Why does it seem like every book written for teen girls was about being rich and mean to each other? And why were we so obsessed with them? Each week best friends Clare and Courtney will unpack these questions while turning back the pages on the books we love to hate. Are you in or are you out?
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The Equity Foundation – the professional development arm of Actors Equity – was established in 2002 to oversee Equity’s publications, awards and extensive professional program. The mission of the Equity Foundation is to enhance the lives of Australian and New Zealand actors by investing in programs which help them in their professional endeavours and the communities in which they live. Our professional program, which connects with performers in Australia and New Zealand through an extensive ...
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The one stop shop for VBAC education, inspiration, and preparation.
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Speakola is the home for great speeches on the web. Tony Wilson is the founder and curator of Speakola, which now hosts more than 2000 speeches, some famous – think Churchill, Obama, Gandhi - some not so well known. In each episode, Tony interviews someone who has written, delivered or studied a great speech to reveal the stories behind the scenes, to provide context to the historical moment, or in the case of eulogies, birthdays and other common events, to inspire people to hit new creative ...
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In Conversation with Artistic Directors Matthew Lutton & Courtney Stewart
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A rare chance to hear from the artistic directors of two of Australia's most reputable theatre companies - Matthew Lutton (Malthouse Theatre) and Courtney Stewart (La Boite Theatre) as they talk to actor Veronica Neave about navigating an acting career in theatre, their journey from directors to cultural leaders while unpacking the actor/director r…
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Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging: Gross-ery
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The Committee heads overseas to tackle a British fav. Can Courtney and Clare handle Georgia Nicholson, or will all the snogging just go to their heads??Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Online Masterclass with Acting Coach Miranda Harcourt
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Acclaimed acting coach Miranda Harcourt will discuss how actors can achieve unselfconsciousness, inner life and responsiveness by balancing their vista, their connection and their internal landscape. Miranda will bring case studies and research about the ways psychology and neuroscience can help us to fully occupy a role and a relationship.…
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No Place Like Home: Fairly Oz Parents
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It was all a dream! Kaitlyn enters a dream world where her life switches upside down. Can she make it back to Hollywood, or is she stuck as a nobody forever?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Presenting to Camera Skills with Deanna Cooney
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Deanna Cooney is a Perth-based actor and presenter represented by MCA. She teaches Presenting to Camera at WAAPA. In this podcast you’ll learn foundational techniques designed to develop a sense of ease and confidence in front of camera while delivering down the lens with a presentation style performance. This sense of ease is increasingly relevant…
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Broadway Lights: Mindless in Manhattan
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Kait Kait is out to tackle the great white way! Will her broadway dreams soar, or will her costar succeed in deflating her career?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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In Conversation with Producer Joanna Werner, Director Emma Freeman and Actor Nicole Nabout
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An opportunity to hear from to producer Joanna Werner, (The Newsreader, Clickbait, Secret City) and director Emma Freeman (The Newsreader, Glitch, Stateless) when they join Equity member Nicole Nabout (The Clearing, Return to Paradise) to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of a screen production before actors are cast, what is involved in the p…
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Actor and Bluey voice artist Melanie Zanetti In Conversation with Veronica Neave
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Join award winning Australian actor and voiceover artist Melanie Zanetti, or as she is better known as "Chilli" in the internationally successful, Emmy, BAFTA and five time AACTA award winning animated series, Bluey. Melanie talks to Veronica Neave about her creative journey moving between voiceover, feature film and television in Australia and the…
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Introduction to the world of Corporate Role Play with UK actor Syrus Lowe
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Syrus Lowe is a leader in corporate role play, having worked in the industry for over twenty years for some of the top companies. He has delivered hundreds of hours of role play in the UK and worldwide. This session will introduce you to the world of corporate role play. You will learn what corporate role play is and how it is used in the business …
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Paparazzi Princess: Pap Smear
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FA is nearing its end, what's a teen star to do? Kaitlin has to decide her next move. She's got a lot of great options on the line, so why is she more interested in partying instead? Can she pull it together in time to land a big role and save her family?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Family Affair: All My Alexis Live in Canada
