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Is it ok that "fake German heiress" Anna Delvey has appeared in the current season of Dancing With The Stars (US)? Can a convicted scammer dance her way to reputation rehab – and should she even have the opportunity?Guest critic (and trained dancer!) Rudi Bremer is in to discuss.Show notes:"Maybe She Had So Much Money She Just Lost Track of It" by Jessica PresslerZiwe interviews Anna Delvey.
We're talking about the moment B-girl Raygun, aka Dr Rachael Gunn, became the world's favourite meme.Raygun's breaking performance at the Paris Olympics was instantly iconic – and divisive: Is this how people really dance in Australia? Was this the best Australia had to offer? Was this a weird academic stunt? Is Raygun an Aussie hero or taking the piss?There's a lot of noise – guest critics Hannah Reich and Rudi Bremer (a trained dancer!) weigh in.
Dearest Gentle Listeners, the third season of Netflix's Bridgerton is upon us and it's heaving with bosoms, babes and romantic intrigue.Series leads Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) are glowed up and loved up, but *spoiler alert* major twists are on the horizon.Stop Everything! romance correspondent Rudi Bremer is in to guide you through it all.
We're talking happily-ever-after with Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton romance novels.With its multiracial (and hot) casting and steamy sex scenes, Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series found new and enthusiastic audiences via Shondalands's hit screen adaptations for Netflix. BW and romance correspondent Rudi Bremer talk to Julia about collaborating with Shonda Rhimes on the new Queen Charlotte series and novels, and what she's learned about writing non white and queer characters.And BL and BW hear from the director and cast of Rye Lane, a British romcom that sends its leads on a colour-saturated caper through the landmarks of South London.
Can't get enough romance literature in your life? Join bestselling historical fantasy romance author Freya Marske (A Restless Truth), acclaimed debut novelist Saman Shad (The Matchmaker) and Wiradjuri councillor turned fiction-writer Yvonne Weldon (Sixty-Seven Days) for a panel event that reveals the thrills, spills and secrets of penning page-turning love stories that bring fresh life to the genre while making our hearts beat a little faster. They chat with ABC radio host and self-professed romance novel addict Rudi Bremer. 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.
When 16-year-old Casey Donovan won season two of Australian Idol, she was thrown into the spotlight.Almost twenty years on, Casey reflects on her steps from Idol to stage shows, and finding her way back home with guest host Jack EvansMeanwhile, rapper Barkaa's been touring her debut EP Blak Matriarchy since 2021, and she told guest host Rudi Bremer about her ideas behind Blak Matriarchy, the Elders she's learnt from, and getting back into the studio.
When 16-year-old Casey Donovan won season two of Australian Idol, she was thrown into the spotlight. Almost twenty years on, Casey reflects on her steps from Idol to stage shows, and finding her way back home with guest host Jack Evans Meanwhile, rapper Barkaa's been touring her debut EP Blak Matriarchy since 2021, and she told guest host Rudi Bremer about her ideas behind Blak Matriarchy, the Elders she's learnt from, and getting back into the studio.
We're talking happily-ever-after stories with Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton romance novels. Disney's live action remake of its animated classic The Little Mermaid is campy and entertaining, but why this story again, and why now? Ben puts the question to Halle, who plays Ariel, and Melissa, who plays Ursula. With its multiracial (and hot) casting and steamy sex scenes, Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series found new and enthusiastic audiences via Shondalands's hit screen adaptations for Netflix. BW and Rudi Bremer talk to Julia about collaborating with Shonda Rhimes on the new Queen Charlotte series and novels, and what she's learned about writing non white and queer characters.
We're talking happily-ever-after stories with Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton romance novels.Disney's live action remake of its animated classic The Little Mermaid is campy and entertaining, but why this story again, and why now? Ben puts the question to Halle, who plays Ariel, and Melissa, who plays Ursula.With its multiracial (and hot) casting and steamy sex scenes, Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series found new and enthusiastic audiences via Shondalands's hit screen adaptations for Netflix. BW and Rudi Bremer talk to Julia about collaborating with Shonda Rhimes on the new Queen Charlotte series and novels, and what she's learned about writing non white and queer characters.
