Podcasts by Anything But Square

Multicultural Week with SisterWorks from 2021-11-01T03:33:37

In the lead up to Multicultural Week at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali interviews Ifrin, the head of social enterprise at SisterWorks, a Non-For-Profit organisation that supports migrant, refugee an...

Sustainable September with Plant the Seed Melbourne from 2021-09-30T02:46:46

In the lead up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Pedro and Carly from the Future Focus Group, discussing the upcoming Plant The Seed Melbourne initiative, which...

Sustainable September with Casey Youth Action Committee from 2021-09-24T07:11:43

In the lead up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali chats to Nat and Tanisha from the 2021 intake of the Casey Youth Action Committee (CYAC). A local youth initiative open to C...

Sustainable September with ‘Waste to Wear‘ hosts Rachel and Ulla-Britta from 2021-09-22T05:16:12

In the lead-up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali chats to Rachel Kelly, founder of E tū and co-founder of Peacebeam, as well Swedish/ New Zealand artist and maker Ulla-Brit...

Sustainable September with Katharine Balson from OzHarvest from 2021-09-15T07:38:01

In the lead-up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Katharine Balson, Victorian Education Coordinator representing OzHarvest at Little Food Festival.

OzHarv...

NAIDOC Week with Taungurung artist Mick Harding from 2021-07-08T05:20:16

In this episode, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Mick Harding, a Taungurung man of the Yowung-Illam-Baluk and Yerrun-Illam-Baluk clans, celebrated artist and the current deputy chair of the Victoria...

NAIDOC Week with Australian Greens Senator for Victoria, Lidia Thorpe from 2021-07-06T07:28:10

In this interview, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Australian Greens Senator for Victoria and Gunnai Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung woman Lidia Thorpe, during NAIDOC Week 2021.

Thorpe, who beca...

Mindful Mondays – Episode 5: Sustainable Resilience from 2021-07-05T06:00

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our fifth and final Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!  <...

Mindful Mondays – Episode 4: Happiness from Adversity, Part 2 from 2021-06-28T06:00

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our fourth, and penultimate, Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful M...

Global Pride Month – Interview with writer Lujayn Hourani from 2021-06-26T13:00

In this interview, Sarah Ghassali chats to Lujayn Hourani about LGBTQIA+ pride and intersectionality.

Lujayn is a Lebanese-Palestinian writer, editor, and arts worker currently living on ...

Mindful Mondays – Episode 3: Self Esteem from 2021-06-21T06:00

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our third Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!  

Epi...

Mindful Mondays – Episode 2: Happiness from adversity, part 1 from 2021-06-14T06:00

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our second Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!  

Mindful Mondays – Episode 1: Finding Your Path from 2021-06-07T03:58:34

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for the first of our Mindful Monday meditation podcast episodes, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!   Listen

Art with heart, with Tristana Fitzgerald: Open Canvas artist from 2021-05-05T02:56:35

Tristana Fitzgerald is an Open Canvas artist, currently exhibiting her work in the Figures of Love exhibition here at Fed Square. In this episode we talk to Tristana about her art and influences...

Art with Heart, with Dan Rath from Open Canvas from 2021-04-08T00:51:06

In this interview, Kate Mulqueen talks to Dan Rath, the co-founder of Open Canvas.

Open Canvas is a social enterprise that supports artists who have been disadvantaged through homelessnes...

Summer of Classic Films - Stand by Me&Labyrinth from 2021-03-26T23:39:53

The Big Screen at Fed Square is lighting up this summer with a stack of classic films! And the best part? They’re completely free! In this new 3 part series, join Ben, Sarah and Luke discuss eac...

Summer of Classic Films - Karate Kid&Little Shop of Horrors from 2021-03-17T04:05:59

Wax on. Wax off. In this week's podcast we discuss what's showing on the big screen - Karate Kid & Little Shop of Horrors - with our resident cinephiles Luke, Sarah and Ben. 

The Big Scre...

