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This week we feature two Australian-Turkish writers, who ruminate on the topic of belonging, home and immigration.

In their distinctive creative ways, Ela Pinar and Eda Gunaydin unpack the confusion of feeling homesick for a land that was never truly ‘home’ to begin with. 

 

1.10 - In This Version of Home

First, Ela tells the story of her journey to Turkey, a place she does and doesn't call home. 

Find Ela’s artist page on instagram at @elapinar__

This story was written, recited and produced by Ela Pinar

Sound design was by Ramon Briant

The Supervising Producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan

This story features music by Koray Kiliç

 

20:16 - Discussions on ‘Root and Branch’

Then, host Mads speaks to award-winning essayist and scholar Eda Gunaydin, to explore her understanding of home and homeland. 

You can find Eda’s work in the Sydney Review of Books, The Age, Meanjin and elsewhere. Her book ‘Root and Branch: essays on inheritance’ is an incredible read we recommend you seek out at your local bookshop.

Follow Eda and keep an eye out for her next work at @edapresents

 

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Ela Pinar

Music: Working for the Knife by Mitski & Mahur Saz Semani by Seyyah
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This week, stories about breaking the rules of modern society.

And just a heads up - it’s the punk episode - so there might be some swears.

 

Please Come to My Show

In our first story, we’re gonna hear from five people looking back at their young, punk selves, and how the politics, music, and spirit of this community has continued to shape their lives. 

That story was produced by Mel Bakewell with production assistance by Phoebe Adler-Ryan.

Thank you to all of the contributors to that piece, including Tim Steward.

A shout out to Charlie Fern and Jasper Craig-Adams, hosts at FBi Radio. You can catch Charlie on the Sunday Overhang and Jasper on Real to Reel Wednesdays.

 

The Ballad of Gary Bamford

Sometimes we encounter people who are like a portal to another world, who show us a completely new way to be. In our next story, Laura shares how a chance encounter with a man at a grocery store changes her life unexpectedly. 

That story was produced by Laura Luck. Find more of her work at lauraluck.com 

The Supervising Producer was Dan Semo. 

Featuring music by Gary Bamford.

 

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Laura Luck

 
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Do you remember your first heartbreak? This week, three storytellers take us through their break up journeys and the sometimes strange and unexpected ways we move on. 

 

Traffic

Our first story explores the way that memories of a relationship can replay in your mind, over and over, on loop.

Traffic was produced and performed by Bea.

With sound design by Gregory Thorsby. 

The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan.

Find more of Bea’s work by following them on Instagram bybea_._

 

Self Storage

Then, E looks to escape the echoes of a past relationship by ridding themselves of their last physical reminder.

Self Storage was written and performed by E Coffey.

With sound design by E Coffey and Gregory Thorsby.

E played Alex, Gregory played Paul & Pikachu Man and J. Chaplin played the ex.

The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan.

 

12 Parties Without You

In our final story we hear a break up across twelve parties. 

12 Parties Without You was written and produced by Zacha Rosen, and read by Bethany Atkinson-Quinton, 

With music by Dave Goldschmidt.

 

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

Music: Axl Audio
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This week our storytellers compare their youthful expectations of life and love, to their less naive realities. 

 

Rom Coms Ruined My Life

In our first story, Danni revisits the movies they loved as a teenager, and finds they don’t quite hold up to modern day scrutiny.

Produced by Danni Stewart.

 

Byron Bay, A Time and Place

Then, Holly shares the story of how she fell in love with Byron Bay, and the other loves she encountered on the way.

Written and performed by Holly English at Read To Me. Keep up to date with Read to me events on their instagram @readtome_ and see more of Holly’s work at www.hollyenglish.com.

Special thanks to Journey Green and Ramon Briant for recording the event.

 

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Holly English
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This week, stories about the bewitching power of cats, from spiritual companions to catalysts of chaos!

 

Running After Lulu

In our first story, Mike answers a call to adventure, or rather, makes one himself. 

Produced by Mike Williams. This story was originally commissioned by transom.org. For more stories by Mike visit mikewilliams.com.au.

 

Meow To Be by Wing Kuang

The first time when Wing saw Alexander, she knew she was meant to meet him. They had a great time together, but it was also their destiny to farewell each other. Would it still be counted as a fate, if it was just temporary?

Producer: Wing Kuang 

Supervising Producer: Mell Chun

Sound Design: Mell Chun 

 

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

 
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This week we're bringing you stories from a gathering of comics and cartoonists, known as Read to Me. 

 

Millenial Falcon - Evie Hilliar

First up we hear from Read To Me co-producer Evie Hilliar about what makes Read To Me so special, before reading her tale Millenial Falcon. Find more of Evie's work at yeevz_ on Instagram.

 

The Blue Whale - Fionn McCabe

Then, we take you into the Knox Street Bar in Sydney to experience the vibes of this special community as Gabe Clark warms up the audience. You'll hear Read To Me co-founder Fionn McCabe delivering his brand new story, The Blue Whale. 

If you're curious to see the beautiful visuals that accompanied Fionn's tale, you can find the graphic version published in the upcoming edition of The Suburban Review. 

 

A Very Special Star - Thomas Crowe

Finally, animator Thomas Crowe takes us on a galactic journey of self-discovery with his piece, A Very Special Star.

 

A huge thank you to our contributors and the Read To Me team for sharing their stories with us - we can't wait for the next event in May and we hope to see you there too. Follow Read to Me on instagram at readtome_

If you have a creative community whose stories deserve to be broadcast far and wide, we'd love to hear about it! Reach out to us at www.allthebestradio.com

 

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

Recording: Journey Green

Event mixing: Ramon Briant

 
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