In 1993, a decision was made to add an Indigenous Arts and culture program, AWAYE! to the Radio National broadcast schedule.
In 1993, a decision was made to add an Indigenous Arts and culture program, AWAYE! to the Radio National broadcast schedule.
We're wrapping the year in pop culture discourse with best friends of Stop Everything! Tahlea Aualiitia and Rudi Bremer, talking through the wins, fails, lols and sighs of 2022.The White Lotus season 2 has gone out with a bang and BW and BL are going all in on what happened. Skip ahead to 11:20 of this episode if you haven't caught up yet and don't want it to be spoiled.We're simultaneously over and underwhelmed by the first three hours of Harry & Meghan, and finally saying goodbye to Twitter Death WatchTM
We're wrapping the year in pop culture discourse with best friends of Stop Everything! Tahlea Aualiitia and Rudi Bremer, talking through the wins, fails, lols and sighs of 2022. The White Lotus season 2 has gone out with a bang and BW and BL are going all in on what happened. Skip ahead to 11:20 of this episode if you haven't caught up yet and don't want it to be spoiled. We're simultaneously over and underwhelmed by the first three hours of Harry & Meghan, and finally saying goodbye to Twitter Death WatchTM
In this bonus episode Kate interviews Dr Javaria Farooqui, an assistant professor at COMSATS University, Lahore. She recently wrote an article about the nuanced reception of the television series Bridgerton. In this episode, we talk about what British Imperialism is, and how the history of Britain in South Asia affects the second season of Bridgerton. Please note: this discussion contains discussions of colonisation practices, racism, and colonial violence. Features: - The East India Company - All the British Feels - Money, mannerisms and marrying down - Shit-tolerance (on TV and in life) - Representation vs accuracy - A start (though not an end) Books and other Media We Discuss: - Bridgerton, the TV show - For many Pakistani Bridgerton fans looking for an escape, a brown Kate Sharma isn't what they signed up for, an article by Dr Javaria Farooqui - Minute on Indian Education, Lord Thomas Babington Macauley - Javaria's list of popular South Asian romance series: "Dobara" - "Mere Hamsafar" (CW: Javaria notes that this series is ongoing and does not yet have a guarantee of a happy ending. Further, it features examples of harassment from the male lead character) - "Koi Chaand Rakh" You can find Javaria on twitter @JavariaFarooqui, and a list of some of her academic articles here. You can find the links to all of the media discussed on our website. Don't forget you can find us on twitter and facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your preferred podcast provider. Leaving a review gives you a pep in your step! This episode was recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people and edited by Rudi Bremer on Gadigal country. What Would Danbury Do is a proud member of Frolic Media. You can find great romance content and other fantastic podcasts by visiting the Frolic site.
Beloved Elder and self-described reformed ratbag has been named this year's NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year.
After 23 years Wesley Enoch is bringing his musical The Sunshine Club back to the stage.
Yued and Wiilman Noongar actress Tuuli Narkle shares some Noongar language, including the word for spirit.
Yawuru man Stephen Pigram discusses how his music has evolved over his career.
