Podcasts about cultural fund

Andrea Day is a multidisciplinary artist, cultural advocate, accomplished musician, and citizen of the Muscogee Nation. With a profound connection to her culture, Andrea infuses Mvskoke fine art with a contemporary twist through her distinctive medium that combines acrylic paint and meticulously hand-sewn seed beads on stretched canvas. Her dedication to cultural preservation and innovation in ancestral traditions shines through her unique art form, which draws inspiration from the natural world and the collaborative spirit she experienced during her years in New York City.Andrea's artistic journey is marked by her innovative “Acrybead™” technique, which seamlessly blends acrylic paint with intricately hand-sewn seed beads, creating a visually vibrant and culturally rich medium, honoring an ancient Mvskoke beadwork tradition while pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. Andrea showcases her original works and designs through her company, A. Day's Work LLC, offering enhanced giclée prints that incorporate glass bead enhancements to create a three-dimensional effect. Recent solo exhibitions include “Evolve or Perish” at the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center, OKC, in June 2024; and her premiere solo exhibition “A. Day's Work” at the Historic Carnegie Library in Guthrie, OK, in 2023. These exhibitions provided a unique opportunity for viewers to experience Andrea's original artworks and gain insight into her artistic process.Her career in New York City was distinguished by notable achievements, including a solo debut recital at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall in 2014 and a television debut on "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" in 2013. Andrea also curated the “Relevant: Reflection - Reformation - Revival” exhibition for AMERINDA, hosted at the Nathan Cummings Foundation in NYC in 2009. This exhibition challenged conventional perceptions of First American art, complemented by her essay, “Relevant: Rethinking American Indian Art,” with an introduction by Dorothy Lichtenstein. Additionally, Andrea made her Off-Broadway debut in William S. Yellow Robe, Jr.'s "Thieves" at The Public Theater in 2009.During her time in New York, Andrea actively contributed to the cultural landscape as a Cultural Development Fund Panelist for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. In this role, she assessed numerous organizations' cultural services and facilitated the distribution of The Cultural Fund across multiple fiscal years, enhancing the fine arts community in the city.Andrea's academic background includes a Master of Music in Flute Performance from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Pennsylvania State University. She was a Doc Tate Nevaquaya Scholar at the University of Oklahoma and received an American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship in 2004.Now residing in Oklahoma with her husband and daughter, Andrea continues to devote her time and talent to creating new work and supporting her community. Her dedication to cultural and language preservation, coupled with her innovative artistic vision, has allowed her to play a significant role in the Native and broader artistic communities.https://adayswork.arthttps://adayswork.art/instagram

Send us a Text Message.We are back with another tale we collected on the road.It seems things go bump in the night a lot in New Town, Colchester...particularly on Harsnett Road.Eerie Essex on the road was supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund, who provided funding and support for this undertaking. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Just search for Eerie Essex!You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon:https://ko-fi.com/eerieessexhttps://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex....or by leaving us a review.Support the Show.

Ali Cobby Eckermann, Brad Darkson, Dominic Guerrera and Karen Wyld | What remains after colonisation? After heartbreak? After protest? Like the rocks, First Peoples remain. Co-editors and contributors of The Rocks Remain anthology discuss continuation and the power of story. Ali Cobby Eckermann, Brad Darkson, Dominic Guerrera, and Karen Wyld in-conversation. Supported by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund. Event details: Wed 06 Mar, 2:30pm

With Rachel Perkins | David Marr confronts uncomfortable truths with his customary courage and acuity in a conversation with Rachel Perkins. Supported by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund. Event details: Wed 06 Mar, 1:15pm

With Nicholas Jose | Alexis Wright's new novel is both a grand allegorical epic and a book for our times, engaging with Aboriginal sovereignty and the impact of global warming. Join the author in conversation with Nicholas Jose. This project is supported by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund. Event details: Sat 02 Mar, 5:00pm

With Charlotte Wood | Mature love is the subject of Christos Tsiolkas' latest novel, The In-Between. He speaks with Charlotte Wood about intertwining the personal and political in his fiction. This project is supported by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund. Event details: Sat 02 Mar, 5:00pm

With Julia Baird | Internationally acclaimed novelist Richard Flanagan says: “writers are no more than dancing shoes sliding between the dance and the floor.” He discusses his latest book with Julia Baird. This session is supported by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund. Event details: Sat 02 Mar, 10:45am

On the road again and happy Winter Solstice!Thank you to Sue Whytock and Nick Lumm for sharing their stories from St John's Green, Colchester.Link to property: https://www.onthemarket.com/details/11578215/Eerie Essex on the road was supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund, who provided funding and support for this undertaking. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Just search for Eerie Essex!You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon:https://ko-fi.com/eerieessexhttps://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex....or by leaving us a review.Support the show

It's another on the road special! We were joined by the enigmatic Martin Newell who had lots of strange tales about the sleepy fishing village of Wivenhoe.Martin's music: https://www.cleanersfromvenus.com/Martin's Poetry: https://soundcloud.com/essex-record-office/sets/spoke-n-wordEerie Essex on the road was supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund, who provided funding and support for this undertaking. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Just search for Eerie Essex!You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon:https://ko-fi.com/eerieessexhttps://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex....or by leaving us a review.Support the show

Hear from acclaimed storytellers Robbie Arnott, Fiona McFarlane and James McKenzie Watson about their beautiful novels, which chart very different lives set against unmistakably Australian backdrops. Robbie's Limberlost tells the story of a man's journey through life, while evoking Tasmania's diverse natural habitat. Fiona's The Sun Walks Down unfurls the narrative of a missing child in 1883 South Australia, depicting the distinct landscape and unsettling history of the Flinders Ranges. James McKenzie Watson's gothic thriller Denizen is a simultaneous celebration of harsh country and stoic people, set against the backdrop of remote NSW. Listen to them in conversation with Susan Wyndham. Supported by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund. This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Sydney Writers' Festival.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow our channel.  Sydney Writers' Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms.  After more? Follow Sydney Writers' Festival on social media:Instagram: @sydwritersfestFacebook: @SydWritersFestTwitter: @SydWritersFestTikTok: @sydwritersfestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's episode 2 of our listener series and we really enjoyed talking to Jane Stewart about her experiences. Hear the chilling stories we recorded in the Wivenhoe Bookshop...Eerie Essex on the road was supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund, who provided funding and support for this undertaking. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Just search for Eerie Essex!You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon:https://ko-fi.com/eerieessexhttps://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex....or by leaving us a review.Support the show

We are so excited to bring you the first episode in our new listener series "Eerie Essex on the Road". Her the chilling tale we recorded in Colchester Castle prisons regarding a hitchhiker who were not all they seemed to be...Eerie Essex on the road was supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund, who provided funding and support for this undertaking. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.comYou can also find us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Just search for Eerie Essex!You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon:https://ko-fi.com/eerieessexhttps://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex....or by leaving us a review.Support the show

Sarah Steel here, from Screenrights talks about the Screenrights Cultural Fund which is open for applications to April 12.Lena Nahlous here, from Diversity Arts Australia tells us about what they do and Fair Play funded with support from the Screenrights Cultural Fund.

