Podcasts by Raise The Platform Podcast

Interview - Amy Marks - SYN Alumni&Disabled Media Maker - Raise The Platform from 2023-08-24T05:25:23

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This episode features current RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Amy Marks, SYN Alumni, previous RTP Executive Producer, and all around amazing ...

Interview - Nick Lazzara - Autism Diagnoses&Radio Monash - Raise The Platform from 2023-08-09T00:53:41

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Nick Lazzara, the outgoing President of Radio Monash. 

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Interview - Ruby Susan Mountford - Autism, Radio&the Bi+ Community - Raise The Platform from 2023-05-31T01:43:09

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Ruby Susan Mountford (they/them) a disabled, autistic, ADHD and bi+ advocate and media ...

Interview - The Squeaky Wheel's Founder - Disability Satire - Raise The Platform from 2023-05-03T03:07:44

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Steven Verdile, founder of The Squeaky Wheel, a satire disability news site entirely ru...

Interview - GayHeartCreative - Art&Identity - Raise The Platform from 2023-04-05T01:48:50

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Luna from GayHeartCreative!

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Interview - Alyce Gumley - Disability&Mental Health Youth Work - Raise The Platform from 2023-03-29T00:46:17

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Alyce Gumley!

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Interview - Shawn Phua - Deaf Culture&Accessibility - Raise The Platform from 2023-03-15T03:58:18

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Shawn Phua.

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Interview - Huntly - New Album: Sentimental Still - Raise The Platform from 2023-03-01T04:07:54

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Huntly's El & Andy - a two piece band from Melbourne. They've built a reputation as...

Interview - Erin Kearns - Disabled Artist&Theatre Maker from 2022-12-22T01:49:20

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Erin Kearns, a guest artist for the CAMP Alter State, a proud downs woman from Hors...

Soundbox Special - Raise The Platform from 2022-12-09T01:45:13

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode is a special segment recorded by Raise The Platform's host and Executive Producer Imi.

In this clip, Imi discusses:

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2022 Victorian State Election Special - Raise The Platform from 2022-12-01T23:54:23

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This episode is Raise The Platform's 2022 Victorian State Election Special! RTP Executive Producer Rachael discusses:

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Interviews - Disabled Writers - Raise The Platform from 2022-11-17T23:49:52

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2 disabled writers, Laura and Zoe, discussing their experiences working in the writ...

Interview - David Simmonds - Director of Transport Accessibility&Inclusion - Raise The Platform from 2022-11-11T00:51:56

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing David Simmonds – Director, Transport Accessibility & Inclusion, Department of T...

Centrelink, Disability&Money - Raise The Platform from 2022-11-04T00:21:47

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing Centrelink, Services Australia, the Disability Support Pension, and the inequities di...

Interview - Elena Rüfenacht - MSA Disability Officer 2023 - Raise The Platform from 2022-09-30T06:00:55

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Elena Rüfenacht, the incoming Monash Student Association Disability and Carer’s Off...

Interview - Andie Poetschka - Raise The Platform from 2022-09-16T01:58:53

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Andie Poetschka (she/her). The two discuss Andie's own radio show, the accessibilit...

Interview - Ishka de Silva - Monash Student Association President - Raise The Platform from 2022-09-09T01:16:11

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2022 President of the Monash University Student Association. They discuss accessibi...

Job Applications, Comedy&Social Supports - Raise The Platform from 2022-09-02T03:44:31

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael job applications and their accessibility, disabled people being used as punchlines in comedy rou...

Interview with Benjamin Phua - Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Technologies - Raise The Platform from 2022-09-02T03:08:36

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing PHD Candidate Benjamin Phua about their research project on Artificial Intelligence...

Trains&Public Transport - Raise The Platform from 2022-08-26T02:51:31

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing trains, the stereotype of autistic people loving trains, the accessibility of public ...

Disabled People's Needs Being Ignored - Raise The Platform from 2022-08-26T02:46:02

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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing the needs that disabled people have, and how so often they are ignored by mainstream ...

Exercise&Physio Therapy! from 2017-11-11T07:50:16

Today on Raise The Platform we discussed what exercise and physio we do to keep fit!

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Body Confidence! from 2017-11-03T06:11:18

For this episode of Raise The Platform Alex, Bella and Jayden talked about how to be confident with body and Jayden talked about his holiday in Bali!

