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Maker

A podcast about culture and creativity and how it affects us - hosted by Alex Adams (Ms Darlinghurst) and Jye Smith (Doublestar Collective) we discover what it takes to run creative businesses.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for motivation, a restless soul looking for inspiration or just in the creative industries, Alex and Jye delve into just what it takes.

Further podcasts by Alex Adams & Jye Smith

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Theresa Winters - Awesome Foundation Sydney from 2020-07-31T02:07

"Dean of Awesome Sydney". It's a pretty cool title, awesome even. So how does one get such a title? On this episode we interview the very creative, socially connected, lover of the arts Theresa ...

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Dan Kaufman - The culture of bars, drinking and cats from 2020-06-17T10:24

After his newspaper decided to stop his bar review column (and therefore stop funding his perpetual cocktail habit), journalist Dan Kaufman started one of Australia's first bar blogs. BarZi...

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Creativity, science&space with Dr Nathaniel Butterworth from 2020-06-10T04:19

We're back! And this time talking all things SCIENCE. Which is timely, considering the recent shuttle launch. 

Apologising in advance for the Zoom-quality audio. 

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Colour and technology - Alex Roberts, CTO, Tint from 2020-04-21T22:44

Ever seen a beautiful colour and thought you'd love to paint your wall that shade? But then you take a picture on your phone and when you try to match it at the paint shop it's near impossi...

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Grace Rouvray&Katie Lees - Hour of Power from 2020-04-18T00:31:40

We welcome back to the show Grace Rouvray from 600 Bottles of Wine (Listen

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The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Mark Hawwa from 2020-04-07T23:04

Mark Hawaa is a classic car & motorcycle enthusiast. He’s also the founder of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - an annual event where motorcycle enthusiasts wear their finest attire...

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Daimon Downey - Making music and art from 2020-03-24T07:27

Many would know Daimon Downey as the former lead singer of the Aria award-winning band Sneaky Sound System. These days he is an acclaimed artist ...

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Marie El Daghl - Making people laugh from 2020-03-23T07:31

We're back for season three.

Ever thought about doing stand-up comedy? For some, that suggestion is absolutely terrifying. What if no one laughs? What if I forget the punch line? What if ...

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Andrea Barrett - Burlesque, dance and personas from 2019-09-18T02:36:27

Andea Barrett epitomises the notion of creativity and is the ultimate maker and creator. She’s a costume designer, diamond setting and jewellery maker and she’s also an award winning...

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Tom Sigelski - The future of work from 2019-09-11T01:31:02

The digitisation of processes is leading to a changing landscape for both employers and employees. Tom Sigelski spent 17 years working at Red Bull in various marketing roles all centred around d...

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Ben Mathews&Charlotte Chimes - Creative connections from 2019-09-04T05:08:30

Ben Mathews is a director, screenwriter, actor and acting coach. Charlotte Chimes is a successful Australian actress and small business entrepreneur. They recently performed  together in a ...

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James Sinclair - Motorcycles, fabrication and expression from 2019-08-21T00:17:08

James Sinclair (@spreadcheesefabrications) is a fabricator specialising in custom motorcycle modifications. On Maker & Creator we talk to a lot of people who create in the digital world but ...

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Kady O'Connell - Creativity and courage from 2019-08-14T06:14:06

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Damien Cassar - Director from 2019-08-06T23:00:48

Damien Cassar (@damiencassardirector) is an award winning Australian director, writer and creative who picked up a camera at the age...

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Lindsay Bennett - Journalism, epic fails&faking it from 2019-07-09T17:22

On this episode of Maker & Creator we chat to journalist turned agency exec Lindsay Bennett on the state of journalism in Australia today, how it's changed and where it's heading. We le...

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Georgia Draws a House from 2019-06-19T04:19:42

Some of the biggest and most successful campaigns in the world have had the simplest slogans. Got Milk? Share a Coke, VW’s Think Small are just a few examples. In this episode we meet Geor...

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Ben Harrison - Music videos, fashion&culture from 2019-06-12T05:05

If you grew up in Australia in the 80s-00s you'll no doubt remember waking up early and watching the best music clips count down on ABC's Rage. Learning all the dance moves in time with the vide...

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Better in Bed - Elena Gabrielle - Playing the dating game from 2019-05-22T01:50

This week something very different.  A cross-over special with Jye's first podcast: Better in Bed which he hosts with sex coach Sara Tang - a podcast on sex and sexuality in Hong Kong. ...

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Shu&Ruby - Architecture&interior design in Australia from 2019-05-15T03:00

The good, the bad and ugly of Australian interior and architectural design with two up and coming designers.

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Steve Willis - Mindfulness&mindset from 2019-05-08T05:00

To most he's known as Commando Steve, the stern-faced trainer on The Biggest Loser and other popular reality TV shows. In this episode meet the real Steve Willis as we delve into the power of on...

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Lizi Hamer - Journey of a creative director from 2019-05-01T05:00

Lizi Hamer (@lizihamer) is a story-hunter. She's fascinated with human beings and has crafted a career where she can captures genuine stories a...

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Chris&Cameron Grant - Unyoked, tiny houses and escapism from 2019-04-23T14:00

Mindfulness, meditation, minimalism and more. Sometimes it's hard to know where to start when you're trying to unplug from the daily grind. Enter Unyoked, a company that offer tiny cabins in the...

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Young Henrys - Crafting culture and identity from 2019-04-17T05:22:38

What started as a small neighbourhood brewery in the heart of Newtown in Sydney has grown into one of the nation's most beloved beer brands. Young Henrys have not only created a popular product ...

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Georgia Mappin - Creative producer from 2019-04-09T22:51:33

This is already one of our favourite episodes.  A very special story about inspiration and re-discovering a creative side. 

