Out of the Box

This week, Kate talks with Bonnie Huang, an Eora-based artist and FBi alum, who recently wrapped up their first solo show at Puzzle Gallery. Bonnie joins Kate in the studio to talk all things drippy art, yearning, and the wonders of jelly. Bonnie's InstagramBonnie's Art InstagramParramatta Artists’ Studios 2024 Fellowship RecipientRace to RedfernKate's InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Béla talks with all of Naarm based band, Floodlights. Floodlights have shot to international recognition over the last 5 or so years with a loose, yet powerful and earnest sound. They’ve got two records to their name, and have just released their latest single, ‘Can You Feel It’. All 5 of them join Béla in studio to talk about their recent tours across Aus and internationally, what's coming up for the band, and who does the most band admin. FloodlightsFloodlights InstagramCan You Feel It - Music VideoLessons Leant - Live at Meredith FestivalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kate talks with Elliot Ulm, aka Elliotisacoolguy. With over 500k followers and subscribers across multiple platforms, Elliot Ulm is a graphic design content creator, comedian, and keen Washington Wizards fan. He joins Kate in the studio to talk all things graphic design and music. Elliot's InstagramElliot's YoutubeGRAPHIC DESIGN IS MY ELLIOT - PodcastKate's Instagram This episode was produced and edited by Zaity Salman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Béla talks with one of Naarm’s most-loved dance exports, Harvey Sutherland.Keyboardist by trade, solo artist, producer and club DJ, Mike Katz is better known under his moniker Harvey Sutherland, where he’s been exploring the deepest corners of the pocket over the last decade. Releasing a plethora of his own EPs, singles and a debut album, Harvey’s work traverses the worlds of electro-house, jazz and funk, and he’s worked with and remixed artists like Nubya Garcia, Khruangbin and Genesis Owusu. Harvey brings his latest track, Hummingbird, into the studio, alongside an eclectic mix of tracks as he talks through his life and creative practice. Harvey SutherlandHarvey Sutherland new single - HummingbirdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kate talks with Gabi Basioli, independent jeweller and owner of Piece of Work. Kate talks to Gabi about how she came to jewellery making, her many forms of creative expression, and her love of the ephemeral Ratatouille movie. Piece of WorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kate talks with Sita Sargeant, owner and operator of Canberra-based women’s history walking tour She Shapes History. Kate talks to Sita about her recent six months long epic across Australia, searching of untold women’s history, her dedication to storytelling, and how music has intersected with her life across all this.She Shapes History InstagramBook a TourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Béla talks with owner and operator of Dulwich Hill venue Lazy Thinking - Jim Flanagan. Lazy Thinking programs music 7 nights a week, creating a multi-faceted space for Eora / Sydney music to thrive. Jim talks the Lazy Thinking venue, record label, and how music has intersected with his life and creative practice. Lazy ThinkingJim FlanaganLazy Thinking - InstagramLazy Thinking Records - InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Béla talks with legendary Eora / Sydney DJ, creative, and events organiser, Annabelle Gaspar. Annabelle is an iconic DJ, playing renowned parties like Mad Racket, Kooky, Loose Ends, Trough, Club Mince and co-founding Bad Dog, and playing alongside club royalty like Frankie Knuckles. With an upcoming Bad Dog x House of Mince party, Annabelle is here to share stories with us about Eora / Sydney's nightlife peaks, her projects past and upcoming, and how music has intersected with her life and creative practice. Annabelle GasparBad Dog x House of Mince - Love Come Set Me FreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Béla talks with trumpeter, composer, and improvisor, Nick Calligeros. Nick is part of composer/improvisor collectives Microfiche, We Will Intersect, and Soft Spot, and has also released two independent solo EPs. Over the course of his career he's garnered a deep musical CV with credits including working with Middle Kids, Tangents, Human Noise, Kim Churchill and legendary Sydney experimental group Alaska Orchestra, as well as with their founding member Meg Alice Clune. With Soft Spot releasing it's self titled debut, he’s with us to share stories about his projects, and how music has intersected with his life and creative practice.Nick CalligerosSoft Spot Debut RecordWhat Is Soft Is