Best Colin Walsh Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 080: Behind the Portfolios: The Hon. Colin Brooks on Creativity and Government 41:00

7d ago41:00

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In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece Hendy and Caleb Maxwell sit down with the Honourable Colin Brooks, Victoria’s Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing and Minister for Creative Industries. The conversation explores how government portfolios are assigned, the fascinating relationship between the creative industries and adva…

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MURDER, MANSLAUGHTER, OR WAS AN INNOCENT WOMAN FRAMED? THE RETRIAL OF KAREN READ 28:59

13d ago28:59

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Send us a text It's time for the sensational murder retrial of Karen Read, and here's the latest news. Find out why District Attorney Michael Morrissey hired a new special prosecutor: criminal defense lawyer Hank Brennan. He defended Whitey Bulger and now he's going to be prosecuting Karen Read. What can we anticipate from him? Joining me for this …

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Episode 079: Pathways, People & Possibility: A Mini Conversation with Dr. Karen Annett 11:40

21d ago11:40

11:40

In this special mini episode of Country Creatives, recorded live at a late 2024 media event, Aimee catches up with the brilliant Dr. Karen Annett, Director of La Trobe Art Institute in Bendigo. Dr. Annett reflects on the challenges young creatives face when building community and accessing opportunities—especially in regional and smaller towns. She…

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Episode 19 - Jim Marous, Owner & Host - Banking Transformed Podcast, Co-Publisher - The Financial Brand 38:58

25d ago38:58

38:58

Banking influencer Jim Marous joins Jody Bhagat to discuss how institutions can move beyond basic personalization to create truly personal customer relationships. Learn why the biggest threat to banks isn't account closure – it's "silent attrition" as customers quietly shift their most profitable activities elsewhere. Key Topics: 0:00 - Introductio…

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Paula Garcia Dias & James Young 52:21

1M ago52:21

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by Paula Dias Garcia and James Young to read from and discuss their stories featured in the Winter 2024-25 issue of The Stinging Fly Issue 51 Volume Two. Paula’s story, ‘The Woods’ can be found on page 193, and James’ story, ‘Long Term Parking’, can be found on page 154. Paula Dias Garcia is a…

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Episode 078. The Snowball Effect: How Creative Collaborations Grow 35:10

1M ago35:10

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In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy reflect on their experience at The Wands exhibition by Ben Wrigley, an immersive and collaborative art event held at Bendigo’s historic Beehive building. They break down the creative elements that brought the event to life, including Ben's sculptures, Kelly Hartland’s aphoris…

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Episode 077: Master Your Time: Les Watson’s Productivity Secrets 47:28

2M ago47:28

47:28

In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy sit down with Les Watson, the productivity powerhouse known as the 'Time Lord.' With decades of experience in time management and personal development, Les shares his expert strategies for boosting productivity, overcoming procrastination, and mastering your daily schedule. F…

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Tim MacGabhann 57:24

2M ago57:24

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Darragh McCausland & Nicole Morris 59:19

2M ago59:19

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{Note: It’s almost 8 years since we started our podcast and this is our 55th episode. Up to now, the series has focused on the wealth of material contained in the magazine’s back catalogue and our guests have been asked to select and read a story or essay from the archive. Starting this month, we switch the attention to more recent work with contri…

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Episode 076: Ben Wrigley- A Perceptive Approach to Creativity 36:36

2M ago36:36

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Reece and Caleb sit down with Ben Wrigley, a multifaceted creative whose journey is deeply rooted in the arts. From growing up in a creative household to carving out a career in architectural and heritage photography, Ben shares how his perceptive approach has shaped his work. He reflects on moments from his re…

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Episode 075. Pulling Focus: Dan Walsh on Life Behind the Camera 51:26

3M ago51:26

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Reece and Caleb sit down with Dan Walsh, a seasoned film industry professional who recently returned from Canada with nearly 20 years of experience. Dan takes us behind the scenes of the camera department, breaking down the intricacies of roles like focus puller and explaining the complex coordination required …

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Episode 074. Starting Strong: Creative Planning and Goal-Setting for 2025 29:12

3M ago29:12

29:12

Starting Strong: Creative Planning and Goal-Setting for 2025 Welcome to the 2025 premiere of Country Creatives! 🎉 Reece and Caleb kick off the year with an inspiring discussion about their planning and goal-setting strategies for the year ahead. From the power of taking a break to recharge to creating vision boards and using tools like the Eisenhow…

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Episode 073: Summer Encore Episode: Book Reviews That Fuel Creativity 37:04

4M ago37:04

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Welcome to the Country Creatives Summer Series! In this encore episode, Caleb and Reece revisit one of their favourite conversations of the year: their book review episode. This thoughtful and inspiring discussion dives into two books that profoundly shaped their creative journeys in 2024. Reece shares his experience with Rick Rubin's The Creative …

