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DOE ST joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

It's all Surf, Music and everything in between. Hosted by Marsh & Sean from the Peninsula Surfriders Club. Featuring special guest, Doe St. with a LIVE studio performance (5 tracks).

How good are the arts?! How good are people who work in the arts?! Wouldn't it be awesome if someone interviewed a bunch of these creative people and made a podcast for everyone to listen to?! Well, you're in luck! Welcome to The Creative Pod, an Australian-based podcast where I, Leya Mackus, chat to an array of artsy individuals working across various creative industries. Join me as I find out about what they do, why they do it, and discuss the importance of arts in our world today. Each episode, I will speak with a creative to hear about the goings-on in their creative life and in their pocket of the arts world. Think performers, directors, musicians, writers, actors, dancers, artists, designers, etc. The intention is to highlight the incredible work and people within Australia's creative industries, and bring insight and inspiration to other existing or aspiring creatives and young people. We'll unpack different creative industries, opportunities, experiences, and challenges (and goodness knows there are lots of those in the arts!), as well as get inspired by some of the brilliant things that are happening within our country and beyond. And, most importantly, we'll hear from a variety of people who know it best, just why the arts are so important in our lives. This podcast is recorded by Radio Carrum, at Karrum Karrum, on the lands of the Bunurong People. I pay my respects to Indigenous Peoples past and present, and feel honoured to share creative stories and conversations on the land where countless creatives and stories have come before me. Episode 1 - Lucinda Cowden Lucinda Cowden is an actor, improvisor, and educator, among many things, and may be most recognisable from her role as ‘Melanie Pearson' in Neighbours. In this episode, she joins me to talk about the varying work-life of an actor, the importance of arts and soap operas in creating empathy and connection in our lives, and the consequences for our world when we undervalue the arts. She also tells us about her new works coming up as part of the Flinders Fringe Festival, on from 27th February - 1st March, 2026. Tickets and more info can be found at https://flindersfringe.com.au

TSUSHIMAMIRE joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

ANTY from THE BENNIES chatted with Nelson & Jesse - Frankston, Touring, Releases, etc. Enjoy!

Bill's special guests were Paddy, who has recently retired after serving 45 years in the police force, his partner, Amanda, and fellow TdC rider, Cindy. Paddy covered everything from life on the force to his passion for cycling and all things TdC. Loads of good stories and plenty of laughs!

Ilana's guest, Ian Nazareth, is an architect, and Director of the Super Urban Lab at RMIT University. His research explores speculative urbanism, computational infrastructures, and data-driven governance. Ian is the founder and director of TRAFFIC, an architectural and urban design practice investigating immersive, post-carbon, and speculative futures for cities. His work has been exhibited and published internationally, including at the Venice Architecture Biennale, Tallinn Architecture Biennale, Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture, Barcelona Architecture Festival, and the Media Architecture Biennale. He is a Research Leader at RMIT's Post-Carbon Research Centre and co-hosts SUP – The Super Urban Podcast.

Not So FKN Typical is a podcast that doesn't quite fit in neat little boxes. Hosted by Steph & Amy, two friends with big feelings, questionable coping mechanisms, and ever changing hyperfixations. Each episode is a little different. Sometimes it's pop culture, sometimes it's mental health, sometimes it's life, parenting, friendship, chaos, or just whatever we're currently obsessed with. Nothing polished. Nothing perfect. Just two humans talking it out and calling it what it is. FKN Typical. This ep is a lighter one, basically a window into what we talk about in the car: comfort shows, nostalgia spirals, rewatch obsessions, why we can't start new series without a full scroll session first, and how fandoms can be both iconic and a bit… intense (hello Taylor Swift discourse

MATT WICKING joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

STIMPIES joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

STU ANDERSON, the maestro of Frankston music, shared the story of Singing Bird Studio and a complete run-down of what to expect at Flippin' The Bird 2026.

CLYDESDALE joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

Ilana's guest, Simon Greenfield, is the Senior Director, Sustainability Services at JLL Asia Pacific, spearheading go-to-market strategy and solution development, integrating Energy and Emissions Reduction with Real Estate Management Services. With a background in interdisciplinary design and management consulting, and a 25-year career in property and infrastructure management spanning strategy, development, and operations, Simon has experience across the full real estate lifecycle. His expertise in commercial management and process optimisation has delivered transformative value for complex mixed-use real estate projects and user-experience programs for Corporate, Government, and Community Organisations across the Asia Pacific region.

