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Kicking off Season 3, The Wigs Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and Emmanuel Kerkyasharian (along with Jim Minns) broadcast live from lockdown with an in-depth look into the NSW public health orders that have hastily been put in place. Issues including the right to silence, the right against self-incrimination, policing in the time of COVID and the rule of law will be interesting to all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the great things about the medium is that once in a while, you get one that makes a difference.The Wigs is one such podcast. This episode we talk to Jim Minns the producer of the Wigs podcast. Jim is a career storyteller creating feature films being the videographer for people like Jacinda Arden.The Wigs is a monthly podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the courtroom. The first and only podcast (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Each episode they deep dive into the scenarios and outcomes that make up our legal system.One such scenario was the BLM protests in Sydney in mid 2020If you want to try out an episode of the Wigs. We recommend this episodeFollow the Wigs onSpotifyiTunesFacebookTwitterJim Listens toRabbit HoleThis American LifeReply AllStart UpCheck out Jim's feature film Don't Know DailyAnd his crowd funded podcast - ArenaBehind The Podcast, brought to you by the Australian Podcast Awards and is created by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam and Chris talk with famed US-Australian Astronaut Andy Thomas about his experiences with self-isolation and what we can all learn from his time in orbit.
CPSU NSW Assistant Secretary Troy Wright is on the podcast this week discussing all that the union is doing to help university staff affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the country, the PSA/CPSU NSW has arranged temporary emergency ambulance cover for all eligible members. This week's podcast highlights the latest new member benefit.
On the podcast this week we chat with POVB Chairperson Nicole Jess on the restrictions placed on inmates during the Covid-19 pandemic. The good, the bad and what it all means for the staff who work in corrective services.
Should the NSW Government inject more resources to hiring in the public service? We talk to Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright about The economic theory that the NSW government should do so as a measure to stem the massive increase to the unemployment across the state as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
In a special edition of the PSA/CPSU NSW Podcast, we look at what was said by Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet on the stimulus package offered to small business in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
This week we hear from Shay Deguara, Manager of Industrial Support which includes WHS who outlines the working provisions that are in place and available for members. You can read more about these Premier's Circular Measures here: https://arp.nsw.gov.au/c2020-01-employment-arrangements-during-covid-19/
Sam and Chris talk with Craig Jeffrey, Director and CEO of the Australia India Institute and Dr Priya Chacko, Senior Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Adelaide about Australia's relationship with India moving culturally and economically in the future.
For International Women's Day 2020, the PSA/CPSU podcast presents an audio documentary featuring members, delegates and staff answering one simple question; What does International Women's Day mean to you?
Sam and Chris are back for the new year. Join them to find out what they’ve been reading, what they’ve been doing and some updates about all things in the news.
'Stand TALR' - The unique mental health initiative designed specifically for prisons across Australasia - was launched at long bay and will be rolled out across the state with the backing of the PSA, POVB and Corrective Services NSW. We chat to POVB Chair and Vice-Chair Nicole Jess and Jason Charlton about the benefits of the program.
The south coast of NSW is home to the historic towns of Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba. This weeks podcast tells the story of the remote area firefighters (RAFT) teams who were deployed to save these beautiful towns from being lost to the annals of history.
This week, we look into the viability of the NSW Government's continued scoping study of Forestry Corporation. A method designed to assess the privatisation of the government entity at a time when 40% of the trees associated have been destroyed due to the unprecedented bushfires.
On the podcast this week, Stewart Little and Kim DeGovrik join Jim Minns on a tour of the bushfire affected regions around the Blue Mountains National Park, Lithgow and Mudgee. They each give an account of the 80% world heritage bushland that was destroyed due to the unprecedented events.
We speak to PSA Member Dr Brett Summerell about the efforts NSW Botanists are going to to save and regenerate plant life in NSW once the bushfire season subsides.
Australia is dropping in the Corruption Perceptions Index, why? Join Sam and Chris as they chat issues of transparency, corruption and integrity. They’re joined by leading barrister Geoffrey Watson SC and journalist Annika Smethurst, and will smash out the problems – and the potential solutions.
