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In Melbourne Last Week

In Melbourne Last Week

By Ivan Puggioni

A conversation podcast with everyday people who do extraordinary things, from Melbourne and everywhere else.

Hosted by Ivan Puggioni ('But I Don't Wanna Be A Secondary Character!' and 'Curbcast' podcasts), a Melbourne based actor, voiceover artist and novice drummer.
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Smashing A Half Size Schnitzel While Supporting The Local Community With James Berriman

In Melbourne Last WeekFeb 20, 2019

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36:56
Talking Creating an Audio Drama and The Writing Process with Elizabeth Thomas ('The Descent' Audio Series)
Feb 23, 202017:60
Talking Parkour and Having an Inclusive Space with Kel Glaister ('Melbourne In Motion')
Feb 02, 202020:54
Talking Hospitality and Starting a Music Festival by Accident with James Henderson ('Hospopreneurs' Podcast)
Jan 27, 202031:08
Talking Thriving After and Destigmatising Cancer with Esther Xu
Jan 19, 202037:50
Talking Unemployment and Red Tape with Ryan Sliwinski ('Spit and Polish Presents....' Podcast)
Jan 05, 202057:45
Talking Creativity and Putting Together an Audio Series with Ben McKenzie ('Pratchat' Podcast and 'Night Terrace' Audio Series)
Dec 29, 201931:23
'The Descent' Trailer

'The Descent' Trailer

'The Descent' is a three part Australian audio drama that I will be playing a character in.

This psychological thriller centres around Medea, a young woman trying to run from her past and forge a better life for herself. But the past is never far behind.

Part 1 of the series, 'Medea', releases in February 2020. Find out more about the series on Facebook and Instagram..

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, on the show page, and anywhere else you get your podcasts for behind the scenes content in the lead up to its release.
Dec 22, 201900:60
Talking Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone and Learning with Adam Ashton and Adam Jones ('What You Will Learn' Podcast)
Dec 15, 201926:27
Talking Podcasting and Mental Health with Chris Burke ('The History of Australia' Podcast)
Dec 08, 201942:17
Talking Nutrition and Post Cancer Recovery with Lauren Atkins and Elise Den ('Oncore Nutrition - Two Peas in a Podcast')
Dec 01, 201934:60
Talking Adversity and Mindset with Ashleigh Turner (Crossover with 'Empower with Ash' Podcast)
Nov 24, 201901:02:19
Season 3 Trailer
Nov 17, 201901:00
Keeping The Doors Open To Strangers With The 'Come From Away' Newfoundlanders

Keeping The Doors Open To Strangers With The 'Come From Away' Newfoundlanders

For the Season 2 finale I spoke with 4 people who were involved with the new hit musical to land in Melbourne, 'Come From Away'. This uplifting musical tells the story of the incredible real-life events in the wake of the September 11 tragedy. 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 people from over 100 countries were redirected to Gander, Newfoundland, almost doubling the population of the remote Canadian town. You can buy tickets to the show here.
Sue Frost is the founding member of Junkyard Dog Productions who has helped produce 'Come From Away' since it was on Broadway earlier this decade.
Derm Flynn was the mayor of the nearby town of Appleton at the time. He hosted six passengers during 9/11 and was fully involved in the relief efforts that followed.
Beulah Cooper was the Treasurer of the ladies' auxiliary for the Royal Canadian Legion in Gander. On 9/11, streams of people were welcomed into Cooper's home for showers. She took people shopping for clothes and helped make food.
Bonnie Harris was the manager of the animal shelter in Gander and was the first to venture into the holds of the planes to assist those animals on board the planes (including two rare Bonobo apes).
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Are you an everyday person who has an interesting passion, project, hobby, organisation or anything else going on? Want to share your story with the world? Or are you a musician or singer who wants a song of theirs played at the end of a future episode?
I'm looking for new guests for Season 3, to be released later in 2019.
Email me at
inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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Jul 17, 201929:30
Stimulating The Senses In Hong Kong While Identifying Dating Scam Red Flags With Jules Hannaford

Stimulating The Senses In Hong Kong While Identifying Dating Scam Red Flags With Jules Hannaford

Jules is an Australian podcaster and author based in Hong Kong. She is the host of the 'Hong Kong Confidential' podcast, where she interviews people there about their lives, personal journeys and secrets. You can find it anywhere where you listen to your podcasts. Jules has also written a book called 'Fool Me Twice', a memoir where she details the dangers and pitfalls of online dating based on her personal experiences. You can purchase her book as a paperback or eBook on Amazon or on her website www.hongkongconfidential.net
We talked about her experiences moving from Adelaide to Hong Kong, some of her favourite things to do there, and a scary experience that she had while she was dating online.
***Some of the content in this episode may impact sensitive listeners, so if you feel affected by anything you hear, please contact your local crisis hotline***
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Are you an everyday person who has an interesting passion, project, hobby, organisation or anything else going on? Want to share your story with the world? Or are you a musician or singer who wants a song of theirs played at the end of a future episode?
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Jun 25, 201938:38
Escaping To A Better Life While Overcoming Huge Odds With Peter Nguyen