One of the casualties of the Philadelphia's budget cuts due to COVID was the Philadelphia Cultural Fund. The arts community and elected officials were able to work to put back some of the money, but it was less than half previously budgeted. I speak to Barbara Silzle, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund about the impact of these cuts and the critical nature of the arts in the life and economy of the city.https://www.philaculturalfund.org/

Independence Blue Cross is honoring nurses with their Celebrate Caring Campaign. I speak with Koleen Cavanaugh, VP Marketing for IBX who tells us about the program that honors the passion and dedication of these frontline workers. I also speak to the three winners: Michelle Jackson-Ware from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia , Cookie Sanchez from BAYADA Home Health Care and Steve Footit with the Intensive Care Unit, Virtual Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. I think you'll be inspired. https://www.ibx.com/htdocs/custom/celebrate-caring/index.html#/nursesOne of the casualties of the Philadelphia's budget cuts due to COVID was the Philadelphia Cultural Fund. The arts community and elected officials were able to work to put back some of the money, but it was less than half previously budgeted. I speak to Barbara Silzle, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund about the impact of these cuts and the critical nature of the arts in the life and economy of the city.https://www.philaculturalfund.org/

The Thea Astley Address, named in honour of one of Australia's most influential and distinctive novelists, has been presented annually at the Byron Writers Festival since 2005 - by some of Australia's best writers and most interesting minds. This year, we add to the prestigious list Professor Marcia Langton, one of our country's most important voices for Indigenous Australia. The 2020 Thea Astley Address, entitled Black Lives Matter, is supported by The Conversation and the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund. In this powerful address, Marcia Langton explores how Black Lives Matter in Australia, through history, in the present and for our future. She takes us back to the death of Mulrunji, or Cameron Doomadgee, in custody on Palm Island in 2004, and the subsequent failure of the police and the criminal justice system to deliver justice for the deceased and his family. Langton tracks many similar cases, shining a light on the crisis in which we find ourselves as a nation, and demands the implementation of long-overdue recommendations from the 1987 - 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

What does it mean to be a poet? We reckon it’s something like having a voice that’s full of attitude, wit and sincerity, a voice that’s continually re-imagining what it means to be contemporary. Three poets present their unpublished works in progress in an audio project in collaboration with Cordite and Australian Poetry. With Laniyuk, Dom Symes and Lucy Van Presented in partnership with Australian Poetry and the Cultural Fund.

What does it mean to be a poet? We reckon it’s something like having a voice that’s full of attitude, wit and sincerity, a voice that’s continually re-imagining what it means to be contemporary. Three poets present their unpublished works in progress in an audio project in collaboration with Cordite and Australian Poetry. With Laniyuk, Dom Symes and Lucy Van Presented in partnership with Australian Poetry and the Cultural Fund.

What does it mean to be a poet? We reckon it’s something like having a voice that’s full of attitude, wit and sincerity, a voice that’s continually re-imagining what it means to be contemporary. Three poets present their unpublished works in progress in an audio project in collaboration with Cordite and Australian Poetry. With Laniyuk, Dom Symes and Lucy Van Presented in partnership with Australian Poetry and the Cultural Fund.

Chatting With Sherri welcomes author Sulari Gentill! A reformed lawyer, Sulari Gentill is the award-winning author of the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries, the Hero Trilogy, and a number of standalone novels.  She lives on a small farm in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, where she grows French Black Truffles and writes about murder and mayhem. Sulari has won and been shortlisted in many awards including: the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, the Australian Book Industry Award, the Davitt Award, the Ned Kelly Award, and the Scarlett Stiletto Award.  She was the inaugural Eminent Writer in Residence at the Australian Museum of Democracy.  Most recently she won the 2018 Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Novel and was awarded a 2019 Create Grant by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. 

Love in a feed store lost in down the rabbit-hole of time. In their final episode, Ali and Emma return to one of their favourite authors, Jon Steiner to discuss 'Liebostod' narrated by Joel Horwood. Leave your feedback on this episode or on the series generally at the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Liebestod' is published in Jon Steiner's debut collection, The Last Wilkie's and other stories (Spineless Wonders, 2016). About The Author Jon Steiner grew up in Washington, D.C. He went to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, graduating in 1993 with a Bachelors Degree in Film. After a few years in Texas and a few years in New York City, he migrated to Australia in 2000. In 2008, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing at the University of Technology Sydney. He lives in the Sydney suburb of Tempe with his wife and daughter. About The Actor Joel Horwood trained in Western Australia and since moving to Sydney has performed in a number of independent theatre productions. These include the devising and subsequent premiere of Decay by award-winning playwright Melissa Lee Speyer and the Australian premiere of Alice Birch's Many Moons with English theatre company Said&Done. Most recently Joel peformed the lead role of Ort Flack in the stage adaptation of Tim Winton's That Eye, The Sky. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.    

