Quantum Rabbit

There’s at least three different types of ideas that I could imagine making next for this podcast.<br /><br />On one side, there’s the perfect one. It would probably be a 2-4 hour multi-part series. A dreamy exploration into a previously unknown space. It’s kind of dark, but in a comfortable way, with some serious emotional punch, most likely at the end.<br /><br />On the other side is the second type of idea I might consider making. It’s a bit more old-school. Bright, lively 20-30 minute conversations. It would feature open-ended interviews with interesting people, sharing of knowledge… but I’m not so sure that’s where I want to go right now.<br /><br />The third type of podcast I might make, is the one that takes you on a very short journey to somewhere unknown. It may be as simple as going up a staircase. It’s a 5-10 minute experience that provides a different perspective on the world, before returning back to where it started.<br /><br />Today’s episode is one of these third type of ideas. It’s a story called Gatekeepers. I hope you enjoy it.

A chance meeting in a foreign place reveals more than expected.<br />Special thanks to James Nagy for this story of synchronicity.<br />Soundtrack by Roly Skender

MONA (The Museum of Old and New Art) in Hobart, Tasmania is the largest privately funded Art Museum in the southern hemisphere. It's been called a museum of sex and death, and was once described by its enigmatic founder David Walsh as a subversive, adult, Disneyland. But how might MONA be changing?<br /><br />Special thanks to interviewees Pippa Mott, Alex Johnston and Tim the bus driver.<br />Written, spoken and produced by Roly Skender.<br />Music composition and guitar by Roly Skender.

Episode 6 - You are in a dark room surrounded by artists. How safe is this space? Theatre stories and skeptical conversations.<br /><br />Spoken and produced by Roly Skender. Additional voice performances by Anonymous man and Joobilant Grande. Bad jazz music by Roly Skender.

Episode 005 - A new pair of sunglasses and a trip to the beach lead to a groundbreaking decision.<br /><br />Written, spoken and composed by Roly Skender

Episode 3 - A pitch for a new project turns into something quite different, culminating in a dangerous situation or two.<br /><br />Spoken and produced by Roly Skender. Music by Roly Skender and Stoney Joe.

Episode 1 - A journey to find the most interesting way to throw projected light at trees. Roly talks about the work of Craig Walsh and his intro to tree projections through a gig at the Fairbridge Folk Festival, leading to the unexpected birth of a mathematical, algorithmic entity called 'Tree Boss'.<br /><br />Spoken and produced by Roly Skender. 'Big Rock' by Stoney Joe.