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TAOS CH3 Podcast 9 brings us on “the road back” from creative success with guests Guy Edmonds and Matt Zeremes - Emmy® Award-winning Creators, Writers, Directors & Performers. Together, they co-created the Emmy® Award-winning comedy series Hardball (ABC/Northern Pictures) and the AACTA-nominated supernatural comedy Spooky Files (BBC/ABC, Tony Ayres Productions & Matchbox Pictures). Their shows have aired on major global platforms including Netflix, BBC, and ABC, earning recognition at festivals worldwide and awards such as the Prix Jeunesse International, BANFF Rockies, and Japan Prize.
We Talk About:
- Starting out with success
- Life in LA and pilot season
- Early collaboration
- Measuring success
- Facing challenges and building resilience
- How to handle reviews
- The children's entertainment space
- Spooky Files and exploring resilience
- Pitching
- Balancing multiple creative projects
- Conundrum - Does the Medium Matter
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This episode was edited by Nick Cain & Lauren Bailey with assistance from, Matt Perrott @ Might Sound, the chats between Nick and Lauren at Wisecast Studio, Sydney, with theme music crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from TAOS Chapter 2. A big thank you to good friends of TAOS, Sarah & Justine, from Ch01.Podcast23, and of course to Guy & Matt for their wise words and a few laughs.
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories. Each episode features a catch up with our hosts, interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a conundrum about the industry or the pursuit of storytelling, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration. Season guests include: Emma Monk, Esther Anatolitis, Dr.Simon Longstaff, Andrea Denholm, Madeleine Dyer and more.
This podcast was recorded across the lands of Awabakal and Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition.
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Welcome to Podcast 8 and the reward step of the Hero’s Journey. Nick Cain and Lauren Bailey sit down with the incredible Esther Anatolitis; a journalist, writer, arts advocate and civic leader. Co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement, founder of Test Pattern, and editor for literary cultural magazine, Meanjin, and author of "When Australia Became a Republic" (Monash University Publishing), she's a powerhouse in the arts industry.
In this episode we explore how art is inherently political, the rewarding process of championing artists, and why a flourishing arts scene requires both strong voices and stable policy. We also dive into a range of practical tips and creative tools — from freehand writing and mind-mapping, to Esther’s own epic “Indexing System” that turns fragments of ideas into finished work.
In This Episode We Cover:
- The Common Thread in Esther’s Journey
- Art, Politics, and Advocacy
- Navigating Public Advocacy and Social Media
- Challenges in the Australian Arts Scene
- The Decline of Investigative Journalism
- Esther’s Book: When Australia Became a Republic
- The Artist's Process: Choosing Topics and Indexing
- Daily Writing Practices and Techniques
- Conundrum: Artistic Integrity vs. Wider Reach
Listen to our full interview with Throwback guest Budi Miller in TAOS Ch02.Podcast02
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This episode was edited by Nick Cain & Lauren Bailey, our interview with Esther Anatolitis was filmed and recorded by Simon at Visual Culture @visualculture10 and the chats between Nick and Lauren at Wisecast Studio, Sydney, with theme music crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from Chapter 2 of the podcast. A big thank you to throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, Budi Miller, from Ch02.Podcast4, and of course to Esther for her wisdom, tenacity and thoughts on finding rewards in creativity
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories.
Each episode features interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a conundrum about the industry or the pursuit of storytelling, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration. Guests include: Dr.Simon Longstaff, Andrea Denholm, Matt Zeremes, Guy Edmonds, Madeleine Dyer and more.
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This podcast was recorded across the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition.
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Podcast 7 is packed full of so much insight and joy that it’s hard to believe we’ve reach “the ordeal” stage of the hero’s journey where the hero faces their greatest challenge. Our Podcast 7 guest - author, artist and LGBTQIA+ trans activist, Tea Uglow - shares all the tools and wisdom that you require to meet life’s really big challenges.
Former Creative Director at Google Creative Lab (Sydney), Peabody Award winner and TEDx speaker, Tea has spent her innovative career collaborating with cultural and creative organisations around the world. In this powerful and deeply honest hour, Nick Cain and Lauren Bailey, dive with Tea into radical acceptance, doubt as a creative catalyst, mental health, autism, and the transformative forces of hitting rock bottom.