‘The worst fire season ever recorded’ has meant the end to 2019 will go down in infamy for many.This week we talk with RFS state mitigation crew leader and active volunteer Ben Plummer about what he has seen on the frontlines.
"Steven Soderbergh is my spiritual animal".Rob Hagans is a writer/director born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. His latest feature, entitled 'Barbara' was shot entirely on the Iphone 11 - the first feature film to do so.Barbara will be released worldwide via Robs Channel - Link is below:https://www.youtube.com/user/mackmorganhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1881156/
On Rekindle Hope this week, Dr Gorana Grgic, Lecturer at the Department of Government and International Relations and the United States Studies Centre & Stephen Loosley AM, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, United States Studies Centre discuss the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.
On the podcast we sit down with Stewart Little, the PSA general secretary to discuss the highs and lows of 2019 and the vision and projected outcomes of the PSA moving forward in 2020 and beyond.
Part 2 of our sit down with Stewart Little, the PSA general secretary to discuss the highs and lows of 2019 and the vision and projected outcomes of the PSA moving forward in 2020 and beyond.
Sweden is often considered to be the heartland of social democracy - but that may no longer be the case.Benedict Hugosson is a global expert in political campaigning.He has lead national field campaigns for the Social Democrats in Sweden and is a leading thinker in political engagement strategies and tactics.An Australian born Harvard graduate, Ben has trained activists in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.I caught up with Ben for a chinwag about the fall in support for the historically dominant Swedish Social Democratic party, the rise of right wing nationalists in Sweden, why party membership is critical to voting patterns, how face to face conversations are still better than digital campaign tools, and what the future holds for mainstream European political parties of both the left and right.It’s a fascinating, in-depth insight into what is happening right throughout Europe. It also uncovers the important role that membership and organising plays in electoral outcomes.As ever, if you’re enjoying the show - please rate and review!
At least 140 Australians die prematurely every day from an obesity-related disease. Obesity and related health issues have only gotten worse over the last few decades. Join Sam and Chris as they invite Dr Jane Martin from the Obesity Policy Coalition and Professor Rob Moodie from the University of Melbourne to chat about the issue, and what the potential policy answers are. Sugar tax, anyone?
This week, we hear from Water NSW delegates as they fight mental fatigue regarding water allocation to regions affected by drought. Also - Kim De Govrik gives an eyewitness account of the fire damaged Greater Blue Mountains region and the possible implications for Sydney's drinking water.
This week the threat to funding independent agencies is put front and centre as the Berejiklian government ask the auditor-general to review four key bodies. Also, Corrections Minister Anthony Roberts visits PSA House to address POVB delegates.
Nic fights back and comes face to face with finality.
As NSW faced a catastrophic fire category this week, the NSW Government (in particular deputy Premier John Barilaro) was critical of the role National Parks and Wildlife Service has played in hazard reduction. This week's podcast attempts to set the record straight on the many inaccuracies purported by the NSW government.
In order to escape, the girls must confront trauma.(NB: Talen Winchester is credited incorrectly and should be read as 'Tah-Lon')
The Forestry Corporation of NSW are responsible for many risk mitigating activities that help save lives. This week we shine a light on these often unsung heroes.
Nancy arrives as the ones who are watching increase the pressure.
A new scripted audio drama series in Podcast format. Written, Directed and Produced by Jim Minns.Arena centres on a woman, Nic, who finds herself targeted and stalked one night by unknown forces from the dark web.Starring Faye Howard, Clive Castle, Ekanem Ebinne, Andrew Woods, Greg Tangey, Tayla Smith, Talen Winchester and Callum Presbury.
On the podcast this week, we sit in on a Care and Resilience training session at the office of the NSW Ombudsman. Also - an independent review into the states youth justice facilities recommends 63 changes to the network, all welcomed by the PSA.
Martin Scorsese was a studio killer in the 70's and 80's. He was a part of the new wave of down and dirty 'picture makers'. This gives him a license to criticize.
This week on the PSA / CPSU Podcast, we wrap up our mental health month special with a statistical break down from Manager of Industrial Support Shay Deguara. Also, we document this week's stop work meeting of Special Constables at NSW State Parliament.