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The new girl in town? She's got your guy on a string. That is, if this new girl is Alexis (aka Colby) and your guy is the entire staff of the longest running network family drama. Will this new addition sink the ship that is Family Affiar? Or will the unlikely duo Sky and Kaitlin keep us afloat?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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On Location: Ex-istential Crisis
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Lights, camera, action! We are following Kaitlyn Burke as she begins her journey as an action star. With a crazed director, fiendish studio execs, and an ex-boyfriend who just won't leave her alone, can Kaitlyn make it through filming in one piece?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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'The greatest man I ever knew' — Andrew Moran's eulogy for father Lawrence Moran, Melbourne 2023
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Since 2006, Andrew Moran has been a baritone with Opera Australia in Sydney. When he visited Melbourne as part of a touring production of Puccini's Tosca, Tony spoke to him about a lovely eulogy he delivered for his father, Lawrie Moran, the man who inspired him to sing, in Surrey Hills, Melbourne, on 9 November 2023. You can read and listen to the…
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A Day in the Life of Music Theatre with Stephen Mahy, Shewit Belay, Julian Kuo and Ashton Lash
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There are so many hugely important roles in the world of musical theatre that help bring top productions to life and provide wonderful and rewarding careers for performers. If you are pursuing a career in musical theatre, do you know what it takes to be a swing or cover? What are the rewards and challenges? Hear from some of Australia's most succes…
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In Conversation with theatre producer Michael Cassel and Erin James
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This is a rare chance to hear from leading theatrical producer Michael Cassel, who has brought many of Australia's most successful theatre productions to life including Hamilton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as well as the West End premiere of Sydney Theatre Company’s The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sar…
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Secrets of My Hollywood Life: Sky's the Limit
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We're back and we're headed west! In LA, Kaitlin Burke has everything a teen could desire. Fame, money, and the season's hottest shoes are all at her fingertips. All Kaitlin really wants is a chance to be a real teen. We go undercover with Kaitlin as she braves the scariest place in Hollywood.... high school!…
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In Conversation with "Virgin River" Writer Ildiko Susany and Clare Chihambakwe
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Actor and Equity member Clare Chihambakwe chats to Vancouver-based Australian actor and writer Ildiko Susany. Ildiko is currently a staff writer on Netflix's hit Virgin River and has written episodes in seasons 5 & 6. As an actor, Ildiko has appeared in Alaska Daily (ABC) opposite Hilary Swank, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (NBC), as well as Lost i…
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Voice Over Essentials with Abbe Holmes
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A basic intro for the experienced actor who needs to know what you need to do to move into the broad world of voiceover. Abbe Holmes is one of Australia's most recognized mainstream voice actors and will give you the essential steps to to get you started. This includes, understanding the skills unique to voiceover; how the industry works, tips for …
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Marketing Material for Actors with Kym Jackson
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As the first point of contact with a potential employer, your marketing materials are an extension of yourself and an indication of your level of professionalism. Kym Jackson (This Is Us, S.W.A.T., N.C.I.S., The Secrets She Keeps) will give you a clear knowledge of how to make your entire acting toolkit (headshots, resume, demo reel, website, busin…
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Year 9s can smell fear — Declan Fay's tips and stories about speaking in schools, Eltham High Valedictory, 2023
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Comedy writer Declan Fay is Tony's Speakola guest. Declan was the co-writer of Ronny Chieng International Student and the hilarious Crossbread podcast, about a Christian rap duo who hit the big time, but don't happen to be Christians (stars Megan Washington and Chris Ryan). Declan was head writer for this year's AACTA Awards, and has been part of w…
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Ali's Pretty Little Lies: Bonus Jonas
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It's a throwback bonus episode, and we're headed back to 7th grade and into the mind of Courtney. We learn the origins of all the lies, and maybe uncover the truth as well.Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Casting Director Daisy Hicks in Conversation with Monica Sayers
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An opportunity for casting director Daisy Hicks to talk candidly with Equity member Monica Sayers about the actor and casting director relationship, offer advice about the audition process and answer any queries you may have.Kirjoittanut Equity Foundation Podcast
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Are the liars preparing for their biggest slay, or will they have to learn to serve instead? Emily, Hanna, Aria, and Spencer are all waiting to be officially convicted of Ali's murder. Can they prove she's the master behind the mind games once and for all?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Toxic: Parole Models