Georgia Mappin always considered herself a...

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Ben Gollan - A man and his sandwich from 2019-04-03T01:49:16

Meet the guy who quit being a government lawyer to run sandwich tours in New York. Ben Gollan aka A Man And His Sandwich runs the number one food tour on Airbnb experiences in the US and is 100%...

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SPORTS - DJing, gender equality, and personal brand from 2019-03-27T00:15:14

Purple Sneakers have called Madeline Carr aka SPORTS one of Australia’s hottest up and coming DJs. We speak to her about creativity in the music industry, how she got her first break and t...

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Dylan Martin - Royalston on music and creativity from 2018-11-21T01:35

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600 Bottles of Wine - Dating, heartbreak&hope from 2018-10-31T04:18:33

This was our first time recording with three guests on the show, the core creatives behind 600 Bottles of Wine a new all-female Aussie made Listen

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Ian Rumsby - Public relations, creativity and photography from 2018-10-24T04:30:54

Ian Rumsby is an ex-navy turned executive leader for one of the world’s largest public relations agencies. In this episode of Maker & Creator we delve into what shapes ...

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Armando Percuoco - Buon Ricordo from 2018-10-17T04:52:05

Armando Percuoco is like the Italian godfather of the Australian food scene. His restaurant Buon Ricordo in Paddington, Sydney is a dining institution which has served everyone from A-List celeb...

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Eddie Foster - Millenials on film (and film making) from 2018-10-03T10:04:07

Eddie Foster owns a film agency in Vancouver. Originally from Sydney he’s certainly gifted when it comes to film, motion and telling beautiful stories. Eddie is only 21 years old and ...

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Brent Wilson - A man who wants to sell some suits from 2018-09-26T06:34:19

Brent Wilson is one of Sydney’s most successful menswear designers. He owns a flagship store in Th...

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Tom Brennan - Waterford Crystal from 2018-09-18T14:00

Tom Brennan is the global brand ambassador for Waterford Crystal and has unquestionably one of the coolest jobs in the world. He gets flown around the globe to attend luxurious events inclu...

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Michael Kordahi - Nerds, geeks and evangelism from 2018-09-12T04:33:13

Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is still the number one phobia with three out of four individuals suffering from speech anxiety. Some of the best people in their field often get overlooke...

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Tamasein Holyman - Underground Cinema and immersive experiences from 2018-09-04T22:59:10

Tamasein Holyman is the founder and director of Secret Squirrel Productions a creative experience agency which amongst other wonderful things produces Listen

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Roger Ryan - The Barber (Bonus Episode) from 2018-08-28T14:00

Roger Ryan is one of Hong Kong's best barbers - an exceptionally talented and insighful human who looks at the connection between culture and cuts.  Barbering and men's grooming is a fast g...

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Alex Luther - Chasing Canguro from 2018-08-21T14:00

In 2010 Alex Luther’s mother passed on a scrapbook which had belonged to his late grandfather Harry Luther. He was the world’s top marathon water-skier during the 1960s and 70s. The ...

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Fred Schebesta - what it takes to build an empire from 2018-08-15T05:40:36

He sold his first company for over a million dollars at the age of 22, wakes up at 3am every night and does his best thinking over a long run. He doesn't have Facebook or follow the news and you...

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Rob Kelly - Black Out Tattoo (Bonus Episode) from 2018-08-11T07:11:25

Our first bonus episode direct from Hong Kong! Our episode with Mark Nara was really well received so we thought we would follow that up with one of the first interviews Jye did in Hong Kong.&nb...

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Lizbeth Pal - The runaway strategist from 2018-08-08T11:59:04

Wake up. Go to work. Sleep. Repeat. It's the reality for most people but Lizabeth Pal broke this cycle when she decided to quit her job and go traveling. She soon discovered there were other m...

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Mark Nara - Therapeutic tattooing from 2018-08-01T06:36:32

There is something incredibly vulnerable about getting a tattoo. Voluntarily putting your trust in someone who is going to permanently mark your body and hopefully accurately express...

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Peter Rix - Music industry in Australia and the ARIAs from 2018-07-25T00:37:41

He's been called the "Godfather of the Australian music scene" and after spending an hour listening to music industry legend Peter Rix you'll realise why. A pioneering artist manager, acclaimed ...

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Nick Maricic - Alter egos and organic cotton from 2018-07-18T23:17:23

Would the real Trance McShady please stand up? Nick Maricic is a NIDA trained actor, performance artist, director, web series creator, story teller and founder of an ethical organic ...

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Georgia Branch (Hemple) - Cannabis for your health from 2018-07-11T23:14:46

In November 2017 hemp foods became legalised in Australia. This week we chat to Georgia Branch, co-founder of Hemple a hemp food company that's leading the way for this new category. We ask...

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Rob Peters - Reality TV&voices in your head from 2018-07-05T05:00

Listen to this episode for the impersonations alone. From Alan Rickman to that guy from SBS through to quite possibly the best rendition of Ramsey Bolton from Game Of Thrones you'll ever hear. R...

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Renée Baltov - Manhood, brotherhood,&motherhood from 2018-06-21T10:02:15

Renée Baltov is the creative mind behind Listen

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Stephen Dyer - Cafes, culture&clay cups from 2018-06-08T04:27:30

In this episode of Maker & Creator we chat to cafe owner, former DJ and self-professed socialist Stephen Dyer about the state of Sydney nightlife, the rise of coffee culture in Australia and...

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Alex Adams - An authentic experience from 2018-06-06T07:34:36

To kick things off we spoke with, ourselves! Meet Alex Adams, founder of Eat Drink Play & Secret Foodies.  Alex has an inspiring story: and we discuss our chance meeting, how that shape...

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