Bill's special guests, Matt & Deane, share their journey into cycling, how they got started, and the commitment it takes to push themselves as everyday cyclists. They shared what it's like lining up against professional and semi-professional riders at events, the challenges that come with that level of competition, and why they're determined to achieve as much as they possibly can on the bike.

JUST KANE joined Charmaine for a chat about his music and nationwide tour. Just Kane is playing at Bad Decisions Bar tomorrow night, Feb 6.

Jordan & Will from PENINSULA RISING joined Ami & Marcus for a chat about their music and arts collective. Peninsula Rising's debut event, 'Summer Send Off', is coming to Balnarring Social Club on March 1st. Featuring live music from - Paradise Valley, Alexis Remi, Clydesdale.

Ilana's guest, Fiona Dunin, established FMD Architects in 2005 with a focus on design intensive projects of varying scales and types. Fiona merges the two disciplines of interior design and architecture. Her experience is diverse, with a range of projects including residential, major retail and institutional projects over the last 30 years. The detailed nature of her work, coupled with her extensive research into materials and product development is reflected in the rich interiors and architecture produced.

ALEXIS REMI joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

HANDGRENADE HEARTS joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

A WHALE CALLED PHOENIX joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

MISS COMMUNICATION joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

Ilana's guest is Simon Knott, founding director of BKK Architects. Simon has been involved in some of the most complex architectural and urban design projects undertaken in Victoria in the last decade, requiring considerable leadership and management skills to coordinate large subconsultant teams, navigate a myriad economic, social, cultural and political issues and successfully liaise with multiparty, cross-agency stakeholders to deliver high quality, world-leading projects. These have involved in-depth consultation with Indigenous organisations, including the Wurundjeri Council and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. Simon has worked extensively in design advocacy. This has been through his many roles in broadcast and print media, most notably as a member of 3RRR's The Architects radio show. He is a founding member of the Shire of Mornington Design Advisory Panel (DAP) and has been a contributing member for 15 years continuously and is currently a member of the OVGA Design Review Panel. Simon is also an elected member of the AIA National Council, The Chair of the AIA Vic Chapter Awards Committee and very active in other professional bodies.

NYMPH SPIT joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

SOLDIERS ROAD joined us for a chat and a live performance in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

Luke and Chris discuss Chris Benoit and give a Mt Rushmore on Animals

KIM SALMON joined us for a chat and played 6 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

Ilana's guest is Dr Danièle Hromek, a Saltwater woman of Budawang/Dhurga/Yuin and Burrier/Dharawal ancestry, with French and Czech heritage. Danièle is a spatial designer and Country-centred designer. Danièle is the first Indigenous person in Australia to achieve a PhD in built environment and spatial disciplines. Her research and experience contributed to the Connecting with Country framework and Designing with Country discussion piece by Government Architect NSW. As director of Djinjama, Danièle's methodologies lead their approach to working with Country. Her work as a researcher, educator and cultural advisor brings Country, culture and community to the built environment by creating spaces to substantially affect Indigenous rights and culture. Danièle holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Design), and Bachelor of Design (Interior Spatial Design, Performance major). Danièle has been recognised as an Honorary Fellow at the University of Western Sydney for contributions to the cultural enhancement of the Western Sydney region, and has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Australian Institute of Architects for her contributions to the profession of Architecture and Design.

Health in 2026 is beginning to feel different — less about following the “perfect” plan, and more about understanding what actually fits real life. In this episode, Michelle explores the shift away from one-size-fits-all health advice and towards more personalised, realistic approaches to wellbeing. Why has traditional health messaging left so many people feeling tired and frustrated? Why goals like “weight loss” often point to deeper needs, and why context — work, family, stress, sleep, and mental load — matters far more than most plans account for. This is a conversational episode designed to help you think differently about what you actually need, rather than what you've been told you should want. If health has started to feel heavy or complicated, this offers a calmer, more compassionate way forward. https://www.michellekuklinski.com/

Sean from Peninsula Surfriders Club joined Ami & Marsh for a chat about their brilliant Victorian-wide Teams Surfing Comp and After Party this Saturday Jan 24 featuring - C.O.F.F.I.N, Body Maintenance, The Gnomes, Lothario, Korboy, DJ Annaliese Replica.

