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Just Make The Thing

Ever felt like starting a thing but then didn't? Or started a thing and then stopped? This podcast is all about how humans get creative and why they do it. Host Claire Tonti (CEO of Planet Broadcasting) talks with creatives, makers and friends about how they do what they do. Episodes alternate between interviews and an open hearted chat with her friend Chanel Lucev as they track their journey in living creatively and developing new creative endeavours.


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JMTT presents TONTS. A new podcast premiering June 15th from 2021-06-08T12:01:42

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Street artist Peter Drew on identity, culture & finding love. from 2019-11-01T20:01:30

Peter Drew is a street artist, now author who has been arrested and has a compelling story to tell about love, truth and our Australian identity.

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Period Power with Lucy Peach from 2019-10-25T08:10:01

Musician, TED talker, comedian, writer and wearer of the best red sparkle jumpsuit you've ever seen Lucy Peach is a powerhouse of a woman who teaches that menstrual cycles are not a curse but co...

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Yve Blake on why teenage girls are kick arse superheroes from 2019-08-16T00:04:11

Why are Fangirls scary? Yve's TEDxSydney Talk: youtu.be/Z0TAE9x9qc4


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Natalie Firth on hard work, resilience and post traumatic growth. from 2019-08-07T00:06:56

Natalie Firth has an extraordinary to tell about founding a company, the myth of work life balance and what happens when your life is suddenly turned upside down.


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The one about birth, a new baby & the whole damn thing. from 2019-07-25T00:40:50

This week Claire interviews Chanel about birth, babies, motherhood and the delightful shock of it all.

You can find Claire on Instagram @clairetonti and Chanel @bendyogamelbourne...

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Damon Gameau made a film called 2040 from 2019-06-27T03:47:43

Claire Tonti interviews writer, director and actor Damon Gameau @damon.gameau (from That Sugar Film) about his new film 2040 looking at the world we could create for our kids if we use existing ...

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The Last Leg of Pregnancy with Chanel Lucev from 2019-06-19T03:10:50

This episode Chanel joins Claire in the studio to talk about the last trimester of pregnancy, what it's like to finish work and what the hell to do on maternity leave.

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Lucy Moffatt on writing, grief & sunflowers from 2019-05-29T04:42:21

Lucy Moffatt lost her friend Chelsea to cancer while they were both in their early twenties and this year she published a book about it called Some Days - a memoir. Lucy joined Claire Tonti in t...

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Love & Fear from 2019-04-10T04:51:53

This week Claire Tonti talks fear and creative frustration with her pal Chanel Lucev.

You can find Claire on Instagram @clairetonti and Chanel @bendyogamelbourne plus for more po...

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Monique Bowley is a podcast superhero from 2019-03-14T17:00

This week on Just Make The Thing Claire Tonti speaks to podcaster, writer, broadcaster, executive producer and all round side hustler Monique Bowley about her love of radio and her incessant dri...

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A Pep Talk from 2019-03-05T20:08:57

This is a short bite sized pep talk for creatives and anyone needing a bit of help being human this week.

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Upgrade Think Learn with Daniel Steele from 2019-02-26T03:10:04

This week Claire Tonti interviews her good friend and creativity enthusiast Daniel Steele. Dan is a primary school teacher, a mentor for new upcoming early childhood teachers and is also a dad o...

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Episode 66 - Melbourne I Love You from 2019-02-14T11:55:37

Hello, welcome and happy Valentines Day from Just Make the Thing!

This week, Claire is joined by photographer Chris Cincotta to talk about his amazing work with Listen

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Episode 65 - Signor Mont & the power of vision. from 2019-02-08T00:42:55

This week on Just Make The Thing Claire talks to Signor Mont otherwise known as the indomitable Anthony Montesano. Anthony is at the helm of an incredible Melbourne based bridal couture company ...

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Episode 64 - Mary Oliver & the case of the worrying women from 2019-01-30T02:26:15

Welcome back! Here is the first episode of Just Make The Thing for 2019. Claire and Chanel talk about worry, anxiety and Chanel shares some exciting news!

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Best of Mates: Do Go On, TOFOP & Mr Sunday Movies from 2019-01-07T20:58:36

It's a Planet Broadcasting Network Special!

This week, Claire may be on holiday but we've still got a whole host of hosts for you from PB podcast past! Featuring the best of interviews wit...

