Ali told me about his comedy career so far, how he found his way onto that path after feeling lost in his life, and I managed to convince him that there are more wheels in the world than doors.

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Ali's Hidden Gem

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Listen to All I Do is Fail

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Musician, producer, and member of the 8 person collective Vibe World Order, Reg Mason told me about his eclectic musical tastes, the dynamics of working in such a large group, and about his new EP - Speedway Deluxe.

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Reg's Hidden Gem

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Listen to Speedway Deluxe

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Comedian & writer Joe Wells told me about writing his book Touch and Go Joe on his experiences with OCD, his way into comedy, and his upcoming book about neurodivergence and it's advantages.

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Joe's Hidden Gem

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Pre-order Joe's Upcoming Book

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I spoke to filmmaker and YouTuber George Thompson about his travels in China, studying Daoism, and his first feature-length film: Journey to the East. You can watch it by clicking the link below.

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George's Hidden Gem

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Watch 'Journey to the East'

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Shiny Joe told me all about his experiences with his various musical projects, including POND, Tame Impala, and his solo work. He also shared some stories behind his new album, and how the isolation of Perth affects the recording process.

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Joe's Hidden Gem

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Buy Joe's New Album

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I spoke to actor & writer Millie Wood-Downie about the success of her debut one-woman show There Was a Little Girl, receiving arts council funding, and finding her own way into the world of acting.

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Millie's Hidden Gem

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Millie's Website

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Author, journalist and gardener Alice Vincent spoke to me about her reconnection with plants after having moved to the city, her teenage years living life through the pages of the NME, and tells us it's ok to kill the occasional houseplant.

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Alice's Hidden Gem

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I spoke to LA based musician Jack Name about being considered 'underground', what makes a music scene, and his newest album, Magic Touch. You can listen to it here.

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Jack's Hidden Gem

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I spoke to the poet Maggie Smith about being a bookworm as a kid, the unusual experience of having your poem go viral, and hearing Meryl Streep read your work.

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Maggie's Hidden Gem

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I spoke with mixed media collage artist Cydne Coleby about how people relate to the traumatic themes in her work, hear stories of the effects of hurricanes in the Bahamas, and how hard it is to make it as an artist when you live on a remote island.

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Cydne's Hidden Gem

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WFTP Links

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