A Stone, A Knife, A Flame by Joshua Santospirito

Washing, scrubbing, rinsing, drying, wiping, wetting, drying. These mundane acts led Joshua to reflect so much more.

Through his kitchen, the everyday collides with resistance and violence, as he invites us to question what it means to act in the world.

Tip: Listen to this while washing your dishes for the immersive thought process.

That story was written and performed by Joshua Santospirito as part of a graphic storytelling event run by Papercuts Comics Festival on Kaurna  Land in 2025. 

 

Crime of Ration by Miles Mazzocato 

Putting pressure on ourselves to be perfect is a common thing…sometimes at the expense of yourself and those around you.

In this story, an apprentice’s obsession with being a perfect cook quietly begins to take over everything else.

Remember, sometimes it takes more than techniques to make a perfect steak an enjoyable meal.

Written by Miles Mazzocato. 

Performed by Chloe Spanos and Helen Grimley. 

Sound design by Miles Martignoni.

Recorded by Ewan Maccoll at Extra(ordinary) Tales, a live storytelling collaboration between All The Best and Read To Me supported by the City of Sydney. 

 

Story 3: Lentil Tahini Stew by Snack Syndicate

Need dinner ideas? A Tahini lover? You are at the right place.

In this story, a recipe becomes a love language in this warm, sensory piece from Snack Syndicate, where lentil tahini stew is more than just a dish—it is a joint creation shaped by two lovely voices.

Time to get some tahini.

That story from the archives was produced by Snack Syndicate. It was originally commissioned by Debris Magazine for their issue The Urge To Know.

 

All The Best Credits

Host: Gabriella Accaria

Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos 

Production Manager: Kwame Slusher

Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie

Mixed & Compiled: Emma Higgins 

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird

Special shout-out to all our volunteers

 

A Stone, A Knife, A Flame by Joshua Santospirito
Washing, scrubbing, rinsing, drying, wiping, wetting, drying. These mundane acts led Joshua to reflect so much more.
Through his kitchen, the everyday collides with resistance and violence, as he invites us to question what it means to act in the world.
Tip: Listen to this while washing your dishes for the immersive thought process.
That story was written and performed by Joshua Santospirito as part of a graphic storytelling event run by <a href="https://www.papercutscomicsfestival.com/">Papercuts Comics Festival</a> on Kaurna&nbsp; Land in 2025.&nbsp;
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Crime of Ration by Miles Mazzocato&nbsp;
Putting pressure on ourselves to be perfect is a common thing&hellip;sometimes at the expense of yourself and those around you.
In this story, an apprentice&rsquo;s obsession with being a perfect cook quietly begins to take over everything else.
Remember, sometimes it takes more than techniques to make a perfect steak an enjoyable meal.
Written by Miles Mazzocato.&nbsp;
Performed by Chloe Spanos and Helen Grimley.&nbsp;
Sound design by Miles Martignoni.
Recorded by Ewan Maccoll at Extra(ordinary) Tales, a live storytelling collaboration between All The Best and Read To Me supported by the City of Sydney.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Story 3: Lentil Tahini Stew by Snack Syndicate
Need dinner ideas? A Tahini lover? You are at the right place.
In this story, a recipe becomes a love language in this warm, sensory piece from Snack Syndicate, where lentil tahini stew is more than just a dish&mdash;it is a joint creation shaped by two lovely voices.
Time to get some tahini.
That story from the archives was produced by Snack Syndicate. It was originally commissioned by Debris Magazine for their issue The Urge To Know.
&nbsp;
All The Best Credits
Host: Gabriella Accaria
Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Programming &amp; Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos&nbsp;
Production Manager: Kwame Slusher
Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
Mixed &amp; Compiled: Emma Higgins&nbsp;
Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
Special shout-out to all our volunteers
&nbsp;

All The Best is for new Australian storytelling. Hear from a Melbourne-based cannibal, how the Australian Wallabies used theatre workshops to improve their game, anxiety attacks in a Tantric sex class, and what the shopping centre Santa Claus is really thinking, all on All The Best. 


We're a weekly radio show and podcast produced at FBi Radio in Sydney in association with SYN and Triple R in Melbourne, and broadcast nationally via the Community Radio Network. We’ve been telling stories in a variety of forms since 2011, picking a theme each week and using short form documentary, personal narrative, interviews, and spoken word to bring you the best from across Australia.

All The Best is for new Australian storytelling. Hear from a Melbourne-based cannibal, how the Australian Wallabies used theatre workshops to improve their game, anxiety attacks in a Tantric sex class, and what the shopping centre Santa Claus is really thinking, all on All The Best. 
 
