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The creative process of character development is one of the most crucial elements of storytelling. Revisit this one-of-a-kind meeting of literary minds between prolific Indonesian author Abi Ardianda, Irish fiction writer Alan Murrin, and bestselling Malaysian novelist Ong Chin Huat, as they discuss the art of balancing traits, desires, and fears to create relatable protagonists, formidable antagonists, and other memorable characters that bring fictional worlds to life and create rich, unforgettable stories.This one-of-a-kind conversation, moderated by the arts and culture editor of Guardian Australia, Steph Harmon, is now available to watch at ubudwritersfestival.com/media, or tap the link in our bio to listen to this session on podcast platforms like Spotify and Simplecast.
It's been a huge year for Australian literature, with new work from some of our best-known authors, including Anna Funder, Richard Flanagan and Christos Tsiolkas. Culture editor Steph Harmon and deputy culture editor Sian Cain speak to Jane Lee about the best books of the year
In 2022, nightlife, theatre and music festivals came back across Australia, but wild weather and Covid-19 made for a bumpy landing. The year also delivered a dazzling array of film, prestige TV (including an Australian-made international hit) and a series of awards show fiascos. Guardian Australia's culture editor Steph Harmon and culture editorial assistant Michael Sun dive into the year in culture and the arts, and discuss the most exciting things coming up in 2023
This week, Steph Harmon and Michael Sun are joined by Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber of the US podcast Who? Weekly (no: not the Australian magazine), for a slightly unhinged chat about D-list celebrity culture in Australia and beyond. Also: the tabloid couples who were doing the absolute most in lockdown.
In Guardian Australia's online culture podcast, Alyx Gorman and Michael Sun take a look at the NFT craze that celebrities simply cannot stop talking about. Then, ahead of Valentine's Day, Steph Harmon joins them for a nostalgic chat about how meeting people online has changed – from ICQ to Tinder
In Guardian Australia's online culture podcast, Alyx Gorman and Michael Sun take a look at the NFT craze that celebrities simply cannot stop talking about. Then, ahead of Valentine's Day, Steph Harmon joins them for a nostalgic chat about how meeting people online has changed – from ICQ to Tinder
Built in 1926 by a pharmaceutical company, the heritage-listed building has since become a hub for artists – who now fear it may be under threat. Culture editor, Steph Harmon, introduces Brigid Delaney's story about eight of its past and present residents
After a decade embroiled in public controversies, one of Australia's most high-profile feminists is exposing a softer side with her new book, How We Love. Culture editor Steph Harmon introduces this profile on someone who describes herself as wilfully misunderstood
After Adele got Spotify to hide their album shuffle button, Alyx Gorman, Michael Sun and Steph Harmon called up Aria-winner Georgia Mooney, of All Our Exes Live In Texas, to talk about writing music for the world of streaming – and trying to make a buck from it. Later, Alyx quizzes Michael and Steph on Macquarie Dictionary's new contenders for Word of the Year
After Adele got Spotify to hide their album shuffle button, Alyx Gorman, Michael Sun and Steph Harmon called up Aria-winner Georgia Mooney, of All Our Exes Live In Texas, to talk about writing music for the world of streaming – and trying to make a buck from it. Later, Alyx quizzes Michael and Steph on Macquarie Dictionary's new contenders for Word of the Year
In Guardian Australia's podcast about the internet, Michael Sun, Alyx Gorman and Steph Harmon bring in pop culture expert and Directioner Brodie Lancaster to pore over the easter eggs of Red (Taylor's Version) – and discuss the pros and cons of stan culture. Then, we set out on our stupid little daily walk with Maggie Zhou, who goes deep on a new TikTok trend that's shifting the way we talk about wellness
In Guardian Australia's podcast about the internet, Michael Sun, Alyx Gorman and Steph Harmon bring in pop culture expert and Directioner Brodie Lancaster to pore over the easter eggs of Red (Taylor's Version) – and discuss the pros and cons of stan culture. Then, we set out on our stupid little daily walk with Maggie Zhou, who goes deep on a new TikTok trend that's shifting the way we talk about wellness
In Guardian Australia's new podcast, Steph Harmon, Michael Sun and Alyx Gorman bring in scam scholar Delia Rickard from the ACCC to explain how scams got smarter during lockdown – and how it's not just boomers falling prey. Then, Michael troubleshoots a social media dilemma (in a thinly-veiled brag about his boyfriend)
In the third episode of Guardian Australia's new podcast, Alyx Gorman, Michael Sun and Steph Harmon bring in colleague Josh Taylor to please for the love of god explain Facebook's pivot – before we try a recipe TikTok can't get enough of
In the third episode of Guardian Australia's new podcast, Alyx Gorman, Michael Sun and Steph Harmon bring in colleague Josh Taylor to please for the love of god explain Facebook's pivot – before we try a recipe TikTok can't get enough of
