show episodes
 
Kintsugi Heroes conversations are the stories of everyday people who have found a way through challenges or adversity to achieve something inspirational to fellow humans on similar journeys. It's a collection of stories that are designed to uplift people, give them hope, and inspire them to keep going to achieve their dreams - despite the rocky path they may be on. Our stories cover a wide range of adversity topics including abuse, addiction, crime, dysfunctional families, career or business ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Every week I will watch an old episode of one of my favorite classic television shows (this could be from the 1950's through the 1990's) and have a guest watch with me who has never seen it before. We will then discuss the episode from both perspectives. Join us for some fun!
  continue reading
 
What inspires the people who inspire you? How do creative people create? Each week on Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired, Grammy-Nominated jazz pianist Judy Carmichael explores these questions with celebrated creative artists who love jazz. A wide range of talents — everyone from Billy Joel to Seth MacFarlane — discuss their creative process and how jazz inspires them. They share their favorite recordings as well as insight into their life and art.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
starcatcher - the podcast

John Frederick and Neil Scott

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
En gång i månaden
 
'StarCatcher - the Podcast' is a trip down memory lane, with stories about some of the great Hollywood legends, as told by the man who was there when they said it - John Frederick, author of the top-selling book 'StarCatcher - True Life Hollywood Fantasies'. John has some 50 films and documentaries to his credit. StarCatcher features stories about Hollywood icons, including Bob Hope, John Wayne, Ernest Borgnine, Barbara Eden, Humphrey Bogart, Charlton Heston, Glenn Ford, James Drury, Julie H ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Born in the UK in 1952, Bob's early life was tough. He was premature, had a volatile relationship with his mother and was often bullied at school, he shares these formative experiences. He began as an engineering apprentice but found his true calling in music. Bob played music on boats during pub nights, entertaining the passengers. Moving to Austr…
  continue reading
 
Tim started as an IT salesman for Fujitsu, receiving a computer as payment from a cash-strapped client. This unforeseen twist sparked his interest in programming. After getting the computer, Tim self-taught programming and database skills. He used these newfound abilities to develop systems for selling scuba gear. Tim's adventurous spirit led him i…
  continue reading
 
Is ‘he had a face like a mask’, from Man In The Long Black Coat, Bob Dylan’s most autobiographical lyric? Bob Dylan is the chameleon poet. He is constantly evolving his voice, appearance, and writing style. Who is the real Bob Dylan? The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed Adam: @never.ending.dylan Jens: @dylan_ologist Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.…
  continue reading
 
Alex's parents were displaced WWII refugees from Europe, eventually moving to Australia where Alex was born in the 1960s. She faced cultural and language barriers growing up. Because she started school at eight and a half, Alex missed the early formative years. She attended irregularly, faced integration challenges, and was labelled as a slow learn…
  continue reading
 
This week the guys discuss Dylan's use of the bible, religious imagery, and spirituality in his work prior to his conversion to Christianity in the late 1970's. -Why does Dylan make use of the Bible and religious imagery so frequently in the 1960's? -What does his use of the Bible suggest about his relationship to it? -What can be learned about the…
  continue reading
 
Raised in Brisbane, Filipe’s parents immigrated to Australia from Portugal, driven by the allure of "Skippy the Bush Kangaroo," grounding his understanding of belonging and community from an early age. Filipe’s family, especially his mother, supported him through his dyslexia, teaching him resilience and fostering his self-confidence despite academ…
  continue reading
 
A "Down In The Groove" Retrospective The music critic Michael Gallucci once stated: “Dylan has made some perplexing and even lazy records over the years; none, though, sounds as pointless as Down in the Groove." Is this true? Does the album really deserve the hate that is often receives? Is it objectively bad? These questions, and more, are explore…
  continue reading
 
This is part two of our conversation about Dylan's track placement. This week we are discussing album-closing tracks. If you missed our conversation about album-opening tracks, be sure to check out last week's episode. -What can we learn from the songs Bob chooses to close his albums with? -What categories do these songs fall into? -What themes hav…
  continue reading
 
Gina McClement has a story of resilience and her dedication to healing and helping others. She grew up in a structured, education-centric environment, which fostered critical thinking, but as a child, she experienced a high conflict separation between her parents. Despite a privileged education, Gina grew up with undiagnosed ADHD not receiving a di…
  continue reading
 
This is part one of our conversation about Dylan's track placement. This week we are discussing album-opening tracks. Next week we will discuss album-closing tracks. -What can we learn from the songs Bob chooses to open his albums with? -What categories do these songs fall into? -What themes have become apparent as his career has progressed? Where …
  continue reading
 
After retiring from rugby, Wes Bending purchased a farm in Bunya in 2006, fulfilling his father's dying wish to retire in the countryside. His father, terminally ill with cancer, passed away the day after the purchase. This period marked the beginning of Wes's journey into farming and a rural lifestyle. In memory of his brother who committed suicid…
  continue reading
 
What is Bob’s approach to recording? How does he compare to his contemporaries? How has his approach changed over the years? These questions, and more, are explored on this week's episode of Nothing is Revealed: A Bob Dylan Podcast. [In honor of Bob, we left in a few mistakes and threw in an overdub for good measure.] Books Mentioned: "That Thin, W…
  continue reading
 
Wayne's early years were filled with rugby union and league, providing him companionship and a mental outlet. Despite personal struggles with depression, sports helped him cope. From a young age, Wayne faced debilitating depression, navigating periods of despair unseen by others. Misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment marked his early experiences wi…
  continue reading
 
What are liner notes? What kind of liner notes do Dylan albums have? What do they communicate about Dylan and his music? These questions and more are explored on this week's episode of Nothing Is Revealed. The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed Adam: @never.ending.dylan Jens: @dylan_ologist Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com Thank you, Thomas Franci…
  continue reading
 
Born in Sri Lanka with limited career options, Jetha's perfectionist tendencies and cultural isolation triggered mental health challenges early on. His parents' courageous move to Australia provided new opportunities but also difficulties adapting. Jetha battled obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety in silence for years, with the conditions sig…
  continue reading
 
Glenys Reid is the CEO of the Chatty Cafe Foundation in Australia, an initiative focused on addressing loneliness and social isolation through facilitating conversations in coffee shops and cafes. Glenys has a background marked by resilience, shaped by her family's experience, particularly her father's time as a prisoner of war. Her family's attitu…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Nothing Is Revealed, a Bob Dylan Podcast that seeks to answer the questions no one is asking. On our first episode, we discuss a bit about our background as Dylan fans, explain why another Bob Dylan podcast should exist, and answer some rapid-fire questions about our favorite and least favorite Dylan material. The Podcast: @nothingisreve…
  continue reading
 
Alan's personal experience with homelessness and mental health challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, informs his empathetic approach to peer support work. He transitioned from a career as a financial advisor to a peer worker position in suicide prevention, where he co-designs and implements vital services to support those in crisis…
  continue reading
 
Tracie Eaton is an Internationally-renowned & award winning Australian artist with an artistic career spanning over 17 years. Tracie’s studio is located on the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. Her personal experiences with burnout propelled Tracie to transition from corporate to creative pursuits, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s inner n…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Snabbguide