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This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features none other than Kate's sister, and singer-songwriter, Nicole Gandy!
Hear Kate and Nicole give their take on a massive range of subjects from telescopes to scuba diving, the cinnamon challenge to margaritas (the drink and the pizza), bowling to dogs off lead, indoor plant maintenance to pantomimes, Lime bikes to Bridgerton, shopping to eggplant dumplings and Scooby Doo!

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features a surprise guest!
In this episode, topics discussed include:
The Songwriting Prize 2024 update
the big question
who are you?
finding your people and storytelling
Almost, Maine
the importance of mental health and experiences
the evolution of the podcast
Our favourite games are played, with Top 3 Vibes and a ridiculous round of Scenarios.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

This week's mini episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, is the second of Kate's Takes!
Hear Kate give her take on a range of subjects from pineapple on pizza, to getting on the Croc train (or maybe not!).
Kate also gives an update on The Songwriting Prize 2024 now that entries have closed.

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Newcastle-based pop, rock, genre non-conformist songwriter, Chloe Gill.
Kate and Chloe discuss:
winning The Songwriting Prize 2023 and recording at Studios 301
the tough year of 2022
her new single and it's unlikely origins
struggling to put yourself first
lyrics or music first
her journey with anxiety and endometriosis
the family of Listen Up Music
Chloe also ponders her Top 3 favourite smells and plays our favourite game; Scenarios.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Sydney-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and The Songwriting Prize alumni, Ash Morse.
Kate and Ash discuss:
the big question
his upcoming album 'Family Ties'
dealing with love and loss
the songwriting process
music's magic in opening emotional doors
those 3 minute speeches at school
deep emotional change
Ash also ponders his Top 3 things that calm him and plays our favourite game; Scenarios.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features 5-piece Alt-Rock band, Day Release.
Kate, Max, Isaak, Louis and Jimmy discuss:
the Day Release vibe
disagreements on how songs come together
the adventure of recording their EP
the big question and managing mental health with the added pressure of social media
accessibility of mental health services
upcoming music and gigs
They also ponder their collective Top 3 Disney Princesses, and of course they play our favourite game; Scenarios.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.