While I’m sure my 8th grade English teacher would insist that a title with the phrase “A new beginning” is an example of tautology – “using the same words,” for me it is a perfect expression of how I feel today. Our state is Covid free and shops are opening, people seem to have a jaunty spring in their walk, and despite the over-riding need for rain, our Spring flowers are steadfastly blooming.
And here I am planning some interesting and exciting activities, and the PodBlogs to go with them. A few examples’
For those millions of you around the world this needs no explanation, but for those who are unaware that a MeetUp is an organized event, please click the link and see what you are missing. Basically, it is platform for finding and building local communities to meet new people, learn new things, find support and pursue their interests together. We will be meeting up with a number of folks who have done this already.
They may be accessed in most cities all around Australia, and indeed all around the world. Just click a meetup.com link, and your life will change
Podcasts
This is the new radio. Apparently there are now over half a million podcast series available for your selection. So there is little reason to cry “There’s nothing good to watch on the telly.” Once again we have to acknowledge that the social restrictions of Covid19 have encouraged artistic and extrovert people to create their own shows, and others to tune in to listen to what they – and their guests – have to say. Which brings me to my own guests.
Upcoming Guests
I am delighted to say that over the last few months I have met a number of fascinating people over the internet, via their own podcasts, and they in turn will be gracing G’Day from Oz in the coming weeks. Check them out on their own platforms.
Jill Korn and Patti Cassidy – Playrights living in different parts of the world, filling a similar but different niche. Jill, from the U.K. covers historical fan fiction, and Patti Cassidy, from Boston U.S.A, has carved out a name for herself in a form of fan-fiction classical noir.
David Pollard is also a strong avocate of radio drama and comes from Hand to Mouth Theatre in the U.K. He has given a wonderfully droll performance in our fastfictionpodcasts.com with Reality Check
Trevor Bell has been covering politics in a slightly offbeat Aussie way in his sometimes irreverent weekly show Iron Fist and Velvet Glove
Rebecca Kilimnic had me on her Homespun Haints show about six months ago, giving me the opportunity to talk about my one and only ghost encounter. But after hundreds of shows, Beccy and her offsider, Diana Doty have heard so many more.
Lee Huffman runs a fascinating travel show called We Travel There. A few weeks ago Lee gave me the opportunity to wax lyrical about my beloved Brisbane, which will air in November. And he has kindly agreed to come onto G’Day from Oz and let us know some of his favorite guests.
Judd Tilyard is a film-maker who is enjoying the success of his recent comedy horror film Two Heads Creek. While this is the first feature for Judd and his Director Jesse O’Brien, together they bring a wealth of experience to the screen via their independent short films
Richard Edwards is long retired, and as a golf enthusiast, he was keen to participate in his other interest – acting. This came by way of a dramatized audio piece entitled Ace in a Hole, which we both presented on fastfictionpodcasts recently. At this moment in time, he is preparing for a stage event of Yes Prime Minister in which he plays Jim Hatcher – a daunting but challenging task.
