In the Dome

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Your backstage pass to the podcast world. Join Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi In the Dome as they take your favourite hosts out of the studio to unpack the lessons of growing a podcast and the fandoms that fuel them. By flipping the mic on the hosts, they share the strategies behind podcasts that spark fandoms, build brands, and drive culture. Expect actionable insights any creator, founder, or marketer can use to grow influence and deepen audience connection. Soph & Bell know this better than anyone: they’re pod superfans turned founders of Dome, the platform for podcast communities.

Episodes

  1. 23 FEB

    In the Dome with Kim Kerton: Tips on Starting a Podcast, 2026 Trends & Winning Partnerships at Nova

    In this episode of In the Dome, hosts Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi sit down with Kim Kerton, Head of Podcast Partnerships at Nova Entertainment. Get ready for a deep dive into the business of podcasting - Kim unpacks what it really takes to build and grow successful partnerships, and why championing creators and communities is at the heart of the industry’s future. This episode dives into: Kim’s unconventional career journey - from radio, ceramics and securing the exclusive partnership with Flight Story with Nova EntertainmentThe art of building authentic brand partnerships The evolving role of networks, and why community-driven podcasts are thriving in 2026Kim’s best advice for new creators navigating deals, sponsorships and growing their shows sustainably Catch us on socials! @homeofdome is on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Want to find your people? Join us in the Dome by signing up to our waitlist. We're hosting Australia's first podcast festival DomeFest, tickets available now - you don't want to miss this. Follow @domefest on socials on Instagram and TikTok. This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

    37 min

  2. 17/12/2025

    In the Dome with Sarah Jane Adams: Big Small Talk

    In this episode of In the Dome, hosts Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi sit down with Sarah Jane Adams, co-host and producer of Big Small Talk, one of Australia's top News & Pop Culture podcasts. This a masterclass in wearing all the hats - while building a podcast that covers everything from the serious to the frivolous. This episode dives into: - Sarah’s career journey and the lessons learnt from producing top shows like Two Broke Chicks, The Inspired Unemployed and Bumble's Give me a Buzz - What led to Sarah starting her own show with Hannah Ferguson, and what it takes to build a successful podcast from the ground up - The power of letting go, and the excitement of joining Listnr network for a new chapter - Where the industry is heading an why community is at the heart of every great show Catch us on socials! @homeofdome⁠ is on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠. Want to find your people? Join us in the Dome by signing up to our ⁠waitlist. Follow along as we bring Australia's first podcast festival to life across socials @domefest This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

    44 min

  3. 20/10/2025

    In the Dome with Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks: Missing Perspectives

    In this episode of In the Dome, hosts Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi sit down with Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks - journalist, author, and founder of Missing Perspectives, the global media platform amplifying women’s voices in news and storytelling. Phoebe’s work sits at the intersection of journalism, policy and technology. Through Missing Perspectives, she’s redefining how media sources stories and who gets to tell them - with a mission to centre lived experience over commentary. Recorded live at ⁠@armslengthbar⁠ in Sydney’s Potts Point, this conversation explores what it means to build a movement-led media company, the stories that shaped her upcoming book The Right Hand, and how platforms like Instagram and podcasts are giving voice to a new generation of storytellers. This episode explores: 🎙️ The birth of Missing Perspectives and how it became a global platform 🎙️ Amplifying women’s stories and challenging representation in mainstream media 🎙️ Behind the book The Right Hand: stories of power, empathy, and influence 🎙️ Building community through media and moving beyond the algorithm 🎙️ The future of storytelling - from virality to meaningful change Podcast Mentions & Recs: 🎙️ Missing Perspectives 🎙️ Momentum 🎙️ Booksmart 🎙️ Female Founder World 🎙️ High Agency Women 🎙️ The Daily Aus 🎙️ Cheek Media 🎙️ The Right Hand: Phoebe’s debut book Catch us on socials! @homeofdome is on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠. Join us in the Dome by signing up to our ⁠waitlist⁠.  This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

    28 min

  4. 06/10/2025

    In the Dome with Ebony May: R U O'Cake?

