Auscast Entertainment

Cath and Sarah delight in sharing what they loved about Booker Prize winner Samantha Harvey’s short novel, “Orbital”

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Cath then settles into a cosy chat to author Melanie Cheng. She’s created a delicate and wise novella in which a family’s grief is articulated and haltingly addressed with the adoption of a pet rabbit.

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Michaela enjoys revisiting Margaret Atwood’s enigmatic classic “Alias Grace” with Flinders University Associate Professors, Kylie Cardell and Lisa Bennett.

Guests

Melanie Cheng, General Practitioner and author of “The Burrow”, “Room for a Stranger” and “Australia Day”

Lisa Bennett is Associate Professor of Creative Writing and English at Flinders University. She’s the author of “Viking Women: Life and Lore”. The follow-up volume, “Viking Women: Myth and Magic” is due out this year.

Kylie Cardell is Associate Professor of Creative Writing and English at Flinders University. She’s the author of “Dear World: Contemporary Uses of the Diary” and Editor (with Kate Douglas) of “Telling Tales: Autobiography of Childhood and Youth” and she is the essays Editor for the Australian scholarly journal, “Life Writing”.

 

INSTAGRAM

@lisalhannett

@kyliesays

@text_publishing

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Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Witty banter, lively satire and hysterical millennial discussions. 

Three 30-something Adelaideans, exploring local events and bringing you the best our city has to offer. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.

Follow us on Instagram.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Witty banter, lively satire and hysterical millennial discussions. 

Three 30-something Adelaideans, exploring local events and bringing you the best our city has to offer. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Witty banter, lively satire and hysterical millennial discussions. 

Three 30-something Adelaideans, exploring local events and bringing you the best our city has to offer. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Witty banter, lively satire and hysterical millennial discussions. 

Three 30-something Adelaideans, exploring local events and bringing you the best our city has to offer. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Witty banter, lively satire and hysterical millennial discussions. 

Three 30-something Adelaideans, exploring local events and bringing you the best our city has to offer. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine McKinnon’s tense but tender tale, “To Sing of War”, immerses the reader in the lives of three characters strung across the globe during the dying days of World War II …as the days tick towards the detonation of the first nuclear weapon on Hiroshima.

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Poet Ken Bolton makes a good case for why British writer Beryl Bainbridge should not be forgotten.

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ABC Broadcaster and poet Mike Ladd shares what’s in his tsundoku.

Guests

Catherine McKinnon, author of “To Sing of War” and the Miles Franklin Award shortlisted “Storyland”

Ken Bolton, Australian poet whose most recent collection is titled “Salute”

Our Random Reader is ABC broadcaster and poet Mike Ladd

Other books that get a mention

Catherine McKinnon mentions “The Regeneration Trilogy” by Pat Barker, “Cloud Cukooland” by Anthony Doerr.

Ken Bolton mentions Beryl Bainbridge’s books, “An Awfully Big Adventure”, “Injury Time”, “Master Georgie”, “The Birthday Boys”, “Watson’s Apology”, “According to Queeney” and “A Quiet Life”.

Mike Ladd mentions “The story of Wy-lah, the cockatoo” by Leslie Rees, “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller, “Selected Poems’ by Elizabeth Bishop, “The Years” by Annie Ernaux, “The Pole and Other Stories” by John Coetzee and “Salt Creek” by Lucy Treloar.

INSTAGRAM

@cathmckinnonauthor

@harpercollinsaustralia

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In this episode of Inspired By, host Isabella Taylor sits down with radio legend Sean Craig Murphy, owner of the Australian Radio School. Sean shares his passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of broadcasters, offering insights into how his decades of radio experience have shaped his unique approach to education. From his start as a roller rink DJ to founding one of Australia’s top radio schools, Sean’s journey is packed with lessons on creativity, resilience, and the power of storytelling.

You will hear Sean’s advice for aspiring broadcasters, stories from his career, and why teaching fuels his own creativity. Stay tuned until the end for a behind-the-scenes moment that will leave you smiling!

Find Inspired By on your favourite podcast app via the Auscast Network.

Topics in this episode;

• Sean’s upbringing and early experiences in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
• His start in the radio industry as a DJ at a roller skating rink in Adelaide.
• Transition from DJing to radio, including his first job at Murray Bridge’s 5MU.
• Sean’s training at Vaughan Harvey’s Radio School and its impact on his teaching style.
• Founding the Australian Radio School and his passion for mentoring students.
• Key lessons learned from over 40 years in radio and podcasting.
• His experiences co-hosting Everyday Conspiracy Theories Podcast.
• The creative process of launching a successful podcast from scratch.
• Reflections on the evolution of radio and podcasting as complementary mediums.
• Insights into community radio as a training ground for aspiring announcers.
• Advice for staying creative and resilient in a competitive industry.
• A humorous behind-the-scenes moment at the end of the episode.

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It’s been a year full of laughs, awkward moments, and memorable stories, and we’re wrapping it all up with a “Best Of 2024” special!

Indulge in our weekly Brunch-hour of witty banter and lively discussions with these cheeky 30-somethings. With their relatable humour, vibrant personalities and plenty of ‘blonde-moments’, this entertainment-filled, gossip-style comedy show is perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Tuesday @ 5pm (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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On this weeks episode:

• It’s the grand finale for 2024! Join us as we reflect on a year full of laughs, stories, and unforgettable moments.
• Have you ever been caught doing something you thought you got away with? Celeste get's caught in the act in her most cringe-worthy moment.
• Caught in the act (Part 2): Aaron shares his hilarious story – you don’t want to miss this one!
• Closing a Chapter: We say goodbye to an incredible era as the Voicehouse journey comes to an end.
• Getting into the Christmas spirit (Part 2): We’re taste-testing three festive drinks live on air – which one’s our favorite?
• Closing: A heartfelt farewell with our 2024 “Best Of” reel and goodbyes 🎙️✨

Indulge in our weekly Brunch-hour of witty banter and lively discussions with these cheeky 30-somethings. With their relatable humour, vibrant personalities and plenty of ‘blonde-moments’, this entertainment-filled, gossip-style comedy show is perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.

Follow us on Instagram.

Give us a like on Facebook.

Check us out on TikTok.

 

CREDITS:

Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone.

Panelist: Deanna Carbone.

Content Warning: None.

Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Tuesday @ 5pm (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.