We're a weekly radio show and podcast produced at FBi Radio in Sydney in association with SYN and Triple R in Melbourne, and broadcast nationally via the Community Radio Network. We’ve been telling stories in a variety of forms since 2011, picking a theme each week and using short form documentary, personal narrative, interviews, and spoken word to bring you the best from across Australia.

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Sometimes moving forward is all about realising that you’ve got the power to write your own narrative. 

This week you’ll hear stories about people facing down their own internal narratives that threaten to keep them quiet and small.  

 

Like a Preacher by Idayat Jinadu 

As a young girl, Idayat is scared to speak her mind. She stutters. But as she becomes an adult, she grows to realise her stutter isn’t an impediment, and that it’s time she claimed her voice, like a preacher. 

Produced by Idayat Jinadu. 

Sound design by Mel Bakewell

The Supervising Producer was Evana Ho. 

 

Ayla by Carey Scheer

This next story is from the amazing Purple Orange podcast that centers  narratives around people living with a disability. 

Ayla Regione spent years hiding her deafness, trying to “keep up”, and pushing through without asking for what she needed. When barriers got in her way, she blamed herself.

Produced by Carey Scheer 

And an extra special thanks to Ayla Regione for sharing their story.  

 

All The Best Credits

Host: Gabriella Accaria

Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos 

Production Manager: Kwame Slusher

Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird

Special shout-out to all our volunteers 

Sometimes moving forward is all about realising that you&rsquo;ve got the power to write your own narrative.&nbsp;
This week you&rsquo;ll hear stories about people facing down their own internal narratives that threaten to keep them quiet and small.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Like a Preacher by Idayat Jinadu&nbsp;
As a young girl, Idayat is scared to speak her mind. She stutters. But as she becomes an adult, she grows to realise her stutter isn&rsquo;t an impediment, and that it&rsquo;s time she claimed her voice, like a preacher.&nbsp;
Produced by Idayat Jinadu.&nbsp;
Sound design by Mel Bakewell
The Supervising Producer was Evana Ho.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Ayla by Carey Scheer
This next story is from the amazing&nbsp;<a href="https://purpleorange.org.au/resources/stories/podcast/">Purple Orange</a> podcast that centers&nbsp; narratives around people living with a disability.&nbsp;
Ayla Regione spent years hiding her deafness, trying to &ldquo;keep up&rdquo;, and pushing through without asking for what she needed. When barriers got in her way, she blamed herself.
Produced by Carey Scheer&nbsp;
And an extra special thanks to Ayla Regione for sharing their story.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
All The Best Credits
Host: Gabriella Accaria
Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Programming &amp; Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos&nbsp;
Production Manager: Kwame Slusher
Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
Special shout-out to all our volunteers&nbsp;

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This week, we focus on Khaled’s story, which offers insight into hope amid conflict. From Yemen to Tasmania, Khaled recalls his journey through university study and creative pursuits in a very different environment from the one he once called home. 

Khaled from Yemen by 177 Nations 

That story was from the 177 Nations Podcast. 177 Nations is produced by Mark Thompson from Lutruwita, so-called Tasmania. 

Edits for this episode were by Ruijie Tang and Mel Bakewell. 

You can hear more episodes of 177 Nations wherever you get your podcast, or by checking out Mark’s site here. 

If you want to know more about what’s happening at All the Best, check out our Substack! It’s a round-up of all our activities ... with a little bit of BTS.

 

All The Best Credits

Host: Gabriella Accaria

Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos 

Production Manager: Kwame Slusher

Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird

Special shout-out to all our volunteers.

This week, we focus on Khaled&rsquo;s story, which offers insight into hope amid conflict. From Yemen to Tasmania, Khaled recalls his journey through university study and creative pursuits in a very different environment from the one he once called home.&nbsp;
Khaled from Yemen by 177 Nations&nbsp;
That story was from the <a href="https://www.markthomsonmedia.com/blog/categories/177-nations-of-tasmania-podcast">177 Nations Podcast</a>. 177 Nations is produced by Mark Thompson from Lutruwita, so-called Tasmania.&nbsp;
Edits for this episode were by Ruijie Tang and Mel Bakewell.&nbsp;
You can hear more episodes of 177 Nations wherever you get your podcast, or by checking out Mark&rsquo;s site <a href="https://www.markthomsonmedia.com/177nationsoftasmaniapodcast/episode/394d5831/khaled-from-yemen-proud-of-where-he-comes-from-and-the-new-place-where-he-lives">here. </a>
If you want to know more about what&rsquo;s happening at&nbsp;All the Best,&nbsp;check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://allthebestradio.substack.com/">Substack</a>! It&rsquo;s a round-up of all our activities ... with a little bit of BTS.
&nbsp;
All The Best Credits
Host: Gabriella Accaria
Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Programming &amp; Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos&nbsp;
Production Manager: Kwame Slusher
Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
Special shout-out to all our volunteers.