In This Episode We Talk About:
- Effort, Attitude, and Vulnerability in Transformation
- The MUtability of Labels
- Exploring Ownership and Value in Digital Art
- The Challenge of Reflection
- Exploring the Creative Process
- Radical Acceptance and Rock Bottom
- Throwback wisdom from Douglas Briggs
- Shifting Perspectives on Creativity and Suffering
- Tools for Creativity and Leadership
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This episode was edited by Nick Cain & Lauren Bailey, our interview with Tea was filmed and recorded at DM Studios, Sydney, and the chats between Nick and Lauren at Wisecast Studio, Sydney, with theme music expertly crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from Chapter 2 of The Act of Storytelling. A big thank you to throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, Douglas Briggs, from Chapter 1 Podcast 24, and of course to Tea for her inspiration, joy and insight on facing some of our biggest challenges.
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories.
Each episode features a catch up with our hosts, interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a conundrum about the industry or the pursuit of storytelling, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration. Season guests include: Esther Anatolitis, Dr.Simon Longstaff, Andrea Denholm, Madeleine Dyer and more.
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This podcast was recorded across the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition.
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This episode officially marks halfway for TAOS Chapter 3, and our hero’s journey style focus on having a creative career in the arts industry!
In this episode, hosts Lauren Bailey and Nick Cain head toward the heart of darkness with content creator, voice artist & podcast producer, Pariya Taherzadeh. A multi-award winning podcast producer, AFTRS guest lecturer and mentor for the MAS Documentary and Postgraduate Radio Courses, Pariya’s journey started as a child refugee from Iran and has grown to encompass a successful career in Australian media industry, a passion for telling diverse stories and helping people find their voice.
This step of the hero’s journey marks a turn inward to face the journey ahead, and what better guest to help us uncover the magic of this moment than this wonderful mentor, creative leader and mother, with a penchant for exploring the taboo and working out the next creative step ahead.
In This Episode We Talk About:
- Pariya's Early Life and Escape from Iran
- Adjusting to Life in Australia
- Finding a Voice in Media
- Pursuing a Career in Radio and Broadcasting
- Tackling Taboos and Embracing Diversity
- Creative Superpowers: Turning Challenges into Strengths
- Navigating Storytelling and Career Growth
- The Golden Nugget Theory: Embracing Change in Storytelling
- Balancing Motherhood and Career in the Creative Industry
- Ep.6 Conundrum: Short vs. Long Form Content
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This episode was edited by Brandon Bourke, our interview with Pariya was filmed & recorded at DM Studios, Sydney, with chats between Nick & Lauren at Wisecast Studio, Sydney, theme music expertly crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from Chapter 2 of The Act of Storytelling. A big thank you to throwback guest and TAOS friend, Ali Khadim, from Ch2 Podcast 4, and to Pariya for her wisdom, warmth and attitude or embracing strength in order to move forward..
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories. Each episode features a catch up with our hosts, interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a conundrum about the industry or the pursuit of storytelling, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration.
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This podcast was recorded across the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition on these unceded lands.
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Episode 5 of TAOS Chapter 3 is a fabulous mix of fun and games, as our hosts Nick Cain and Lauren Bailey sit down with writer, director & producer, Tristram Baumber - to talk all things story structure, getting to the heart of a character, navigating a screen writing career and finding an equal measure of discipline and fun in creativity.
Trit is an award-winning comedy writer and producer; he co-created, wrote and EP’d Fremantle Media’s critically acclaimed political satire, The PM’s Daughter, for ABC TV, and has been nominated for two AACTA Awards for his work on the series. Trit is also a writer on hit TV series Mother and Son, the heartwarming family comedy for Wooden Horse and ABC TV.
In this episode we talk about:
- Fun and games in storytelling
- Trit’s personal journey and creative challenges
- Navigating the creative cndustry
- Advice for aspiring actors
- Script writing techniques
- Comedy as a creative foundation
- Trit’s transition to directing
- Co-directing a feature film
- Blending horror and comedy
- The importance of structure in storytelling
- Networking and building industry relationships
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This episode was edited by audio editor, Brandon Bourke, our interview with Trit was filmed and recorded at Sawtooth Studios, Newcastle, and the chats between Nick and Lauren at Wisecast Studio, Sydney, with theme music expertly crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from Chapter 2 of The Act of Storytelling. A big thank you to throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, Natasha Pincus, from Chapter 1 Podcast 6, and of course to Trit for his time, sparkling sense of humour and delight in the structure of storytelling.