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Tips And Tricks On How To Make Life Easier&More Accessible! from 2017-11-03T05:49:57

On this episode of Raise The Platform Alex and Bella discussed tips and tricks on how to make life easier and more accessible!

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Audio Description and Centrelink! from 2017-11-03T05:39:26

For this episode of Raise The Platform we discussed Centrelink,Movies that have just come out that have included audio description, Bella's holiday overseas and Alex has big news! 

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Interview with Rosie (Last years Executive Producer)! from 2017-11-03T05:33:23

For this episode of Raise The Platform we caught up with Rosie to see what she has been up to since finishing up with Raise The Platform!!

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Interview with Warrick! from 2017-11-03T05:30:51

For this episode of Raise The Platform we interviewed Alex's dad on what its like to have a disabled child! We also talked about what we got up to on Fathers Day! 

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The Medical and Social Model of Disability! from 2017-09-01T07:25:49

Today on Raise The Platform we discussed the differences between the medical and social models of disability!

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Recovery After Surgery! from 2017-09-01T07:19:55

Today on Raise The Platform we discussed what recovery after surgery is like for someone with a disability! Plus the interview that Bella did with Sarah on mental health!

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Mental Health! from 2017-07-31T05:09:25

This week on Raise The Platform we discussed the importance of mental health!

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Public Transport! from 2017-07-31T04:56:55

On Raise The Platform we discussed travelling on public transport with a disability!

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Pauline Hanson from 2017-07-31T04:43:41

On Raise The Platform we discussed the comments made by Senator Pauline Hanson about people with disabilities in mainstream schooling! 

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CyclePower and Travelling with a Disability! from 2017-07-31T04:21:29

On Raise The Platform this week our EP Alex came back from her adventure with CyclePower! We also discussed travelling with a disablity! 

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Education! from 2017-07-31T04:01:07

On Raise The Platform we discussed how we managed schooling with a disability!

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Music by Bands with Disabilities! from 2017-07-31T03:46:32

On Raise The Platform we featured music form bands with all disabled members! Find their music on YouTube and their FaceBook pages! 

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Ableism! from 2017-07-31T03:25:43

We talked about Ableism! Enjoy! 

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Intellectuel Disability! from 2017-07-31T03:06:01

We talked about how to approach someone with a Intellectual Disability and the Do's and Don'ts!

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Mother's Day! from 2017-05-13T09:27:02

Today on Raise The Platform we discussed Groovin' The Moo, Mother's Day and Indepence!

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CyclePower Interview with Annette and Caitlyn! from 2017-04-30T10:58:15

This week on Raise The Platform we interviewed CyclePower participants Annette and Caitlyn!

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Body Image! from 2017-04-23T07:23

This week on Raise The Platform we spoke about Body Image! 

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Access Part 2 from 2017-04-15T09:43:53

Today on the show we talked about the importance of Becky and some great accessible experiences to do around Melbourne! 

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Disability Access from 2017-04-12T06:35:39

This week we talked about disabiity discrimination and access! 

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Media Access from 2017-04-04T09:07:09

Last week we talked about media access including audio description, subtitles and braille!

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Assisted Suicide The Musical Review! from 2017-04-04T08:11

This week on Raise The Platform we did a review on Assisted Suicide The Musical and talked about disabled comedians! 

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Types Of Disabilities Part 2! from 2017-03-23T03:39:02

This week on Raise The Platform we continued talking about more types of disabiliites! 

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Types Of Disabilities Part 1! from 2017-03-05T10:07:02

This week on the show we talked about types of disabilities! 

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Disabled People In The Media That Have Made A Positive Impact! from 2017-02-20T03:25:34

This week on Raise The Platform we talked about Disabled People In The Media That Have Made A Positive Impact!

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Disability Misconceptions! from 2017-02-20T03:21:58

On Raise The Platform last week we talked about the misconceptions around disabilty! 

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Positive Character Representations of Disability In TV and Film from 2017-02-05T04:20:06

Raise The Platform is back for 2017! On this weeks show we talked about positive character representations of disability in TV and film!

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Best Bits of RTP in 2016 from 2016-12-18T01:21:27

Boy does the year go fast. This is our last podcast of 2016. On this episode Alex, Jayden, Stella, Niki and our no longer resident ghost talk about their favourite bits of RTP this year. We also...

Daniela Di Toro comes in for a chat from 2016-12-12T23:54:55

Daniela Di Toro is an Australian Wheelchair tennis player, she was the 2010 French Open doubles champion and has also been the Masters double champion. In singles Di Toro is the former world num...