    In this episode of In the Dome, hosts Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi sit down with Ebony May - content creator, cake extraordinaire, business owner and co-host of R U O’Cake?  Ebony & her co-host May, blend real talk with self-discovery, mindset, and psychology as they navigate their twenties. You’ll most likely recognise Ebony from her incredible cakes on TikTok - think towering layers, silky frosting, and a level of storytelling that makes you feel like you're right there in the kitchen with her. Through her viral baking videos Ebony has built a devoted following who tune in not just for the recipes, but for her warmth, wit, and creativity in the kitchen.In this conversation, recorded at @armslengthbar in Sydney, we unpack what it means to grow up online, why vulnerability connects us, and how podcasts like R U O’Cake? are sparking the real, unfiltered conversations we care about. This episode explores: From burnout to breakthrough: how Ebony found purpose in the pivotR U O’Cake?: behind the pod and building communityAuthenticity as strategy: building a brand that resonates and builds connectionThe pods that have impacted Ebony: how podcasts like KICPod, Psychology of Your 20s, Do You Fcking Mind, and Branding Personal shaped her creative path Podcast Mentions & Recs: KICPod – with Steph Claire Smith and Laura HenshawPsychology of Your 20s – hosted by Jemma SbegDo You Fcking Mind? – hosted by Alexis FernandezBranding Personal – hosted by Tash Follow Us Catch us on socials! @homeofdome is on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Join the Dome by signing up for our waitlist. Recorded on Gadigal land. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of this land and the oldest storytellers in the world. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

    24 min

  5. 22/09/2025

    In the Dome with Georgia Grace: Glad You Came

    In this episode of In the Dome, hosts Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi sit down with certified sex and relationship practitioner, podcaster, and co-founder of Normal, Georgia Grace, better known as G Spot. Georgia’s career has spanned journalism, somatic sexology, trauma-informed practice, and media commentary - and she’s become one of Australia’s most trusted voices on sex, consent, and intimacy. Recorded live at @armslengthbar in Sydney’s Potts Point, this conversation unpacks the power of storytelling, the politics of sex, and why podcasts have become one of the most powerful spaces for having taboo conversations. This episode explores: Glad You Came: behind the name, the process, and the episodes that stayed with her.The politics of sex: what mainstream conversations still get wrong, and how culture is shifting.Community offline: how to move beyond the mic and build safer, braver spaces IRL.The power of shared experiences: why people open up when they hear others’ stories.From journalism to sexology: how G's curiosity turned into a career in sexual wellness. Chapters: 1:37 - 4:10 Normalising Conversations 4:10 - 5:39 Destigmatising Sex 5:39 - 7:29 Let’s Queer Things Up 7:29 - 10:03 From Journalism to Sexology 10:03 - 12:05 Power of Shared Experiences 12:05 - 14:06 The Case for Podcasting 14:06 - 19:32 The Politics of Sex 19:32 - 22:05 Glad You Came 22:05 - 24:00 Fave Eps & Dream Guests 24:00 - 27:11 Building Community Offline 27:11 - 29:12 Listener Q 29:12 - 30:36 G’s Dream Meetup 30:36 - 31:47 We’re So Glad You Came Podcast Mentions & Recs Glad You Came: hosted by Georgia Grace ⁠@gspot__In Bed: Georgia’s podcast with NovaCall Her Daddy: hosted by Alex Cooper (Unwell Network) ⁠@callherdaddy Catch us on socials! @homeofdome is on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Join us in the Dome by signing up to our waitlist . This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land. We would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of this land and the oldest storytellers in the world. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