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It's the penultimate episode, and the liars are finally catching a break. Or are they? Hanna seeks stardom, while Spencer proves she only judges books by their covers. Aria finds a future with her art, and Emily deals with grief yet again. Is Ali really gone for good, or is she just getting started?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Deadly: "A" Shot the Sheriff
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'Laughter is the closest distance' — Jules Schiller's tips for the Best Man speech, Tony and Kate's wedding, 2003
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The cohost of ABC breakfast radio in Adelaide, Jules Schiller delivered a beautiful best man speech for his old comedy partner Tony Moclair when he married Kate in 2003. It's a Speakola favourite, and in this episode, Jules comes on in the aftermatch of a Married at First Sight best man speech abomination to talk about what makes a great best man s…
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Crushed: Prom-iscuous Boy
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The Liars are excited for prom, so they decide to take the offensive and figure out who A’s helper is with some sleuthing. But nothing is as offensive to Aria is the insinuation that her boyfriend, Noel Kahn, might be behind their torment. Hanna returns to the plastic surgery clinic, and not because she’s insecure, while Emily tries to not fall pre…
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Burned: Sunburn After Reading
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Ahoy there! Spencer checks out reefs and Reefer, Aria’s new boy-friend is hanging on like a barnacle, while Emily’s love interest is on the lam. Hanna decides to let the warm Caribbean water wash her secrets clean with a surprising friend.Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Stunning: Don't Be a Drag, Just Be a Queen
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This episode, Aria discovers that keeping secrets can be a drag. Emily lives out the plot of a lifetime movie, and Spencer's D.A.R.E. program goes awry. Hanna stalks her was to a spot as A-in-training.Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Ruthless: Out, Out Damned Slut!
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Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and gossip bubble! Much like the name of a certain Scottish play, our girls are in for nothing but bad luck!
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Twisted: Jamaican Me Pregnant
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Spraaaaaang Breaaaaaak baby! Or that is the energy that our Liars would've had, if there wasn't murder involved!Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Wanted: Shawty Fire Burnin' on the Dance Floor
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You wouldn't understand, it's a twin thing! (Being psycho, that is!)Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Best Speeches of 2023 — Tony presents 'The Speakolies' with Dylan Bird on The Grapevine, 3RRR
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For the sixth year running, Tony awards his speeches of the year on Triple R's 'The Grapevine' with Dylan Bird. This year, no Kulya who has moved on from the show after 13 years. Congrats Kulya. Thank you to Triple R for the audio. Dylan will be back in 2024 with a new show called Future Perfect. Join Speakola's mailing list and Substack Join Tony'…
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Heartless: Spaghetti and Defeatballs
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We're all liars here! This week our fab four are finally caught in a trap of their own making. Will they be able to escape, or has A struck again?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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The art of the MC — Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis talk about hosting and MCing
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For 15 seasons and 181 episodes, Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis have been the dual hosts of 'Rockwiz', bringing their wit, charm and performance energy to Australia's legendary music quiz show. In this episode Tony chats to them about what makes a good MC, and they share tips and yarns from several decades of hosting big events. In the second hal…
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We're back and so is A! The Liars are once again confronted with their past. Can the girls escape their fates before they go ins-A-ne?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Oscar Nominated Hairstylist Camille Friend in Conversation with Cessalee Stovall
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This is a chance to hear from esteemed US hair designer Camille Friend as she chats to actor and activist Cessalee Stovall about her work on major Hollywood productions over the last 25 years and her passion for bringing cultural authenticity to her work. Camille was nominated for an Oscar for her rich, complex work on Black Panther: Wakanda Foreve…
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A Conversation with producer Helen Bowden and actor Helen Dallimore
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Equity member Helen Dallimore talks to producer Helen Bowden from Lingo Pictures (Upright, The Messenger, The Secret She Keeps) about the actor/producer relationship, the current screen landscape, what goes on behind the scenes of a screen production before actors are cast, what is involved in the producing side of things on a day to day basis, the…
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Casting Director Amanda Mitchell in Conversation with Glenn Hazeldine
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An opportunity for casting director Amanda Mitchell (Heartbreak High, Totally Completely Fine, La Brea, Young Rock) to talk candidly to actor and NSW Equity President Glenn Hazeldine about the actor and casting director relationship.Kirjoittanut Equity Foundation Podcast
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Wicked: Bi-Panic at the Disco!
