The experience of exploring childhood memories can vary greatly from person to person. Sometimes, this emotional excavation can be painful, bringing up unwanted memories that you might not be ready to face. But it can also be a beautiful experience, allowing you to rediscover with fresh eyes the places or people you knew ... or thought you knew ... as a child.    In this episode, we explore two very different stories about revisiting places and memories.    Frequency by Kwame Slusher In our first story, host Kwame speaks with his Dad about HAM Radio and some of th ..read more

  This episode features voices from the story collection Povo edited by Adam Novaldy Anderson and produced by the Sweatshop Literacy Movement. Australia is often referred to as The Lucky Country — a land of economic opportunity and vast natural resources. But how does this myth square up against the true experiences of Indigenous and culturally diverse Australians living in our nation’s most densely populated regions?   Please listen with care as some of these stories feature swears.   This episode features performances by Adam Novaldy Anderson, Sarah M Saleh, Adrian Mouhajer an ..read more

This week, three stories about connection: connection to the land and the sea, connection to history, connection to the divine and to ourselves.   Weaving Ancestral Voices by Shareeka Helaluddin In our first story, Shareeka reconnects to faith and identity through the voice of the singer Sheila Chandra. Growing up in an interfaith household, Shareeka was immersed in a diverse sonic landscape of Islamic recitations, Hindu chants, Bollywood, folk, and Western music. It wasn’t until Sheila Chandra’s drone-based singing resonated deeply within her that she found solace in voice.  “Songs ..read more

This week, two evocative stories exploring the notion of divinity through history and poetry. These stories were commissioned by guest editors Hasib Hourani and Adalya Nash for Issue 04: Illuminated Manuscript of Debris Magazine.   The Crystal World by Bella Li There was, on the island of St John, a commonly sighted mirage, appearing to those afflicted by an excess of light: a sea of glass like unto crystal. In our first story, an enchanting, meditative venture into the realm of lost knowledge, ancient civilizations, and the luminous mysteries of gemstones. From the emerald mines of Cleop ..read more

"That’s the nature of movement, isn’t it? We are pulled from one thing to another and these things themselves transform into something else. In that vein, I’m once again moving on from something I love dearly to somewhere else my passions lie. It’s time for me to say goodbye to hosting All The Best and to you all." - Madhuraa Prakash This week, a farewell to our multi-talented host, Mads. Then, two stories about “moving(literally)’, as we all look forward to hopeful beginnings. To Kwame Slusher, our new host, the baton’s now yours!   Dance is my Salvation by Catarina Fraga Matos To Cheryl ..read more

  This week, stories about how ADHD can impact a person’s life, relationships and identity.   Partners In Time by Felicity Weaver    Are you a Type A, always-on-time kinda person? Or are you the one who is always last to arrive at a social gathering?   In our first story, often-late Felicity speaks to her slightly frustrated husband about how ADHD has impacted their relationship dynamic. Through a cheeky husband-and-wife exchange, Paul recalls Felicity’s lateness and disorganization, while she finds relief (and soon self-compassion) in her ADHD diagnosis. The episode a ..read more

This week, a specifically Australian take on magical realism weaving a mystery involving a baby, a potentially poisonous mushroom, and the mysterious disappearance of a friend, Chia. Through rich symbolisms and tension, this episode explores truth, lies, friendship, and vulnerability. Shhh…Listen. Banksia’s tell two truths, one lie. The game starts now. Written and read by Leo Alder. Composition and sound design by Suzanne Derry. With production support by Zacha Rosen & Phoebe Adler-Ryan. Recorded at Echidna Audio. This story was originally published by Spineless Wonders. Special thanks go ..read more

This week, we're sharing stories performed at our live storytelling night (Un)Intended Consequences last October with live music composed and performed by Matthew Forbes. Explore influential encounters, moments and ideas - and if you're eager for more, you can find three more stories in our 'Part I' Episode. Highly Strung - 'Neverland' Emily Suine and Oliver Durbidge are part of the lively puppeteering group Highly Strung. Together, they tell a comical fantasy about the emotional waves of puberty. Along this whimsical journey, the dashing boy from Neverland becomes our guide through this tumu ..read more

This week, words by First Nations people on January 26, Sovereignty and Identity.  'Australia Day' In our first story, people at the 2012 Yabun festival speak about what so-called ‘Australia day’ means to them.  That story was produced by Lauren Carroll Harris, with interviews gathered by Lauren Carroll Harris, Carly Anne Kenneally & Jesse Cox. Unwelcome to Country by Dominic Guerrera Written and performed by Dominic Guerrera, with production by Mel Bakewell. Unwelcome to Country is featured in a poetry and story collection co-edited by Dominic and Karen Wyld, called The Rocks Re ..read more

This week, stories that delve beneath the surface of the summer heat. Sunburned First up, Phoebe heads back to school to learn about workshops educating teens on sun safety and the lifelong risks of skin cancer - which affects two in three Australians. Through stories from survivors, students, and insights from experts and volunteers, she highlights the urgent need for prevention, behaviour change, and prioritising sun safety education. What you do under the sun today is a step toward a safer, brighter tomorrow. This story was produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with Supervising Production by Shelby ..read more