The Queen names her diamond, and your hosts are mostly just confused as to the whats, hows, and whys of diamond status. Meanwhile, Kate and Anthony continue to clash and it's honestly the best foreplay we've seen on screen in a long time. It's Bridgerton Season 2, episode 2 and listeners, we are off to the races! This episode is brought to you by Kensington Books author Kat Martin and her new series of high-octane romantic thrillers, pairing bone-chilling adventure with pulse-raising romance. The first book The Last Goodnight moves from Colorado's cattle country to the high rises of Denver as Kade, a rancher with secrets in his past, and Eleanor, a talented private investigator track down a murderer with close ties to Kade. The second book, The Last Mile, just released, adds a little Indiana Jones energy to the romantic thriller genre, as Abigail, an ordinary woman with an extraordinary family heirloom, must pair up with rogueish treasure hunter Gage Logan. You can find out more about Kat and her tense, steamy stories on her website, katmartin.com Featuring: - Meddlesome siblings - Sisters before Misters, Edwina! - Sequel baiting (?) - Cassowaries - they're irritable - Rudi, snacking - Poetry, the pros and cons - The politics of beauty (but not of race) - Mysterious typography - Phillipa & CheeseBoy 4 EVA Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton, Season One, a TV series - Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen - My Fair Lady, a film - Ten Things I Hate About You, a film - The Viscount Who Loved Me, by Julia Quinn - The Poetry of Lord Byron - The Iliad, an epic poem by Homer - The Odyssey, an epic poem by Homer - Smythe-Smith novels, by Julia Quinn - An Offer from a Gentleman, by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, by Julia Quinn - To Sir Phillip, with Love, by Julia Quinn - Pride and Prejudice, the 2005 film - RuPaul's Drag Race - The Melbourne Cup - The Wedding Crasher, by Mia Sosa - My Best Friend's Wedding, a film This episode in What Would Danbury Do, we hear from Solange in Mia Sosa's The Wedding Crasher, when one secret leads to a crashed wedding leads to an opposites-attract romance between a joyless suit and a free spirit. If you would like to send us a What Would Danbury Do, simply record a voice memo on your phone with the letter and send it to us at bridgertonpod@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Don't forget you can find us on twitter and facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. People who leave reviews smell of sandalwood and man. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people and edited by Rudi Bremer on Gadigal country. What Would Danbury Do is a proud member of Frolic Media. You can find great romance content and other fantastic podcasts by visiting the Frolic site.
Lionel Fogarty's new poetry collection is full of all of the urgency, energy and linguistic audacity you'd expect from him.
Australia's first female Aboriginal photojournalist Aunty Barbara McGrady has been snapping key moments through a Blak lens for most of her life.
Yorta Yorta composer Deborah Cheetham has been a leader and pioneer in the Australian arts landscape for more than 25 years.
Jessie Lloyd is back with Ailan Songs Project — a project about songs from the Torres Strait and Australia's top end.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra prepares for Of This Earth, a new composition from Kalkadunga man William Barton
Kylie Bracknell wins Deutsche Bank Fellowship for First Nations Creatives at the Sydney Film Festival.
Naomi Hobson's whimsical photographic series Adolescent Wonderland is directly inspired by both her environment and the young people of her community.
Marlon Motlop and Rulla Kelly Mansel talk about their music project Marlon X Rulla, and provide a taste of their new track Unceded
Author Tony Birch explains how growing up in Fitzroy influenced his writing, as well as his ideas of masculinity and conflict resolution.
In this bonus episode we welcome back friend of the pod Dr Jodi McAlister, who sits down with Kate to discuss how romance novel serialisation works, and what that means for this and future seasons of Bridgerton on Netflix. Features: - Vampires and werewolves and sports teams, oh my! - Genre as defined by ‘vibes' - HEA…and post-HEA - The benefits of time travel - The benefits of sex scenes - Peneloise & Bi-nedict - Books and other Media We Discuss: - Bridgerton, the TV show - The Bridgerton series, by Julia Quinn - The Duke and I - It's in His Kiss - Romancing Mr Bridgerton - To Sir Phillip, With Love - The Outlander series, by Diana Gabaldon - The Fifty Shades of Grey series, by EL James - The In Death series, by JD Robb - Happily Ever After...and After: Serialization and the - Popular Romance Novel, by An Goris - The Troubleshooters series, by Suzanne Brockmann - The Cynster series, by Stephanie Laurens - The Bow Street Runners series, by Lisa Kleypas - A Song of Ice and Fire series, by George RR Martin - Scarpetta series, by Patricia Cornwell - The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet series, by Sue Grafton (Kate mistakenly conflated this series and that of Sue Grafton in the recording. Apologies to both Patricia and Sue!) - A whole new set of horny lords and ladies: how Bridgerton brought romance book serialisation to television, by Kate Cuthbert and Jodi McAlister - Adoring Outlander, edited by Valerie Estelle - Frankel (featuring a chapter by Jodi McAlister - A Natural History of the Romance Novel, by Pamela Regis - The Crossfire Series, by Sylvia Day - The Inside Out series, by Lisa Renee Jones - Virgin River, the TV series - Sweet Magnolias, the TV series - The Virgin River series, by Robyn Carr - Love in the Western World, by Denis de Rougement You can find Jodi on twitter as @jodimca and instagram as @jodimcalister, and she's brand new on TikTok also as @jodimcalister. Don't forget you can find us on twitter and facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your preferred podcast provider. Leaving a review makes you a perennial favourite recurring character. This episode was recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung, and Gadigal peoples and edited by Rudi Bremer on Gadigal country. What Would Danbury Do is a proud member of Frolic Media. You can find great romance content and other fantastic podcasts by visiting the Frolic site.
