Ryan and Jacob catch up with Jules Faber ahead of this year's StoryArts Festival of Children's Literature, in Ipswich from October 14-18. Jules Faber is a cartoonist, caricature artist, illustrator and finished artist located in Coffs Harbour. Jules has illustrated over thirty books, most of them for children.

Conor Chissell introduces you to StoryArts Festival special guest Lisa Shanahan. The StoryArts Festival of Children's Literature is held every two years in Ipswich.This year's event runs from October 13-18, supported by Phoenix Radio.

Since two couples met by chance at a music festival some years ago, Brisbane-based 'surf-gaze' indie rock band The Double Happiness have been a shimmering addition into the Brisbane local music scene with live sets and recordings that make you feel like you're talking a brisk walk by the beach - with maybe the possibility of rain. Alistair Artesi sits down with the whole band to discuss the muse behind the songs, the recording of a new album, and most of all, the over-abundance of cat videos online!

Meet two of the presenters at this year's StoryArts Festival. Ipswich's own children's literature festival is held every year. The 2019 event runs from October 14-19. Mitch Drake introduces you to Emma Middleton, who uses a secret weapon to get children interested in books, and teacher-librarian Megan Daley. Interviews by Courtney Heck.

Issy and Bridget speak about their experiences with mental health and how you can make your own promise at https://1010.org.au/make-a-promise/

If this discussion brings up any issues for you and you need to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 13 1114.

Jess Clarke and Danen Eadie take you to Corinda State High School in Brisbane's south-west, as part of Phoenix Radio's annual #USQgoesbacktoschool series of outside broadcasts. Produced by Zaine Harvey and Gabrielle O'Brien. Technical support by Byron Queale, Mitch Drake and Tyler Brennan.

Ryan and Jack welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Phoenix Radio studios and the resemblance to a famous bear is uncanny!

Ryan and Jack put the case for climate change, outlining seven reasons for Ipswich to embrace global warming.

We all cheer when we witness sport's greatest moments before our eyes, but have you ever wondered what your favourite player did before the game, or what she'll do after? Listen to the USQ sports podcast 'The Showers' hosted by our own Ben Maslen that discusses the business and personal side of professional sports, the unseen stories of Australia's toughest competitions, featuring high profile guests and their equally informed opinions.

In this fourth episode, Ben discusses the media's effect on sports. For example, the controversial stories that get shoved in our face, overshadowing the amazing achievements by determined players. Featuring disability sports promoter and radio broadcaster Shayne Rudd and Channel 7 sports reporter Ben Davis. Conceived, produced and presented by Benjamin Maslen at the University of Southern Queensland.

USQ's Phoenix Radio is proud to support the StoryArts Festival Ipswich, as the event's "Media Partner". This week and next, you're meeting a whole range of writers and illustrators who are in town for the festival. Some of them don't have far to travel, living right here in southeast Queensland. Others have flown from in from interstate and overseas. Phoenix Radio's Danen Eadie introduces you to Mark Wilson, a multiple award-winning author/illustrator with 17 books in print worldwide in nine languages. Mark has a particular passion for Australian history and the environment, particularly endangered animals, exploring these themes through his picturebooks and workshops.