What I wanted to know was ‘what’s it like to live in Mount Waverley in 2020?’ What makes it special for the people who live there and ‘what’s changed?’ Have a listen.
Bernie, Buttigieg and Iowa
While the Iowa vote will sadly be remembered for chaos and delay, it also marks the emergence of a new fault line in US progressive politics that's worth exploring. Have a listen
PepperGreen Farm
PepperGreen no-longer feels like a traditional employment service but a place where you want to hang-out. I spoke with different staff, visitors and community groups at the farm to learn about this transformation. Have a listen!
Brunswick, the world and Tim Read
Tim spoke with me about his first year in the role. We covered surprises, frustrations and the connection between local and global issues. Have a listen.
Natasha Holgate – Twenty not out!
I sat down with Natasha Holgate in Woodend, inside Holgate’s newly opened taproom to learn more about the Brewhouse's history and her desire to strengthen connections with the wider Woodend and Macedon Ranges community. Have a listen!
Münstermarkt
The Freiburg Münster market brings everyone into town.
Mick Kolassa and his music
I caught up with Mick at the 2019 Freiburg Blues Festival. We talked about embracing the blues, his love of The Beatles, song writing and unpacked some of the songs on his most recent album, '149 Delta Avenue'. Have a listen.
2019 Freiburg Blues Festival
What really stands out to me about the festival, is the huge love and appreciation for the music and musicians from the festival-goers. The drive of blues isn't take for granted by Freiburgers and it makes for an incredible atmosphere. Have a listen.
Ups, downs and Ouch!
Not everyone can claim to have had a number one hit in Japan. Jon Mellor and British band Ouch! had three of them. I first met Jon six years ago while we were working together at Oxfam Australia. Even by Oxfam’s colourful standards, there was something which made this dynamic bass player stand-out from the rest of the crowd.
The Perfect Pie
With hundreds of thousands of pies being enjoyed on Grand Final Day alone, I wanted to find out how best to explain the meat-pie to my German friend Philip and discover 'what makes the perfect pie?' Have a listen