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Episode 63 - New Years Eve 2018 Special from 2019-01-01T00:36:50

Happy New Year from Chanel and Claire at Just Make The Thing! The duo talk through all their most loved book, film, podcast and TV recommendations from the year as well as some of the major even...

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Episode 62 - Christmas Special from 2018-12-24T22:18:04

Merry Christmas from Chanel and Claire at Just Make The Thing!

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Episode 61 - Carly Findlay believes in the power of words from 2018-12-17T23:49:03

Claire Tonti talks to Carly Findlay who is a blogger, writer, speaker and appearance activist. She challenges people’s thinking about what it’s like to have a visibly different appearance.

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Episode 60 - Live with Do Go On, Holy Bombolina & Mr Sunday Movies from 2018-12-11T10:59:45

Welcome to the 60th episode LIVE from Howler Bar in Brunswick with Chanel Lucev, James Clement, Jess Perkins, Dave Warneke and Cleo Kerama. 

Thanks to our sponsor for this week the Uncommo...

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Episode 58 - Knowing Your Worth from 2018-11-27T00:30:12

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Podcast Gardening (with The Millennial Divide) from 2018-11-21T05:31:10

This week's show is a chat with host Claire Tonti about what she has grown in her virtual podcast garden and why gardening in general is friggen brilliant metaphor for life and making and creati...

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Episode 56 - A Star is Born from 2018-11-13T13:12:06

This week Claire & Chanel deep dive into Lady GaGa and Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born.

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Episode 55 Grief, Loss & Letting Go from 2018-11-08T00:33:36

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Cameron Dewhitt & Nara Demasson love Old Time Music from 2018-10-30T21:19:12

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Episode 53 Gemma Lee is a Director from 2018-10-23T02:22

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Scaring yourself, Natalie Portman & Parenthood from 2018-10-16T01:51:21

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Shameless with Zara McDonald & Michelle Andrews from 2018-10-08T22:43:08

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Just Make The Thing presents 'The Millennial Divide' from 2018-10-06T06:25:40

A quick sneak peak of the latest podcast from the Planet Broadcasting Network, produced by CEO Claire Tonti. The Millennial Divide is a podcast about navigating the millennial decade. 

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Episode 50 with Chanel Lucev from 2018-10-02T12:49:26

Claire Tonti and Chanel Lucev celebrate 50 episodes of 'Just Making The Thing'.

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Episode 49 Aging with Mr Sunday Movies from 2018-09-25T10:13:13

In this week's 49th episode (before Chanel and Claire celebrate 50 episodes next week of making the podcast thing) James Clement also known as Mr Sunday Movies joins Claire Tonti to talk aging, ...

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Monty Dimond on radio, motherhood & tunnel vision from 2018-09-18T11:44:27

Claire Tonti interviews Katie 'Monty' Dimond a legend around the Australian radio scene.

Best known from her national radio shows on the KIIS and Nova networks, Monty currently co-hosts th...

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Finding a Partner in Crime from 2018-09-11T12:22:06

This week Claire Tonti and Chanel Lucev discover that maybe what you really need when you are making a thing is someone to make it with you! 

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The Fall w. Chanel Lucev from 2018-09-05T01:55:04

This week Claire Tonti & Chanel Lucev discuss the awarding winning South African play called Listen

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Taku Mbudzi on finding your words. from 2018-08-28T12:12:45

Taku Mbudzi is a writer, standup comedian, podcaster and a motivational speaker.

She also happens to be deeply thoughtful and full of wisdom about living and working as a creative.

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Holy Bombolina it's Cleo Kerama! from 2018-08-21T03:24:39

This week Chanel Lucev and Claire Tonti talk to founder of the delight that is Holy Bombolina! donuts herself, Cleo Kerama.

Cleo is also a lawyer by day (like Chanel) but instead of yogain...

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Everything works better if you unplug it, even you. from 2018-08-14T02:02:27

This episode Claire Tonti and Chanel Lucev talk through what to do when you are making a thing and things get hard.

The girls look at the joys of sleep, exercise, mindset and how to look a...

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Ali Khan, Mr Koya & the business of life. from 2018-08-07T01:52:48

Alexandra Khan (Ali) is one third of the button up shirt gurus who run Mr Koya.

In this week's episode Ali talks with Claire Tonti about the highs and lows of running a business while also...

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Balance by Monica from 2018-07-30T13:16:27

Monica Mignone is the brains, braun and beauty behind the highly successful Instagram and blog @balancebymonica.

Monica is a writer, a reformed primary teacher, a talented cook (bloody che...

