The YoungStars Podcast is a series hosted by inspiring actor and filmmaker, David Hatherly, as he interviews young Australian talent (Actors, Filmmakers, Musicians, Artists, Storytellers, etc…) and their personal experiences working in film, theatre, stage, music, and so much more. But in reality it’s David wanting to share the stories of his friends, whilst sharing their love for the creative arts industry.
Join David and special guest, Adam Day , for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about how finding wooden swords during lockdown began Adam’s journey towards becoming a filmmaker, his influences and favourite action scenes, hand to hand combat vs sword play and which one is better, wanting fights to feel real without going over the top or gory, as well as the experience shooting his first short film and creating Star Wars fan films.
We also talk about our favourite Lightsaber fights, Adam’s perspective on writing sequels or spin-offs, smoking from a lightsaber and of course, we delve into Adam’s creative process for creating fight scenes and what he considers the most important element for it all to work. Plus stick around for very special Guest Star Question from one of Adam’s closest colleagues.
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4 Nov 2025
Liz Creevey
Join David and special guest, Liz Creevey , for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about the history of Liz Creevey (the short and condescend version), was the decision for joining the industry Liz’s or was it her parents, joining NAS and Liz’s overall impact there, Liz’s wonderful New Zealand holiday and being a nerd at Hobbiton, and taking home the gold for the Amateur World Monologues Games in 2022.
We also talk about the creation and our experience of working together on A Dance With Death, the pressure Liz felt of playing the lead in her first feature film, Broken Pieces, Pink Flamingos and other chaotic moments and of course the emotional and harsh reality of being a filmmaker and dealing with lose. Everything and more in the longest episode of YoungStars to date. So sit back, relax, grab your Popcorn and maybe take a break.
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28 Oct 2025
Jade Breen
Join David and special guest, Jade Breen, for today’s episode of YoungStars.
In today’s episode we talk about Jade’s love for literature and storytelling, Jade's first theatre role as a cheeky monkey and being typecast as cute animals at a young age, the opportunity to play Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird and the realisation that the world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, drowning in a pool of blood on stage, and the experience of directing their first short film, She/They? For Light Canberra Action, whilst working on another film at the same time.
We also talk about Jade’s fascination and love for Frankenstein and how calling the monster “a monster” isn’t fair, the creation of Sunny Productions, putting together and marketing their very first play, Happy Meals Happy Kids, on their own, working with writer and actress, Paris Scharkie for their upcoming one woman performance, Have I got your Attention and of course, we talk about identity and the struggles of coming out. Plus stick around for a lovely surprise from an unexpected guest.
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John Whinfield
Ujjwal Rai
Chelsea
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YouTube views
4,657,709,885
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Spotify
4.4 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100
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37
Social presence
90
YouTube
93
Engagement
60
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