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories.
Each episode features a catch up with our hosts, interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a conundrum about the industry or the pursuit of storytelling, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration. Season guests include: Esther Anatolitis, Dr.Simon Longstaff, Andrea Denholm, Matt Zeremes, Guy Edmonds, Madeleine Dyer and more.
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This podcast was recorded across the lands of the Awabakal people, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition on these unceded lands.
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For TAOS Chapter 3, Episode 4 of the TAOS podcast, hosts Lauren Bailey and Nick Cain have the great pleasure of speaking to actor, producer, disability advocate, business owner and acting coach, Emma Monk (Grey's Anatomy, Nickelodeon's Hopefuls, and LGBTQIA+ film Let's Go Below the Rainbow) about the perspective required to embrace a creative career.
Emma has such a vibrant personality, go get ‘em attitude and an impressive international career, and talked about her decision to return to the Australian arts Industry following success overseas, finding her voice in the spirit of authentic representation, embracing teaching through her acting studio, TrueSCREEN, in Australia’s 7th largest city (true dat), Newcastle, and her latest development project inspired by her own recent journey with a diagnosis of functional neurological disorder.
In This Episode We Talk About:
- US vs Australian stories
- Embracing the LGBTQIA+ community overseas
- Leaving on a jet plane (or the return home)
- Regional access and the importance of community
- Starting a business
- Throwback to Noora Niasari's experience filming in Beirut
- Navigating a new way through life with a disability diagnosis
- Her latest producing project
- Tangible tools and anchoring objects
- Conundrum: The importance of lived experience
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This episode was edited by audio editor, Brandon Bourke, our interview with Emma was filmed and recorded at Sawtooth Studios, Newcastle, and the chats between Nick and Lauren at Wisecast Studio, Sydney, with theme music expertly crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from Chapter 2 of The Act of Storytelling. A big thank you to throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, Noora Niasari, from Chapter 1 Podcast 15, and of course to Emma Monk for her time, tenacity and positive approach to facing the thresholds that present themselves
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories.
Each episode features a catch up with our hosts, interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a creative conundrum, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration. Season guests include: Esther Anatolitis, Dr.Simon Longstaff, Andrea Denholm, Matt Zeremes, Guy Edmonds, Madeleine Dyer and more.
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This podcast was recorded across the lands of the Awabakal people, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and the Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition on these unceded lands.
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In TAOS Chapter 3, Episode 3, hosts Nick Cain and Lauren Bailey chat to Filipino-Australian actor, improviser, theatre-maker, and educator, John Marc Desengo, who shares his own experiences with mentors, collaborating on and developing projects, his early career work with Brainstorm Productions, and his current roles including his work at Western Edge.
This episode covers the value of mentorship at different stages of a creative career, the importance of community, and the magical way that mentors can become collaborators as well as friends. We wrap up the episode with a conundrum discussing the possibility of a creative career without a mentor…
In This Episode We Talk About:
- The importance of mentorship
- How mentors can shape an acting career
- Theatre in education
- Developing ‘The Yellow Wave’ with 15 Minutes from Anywhere
- Throwback to Amy Gray's Mentorship Story
- Connecting to a sense of being enough
- Defining success as a creative
- The value of shared knowledge
- The Mentor Conundrum: Do we always need one?
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This episode was edited by audio editor, Brandon Bourke, our interview with John Marc Desengano was filmed and recorded at Session in Progress, Melbourne, and the chats between Nick and Lauren at Wisecast Studio, Sydney, with theme music expertly crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from Chapters 1 and 2 of The Act of Storytelling. A big thank you to throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, Amy Gray, our Chapter 1 Podcast 25 throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, and of course to John Marc for his time, wisdom and reminding us all that we are enough.
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories.
Each episode features a catch up with our hosts, interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a conundrum about the industry or the pursuit of storytelling, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration. Season guests include: Esther Anatolitis, Dr.Simon Longstaff, Andrea Denholm, Matt Zeremes, Guy Edmonds, Madeleine Dyer and more.
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This podcast was recorded across the lands of the Awabakal people, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and the Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition on these unceded lands today.
