Episode 37 features Melbourne based painter and sculptor Melissa Grisancich.Melissa is the owner and curator of Springtime, an annual art show that highlights artists at various stages of their careers. The exhibition showcases works across diverse mediums, including painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture. Currently, Springtime 6 is showing at Backwoods Gallery in Collingwood, so go check it out! On this episode, Melissa speaks on patience, her daily practices, the process of curating Springtime, mental health, her early life, and more.Much love to Melissa for sharing her journey. Check Melissa out here: https://www.instagram.com/melgrisa/Springtime show currently showing at Backwoods Gallery Collingwood: https://www.instagram.com/springtime_artshow/

Episode 36 features Jackson Reid Briggs.In this episode, i sit down with Brisbane-born frontman Jackson Reid Briggs. From his early days in Brisbane being influenced by bands such as The Saints, Jackson's music journey led him to Melbourne, where he formed several bands, including the more recently formed Split System and Jackson Reid Briggs and The Heaters.On this episode Jackson speaks on how Split System came about, growing up in Brisbane, the challenges of balancing fatherhood with band tours and work, and more. Much love to Jackson for coming on.

Episode 35 features Jaydon Martin, a Brisbane-born filmmaker currently residing in Melbourne.Jaydon's debut feature film Flathead has just recently been screened throughout MIFF. The docufiction film follows Cass Cumerford a man in his later years , who finds his way back to the region of Bundaberg, the place he grew up in. The film follows Cass and the thoughts that spring from being a man in his later years, working through grief and mortality. The film showcases the vunerability of what it is to be human and where the people of Bundaberg go in order to find comradery, community and peace. On this episode, Jaydon speaks on the making of Flathead, his time living in Wales, grief, spirituality, religion, rural Australia, community, and more. Much love to Jaydon!Apologies for my mic playing up in little bits of this episode, new mic on the way!Check the trailer for Flathead here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyTmJ9FxeZM Find Jaydon over at : https://www.instagram.com/jaydon__martin/ & https://www.instagram.com/factotum_pictures/

Episode 34 features Dev, a Melbourne-born musician and animator. Dev makes music under the name Death of Labour, releasing his debut album this year, 'Wurundjeri Spur Is Burning'.I was first introduced to Dev through Wilhelm Philipp, a Melbourne-based photographer. Wilhelm published a story on Dev, 'A near miss with the abyss,' which gave Dev the first real chance to talk in detail about a skating accident that occured in 2021. Dev was out one night with some friends skating when his head hit the pavement. Dev’s fall resulted in him fracturing his skull, with the scans revealing he had a brain bleed on the right-hand side of his head and residual damage to the front of his brain as well as subdural bleeding. Dev was in a coma for 13 days and went through an extensive rehab process over a 3-year period. In this episode, Dev speaks on his early childhood, mortality, rehab, recovery, mental health, musical influences, and more. Much love to Dev for sharing his journey. Check Dev's music out here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2inSd385PsjX2TwRI3Y2Tz?si=z3TN00xgQuuSte7bgq9qRQWilhelm's photography and written piece:https://www.wilhelmphilipp.com/a-near-miss-with-the-abyss#2

Episode 33 features David Mirra. Mirra's story is pretty unique and special, having spent 8 years at Box Hills VFL program becoming the club's longest-serving captain, playing 150 games, attaining two premierships, and winning himself a couple best and fairest. Just as Mirra was ready to hang up the boots and make his way to local football, he got the call from Hawthorn and had his AFL dream come true at the age of 27. Mirra's story is one of persistence and the motto of just showing up. Mirra speaks on growing up in Rowville, his mentality throughout his footballing journey, persistence, family, early life, day-to-day expectations as an AFL footballer, and more.Much love to Miz for sharing his story.