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Episode 072- Summer Encore Series- Chris Kennett 56:28

4M ago56:28

56:28

🎙️ Encore Episode: Chris Kennett on Turning Creativity into a Career This summer, we're revisiting some of our most inspiring episodes while we prepare exciting new content for 2025! First up: a listener favorite featuring Bendigo-based illustrator and author, Chris Kennett. Chris's journey from doodling as a kid to illustrating Star Wars Little Go…

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FROM COVERUP TO DEATH PENALTY: THE SANDRA BIRCHMORE CASE 20:59

4M ago20:59

20:59

Send us a text Sandra's family is enraged at the blatant level of corruption within the justice system. It appeared as if Sandra would never get the justice she deserved. The state was going to let crooked police officer Matthew Farwell off the hook with no criminal charges. It was time to stand up for Sandra and go on the offensive. Find out what …

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Episode 071: Wrapping Up 2024 – Reflections, Milestones, and Big Plans Ahead 28:08

4M ago28:08

28:08

In this special year-end episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb and Reece are joined by their producer, Aimee, for a lively look back at 2024. Together, they reflect on personal and professional highlights, from Aimee’s transformative role with the Emporium Creative Hub to Caleb’s rollercoaster year with Hebron Films, and Reece’s efforts to prio…

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Episode 18 Firdaus Bhathena, Chief Technology Officer at FIS 41:03

5M ago41:03

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FIS CTO Firdaus Bhathena shares his vision for the future of banking in an exclusive conversation with Personetics. Learn how personalization, AI, and data are completely changing banking experiences and making financial guidance accessible to everyone. Key topics: Why personalization is no longer optional in banking How banks can integrate natural…

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Oisin Fagan Reads Mariana Enriquez 54:40

5M ago54:40

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Oisín Fagan to read and discuss Mariana Enriquez's story, ‘Back When We Talked to the Dead', translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell, originally published as in The Stinging Fly Issue 35, Volume 2: Winter 2019/20. Oisín Fagan is the author of Hostages, and Nobber, which was lon…

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Episode 070: Maree Edwards MP on Bendigo's Creative Journey and Future 20:05

5M ago20:05

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In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece and Caleb sit down with Maree Edwards MP to celebrate the exciting next chapter for Bendigo’s Emporium Creative Hub. Following the announcement of La Trobe University as the hub's new governing body, the discussion highlights the government’s dedication to creative industries and reflects on the hub…

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MOTIVE FOR MURDER: THE SANDRA BIRCHMORE CASE 23:11

5M ago23:11

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Send us a text Evidence is building against Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell in the Sandra Birchmore homicide investigation. Crime scene forensics point to a struggle and strangulation at the hands of another. But there's even more. Farwell is unraveling. Delve into the psychology of a criminal mind. Find out what the Massachusetts State Po…

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Mary O'Donoghue Reads Colm O'Shea 53:54

5M ago53:54

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Mary O’Donoghue to read and discuss Colm O’Shea’s story, ‘Feeling Gravity’s Pull’, originally published as part of the Online Fiction series on The Stinging Fly website in October 2023. Mary O’Donoghue is the author of The Hour After Happy Hour (Stinging Fly Press, 2023). Her short s…

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Episode 069: Creativity, Community, and the Question: How Many Things Can You Hold in Your Head? 48:22

5M ago48:22

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In this episode of Country Creatives, hosts Reece and Caleb shake things up with their first-ever live streaming session on YouTube. They dive into the challenges of managing mental load, sparked by Reece's reflections on the limits of juggling tasks in our heads. The conversation explores strategies like externalising tasks, habit stacking, and ef…

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Episode 068. Designing Gardens. Bringing people and plants together with Kerina McIntyre 40:05

6M ago40:05

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Aimee sits down with Kerina McIntyre, Coordinator of Heritage Gardens and Amenity Landscapes, to explore her 18-year journey from gardener to overseeing Bendigo’s cherished green spaces, including the Botanical Gardens and Rosalind Park. Kerina shares the challenges her team faces in preserving these historical…

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WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN? THE SANDRA BIRCHMORE CASE 25:57

6M ago25:57

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Send us a text Sandra Birchmore’s death appears suspicious yet Massachusetts State Police investigators are leaning toward closing the case out as a suicide. But who was that masked man lurking in her apartment the night she died? Sandra’s phone registered eight steps—her last—while he was still there. Investigators would discover that this man had…

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Divided Dublin: A medical history with Prof Joe Harbison 53:40

6M ago53:40

53:40

Dublin has a rich and colourful medical history, from world-leading discoveries to an epicentre of infectious disease. For a time, Dublin was divided between the wealthy in ostentatious houses and the destitute in tenements, separated by mere streets. In this episodes, we join Prof Joe Harbison for a walking tour of the medical history of divided D…

