Take One with Samantha Fremont

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Take One with Samantha Fremont is a new podcast exploring the passion projects and personal journeys of creatives. Hosted by former SYN Media presenter and RMIT University media student Samantha Fremont, this podcast explores the messy side of creativity and what it takes to find your sparkle in a challenging industry.

Episodes

  1. 12/18/2025

    Olivia Jones Talks Screenwriting, Acting and Directing

    Aspiring screenwriter and RMIT University media graduate Olivia Jones reflects on co-directing and co-producing her first documentary short film, co-writing and starring in the comedy short film Trip, and writing the first draft of a feature-length screenplay. Watch Life in Colour: https://www.mediafactory.org.au/2024-real-people-reel-lives/2024/10/22/life-in-colour/ Watch Trip: https://www.mediafactory.org.au/2025-beyond-a-joke-beyond-a-genre/trip/ Read the treatment for A Pastiche: https://bpb-ap-se2.wpmucdn.com/mediafactory.org.au/dist/7/2807/files/2024/06/Treatment-A-Pastiche-by-Olivia-Jones.pdf Bachelor of Communication (Media) at RMIT University: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-communication-media-bp221 Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaa_joness_/ Clips from Life in Colour, Pretentious Pleasantries, SYN 1700 and Trip used with permission. Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Olivia Jones Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded in Melbourne on 13 December 2025 Editing: Samantha Fremont Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    36 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Miles Champtaloup talks Rap, Pretentious Pleasantries TV Special and Street Philosophy

    Multi-passionate creative Miles Champtaloup chats about his multimedia journey. We dive into his rap music, his experience working on Pretentious Pleasantries — the satire murder mystery TV special we created with our class at RMIT University — and his philosophical street interview series, produced as his creative graduation project. From music to media experiments, Miles shares the inspiration, challenges, and stories behind his work, giving listeners a front-row seat to his creative process. Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Miles Champtaloup Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne on 2 October 2025 Editing: Samantha Fremont Champtaloup/Big The Champ music video footage used with permission. Pretentious Pleasantries archive footage by Samantha Fremont, Ruth Richards, Celia Chen and RMIT University Bachelor of Communication (Media) students, used with permission. Watch Pretentious Pleasantries: https://www.mediafactory.org.au/2025-ready-camera-one/2025/06/02/major-production-pretentious-pleasantries/ Bachelor of Communication (Media) at RMIT University: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-communication-media-bp221 Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    31 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    Serendipiti talks BigSound, New Music, and her Debut EP

    Ethereal musician Serendipiti dives into her musical journey so far. We chat about her experience performing at BigSound, the stories behind her recent songs, and what fans can expect from her upcoming debut EP. Whether you’re discovering her music for the first time or already a fan, this conversation is a peek behind the curtain of Serendipiti’s creative world. Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Serendipiti Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded on Riverside on 2 December 2025 Editing: Samantha Fremont (using Riverside) Special Thanks: Real Feels Music Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Turrbal and Yuggera/Jagera people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    36 min

  4. 11/27/2025

    Ben Provest Talks Bravery and Iceland as Inspiration

    Musician Ben Provest discusses the creative journey behind his new single, "Trying to Be Brave," and explores the unique environment of the Fish Factory artist residency program in Iceland, where artists from various disciplines come together. Ben shares insights into his songwriting process, the inspiration drawn from Iceland's stunning landscapes, and the collaborative spirit that fuels his music. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, bravery, and the power of music. Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Ben Provest Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded on Riverside on 25 November 2025 Editing: Samantha Fremont (using Riverside) Special Thanks: On The Map PR Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    33 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    Clair Seoud talks Directing and Media Studies

    Director Clair Seoud discusses the success of her documentary film Beyond the Curl and her creative journey as a student in the Bachelor of Communication (Media) program at RMIT University. Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Clair Seoud Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne on 29 September 2025 Editing: Samantha Fremont Beyond the Curl short documentary film: https://vimeo.com/874672186 Bachelor of Communication (Media) degree at RMIT University: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-communication-media-bp221  How Far We’ve Come short documentary film: https://vimeo.com/1130183105 Kansai University Summer/Winter School program — Learning Osaka, The Mercantile Capital of Japan: https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Kokusai/short_term/ Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    39 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    Emma Yue Talks Music Videos and Live Performances

    Host Samantha and musician Emma Yue dive into turning a simple guitar-and-voice song into a full studio production and music video, audience moments that make live performances unforgettable, and Emma’s top local indie musician picks. Plus, we talk about social media, Taylor Swift, and how the space you listen to music in can completely change the experience. Perfect for music lovers and anyone curious about what goes on behind the scenes of creating and performing music. Content warning: This episode includes explicit language Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Emma Yue Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne on 30 September 2025 Editing: Samantha Fremont Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    51 min

  7. 11/05/2025

    Marceline Rose Di Bartolomeo Talks Writing and Directing

    Samantha sits down with creative all-rounder Marceline Rose Di Bartolomeo to discuss writing and directing across both theatre and audio drama, creative writing for the University of Melbourne’s renowned student magazine Farrago, and author goals for the year ahead. Script Roulette podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CsN8jUcAIeatSSaLkS7dy Farrago: https://farragomagazine.com/In true Take One fashion, there was an issue with the video recording of Samantha, but the show must go on. Subscribe to Take One with Samantha Fremont so you never miss an episode! Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Marceline Rose Di Bartolomeo Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne Editing: Samantha Fremont Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    37 min

  8. 10/30/2025

    Kaiyah Mercedes Talks Love, Heartbreak and Community

    In this heartfelt episode, singer-songwriter Kaiyah Mercedes opens up about love, heartbreak, and the beauty of finding community through music. We dive into grief, growth, and the courage it takes to share your truth with the world. Subscribe to Take One with Samantha Fremont so you never miss an episode! Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Kaiyah Mercedes Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne Editing: Samantha Fremont Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    44 min

  9. 10/30/2025

    The TRUTH About Why I Started a Podcast

    Curious about why I started Take One with Samantha Fremont? 🎙️ In this debut episode, I share my journey from hosting live TV to producing radio on SYN Media, and what inspired me to launch this podcast. I dive into: My experiences hosting live TV and creating the radio show Earl Grey Behind-the-scenes lessons and memorable moments from SYN Media My goals for the show and dream guests I hope to bring on My media studies at RMIT University, including 4 specialised studio units Whether you’re interested in media, podcasting, or just hearing the story behind a new show, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at my journey and ambitions. Subscribe to Take One with Samantha Fremont so you never miss an episode! Credits: Host: Josie Armstrong Guest: Samantha Fremont Production: Josie Armstrong and Samantha Fremont Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne Editing: Samantha Fremont Clips from 1700 and Earl Grey used with permission from SYN Media. Behind the scenes clips and group photo from Pretentious Pleasantries used with permission from RMIT University. Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast was produced, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

    41 min
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Take One with Samantha Fremont is a new podcast exploring the passion projects and personal journeys of creatives. Hosted by former SYN Media presenter and RMIT University media student Samantha Fremont, this podcast explores the messy side of creativity and what it takes to find your sparkle in a challenging industry.

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