Episode 32 features Melbourne-based musician and visual artist Paris Richens. Paris is a member in the bands Parsnip and Hierophants and also goes by the solo guise of PP Rebel. Parsnip's album 'Behold' releases this week via Anti Fade Records. On this episode, Paris speaks on Kriya yoga, chanting/meditation, touring, her writing process, current practices, daily living, Parsnip, ego, collaboration, and more. Find Parsnip's new release here: https://parsniphq.bandcamp.com/album/behold Find Parsnip's Turn to Love music video which we chatted about in this ep here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy4wafbPObA

Episode 31 features Buddhist practitioner and teacher Damian Auton. Damian has been a practitioner and teacher for over a decade, teaching at Kadampa's meditation centre in the Dandenong Ranges and also teaching weekly classes in Hampton. Damian lived a life of travelling, teaching, rock climbing, and cycling before turning to Buddhism. Damian speaks on his journey, Buddhist teachings, meditation, current practices, how to limit distractions, the modern world, and more. You can find Damian over at https://www.meditateinmelbourne.org/pages/hampton

Episode 30 features Peter Milne, a Melbourne-born photographer and visual artist. Milne's early photography documented Melbourne's punk scene through the 70's and 80's. Milne would also later document Melbourne's early comedy scene, capturing the likes of Bill Hicks and more who would float through and tour Australia. Milnes current work tends to engage more montage and collage influences, which often circulate as sort of photo narratives and dream-like sequences. Milne speaks on why he was always drawn to capture performers, comedians, and musicians, meeting and photographing Bill Hicks, what photography and art have given him, his life path, living simply, and more. Check Peter's work here https://m33.net.au/artists/peter-milne/ and https://maph.org.au/artists/221/Much love to Peter for sharing his wisdom.

Episode 29 features Mikey Young, guitarist and member of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, The Green Child, Ooga Boogas, and Total Control. It's a bit different to do a write-up here on Mikey, as he's sort of become this underground music mystic who's had his hands in countless well-respected albums and recordings and, as of more recent years, has had international artists, labels, and bands reach out to him to have their work mixed and mastered. In this chat, Mikey speaks about the early days of Eddy Current and Total Control, growing up in Frankston, working through fear, his love for film, living without a smart phone, staying independent as a band, labels, and more.Much love to Mikey for coming on and sharing his time and energy.

Episode 28 features Emily Jans, a boxer, kickboxer, and drummer in Australian hardcore band Straightjacket Nation. Emily, who won the 2012 Australian Amateur Boxing title and now retired, is training and coaching others in her new clinic, 'Off the Wall', a boxing community space in Collingwood also run by Kristy Harris, a x4 time National Boxing Champ.In this episode, Emily speaks about finding the drums as a youth, her boxing and kickboxing journey, how Straightjacket Nation formed, why she felt the need to start 'Off the Wall' with Kristy, and more.Apologies in advance for small background noises in parts of this chat.

Episode 27 features Ben Clement, a photographer, director, filmmaker, and the founder of Good Sport magazine and AM:PM.RC. Ben's work is centred around sport and movement. Having worked with the likes of various brands and well-known athletes, as well as local runners and smaller sporting communities, Ben has intertwined his early love of different subcultures and music scenes and is now bringing forward new ways of capturing movement and sport, often through still shots, showing intensity and rawness elegantly.In this episode, Ben speaks about his early life in New Zealand, capturing local music scenes, transitions and different paths he undertook, mindfulness, Good Sport magazine, current daily practices, and more.You can find Ben over at: https://www.instagram.com/benclement_/ Good Sport Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/goodsport_magazine/Much love, enjoy.

Episode 26 features Melbourne-based street photographer Chucky Edge.Chucky documents a lot of his travels around South-east Asia. Photographing  people and communities on the outskirts of society, often capturing the things he is most drawn to from hardcore shows, tattoos, and real-life happenings around Melbourne.Chucky speaks on his recent travels around India and Thailand, his recent show 'City of Joy', the importance of documenting all he can, eastern cultures, and more.You can find and contact Chucky over at : https://www.instagram.com/chuckyxedge/

Episode 25 features Steph Hughes, a Melbourne-based illustrator, musician, artist, and community art collaborator.Steph has been a part of various bands over the years, including Dick Diver and the Boomgates. Has made gig posters for the likes of Courtney Barnett and The Feelies, and continues to collaborate with people of all ages through community artworks and murals, via a range of different workshops and projects that promote connection through art making. Steph speaks on becoming a mum, her early love for sports, how she got into music, meeting Henry Rollins, her creative process, the importance of community and collaboration, and more.You can check Steph out here: https://www.instagram.com/_steph_hughes_/

Episode 24 features Sam Octigan, a painter, artist, and frontman in Melbourne hardcore band Iron Mind.On this episode, Sam speaks on Melbourne’s hardcore scene, straight-edge culture, how he stepped into the role as a frontman, early influences, solitude, social media, and more.You can find him over at : https://www.instagram.com/samoctigan/ I appreciate anyone who has been tapping into these chats, enjoy!