Also Strong - IlexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Béla talks with filmmaker, Riley Blakeway. Riley is a filmmaker who’s career spans many different eras. He's made music videos for the likes of Genesis Owusu and City Calm Down, amongst many others, and you might of seen his iconic short film INVINCIBL3, premiering on the international video channel NOWNESS. With his newest film ‘A Thousand Odd Days’ currently out for competition at various international film festivals, he’s with us to share stories about his life in film, and how music has intersected with his life and creative practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out of the Box, Kate Saap chats with marine scientist Peta Morton.  Peta is a communication specialist at the Australian Marine Conservation Society, working to demystify the world of ethical and sustainable seafood for consumers.  In addition to her non-profit work, Peta is a beauty influencer on Tiktok melding her love of science and art to discuss perfume, makeup and skincare.  Catch up with us as Peta recounts her disastrous first attempt and creating a perfume, the importance of science communication in a social media age and how music led Peta to her found family in adulthood.    Follow Peta on Tiktok @Petamarine  Check out the GoodFish sustainable seafood guide here: https://goodfish.org.au/ This episode was hosted by Kate Saap, follow her on instagram at M1ss_Kate This episode was also produced and edited for podcast by Zaity Salman @thatssozaitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few weeks ago, Kate managed to fulfil her dream of becoming a sports journalist when she interviewed Sydney Swans AFLW players Alice Mitchell, Montana Ham, and Sofia Hurley. Ahead of the AFLW 2024 season start, Sydney Swans super fan, former OOTB presenter and current host of Wildcard, Stuart Coupe, joined Kate in the studio to discuss his lifelong passion for the Swans. Producer Zaity Salman aso chats with Kate about how they first got into (watching) the sport. This episode was co-produced and edited by Zaity Salman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for Tanya's final interview with the lovely Nazlican (Naz) Eren – host of FBi's Sunset with Nazty Girl (on Wednesday's at 6pm) and co-founder of One Off Traks, a community focused on amplifying the music of women and non-binary artists here on Gadigal Land.  Find Tanya on instagram at @t_4_n_y_4_ and Nazlican at @sunsetwithnaztygurl TalkPopDrillTracklistMore EpisodesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate chats with Eora-based hairdresser, Odesa Sabile! Odesa talks us through growing up in a Filipino family, how she finds the confidence to be herself and how important hair really is when it comes to affirming and loving ourselves. Odesa's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extrasilky/Kate's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m1ss_kate/ This episode was produced and edited by Zaity SalmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Shukla chats producing, learning to love your art at all stages, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 with Eora-based musician, visual artist and skateboarder Kyle Shakleford . @milohunterband  @pablo_bic_asso  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode Béla chats with Eora-born and raised artist/producer, Cherry Rype. They talk her musical origins in the womb, somatic healing and getting vulnerable through sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Tanya Shukla interviews Amy Zhang (dancer, choreographer, movement director). She has changed the way Eora thinks of dance and movement - representing courage, trust in one’s self and honest self-expression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some time to relax and mow his lawn, Genesis Owusu is back on stage at Volume Festival at AGNSW this July. Kate Saap and Genesis Owusu sat down to discuss absurdism, being a freak, and how much they love curry chips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guest today is an absolute powerhouse, and no stranger to the FBi airwaves. They are a DJ, an organizer of one of Eora’s most important party series, and a host here on the station. The passion and love that runs through everything that they do is heartwarming! Isa Thurn is interviewed by Tanya Shukla about her life, her creative practise & where she finds inspiration in this crazy world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Sin, the saviour of professional wrestling, joins Kate Saap in the studio to peel back the curtain with us about all things wrestling, music and being a sinner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.