International Day of People with Disabilities at GESAC from 2016-12-07T03:55:52

A podcast of interviews that Raise the Platform did at GESAC for their festival for international day of people with disabilities. 

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Interview with Cathy from the University of Melbourne and International day of people with disabilities from 2016-12-04T01:54:22

On this Episode Alex, Jayden, Stella and Nicki interview Cathy, who is working with the University of Sydney and Melbourne on a research project that investigates how other people discrimin...

Jobs! from 2016-12-04T00:42:21

On this Episode Nicki, Alex, Stella and Jayden talk jobs, what kinds there are and places that try and help you get a job. 

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Interview with Richard on Passport to Play from 2016-11-28T01:57:48

In this interview Alex and Jayden talk to Richard, the CEO of Disability Sport and Recreation, about the upcoming launch of Passport to Play, that will be held on the 1st of December at GESAC.&n...

Interview with Richard about DSR Festival from 2016-11-28T01:55:43

In this interview Alex and Jayden talk to Richard, the CEO of Disability Sport and Recreation about the upcoming DSR Festival that will be held at Crown River Walk on the 2nd of December. <...

Autism, mental illness and other hidden disabilities from 2016-11-17T04:42:49

On this Episode of Raise the Platform Jayden and Alex talk about Autism, Mental Illness and other Hidden Disabilities. 

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Pet Therapy from 2016-11-08T03:10:30

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex and Jayden talk all about Pet Therapy with a sneaky voice appearance from our resident ghost Rosie. 

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When illness becomes disability from 2016-11-02T02:27:32

On this episode of Raise the Platform we talk to Michael who was diagnosed with cancer when he was five and as a result, has gained a few disabilities along the way. 

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Know Your Rights! from 2016-10-24T22:50:12

On this episode of Raise the Platform Jayden, Alex and Stella talk about what discrimination is and knowing your rights when having a disabilitiy. 

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Achieving success! from 2016-10-17T05:44:05

On this episode of Raise the Platfrom Jayden, Alex and Stella talk about success and their own achievements  

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Interview with Mija, the director of The Other Film Festival from 2016-09-26T06:43:37

On this episode of Raise the Platform Jayden, Alex and Amy have a chat to Mija who is the director of The Other Film Festival. The festival runs from the 28^th – 30^{th Listen}

Slam Dunks and Hot Chocolates from 2016-09-19T02:25:08

On this episode of Raise the Platform Amy interviews Shelley and Leanne from Gliders the Womens Wheelchair Basketball team, also the gangs all here to talk about their weeks and whats been going...

The Paralympics and Fashion Gala from 2016-09-15T03:06:31

On this episode we discuss the Paralympics and talk about who's won medals so far. Also Ariane and Stella talk about the fashion gala they were apart of.

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Diversity on our screens, Spina Bifida Awareness week and more! from 2016-09-08T00:23:22

On this Episode we dicuss diversity in the media, spina awareness week and the new bank notes 

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Disability and Travel from 2016-09-01T02:37:41

The girls are back! Alex and Roise discuss their trip to Cambodia and Vietnam. Jayden talks about his experiences over seas. 

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The Do's and Don't's when talking to someone with a disability from 2016-09-01T02:12:54

On this episode Ayden, Jayden and Stella talk about the Do's and Don't's when talking to someone with a disability 

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Injuries and recovering from surgery from 2016-09-01T01:48:38

Meet Ayden, our new keen bean presenter. He along with Jayden, Amy and Veronica talk about recovering from surgery, injuries and other quality banter.

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RTP Sports show! Aussie Rules for wheelchairs and our interview with Richard the CEO of DSR from 2016-08-06T10:11:33

On this episode of Raise the Platform everyone is in the studio for a packed show about sport! We also had Richard Amon, the CEO of DSR (Disability Sport and Recreation) come in for a chat about...

Education and disability from 2016-08-03T03:40:17

On this episode of Raise the Platform Amy, Jayden, Veronica and Rosie talk about education, tips and their experiences, Also Rosie talks a little about her upcoming cyclepower trip to Cambodia&n...

Disability and Schools from 2016-07-27T00:54:27

On this episode, Declan, Jayden, Stella and Alex talk about their experiences with school.

