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Ep. 150 Kath Koschel

To celebrate episode 150, it's appropriate that it's with one of the most extraordinary tales I've heard on this show.

Kath Koschel’s life is a powerful narrative of overcoming unimaginable odds through resilience, gratitude, and a profound belief in the transformative power of kindness.

From the initial excitement of starting to realise her representative cricket dreams to devastating career ending injuries and devastating heartbreaking personal loss, Kath has, somehow consistently chosen to find strength in adversity and to channel her experiences into creating a global movement for good...and I imagine the global impact of her story would have resonated even more with my guest when, in 2018, she delivered the opening speech in a conference in Los Angeles to a packed audience that included the Obamas, the Dalai Lama, and Reese Witherspoon (whose production company has more than a passing interest in Kath’s story).

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Episode 149 Myf Warhurst

Myf Warhurst is a beloved Australian broadcaster, television presenter, journalist, writer, and podcaster whose career has spanned nearly three decades.

Known for her warmth, wit, and extensive knowledge of music and pop culture, she has become, I’m prepared to make the call, a household name.

She started her career as a journalist for music publications which led to a gig on Triple J radio and then Triple M, which led to her being a team captain on the cult tv show Spicks and Specks. She is a host on Eurovision and was the narrator on Rocky Horror Show – I mean, the list is not only incredible...it’s almost endless. In particular we chatted about another cult show she’s been an integral part of, Bluey.

And the words that keep cropping up when describing Myf Warhurst? Authentic and relatable. And those things have gained her a lot of fans over the decades. And I reckon those qualities might have started developing themselves in Myf a long time ago, because she grew up in regional Victoria and that had a profound impact on her and shaped her career.

Amongst other things, it instilled in her a deep appreciation for music, community, and storytelling that would become the foundation of her very successful work in Australian media.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering her, Myf Warhurst’s story is great and really worth listening to. She’s learnt a lot on her journey in an industry which is not always known for the longevity of its participants. Myf is an exception. And when you hear our conversation, you’ll understand why.

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Ep. 147 Meryl Tankard

Meryl Tankard is one of Australia's most distinguished and innovative figures in contemporary dance and choreography.

Her talent was recognised very early - and even at that early stage she knew the 'old school' teaching techniques were, at times, abhorrent. But despite this, her talent flourished. To the point where she auditioned and earned a place in the Australian Ballet.

But in her mind she wanted more. She joined the prestigious Pina Bausch Tanztheater Wuppertal in Germany, where she became a principal artist and developed her distinctive artistic voice.

Upon returning to Australia in the early 1990s, she served as Artistic Director of the Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) in Adelaide, transforming it into a globally recognised company. And that led inexplicably to a controversial move by the ADT that we talk about.

But it's her bold, theatrical productions that merged dance with other art forms that have impressed audiences the world over. Her choreographic style is characterised by emotional intensity, physical dynamism, and a unique blend of classical technique with contemporary expression.

She has created works for opera, film, and large-scale events, including contributions to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games ceremonies.

And as if for good measure she's a qualified and exceptional film maker.

To this day Meryl Tankard remains an influential force in Australian performing arts, celebrated for her passionate commitment to artistic innovation and her ability to create deeply moving dance experiences.

It was a great conversation with an enduring, warm, immensely talented artist.

You can see the clips I was referring to in our conversation at:

https://meryltankard.com/work

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