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Serendipity in the Sandpit with Jen Wynter

Serendipity in the Sandpit with Jen Wynter

Update: 2025-12-22
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"There's something magical here. If you don't believe in magic or serendipity or whatever, you will by the time you leave."


In this episode, Harley sits down with comedian and old friend Jen Wynter, who is a mother of six, a grandmother, and a Woodford veteran since 1998, back when she was throwing mud with hippies.


Jen's story is about trust, timing, and the cosmic connections that so many Woodfordian's have experienced from the festival. From losing her wallet (and getting it back with extra cash) to having her mum's folk music legacy unexpectedly intersect with a stranger's memory, Woodford has given her lifelong memories that defy logic.


Also, Jen shares her incredible story of meeting a British mum in a children's sandbox at Woodford, who just happened to be childhood friends with comedian-musician, Bill Bailey. Fast forward through years of friendship, and a wild leap of faith, now Jen is writing a TV show starring her comedy hero.


This episode is for:

  • Comedians navigating improv, standup, and live performance
  • Woodfordians with a festival connection story
  • Artists wondering if they should pitch their heroes


Dive in to hear about how:

  • Improv saved Jen's sanity when she was raising her children
  • The kindest heckle she ever received was "improvise!"
  • Woodford is the only place you'd lose your wallet and expect it back with more


To learn more about Jen Winter: https://www.jennywynter.com/


To come to the Woodford Folk Festival: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/


FOR MORE: Harley Breen: https://www.harleybreen.com.au


CREDITS:


Host: Harley Breen

Guest: Jenny Winter

Producer: Benny Wallington

Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah, Bree Hickson-Jamieson, Jack Tindall, Amelie Barham, Georgia Shaw, Eliza Cowan

Video Editing: Amelie Barham

Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson

Music by: The East Pointers

Recorded on Jinibara Country


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Credits:

Host: Harley Breen

Producer: Benny Wallington

Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison

Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson

Music by: The East Pointers



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Serendipity in the Sandpit with Jen Wynter

Serendipity in the Sandpit with Jen Wynter