Episode 23 features Brendan Huntley, painter, sculptor, and frontman for Eddy Current Suppression Ring.Brendan’s roots run deep within Melbourne's music and art scenes. Growing up in a creative family and exploring graffiti in his youth, before turning to lyrics, painting and sculpture, Brendan has always used different mediums to express himself to the fullest, switching forms when it feels intuitively right to do so.On this episode, we chat about Brendan's early life, mentors, therapy, being a vehicle for ideas, ego, Eddy Current, touring, and more. You can find Brendan over at : https://www.instagram.com/brendanhuntley/

Episode 22 features Campbell Somerville, a professional boxer from Melbourne currently holding a 3-1 (2KO) professional record with 75 fights as an amateur (x3 time Australian amatuer champion) and who was fortunate enough to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games and World Championships.Campbell speaks on how he got into boxing, his teen years, the surgeries that delayed the start of his professional career, gratitude, mental challenges, and more.Find Campbell over at: https://www.instagram.com/campbellsomerville Enjoy!

Episode 21 features Mark Lording, a tattoo artist who is currently working out of Frankston Tattoo.Mark's work is heavily based on the environments and areas he grew up in, tattooing pieces that he is familiar with and that go back to his roots, such as Australian icons, animals, trees, train lines, beaches, and more.On this episode, Mark speaks on how being amongst various subcultures influenced his early life, hardcore shows, early mentors, how he found his love for tattooing, and more. This one was a longer episode and super laid-back. Much love to Mark for giving up his time. Enjoy! You can find Mark here: https://www.instagram.com/marklording/

Episode 20 features Anu Kumar.Anu is a photographer born in India and raised in Australia who has used photography as a medium to connect her two homes. In 2022, Anu released a book titled "Ghar", a series of photos that contemplate the complexities of "home" and all that comes with that. Most of the photos in the series capture the inherent familiarity of home, family, and connection. Anu spent most of her 20s going back and forth between Australia and India, curating this book, which would later be published through Perimeter Books. On this episode, Anu speaks on how she got into photography, how the book "Ghar" came about, influences, the cultural differences between India and Australia, social media, and more.Much love to Anu!You can find her over at : https://www.instagram.com/kumar_anu/Purchase her book here: https://www.perimeterbooks.com/products/special-edition-pre-order-anu-kumar-ghar

Episode 19 features Toby Zoates, a Melbourne-born artist, author, animator, and filmmaker now based in Sydney. Toby has created animations and films like "Darling It Hurtz" and "The Thief Of Sydney." He has written books about his experiences living within Sydney’s public housing  and spiritual adventures in India. Toby has also designed various early punk gig posters and flyers. Toby is a genuine free spirit and continues to create and push his art to this day. His artwork and films have been showcased at various shows and galleries worldwide, and his work is widely respected within the art, music, and activism scenes.We delve into Toby's early days in Melbourne, spirituality, nursing background, early influences, encounters with LSD therapy, DIY mentality, and more.Much love to Toby for taking the time to chat during his stay in Melbourne. Hope y'all enjoy!You can find him on : https://www.instagram.com/tobyzoates/?hl=en You can purchase his book 'Punk Outsider' and prints here also: https://www.passportal.com/collections/toby-zoates

Episode 18 features Kia Binch, a cycling advocate and regular bike packer. Kia has bike-packed the likes of the Australian Alps and various other regional Victorian spots and is continuing to promote and include more female participation in these areas that she is heavily involved in.Kia speaks on how she got into bike packing, what bike packing has given her, the peace of mind that cycling can bring, the lack of representation of people from marginalised genders in these spaces, cycling in Melbourne, and more.Enjoy! Thanks again to Kia for being down for the chat.Check Kia out here: https://www.instagram.com/kia_is_asian/