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For Chapter 3, Episode 2 of the TAOS podcast, hosts Lauren Bailey and Nick Cain are joined by acclaimed actor and acting coach Julia Grace (Offspring, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Steppenwolf Theatre) as they explore how fear, doubt, and resistance can shape the creative journey.
Julia has been working as an actor, coach and teacher for over 15 years. Her approach blends real-world experience with deep empathy, guiding actors to embrace vulnerability, overcome resistance, and rediscover the joy in their craft. Through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s “refusal of the call” Julia, Lauren and Nick unpack the challenges and opportunities of self-taping, the importance of community and feedback on creativity and how curiosity can help in overcoming artistic hurdles.
In This Episode We Talk About:
- Facing resistance
- Embracing vulnerability
- Distinguishing between uncomfortable and unsafe
- When to say “no”
- Imaginative exercises for decision-making
- Finding joy and confidence in the creative process
- Conundrum time - Dismantling the “struggling artist”
- Nick & Lauren’s thoughts and reflections
- What’s coming up next
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This episode was edited by audio editor, Brandon Bourke, our interview with Julia was filmed and recorded by videographer and audio Engineer, Simon Holt at Visual Culture, and the chats between Nick and Lauren at Wisecast Studio, Sydney, with theme music expertly crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from Chapters 1 and 2 of The Act of Storytelling. A big thank you to throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, Shash Lall, our Chapter 1 Podcast 19 throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, and of course to Julia Grace for her time, wisdom and inspiring us all to tackle the next moment of hesitation.
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories.
Each episode features a catch up with our hosts, interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a conundrum about the industry or the pursuit of storytelling, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration. Season guests include: Esther Anatolitis, Dr.Simon Longstaff, Andrea Denholm, Matt Zeremes, Guy Edmonds, Madeleine Dyer and more.
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This podcast was recorded across the lands of the Awabakal and Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and the Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition on these unceded lands today.
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In the season premiere of Chapter 3 of The Act of Storytelling (TAOS), hosts Nick Cain and Lauren Bailey return with a renewed focus: ready to explore the creative path with a diverse range of artists through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey.
They’re joined by Australian–Peruvian actress Giulia Modonese, who shares her inspiring rise from a childhood love of acting to becoming a recognised talent within just three years. Giulia opens up about mindset, drive, and the pivotal lessons learned from her upbringing — from embracing self-awareness to being ready to answer the call to adventure, and making brave, pragmatic choices early in her career.
With reflections from past guests and new voices, this episode kicks off a season dedicated to finding inspiration as a storyteller, discovering the tools to support you on your creative path, and cultivating the mindset and knowledge to tell great stories.
In this episode we talk about:
- TAOS is back!
- Giulia's journey into acting
- Challenges and mindset
- Responding to influences and opportunities
- YouTube success and consistency
- Embracing the journey
- Shifting the perspective on failure
- Conundrum time - Passion or Pragmatism
- Nick & Lauren’s thoughts and reflections
- What’s coming up next
Podcast thumbnail photo by @sallyfleggphotography
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This episode was edited by Brandon Bourke, filmed and recorded at Sawtooth Studios, Newcastle, and Wisecast Studios, Sydney, with theme music expertly crafted by Jared McFarlin, inspired by the sounds of Anita Quayle from Chapters 1 and 2 of The Act of Storytelling. A big thank you to throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, Ann Truong, our Chapter 1 Podcast 15 throwback guest and good friend of TAOS, and of course to Giulia Modonese for her time, wisdom and inspiring us all to jump at the next call to adventure.
In TAOS Chapter 3, Nick & Lauren connect to a bunch of great artists at different phases of their artistic journey, and unpacking some wisdom and tangible tools during each episode, ultimately inspiring us all to tell better stories.
Each episode features a catch up with our hosts, interviews with diverse creatives, throwback to wisdom from previous guests, a conundrum about the industry or the pursuit of storytelling, reflections on the creative journey and inspiration. Season guests include: Esther Anatolitis, Dr.Simon Longstaff, Andrea Denholm, Matt Zeremes, Guy Edmonds, Madeleine Dyer and more.
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This podcast was recorded across the lands of the Awabakal and Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We wish to pay our respects to Elders past and present. For over 60,000 years this land has been a place of storytelling, learning and community and we are privileged to continue that tradition.
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