Ep. 51: Bernadette Torresan chats GO Local Magazine, GO Fashion Show, and much much more

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Bernadette Torresan is the Founder and Managing Director of GO Local Media. In 2015 Bernadette launched the much lauded Go Magazine, which celebrated the Albury-Wodonga area, and found its way into Qantas business lounges around the country. On October 11th 2020 Bernadette and her team are hosting their GO Fashion Show, which has everyone (including your Podcast hosts) very excited. [ you can be find out more about the event here: https://www.facebook.com/gofashionshow ]

Mel, Josh and Bernadette chat about about some super solid gear, incl. 

00:00 Who is Bernadette Torresan? plus our new Podcast artwork.

07:35 Bernadette Torresan chats her love for Albury-Wodonga, her vision of a more united Border region (both culturally and historically), GO Magazine, and the GO Local Fashion Show.

1:01:27 Mel and Josh chat pianos, Opera singers, ‘going cold turkey’, and they look back on their time in-studio with Bernadette.

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Ep. 50: Friends on Tinder | Secret Phone Numbers | Merkins | #SchoolChats | Supreme Validation

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Josh and Mel chat about the following:

• Seeing your friends on Tinder 

• Royal head coverings and/or Merkins 

• Year 12 #SchoolChats 

• Mel's health and validation 

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Ep. 49: Luke Hunter chats drifting, car shows, fundraising and automotive photography

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Luke Hunter is an automotive photographer based in Albury-Wodonga, and is the founder of Hunter Media. Luke is also the founder of the Border Battle car show, and was a co-organiser of the Wodonga Bushfire Relief Fundraiser Car Meet in January 2020.

Links for Hunter Media.

• https://www.facebook.com/LukeHunterMedia

• https://www.facebook.com/VICvsNSW

• http://lukehuntermedia.com/portfolio-images (go here for pics of Clean Lines, Cool Burnouts and Sweet Panel Gaps).

• https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/show-n-shine/border-battle-2019 (check out this WhichCar article for a great breakdown of the first Border Battle).

Glossary of Car Chats.

• Drifting = getting sideways before the corner and staying sideways (and hopefully in control).

• Clean Lines = appropriate style across paint, build and engine that suits the model and vintage of the car.

• Car Scene = people that love cars and love driving (and/or showing them) on the weekend.

Ep. 48: Bec Randall chats 'Becoming Bulldogs' the documentary, the impostor syndrome, and more

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Bec Randall is an Australian filmmaker, photographer and cinematographer. Rebecca is behind the upcoming documentary "Becoming Bulldogs", which follows the Wodonga Jets All-Abilities football side, as they integrate into a mainstream football club, the Wodonga Bulldogs.

https://www.facebook.com/rebeccarandallfilmandphotography/

https://www.facebook.com/pg/becomingbulldogs

Ep. 47: Nikki Hind chats Blind Grit, disability and comfort zones, and being Australia's first blind fashion designer

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Today's guest is Albury-Wodonga based fashion designer, and Bling Grit founder, Nikki Hind.

https://blindgrit.com/

"Blind Grit is Inspirational Athleisure Wear created by those who conquer challenges, for those who are ready for one!"

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Ep. 46: Jason Cartwright (@techau) chats early iOS and Android, owning a Tesla, and saying no to money for reviews

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Today's guest is Albury-Wodonga based tech blogger, writer and video producer, Jason Cartwright. (@TechAU on Twitter).

https://techau.com.au/

Topics Chatted About.

• Early video Podcasting, and technology writing.

• Documenting the early days of the iPhone and Android.

• Not taking payments for reviews (Jason keeps it real!)

• Technologies that every day people might find useful/amazing!

• Tesla. What's it like to own an electric vehicle, and what makes a Tesla unique?

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Ep. 45: Clay McMath chats no NBL1, no NBA, Stand-Up when you're 6'8", and Mortal Kombat 2021

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Today's guest is former Border Bandits starter, 'Welcome to the Poddy' host, and rising Comedian, Clay McMath.

(@claymcmathcomic on Twitter).

Topics Chatted About.

• How semi-Pro athletes are/might-be navigating the loss of their sports leagues in 2020, such as the NBL1 (formerly the SEABL).

• The loss of Kobe Bryant (please do skip this section if it's a tough one for you).

• Moving from Pro Sports into Comedy, and the challenges of being 6'8" Stand-Up.