RIVIERA chatted with Dan & Tina about their stunning debut EP 'Blue Mind Theory'.

GOOSE BAY joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

In this episode Luke and Chris discuss Bohemian Grove, Irma Grese and give a Mt Rushmore on Sandwiches.

Bill's special guest, Warren, shares his story of growing up in Horsham, his love of Cricket, working for Cricket Victoria and Bowls Victoria, getting a pilot's licence at 16, and his connection to Smoky Dawson, and many other stories.

Matt Young from KING PARROT chatted with Jackson from 'Jackson's Music Moments' about the early days of the band, music influences, Pantera, stage diving injury, and the latest album.

Last ep of ON THE UP for the year and Ami and Marsh are asking whether the Xmas spirit is alive and well? And does Australia need more carolling? Reflect on the year that was, contemplate what this time of year really means, and enjoy a sneak peek at our new 2026 format focused on getting the local community On The Up with us.

REPLACE.TODAY podcast is all about recycling and the circular economy. This episode examines the topic of single-use cups. We also explore Melamine definition and advising to withhold melamine-based cups and other kitchenware usage. SPOILER: Single-use cups and lids can be recycled at 7-eleven stores with the Simply Cups company. More - www.replace.today/

Ilana's guest is Alec Tzannes, Founding Director of Tzannes, a leading architecture and urban design practice based in Sydney, Australia. He established the studio's distinctive design philosophy, with its emphasis on intellectual rigour, collaboration, sustainability and a strong sense of ethics. Alec studied Architecture at the University of Sydney and later at Colombia University in New York. He served as Dean of the Built Environment at the University of New South Wales for nearly a decade and is now Professor Emeritus (Practice). He established Tzannes in the early 1980s and it has grown to become a recognised leader in designing Australia's built environment – from homes, workplaces, and institutions to large city-shaping projects. The practice's work spans beyond the architecture of a building, seamlessly integrating across design disciplines. Over the past 40 years, Tzannes' commitment to design excellence has been recognised with over 200 international, national and state awards in all the specialised fields of design that the practice undertakes. In 2006-7 Alec served as the National President of the Australian Institute of Architects and in 2018, was awarded the AIA's Gold Medal, its highest accolade.

THE GNOMES joined us for a chat and played 4 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

EASTFERNS joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

FINN KIRBY joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

SUGARGUM joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

HARLEY LUSCOMBE joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

HZED joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

DEAD ED joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

ILLUDE joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

Ilana's special guest is John Gollings AM holds a Master's degree in Architecture from RMIT University and an Honorary Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Architects. He is Adjunct Professor, School of Media and Communications, RMIT University. He works in the Asia-Pacific region as an architectural photographer, much of the work involving long-term cultural projects especially in India, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Libya and New Guinea. He specialises in the documentation of cities, old and new, often from the air. He has had a particular interest in the cyclic fires and floods that characterise the Australian landscape and he documents these with aerial photography. He was co-creative director of the Venice Architectural Biennale in 2010. His work is held in a litany of national and international collections, and have been published extensively in numerous books and monographs. Golling's work has been included in significant major exhibitions and solo-retrospectives nationally and abroad. He has twice received the Australian Institute of Architects Presidents Prize and in 2013 he was awarded the inaugural William J. Mitchell International Committee Prize by the Australian Institute of Architects. In 2016 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for ‘significant service to photography through the documentation of iconic architectural landmarks in Australia and the Asia Pacific region'.

In this episode Luke and Chris discuss Freak Shows, Mollusks and give a Mt Rushmore on Icy Poles and Ice Creams.

FRONTS joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

CELLTOWERS joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

GIRL KITCHEN joined us for a chat and played 5 tracks live in our Radio Carrum studio. Enjoy!

Bill's special guest, Glenda, is the current World Gran Fondo Champion in both the Time Trial and Road Race events for her age group. Glenda dives into how she became a World Champion, the training process behind her success, and what's next on her journey.