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The Archives

by Brendon Zhu

A collection of various community interviews on FM99.3 Northside Radio by Brendon Zhu for archival purposes. For more information and biographies on accompanying co-presenters or to listen live, visit www.northsideradio.com.au

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Episodes

  1. Matt and Shamis - The Flaming Goes

    Matt and Shamis from emerging band "The Flaming Goes" are in their first radio interview about their new single "More Than Seven". Originally a cover band playing songs at gigs and weddings, they began writing their own songs during the COVID-19 shutdown. They speak about their highlights and...

  2. Donny Chien - YWaste

    Donny Chien is a Co-Founder of YWaste, a social enterprise that aims to reduce food wastage through innovative means. We talk about some recent initiatives, the impact of YWaste on reducing food wastage and how you can get involved.

  3. John Zhang - Assistant District Governor Rotary

    John Zhang is the Rotary Assistant Governor for the City North District. We talk about how the local Rotary clubs are responding to the challenges of COVID-19 and how to engage more young people in community groups such as Rotary. Listen in for an interesting community conversation!

  4. Nedr - Emerging Artist

    Nedr is an emerging Sydney-based artist with a broad performance scope including Folk, Alternative, Soul, Rnb and Jazz. He talks with Richard Bell about his recently released song "About You" and his singer-songwriter journey. Listen to hear about how he met his producer Dominik Dale and the next...

  5. Steve Khouw - Australian Survivor s3

    Steve Khouw was a contestant on Season 3 of Australian Survivor and will be an upcoming participant on Adventures All-Star. We talk about his experiences on reality tv and his tips for how you can be selected. We also discuss his passion for the not-for-profit community such as men's health and...

  6. Matthew Wu - Rotary Club of Chatswood International

    Matthew is the immediate past president of Rotary Club of Chatswood International and he shares about his involvement with Rotary. We discuss his term as the president and the recent impacts of COVID-19 on his local rotary club. Matthew also recently started a restaurant during the peak of…

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  7. Lincoln Gidney - Sydney University Dramatic Society

    Lincoln is the immediate past president of the Sydney University Dramatic Society and Director of the sold-out Macbeth major production which is now underway. He shares about his experience in student theatre, the impact of COVID-19 on the creative arts industry and why he picked Macbeth. Tune in...

  8. Gloria Jiang - Share Love in Chatswood

    Gloria is a cafe owner in Chatswood and during the peak of the COVID-19 shutdowns, she provided free lunch to frontline health care workers at the Royal North Shore Hospital and vulnerable members of the community as part of the Share Love initiative. She talks about these experiences of giving…

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  9. Sean-Isaac Tng - Drummer

    Sean-Isaac Tng is a drummer for Jessica Mauboy, Jayesslee and Jai Waetford, and has played for significant events such as Firefight Australia, X Factor Australia and the Australian Open. He picked up the drums at 3 years old and shares the perspective and importance of drums within the creative...

  10. Jason Li - SES and St John Ambulance

    Jason Li is heavily involved with a variety of local community initiatives such as Unit Commander of the NSW State Emergency Service Willoughby-Lane Cove Unit, Inner Sydney Hub Leader for St John Ambulance, Lions Club of Sydney Defence & Emergency Services and the Army Reserves. He is also the...

  11. James Beng Lee - Singer-Songwriter

    During his high school years at North Sydney Boys, James Beng Lee had no dreams of being a musician but since then has gone on a creative journey that has seen him perform his original music all over the world. We talk about his influences and even a dubious guitar lesson that led him to these...

  12. Jay Boston - Electric Skateboard Legalisation

    Jay Boston has 60,000 subscribers and over 13 million views on his videos with a focus on electric skateboards and urban exploration. We discuss the benefits of electric skateboards as a healthy, environmentally sustainable and efficient device for commuting and as a recreational activity to...

  13. Cathy Zhang - Branding Specialist

    Cathy Zhang is a recent graduate in Psychology and we discuss her involvement with a few mental health organisations for Mental Health Awareness Month. We also explore the intersection between creative design and psychology given her experiences as a branding specialist.

  14. Colin Lee - Property Investment Specialist

    Colin Lee shares about his passion for food and family by recounting his experience on the inaugural season of Masterchef Australia . He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the property market given his expertise in property investment and provides some insight for those looking to get into...

  15. Kenneth Astro Sunga - Kissmykas

    Kenneth Astro Sunga, also known as Kissmykass is on the program sharing about his new single "I Need Living Water" and his recent album that he released this year. He explains his passion for music, the role of beats and lyrics in his creative pieces and the lo-fi genre.

  16. Matt Noble - Emmys 2020

    Matt Noble is a local from Lindfield who is an Editor at Gold Derby and we cover the results from the 2020 Emmys, including the surprises and our Australian nominees. We discuss his experiences attending the Emmys in previous years, his favourite stories from meeting Hollywood stars and how...

  17. Dr Bibiana Chan - Community Flower Studio

    Dr Bibiana Chan is the founder of Community Flower Studio, a not-for-profit social enterprise that supports young people facing mental health challenges. She also talks about her involvement in Emerge Festival 2020 with a pop up shop with free mini succulents on World Mental Health Day. Bibiana...

  18. Michael Chen - Cafe Owner

    Michael Chen owns a cafe in Willoughby, Artarmon and Chatswood. He shares about his experience of living in Melbourne and bringing the coffee and cafe culture to Sydney. We also cover on the impact of COVID-19, their partnership with local not-for-profits and recent visits by the NSW Premier,...

  19. Hannah Trevitt, Singer-Songwriter

    Hannah Trevitt is a Texan born Australian raised singer-songwriter who released her single and an EP during her HSC year. She is a phenomenal emerging artist who interweaves strands of folk sounds into her upbeat music and we have a conversation about her creative journey, influences and next...

  20. Megan Waddell, Macquarie University Sustainability Society

    Megan Waddell is a fourth year law student at Macquarie University and is on the Executive of the Macquarie University Sustainability Society. She shares about her campus experience during COVID-19, recent environmental law reforms and sustainability tips to reduce waste at home. Co-presenters…

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  21. Jonathan Kim Sing, Mathematics Teacher @ Galston High School

    Jonathan was awarded the NSW Premier's Teachers Scholarship and recipient of the Learning Edge prize for his use of technology and videos to make learning maths fun! He shares about his experiences of teaching during the challenges of COVID-19, the importance of attracting and retaining teachers,...

  22. Rev Faye Lo, CECA Mosaix Missional Church

    Reverend Faye Lo is the Lead Pastor at CECA Mosaix Missional Church in Chatswood. She shares about an upcoming photography exhibition hosted by her church as part of Emerge Festival 2020 and her local community initiatives to support the vulnerable and those doing it tough due to COVID-19....

  23. Dr Tim Kwan

    Dr Tim Kwan shares about his experience as a doctor in the infectious diseases department and now intensive care unit at Nepean Hospital. Interviewed by Richard Bell and Brendon Zhu.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A collection of various community interviews on FM99.3 Northside Radio by Brendon Zhu for archival purposes. For more information and biographies on accompanying co-presenters or to listen live, visit www.northsideradio.com.au

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A collection of various community interviews on FM99.3 Northside Radio by Brendon Zhu for archival purposes. For more information and biographies on accompanying co-presenters or to listen live, visit www.northsideradio.com.au

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