What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word iconic?

This week we explore this idea of ‘iconic’! Whether it's a grimy underground club, a 120-year-old train station or a photo that became viral for a really interesting reason.  

 

David & Goliath by Lou Walsh 

 Lou’s takes us to Brunswick in Melbourne to tell the tale of a tiny little bistro.   

Producer: Louis Walsh 

Featuring: Hannah Garvan; Tanzer 

Music: Tanzer - Deep Fried Disco

To join the fight for the Moreland Hotel, head to the GoFundMe. https://www.change.org/p/save-the-iconic-moreland-hotel-bistro

Do you know Arthur Stace? by Rynn Hwang

Rynn takes us to the Central station in Sydney! A significant social hub where commuters inevitably leave footprints or some kind of mark. And she asks a simple question, ‘Do you know Arthur Stace?’

Producer: Rynn Hwang  

Featuring: Rowan Kemp; Gary Deirmendjian 

Tutor: Brett Van Heerekeren

This is an introductory episode to the podcast Perhaps, Eternity - explore with us. It examines the concept of Eternity as a hope to share with those who are going through mental illness and difficult times.

We really love getting stories from USYD!

This story was produced as part of a podcasting unit at USYD. An extra special thanks to Lea Redfern. 

 

Unbelievably Viral by John Thomas 

 Level with me.

 How do you feel about things going viral?

John takes us all the way back to the olden times (2007), to revisit a photo that went viral for reasons that you might not expect.

Production and sound design by John Thomas 

Featuring Murray McKean 

Supervising Production by Jeannine Baker

This story was produced as part of a media unit at the University of Newcastle – special thanks to Dr Jeannine Baker.  

You can find more stories like this here: https://hunterstories.podbean.com/ 

 

All The Best Credits

Host: Gabriella Accaria

Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos 

Production Manager: Kwame Slusher

Digital Trainee: Imogen Brosnan 

Mixed & Compiled: Emma Higgins 

Episode Artwork: Jessamine Lobb

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird

Special shout-out to all our volunteers

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