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It's a new year in Rosewood, but nothing has changed for our Liars. Aria is still attracting older men, Spencer still has horrible parents, Emily is experimenting ,and Hanna's eating disorder is somehow worse (how'd that even happen?). Can they band together and stand up to the new A? Or will they find they're not out of the woods yet?…
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Pretty Little Secrets: Snaked By Melissa
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We might be entering spooky season but for our Liars, it’s winter break and they’re happy to finally be off A’s naughty list. But will family drama, bad boyfriends, and petty crime keep finding them? All we know is our new year’s resolution for these girls: stay away from older men!Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Creating a Cabaret with Aurélie Roque and Asabi Goodman
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A chance to delve into the art of putting on a cabaret. Performer and QLD Equity President Asabi Goodman talks to cabaret artist Aurélie Roque about forming a concept, stagecraft, lighting design and budgeting: An A to Z guide on cabaret creation. This is an edited version of a livestream held on September 27, 2023.…
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My husband had a magical cape — Lahra Carey's eulogy for husband Ben Cowen, Springvale Cemetery, Melbourne, 2017
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Lahra Carey's husband Ben Cowen died in paragliding accident on 8th of January 2017. A few days later, Lahra spoke at her husband's graveside, paying tribute to 'the Ben effect' and summoning friends and mourners to 'Ben's Army'. The speech is recreated for the episode, and Lahra talks to Tony about love and loss, and the challenge of giving a eulo…
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Unbelievable: Getaw-A-y Car
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It's the end of our first arc, and the girls get to the bottom of things just in time. After Hanna's accident, it seems like A is looking for the next girl's body to rock. Can they get NSYNC and figure out who A is before it's too late? Or will we be left singing Cry Me A River after all?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Perfect: Pray the Gay Aw-A-y
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The Oscar for worst BFF goes to Mona this week as she snubs Hanna, who turns to cat lover Lucas for a shoulder to cry on. Aria greatly misunderstands her English assignment despite spending so much time in office hours with Professor Pedro. Meanwhile Emily considers conversion therapy and Spencer hopes Melissa’s economics know-how will trickle down…
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Flawless: That Throws A Wren-ch in Things
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We're back in Rosewood this week, and this time, it's getting foxy! As the girls gear up for the social event of the season, they're haunted by their pasts. Will another liar fall victim to Ali's murderer? Or is there a worse fate in store for those left behind?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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Pretty Little Liars: Rosewood C*ntry Slay
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We're back, and we're finally tackling Pennsylvania's favorite four. Aria, Emily, Spencer, and Hanna are in for a treat when their past comes back to haunt them. Can they stay ahead of A? Or will their secrets come back to bite them?Kirjoittanut Courtney and Clare
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'Men, you have ten minutes to live' — Dr Brendan Nelson's speech at a Soldier On charity gala, Canberra 2014 (witnessed by cohost Lehmo)
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Dr Brendan Nelson was Liberal Party leader and Leader of the Opposition in Australia in 2007-08. After he retired from politics, he became Director of the Australian War Memorial, and has a masterly knack of sharing the stories of this country's military heroes. The feature speech here was delivered in 2014 at a Soldier On charity fundraiser. Tony'…
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The year my brain broke — Clare Wright's 'Epic Fail' speech at The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne, 2014
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Clare Wright is an award winning author and documentary maker and a previous guest on this podcast (Ep 46). This very personal speech about depression was delivered at a The Wheeler Centre event called 'Epic Fail' featuring well known authors and artists sharing their stories of failure. Clare's description of a state of depression is so evocative …
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In Conversation: Actor and Agent Relationship with Catherine Poulton
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This is a chance for agent Catherine Poulton of Catherine Poulton Management to talk candidly with Equity member Loretta Kung about how the actor/agent relationship works, what an agent does on a day to day basis, what you can do to have a productive relationship with your agent, what you can reasonably expect from your agent, the agents’ role in t…
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