Stuff and Things
Summary: We are Carley and Dave: best mates, fellow artists, weirdos. We like talking to creative people about stuff and about things. Join us for funny and interesting conversations with some of the best and brightest creatives that Earth has to offer.
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We sat down with Bodhi and Christabel for a fantastic chat about pursuing your dream, achieving success and Kazakhstan in the Olympic games. A couple of years ago, Bodhi founded and built 'The Good Guide', an insanely successful stress press pubaclication in Brisbane. Christabel has just opened a brand new Art Gallery space with a charitable twist, after abusing her French husband for even suggesting the idea. What fun. Visit The Good Guide here: http://thegoodguide.com.au/ And Volumes Gallery here: http://volumesgallery.com/ And for a free audiobook courtesy of us, go here: http://audibletrial.com/stuffandthings
That's right, it's our very own Carley Commens, submitting her debut as a creative writer to the Humble sacrificial altar. The Bird Memoirs are the non-fiction re-telling of Carley's severe fear for our avian besties. This funny collection of tales is read by Amy Ingram, Natalie Trent, Tammy Weller and Emily Curtin. Thanks girls for your time! This episode is supported by heaps of awesome music from hitRECord.org - we strongly encourage you to visit their site. Like us on Face book and tell us what you thought of this ep, and give Carley any tips on how to overcome her phobia.
Amelia was already an accomplished young actress when she accidentally became an accomplished young photographer. We had this fellow nerd and artist over for a chat. You can find her stunning photography at http://ameliajdowd.4ormat.com/. And she's all about the social media. Yay! You can like us or AJD photography on Facebook.
Pete Foley is an independent graphic designer and illustrator whose first foray into gaming is highly addictive. It's called Penny Time. We travel inside the world of app development and Pokemon addiction. You can find Pete on Twitter @iusebiro. And you can find us on Facebook!
Lucas Stibbard is one of the founding members of The Escapists, an award-winning and stupidly popular artistic collective. No one was more surprised than they were when boy girl wall became one of the greatest success stories of Queensland theatre in recent years. We talk with Lucas about handling success, building good work, and reasons why Steven Moffatt is possibly ruining Doctor Who for everyone. Fun. Don't forget to like us on Facebook, or review us on iTunes.
SPOILER ALERT - Game of Thrones lovers, if for some devastating reason you are yet to read Books 1 and 2 or watch Season 1 and 2 of the acclaimed HBO series, - firstly, shame on you, you call yourself a fan. Pfft. Secondly, please, please keep your ears away from this awesome episode. Our good friend Dom joins Stuff and Things this week for a big ol' nerdfest about all things GoT. Thanks as always for your love and support. We continue to appreciate the feedback and don't forget to rate us on iTunes or leave a comment.
It's time for another Humble treat! This week, Jen Williams is sharing a wonderful little story about becoming a highly effective person. Read by Emily Curtin, we hope you enjoy this week's episode. Our music is sourced from hitrecord.org. Thanks for listening, you can email us at hello@stuffandthings.com.au and find Jen's blog online
We had the illustrious, vibrant and incredibly passionate Artistic Director of the Queensland Theatre Company, Wesley Enoch, in for a quick chat. In between Glee and the meaning of success, we also get his point of view on the topical debate gripping Queensland theatre at the moment. What is the difference between indie and professional work? Enjoy! Don't forget to like us on Facebook and give us a review or rating on iTunes!
Jason Klarwein: what doesn't he do? Artistic Director of Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe (yes, we talk about the retro word 'troupe'), established actor and director, and Game of Thrones nerd. How has Grin and Tonic, a small Queensland theatre company, survived for almost fifty years? Listen to find out. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or like us on Facebook.
Associate Professor Janet McDonald is a mentor, mum, lecturer, Head of School for the Creative Arts at University of Southern Queensland, academic and generally one of the most awesome women around. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!
Luke Bootle - aka Boots - is a new friend of Stuff and Things and came by to talk gaming, nerd things and of course, our perennial favourite topic - Zombies. Carley tries to convince Boots to start his own podcast, while Dave enjoys having a fellow gamer on to talk consoles and the numerous things about gaming Carley is yet to understand. Don't forget to tweet us @carleyblue and @dave_burton with questions, comments or random stuff.
Claire, a Stuff and Things favourite, is the feature writer of our second Humble episode. Nick Earls checks in as well. Claire owns the copyright of her wonderful short story featured in this week's episode and Carley and Dave produced it as a Humble Special. Please enjoy! Find Claire on twitter @pearliestpearl Don't forget to like us on Facebook, leave us a review on iTunes and e-mail us anytime on hello@stuffandthings.com.au. We want your comments!
Kate Eltham, the CEO of Queensland Writers Centre came to have a wee chat with Dave and Carley this week. So many books, and things to talk about to do with writing and reading, we didn't get through it all. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!
We had a sit down and a natter with the fantastically talented theatre director Travis Dowling, friend, colleague and eligible bachelor. This episode is dedicated to talking all things theatre, working with friends, youth workshops, regional arts, and giggles. Huzzah! Don't forget to like us on Facebook!
The second part of Carley and Dave's recent excursion to the Gold Coast for the 10th Anniversary year of Supanova. We sit in on a seminar with the Dad from Twilight and reveal our Bingo results of the weird and wonderful things seen and heard at Supanova. Bingo you say, what? Listen to Episode Twenty: Supanova Adventure Part 1 and it'll make total sense. Enjoy!