Created by Georgia Malone; presented by Georgia Malone (episodes 1-10); guest presenters (episodes 11-on).
Taking a dive into the impact of arts and creativity.
What is it that makes us human, what makes us unique, and what adds value to your life? Often the answer to all of these questions can be traced back to our connection to arts, culture and creativity. The ‘Arts’ is often seen as a high brow endeavour that only some enjoy and partake in but it is in everyone’s lives, in some way. We all listen to music, read books, watch movies and connect with creativity for our enjoyment or mental health. This podcast gets to the heart of what the arts is and what it means. It will explore different topics with people who have devoted their lives to the arts in some way, to understand what drives them and how they connect with the arts on a personal level.
Discussions will include the importance of a good play, how jazz can penetrate your soul, the role artists play in society, what compels people to leave their money to the local art gallery, why festivals just hit different, and how feminist sci-fi is a gateway drug.
Interesting people with interesting ideas join me for interesting conversations.
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Georgia Malone (Toby Malone, Jo Malone, John Carter)
Season 2, Episode 10: Why the Arts Matter with Dr. Nicola Forrest, AO and Guest Interviewer Andrew Baker
Dr. Nicola Forrest, AO, is a powerhouse. As one of Australia's most visible and respected philanthropists, her impact on the arts sector throughout Australia has been one of the most enduring, vital support systems ever designed to elevate Australian culture. From humble beginnings in country New South Wales to her role as co-founder of Minderoo Foundation and owner and director of Tattarang, one of Australia's largest private investment groups, Dr. Forrest has a unique view on what makes the arts so important, and discusses her role in helping it thrive.
Show notes
Dr. Nicola Forrest, AO: https://forrestresearch.org.au/members/dr-nicola-forrest/
On Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Forrest
Andrew Baker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-baker-55075430/
Minderoo Foundation: https://www.minderoo.org/
Philanthropy: https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/helping-others-is-the-most-satisfying-thing-you-can-do-in-life-nicola-forrest/
Black Swan State Theatre Company: https://blackswantheatre.com.au/
Sculpture by the Sea: https://sculpturebythesea.com/
WAAPA and Minderoo: https://www.minderoo.org/stories/ecu-waapa-facilities/
Perth Symphony Orchestra: https://perthsymphony.com/
Bourby Webster: https://bourby.com/about/
PICA: https://pica.org.au/
Fremantle Press: https://fremantlepress.com.au/ [https://fremantlepress.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOopbdPrlqQgNG4dTypZVZcW9D2aVAwa96KzkZLLyyQFdnHdjSQYD]
Fremantle Biennale: https://fremantlebiennale.com.au/
27 May 2026
Season 2, Episode 9: How we get it done with Anna Reece and Guest Interviewer Vernon Guest
It takes an incredible amount of work to generate art: even more so when you strive to create work that is meaningful, impactful, and memorable. As Artistic Director of the Perth Festival, Anna Reece carries a heavy responsibility in delivering unforgettable Festivals, one after the next, and chats with Vernon Guest (Ten Days on the Island) about the challenges and rewards of this vital position.
Show Notes
Anna Reece: https://www.perthfestival.com.au/news-stories/2025/meet-artistic-director-anna-reece
Perth Festival: https://www.perthfestival.com.au [https://www.perthfestival.com.au/]
Vernon Guest: https://tendays.org.au/about/vernon-guest/
Vernon on Here Goes Nothing, Episode 3: https://heregoesnothingpod.substack.com/p/episode-3-talking-festivals-with
10 Days on the Island: https://tendays.org.au/
John Curtin College for the Arts: https://www.jc.wa.edu.au/
NIDA: https://www.nida.edu.au/
28 Apr 2026
Season 2, Episode 8: Creation Space with James Berlyn and Guest Interviewer Jeffrey Jay Fowler
Finding space to create art can be at best an annoyance and at worst an existential threat. Renowned multidisciplinary artist and inaugural winner of the PAWA Ripple Effect Award James Berlyn is taking on this challenge by considering how space may be offered and how this leads to cultivating artists, and in turn audiences, with a bold vision for the future. James is joined in conversation by prolific director, dramaturg, and performer Jeffrey Jay Fowler, for a lively conversation on how these challenges might be met.
Show notes
James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimbohbee/
Apply for the Ripple Effect Residency at the West Berlyn Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/westberlynspace/
Jeffrey Jay Fowler at The Last Great Hunt: https://www.thelastgreathunt.com/aboutus
Tawdry Heartburn's Manic Cures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am-25FWeUnk
Dragon I: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/dragon-i-tackles-ai-theatre-perth-festival/106421822
Nuit Blanche Paris: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/nuit-blanche-2026-et-si-c-etait-votre-tour-de-creer-109440
ARCO Sr/Jr: https://performinglines.org.au/projects/arco/
The Velvet Sundown - AI generated band https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/14/an-ai-generated-band-got-1m-plays-on-spotify-now-music-insiders-say-listeners-should-be-warned
Proximity Festival: https://proximityfestival.com/
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