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Topparoo Burgers for the Keen Beans from 2016-07-17T01:14:03

Meet the new hosts of Raise the Platform! Find out what their favourite place to eat burgers, what music they like and why they've come to Raise the Platform. Its a topparoo of a show!   Listen

Audio Description from 2016-07-09T08:38:22

On this episode of Raise the Platform Stella, Alex and Rosie talk about Audio Desciption, what it is and why its important and why it should be just as available as closed captions 

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Gadgets from 2016-07-04T00:15:50

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex, Stella and Rosie talk about gadgets and Inventions that either they use or that help people with disabilities lives a little easier 

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Centrelink before me or you from 2016-06-20T03:38:59

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex and Rosie play a clip from a show on SYN Nation called get off my lawn where Maddy talks about her struggle to keep getting the DSP. They also discuss ...

Why we wont be watching 'Me Before You' from 2016-06-18T00:27:26

On this episode of Raise the Platform the girls get their opinions across on why they don’t really want to see the movie ‘Me before you’. They also talk about movie and televis...

Disability pet peeves from 2016-06-08T00:09:14

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex and Rosie talk about their disability pet peeves. Do you agree with them? Have any different ones? Let us know on facebook/RaiseThePlatform

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Kevin Coombs, Gurrumul and the sisters of invention from 2016-06-07T23:47:28

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex, Stella and Rosie talk about Kevin Coombs who was one of the first people to go to the Paralympics. They also chat about Gurrumul a blind musician and ...

Body Image pt 2 Self Care from 2016-05-23T05:36:27

On this episode Alex and Rosie talk about self-care. They also discuss the medical and social model of disability and they do not one, but two disability rants

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Body Image Pt 1 from 2016-05-16T05:28:25

Today on the show Alex, Stella and Rosie talk about their body image and how it’s changed over the years, they also discuss how society can help change the way people see themselves.

RTP's Mother's Day Special from 2016-05-10T05:00:01

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex, Veronica and Rosie have a chat to fellow RTP host Stella’s Mother. They also discuss a fantastic article Alex was in and Alex had an adventure c...

Ableist Language from 2016-04-26T07:44:02

On Raise the Platform Veronica, Alex and Rosie talk about words that are used in today’s vocabulary that are actually ableist. They go through some of the real meanings of them in an attem...

Disability and Comedy! from 2016-04-20T05:26:23

The girls are back for a new season of Raise the Platform 

Stella, Veronica and Rosie talk about disabled comedians and ways to make the industry more accessible to comedians with di...

Disability in the media from 2016-04-08T03:07:02

Ariane, Alex, Stella, Veronica and Rosie talk about thier favourite disabled personalities in the media. Also Raise the Platform has reached 400 likes! The girls also launch their new Instagram ...

Synesthesia! from 2016-03-20T06:42:46

On Saturday Alex, Veronica and Rosie had a chat with Kris who is a SYN volunteer and one of the people behind the camera for Raise the Platform about her experiences with Synesthesia, what it is, w...

Accessibility part two! from 2016-03-14T02:27:17

The girls review the motor city music festival on their access. They also talk about their favourite accessible venues and what they don't like about some venues ideas of what access means. Also...

Accessibility part one! from 2016-03-06T01:27:38

Stella does her first Stella says of the season. Ariane has an excellent adventure chair and disability rant, as the girls talk all things accessibility! Also Alex has her first day as a host on Ra...

Interview with Hugo the Motor City Music Festival director from 2016-03-06T01:14:50

Veronica, Alex and Rosie, have a chat with Hugo the Motor City Music Festival director. Hugo talks about the involvement with Karingal who are helping to make the festival more accessible to peo...

Pride vs Cure from 2016-02-29T23:56:20

On Saturday 27th Ariane and Rosie had a discussion on their views on disability pride vs cure. They were also joined in the studio with newly trained host Alex who has an adventure chair to shar...

Inspiration Porn! from 2016-02-22T03:11:39

On Saturday the 20th of Feburary Airane and Rosie had a chat about insperation porn. What it is and why it is bad. 

They also had a quick chat about access into resurants and what ma...

February 13th Richard Colman interview from 2016-02-13T09:33:23

On todays show we interviewed Paralypian Richard Colman and Ariane did a fantastic disability rant and advenure chair in one!  

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February 6th - Big Plans from 2016-02-08T03:52:56

Today on the show, we discussed

- Ariane did a disability rant

- Everything we are excitied about the upcoming season 

- New Presenter 

-We talked a little ...