Aspiring screenwriter and RMIT University media graduate Olivia Jones reflects on co-directing and co-producing her first documentary short film, co-writing and starring in the comedy short film Trip, and writing the first draft of a feature-length screenplay.

Watch Life in Colour: https://www.mediafactory.org.au/2024-real-people-reel-lives/2024/10/22/life-in-colour/

Watch Trip: https://www.mediafactory.org.au/2025-beyond-a-joke-beyond-a-genre/trip/

Read the treatment for A Pastiche: https://bpb-ap-se2.wpmucdn.com/mediafactory.org.au/dist/7/2807/files/2024/06/Treatment-A-Pastiche-by-Olivia-Jones.pdf

Bachelor of Communication (Media) at RMIT University: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-communication-media-bp221

Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaa_joness_/

Clips from Life in Colour, Pretentious Pleasantries, SYN 1700 and Trip used with permission.

Credits:

Host: Samantha Fremont

Guest: Olivia Jones

Production: Samantha Fremont

Recorded in Melbourne on 13 December 2025

Editing: Samantha Fremont

Acknowledgement of Country:

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Multi-passionate creative Miles Champtaloup chats about his multimedia journey. We dive into his rap music, his experience working on Pretentious Pleasantries — the satire murder mystery TV special we created with our class at RMIT University — and his philosophical street interview series, produced as his creative graduation project. From music to media experiments, Miles shares the inspiration, challenges, and stories behind his work, giving listeners a front-row seat to his creative process.

Credits:

Host: Samantha Fremont

Guest: Miles Champtaloup

Production: Samantha Fremont

Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne on 2 October 2025

Editing: Samantha Fremont

Champtaloup/Big The Champ music video footage used with permission.

Pretentious Pleasantries archive footage by Samantha Fremont, Ruth Richards, Celia Chen and RMIT University Bachelor of Communication (Media) students, used with permission.

Watch Pretentious Pleasantries: https://www.mediafactory.org.au/2025-ready-camera-one/2025/06/02/major-production-pretentious-pleasantries/

Bachelor of Communication (Media) at RMIT University: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-communication-media-bp221

Acknowledgement of Country:

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Ethereal musician Serendipiti dives into her musical journey so far. We chat about her experience performing at BigSound, the stories behind her recent songs, and what fans can expect from her upcoming debut EP. Whether you’re discovering her music for the first time or already a fan, this conversation is a peek behind the curtain of Serendipiti’s creative world.

Credits:

Host: Samantha Fremont

Guest: Serendipiti

Production: Samantha Fremont

Recorded on Riverside on 2 December 2025

Editing: Samantha Fremont (using Riverside)

Special Thanks: Real Feels Music

Acknowledgement of Country:

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Turrbal and Yuggera/Jagera people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Musician Ben Provest discusses the creative journey behind his new single, "Trying to Be Brave," and explores the unique environment of the Fish Factory artist residency program in Iceland, where artists from various disciplines come together. Ben shares insights into his songwriting process, the inspiration drawn from Iceland's stunning landscapes, and the collaborative spirit that fuels his music. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, bravery, and the power of music.

Credits:

Host: Samantha Fremont

Guest: Ben Provest

Production: Samantha Fremont

Recorded on Riverside on 25 November 2025

Editing: Samantha Fremont (using Riverside)

Special Thanks: On The Map PR

Acknowledgement of Country:

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Director Clair Seoud discusses the success of her documentary film Beyond the Curl and her creative journey as a student in the Bachelor of Communication (Media) program at RMIT University.

Credits:

Host: Samantha Fremont

Guest: Clair Seoud

Production: Samantha Fremont

Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne on 29 September 2025

Editing: Samantha Fremont

Beyond the Curl short documentary film: https://vimeo.com/874672186

Bachelor of Communication (Media) degree at RMIT University: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-communication-media-bp221 

How Far We’ve Come short documentary film: https://vimeo.com/1130183105

Kansai University Summer/Winter School program — Learning Osaka, The Mercantile Capital of Japan: https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Kokusai/short_term/

Acknowledgement of Country:

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Host Samantha and musician Emma Yue dive into turning a simple guitar-and-voice song into a full studio production and music video, audience moments that make live performances unforgettable, and Emma’s top local indie musician picks. Plus, we talk about social media, Taylor Swift, and how the space you listen to music in can completely change the experience. Perfect for music lovers and anyone curious about what goes on behind the scenes of creating and performing music.

Content warning: This episode includes explicit language

Credits:

Host: Samantha Fremont

Guest: Emma Yue

Production: Samantha Fremont

Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne on 30 September 2025

Editing: Samantha Fremont

Acknowledgement of Country:

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Samantha sits down with creative all-rounder Marceline Rose Di Bartolomeo to discuss writing and directing across both theatre and audio drama, creative writing for the University of Melbourne’s renowned student magazine Farrago, and author goals for the year ahead.

Script Roulette podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CsN8jUcAIeatSSaLkS7dy

Farrago: https://farragomagazine.com/In true Take One fashion, there was an issue with the video recording of Samantha, but the show must go on.

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Credits:

Host: Samantha Fremont

Guest: Marceline Rose Di Bartolomeo

Production: Samantha Fremont

Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne

Editing: Samantha Fremont

Acknowledgement of Country:

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

In this heartfelt episode, singer-songwriter Kaiyah Mercedes opens up about love, heartbreak, and the beauty of finding community through music. We dive into grief, growth, and the courage it takes to share your truth with the world.

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Credits:

Host: Samantha Fremont

Guest: Kaiyah Mercedes

Production: Samantha Fremont

Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne

Editing: Samantha Fremont

Acknowledgement of Country:

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Curious about why I started Take One with Samantha Fremont? 🎙️ In this debut episode, I share my journey from hosting live TV to producing radio on SYN Media, and what inspired me to launch this podcast.

I dive into:

• My experiences hosting live TV and creating the radio show Earl Grey

• Behind-the-scenes lessons and memorable moments from SYN Media

• My goals for the show and dream guests I hope to bring on

• My media studies at RMIT University, including 4 specialised studio units

Whether you’re interested in media, podcasting, or just hearing the story behind a new show, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at my journey and ambitions.

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Credits:

Host: Josie Armstrong

Guest: Samantha Fremont

Production: Josie Armstrong and Samantha Fremont

Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne

Editing: Samantha Fremont

Clips from 1700 and Earl Grey used with permission from SYN Media.

Behind the scenes clips and group photo from Pretentious Pleasantries used with permission from RMIT University.

Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.