Wright Here, Right Now

This episode was recorded on the 18th of January 2021. In it, we are interviewing our Dad's Dad (our Oupa). Sadie has joined us for the interview. You can also hear other family members at times. In August 2021, Oupa died after a long illness with bowel cancer. As a result, we have decided not to edit the contents, and instead remember Oupa as the sometimes polarising figure that he was. In his usual style he recounts his early childhood through to the current times. With Father's Day 2023 three days away we figured it was time to publish it. Please send any comments or suggestions to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this episode, we review our favourite podcasts (not including our own, of course!) Short and curly Smash boom best Story Pirates --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this episode, we discuss some of the more ridiculous inventions we have discovered on the internet and come up with two of our own! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

Welcome to the first episode of the podcast formerly known as The Wright Talk. We decided to give the name of the previous podcast to Dr Whitney Wright, a dentist from the USA who has been making episodes about mental health. So now we have Wright Here, Right Now, a light-hearted, child-friendly podcast. We don't know where it's headed, but Episode 1 discusses weird animal names and Alice makes up a story on the spot! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

Another episode we recorded when we were travelling in Arizona. We spoke to our mum's dad (our Grandpa). Grandpa talks to us about his childhood in Saskatchewan and about studying to be a veterinarian. This is another enjoyable episode. What is the fastest growing sport in the world? (Hint: it is named after a dog). Enjoy! Like us? Then rate us! (Please!) Comments? Suggestions? email thewrightalkpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

After a long delay, we recorded an episode when we were travelling in Arizona. We spoke to our mum's mum (our Grandma). From her rural upbringing to her work as a doctor in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, she has lived a very interesting life. We learnt a lot during our recording, and our mum did too. Enjoy! Like us? Then rate us! (Please!) Comments? Suggestions? email thewrightalkpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

After a week off, the kids chat today about their passions. Oliver loves history so he explains the significance of Remembrance Day. Annabelle waxes lyrical about Christmas and both kids then get a first aid lesson from their little sister. Enjoy. The kids are keen (desperate?) for guests or topics for the show. Please send any ideas to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com. They can do interviews over the phone if you want to make an appearance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

After a few weeks off, Annabelle is interviewed by Cristy in this episode. She talks about her recent Camp Quality experience as well as today's Kiddyhawk mud run. Alice offers her usual insights as well. Disclaimer: at around the 20:30 mark Alice lets out a blood-curdling scream. We can reassure you that she is fine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this, the second part of our interview with Alex, we discover more about what motivates him and how he has influenced childhood cancer education. (Hint: he has his own Medikids comic!) What is his favourite movie, food and dessert? How would he change the world if he could time travel? After 6 weeks (Dad was a bit slack one week) and 5 guests, we say goodbye to our Childhood Cancer Awareness Month series. Until next year! Email us: thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com. Leave a review, give us 5 stars! (Please!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

This is the first part of a two part interview with Alex La Rossa. In this episode we will be speaking about the positives of being in hospital with cancer. We asked him about his favourite sports, movies, foods and his plans for the future. Alex is a passionate individual who survived cancer (ALL at age 13) and is doing his best to make a difference in the lives of cancer sufferers and survivors. He was recognised for his efforts with the award of 2018 Young Leader Award by The Kid' Cancer Project. Suggestions or comments? Send them to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com and leave a review here on on iTunes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this episode, we interviewed Luke, Charlotte and Nicholas Forwood. Below is the information provided by their Mum, who was also part of the interview. In 2013, when Nicholas was 2 years old he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Stage IV, High Risk and underwent treatment for the next 18 months at Westmead Children's Hospital. At the start he was given a 50% chance of survival and as treatment progressed his chances of survival decreased, although his cancer was responding to treatment it was not as well as the doctors hoped. Luke and Charlotte really wanted to do something for their little brother and so decided to do a head shave to raise money in his honour, knowing that the money that they raised would not benefit Nicholas but would go towards helping future families and kids. This head shave turned into a passion for raising both funds and awareness about childhood cancer, for all of us! There have been newspaper, TV and website interviews; speeches at charity events, school and a parliamentarian breakfast in Canberra; they have organised and run various smaller fund-raising events; and are honoured to do any promotional videos, photos and letters etc asked by TKCP. They came to their own conclusion that 'awareness leads to funding, which leads to research which leads to a cure'. They started off hoping to raise $500-$1,000, and have since raised well over $130,000 for The Kids Cancer Project and the flow on effect of their raising awareness is immeasurable. Luke and Charlotte were recently presented with Youth Ambassador Awards from TKCP for all the efforts. You will love this episode as much as we loved recording it. As always, send comments and suggestions to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com and please continue to support kids cancer charities, especially The Kids' Cancer Project (www.thekidscancerproject.org.au). Don't forget to leave a 5-star review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this, our second episode for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we interviewed Zach Rowney. (http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/stories/february-2018/wonder-boys). Zach is an amazing 10-year-old who was inspired to raise money for the Kids' Cancer Project After losing a close friend and neighbour. Zach continues to encourage others to give money and time to help find a cure for cancer. Later this month, on the 27th of September, he is hosting a fundraising dinner at Table 426 in Corrimal (http://table426.com.au/). Everyone is invited, tickets are $80 per head. For more info, contact us at thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com or see the show photo. Zach is also an active recycler and all proceeds go to The Kids Cancer Project. Last year he raised over $5000 walking from Thirroul to Wollongong. Zach has a big future ahead of him and his attitude and message put most adults to shame. Enjoy the episode, it's a great one. Suggestions? Complaints? Tell us! thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We are very pleased and honoured to be able to present some interviews with amazing people who have played an important role in others' cancer journey. Our first guest is James Rutten. James is 9 years old and lives in Western Australia. Earlier this year James walked the 41km Bibbulmun Track to raise over $7100 to help kids with cancer. (https://charityfundraiser.everydayhero.com/au/james-2) He was inspired to do so after losing his mate Declan to neuroblastoma in 2017. http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/stories/february-2018/wonder-boys (James appears on this page along with next week's guest Zach Rowney). At the time of uploading this episode, James is participating in Superkids Superheroes, a 600km motorised scooter challenge in rural Western Australia, from Bridgetown to Perth (https://youtu.be/PiHDHVocG8Q). This charity ride donates 100% of funds raised to the Kids Cancer Project. (http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/donate) Please see the links below to like and follow Superkids Superheroes on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/superkidssuperheroes/) and visit their fundraising page (http://www.superkidssuperheroes.com.au/ or https://superkids-superheroes-2018.everydayhero.com/au/donations) to help them raise funds to find a cure for childhood cancer. If you enjoyed this episode, have a suggestion for a future guest or an improvement or if you want to be interviewed, please contact us via email us at thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com. Please give us a 5-star rating or leaving a review on your podcast app. Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

