Best Southern Skies Media Podcasts (2025)

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All About Bees, Soil & Regeneration with Documentary Filmmaker REBECCA TICKELL 1:00:46

6h ago1:00:46

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“I didn't really appreciate bees until I became a farmer, and then I started to understand how essential bees are for our food. They pollinate 70% of our food, and that feeds 90% of the world. There's a whole world of insects that creates the color in our food; it's what creates the flavor in our food. It's part of our biodiversity, and it's essent…

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Art, Empathy & Resilience with CADY McCLAIN, Actor, Director, Writer, Artist, Musician - Highlights 11:20

5d ago11:20

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“I had to become the father of my family very young because my parents divorced when I was 12. My situation was a little bit unusual in that my father kind of disappeared, and I had been making a fair amount of money as a kid, doing commercials and television and film. We needed money, and I kind of became the breadwinner. But I had this amazing wo…

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A Life in Acting with Emmy Award-winning Actor, Director, Writer CADY McCLAIN 1:06:02

4d ago1:06:02

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“I won my first Emmy when I was 21, which was the result of absolutely devoting myself day and night for two years to doing all the scene work. I attended classes simultaneously and did plays until my mother died. I studied with Michael Howard for eight years. Even when I was so tired I couldn't get up to do a scene, he would say, "Get up and do a …

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Exploring The Sympathizer, America's Forever Wars & Challenging Power w/ Author VIET THANH NGUYEN 1:02:34

28d ago1:02:34

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“What I've discovered as a writer is that fear is a good indicator that there is a truth. To speak the truth in a society is oftentimes an act that requires some courage. Those processes of being an other for me in the United States were obviously very fundamental to shaping who I am as a person and as a writer. It was very difficult to undergo, bu…

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On Borges, Gore Vidal, Robert Frost & The Writing Life with Author & Filmmaker JAY PARINI 30:47

30d ago30:47

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“Poetry is the prince of the literary arts to me. It's at the very top because it's language refined to its apex of memorability. I am interested in poetry as memorability and poetry as something you live by. These are the words you live by. These words stay in your brain and guide your life. That's what I am interested in. My memoir slash autofict…

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Modern Warfare Uncovered with Mick Ryan 35:28

1M ago35:28

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We sit down with retired Major General Mick Ryan, a 35-year veteran of the Australian Army, to delve into pressing issues of modern defense strategy. We explore his advocacy for increased defense spending in Australia and dive into cutting-edge topics like AI, automation, and drone technology in modern warfare. We also delve into the strategic rati…

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Jim Penman: Business, Politics, and the Future of Small Enterprise in Australia 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Jim Penman: Business, Politics, and the Future of Small Enterprise in Australia Jim Penman is one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs, having built Jim’s Group from a humble lawn mowing business in 1989 into a national home services franchise empire, generating over one billion dollars in annual turnover. His story began during an economic…

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An Actor Prepares - SHARON LAWRENCE on Crafting Complex Characters - Highlights 20:42

2M ago20:42

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“I would encourage you, as I do if you're an actor, to know your own equipment, know your own psychology, and use the great teachers that are synthesized in my favorite teacher's book, Moss, who I studied with later. There is a book called Intent to Live that distills down Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Bobby Lewis, and Stanislavski. The great teachers a…

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What Went Wrong for Australian Conservatives? | Damian Coory 46:15

2M ago46:15

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The 2025 federal election was meant to be a close one. But instead of a tight contest or a hung parliament, Labor walked away with a massive majority. Peter Dutton even lost his own seat. The Coalition? Left looking lost, leaderless, and completely out of touch. In the latest episode of The Clear Signal, I catch up with journalist and political com…

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SHARON LAWRENCE on Acting, Activism & The Art of Transformation 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

“That transformation was key to my next step as an artist, to knowing that's what acting is. It isn't just posing; it isn't just being a version of yourself in a way that was free. Performing wasn't just performing; it was transforming. I think that artists find that in many different ways, and as actors, there are many ways into that. I would enco…

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Childhood, Creativity & the Stories that Define Who We Are with MEGAN ABBOTT - Highlights 16:23

