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Jim Cummings: The Voice of Your Childhood (Part I)
He’s a professional talker, a self-proclaimed ‘stunt singer’, and in many ways, the ‘voice of your childhood’. From the ‘hunny’ loving,...
Sep 5, 20217 min read


Lois Gibson: The art of solving crimes (Strong themes)
Forensic Artist Lois Gibson specializes​ in pulling images out of someone’s subconscious memory, so that a drawing can help solve crimes.
May 8, 202114 min read


Lucky Starr: "I've travelled ev'ry road in this here land."
Lucky Starr, 1960s Rock 'n' Roll singer and entertainer. From his #1 song, 'I've been everywhere' to the Vietnam War. These are his yarns.
Mar 4, 20219 min read


Brian Friend: A friend in 'deed'
Once retired, you would rarely see someone putting on their footy gear, and travelling to play Rugby League. Brian has other ideas.
Dec 18, 20206 min read


Warren Thompson: 'Mates helping mates'
At the end of the day, it is all about mateship, “All you have to do is listen". Yarns on footy, mateship, and wellbeing.
Dec 17, 20208 min read


Scott Bird: "Everything’s costed, not valued"
Scott Bird is a songwriter, producer, musician, and advocate for protecting Tasmania's wild places.
Dec 16, 20206 min read


Prof. Martin Bommas: Deciphering forgotten Papyri
In his left hand, he held an exercise booklet, one that he had purchased in the local store, designed for school students. In his right...
Nov 27, 20205 min read


Charlie 'Chick' Allan: "Another war, Another era"
It was as if Charlie Allan and Russell Crowe had been at war for centuries. Yet from 180AD to 1099AD, a mighty friendship had been forming.
Jul 4, 202010 min read


Joan Hallworth: The 'craftiest' of nanas.
From making sails for the 1983 America's Cup yacht, to high end suits, secret family recipes and more. These are Joan Hallworth's stories.
Feb 23, 20205 min read


David Hallworth: The Army Years
These are a few stories that my Nana-Grandad, David Hallworth, recently shared with me, as we sat down and talked about his life. We...
Jan 29, 20205 min read
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