We interview our Ouma (grandmother). We learned a lot about her early life in South Africa and how she came to live in Australia. Who is her favourite child? What advice does she have for grandparents and what is her saddest moment? As always, please rate us, leave a comment and send all suggestions for topics, segments and questions to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this episode our uncle Steven will be talking to us about his job and his life. We learn some Welsh, and some good tips about fashion too. We discover why fashion is important and who is the most fashionable animal. Alice describes her family and what does "too many cooks spoil the broth" mean to a child? Special thanks to Ellen from Cardiff for her email and please, give us a review and drop us a line to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this week's episode, we interviewed Col Reynolds. Col discusses the reasons behind starting the Kids' Cancer Project charity and talks about where it's headed. He reveals some surprising personal details and explains his hopes for the future. At 24:18 In a new segment called Ask Alice, Alice tells us where babies come from. Remember to send any suggestions to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com and to kindly leave a review on iTunes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this episode we interview Oliver who is usually the person interviewing!!! We hear about his school life, his desired super power and MORE. We also learn all about littering from Alice. 0:00 Oliver Wright and his musings. 9:30 Einstein was not crazy - or was he? 13:16 Alice discusses littering 14:15 The heater turns on - sorry for the background noise! Remember to leave a 5 star rating and review and send any suggestions for future guests and comments to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this week's episode, we talk to our mum, Cristy Wright, who is a nurse. She talks to us about what it's like having kids and how stressful her job is. She also tells us what makes nursing such an important and enjoyable job and how we can keep her happy at home. We also have some jokes. Please remember to give us a 5-star rating on iTunes and to subscribe and send any suggestions or comments to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this episode we interview our fellow cohost Annabelle Wright. She tells us all about her life during her cancer including and ups and downs. Annabelle also tells us about her favourite part during cancer and the support she received during her treatment. She was very excited about this episode and is happy to be on the other side of the microphone. Please subscribe and give us a 5 star rating on iTunes and send any future show suggestions to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com. Also, please consider donating to Camp Quality https://www.campquality.org.au/donate) and The Kids' Cancer Project http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/ways-to-donate/donate-to-cancer-research). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

*Spoiler Alert* In this episode, my 4 friends and I review Ant-Man and The Wasp. We include a review, a recap and delve into some main parts of the movie. If you haven't watched other Marvel movies, this review may contain some spoilers and may be confusing. My friends and I aren't professionals so please don't be too harsh in your reviews but you have any suggestions, please send them to thewrighttalkpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

In this episode we talk to our Dad (David) and ask him about his job, stress and his favourite food. We will also talk about breaking news and tell you some (sort of) funny jokes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message

Oliver and Annabelle interview their little sister Alice in this, the inaugural episode of The Wright Talk. Alice gives her perspective on what matters in life, including her favourite activities, the superpower she would choose if she had the choice and her take on germ theory. Hey, every great (and not so great) podcast has to start somewhere! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wright-here-right-now/message