This week sees another outstanding bunch of artists and performers and general creative minds in to the studio with Richard, as we gear up for the holiday season.

Firstly we have the multi-talented performer Josh Piterman whose latest role is in the musical theatre production known as 'The Last Five Years', running at 45Downstairs in December - sure to provoke some introspective thought for many young couples out there.

Secondly, a gripping interview about the struggles of free-thinking and sometimes dangerously expressive artists, with Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina and founder of the Belarus Free Theatre Company Natalia Kaliada. The pair are in Melbourne running their theatre production 'Burning Doors' at the Arts Centre.

And finally on a cheerier note to to round out the episode, Richard speaks with Melbourne artist Marcia Ferguson about the upcoming MoreArt Public Art Show in the City of Moreland.