves podcasts and the very specific joy of watching 24 and making...

  48. Geraldine Hickey believes in finding your community.

    This episode Claire Tonti interviews the comedian's comedian, radio host and football fanatic Geraldine Hickey. Geraldine's anecdotes about growing up Catholic in a regional town, discovering her talent for comedy and her coming out story during a stand up gig one night in Melbourne will make you...

  49. The Teeny Tiny Stevies make kids music that doesn't suck.

    This week’s episode is an interview with the delightful Byll and Beth from the band the Teeny Tiny Stevies. These two sisters are both talented musicians but also really get kids. Their hit song ‘On The Toilet’ is a repeat play in the Sunday household and is a must if you have little people who...

  50. Natalie Storrie's story.

    In this week's episode Chanel and Claire interview Natalie Storrie. Natalie is a marriage celebrant as well as a croquet expert, Mum and a high flying banking executive. She also happens to be joyful, big hearted, resilient and full of advice on how to deal with life's big challenges. This...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ever felt like starting a thing but then didn't? Or started a thing and then stopped? This podcast is all about how humans get creative and why they do it. Host Claire Tonti (CEO of Planet Broadcasting) talks with creatives, makers and friends about how they do what they do. Episodes alternate between interviews and an open hearted chat with her friend Chanel Lucev as they track their journey in living creatively and developing new creative endeavours.

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Ever felt like starting a thing but then didn't? Or started a thing and then stopped? This podcast is all about how humans get creative and why they do it. Host Claire Tonti (CEO of Planet Broadcasting) talks with creatives, makers and friends about how they do what they do. Episodes alternate...

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