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This week on All The Best, stories about making sense of your past - from our Audio Club, and host Mads has some special guests in the studio!
Audio Club is a community of audio makers.
It was created to encourage new storytellers and to inspire those who are more experienced. Audio club meetups both online and in person have been places for people to discuss story ideas, audio editing, and other aspects of creating a story.
So far we’ve had seven challenges, and in this episode we want to share some stories from our most recent one, ‘making sense of your past'
Audio Club regulars Felicity, Kwame and Ramon shared the stories they made in response to this challenge and why they love working with the audio medium.
Understanding My Love of the Sea
Felicity Weaver explores her past to understand her love of swimming in the sea. This poetic soundscape takes us with her as she reminisces about her childhood and what gifts her parents gave her, what she gave her children, what she has lost and what she receives when she swims in the sea.
Produced by Felicity Weaver, with support from Phoebe Adler-Ryan.
You can find more of Felicity's work at www.felicityweaver.com.au or on Instagram @felicityweavermedia
Childhood and Hurricanes
In early July, a massive hurricane formed in the Atlantic Ocean ripped through the Caribbean. When it formed, it occurred to Kwame, he couldn't actually remember what it was like to experience one, despite growing up with them. So Kwame seeks out his Mum to find out what we remembers about living through hurricanes and storms.
Produced by Kwame Slusher.
Music Credit to En La Playa by Julias H. from Pixabay.com
Thanks to mum, Lyn Slusher, who is one of best storytellers I know. And thanks, to the Know Your Caribbean Instagram page for always being a font of wisdom.
And you can find more of Kwame's work at: https://kwameslusher8.wixsite.com/mysite
Until You Are No Longer Here
In 2020 Ramon was living overseas in Argentina with his partner Nadia. They had decided to separate so that Ramon could return to Australia, when COVID hit. They were stuck - separated but confined to the same room every day for a whole year. This is the story of Ramon speaking to Nadia to help make sense of this strange and confusing time.
Produced by Ramon Briant.
This story was produced and recorded on the lands of the Eora and Pampa people.
The background music used are instrumental covers of the songs: Gracias A La Vida and Alfonsina Y El Mar by Mercedes Sosa.
The photographic series spoken about in the piece Mientras Estés Acá by Nadia Soledad Pinochetti can be found here
https://nadiapinochetti.myportfolio.com/mientras-estes-aca
Many thanks to the team at all the best for their knowledge guidance and fbi.radio for their support of the project
Interested in making some audio stories?
If you’re interested in making some stories of your own, we’d love to see you at our next Audio Club Meet Up! Everyone’s welcome, regardless of experience.
We bring you a new prompt each month, host online workshops and in-person audio excursions.
You can find out more about audio club on our website: www.allthebestradio.com
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This week on All The Best, a feature length audio-documentary about Matildas Mania.
Please note this story contains some swears!
The Matildas Express
The Matildas Express is a journey to the historic semi-final of the Women’s World Cup 2023, and how our women’s football team inspired the nation.
One year ago, on a cold winter night, Australian sports witnessed a historic moment. The Matildas, playing on home soil, defeated France in a nail-biting penalty shootout, earning their spot in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup. This was not only Australia’s best run at any World Cup but also a defining moment for women's football in the country. The nation erupted in joy, and the Matildas became national icons, capturing the hearts of millions and solidifying Australia’s passion for football.
It takes a team to play football, and it no doubt takes a team to create an audio documentary…
Produced by Kaspar Visser - @kaspar.visser
Audio Engineer Roy Hayoon - @iloveroyki
Supervising Producer - Shelby Traynor
With special thanks to Mel, Eric, David, Drew and Beattie Goad.
Featuring music by Blue Dot sessions and Podington Bear.
Image Credit: Kaspar Visser
This piece was recorded from Wurundjeri to Gadigal lands and pays respect to all the indigenous communities along the journey from Naarm to Warrane.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
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This week on All The Best, stories about weird and wonderful hobbies and what drives us to them.
Hobbies
In our first story, a university student dissects recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data suggesting a gender gap in time spent on hobbies.
Molly Frew produced the story, which featured postdoctoral research fellow August Harrington, a psychology expert from the University of Melbourne.
Gaming
In our second story, imagine trying to fit into the online gaming world with angry humanoid figures with scary eyes who may rant about entitled women ruining their hobbies. This piece reveals a female perspective on gender discrimination when gaming.
This story was written and produced and written by Arshia Anand.