International Women's Day 2021 - Change Our Game from 2021-03-07T13:00

In the Edge, on Friday 8th March 2020, The Change Our Game Ambassadors kicked the Symposium with a moving and personal storytelling piece, sharing with the audience their own experiences in spor...

Summer of Classic Films - Rocky&The Goonies from 2021-02-25T02:15:45

The Big Screen at Fed Square is lighting up this summer with a stack of classic films! And the best part? They’re completely free! In this new 3 part series, join Ben, Sarah and Luke discuss eac...

ACMI and Fed Square Present Not So Silent Film Series from 2021-02-23T22:15:40

Fed Square is partnering with ACMI, Melbourne’s home of gaming, films and screen culture to bring you the outdoor cinema silent film series free on our big screen.

But wait, there’s more ...

Fed Summer with Dumb Whales from 2021-02-03T00:00

A broodingly intense live act fusing the melodic sensibility of 60s British Invasion with the dynamism and dark energy of 90s grunge, with powerhouse rhythmics dissecting love, lust, friendship ...

Fed Summer with RARIA from 2021-02-02T13:00

Dealing with the emotional whirlwind of seeing an ex-partner move on with someone new, RARIA’s glistening vocal melodies soar over her track’s bouncing melodies, injecting a playfully bold attit...

Fed Live Winner Jessie Hillel from 2021-01-26T23:16:48

Taking fluid jazz, soul, R&B, pop and classical forms and injecting them into more modern moulds, Jessie’s mellifluous vocal performances, while always engaging – and often stunning – in their d...

Episode 3: Civic and Cultural Space from 2021-01-14T13:00

Fed Square’s opening marked the end of some controversies, but when one door closes many others others open. Between the public’s first reactions to Fed Square’s architecture, challenges in acti...

Episode 2: Architecture from Outer Space from 2021-01-13T13:00

A project of such size and scope attracts controversy like seagulls to hot chips. With such a tremendous number of cooks stirring the pot on all sides – from government to the private sector, th...

Episode 1: Connection with the Yarra from 2021-01-12T13:00

Did you know Melbourne was deliberately designed without a public square, so as to prevent the spirit of democracy from arising? So much for that. In 1996, it was decided that Melbourne’s first ...

Virtual Road Trip with the Founders of Empty Esky from 2020-12-15T22:55:57

We’re hopping onboard a virtual culinary road trip with Erin and Eleanor, the founders of Empty Esky. As they take us on a journey around regional Victoria to uncover some of their tops picks fo...

African Music and Cultural Festival’s Fred Alale from 2020-12-09T00:20:29

Like so many of our cultural festivals, the African Music and Cultural Festival has reinvented itself for 2020. Join Fred Alale, Chair of the AMCF, as well as our very own CEO Xavier Csar in a disc...

Deadly Connection's Keenan Mundine from 2020-12-01T14:20

Deadly Connections’ goal is simple: reducing the overrepresentation of First Nation people in child protection and the justice system through culturally responsive, community-centred programs.  ...

SBS Radio Punjabi’s Manpreet Kaur Singh! from 2020-11-24T13:00

From a beat journalist in the Hindustan Times to Executive Producer of one of SBS Radio’s biggest non-English productions, Manpreet Kaur Singh’s rise and rise is a tale to in...

Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) from 2020-11-17T13:00

Multicultural Arts Victoria are the brains behind an ambitious agenda of social and artistic transformation for people with disabilities and the communities they’re a part of.

Their work ...

NAIDOC Week – Rob Hyatt, Manager, Education and Visitor Experience, KHT from 2020-11-10T13:00

Always Was, Always Will Be, the theme for NAIDOC Week 2020, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

As part of our 3-part NA...

The Australian War Memorial from 2020-11-10T13:00

Before becoming Director of the Australian War Memorial,  Matt Anderson was Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador to Afghanistan, Chief Negotiator of the Peace Monitoring gr...

NAIDOC Week - Caring for Country from 2020-11-09T00:23:04

Always Was, Always Will Be, the theme for NAIDOC Week 2020, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

As part of our 3-part NA...