An evocative piece which stretches the imagination. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Tess Ridgway's 'It Stretches Our Shape' narrated by Sydney actor, Anni Finsterer. Let us know what you think, leave a comment of the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'It Stretches Our Shape' is published in Shuffle an anthology of microlit edited by Cassandra Atherton. About the Author Tess Ridgway is currently completing a Masters of Research at Western Sydney University. She has been published in Otolith, the Griffith Review, Axon Journal and the Meniscus Literary Journal. Her work was performed at a Little Fictions night. She also facilitated a poetry group, Mutts. About the Actor Anni Finsterer is an actor, writer and director in theatre, film and television. Anni was awarded an AFI Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Drama for her performance in 3 Acts of Murder. Her feature film credits include The True Story of the Kelly Gang and Sweet Country. She has appeared in the TV shows Wentworth, Rake, Glitch, Underbelly Badness, City Homicide, All Saints and Love My Way. Her theatre credits include The Readers for Belvoir, In Real Life for Darlinghurst Theatre, Parramatta Girls for Parramatta Riverside, Poor Superman, The Threepenny Opera, Antony & Cleopatra, The Loaded Ute and The Women of Troy for the Sydney Theatre Company. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

This disturbing episode carries a domestic violence content warning. Ali and Emma discuss Susan McCreery's microfiction, 'Disturbance' narrated by Sydney actor, Alex Neal. Join the discussion about the role that literature can play in depicting this  pressing social issue on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Disturbance' is published in Loopholes by Susan McCreery. About the Author Her poetry collection, Waiting for the Southerly, was published in 2012, and Commended in the Anne Elder Award for a first book of poetry. After the release of Waiting for the Southerly, Susan turned her attention back to prose, focusing initially on short fiction and microfiction, and now on a novel. Her collection of microfiction, Loopholes, was published in December 2016, and was a finalist in the Small Press Network’s Most Underrated Book Award (MUBA) of 2017. This Person Is Not That Person, a collection of short stories, was published in September 2019. About The Actor Alex graduated QUT Acting in 2017 before moving to Sydney where he is currently working in film and theatre. His film and TV credits include the Australian film Danger Close and ABCTV's Les Norton. Alex is a regular performer in Little Fictions Productions. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

Older women drinking sherry and behaving badly at funerals, weddings, parties, anything. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Elizabeth Hodgins' 'Timeless Crones' narrated by Ella Watson-Russell. They ask if you have any thoughts on some of the common tropes used to portray older women in mythology through to popular culture. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Timeless Crones' is published in the microlit anthology, Writing To The Edge. About the Author Elizabeth Hodgson is a Wiradjuri woman who lives in Wollongong on the New South Wales south coast. She was born in Wellington, New South Wales, but spent her childhood in a home for fair-skinned Aboriginal children in Sydney. She writes from the perspective of a fair-skinned Aboriginal woman with a dark-skinned father about the racism which has permeated her life. Her poetry collection, Skin Painting won the 2007 David Unaipon Award and is published by UQP. About the Actor Ella Watson-Russell has worked across Australia and internationally as an actor, theatre maker, producer and drama tutor. Her acting credits include work for Kings Cross Theatre, Queensland Theatre Company, Teatre Satu, Browns Mart, Darwin Theatre Company and La Mama. Ella presents Little Fiction On Air on 2RPH. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

A surrealist microstory which is either a horror story about animal cruelty, the nightmarish abuse of a stuffed toy or just a typical breakfast in a long-term relationship. You be the judge of Lou Swinn's 'Particles In My Body' narrated by Eleni Schumacher. Let Ali and Emma know what you think, drop by the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Particles In My Body' is published in the anthology, Escape edited by Bronwyn Mehan About The Author Louise Swinn is a writer, editor, publisher and reviewer. Her work appears regularly in the Age, the Australian and the Sydney Morning Herald. She was one of the founders of Sleepers Publishing, the Small Press Network and the Stella Prize. About The Actor Eleni Schumacher trained at Atlantic Acting School (NYC), has appeared on Foxtel’s A Place to Call Home and is due to appear in Black B*tch (ABC), as well as a schools tour for Echelon Productions in 2019. Eleni recently completed a tour across Australia, NZ and Hong Kong with Poetry In Action. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

Is he over his time here? Is he stuck in time? What happened in the life of this avid cyclist? What happened to the light? And why did Ali's feet suddenly start growing? In this episode of Coffee Pod|cast, Ali and Emma have a go at joining the dots in this short but deep microlit by Kim Waters, read by Eleni Schumacher. Let them know what you thought of Over Time on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Over Time' is published in the microlit anthology, Time edited by Cassandra Atherton. About The Author Kim Waters lives in Melbourne where she works part-time and studies music and visual art. Her poems have been published in a number of Australian journals including Verge, Antithesis, Offset 16, Communion 5 and Tincture.  About The Actor Eleni Schumacher trained at Atlantic Acting School (NYC), has appeared on Foxtel's A Place to Call Home and is due to appear in Black B*tch (ABC), as well as a schools tour for Echelon Productions in 2019. Eleni recently completed a tour across Australia, NZ and Hong Kong with Poetry In Action. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

Sydney author, Julie Chevalier gender flips the breast screening scenario in this microlit narrated by Lauren Hamilton Neill. Ali and Emma chat about 'PenisScreen' mulling over the question of whether reversals of this kind help to educate as well as entertain. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page 'PenisScreen' was first performed as part of the Little Fictions' show, Vaginal Spray, feminist stories at Knox Street Bar, Chippendale. About The Author Julie Chevalier grew up in New Jersey and now lives in Annandale. Her third book, Darger: his girls was short-listed for the WA Premier’s Poetry Prize. Her collection  of stories, Permission To Lie is published by Spineless Wonders. About The Actor Lauren Hamilton Neill is Queensland born and holds a Bachelor in Music Theatre (CQCM).  She professionally has murdered several husbands in Deadly Women, was murdered in The Suspects, shamelessly flirted with a man far too old for her in ABC TV’s The Gods of Wheat St, and will soon be starring as a vegetarian vampire chef in a short film that will also see her don the producers hat. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

A dark, psychological thriller or a poignant story of loss and resignation? Ali and Emma discuss 'Rescued' by Richard Holt read by Pam Nemeny. 'Rescued' is published in What You Might Find, a collection of short stories and microfiction by Richard Holt. About the Author RICHARD HOLT is a writer and artist from Melbourne. He produces text-based videos, artworks and interactive text-based installations for public spaces, and was co-founder of Melbourne zine store, Sticky. He is a former recipient of a Maurice Saxby Mentorship for Children’s Writers and Illustrators and was Bayside Writer in Residence in 2013. About the Actor Pam Nemeny is a volunteer reader for community radio station, 2RPH. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