• Mortal Kombat 2021.

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Ep. 44: Chris Miller chats Twitch streaming, learning to sing live (but online), and improving your music live streams

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Today's guest is Albury-Wodonga based singer-songwriter and Twitch streamer, Chris Miller. (@cmillermusic on Facebook).

Topics Discussed.

• Learning to sing in public (but online).

• Twitch: What is it? How does it work? Why does Chris call it home online for his live-streams?

• Quality improvements and micro-progress over time, as a musician, streamer and human.

• Being good to your fans and giving them the tools to help you all grow together (very interesting stuff!)

Josh online. @joshucaliston on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Mel online. @batoutofmel in Instagram.

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Remote Recording of Punching Sideways with a Big Chris, and a little Josh & Mel.

Remote Recording of Punching Sideways with a Big Chris, and a little Josh & Mel.

Ep. 42: Seamus Evans chats housing, roofing and isolating in Far North Queensland



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Seamus Evans is a professional radio host, entertainer and emerging Stand-Up comedian, currently based in Far North Queensland, Australia. 

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Ep. 41: Steve Bowen chats team building, Border Bandits, rally cars, and his famous hair style

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Steve Bowen is basically, a local entertainment legend!

Steve is a recognised DJ, MC, speaker and entertainer, as well as a former commercial radio host. Steve is also a committed philanthropist and all around Top Bloke, so we’re super stoked to bring you Part 2 of our conversation with Steve.

• Note: we do discuss Steve’s businesses, his rally cars, and also his hair.

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Ep. 40: Daniel Caulfield chats fire relief fundraising, emojis for band names, and heavy metal film clips



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Dan Caulfield is a bassist, lyricist and heavy metal vocalist. Dan currently fronts Albury-Wodonga based heavy weights D.I.E.F.M.

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Ep. 37: James Eggleston chats The Northern Folk, Song Writing, and the By The Banks Music Festival

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James Eggleston is a foundation member of folk music group 'The Northern Folk', and is the co-creator of the 'By The Banks Music Festival' in Albury-Wodonga. By The Banks 2019 is happening on November 30th at Willowbank, and in this podcast Josh and James break down exactly what's going to be so amazing about it!

By The Banks Music Festival link https://www.bythebanks.com.au/

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Ep. 35: Jake Casey (2/2) chats Seattle Grunge tributes, scary moments mid-solo, and his continued pursuit of improving his voice

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Jake Casey is a full-time musician and performer from Albury-Wodonga. Jake has been active in the covers and original scene since moving to the area in 2009, and more recently has been involved in several high profile Tribute Band Nights and Events.

Jake on Instagram: @brucey8861

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Ep. 33: Wagga Wagga / Boston Filmmaker and Stand-Up comedian Conn Williams

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Connor Williams is a filmmaker and comedian from Wagga Wagga, Australia. Conn started doing Stand-Up in Melbourne (AUS), continued doing comedy in Boston (USA), then found himself working in film: his dream creative career.

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Ep. 31: Oliver Hunter (1/2) chats starting comedy in Wollongong, bombing at the Albion Hotel, and some of his comedy heroes

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Oliver Hunter is an Albury based Stand-Up Comedian, who got his start in Wollongong, NSW. Oli is a story teller of the highest order, as you will discover in the podcast, he’s also incredibly energising to be around (#QualityHuman) as Josh discovered while recording the podcast.

Oli and Josh chat their first Stand-Up gigs, bombing onstage, and some of their comedy heroes (including Bill Burr and Sebastian Maniscalco).

Oli’s Sydney Fringe show details = https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156704041222689&set=a.10152710207447689&type=3&theater

Josh’s Next Open Mic set = https://www.facebook.com/events/516630159125861/

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Ep 30. Mel Naismith chats The Mixed Lolly Bag vs The Vacuum, vs The Kinky Boots, and vs The Very Hot Chilli

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Mel Naismith is a radio host, event host, and creativity obsessed funny person.

Josh L. and Mel chat three of great segments that Mel and her radio co-host Josh Groch have come up with on their show @themixedlollybag

• Mixed Lolly Bag vs The Vacuum

• Mixed Lolly Bag vs The High-Heeled Foot Race

• Mixed Lolly Bag vs The 1.5M Scoville Chilli

@themixedlollybag for Mel's radio show on Instagram.

To reach out to the podcast:

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