177 Nations - Yemen 

 

This week, lots of jumping, diving, falling and some bold decisions.

 

On your bike! by Jeffrey Khoo 

In this story, your ultimate bike tutorial (absolutely not!)

Trying something new in one’s adulthood may feel like a fish out of the water. Jeffrey felt the same way, too.

From curving out chaotic zigzags in the grass, tipping over, giving up and back-pedalling through self-doubt, the bicycle has become the love of his life.

Now the fish knows how to bike — just in time for Amsterdam’s bike lanes and Berlin’s questionable late-night decisions.

 

Produced by Jeffrey Khoo

 Supervising Producers  Evana Ho and Mel Bakewell.

 

Just jump by Alannah Vidic-Worth

In this story, Matt overcomes his acrophobia as he jumps off a waterfall in Samoa during a study trip.

All it takes is a leap and perhaps… a scream off a Samoan waterfall.

Produced by Alanna Vidic-Worth.

Special thanks to Janak Rogers and Dan Semo.

 

In the Deep End by Catarina Fraga Matos 

After being dragged out by a rip at a dangerous Australian beach, Craig avoids the water for 15 years.

Then, a move to Timor-Leste pushes him back into the water.

Sometimes the scariest water leads you straight to the most beautiful reefs.

Produced by Catarina Fraga Matos

Supervising producer Mel Bakewell 

And a special thanks to Craig Garrett for sharing his story.  

 

Nathan’s Comedy Failings by Nathan Roach

Nathan went in search of a comedy duo and found a community instead.

Produced by Nathan Roach

 

If you want to know more about what’s happening at All the Best, check out our Substack! It’s a round-up of all our activities ... with a little bit of BTS.

 

All The Best Credits

Host: Gabriella Accaria

Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos 

Production Manager: Kwame Slusher

Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird

Cover Art: Ray Vo

Special shout-out to all our volunteers.

 

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This week, lots of jumping, diving, falling and some bold decisions.
&nbsp;
On your bike! by Jeffrey Khoo&nbsp;
In this story, your ultimate bike tutorial (absolutely not!)
Trying something new in one&rsquo;s adulthood may feel like a fish out of the water. Jeffrey felt the same way, too.
From curving out chaotic zigzags in the grass, tipping over, giving up and back-pedalling through self-doubt, the bicycle has become the love of his life.
Now the fish knows how to bike &mdash; just in time for Amsterdam&rsquo;s bike lanes and Berlin&rsquo;s questionable late-night decisions.
&nbsp;
Produced by Jeffrey Khoo
&nbsp;Supervising Producers&nbsp; Evana Ho and Mel Bakewell.
&nbsp;
Just jump by Alannah Vidic-Worth
In this story, Matt overcomes his acrophobia as he jumps off a waterfall in Samoa during a study trip.
All it takes is a leap and perhaps&hellip; a scream off a Samoan waterfall.
Produced by Alanna Vidic-Worth.
Special thanks to Janak Rogers and Dan Semo.
&nbsp;
In the Deep End by Catarina Fraga Matos&nbsp;
After being dragged out by a rip at a dangerous Australian beach, Craig avoids the water for 15 years.
Then, a move to Timor-Leste pushes him back into the water.
Sometimes the scariest water leads you straight to the most beautiful reefs.
Produced by Catarina Fraga Matos
Supervising producer Mel Bakewell&nbsp;
And a special thanks to Craig Garrett for sharing his story.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Nathan&rsquo;s Comedy Failings by Nathan Roach
Nathan went in search of a comedy duo and found a community instead.
Produced by Nathan Roach
&nbsp;
If you want to know more about what&rsquo;s happening at All the Best,&nbsp;check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://allthebestradio.substack.com/">Substack</a>! It&rsquo;s a round-up of all our activities ... with a little bit of BTS.
&nbsp;
All The Best Credits
Host: Gabriella Accaria
Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Programming &amp; Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos&nbsp;
Production Manager: Kwame Slusher
Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
Cover Art: Ray Vo
Special shout-out to all our volunteers.
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