When the personal is political. Ali and Emma discuss the impact of the marriage equality legislation on a lesbian couple in Jenni Nixon's 'Proposal' performed by Lauren Hamilton Neill. 'Proposal' is published in Flashing The Square an anthology of microfiction and prose poems. About The Author JENNI NIXON is a widely published poet: café boogie and agenda! and included in many anthologies and journals ? recently southerly and overland ?2014. A member of the company of writers and roundtable writing groups. About The Actor LAUREN HAMILTON NEILL is a Queensland native and holds a Bachelor in Music Theatre (CQCM).  She professionally has murdered several husbands in Deadly Women, was murdered in The Suspects, shamelessly flirted with a man far too old for her in ABC TV’s The Gods of Wheat St, and will soon be starring as a vegetarian vampire chef in a short film that will also see her don the producers hat. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

'It happens everyday and yet it is so profound.' In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss the marvel of birth and the magic of microliterature which shows us a world in so few words. Listen to Eleni Schumacher reading Christine Howe's 'Sea Womb' and join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Sea Womb' is published in the microlit anthology, Shuffle edited by Cassandra Atherton. About The Author CHRISTINE HOWE is a writer and academic who teaches at the University of Wollongong. Her poetry has appeared in Cordite and Law, Text, Culture, and her first novel, Song in the Dark, was published by Penguin. About The Actor ELENI SCHUMACHER trained at Atlantic Acting School (NYC), has appeared on Foxtel’s A Place to Call Home and is due to appear in Black B*tch (ABC), as well as a schools tour for Echelon Productions in 2019. Eleni recently completed a tour across Australia, NZ and Hong Kong with Poetry In Action. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

Do organised crime syndicates serve decent carrot cake at their planning meetings? Ali and Emma discuss Jon Steiner's satirical 'Morning Meeting' performed by Ella Watson-Russell. Includes a great creative writing exercise to try. Let us know what you think of this episode on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Morning Meeting' is published in Jon Steiner's debut collection, The Last Wilkie's and other stories. Watch the book trailer here. About the author A native of Washington, D.C., Jon Steiner moved to Australia in 2000. He studied writing at the University of Technology, Sydney.  His work has been published in the 2007 and 2008 UTS Writers’ Anthologies and Spineless Wonders’ Escape anthology (2011). Two of his short stories, 'Gecko' and 'Robber' have been made into short films. Read more about this here. You can read an interview with Jon here. And you can watch a video interview with Jon, his editor Josh Mei-Ling Dubrau with host Emma Rose Smith, here. About the actor EllaWatson-Russell has worked across Australia and internationally as an actor, theatre maker, producer and drama tutor. Her acting credits include work for Kings Cross Theatre, Queensland Theatre Company, Teatre Satu, Browns Mart, Darwin Theatre Company and La Mama. Ella presents Little Fiction On Air on 2RPH Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

The story of the opera singer who developed a hearing impairment. In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Anna Spargo-Ryan's moving piece, 'Menieres' narrated by Anni Finsterer. Got a story to share about hearing damage? Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Menieres' is published in Shuffle an anthology of microlit edited by Cassandra Atherton. About the Author ANNA SPARGO-RYAN is the Melbourne-based author of The Gulf and The Paper House, and winner of the 2016 Horne Prize. Her work has appeared in The Big Issue, Island, Kill Your Darlings, Meanjin, Good Weekend, the Guardian, and many other places. She is a PhD candidate in Creative Writing at Deakin University. About the Actor Anni is an actor, writer and director in theatre, film and television. Anni was awarded an AFI Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Drama for her performance in 3 Acts of Murder. Her feature film credits include The True Story of the Kelly Gang and Sweet Country. She has appeared in the TV shows Wentworth, Rake, Glitch, Underbelly Badness, City Homicide, All Saints and Love My Way. Her theatre credits include The Readers for Belvoir, In Real Life for Darlinghurst Theatre, Parramatta Girls for Parramatta Riverside, Poor Superman, The Threepenny Opera, Antony & Cleopatra, The Loaded Ute and The Women of Troy for the Sydney Theatre Company. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

How the seemingly insignificant landmarks can spark powerful memories. In this episode, our caffeine-feulled literary podsters discuss Jill Jones' microlit, 'All That Shudder' narrated by Anni Finsterer. Is the dawn non-binary? Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'All That Shudder' by Jill Jones is published by Spineless Wonders in the microlit anthology, Shuffle edited by Cassandra Atherton. About the Author JILL JONES has published eleven books of poetry, and a number of chapbooks. Recent books include Viva the Real (UQP), Brink (Five Islands) and The Beautiful Anxiety (Puncher & Wattmann), which won the 2015 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Poetry. She is co-publisher, with Alison Flett, of Little Windows Press. About the Actor Anni is an actor, writer and director in theatre, film and television. Anni was awarded an AFI Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Drama for her performance in 3 Acts of Murder. Her feature film credits include The True Story of the Kelly Gang and Sweet Country. She has appeared in the TV shows Wentworth, Rake, Glitch, Underbelly Badness, City Homicide, All Saints and Love My Way. Her theatre credits include The Readers for Belvoir, In Real Life for Darlinghurst Theatre, Parramatta Girls for Parramatta Riverside, Poor Superman, The Threepenny Opera, Antony & Cleopatra, The Loaded Ute and The Women of Troy for the Sydney Theatre Company. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Deborah Van Heerkeren's 'Time of Death' narrated by Eleni Schumacher. Join the discussion about this poignant microfiction on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Time Of Death' is published in the Time anthology edited by Cassandra Atherton. About the Author Deborah Van Heekeren was born in Sydney and moved to Maitland from the Central Coast in 2013. Recently retired from her academic career in anthropology, she is concentrating on her creative art practice. About the Actor Eleni Schumacher trained at Atlantic Acting School (NYC), has appeared on Foxtel's A Place to Call Home and is due to appear in Black B*tch (ABC), as well as a schools tour for Echelon Productions in 2019. Eleni recently completed a tour across Australia, NZ and Hong Kong with Poetry In Action. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

There's more on the blink than a car engine beneath the scorching outback Australian sun in Susan McCreery's 'Breakdown'. Ali and Emma share a coffee break while listening to actor Mark Dessiax reading 'Breakdown' and follow up with a wide-ranging discussion which looks at the many layers of this short short fiction. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page, here. 'Breakdown' is published in Susan McCreery's collection Loopholes by Spineless Wonders. About the Author SUSAN MCCREERY is a writer from Thirroul, NSW. Her microfiction has been published by Spineless Wonders (Writing To The Edge, Flashing The Square, Out of Place), as well as by Seizure and Cuttlefish.  In 2014 she was awarded a Varuna fellowship and an Australia Society of Authors mentorship for her short story collection. She has worked as professional proofreader for the past eighteen years, and when not at her desk she can be found swimming long distances in the ocean. About the Actor MARK DESSAIX is the recipient of an ongoing scholarship to the Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles. He  is currently living in New York where he continues to study acting for stage and film. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