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Episode 067. Questions Without Notice 42:38

6M ago42:38

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In this fun and insightful episode of Country Creatives, hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy embrace spontaneity with some mystery questions for each other, as they dive into the evolution of Hebron Films, the power of community, and the impact their podcast has had so far. They explore core values, balancing digital and real-life experiences, and …

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Colin Walsh Reads Clara Kumagai 55:43

6M ago55:43

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Colin Walsh to read and discuss Clara Kumagai’s story, ‘Real Boys’, originally published in Issue 35, Volume 2: Winter 2016 – Fear & Fantasy. Colin Walsh‘s first novel, Kala, was published in 2023. A number one international bestseller, Kala won the Irish Book Award for Newcomer of t…

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Systemic health - with Prof Noel McCarthy 52:12

7M ago52:12

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Our health is shaped by factors we may not even consider, from the personal to the social to the political. In this episode, Prof Noel McCarthy outlines the vital role of public health in steering us towards a healthier world, and the hidden challenges that can drive us towards poorer outcomes.

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Episode 066. How to make your projects a reality with Aimee Chapman 44:36

7M ago44:36

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Join hosts Reece and Caleb, alongside producer Aimee, for an exciting episode of Country Creatives. The discussion centres on Aimee’s fascinating project, Sonic Bloom, an innovative sound experience at Rosalind Park in Bendigo. The project captures the essence of the park through field recordings, music, and stories, offering an immersive experienc…

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SUICIDE OR MURDER? THE SANDRA BIRCHMORE CASE 24:30

7M ago24:30

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Send us a text Twenty-three-year-old Sandra Birchmore was unexpectedly found dead in her apartment. Yet, there was something off about Sandra's death from the very beginning. The odd position of her body, a broken necklace...a masked man on surveillance footage. Police investigate the scene looking for evidence suggesting that Sandra ended her own …

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Show me the data! - With Prof Cathal Walsh 57:13

7M ago57:13

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Medicine is far more than clinical trials and petri-dishes - medical science is hugely reliant on statistics and mathematical modelling to illuminate new insights, and as the engine of evidence-based medicine. With the explosion of data in the world, this has become even more to the forefront. In this episode, Prof Cathal Walsh elucidates the vital…

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Episode 065. Conflux Bendigo: Living the Creative - Snippets 25:00

7M ago25:00

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In this episode Aimee is at the helm and taking you into the heart of the recent live creative conference event: Conflux Bendigo, where some of the brightest creative minds gathered together to pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities!✨ We listen in to excerpts from two of the presenters Megan Champion and Leah Sertori, uncovering their i…

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Immune to everything - with Prof Cliona O'Farrelly 48:18

8M ago48:18

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Our immune system is utterly vital yet deeply complicated - and shrouded in misunderstandings. In this episode, Prof Cliona O'Farrelly separates truth-from-fiction about our immunity, and how the strange interplay of many parts keeps us alive, and points to new treatments in the future.

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Episode 64: How to make your TV show a reality with Nick Jackson of Channel 31 47:36

8M ago47:36

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Reece and Caleb are joined by Nick Jackson, producer at Channel 31, to dive into the world of community broadcasting. Nick shares his journey from high school film projects in New Zealand to a thriving career in video production. Together, they explore an exciting opportunity for the Bendigo community to create…

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Curious Anatomy - With Prof Denis Barry 41:10

8M ago41:10

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Anatomy is integral to modern medicine, and has a rich and often unbelievable history. But how do we best study the body, and what can anatomy teach us today? In the episode Dr Denis Barry guides us through the curious story of anatomy from its history right up to new developments in learning about our physical selves.…

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The Future of Medicine - with Prof Colin Doherty 1:00:16

8M ago1:00:16

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We live in a rapidly changing world, and medical science evolves at a staggering rate. Yet the challenges we face are extremely diverse, and very different to prior generations: how can doctors and medical education adapt to things like climate change, shifting geopolitics, and a more divided world? In this episode, Prof Colin Doherty discusses the…

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Episode 063: Book Recommendations and Reviews - Creativity Over Commercialism 34:22

8M ago34:22

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In this episode, Caleb and Reece dive into a thought-provoking—and fun—discussion inspired by their recent readings: Rick Rubin's The Creative Act and Ed Catmull's Creativity, Inc. Fresh from a holiday and digital detox, Reece shares insights from Rubin's book, which views creativity as an infinite, spiritual energy, encouraging us to embrace creat…

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Psychedelic, man - with Drs Kathryn Ledden & Guillaume Thuery 42:35

8M ago42:35

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Psychedelic drugs are inexorably linked to our vision of the 1960s counter-cultural revolution. But given the potent impact drugs like LSD and Psilocybin have on our perceptions, is there a role for them in treating mental health condition? In this episode, Drs Kathryn Ledden and Guillaume Thuery delve into the colourful history of Psychedelic drug…