Celebrate India’s Dr. Arun Sharma from 2020-11-04T00:56:06

Diwali is emblematic of everything Fed Square represents in so many ways – a meeting of diversity in celebration, where all are welcome to share and enjoy music, food, dance, culture and more. Listen

In Conversation with Vanessa Walker from 2020-11-04T00:55:45

We’ve invited back an old member of the Fed Fam for a chat – Vanessa Walker, placemaker and former Program Manager here at Fed Square and creatrix of the wonderful event calendar all Melbourne k...

Lunchtime Meditation - Transforming Life's difficulties from 2020-10-28T14:00

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melb...

The Man (and Mo) behind Movember from 2020-10-27T13:00

Before that very first moustache changed everything back in 2003, Travis Garone was a creative who quickly made a name for himself doing what he loved - bringing artistic concepts to life for yo...

Lunchtime Meditation - Learn to Meditate from 2020-10-21T14:00

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melb...

Lunchtime Meditation - What is Mindfulness from 2020-10-14T14:00

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melb...

In Conversation with Imogen from HRAFF (Human Rights Arts Film Festival) from 2020-10-13T03:48:36

Imogen is the CEO of The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) is Australia's premier cultural event devoted exclusively to the exploration of human rights issues through art and film. We ...

Lunchtime Meditation -The Art of Inner Peace from 2020-10-07T14:00

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melb...

Space Week with Anthony Murfett from 2020-10-06T14:00

The Australian Space Agency – little known, but some very busy bees indeed.

Dr Anthony Murfett, Deputy Head of the Agency, sat down with Dr Xavier Csar, our own CEO, for a conversation be...

Lunchtime Meditation - How to be Happy from 2020-09-30T14:00

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melb...

Sustainable September with Frida from The Inconvenience Store from 2020-09-28T02:26:45

Frida is the Programme Manager of Lentil As Anything’s ‘The Inconvenience Store’ A store in Melbourne’s inner North that allows customers to pay what they feel for delicious meals, and a store m...

Sustainable September with Dr Sandro Demaio from 2020-09-22T01:46:10

Fed Square CXO Suzana Bishop is joined by Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth and founder of the Sandro Demaio Foundation, to discuss the Little Food Festival and his mission to educate people about...

Sustainable September with Food Art Week's Tainá Guedes from 2020-09-14T07:54:53

The Food Art Week is a food and art festival initiated by Tainá Guedes. The event was born in Berlin, the capital of innovation, creativity good food and sustainable projects. Fed Square plays h...

Sustainable September with Sea Shepard's Jeff Hanson from 2020-09-07T23:06:42

Sustainable September is coming to Fed Square, with the Virtual Square set to play host to inspiring events and content throughout the month in support of a positive message about health, commun...

In Conversation with Xavier Csar and Katrina Sedgwick OAM from 2020-09-01T02:56:47

Xavier Csar, CEO of Fed Square sat down for a friendly discussion with Katrina Sedgwick OAM, ACMI Director & CEO recently and we were lucky enough to capture their convo. They chatted the import...

BlakHEART from 2020-08-25T23:45:34

In this episode, we hand the microphones over to Sherene Stewart and J-Maine Beazley- two event managers that are already making their mark with large scale First Nations events. 

In 2019...

Interactivity with KASA Digital from 2020-08-17T04:27:32

Ben McCarthy, Multimedia Producer of Fed Square sat down with Dexter Eugenio and Jacob Paris of KASA Digital to discuss creating large-scale interactive experiences, how humans interact with scr...

Meet Our Buskers: Reuben Dotdotdot from 2020-08-10T23:25:49

We at Fed Square are lucky to have one of Melbourne’s most popular and famous busker locations on our own front steps. These performers come each day and welcome people into our square with thei...

In Conversation with Xavier Csar and Tony Ellwood AM from 2020-08-04T05:27:20

Xavier Csar, CEO of Fed Square sat down for a friendly discussion with Tony Ellwood AM, NGV Director recently and we were lucky enough to capture their convo. They chatted the importance of the ...