Lego
In our third story, after finding the Lego clubroom, an innkeeper from the club informs that the assortment of coloured bricks “can be used as a tool for mindfulness and relaxation.”
This story was written and produced and written by Georgie Preston.
Boxing
In our fourth story, “Ding Ding,” boxing training is used to relax and distract some from muscle soreness and a waring body or mind.
This story was written and produced and written by Yuanyuan Zhang.
LARPing
Our final story involves escaping into the narrative of characters dressed up in armoured gear all in the name of Live-Action Role-Playing, also known as LARPing.
This story was written and produced and written by Olivia Tan.
Today’s stories were produced as part of a collaboration between All The Best, the University of Melbourne and the Science Gallery. Unimelb Masters of journalism students created audio works relating to the theme of ‘distraction’. Special thanks to Louisa Lim, Mell Chun, Dan Semo and Corey Martin and to All The Best mentors Persephone Waxman, Thomas Philips, Lisa Divissi and Melanie Bakewell.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
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This week on All The Best, beautiful and bilingual stories about family.
Content Warning: These stories contain references to people experiencing cancer, passing away and detailed descriptions of war. They may be considered to be emotionally intense for some. Please listen with care.
Sirius and the Moon
In our first story, While weaving between English and Mandarin, Sharon shares an emotional conversation with her brother about surviving cancer.
This story was Written and Produced by Sharon Wongosari thanks to Lea Redfern.
We Are Gathered Here Today
In our second story, a young woman Annabella reflects on her relationship with her mother during the Vietnam War. This story is introduced in Vietnamese and then in English.
This story was written and produced by Annabella Luu in collaboration with sound designer Ramon Briant. The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Image Credit: Annabella Luu
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This week on All The Best, apocalyptic audio stories.
Apocalyptic Radio Fiction
In our first story, Producer Phoebe speaks with audio fiction producer Ian Walker about the process of creating new Australian audio fiction.
Produced by Phoebe Adler Ryan in conversation with podcast producer Ian Walker. With special thanks to Bronwyn Mehan.
You can listen to The Next Five Minutes wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.shortaustralianstories.com.au/.
An Alien Sends Home a Status Report from the West
In our second story, an alien returns to his homeland to report what it's found on a postcard containing odd human rituals and habits.
Written and read by Antoinette Luu, with sound design by C.L Hughes & ealing. You can find further work from C.L. Hughes on their Insta page @ealing_ealing, and from Antoinette at @annette_luu_art.
Apocalypse Story
Our third story explores two women on their third date discussing the apocalypse.
Written and performed by Mira Schlosberg. Originally broadcast on FBi's audio fiction program, "Or It Didn't Happen." Mira’s work can be found at miraschlosberg.com or on insta @homotaschen. With special thanks to Zacha Rosen.
The Perfect Human
Our final story explores what it looks like to be born as the perfect human in the modern world.
Written and performed by Niki Bañados, with sound design and composition by Suzanne Derry. The piece was initially performed in the illustrated live storytelling event "Read To Me." Find more of Niki's work at @stickwriter on Instagram.
With sound design and composition by Suzanne Derry. If you're interested in working with Suzanne, you can reach her at: [email protected]
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Image Credit: Niki Bañados
Make your own Audio Fiction!
If you're keen to make some audio fiction of your own, come along to our online Audio Fiction workshop hosted by Script Roulette on September 24th. Reach out to [email protected] or make sure you're subscribed to our monthly newsletter to receive the details: https://allthebestradio.com/
Audio Fiction Recommended Listening
Batman: The Audio Adventures
The Next Five Minutes
Welcome to Nightvale
Soft Voice by QCODE
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This week on All The Best, stories about fighting violence against women.
Content Warning: These stories contain references to gendered violence, including those of a domestic, family or sexual nature. Please listen with care.
The Park (4.35)
In our first story, Jasmyn, on a wet rainy night, investigates after hearing someone in distress at a local park.
Produced by Jasmyn as part of an audio walking tour collaboration between Outloud Arts Bankstown and All The Best.
You can complete the audio walking tour at: https://outloud.org.au/projects/stories-from-here-an-audio-tour-of-bankstown/
We Stand Surviving (7.40)
In our second story, Sarah shares a suite of poems about patriarchy and sisterhood.
Content Warning: This work includes references to sexual assault.
This story was written and read by Sarah Dee with production support from Phoebe Adler-Ryan and sound design by Tala Issaoui.
Find more of Sarah’s writing on instagram where she’s @detailednoodle.
And more of Tala’s sounds, she can be found at @tala.the.creative on instagram.
