For any arts production, reviews are a crucial metric of success. But for Brett Sheehy, what the critics have to say means very little.

For him, it’s all about the audience.

On this week’s episode, Vivid Sydney's festival director tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how he's determined his own way of measuring success.

For any arts production, reviews are a crucial metric of success. But for Brett Sheehy, what the critics have to say means very little.
For him, it&rsquo;s all about the audience.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, Vivid Sydney's festival director tells <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten how he's determined his own way of measuring success.

Why Vivid’s festival director won’t be reading any reviews

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald take you inside the circus surrounding the biggest ASX float in a generation, they examine the disastrous blow-ups at two companies that were once considered market darlings, and try to answer your question on what it’s really going to take to end the war in Iran.

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald take you inside the circus surrounding the biggest ASX float in a generation, they examine the disastrous blow-ups at two companies that were once considered market darlings, and try to answer your question on what it&rsquo;s really going to take to end the war in Iran.
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>

Inside the circus around our biggest IPO in years, two ASX stars implode and the number to end the Iran war

This week, editor-in-chief James Chessell and media reporter Sam Buckingham-Jones on the rise and spectacular fall of Antony Catalano.

This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy

Catalano’s big play to take on REA and Domain to be mothballed
Staff at the businessman’s regional media empire were told on Friday that the View.com.au platform, only recently bound for the ASX, would instead close down.
The cult of Antony Catalano is coming crashing down
Accused of assaulting his wife Stefanie, the businessman – once dubbed Mr Property – has gone into rehab. The survival of his empire hangs in the balance.
Antony Catalano is losing even more money
The bottom line at Australian Community Media, which Catalano co-owns with Alex Waislitz, has gone from bad to worse.

This week, editor-in-chief James Chessell and media reporter Sam Buckingham-Jones on the rise and spectacular fall of Antony Catalano.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.woodside.com/who-we-are?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19236083177&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApAgpoUY9mniozX45G51epawaefJ8&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHCD566vlhh39EEhLaTlb_6HwlTO3T1F04JXFnSdVzfurNzX3B4s9uBoCiMIQAvD_BwE">Woodside Energy</a>
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/catalano-s-big-play-to-take-on-rea-domain-to-be-mothballed-20260410-p5zmx0?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Catalano&rsquo;s big play to take on REA and Domain to be mothballed</a> Staff at the businessman&rsquo;s regional media empire were told on Friday that the <a href="http://View.com.au">View.com.au</a> platform, only recently bound for the ASX, would instead close down. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/the-cult-of-antony-catalano-is-coming-crashing-down-20260318-p5ouad?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The cult of Antony Catalano is coming crashing down</a> Accused of assaulting his wife Stefanie, the businessman &ndash; once dubbed Mr Property &ndash; has gone into rehab. The survival of his empire hangs in the balance. <a href="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/antony-catalano-is-losing-even-more-money-20260409-p5zmmp?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Antony Catalano is losing even more money</a> The bottom line at Australian Community Media, which Catalano co-owns with Alex Waislitz, has gone from bad to worse.

The unravelling of a media empire: Antony Catalano’s darkest chapter

As the managing director of Franklin Templeton in Australia and New Zealand, Felicity Walsh has done her fair share of job interviews.

In that time, the local head of the global asset manager has figured out what candidates should – and should not – do during the process.

This week, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the top executive to find out her tips on researching prospective employers and potential interviewees, and when to ask about working from home.

As the managing director of Franklin Templeton in Australia and New Zealand, Felicity Walsh has done her fair share of job interviews.
In that time, the local head of the global asset manager has figured out what candidates should &ndash; and should not &ndash; do during the process.
This week, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the top executive to find out her tips on researching prospective employers and potential interviewees, and when to ask about working from home.

Don't ask about WFH: This top exec’s guide to job interviews

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald discuss the first solid signs Australia’s economy is rolling over, they pick over the billionaire family battle for the Pilbara’s riches and consider how this year’s oil shock is different to the ones before it. 

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald discuss the first solid signs Australia&rsquo;s economy is rolling over, they pick over the billionaire family battle for the Pilbara&rsquo;s riches and consider how this year&rsquo;s oil shock is different to the ones before it.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>

Refinery fire means more pain, Westpac’s vital Iran warning & Gina Rinehart claims victory

This week, political editor Phil Coorey and Redbridge pollster Kos Samaras on the sudden rise of One Nation. What's driving it? How far it could go, and what it says about how Australia is changing.

This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy

Further reading:
‘For too long, we’ve turned a blind eye’: Liberals vow hardline immigration approach
Liberal leader Angus Taylor has flagged an end to a non-discriminatory Australian migration policy, promising to use social media to weed out undesirables and to “boot out” visa holders who fail to adhere to a legally binding and enforceable set of national values.
One Nation nears Labor as Coalition vote hits record low
Support for the federal Coalition has hit a new low of 17 per cent, but Labor’s vote is holding steady as Australians overwhelmingly blame Donald Trump for spiralling petrol prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.
One Nation now speaks for a generation politics ignored
The rise of One Nation among Australia’s working- and middle-class battlers is a story of economic decline and political abandonment by Labor and the Coalition. 