    32 min

  6. 08/09/2025

    In the Dome with Gabbi Whipps: The Baboomba Podcast

    In this episode of In the Dome, hosts Sophie Greiner⁠ and Bella Filacuridi sit down with content creator and host of The Baboomba Podcast, Gabbi Whipps, to talk about the art of storytelling, building an authentic online presence, and why podcasts feel like such intimate spaces for both hosts and listeners. Recorded at ⁠@armslengthbar⁠ in Sydney’s Potts Point, this conversation unpacks the balance between creativity and vulnerability, and how Gabbi uses her platform to foster connection in unexpected ways. This episode explores: Owning your story: how Gabbi finds her voice in podcasting and content creation.The creator’s journey: navigating self-doubt, online criticism, and the pressure to “always be on.”Community and connection: why podcasting offers something social media can’t.Behind the mic: the lessons Gabbi has learned since starting The Baboomba Podcast. Chapters 1:50 - 3:05 Wear your favourite sweater!3:06 - 5:31 The Lore of Gabbi Whipps 5:32 - 12:29 The Gift of the Gab 12:30 - 14: 30 Behind the Baboomba 14:31 - 15:41 Power of Shoombys 15:42 - 17:31 Gabbi's Pod Recs17:32 - 19:24 Building Community19:25 - 21:24 Shoomby Question21:25 - 23:15 Gabbi's Dream Meetup23:16 - 28:25 Shoomby Storytime: The Slushie Story28:26 - 30:00 That's a Wrap! Podcast Mentions & Recs The Baboomba Podcast: Gabbi Whipps ⁠@thebaboombapodcast⁠Ride: hosted by Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone @ridethepodBroski Report: hosted by Brittany Broski @broskireportTherapuss: hosted by Jake Shane @passthatpussShameless: Shameless Media, hosted by Michelle Andrews & Zara McDonald ⁠@shamelesspodcastCall Her Daddy: Alex Cooper (Unwell Network) ⁠@callherdaddy Catch us on socials! @homeofdome is on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠. Join us in the Dome by signing up to our ⁠waitlist⁠! This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land. We would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of this land and the oldest storytellers in the world. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

    29 min

  7. 01/09/2025

    In the Dome with Soph & Bell: From podcast fans to founders

    When Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi first met, it didn't take long for them to work out they listened to the same podcast. What started as swapping favourite episodes quickly grew into a deeper dialogue about how a listening to the same podcast as someone is such a powerful vessel for meaningful conversation and connection. It was in those early chats that the idea for Dome began to take shape. A platform not just for podcasts, but for the communities built around them. Recorded in the beautiful @armslengthbar in Sydney's Potts Point, this episode explores: The cultural power of podcasts: why listeners crave deeper conversations, how podcasts are shaping pop culture moments (like Taylor Swift on New Heights), and what makes the host-listener connection so uniqueBeyond the mic: the rise of real-world podcast events, from Steven Bartlett’s cinema watch party to Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network Vegas tourPersonal journeys: how podcasts shaped Bella and Sophie’s careers, from working with Hannah Ferguson at Cheek Media to pitching Dome on stage in Tokyo through Red Bull’s global innovation competition.Building community: why listeners no longer want to consume podcasts alone, and how fandoms are evolving into real communities Chapters 2:00 – 9:18 Why we’re building Dome9:18 – 12:51 The pod advice that changed everything12:51 – 14:08 How Dome took us to Tokyo14:08 – 16:05 Our startup journey16:05 – 19:22 The power of podcast fandoms19:22 – 20:55 That’s a wrap! Podcast Mentions & Recs Shameless: Shameless Media, hosted by Michelle Andrews & Zara McDonald @shamelesspodcastCall Her Daddy: Alex Cooper (Unwell Network) @callherdaddyNew Heights: Travis & Jason Kelce @newheightshowDiary of a CEO: Steven Bartlett @thediaryofaceopodcastGive Me a Buzz: Chantelle Otten and Lucille McCart @bumble_australiaActs of Wellness: Lillian Ahenkan (@flex.mami) @swisseauUnpolished: Simona Lattuca (@sim__simma) @opi_australiaWorking Hard Pod: Grace Beverley @workinghardpodBig Small Talk: Hannah Ferguson and Sarah Jane Adams @bigsmalltalk_podThat Psychology Podcast: Jemma Sbeg @thatpsychologypodcastEverybody Has a Secret: Annabelle Lee & Charlotte White @everybodyhasasecretpodHot Smart Rich: Maggie Sellers @hotsmartrichCatch us on socials! @homeofdome is on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Join us in the Dome by signing up to our waitlist! This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land. We would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of this land and the oldest storytellers in the world. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

    20 min
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Your backstage pass to the podcast world. Join Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi In the Dome as they take your favourite hosts out of the studio to unpack the lessons of growing a podcast and the fandoms that fuel them. By flipping the mic on the hosts, they share the strategies behind podcasts that spark fandoms, build brands, and drive culture. Expect actionable insights any creator, founder, or marketer can use to grow influence and deepen audience connection. Soph & Bell know this better than anyone: they’re pod superfans turned founders of Dome, the platform for podcast communities.

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  • Creator
    Dome
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dome
  • Show Website
    In the Dome