On November 7 - Minnimal will launch its first scripted audio horror/thriller podcast 'Arena'. This is the story of how the idea was born.This show is a re-post from the Arena podcast. You can catch episode 1 when it launches on November 7th, 2019: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rxj7eKXyQRep3z2UMb6QB
This is the story of how a failed attempt at a startup production company led to the creation of a scripted audio series.Writer and Producer Jim Minns relays the ups and downs of this unique predicament. A story of low lows and eventual, high highs.ARENA - Episode 1 is released on all podcasting platforms - November 7th, 2019.
WARNING: Confronting Content.October is Mental Health Month and the theme for this year is ‘Share the Journey’. The PSA/CPSU Podcast sits down with members who are prison officers from corrective services to discuss mental health in the workplace and the high rates of PTSD related to the job. This is part of a series of discussions that will be posted throughout the month of October. A warning to listeners, this episode contains descriptions of graphic violence. Please call lifeline for crisis support on 13 11 14.
Yes, opinions are everywhere and everyone is free and entitled to them. Where I see a discrepancy is when journalism becomes involved. Should there be a delineation between the facts as presented by a journalist for max consumption and their opinion of those facts while they are tweeting?
WARNING: Confronting Content.October is Mental Health Month and the theme for this year is ‘Share the Journey’. The PSA/CPSU Podcast sits down with members from senior case officers from community services (formerly FACS and DOCS) to discuss mental health in the workplace. This is part of a series of discussions that will be posted throughout the month of October. A warning to listeners, this episode contains descriptions of violence and harassment. Please call lifeline for crisis support on 13 11 14.
In the 71st minute of the NRL Grand Final this past Saturday, the Referee reversed a call that left millions calling for his immediate sacking. We love rules and HATE those who f#ck with them. Especially those in power.
Arena: A Scripted Audio Series from Minnimal Productions.Written, Produced and Directed by Jim Minns.Available on all podcast platforms on January 2nd, 2020.
On last week's podcast we reported that the government will be closing four correctional centres in NSW. This week, POVB Chairperson Nicole Jess and PSA Senior Industrial Officer Julie Bond got a first hand look at the devastating outcome for two of those communities.
WARNING: Confronting Content.October is Mental Health Month and the theme for this year is ‘Share the Journey’. The PSA/CPSU Podcast sits down with members from youth justice to discuss mental health in the workplace. This is part of a series of discussions that will be posted throughout the month of October. A warning to listeners, this episode contains descriptions of violence and harassment. Please call lifeline for crisis support on 13 11 14.
Divisions are everywhere, in every factor in life. But what can we all agree is a line that won't be crossed on either side of the divide? How do we enforce an opposing side that is flirting with crossing that line?
On the back of the announcement four weeks ago that the Grafton Correctional Centre will close mid 2020, this week the government announced the closure of a further four correctional centres leaving some communities to face an unknown future.
Highlighting this week's creative output of Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
Minnimal Audio Podcast Episode 1:How the death of a start-up 'The minnimal list' gave birth to the screenplay for a scripted audio drama 'Arena'.
On the podcast this week, the PSA embark on a state-wide tour of NSW schools to congratulate SAS staff on the pay equity victory, letting them know of the relevant information moving forward and a history of how the victory came to be.
Arena, A scripted audio series from Minnimal Productions. Written and produced by Jim Minns.Coming January 2, 2020.
The 2019 women's conference wrapped this week with delegates and observers from across the state converging on PSA House. The following is a snapshot of how the conference went down.
The creation of digital environments to fulfill the story objectives of big-budget movies is getting more and more seamless. The infrastructure is very much in place from past productions that entire landscapes can be created easily and cheaply for any production from The Avengers to The Wolf of Wall Street.Yes, you read that right, The Wolf of Wall Street — according to this viral video
In 2016 the PSA lodged an equal remuneration case in the Industrial Relations Commission on behalf of SAS Staff working in schools who we believed were historically underpaid because of their gender. In a historic day for SAS Staff in NSW, the PSA has obtained the Department of Education’s agreement to resolve and settle the PSA’s Equal Pay Case.We discuss the history of the case, the outcomes for those involved and the jubilation for those that will benefit the most.