Helen, and the Spirit of Woman (11.33)
In our third story, Helen Oxenham, speaks about her experience fighting against violence since she was a child.
Produced by Tiarne Cook with the support of Transom and the Community Media Training Organisation. To learn more about the trailblazing life and work of Helen Oxenham, visit spiritofwoman.com.au/.
If these stories raise any concerns or distress, support is available to you:
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Image Credit: Sarah Dee
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This week, stories about connections transcending through our mortal plane, from the spirit world to our ancestral past.
To start us off, host Mads takes us to Colombo, Sri Lanka, where her grandmother seeks to impart the wisdom of Hindu astrology.
Ancestral Echoes
In our second story, Xueyi reconnects to the tradition of ancestor worship that her family has long upheld. She connects to this on a meaningful level during one of their culture's traditional Spring Festivals.
Content Warning: Please listen with care. This story contains references to paranormal phenomena and death that may be distressing for some listeners.
This story was produced/narrated by Xueyi Zhang and features Shuang Zhang Shuang, Xueyi Xuejian Xuejian, and Zhengying Zou.
Mid-autumn Mooncakes
In our third story, Elieen experiences an incredible connection through food to the people of her culture and their kin.
Produced by Eileen Chong. This story originally aired on the FBi radio fiction program, Or It Didn't Happen.
Pang
Finally, Claire's questions about her ancestors intertwine with a supernatural event at her primary school.
Produced by Sarah Mashman, with contributions from Lea Redfern.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Mixed by Emma Higgins
Image Credit: Xueyi Zhang
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This week, stories about how hard it is to stay focused these days.
Dumb Phones by Sam Irvine
Our first story this week follows this line of thinking, with a personal experiment using old technology.
A Close Shave by Jining Wen
Next up, a barber experiences a time crunch.
Cooking as Distraction by Kepuyan Wu
Then, Kepuyan explores cooking as a form of positive procrastination.
Proustian Memory by Siyi Chen
Next, a story about the power of smell to transport to a different time and place.
Apps That Help You Focus by Yeting Gao
Our final story explores using modern methods to help with focus.
These stories were produced as part of a collaboration between All The Best, the University of Melbourne and the Science Gallery.
University of Melbourne Masters of Journalism students created these audio works relating to the theme of ‘distraction’.
Special thanks to Louisa Lim, Mell Chun, Dan Semo and Corey Martin and to All The Best mentors Persephone Waxman, Thomas Philips, Lisa Divissi and Melanie Bakewell.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Mixed by Emma Higgins
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This week, stories about the burden of expectations and the triumph of defying them.
The Burden of Low Expectations
In our first story, Esther navigates different cultural expectations of disability when she migrates to Australia via Uganda and Sudan.
Content Warning: A note that this story contains examples of discriminatory attitudes towards disability.
This story was made by Carey Scheer for the Purple Orange Podcast. Purple Orange is a South Australian organisation that aims to create a fair world for people with disability. Find out more by visiting their website.
Fashion Liberation
In our second story, Zeb moves back to their home state of Tasmania, and wants to find the right clothes.
Content Warning: Please listen with care as this story contains references gender based violence.
Produced by Sarah Mashman, with contributions from Lea Redfern.
This is an extended version of a story originally produced for the KCRW 24 Hour Radio Race.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Mixed by Emma Higgins
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This week we're bringing you the second half of All The Best's collaboration with Outloud Arts, working with young people in Bankstown to make an audio walking tour about the places that matter to them.
For those who aren’t familiar with Sydney, Bankstown is a suburb located in the South-West Sydney region. Due to the multicultural immigrant demographic and the presence of housing commission properties, certain people characterise the area as being rough, dangerous and downtrodden.
But if you live in Bankstown you know that the suburb can’t be reduced to narrow stereotypes. Through these stories, the young people of Bankstown invite you to discover their home in their own words.
You'll hear stories from Jack Miller, Areebah Armani, Maithly Dhawan, Amy Wong (aka Tofu Pants) and Danielle Lam.
The participants were mentored by director-dramaturg Finn Ó Branagáin and local author Kavita Bedford. The audio stories were recorded by Phoebe Adler-Ryan and Ramon Briant. Editing and sound design by Thomas Phillips. With support from Outloud Arts Creative Producer Nicole Issa.
Go to www.outloud.org.au and find the ‘Stories from Here’ page to finish the audio walking tour. You’ll find the full set of stories and a digital walking tour map.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Mixed by Emma Higgins
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