Open House Melbourne - Fed Square Behind the Scenes Tour from 2020-07-28T02:49:13

As part of Open House Melbourne, Fed Square has once again opened the doors and offer visitors an intimate Behind-the-Square tour of ‘Fed Square’, unearthing hidden locations not ordinarily acce...

Change Our Game Community Sport Symposium – Billy Jean King from 2020-07-21T22:00

Billie Jean King, former World No. 1 professional tennis player, joined the symposium to talk about her experiences in sport, leadership and how vital grassroots sport to the community.

 ...

Conversations with the Archbishop - The Quest for Meaning from 2020-07-14T07:20

At least two in every three Australians believe in God or a 'higher power' but fewer than one in 10 go to church every week. yet religion is still growing around the world and, even in the mater...

In Conversation with Xavier Csar and Tom Mosby from 2020-07-07T01:12

Here’s a good one: Xavier Csar, CEO of Fed Square sat down for a friendly discussion with Tom Mosby, CEO of the Koorie Heritage Trust recently and we were lucky enough to capture their convo. Th...

David Parkin Oration 2016 with Ms Caroline Wilson from 2020-06-30T01:51

Join Caroline Wilson, one of Australia’s most recognizable female sporting personalities, at Deakin Edge for the 2016 David Parkin Oration.

The distinguished David Parkin Oration...

Interview with Miss Katalyna from 2020-06-23T02:03

Miss Katalyna is here with us today. 

Trans Pride March Melbourne is highlighting Trans visibility like never before. It is a trans-inclusive event. The purpose of the event is t...

St Kilda Film Festival Special – Sweet Tooth from 2020-06-16T22:56

In this week’s episode of Anything but Square, we are joined by Shannon Ashlyn, film and television actor and director. Her new short film “Sweet Tooth” is premiering at the St Kilda Film Festiv...

Fight MND from 2020-06-05T01:18

In this week’s episode of Anything but Square, Ben is joined by Bec Daniher, Campaign Director to discuss FightMND, the up-and-coming Big Freeze 6 weekend and how the people can become involved....

Fed Square’s Sustainability Action group from 2020-06-02T03:41

This week’s episode of Anything But Square is a special one in the lead up to World Environment Day: an interview with Kim, Lauren and Colin of Fed Square’s Sustainability Action group. The SAG ...

The Fight Against Breast Cancer with Dr Caleb Dawson from 2020-05-26T05:05

In this week’s episode of Anything but Square, we are joined by Dr Caleb Dawson, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researcher, to discuss new immune cells revealed in breast ducts. The WEHI resear...

Conversations with the Archbishop – Loneliness: Australia’s next health crisis? from 2020-05-19T05:48

An Australian psychological journal last year suggested loneliness could be Australia’s next public health crisis. Loneliness is defined as being disconnected from others and seeing one’s relati...

The Streaming World of Music from 2020-05-12T03:39

In this week's episode of Anything but Square, we are joined by Sarah Hamilton, Regional Manager of DITTO Music to discuss the ever-changing digital landscape, how music habits have changed and ...

David Parkin Oration 2019 with Cadel Evans from 2020-05-05T01:09

Fed Square and Deakin University invites you to last year’s David Parkin Oration, inside the Deakin Edge. First among equals by cycling legend, Mr Cadel Evans AM in conversation with Sports Broa...

#breatheyourbiome by Zach Bush (Part 2) from 2020-04-17T01:15

"Zach Bush is one of the most inspiring people in the world. He has the unique ability to unravel today’s many complex health and environmental issues. Linking the destruction of our environment...

#breatheyourbiome by Zach Bush (Part 1) from 2020-04-15T02:26

"Zach Bush is one of the most inspiring people in the world. He has the unique ability to unravel today’s many complex health and environmental issues. Linking the destruction of our environment...

This is Anything But Square - Teaser Trailer from 2020-04-01T00:45

This is Anything But Square. Anything But Square is the Fed Square podcast, perfect for those who relish living in or visiting Melbourne, with its myriad multicultural festivals, arts and exhibi...