SPUN Stories

SPUN Stories

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SPUN Stories episodes

  • Ep15: A Possum And A Phd

    Kalinda Griffiths is no stranger to battles. She's battled against wildlife, battled for her own life, and battled for the life of those in need.

    Storyteller – Kalinda Griffiths
    Story producer – Tamara Howie

    Told at an event at the 2016 Garrmalang Festival.

    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

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    9 min
  • Ep14: Reduced To Prayers

    As an exchange student, Tig struggled with an almighty problem in one of Japan's most crowded public toilets. A word of warning – this story contains a lot of poo! (And some strong language).

    Storyteller – Tig Hogg
    Story producer - Johanna Bell

    Told at an event at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, around the theme 'Connections'.
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    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  • Ep13: Long Drive To Love

    Nick was on the road to the Top End when she first heard Weed's voice down the line. They crossed paths at the perfect time...
    Contains strong language.

    Storytellers – Nick and Weed
    Story producer – Tamara Howie

    Told at a live event at Brown's Mart Theatre in 2016, where the theme was 'Chemistry'.
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    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • Ep12: When Your Heaven Becomes Real

    Even in the chaos of war, Joyce Hakim could enjoy the small things in life – as long as she held onto her dream. This is her story of survival.

    Storyteller – Joyce Hakim
    Story producer – Johanna Bell

    This story was told at our third event, held at Darwin Festival, around the theme 'Survival'.
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    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  • Ep11: Running With The Pack

    Rhys Higgins and his mate Chrisso land jobs in the ice cold Rocky Mountains. But first they must prove themselves as members of the pack...of huskies.

    Storyteller - Rhys Higgins
    Story Producer - Patrick Horton

    Told at a SPUN live event at Darwin Festival in 2016, with the theme WILD.
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    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  • Ep10: Somebody's Lying To You Sis

    Sue Phoo first visited the Northern Territory on a Year 10 excursion. Something happened on that trip that would call her back to the Territory many years later to make a self-discovery she never saw coming.
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    Storyteller – Sue Phoo
    Story producer – Johanna Bell

    Told at a SPUN live event in 2017 at Northern Territory Library, with the theme UNCOVERED.
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    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  • Ep9: At The Front Line

    When Dr Jacob Jacob arrived at Alice Springs Hospital he wasn't prepared for the number of stabbing victims presenting to the ED. But it was data, not medical skills, that helped him seek change for his patients.

    Storyteller - Jacob Jacob
    Story Producer - Jess Ong

    Told at a SPUN live event at Darwin Festival in 2016, with the theme WILD.

    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • Ep8: The Good, The Dad and The Angsty

    It's the 1980s in working-class Britain and Rebecca's single father is valiantly raising his troublemaking daughter.

    Storyteller – Rebecca Day
    Story producer – Johanna Bell

    Told at a SPUN live event in 2017 at Northern Territory Library, with the theme UNCOVERED.

    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  • Ep7: Our Stories Are Connected

    Richard is a saltwater man born and raised in Darwin. Even though he calls the Top End home, it was a trip to his Mum's country back when he was seven, that really opened his eyes.

    Storyteller – Richard 'Tjapaljarri' Fejo
    Story producer – Johanna Bell

    Told at a live event at the Darwin Entertainment Centre for the 2016 Garrmalang Festival.

    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  • Ep6: Closing In On Peter Falconio's Killer

    Former police investigator Colleen Gwynne shares her remarkable story about being handed one of Australia's most famous murder cases and how it ultimately changed her.

    Storyteller – Colleen Gwynne
    Story producer – Johanna Bell

    Told at a live event at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in 2015, where the theme was CONNECTIONS.
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    SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website.
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    Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong
    Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen
    Executive Producer - Johanna Bell
    Online Producer - Caddie Brain

    SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport.

    Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

About SPUN Stories

From the publisher's feed

SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night in Darwin, the capital city of Australia's Northern Territory! Join us and be transported to the wondrous backyards, communities and lives of Territory locals, where you'll hear illuminating stories that aren't ALL about crocodiles...

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