39 episodes

A conversation podcast with everyday people who do extraordinary things, from Melbourne and everywhere else.

Hosted by Ivan Puggioni ('But I Don't Wanna Be A Secondary Character!' and 'Curbcast' podcasts), a Melbourne based actor, voiceover artist and novice drummer.

In Melbourne Last Week Ivan Puggioni

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A conversation podcast with everyday people who do extraordinary things, from Melbourne and everywhere else.

Hosted by Ivan Puggioni ('But I Don't Wanna Be A Secondary Character!' and 'Curbcast' podcasts), a Melbourne based actor, voiceover artist and novice drummer.

    Talking Creating an Audio Drama and The Writing Process with Elizabeth Thomas ('The Descent' Audio Series)

    Talking Creating an Audio Drama and The Writing Process with Elizabeth Thomas ('The Descent' Audio Series)

    Elizabeth is the producer and director of three part audio drama 'The Descent'. She is also the co-founder of independent production company The 7th Wall.

    For my Season 3 finale, we spoke about how 'The Descent' came to being, as well as the writing process for a podcast series. Episode 1 releases to every podcast platform on Tuesday 25th February 2020, with new episodes releasing monthly.

    Be sure to subscribe and listen on The 7th Wall's website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and any other podcast service for new episodes and behind the scenes content.

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    I don't know when I will be back for new episodes, but you can reach out to me below:

    Email me at inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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    Thank you so much for listening to the podcast, and I hope to bring you more episodes in the future.

    • 17 min
    Talking Parkour and Having an Inclusive Space with Kel Glaister ('Melbourne In Motion')

    Talking Parkour and Having an Inclusive Space with Kel Glaister ('Melbourne In Motion')

    Kel is a parkour (free running) athlete and instructor. She currently teaches courses on parkour and other movement based activities for Melbourne In Motion, which aims to be inclusive for anyone in the community who wants to take part regardless of age and gender.

    We talk about parkour's peaks and troughs in popularity, how an injury inspired Kel to stop being fearful and get into parkour, dispelling the myths about parkour being 'dangerous' like some may think it is, and how free running can strengthen your mind and body.

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    Like Seinfeld? Listen to my other podcast 'But I Don't Wanna A Secondary Character!', where a friend and I talk about the secondary characters from the show, episode by episode in random order. Listen here or search 'Seinfeld' on your podcast app.

    • 20 min
    Talking Hospitality and Starting a Music Festival by Accident with James Henderson ('Hospopreneurs' Podcast)

    Talking Hospitality and Starting a Music Festival by Accident with James Henderson ('Hospopreneurs' Podcast)

    James is a podcaster, economist, hospitality innovator, and music festival owner. He currently hosts the Hospopreneurs podcast where he talks to influential people across the hospitality supply line. You can listen to it, as well as other podcasts on the Aych Media network, wherever you get your podcasts.

    We talk about his experiences in hospitality, a few challenges that he has faced in the industry, and how he managed to get over 240,000 people to be interested in a small music festival that he promoted on Facebook. You can find out more about the said festival called 'City Bush Doof' here.

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    Want to say hello? Get in touch!

    Email me at inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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    Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Like Seinfeld? Listen to my other podcast 'But I Don't Wanna A Secondary Character!', where a friend and I talk about the secondary characters from the show, episode by episode in random order. Listen here or search 'Seinfeld' on your podcast app.

    • 31 min
    Talking Thriving After and Destigmatising Cancer with Esther Xu

    Talking Thriving After and Destigmatising Cancer with Esther Xu

    Esther is a gastric lymphoma survivor (or 'thriver' as she likes to be called), who has been cancer free for over three years. She is using her experiences to create video interviews with other thrivers to share cancer stories. Esther also plans on performing public speaking to Chinese and Chinese Australian communities to destigmatise the concept of cancer, which is still considered taboo in that country.

    We talk about the triggers which made her go to the specialist for a check up, her diagnosis and treatment, the stigma around cancer in China, and how she has made the most of her 'second life' after her treatment and successful remission (or 'reason for mission', also what she prefers to say). It was a pleasure talking to a fellow thriver like her.

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    Want to say hello? Get in touch!

    Email me at inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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    Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Like Seinfeld? Listen to my other podcast 'But I Don't Wanna A Secondary Character!', where a friend and I talk about the secondary characters from the show, episode by episode in random order. Listen here or search 'Seinfeld' on your podcast app.

    • 37 min
    Talking Unemployment and Red Tape with Ryan Sliwinski ('Spit and Polish Presents....' Podcast)

    Talking Unemployment and Red Tape with Ryan Sliwinski ('Spit and Polish Presents....' Podcast)

    ***TRIGGER WARNING***

    Hey folks, there is a reference to self harm between the 25th and 31st minute of this episode. If you feel that this could affect you or anyone else listening with you, please skip this section, or just skip the episode altogether, I don't mind.....

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    Ryan is the co host of movie review podcast Spit and Polish Presents...... Previously he was unemployed for four years before eventually finding casual work. According to Ryan, it wasn't Centrelink that was giving him trouble, it was those who he put all his faith in to help him find employment.

    We talk about the shocking financial and psychological abuse that he faced with employment agencies, the toll that it took on his relationship and his mental health, and how he was able to find work and get out of this cycle of despair.

    You can listen to 'Spit and Polish Presents....' wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Want to say hello? Get in touch!

    Email me at inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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    Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Like Seinfeld? Listen to my other podcast 'But I Don't Wanna A Secondary Character!', where a friend and I talk about the secondary characters from the show, episode by episode in random order. Listen here or search 'Seinfeld' on your podcast app.

    • 57 min
    Talking Creativity and Putting Together an Audio Series with Ben McKenzie ('Pratchat' Podcast and 'Night Terrace' Audio Series)

    Talking Creativity and Putting Together an Audio Series with Ben McKenzie ('Pratchat' Podcast and 'Night Terrace' Audio Series)

    Ben is an actor, comedian, writer and game designer. He produces, co-writes and acts in the BBC audio comedy series 'Night Terrace' starring Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy from 'Neighbours'). Season Three and a mini-series are due to be released in 2020.

    He is also the host of 'Pratchat', a book club podcast where he and his co-host review and discuss a Terry Pratchett novel each month.

    For something more lighthearted for the holiday season, we talked about the late Terry Pratchett, the amount of work it takes to create a series, and how he was able to get Jackie to play the main role in 'Night Terrace'.

    You can listen to Season 1 Episode 1 of 'Night Terrace' for free and purchase the remaining episodes to support the series here.

    'Pratchat' is available wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Want to say hello? Get in touch!

    Email me at inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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    Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Like Seinfeld? Listen to my other podcast 'But I Don't Wanna A Secondary Character!', where a friend and I talk about the secondary characters from the show, episode by episode in random order. Listen here or search 'Seinfeld' on your podcast app.

    • 31 min

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