Prolific artist Daniel Boyd has produced his first major solo exhibition, Treasure Island is on now at the Gallery of NSW
Muriwari Filipino rapper Ryan Clapham presents Warrangu: River Story.
Sweatshop Literacy Movement's second iteration of Another Australia contains three works from Yuwaalaraay woman Nardi Simpson.
Bangarra Dance Theatre's award-winning Terrain is a hymn to Country.
Uncle Wes Marne releases poetry collection Through Old Eyes
Cinematic anthology We Are Still Here is a poetic and powerful statement of resistance and survival.
Kate [f26] and Edwina [f21] Sharma are freshly arrived from India to launch Edwina into society and land her a wealthy and doting husband. Just so happens that Anthony [m30ish] is both wealthy and wanting - though the ‘doting' will have to take a backseat to the practical, pleasant marriage that he has planned. Still, no reason why he and Edwina can't make a real go of it…if only Kate will offer her approval. It's Bridgerton S2, and Anthony is about to be handed his ass… This episode of What Would Danbury Do? is brought to you by Unstable, the latest romantic suspense from Alexandra Ivy, from Kensington Books. You can find out more about Unstable and the rest of the series on Alexandra's website here: alexandraivy.com Featuring: - A somewhat disastrous debut - Anthony making plans - *The* diamond - A tiny, little, very miniscule, basically token nod to class consciousness - The growth and evolution of Penelope Featherington - The growth and evolution of Anthony Bridgerton Lady Danbury making plans - Kate making plans - We're making art, we're getting high, and we're fucking Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton Prequel show - Stay Away, by Nirvana - A Vindication of the Rights of Women, by Mary Wollstonecraft - Ever After, a film - Pride & Prejudice, 1995 television mini-series - Pride & Prejudice, 2005 film - Material Girl, by Madonna - Debrett's many publications, including Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage - The Viscount Who Loved Me, by Julia Quinn - An Offer from a Gentleman, by Julia Quinn Diamonds, by Rihanna - Twilight, a film - A Spark of White Fire, by Sangu Mandanna - Clueless, a film This episode in What Would Danbury Do, Lady Danbury receives a missive from Esmae, the protagonist of A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna. You can find out more about A Spark of White Fire here. If you would like to send us a What Would Danbury Do, simply record a voice memo on your phone with the letter and send it to us at bridgertonpod@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you and can't wait to offer up some Danbury advice to help other romance characters on their rocky road to true love. Don't forget you can find us on twitter and facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review will make your hair full and bouncy. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people and edited by Rudi Bremer on Gadigal country. What Would Danbury Do is a proud member of Frolic Media. You can find great romance content and other fantastic podcasts by visiting the Frolic site.
Stephen Page has won a Red Ochre Award for outstanding lifetime achievement in Indigenous arts
Leah Purcell has adapted the story of The Drover's Wife to a feature length film
A multigenerational panel of essayists, poets, critics and thinkers will explore what "Unmitegatedly Black" success looks like in literary spaces, and the value of collectivism.
