How to Start a Riot

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How to Start a Riot is a practical field guide to kickstarting collective social, cultural and political change. Every episode, we speak to revolutionaries and experts and to uncover the strategies and stories of collective action. Listen in to get everything you need to start your very own movement…

Rich Brophy


    • Jan 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Riot 1.6 - How to Raise Funds: Tom Dawkins, Founder of StartSomeGood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020


    Talking points include:- The basic (and BIG) mistakes people make when raising funds- When to squeeze your nearest and dearest and when to go wider- How to prove your worth and build your value in the eyes of donors- The critical difference between intention and action- How crowdfunding validates actions- Keeping your community engagedWant more? Explore live projects and start your own on StartSomeGood: https://startsomegood.com/Skill up with their Good Hustle program: https://www.goodhustle.online/.Join the Riot Squad:https://www.richbrophy.com/riot-squad-join

    Riot 1.5 - How to Choose your Change Strategy: Dr. Nick Pendergast, University of Melbourne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019


    Talking points include:- An introduction to three approaches to activism: Revolution, Reform and Withdrawal- The challenges and opportunities for Revolution- Using reform as a stepping stone for bigger change- The strategy of Withdrawal- How comedy, theatre and parody can create cut through- How to mix spectacle and ideology- Policy vs agitationWant more?Check out Nick's work on The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/profiles/nick-pendergrast-5089Join the Riot Squad:https://www.richbrophy.com/riot-squad-join

    Riot 1.4 - How to Lead Through Change: Dr Linda Matula, Change Management and Leadership Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019


    Talking Points include: - Understanding the VUCA forces - How (and why) leadership has changed - What makes great teams tick - Key characteristics of modern leaders - A simple formula for leading through VUCA - Questions every leader should ask themselves daily Want more? Join the Riot Squad

    Riot 1.3 - How to Pick Your Battle: Emily Mulligan, Getup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019


    Talking points include:Using your instincts to pick the right issueScoping out the problem spaceTesting your problem with peoplePicking your momentCommitting for the long road and when to try something newWant more?Learn more (and join) GetUp! via their websiteJoin the Riot Squad

    Riot 1.2 - How to Go Viral: James Brechney, DIY Rainbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019


    Talking Points- How viral movements actually get started- Setting yourself up for success- Reacting and responding as things start to go viral- Spotting the cultural trends- Capitalising on social media mechanics- Empowering followers- Evolving your cause- Leveraging your networkWant more?Check out the DIY Rainbow PageJoin the Riot Squad.

    Riot 1.1 - How to Mobilise a City: Varsha and Ambrose from SchoolStrike4Climate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019


    Talking PointsCreating a unified message for your movementArticulating demands for politiciansUsing the media to amplify your messageStaying strong as a teamStaying on top of protest logisticsBuilding and maintaining partnerships with related NGO’s and activist groups.Want more?Check out the SchoolsStrike4Climate pageJoin the Riot Squad.

    Riot 0.1 - Kicking Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019


    A quick intro to How to Start a Riot.Find out why it exists, what to expect and how to get involved.

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