Escaping To A Better Life While Overcoming Huge Odds With Peter Nguyen

Peter is a co worker of mine with a story that he has not told many people about, he is a refugee who fled Vietnam in the 1980s with his family as a young boy. Peter wanted to bring his story to the world as a form of closure, as well as being able to have something which he can expose to his young children when they are older so they can understand what he went through at such a young age.
We spoke about how it took them three attempts to make it out of the country, how he was tortured after being captured after the second try, and what he remembers about his brutal journey to freedom. It's a heart wrenching story, and regardless of your opinion about refugees, Peter's story will shine a light on how difficult it is for a refugee to seek a new life in a safer country.
***Some of the content in this episode may distress some listeners. If you feel that you have been affected by what you have listened to, please contact your local crisis hotline***
After we finished recording, Peter told me about his younger brother named Nguyen Trieu Thien Quang who went missing during one of the trips. He is presumed dead but Peter is hoping that he may still be out there. If you know Quang's whereabouts, please contact me via email or social media below.
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Are you an everyday person who has an interesting passion, project, hobby, organisation or anything else going on? Want to share your story with the world? Or are you a musician or singer who wants a song of theirs played at the end of a future episode?
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inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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Jun 15, 201947:23
Leaving A Legacy Online While Letting Wounds Heal With Susannah Birch

Leaving A Legacy Online While Letting Wounds Heal With Susannah Birch

Susannah is an activist, doula, writer and blogger. She was also the victim of 'catfishing' for twelve years, and an earlier childhood incident inspired her in later life to become what she is today. You can read her story and find out more about her here. She also runs a pregnancy website called 'Trimester Talk', an evidence based resource for women during pregnancy, birth, postpartum and baby's first year. Check it out at www.trimestertalk.com
We talked about what she has learned on her journey as a mental health advocate, her catfishing experience, as well as her work as a doula.
***Some of the content in this episode may impact sensitive listeners, so if you feel affected by anything you hear, please contact your local crisis hotline***
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Are you an everyday person who has an interesting passion, project, hobby, organisation or anything else going on? Want to share your story with the world? Or are you a musician or singer who wants a song of theirs played at the end of a future episode?
Email me at inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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May 27, 201931:17
Making Taxi Payments Easier While Admiring Album Cover Art With Josh Kiff
May 12, 201939:42
Exploring A Leopard Park In India While Volunteering For The RSPCA With Premal Nanavati
May 05, 201925:01
Living With Blindness While Recording Voice Overs With Michael Marshall
Apr 28, 201957:29
Bringing Aussie Sport To The World While Rubbing Shoulders With Sporting Elite With Max Allrounder
Apr 22, 201944:06
Writing 200,000 Words While Juggling Life's Demands With Cemil Bilici

Writing 200,000 Words While Juggling Life's Demands With Cemil Bilici

Cemil is a Melbourne based fiction writer. He is currently writing a series of short stories, and he talks about how he has managed to do this while juggling a full time job, fatigue and many other life demands. He hopes to finish his first short story draft this May.
Today's outro track is 'Watershed' by Melbourne band The Phosphenes. Their second album 'Finally, A Friendly Shore' is out now, check them out at
www.phosphenes.com.au
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Are you an everyday person who has an interesting passion, project, hobby, organisation or anything else going on? Want to share your story with the world? Or are you a musician or singer who wants a song of theirs played at the end of a future episode?
Email me at inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com
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Apr 14, 201931:29
Season 2 Trailer
Apr 07, 201900:52
Hanging With Coolio While Making Waves With Kailei Ginman
Mar 31, 201932:56
Leaving The Negativity Behind While Heading Out To Bowl With Kylena Clark
Mar 21, 201927:54
Talking About Life While Gushing Over Internet Speeds In Other Countries With Konner Blunt
Mar 07, 201932:20
Talking Pop Culture While Drinking Blue Milk At The Cantina With Jeffrey Fishbach
Feb 28, 201943:00
Having A Positive Attitude While Learning To Walk Again With Myself
Feb 23, 201936:21
Playing Co-op While Staying Up For E3 With Matt Certo
Feb 23, 201958:37
Playing The Cajon While Going To The Wrong Gig With Nathan Varga
Feb 23, 201935:10
Streaming Netflix Via Satellite While Flying To The Moon With Masseh Tahiry
Feb 21, 201937:32
Swatting Flies In The Studio While Making It Personal With Adrian Migani
Feb 21, 201930:51
Knocking Down The Opponent's Jammer While Couch Surfing Across The World With Stacie Allis
Feb 20, 201943:19
Watching The Big Game While Interviewing Sports Stars With Max Allrounder
Feb 20, 201942:41
Smashing A Half Size Schnitzel While Supporting The Local Community With James Berriman
Feb 20, 201936:56
Pulverising Car Tyres While Becoming More Sustainable With Andy McAdam
Feb 20, 201919:35
Eating Tofurkey While Riding A Canyon Bike With Stephen Tilbury
Feb 18, 201955:57
Accepting Offers While Failing Happily With Katherine Weaver
Feb 18, 201928:45
Creating Support Networks While Ninja Training With Shane Kelton

Creating Support Networks While Ninja Training With Shane Kelton

***2019 Re-release. Some of the content in this episode may be out of date*** WARNING: The following episode may contain references to suicide. If you feel that you may be affected, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you're in Australia or your nearest crisis hotline wherever you are in the world. Shane is an ambassador for mental health organisation beyondblue as well as a personal trainer. He has a Facebook page called Shane Kelton- This is just the beginning; where he documents and shares his thoughts and feelings relating to his own battle with anxiety and depression. Since the interview Shane has released a mental health podcast series called 'Power, Strength & Vulnerability', check it out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. --------- Are you an everyday person who has an interesting passion, project, hobby, organisation or anything else going on? Want to share your story with the world? Or are you a musician or singer who wants a song of theirs played at the end of a future episode? Email me at inmelbournelastweek@gmail.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Feb 18, 201929:36
Dancing In The Street While Reminiscing About Home With Sasha Leong
Feb 18, 201919:40