Ever found yourself dregging on a bus on the way to work, fantasising about fries and pondering the metaphysics of seat allocation? Is there a word for mirroring manspreading behaviour? Is dregging even a thing? Find out the answers to these and other off-beat questions mulled over by Ali and Emma as they listen to Harriet McInerney's 'Average Morning' read by Joel Horwood. 'Average Morning' was first performed at 'Humans of Parramatta Road', Little Fictions, Knox Street Bar, Chippendale. About the Author Harriet McInerney is a Sydney-based writer. She is the author of the chapbook Houseplant (SOd), and recently completed a residency in text-based practice at Arteles Creative Centre (Finland). Her microlit, 'The City Was Growing Inside Her' is published in Landmarks (Spineless Wonders, 2017).She is commissioning editor and publicist at New South Books. About the Actor Joel Horwood is an actor, known for Secret City (2016), The Greenhouse and Infidels (2017). Joel is a graduate of the acting course at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. While still training, Joel was cast as soldier Len Barwick in the Logie nominated ABC docudrama, The War That Changed Us (dir. James Bogle). He performed the lead role of Ort Flack in the stage adaptation of Tim Winton’s novel, That Eye, The Sky. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

Finding the sublime in the suburbs, this performance piece from Papua New Guinean-Australian writer, Alana Hicks has our two hosts in awe. Ali and Emma chat about the pastiche of images Hicks writes about in 'Movements' and they wonder whether you think it ends on a pessimistic note or not. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Movements' by Alana Hicks is published in Flashing The Square About the author Alana Hicks is a Papua New Guinean-Australian director and writer, who has worked on a range of projects from short films and documentaries to web sketch comedy and theatre. She spearheaded The Kvetch Set Sketch Collective’s three seasons, plus directed a number of live Kvetch Set productions. Alana completed a Graduate Certificate in Screenwriting from AFTRS and recently received the Writing NSW Early Career Writers Grant. Alana has been a collaborator with performance collectives Outspoken, Word Travels, and Token Word and participated as a slam poet and playwright at the Sydney Festival, National Young Writers Festival, National Playwriting Conference and Sydney Writers Festival. Alana works in the charity sector, making digital content for a not-for-profit refugee and migrant organisation. You can read an interview with Alana Hicks here. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

She frets about droughts and flooding rains, about pressure system's and cold fronts - it's in her genes, it seems. Take a listen to Mark Smith's 'The Meteorologist's Daughter' and find out what our podcast hosts, Ali and Emma have to say about this emotionally-charged piece of microlit. 'The Meteorologist's Daughter' is published in the microlit anthology, Flashing The Square. About The Author Mark Smith lives on Victoria’s Surf Coast, where he writes novels and short stories, and runs outdoor-education programs for young adults. His second novel, Wilder Country, won the 2018 Indie Book Award for Young Adults. You can read an interview with Mark about writing microlit, here. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

Ever wished you could be put on ice? In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Sigley Hood's surreal microlit, 'Ice Cube' in which a woman finds herself literally frozen out by her family. Or is it she who is giving her husband and kids the cold shoulder? Listen to Eleni Schumacher's narration and decide for yourself. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Ice Cube' is published in the Spineless Wonders' anthology, Shuffle. About the Author SIGLEY HOOD is currently studying the Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT. She reports that the story idea for ‘Ice Cube’ surfaced when she was sitting in a bar waiting to meet friends—her mind being obviously just loose enough. About the Actor ELENI SCHUMACHER is an actor and theatre maker. She recently appeared in Montague Basement's production of Sarah Kane's "Crave" for the Sydney Fringe Festival. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

It's common to build a picture in our minds about new neighbours based on the sounds that come through the walls - but what if this eavesdropping becomes the stuff of vivid sexual fantasy? In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss a variety of reactions to noisy neighbours when they listen to Paulette Smythe's 'When B Moved In' narrated by Alex Neal. About The Author PAULETTE SMYTHE lives in Melbourne where she teaches English to migrants and refugees. Her writing has previously been published in Antipodean SF, Bewildering Stories, Verandah and Eureka Street. 'When B Moved  In' is published in the Spineless Wonders' anthology of sound-themed microlit, Shuffle edited by Cassandra Atherton. About the actor ALEX NEAL  graduated QUT Acting in 2017, and has been living and working in syd for 4 months.  In that time he has completed a TVC for ESS super and is currently working  on an AFTRS short film and will appear in the Australian film, Danger Close. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

What impact does a simple act of compassion have on someone suffering post-traumatic stress? In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Shady Cosgrove's moving microfiction, 'Aftermath' published in the microlit anthology, Shuffle and narrated by Alex Neal. Our presenters have differing interpretations of what it is that the character Jimmy has been through and dive into this short but powerful text for clues. Tell us what you think. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the author SHADY COSGROVE is the author of What the Ground Can’t Hold (Picador, 2013) and She Played Elvis (Allen and Unwin, 2009), which was shortlisted for the Australian Vogel Award. Her short fiction has appeared in Best Australian Stories, Overland, Antipodes, Southerly, Shuffle and other Spineless Wonder anthologies. About the actor ALEX NEAL  graduated QUT Acting in 2017, and has been living and working in syd for 4 months.  In that time he has completed a TVC for ESS super and is currently working  on an AFTRS short film and will appear in the Australian film, Danger Close. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

If your anxiety was an animal, what would it be? Ali and Emma sit down over a coffee and ponder this after listening to Brenda Saunders' microlit 'Birding' narrated by Anna Finisterer. Join the conversation over at the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the author BRENDA SAUNDERS is a Wiradjuri artist and writer living in Sydney. Her third collection Looking for Bullin Bullin won the 2014 Scanlon Prize, the Woollahra Literary Prize and was short listed for the David Unaipon Award. Her work appears in many selected anthologies and poetry journals such as Australian Poetry, Southerly, Overland and VerityLa. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