Written and composed by Gamillaroi/Biripai musician, composer and filmmaker Troy Russell, The Last Shot tells a fictionalised story of Troy's great-grandparents.
The Ngana Barangarai (Black Wallaby) program has published an annual volume of poetry by First Nations inmates in Junee Correctional Centre for a decade.
An exciting new artist residency is set to launch in Bourke as part of a community wellbeing and engagement program.
Bundjalung writer Evelyn Araluen wins the Stella Prize 2022 for her debut poetry collection Drop Bear.
Vicki Couzens Possum Skin Cloak Story is being featured alongside a range of creative practitioners and community groups at Collective Movements
Rella remixes the Cinderella story, challenging ideas of who is beautiful and what family means.
While you wait for new Imagine This, take a listen to Little Yarns! Hosted by Gamilaroi girl, Rudi Bremer, Little Yarns is a podcast that takes your ears on Country to share some of Australia's First languages and have a little yarn! New episodes are out every Monday.
While you wait for new Imagine This, take a listen to Little Yarns! Hosted by Gamilaroi girl, Rudi Bremer, Little Yarns is a podcast that takes your ears on Country to share some of Australia's First languages and have a little yarn! New episodes are out every Monday.
Ngarrindjeri man Jonathan Stier aka Eskatology discusses his new single Don't Say (Goodbye)
Today, we're sitting by the river on Yorta Yorta Country. Listen out for frogs, water birds and the Yorta Yorta word for water.
Our quartet is coming to a close with the straight-talking, pale-looking, wallflower-being, cello-playing Iris [f21] who is sceptical but pleased to be focus of the attention of Sir Richard Kensworthy [m??]. However, after a whirlwind courtship, a little planned compromising, and a quick marriage, Iris arrives at Sir Richard's estate to find that things are not all that they seem, and love at first sight may actually have been ‘unlikely to say no' at first sight. It's all about the secrets in this final episode of WWDD Season 4: who has them, who's keeping them, and who's about to let them out… Featuring: - The sister's secret baby - Determined non-consummation - Convenient geographical distance - Team Flower Names! - Passive aggressive breakfasts - Terrible Sex Intros - Dogs and arrows and unicorns and kings - Intertextual bombshells - Adele throwing Rudi under the bus Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - One Dance with a Duke - Tessa Dare - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - - Sarah MacLean - Never Judge a Lady by her Cover - Sarah MacLean - The Viscount Who Loved Me - Julia Quinn - The Smythe-Smith Quartet - Julia Quinn - Just Like Heaven - Julia Quinn - A Night Like This - Julia Quinn - The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn - The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy - Julia Quinn - It's in His Kiss - Julia Quinn - Center Stage, the film - Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron, a graphic novel - Julia Quinn & Violet Charles This week, the straight-talking but secretly warm-hearted godmother we all need, Lady Danbury, hears from Ashton from Alexis Daria's You Had Me at Hola, who has a deep secret and a new girlfriend. How do you balance intimacy and privacy when the stakes are really high? You can find out more about You Had Me At Hola here. If you would like to send us a What Would Danbury Do, simply record a voice memo on your phone with the letter and send it to us at bridgertonpod@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you and Lady Danbury is always prepared. Don't forget you can find us on twitter and facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider, including Spotify! Statistically, people who leave reviews have just really good butts. We're delighted to bring you information about The Guilty Pleasure Game Show, part of the Frolic Podcast Network! Just like the 90's, guilt-free pleasure is coming back! On this show, authors and co-hosts Laura Lovely and Lindsay Emory quiz your favorite authors, podcasters, and cool creatives about all the things they love, and no one feels bad about any of it! Come find your next guilty pleasure and the people who will celebrate it with you. You can find this fast and fun show at your favorite podcast app or at guiltypleasuregameshow.com This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people and edited by Rudi Bremer on Gadigal country. What Would Danbury Do is a proud member of Frolic Media. You can find great romance content and other fantastic podcasts by visiting the Frolic site.