2M ago16:23

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“I think that it all goes back to childhood. I’ve always really been writing about family. I suppose we always are. I do think that it is the original wound, and it's where we are kind of wired and built from those early years. So I think every other relationship just replicates that. It's very natural for me to go there, I suppose because the feel…

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Exploring Family Dynamics & Fierce Female Friendships with Novelist MEGAN ABBOTT 49:59

2M ago49:59

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“I always say to young writers, you need to put your heart on the page. Don't worry about being like anyone else. I would say that foremost, in any of the arts, it is self-expression at its core. I don't buy rules or a set criteria or a static criteria. I don't believe in any of that. I think the most exciting talents are kind of inexplicable. You …

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Building Bridges, Breaking Cycles: Personal Stories of Healing, Social Justice & Activism 12:59

3M ago12:59

12:59

How do our personal relationships affect political movements and activism? What can we learn from Native American tradition to restore ecological balance? How can transforming capitalism help address global inequality and the environmental crisis? DEAN SPADE (Author of Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell T…

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Australian Military Strategy - Getting It Right with Dr Marcus Hellyer 58:01

3M ago58:01

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Edition 23 – Australian Military Strategy: Getting it Right Guest: Marcus Hellyer | Host: Steve Visscher Has Australia grown too complacent about its national defence? In this timely episode of The Clear Signal, host Steve Visscher is joined by long-time defence analyst Marcus Hellyer from Strategic Analysis Australia to unpack the complex challeng…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & the Creative Process with Author LIZ MOORE - Highlights 12:13

3M ago12:13

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“I think income inequality really greatly contributes to the rage that people might feel, even as some Americans won't. What don't recognize that a more communal society might benefit them. What they see instead is, why don't I have what that person has? Something's getting in my way. And it's not a lack of, of community, it's: somebody else is kee…

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Family, Addiction & Overcoming Trauma - LIZ MOORE on Long Bright River starring AMANDA SEYFRIED 49:08

3M ago49:08

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“ I've lived in Philadelphia for about 16 years. The book itself was inspired by my time spent in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia interviewing a lot of the people that I met there, both longtime residents of the neighborhood and also people who were transient, a lot of people struggling with addiction and a lot of women doing sex work…

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Election 2025 - Why No One's Listening 38:03

3M ago38:03

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Election 2025: Are Australia's Political Parties Failing at Communication? In this episode of The Clear Signal, Steve is joined by media analyst Nic Hayes from Media Stable to unpack the media strategies behind Australia’s 2025 federal election campaign. With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the ALP cruising toward a possible win — or perhaps a …

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PAUL LYNCH discusses Prophet Song, Beyond the Sea & his Creative Process - Highlights 18:19

3M ago18:19

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"The country spoke Irish largely before it spoke English. Grammatically, the structure of Irish is different from English. As Ireland adopted the English language, this sort of hybridization started to occur, where the English language was placed on top of Irish grammatical constructions. You get this slipperiness, this ability to move sentences, t…

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On Storytelling, Film & The Human Condition w/ Booker Prize Winner, Fmr. Film Journalist PAUL LYNCH 48:39

3M ago48:39

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“We narrate the story of our lives to ourselves. We narrate it in linear fashion. And I know many writers have played with time in all sorts of amazing ways, but we're storytellers. This is what we do. And if you give the brain a story, a prepackaged story, you're giving a cheesecake. That's what it wants. That's why it loves stories. That's why o…

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ADAM MOSS - Fmr. Editor of New York Magazine, Author, Artist on Creativity as a Process - Highlights 14:23

4M ago14:23

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“When I was working at the Times and the Times Magazine, on one Tuesday morning, the towers fell. September 11, 2001. The magazine had a 10-day lead time, so it was a weekly that was essentially 10 days old by the time it came out. We came to work and realized the world had changed, and the entire process, the magazine had been made for over a hund…

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John Kiriakou 1:46:35

4M ago1:46:35

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Show 21 (Series 2 - Episode 1) John Kiriakou - John was recruited into the CIA in the late 1980's and worked in many overseas postings in a career spanning 14 years. From Greece to Afghanistan and many other places besides, it was his role heading an operation in Pakistan to capture high ranking al-Qaeda leader Abu Zubuydah that would bring him to …