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I Feel Pretty or do I? Ego & Emotion. from 2018-07-24T03:22:06

Chanel Lucev joins Claire Tonti this week as they discuss making the most of opportunities and removing ego and emotion from your creative endeavour to just keep doing the work.

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Charlie Clausen believes in filling the tank. from 2018-07-17T02:40:17

This week Claire Tonti interviews Charlie Clausen, actor, writer and one half of the Planet Broadcasting pod Tofop.

You might recognise him from TV shows like Blue Heelers, Home and Away a...

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A Thing called Nanette. from 2018-07-10T02:03:25

In this week's episode Chanel and Claire deep dive into the Netflix Special Nanette and examine the brave, funny and heartbreaking work of comedian Hannah Gadbsy.

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Joel Zammit on why failure is important. from 2018-07-03T06:15:46

This week Claire talks to Joel Zammit founder of the Sanspants Radio podcast network and an expert on all things podcasting. Joel talks through his take on the Australian podcast industry, what ...

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The Handmaid's Tale & other cheerful things. from 2018-06-25T12:12:10

This week Chanel Lucev joins Claire Tonti for a discussion on the themes present in the television series the Handmaid's Tale and why making things when you are a woman might just be that little...

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Answer Me This Helen Zaltzman! from 2018-06-21T01:05:03

Helen Zaltzman known as the 'Queen of Podcasting' from the award winning podcasts Answer Me This and The Allusionist jumps on the phone with Claire this week to talk through why she makes things...

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Geraldine Hickey believes in finding your community. from 2018-06-10T08:01:25

This episode Claire Tonti interviews the comedian's comedian, radio host and football fanatic Geraldine Hickey. Geraldine's anecdotes about growing up Catholic in a regional town, discovering he...

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The Teeny Tiny Stevies make kids music that doesn't suck. from 2018-06-04T12:15:02

This week’s episode is an interview with the delightful Byll and Beth from the band the Teeny Tiny Stevies.

These two sisters are both talented musicians but also really get kids.

Th...

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Natalie Storrie's story. from 2018-05-27T20:00

In this week's episode Chanel and Claire interview Natalie Storrie.

Natalie is a marriage celebrant as well as a croquet expert, Mum and a high flying banking executive. She also happens t...

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Why people stay in jobs they hate. from 2018-05-22T14:07:15

In this week's episode Claire and Chanel talk through the reasons why people stay in jobs they hate and strategies to change your life circumstances if you find yourself unhappy with your situat...

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Awards, Gilmore Girls & Aiming for Success. from 2018-05-14T02:02:03

This week Claire and Chanel debrief after their adventure to the Australian Podcast Awards.

They discuss how to deal with feedback, with receiving or not receiving kudos for your work and ...

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The Dry, Ginger Male himself Matt Stewart. from 2018-05-07T05:10:19

This week Claire Tonti interviews the quintessential dry, ginger male himself standup comedian and podcaster Matt Stewart.

Matt is the last third of the wonderful Planet Broadcasting podca...

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Ruthood, Inertia & Bee-stings. from 2018-04-30T11:43:20

Chanel and Claire tackle the idea of ruts.

What happens when you are in one and how to avoid landing in one.

The girls come up with a whole lot of ideas to help you get unstuck as we...

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Jess Perkins is also known as Bop. from 2018-04-22T21:52:04

Jess Perkins (or bop as she’s sometimes called) is a comedian, a radio host on Triple J and one third of the very hilarious comedy trivia pod Do Go On.

This girl has the most infectious la...

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Luke McGregor & Celia Pacquola are funny. from 2018-04-15T11:29:28


On today's episode Claire interviews the indomitable Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola. Actors, writers and comedians these two are currently writing the third season of their hit TV show R...

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We're all just specks in the universe. from 2018-04-09T23:21:12

Chanel returns this week from her trip to South Africa and the girls talk through getting perspective, the effect of apartheid on Chanel's family, the awesomeness of Victoria Falls and being gra...

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Mr Sunday Movies is a Dad from 2018-04-02T00:53:30

This week Claire (that's me!) talks to her husband man James (Mr Sunday Movies) about being a Dad and how he makes things while also making a go of parenting.

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Dave Warneke loves trivia, comedy & dating the audience. from 2018-03-26T04:18:39

This week's episode is a chat with Melbourne comedian and host of the podcast Do Go On, Dave Warneke.