Season 1 of Coffee Pod|cast ends with Ali and Emma switching to espresso tequilas to discuss Dominique Hecq's 'Four Thousand Winks' narrated by Whitney Richards. The discussion ranges from Dr Who to pregnancy sex and we ask do you remember your actual birth day? Tell us what think of our podcast, join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. Coffee Pod|cast Season 2 begins in February 2019. About the Author DOMINIQUE HECQ grew up in the French-speaking part of Belgium, then moved to Melbourne to write a PhD on exile in Australian fiction. Some would say she’s become one of the characters in the books she’d been reading. Dominique is the author of fifteen books, the latest being Hush: A Fugue (UWA Publishing, 2017). Read our Q&A with the author here. About the Actor WHITNEY RICHARDS has been a professional actor, singer, dancer and writer for 8 years. She was born and bred in Western Australia and has performed extensively there, throughout Canada & in Sydney. Her career highlights include workshopping and touring Tim Winton’s stunning play, Shrine, writing & touring her autobiographical solo show & volunteering for Storyville. Show credits Presented by Ali Morris and Emma Walsh. Theme music by James Seymour. Produced by Bronwyn Mehan. This podcast project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Ali and Emma chat about Pamela Seckin's 'Amelie' which is performed by Eleni Schumacher. They discuss the movie which inspired this microlit and delve into the meaning of the ‘manic pixie dream girl’ trope it is based on. They reminisce about their own Paris adventures and ask their listeners if they dream of being Amelie (or not) in Paris (or elsewhere). Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. image description About the Author PAMELA SECKIN studied Creative Writing at the University of Wollongong. She enjoys the creative aspect that writing accommodates for, while also relishing the research process that writing entails. Pam will be undertaking further study to pursue a career as a librarian while continuing her writing. Read our interview with Pamela Seckin, here. 'Amelie' is published in the Spineless Wonders' microlit anthology, Landmarks. About the Actor ELENI SCHUMACHER is a Sydney-based actor with experience in theatrical production, writing, collaborating and directing for theatre, and voice work. She recently appeared in Crave in the 2016 Sydney Fringe Festival (Montague Basement), and Ecosexual Bathhouse at Carriageworks for Pony Express (Liveworks 2016). Eleni has a passion for bringing the written word to life through storytelling, poetry reading, and teaching drama to teens. Show credits Presented by Ali Morris and Emma Walsh. Theme music by James Seymour. Produced by Bronwyn Mehan. This podcast project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

Art historian Joanna Mendelssohn and CoUNTess report founder Elvis Richardson on the gender imbalance in both the art history canon and contemporary art scene in Australia, producer Hannah Reich takes us to the optical illusions of Escher x nendo at the NGV, Karla Dickens on winning the inaugural $80,000 Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund visual artist fellowship, and Phuong Ngo gives us his Top Shelf ahead of his 10-day performance work at Sydney Festival in January.

Art historian Joanna Mendelssohn and CoUNTess report founder Elvis Richardson on the gender imbalance in both the art history canon and contemporary art scene in Australia, producer Hannah Reich takes us to the optical illusions of Escher x nendo at the NGV, Karla Dickens on winning the inaugural $80,000 Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund visual artist fellowship, and Phuong Ngo gives us his Top Shelf ahead of his 10-day performance work at Sydney Festival in January.

In this episode, Ali and Emma chat about Shady Cosgrove's microlit, 'Call An Ambulance' which was performed by Eleni Schumacher as part of Spineless Wonders' live show, Little Fictions at Knox Street Bar, Chippendale in Sydney. Our curious podcast hosts ask what if this was narrated by a person of a different gender, what if the victim, Patrick was a woman and anyway what really did happen between floors in this elevator? Tell us what you think. Join the discussion on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Call An Ambulance' is published in Flashing The Square. About the Author SHADY COSGROVE is an American-born writer who lives in the Illawarra and teaches prose fiction and editing at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Her books include What the Ground Can’t Hold (Picador, 2013) and She Played Elvis (Allen and Unwin, 2009), which was shortlisted for the Australian Vogel Prize. She has recently finished drafting her novel Freefall about dumpster divers and squatters in Brooklyn. Find out more about Shady on her new website. Read our interview with Shady about writing microlit, here. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Ali and Emma present Johanna Ellersdorfer's 'Texting Through Time Zones' performed by Felix Johnson. They chat about geograhically-challenged relationships and the issues we all face when mediating life in the world of social media. Have you had a long-distance relationship? Join the conversation here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. 'Texting Through Time Zones' appears in the microlit anthology, Time edited by Cassandra Atherton. About the author JOHANNA ELLERSDORFER grew up in Sydney and works as a paintings conservator. Over the past ten years she has lived in various cities in Australia, Europe and the USA, and writes small stories in her spare time. Read our Q&A with the author here.   Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Angie Holst's 'Addicted' which is performed by Lauren Hamilton Neill. See if you can guess what the addiction is before the reveal. Join the discussion on Facebook. About the author Angie Holst is an eclectic and versatile Sydney-based writer. In 2013 her YA novel, Expectations was published by Really Blue Books. Her writing appears online at Mammamia and she won ABC Radio 702's Face4Radio competition. You can read a Q&A with Angie Holst, here. 'Addicted' was published in the Spineless Wonders' microlit anthology, Flashing The Square. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Emma and Ali discuss 'Blue Light Disco' written by Newcastle author, Kellie Hawkins and performed by Eleni Schumacher. Their chat ranges across topics from Brett Kavanaugh to ballet flats and they ask you to share your memories of primary school dances. Join the discussion on Facebook. About the author Kellie Hawkins is a writer from Newcastle, New South Wales. 'Blue Light Disc0' was a finalist in the 2016 Newcastle Writers Festival Microlit Award.  Kelli's middle grade novel Miss Alice Einstein's School for Talking Pets is longlisted in the 2018 CBCA Aspiring Writers Mentorship Program and she was the recipient of the Faber Academy's Writing a Novel First Draft scholarship in 2016. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Samantha See's 'Perpetual Motion' which is performed by Eleni Schumacher. Do we all really need to be attached to a particular physical place to feel at home? Join the discussion on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/cofffeeepodcast/ About the author Samantha See is a twenty-two year old writer, theatre maker and university student who is based in Sydney. Her short story, Parental Rights, was published in the 2016 edition of ZineWest. Read an interview with her here. 'Perpetual Motion' was published by Spineless Wonders in Landmarks edited by Cassandra Atherton. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