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Technology with Trevor Long - Motoring with John Cadogan 52:45

5M ago52:45

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SHOW 20 Trevor Long - One of Australia's best known technology reporters discussing recent government attempts at regulating online and social media, digital identities and the wonders of industry trade shows. Find Trevor at eftm.com -- John Cadogan - Long-time motoring journalist from autoexpert.com.au discussing the latest sales trends in the loc…

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Feminism in the 21st Century 17:10

5M ago17:10

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How has feminism changed in light of the way we live now? DEAN SPADE (Author of Love in a F*cked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up & Raise Hell Together) on recognizing political conditions in personal relationships. MARILYN MINTER (Artist, Feminist) on sexual agency, beauty & her creative process. TEY MEADOW (Author of Trans Kids: Bein…

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Nic Hayes - Nicole O'Sullivan 50:40

5M ago50:40

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Media Power & Retail Psychology | The Clear Signal with Steve Visscher – Episode 19 In this thought-provoking episode of The Clear Signal, Steve Visscher is joined by two experts to explore the changing media landscape and the subtle tactics behind successful retail sales. 🗞️ Nic Hayes – Media analyst, journalist, and Managing Director of Media Sta…

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Inside the Mind of PETER WELLER, Actor, Art Historian, Director, Musician, Author - Highlights 13:57

5M ago13:57

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Peter Weller is a renowned theater and Hollywood actor. His performances in films such as RoboCop and Naked Lunch garnered him much critical and commercial success over the years. His television acting and directing credits include Sons of Anarchy, Dexter, and 24. Unbeknownst to most, Weller has spent decades honing his appreciation for the visual …

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From RoboCop to the Renaissance w/ Actor, Art Historian, Director, Musician, Author PETER WELLER 1:11:27

5M ago1:11:27

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“I met Miles backstage at the Hollywood Bowl—the last gig he ever played. Miles asked, “Who’s that white boy?” I introduced him to Bob Thiele Jr., whose father produced Coltrane. When Miles discovered this, he said, “Well, you can hang,” following this friendly gesture with me walking Miles to his car. I did not know he was dying. I kissed him on b…

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The Creative Process w/ JULIE ANDREWS, PAUL SCHRADER, JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY, ETGAR KERET, JOY GORMAN WETTELS, CHAYSE IRVIN, MANUEL BILLETER 14:03

6M ago14:03

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JULIE ANDREWS (Oscar, Tony & Pulitzer Prize-winning Actress & Singer · The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins) Andrews shares her experience working on Mary Poppins, revealing behind-the-scenes secrets about the character. She reminisces about her collaboration with Walt Disney and Tony Walton. ETGAR KERET (Cannes Film Festival Award-winning Director & A…

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To the Stratosphere & Beyond 1:08:11

6M ago1:08:11

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It's our first episode for 2025 so we're allowed to say Happy New Year, right? Even though it's February, right? We may be Australia's longest running aviation podcast but we're taking a very long time to get to episode 200 :) This episode we follow our dreams into the stratosphere and beyond, featuring a great chat with the Monash High Powered Roc…

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Callum from Pointy End Secrets - Rose from Melbourne Dog Trainers 54:08

6M ago54:08

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Frequent Flyer Hacks & Dog Training Tips | The Clear Signal with Steve Visscher – Episode 18 In this fun and practical episode of The Clear Signal, Steve Visscher explores how to get the most out of your airline rewards — and how to get the most out of your dog! ✈️ Callum Rendell – Frequent flyer expert and host of the popular YouTube channel Point…

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Relationships, Writing, Dyselxia & The Creative Process w/ Director SOPHIE BROOKS 10:20

6M ago10:20

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“In reality, we're all complex people with feelings and our own sets of baggage. I do think we are very good at self-sabotage, all of us. It's a very easy road to go down. It's safe because it's comfortable, and we know it. When you can find the ways you self-sabotage and try to stop that, it will hopefully lead to a happier life and things that ar…

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