From a children's entertainer to a trivia host and stand up comedian to his day job as...

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What I now know from 2018-03-18T09:04:41

This episode is a list of things Claire has learnt since the pod began and she committed to having a go and just making the thing.

Thanks to RAW Collings for editing the podcast.

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Getting unstuck & packing an elephant into your suitcase from 2018-03-12T00:16:04

This week Chanel and Claire discuss all things travel and how to shake yourself out of a life rut by changing up the scenery. Chanel is jetsetting off to South Africa to visit her roots and Clai...

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Fergal Quigley loves to make things from 2018-03-04T21:45:30

Today's episode is an interview with Fergal Quigley who is the resident artist for the podcast The Weekly Planet and is most definitely a maker of many things including guitars, music and drawin...

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Angela Wotherspoon & the super power of vulnerability from 2018-02-25T23:44:32

Angela Wotherspoon and Claire met very unexpectedly one night at a friend's birthday drinks.

This podcast is a follow on from what happened during their conversation and the unexpected joy...

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Better late than never from 2018-02-16T22:33:59

This week's episode was recorded just before Christmas in 2017. Claire and Chanel catch up on the year that was, what they've learnt and what's ahead for 2018.

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Endings & Beginnings from 2018-02-09T09:30:37

This episode is a late night chat between Claire and Chanel about finishing things and changing perspectives.

It's also about celebrating Chanel's graduation form Yoga teaching and the mag...

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Procrastination & Avoidance from 2018-02-01T03:28:13

Chanel and Claire are back baby! After a looong hiatus the two are back in the podcast studio with an episode on how to create something despite those old demons, procrastination and avoidance. ...

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This is Jess Harris & she's great. from 2017-12-06T10:20:15

This episode is an interview with the writer, comedian, director & lover of dressups Jess Harris.

With her show Twenty Somethings now on Netflix and a string of creative endeavours under h...

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Jamila Rizvi is not just lucky. from 2017-10-29T04:16:38

In this episode Claire interviews Jamila Rizvi about her book Not Just Lucky and her incredible career to date.

Jamila is an accomplished leader, host, interviewer and commentator, appeari...

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Over-committing, finding balance and running in the dark. from 2017-10-06T01:27:06

In this episode Claire tells the story of her fall. Chanel and Claire also chat through the need to find balance and avoid over committing when making a thing.



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Clare Bowditch, painted toes & a big hearted life from 2017-08-08T05:13:01

In Episode 8 Claire interviews the incredibly talented Clare Bowditch about her life as a musician, troubadour, creative mentor, motivational speaker, radio host and parent.

Her multi-awar...

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Persistence Makes Perfect from 2017-08-04T07:23:49

In episode 7 of Just Make The Thing Claire talks with Chanel about the whole persistence thing and how to keep on going when you just don't want to.

They also talk about the dangers of com...

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The One About Failure with Mr Sunday & Chanel Lucev from 2017-07-24T08:15:46

Episode 6 is all about failure and ironically it had many, many failures before it was finished.

Claire talks to James (Mr Sunday Movies) at midnight just after she deleted the first versi...

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An interview with Wil Anderson from 2017-07-11T21:55:06

In this episode Claire travels all the way to Sydney to hang out with Wil Anderson, one of Australia's best loved comedians to talk about why and how he makes all the things.

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Copenhagen, last minute panic & the tale of the lost USB. from 2017-07-05T02:15:23

In episode four Claire unpacks her suitcase and tells Chanel all about her trip to Copenhagen and the disasters that unfolded before her speech at the podcast radio days conference.

They d...

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Mr Sunday Movies & how he make things. from 2017-06-23T14:17:42

Episode three is a bit of a special edition as Claire corners her husband James Clement (also known as Mr Sunday Movies).

Asking him all the questions you want to know about how he made hi...

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Putting the things together (BONUS TRACK) from 2017-06-23T04:25:23

A sneaky little bonus track for people like Claire who are challenged in the clothes department, need more time to make the thing and want to know her secret for cheating her way into putting th...

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Step Two. Keep Going. from 2017-06-11T22:06:29

In the second episode of Just Make the Thing Claire and Chanel talk fear of failing and the idea that when you start a thing you will most likely be terrible. Which is no excuse to not keep making ...

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Step One. Just Start. from 2017-06-03T10:25:42

This is a series about how to make a thing and keep on making it.

In episode one Claire Tonti chats to her good mate Chanel Lucev about the things they have started and how they are going ...

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