In the second episode of Guardian Australia's new podcast, Alyx Gorman, Michael Sun and Steph Harmon bring in Rashna Farrukh to discuss how TikTok is leaching into every corner of the internet – and the algorithms that know more about us than we do. Later in the episode: Michael gets trolled by a homeware meme
Derek de Vreught runs the last video store in Melbourne. He's sticking around as streaming takes over television and browsing for DVDs becomes a ‘decidedly niche experience'. Culture editor Steph Harmon recommends this story about a stalwart
In the second episode of Guardian Australia's new podcast, Alyx Gorman, Michael Sun and Steph Harmon bring in Rashna Farrukh to discuss how TikTok is leaching into every corner of the internet – and the algorithms that know more about us than we do. Later in the episode: Michael gets trolled by a homeware meme
In Guardian Australia's new weekly podcast, lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman, culture editor Steph Harmon and editorial assistant Michael Sun tackle the infinite scroll of the internet – and bring you the best of their tabs. In episode one, ‘real life influencer' Flex phones in to explain how #sponcon is creeping into our everyday – and Harmon and Gorman subject Sun to a gentle Succession-themed quiz
In Guardian Australia's new weekly podcast, lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman, culture editor Steph Harmon and editorial assistant Michael Sun tackle the infinite scroll of the internet – and bring you the best of their tabs. In episode one, ‘real life influencer' Flex phones in to explain how #sponcon is creeping into our everyday – and Harmon and Gorman subject Sun to a gentle Succession-themed quiz
The director says his film was sympathetic to Mark Brandon Read and ‘on his side'. It had to be – to understand his violence. Culture editor Steph Harmon recommends this story about the depiction of a notorious Australian criminal
Every Wednesday, Guardian Australia's culture and lifestyle team read the internet and chat through the infinite scroll (so you don't have to). Hosted by lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman, culture editor Steph Harmon and editorial assistant Michael Sun, each episode will catch you up on a week's worth of zeitgeist – bringing the best, biggest and weirdest bits of the internet into your podcast feed.
Laura Murphy-Oates introduces a bonus episode of our new podcast Guardian Australia Reads. Guardian Australia's culture editor, Steph Harmon, recommends a piece by Clem Bastow about an unfair double standard on autism
Some models of autism frame special interest as something unsettling and obsessive. Guardian Australia's culture editor, Steph Harmon, recommends a piece by Clem Bastow about this unfair double standard
As shows around the country are cancelled in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, there’s fear this pandemic could decimate the arts industry for good. In this episode of Full Story, culture editor Steph Harmon examines the complex web of jobs supported by the performing arts – and why it could all unravel without government support. Full Story is Guardian Australia’s news podcast. Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcasting app
We look back at the last decade of pop culture - from polarising figures to how our phones and platforms changed the way we consume media - with The Guardian's culture editor Steph Harmon and playwright, TV writer and actor Nakkiah Lui.
We look back at the last decade of pop culture - from polarising figures to how our phones and platforms changed the way we consume media - with The Guardian's culture editor Steph Harmon and playwright, TV writer and actor Nakkiah Lui.
We look back at the last decade of pop culture - from polarising figures to how our phones and platforms changed the way we consume media - with The Guardian's culture editor Steph Harmon and playwright, TV writer and actor Nakkiah Lui.
Double J presenter Zan Rowe gives her take on this year's ARIA Awards, co-host of Guardian Australia's new #MeToo podcast Witch Hunt, a profile of Lena Dunham has set the internet ablaze, and Disney releases The Lion King remake trailer.
Double J presenter Zan Rowe gives her take on this year's ARIA Awards, co-host of Guardian Australia's new #MeToo podcast Witch Hunt, a profile of Lena Dunham has set the internet ablaze, and Disney releases The Lion King remake trailer.
Episode one of Witch Hunt, a new podcast from Guardian Australia. The global #MeToo movement has had a huge year, bringing to light a host of new scandals and cases. But after all the speeches, resignations and media coverage, what has changed for women and other people suffering from sexual harassment in Australia? Journalist Tracey Spicer explains why more cases have not emerged here, and hosts Gabrielle Jackson and Steph Harmon look at why marginalised communities are underrepresented in the movement, with Indigenous affairs editor Lorena Allam, playwright Nakkiah Lui and writer Rebecca Walker
Gabrielle Jackson and Steph Harmon explain why – a year after the #MeToo movement exploded – we decided to make a podcast about its impact and whether it will make any difference to women’s lives
What are the risks of internet success? Join Reni Eddo-Lodge, Celeste Liddle, Van Badham and Tim Highfield as they share the joys and pitfalls of online activism. Chaired by Steph Harmon.
Editor of Junkee amd purveyor of all things pop culture, Steph Harmon joins us to chat about BIRTHDAYS, fancy pigeons, and Hing has a weird flash back.