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Rebecca Ivory Reads Eamon McGuinness 58:59

9M ago58:59

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On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Rebecca Ivory to read and discuss Eamon McGuinness’s story, ‘Viewpoint’, originally published in Issue 38, Volume 2: Summer 2018 of The Stinging Fly. Rebecca Ivory is a writer based in Dublin. Her short fiction has appeared in The Stinging Fly, Banshee, The Tangerine and Fallow Media…

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Health for All with Prof Clíona Ní Cheallaigh 50:29

9M ago50:29

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There are people in society who, by accident or design, are excluded from many of the health benefits the rest of us take for granted. And for these people, health outcomes are markedly worse. But the impact of their suffering affects us all in curious and unexpected ways, and in this episode, Prof Clíona Ní Cheallaigh explains the vital importance…

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Episode 062: Procrastination. What is it and how to overcome it with David Gagliardi 52:52

9M ago52:52

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Caleb Maxwell is joined for a second time on the podcast by David Gagliardi, this time to tackle the relatable and pressing issue of procrastination. Together, they explore what procrastination really means, its underlying causes, and share personal strategies for overcoming it through habit-building and self-d…

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Bonus Episode: Pandemic focus with Prof Tony Holohan 1:04:50

9M ago1:04:50

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Across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic focused a spotlight on medical policy and the work of health scientists in informing policy. In Ireland, Chief Medical Officer Prof Tony Holohan endured the trials of being a public figure in the midst of a pandemic, and the challenging role of advising policy makers in a rapidly changing environment. In this…

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Understanding Addiction with Prof Jo-Hanna Ivers 40:42

9M ago40:42

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Addiction affects every strata of society, and deeply impacts the lives of millions of us. Yet despite this, it remains deeply misunderstood. Just what do we get wrong, and how can we get it right? In this Episode, Prof Jo-Hanna Ivers, Professor of Addiction Studies at TCD, shares her unique insights into what addiction is, and how we can address i…

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Madness and Myth with Prof Brendan Kelly 53:41

9M ago53:41

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Mental health is a vital part of our well-being, and yet fictions persist about it even in today's more enlightened times. In this episode, Prof Brendan Kelly charts the folk history of madness, and shares modern insights into mental health. Content warning: Contains frank discussion of suicidality and measures to reduce self-harm. Listener discret…

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Episode 061. Rodney Carter - The Djaara Story 1:06:36

9M ago1:06:36

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In this episode of Country Creatives, your host Caleb Maxwell is flying solo while Reece Hendy explores the world. But Caleb isn't really alone; he's bringing you an extraordinary interview with Rodney Carter, the CEO of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Originally recorded for Caleb's other fantastic podcast, Remarkable Regional Bus…

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Roisin Kiberd Reads John Patrick McHugh 1:00:59

9M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

On this month’s episode, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer Roisin Kiberd to read and discuss John Patrick McHugh’s essay, ‘Name Your Character’, originally published in Issue 44/Volume 2: Summer 2021 of The Stinging Fly. Róisín Kiberd has written essays and features for the The Stinging Fly, The Dublin Review, Winter Papers, The White Review…

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Episode 60: Navigating Social Media's Impact on Creativity 27:34

10M ago27:34

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Join hosts Reece Hendy and Caleb Maxwell in this insightful episode as they delve into the profound effects of social media on creativity and mental health. They explore issues like dopamine hits, doom scrolling, and the struggle for meaningful connections in our digital age. Through personal stories and strategies, Reece and Caleb share how they’v…

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GUILTY OR INNOCENT? A SHOCKING CONCLUSION! THE KAREN READ TRIAL 29:12

10M ago29:12

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Send us a text After 22 hours of jury deliberation, the Commonwealth v. Karen Read came to a shocking conclusion. Find out what happened and why. Learn about additional doctored police videos, the battle of the accident reconstruction experts, John O'Keefe's injuries, the medical examiner's opinion, and the lawyers' opposing theories during closing…

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Episode 059: Louise Davis & Bethany Padgham on reinventing and reinvigorating your creative business 52:00

10M ago52:00

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Join hosts Caleb Maxwell and Reece Hendy for a lively conversation with graphic designers Louise Davis and Bethany Padgham. In this episode, Louise and Bethany share insights into their successful solo businesses, strong collaborative working relationship, and rock-solid friendship. They delve into the evolution of their businesses post-COVID, bala…

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CONSPIRACY AND LIES: KAREN READ TRIAL 24:25

10M ago24:25

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Send us a text It doesn't get any better than this if you're into solving true crime conspiracies. Joining me is Barstool Sports' Jerry Thornton, who has been following the Karen Read trial from its inception. We discuss the expert testimony from both sides regarding Jen McCabe's infamous Google search at 2:27 AM, the Albert's re-homed non-barking …

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