This week, political editor Phil Coorey and Redbridge pollster Kos Samaras on the sudden rise of One Nation. What's driving it? How far it could go, and what it says about how Australia is changing.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.woodside.com/who-we-are?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19236083177&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApAgpoUY9mniozX45G51epawaefJ8&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHCD566vlhh39EEhLaTlb_6HwlTO3T1F04JXFnSdVzfurNzX3B4s9uBoCiMIQAvD_BwE">Woodside Energy</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/not-all-migrants-are-equal-liberals-vow-hardline-approach-20260413-p5zng8?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;For too long, we&rsquo;ve turned a blind eye&rsquo;: Liberals vow hardline immigration approach</a> Liberal leader Angus Taylor has flagged an end to a non-discriminatory Australian migration policy, promising to use social media to weed out undesirables and to &ldquo;boot out&rdquo; visa holders who fail to adhere to a legally binding and enforceable set of national values. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/one-nation-nears-labor-as-coalition-vote-hits-record-low-20260329-p5zjmk?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">One Nation nears Labor as Coalition vote hits record low</a> Support for the federal Coalition has hit a new low of 17 per cent, but Labor&rsquo;s vote is holding steady as Australians overwhelmingly blame Donald Trump for spiralling petrol prices triggered by the war in the Middle East. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/one-nation-now-speaks-for-a-generation-politics-ignored-20260329-p5zjnb?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">One Nation now speaks for a generation politics ignored</a> The rise of One Nation among Australia&rsquo;s working- and middle-class battlers is a story of economic decline and political abandonment by Labor and the Coalition.&nbsp;

How One Nation went from fringe to mainstream in six months

The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.

Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.

On this week's episode, the top executive tells BOSS editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.

The chief executive of Gurner Group and former boss of Australia Post says his morning routine has been transformational.
Ahmed Fahour says he now thinks more clearly, has lost 13 kilograms over the past two years and has discovered the best productivity hack: sleep.
On this week's episode, the top executive tells <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten how a new start to the day has helped drive high performance at work.

Inside Ahmed Fahour’s high-performance morning routine

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, Anthony Macdonald and The Australian Financial Review's editor-in-chief, James Chessell, discuss the Iran ceasefire, reveal the AFR’s wish list for this year’s budget – now only one month away – and take a question on AI job cuts. 

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com.

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

This week on the Chanticleer podcast, Anthony Macdonald and The Australian Financial Review's editor-in-chief, James Chessell, discuss the Iran ceasefire, reveal the AFR&rsquo;s wish list for this year&rsquo;s budget &ndash; now only one month away &ndash; and take a question on AI job cuts.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a><a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com"></a>.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>.

Australia’s hefty Iran bill, Albanese scrounges for fuel & AFR’s budget wishlist

This week, motoring writer Tony Davis and reporter Sam Irvine on why Australia is closer than ever to the EV tipping point and whether charging infrastructure and policy settings are keeping pace.

This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy

Further reading:
Now’s the time to buy a used EV: What you need to know
Electric cars are smoother, quieter, cleaner, cheaper to run and cheaper to service. And the data shows people are rushing to make the switch.
Australians can’t get enough of this Chinese EV as fuel prices soar
The sales spike came as the Middle East conflict sent fuel prices soaring and despite a decline in overall new vehicle sales.
How the fuel crisis could fix a hole in the EV market
Stephen Yiu lives near a petrol station, and is constantly reminded of his escape from soaring prices as new and used EV sales jump.

This week, motoring writer Tony Davis and reporter Sam Irvine on why Australia is closer than ever to the EV tipping point and whether charging infrastructure and policy settings are keeping pace.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.woodside.com/who-we-are?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19236083177&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApAgpoUY9mniozX45G51epawaefJ8&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHCD566vlhh39EEhLaTlb_6HwlTO3T1F04JXFnSdVzfurNzX3B4s9uBoCiMIQAvD_BwE">Woodside Energy</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/now-s-the-time-to-buy-a-used-ev-what-you-need-to-know-20260401-p5zkjo">Now&rsquo;s the time to buy a used EV: What you need to know</a> Electric cars are smoother, quieter, cleaner, cheaper to run and cheaper to service. And the data shows people are rushing to make the switch. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/byd-the-winner-as-ev-sales-hit-new-monthly-record-20260407-p5zlre">Australians can&rsquo;t get enough of this Chinese EV as fuel prices soar</a> The sales spike came as the Middle East conflict sent fuel prices soaring and despite a decline in overall new vehicle sales. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/how-the-fuel-crisis-could-fix-a-hole-in-the-ev-market-20260324-p5uk3v">How the fuel crisis could fix a hole in the EV market</a> Stephen Yiu lives near a petrol station, and is constantly reminded of his escape from soaring prices as new and used EV sales jump.

Is now (finally) the time to buy an electric vehicle?

Vikram Pawah has loved cars since he was a child. Or more specifically, engines.

From Honda to Harley Davidson and now BMW, the chief executive has worked for some of the biggest car and motorcycle brands in the world.

And it was through motorcycle riding that the luxury car company CEO learnt how to avoid making rash decisions: “Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding – it might make you crash.”

On this week’s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to explain how the “sleep test” helps him make tough decisions.

Vikram Pawah has loved cars since he was a child. Or more specifically, engines.
From Honda to Harley Davidson and now BMW, the chief executive has worked for some of the biggest car and motorcycle brands in the world.
And it was through motorcycle riding that the luxury car company CEO learnt how to avoid making rash decisions: &ldquo;Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding &ndash; it might make you crash.&rdquo;
On this week&rsquo;s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten to explain how the &ldquo;sleep test&rdquo; helps him make tough decisions.

Why the CEO of BMW Australia wants you to take a ‘sleep test’

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