From defamation to state security – how does the law affect journalists’ ability to expose the truth? To discuss this topic, we have an all star panel of legal writers and editors, a lawyer and a judge: *Richard Ackland, editor, Justinian / legal affairs editor, The Saturday Paper *Kate Haddock, partner, Banki Haddock Fiora *Nicola Berkovic, legal affairs writer, The Australian *Judge Judith Gibson, District Court of NSW / Bulletin author for Australian Defamation Law and Practice *Moderator: Marcus Strom, media adviser, University of Sydney / Media section president, MEAA This talk was recorded at the State Library of New South Wales on September 20, 2018, as part of our regular Walkley Talks series there. Read Richard Ackland’s essay on the legal landscape for journalism, part of the Walkley Journalism Explored essay series (supported by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund). https://medium.com/the-walkley-magazine/legal-frictions-96ee2b03b983 Thanks also to Banki Haddock Fiora, Walkley Foundation legal partner. This podcast is produced by Kevin Suarez with help from the 2SER studios in Sydney, Australia.

Exposing corruption and abuse; pushing for changes to law and policy that protect everyday Australians: that’s the power of great investigative journalism. It’s work that takes a lot of time, investment and skill from journalists: three things that are under more pressure than ever in today’s media. A new culture is emerging, of collaborative projects and new funding sources to support this work. A brave new world of public interest journalism, where the bottom line is less about dollars and more about impact. In a conversation presented by the Walkley Foundation and RMIT, hear from special guest Robert J Rosenthal about how nonprofit newsrooms are working in the US. An award-winning journalist and editor of some of the US’ biggest newspapers, he went on to run the nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting, taking it from a staff of six and a budget of under a million dollars in 2008; to today’s award-winning, multimedia public service news organisation with a staff of 70 and a budget of over $10 million annually. Robert is joined by a panel of stellar Australian journalists: Sushi Das, journalist, RMIT/ABC Fact Check Stephen Drill, journalist, Herald Sun Robert J Rosenthal (US) Participating moderator: Michael Bachelard, investigations editor, The Age, (2018 Gold Walkley winner) This podcast was edited by Kevin Suarez at 2ser studios, Sydney. The discussion was recorded in Melbourne on September 4 2018. We were lucky to have the support of the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund to bring Robert to Australia. Thanks also to Private Media for their support on this event.

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Eizabeth Tyson-Donely's 'Paper Lining' read by Eleni Schumacher. What is the weirdest thing you've found left behind by a previous tenant?  Join the discussion on Facebook. About the author Elizabeth Tyson-Doneley lives in tropical Brisbane and is a writer of poetry, plays and memoir. She has trained and worked in theatre and film production, as a performer, director, writer and production designer. You can read our interview with Elizabeth, here. 'Paper Lining' is published in Landmarks. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Angela Myer's 'To And From Your House' read by Eleni Schumacher. It's the morning after the night before and zombies are riding the Melbourne tram - or have our podcasters lost the plot? Join the discussion on Facebook. About the author Angela Meyer’s writing has been widely published, including in Best Australian Stories, Island, The Big Issue, The Australian, The Lifted Brow and Killings. She has previously published a book of flash fiction, Captives (Inkerman & Blunt). She has worked in bookstores, as a book reviewer, in a whisky bar and is currently a publisher with Echo Publishing. She grew up in Northern NSW and lives in Melbourne. @literaryminded / literaryminded.com.au 'To And From Your House' is published in Flashing The Square. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Bry Throssell’s ‘Home Design Spring Catalogue’ performed by actor Lauren Hamilton Neill. Is this an Alice In Wonderland scenario or a piece about dementia?  Let us know, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the Author Bry Throssell is a graphic designer, visual artist and emerging writer residing in Sydney's Inner-West. After several years working in evidence preparation, Bry now works as an in-house designer at a leading Australian law firm. Bry has received highly commended titles for writing in the FAW awards, Ipswich Poetry Feast and featured in Spineless Wonders 2015. Searching @fatttony.draws on instagram will lead you to a collection of Bry's art/design work, which is often accompanied by writing (aka excessively lengthy captions). ‘Home Design Spring Catalogue’ is published in Out of Place  An anthology of microlit, edited by Kirsten Tranter and Linda Godfrey. Cover by Richard Holt Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Lee Kofman’s ‘Permanence’ performed by actor Whitney Richards. In a world where nothing is really permanent, are we better off turning to the virtual world?  Let us know, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the Author LEE KOFMAN is an award-winning author of four books, including the memoir The Dangerous Bride, and co-editor of Rebellious Daughters. Her next book, about imperfect bodies, will be out with Affirm Press. 'Permanence’ was published in Time An anthology of microlit, edited by Cassandra Atherton. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Tess Pearson's 'Traces' performed by actor Eleni Schumacher. So, are you an outdoor or an indoor toenail cutter?  Let us know, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the Author TESS PEARSON is a Sydney-based writer of poetry and prose. In 2014 Tess was awarded a Varuna Residential Fellowship and in 2018 she won The Newcastle Writers Festival/joanne burns MicroLit Award. Tess has been published in Spineless Wonders’ anthologies Out of Place (2015), Landmarks (2017) and Time (2018). Her work has been performed in Sydney numerous times at Little Fictions events. 'Traces' was published in Time An anthology of microlit, edited by Cassandra Atherton. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Jon Steiner's  'Rights of Man' performed by Joel Horwood and recorded live at Sydney's Knox Street Bar. Let us know what you think of the story, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the Author JON STEINER is a writer and screenwriter who lives in Sydney. An American by birth, he migrated to Australia in 2000. His work has appeared in the UTS Writers’ Anthology and Spineless Wonders' anthology, Escape. His stories are regularly performed at Little Fictions and two of his stories, 'Gecko' and 'Robber' have been made into short films by Reuben Field. View a video interview with host, Emma Rose Smith,  Jon Steiner and his editor, Josh Mei-Ling Dubrau, here on the Spineless Wonders' Youtube channel. 'Rights of Man' was published in The Last Wilkie's & other stories. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Vivienne Plumb's  'The Alternative Plan' performed by Oscar Morphew and recorded live at Sydney's Knox Street Bar. Let us know what you think of the story, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the Author Vivienne Plumb is an Australian/New Zealand playwright, poet and fiction writer. Her writing highlights the fantastic and miraculous in everyday experience. Her plays have been performed in New Zealand and international venues, and The Diary as a Positive in Female Adult Behavior has been translated into Polish. Plumb's first novel, Secret City, was published in 2003. She has held several residencies, including one in 2004 at the University of Iowa and the 2006 Massey University writers' residency. Vivienne has a BA and an MA from Victoria University in Wellington, and holds a Doctorate in Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Her short story collection, The Glove Box & other stories was published by Spineless Wonders in 2014. Read an interview with Vivienne, here. 'The Alternative Plan' was published in small wonder, an anthology of microlit. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Ali and Emma get serious with a discussion of Melissa Beit's moving account of an induced labour in 'A Hospital Birth'. It makes for compelling listening. Let us know what you think of the story, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the Author MELISSA BEIT’S short fiction has been published in Southerly, Meanjin, the Sleepers Almanac, Best Australian Stories, New Australian Stories, Skive Magazine and the Australian Women’s Weekly. She lives in coastal northern NSW with her family and a bunch of chooks. Read an interview with Melissa, here. 'A Hospital Birth' was published in Out of Place, an anthology of microlit. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode, Emma has chosen 'Well, Then' written by Susan McCreery, read by Eleni Schumacher and recorded live at Little Fictions at Sydney's Knox St Bar. Our presenters challenge you to find some sexual innuendos in this piece. Let us know what you think of 'Well, Then' by leaving a comment on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page.About the Author SUSAN MCCREERY is a writer from Thirroul, NSW. Her microfiction has been published by Spineless Wonders (Writing To The Edge, Flashing The Square, Out of Place), as well as by Seizure and Cuttlefish. Her poetry and short fiction have appeared in Best Australian Poems 2009, Sleepers Almanac, Going Down Swinging, Hecate, Five Bells, and Island among others. Story competition shortlistings include the Overland/Victoria University, the Hal Porter, The Age, the Margaret River and the Albury City; prizes include the joanne burns/Flashing the Square, the Carmel Bird, the Bundaberg Writers, the Peter Cowan Writers, and the Julie Lewis. Her poetry collection, Waiting for the Southerly, was commended in the Anne Elder award (2012). In 2014 she was awarded a Varuna fellowship and an Australia Society of Authors mentorship for her short story collection which is will be published by Puncher & Wattman. She has worked as professional proofreader for the past eighteen years, and when not at her desk she can be found swimming long distances in the ocean. Read an interview with Susan McCreery, here. 'Well, Then' is published in Loopholes (Spineless Wonders, 2016). Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