The Wigs is the first and only podcast featuring practising barristers talking shop. Featuring Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and hosted by Jim Minns, episode one will be launching very, very soon. Stay tuned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Speciality tasks in post-production are, quite possibly, the last great bastion of entry for a career in filmmaking in 2019. An essay/discussion.
On the podcast this week, PSA Industrial Manager Kris Cruden gives us a history of recognition week and its importance for SAS delegates and members. Also, the closure of Grafton Prison is announced by the NSW Government.
Jim Minns discusses ‘Phobos' by Alex ProyasWATCH ‘Phobos’ HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zCSYgTDjgA
We need stories told with risk, with the promise of rattled cages. We need filmmakers to downscale and produce work on a budget, solving problems in-camera rather than in post.Or better yet, in the screenwriting phase.They exist, they are out there — but they are working online — through YouTube and Vimeo.
This week on the pod, we talk to PSA Industrial officers and organisers regarding the provisions in the NSW enabling act. Juvenile Justice continues to fight for fairness in the wake of the Frank Baxter riot and a major victory for temporary TAFE employees.
There is something to be said for legacy.The belief that in order to maintain and increase the value of your art, you must create an awareness of its scarcity. This is exactly what Quentin Tarantino has intended in his repeated claims that he will hang up his directing hat upon the completion of his next, tenth and final film.
Jim Minns discusses ‘Waltzing Tilda by Jonathan Wilhelmsson’.WATCH ‘WALTZING TILDA’ HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgVzbK86aDI
This week on the podcast, the Australian Museum in the Sydney CBD will close its doors for twelve months for renovations leaving many questions unanswered. Also, Special Constables in high target sites like NSW Parliament actively consider industrial action.
This week PSA delegate Kim De Govrik tells us of the impact the NSW budget cuts continue to have on National parks and wildlife services. The POVB Prison Officers fight for a fair agreement and Juvenile Justice secures a backpay victory from the department.
PSA Delegate Damian McDonald of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, PSA Senior Industrial Officer Kerrie Butson and PSA General Secretary Stewart Little discuss the recent flux around the move of the Powerhouse Museum from Ultimo to Parramatta and the million-dollar backpay granted to Powerhouse workers at a recent celebratory BBQ.
John Berry was the US ambassador to Australia from 2013 to 2017 and is now President of the American Australian Association.Ambassador Berry joined Misha Zelinsky to talk about the future of the ANZUS Alliance, strategic competition in the Asian region, the rise of autocrats globally and how we can get young people to care about politics and democracy.
Matt and Jim discuss bookies, online betting and how bizarre that whole world is. David Schwimmer busted stealing beers in Blackpool (or was he?) - the launch of our new scripted audio series 'Arena' and the self-serve checkout thingy at supermarkets and how they're trying to turn it into a micro-economic Skynet.
Chinese fake moons, the origins of Jackie Chan's 'Aussie' name, electrified fences in Florida, the Nevada pimp who is dead and will still win his election - unfortunately for you all, it's all here in this week's DKD.
The show that has been dubbed 'A colossal waste of time' - It's not hard to hear why. Do not join Matt Clark and Jim Minns as they dissect the week's biggest stories. Including: Khabib V McGregor post-fight fight, Winks the horse (yep), Banksy being banksy, Jim's encounter with Jason Blum (again! - sorry) plus much, much less.
Once upon a time Coca Cola introduced 'New' coke - as a marketing ploy to get us all to drink the old shit. Apparently it worked. Somewhere in this episode we relate this story to the Serial podcast, Pizza shapes (the snack) and we mention Lance Armstrong and Bill Cosby. Yeah, I don't get it either.
Let's talk about this scandal plaguing the fruit industry of Australia. Plus - Lotteries, what's the go? and Jim spills the beans on an upcoming guest on his rival podcast.
It's been 6 long years and finally, Jim and Matt return with their "Groundbreaking" - (No one) podcast 'Don't Know Daily'.Based on the Hit film "Don't Know Daily" that Variety Magazine called "one of the worst films in history".Join us each week... or don't.It's great to be back.JM & MC