Curator Nat Williams explores the items currently on loan to the National Gallery of Victoria for their new exhibition, examining images of the exploration leading to the settlement and expansion of the Australian colonies. The Treasures Curator is supported by Catalyst – Australian Arts and Cultural Fund. Treasures Gallery Access Program, supported by National Library Patrons.

In this episode, Ali has chosen ‘Tooth' written and read by Jon Steiner and recorded live at Little Fictions, a show performed in Sydney's Knox Street Bar. Our presenters try to determine if this story is terribly sad, terribly funny or both. Let us know what you think of 'Tooth' by leaving a comment on The Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the author Jon Steiner grew up in Washington, D.C. He went to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, graduating in 1993 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Film. After a few years in Texas and a few years in New York City, he migrated to Australia in 2000. In 2008, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing at the University of Technology Sydney. He lives in the Sydney suburb of Tempe with his wife and daughter. 'Tooth’ is published in Jon Steiner’s debut collection, The Last Wilkie’s and other stories. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Coffee Pod|cast  has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

In this episode of Coffee Pod|cast it's Emma's turn to choose a microfiction to listen to and discuss. Her pick is 'Taken' by Michelle Wright. The narration by Alex Williams was recorded in front of a live audience at Little Fictions in Knox St Bar, Chippendale. Listen in, join the discussion on Facebook and don't forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform.'Taken' was published in Flashing The Square (Spineless Wonders, 2014) an anthology of microlit. About the author Michelle Wright writes short stories and flash fiction. She’s won the Age (2012), Alan Marshall (2014) and Grace Marion Wilson (2013) Awards, and the Writers Victoria Templeberg Fellowship (2013). In 2013, she was placed second in the Bridport Prize for Flash Fiction. Her debut collection, Fine was published in 2016. About the actor Alex Williams is an actor and singer with a flair for comedy. He performed in Sydney and Adelaide Fringe Festivals with the Sexy Tales Comedy Collective, performing wickedly comic plays by Patrick Lenton.  He has also recently taken his hand to screen writing and acting in web published series and short films. Show credits Presented by Ali Morris and Emma Walsh. Theme music by James Seymour. Produced by Bronwyn Mehan. This podcast project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.  

Australian short story publisher, Spineless Wonders is excited to be releasing the very first episode of Coffee Pod|cast and introducing your hosts, Emma Walsh and Ali Morris. Join Emma and Ali as each episode they select for you a microfiction, read by an actor, and then chat about it over their morning coffee. In this first episode, they have chosen 'Sanctuary' read by Kate Fraser and recorded live at Little Fictions, a show performed in Sydney's Knox Street Bar. 'Sanctuary' was written by Shady Cosgrove and is published in Landmarks, an anthology of prose poems and microfiction edited by Cassandra Atherton. About the author SHADY COSGROVE is the author of What the Ground Can’t Hold (Picador, 2013) and She Played Elvis (Allen and Unwin, 2009), which was shortlisted for the Australian Vogel Award. Her short fiction has appeared in Best Australian Stories, Overland, Antipodes, Southerly and other Spineless Wonders anthologies. About the actor KATE FRASER is a graduate of the Actors Centre Australia. Her theatre credits include Book of Days at New Theatre as well as Stop Kiss and Starlight Stories. More recently Kate has appeared in TV episodes of Home and Away, Janet King, and A Place to Call Home. Credits Presented by Ali Morris and Emma Walsh. Theme music by James Seymour. Produced by Bronwyn Mehan. This podcast project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

The 2017 ASAL Patron's Lecture (with special thanks to the Cultural Fund of the Copyright Agency) Malaysian-Australian author, rapper and poet from Queanbeyan, Australia, Omar Musa combines readings from his own work with his thoughts about his writing process, such key themes as migration, belonging and dreams, and reflections on Australian literature and culture at large. Held as part of the Sydney Ideas on 17 October 2017: http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2017/asal_patrons_lecture_omar_musa.shtml