This week on All The Best, beautiful and bilingual stories about family.

Content Warning: These stories contain references to people experiencing cancer, passing away and detailed descriptions of war. They may be considered to be emotionally intense for some. Please listen with care.

Sirius and the Moon

In our first story, While weaving between English and Mandarin, Sharon shares an emotional conversation with her brother about surviving cancer. 

This story was Written and Produced by Sharon Wongosari thanks to Lea Redfern. 

We Are Gathered Here Today

In our second story, a young woman Annabella reflects on her relationship with her mother during the Vietnam War. This story is introduced in Vietnamese and then in English. 


This story was written and produced by Annabella Luu in collaboration with sound designer Ramon Briant. The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan. 



All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Annabella Luu

This week on All The Best, beautiful and bilingual stories about family. Content Warning: These stories contain references to people experiencing cancer, passing away and detailed descriptions of war. They may be considered to be emotionally intense for some. Please listen with care. Sirius and the Moon
In our first story, While weaving between English and Mandarin, Sharon shares an emotional conversation with her brother about surviving cancer. This story was Written and Produced by Sharon Wongosari thanks to Lea Redfern. We Are Gathered Here Today 
In our second story, a young woman Annabella reflects on her relationship with her mother during the Vietnam War. This story is introduced in Vietnamese and then in English. 
 This story was written and produced by Annabella Luu in collaboration with sound designer Ramon Briant. The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan. 
 
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Image Credit: Annabella Luu

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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In Living Memory

This week on All The Best, apocalyptic audio stories.


Apocalyptic Radio Fiction

In our first story, Producer Phoebe speaks with audio fiction producer Ian Walker about the process of creating new Australian audio fiction.


Produced by Phoebe Adler Ryan in conversation with podcast producer Ian Walker. With special thanks to Bronwyn Mehan.

You can listen to The Next Five Minutes wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.shortaustralianstories.com.au/.


An Alien Sends Home a Status Report from the West

In our second story, an alien returns to his homeland to report what it's found on a postcard containing odd human rituals and habits.


Written and read by Antoinette Luu, with sound design by C.L Hughes & ealing. You can find further work from C.L. Hughes on their Insta page @ealing_ealing, and from Antoinette at @annette_luu_art.


Apocalypse Story

Our third story explores two women on their third date discussing the apocalypse.


Written and performed by Mira Schlosberg. Originally broadcast on FBi's audio fiction program, "Or It Didn't Happen." Mira’s work can be found at miraschlosberg.com or on insta @homotaschen. With special thanks to Zacha Rosen.


The Perfect Human

Our final story explores what it looks like to be born as the perfect human in the modern world.

Written and performed by Niki Bañados, with sound design and composition by Suzanne Derry. The piece was initially performed in the illustrated live storytelling event "Read To Me." Find more of Niki's work at @stickwriter on Instagram.

With sound design and composition by Suzanne Derry. If you're interested in working with Suzanne, you can reach her at: s.derry@yahoo.com

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Niki Bañados



Make your own Audio Fiction!

If you're keen to make some audio fiction of your own, come along to our online Audio Fiction workshop hosted by Script Roulette on September 24th. Reach out to phoebe@allthebestradio.com or make sure you're subscribed to our monthly newsletter to receive the details: https://allthebestradio.com/

Audio Fiction Recommended Listening

Batman: The Audio Adventures

The Next Five Minutes

Welcome to Nightvale

Soft Voice by QCODE

This week on All The Best, apocalyptic audio stories.
 Apocalyptic Radio Fiction
In our first story, Producer Phoebe speaks with audio fiction producer Ian Walker about the process of creating new Australian audio fiction.
 Produced by Phoebe Adler Ryan in conversation with podcast producer Ian Walker. With special thanks to Bronwyn Mehan.
You can listen to The Next Five Minutes wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.shortaustralianstories.com.au/.
 An Alien Sends Home a Status Report from the West
In our second story, an alien returns to his homeland to report what it's found on a postcard containing odd human rituals and habits.
 Written and read by Antoinette Luu, with sound design by C.L Hughes &amp; ealing. You can find further work from C.L. Hughes on their Insta page @ealing_ealing, and from Antoinette at <a>@annette_luu_art.</a>
 Apocalypse Story
Our third story explores two women on their third date discussing the apocalypse.
 Written and performed by Mira Schlosberg. Originally broadcast on FBi's audio fiction program, "Or It Didn't Happen." Mira’s work can be found at miraschlosberg.com or on insta @homotaschen. With special thanks to Zacha Rosen.
 The Perfect Human
Our final story explores what it looks like to be born as the perfect human in the modern world.
Written and performed by Niki Bañados, with sound design and composition by Suzanne Derry. The piece was initially performed in the illustrated live storytelling event "Read To Me." Find more of Niki's work at @stickwriter on Instagram.
With sound design and composition by Suzanne Derry. If you're interested in working with Suzanne, you can reach her at: <a href="mailto:s.derry@yahoo.com">s.derry@yahoo.com</a>
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Image Credit: Niki Bañados
 
Make your own Audio Fiction!
If you're keen to make some audio fiction of your own, come along to our online Audio Fiction workshop hosted by Script Roulette on September 24th. Reach out to <a href="mailto:phoebe@allthebestradio.com">phoebe@allthebestradio.com</a> or make sure you're subscribed to our monthly newsletter to receive the details: <a href="https://allthebestradio.com/">https://allthebestradio.com/</a>
Audio Fiction Recommended Listening
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/batman-the-audio-adventures/id1585025879">Batman: The Audio Adventures</a>
<a href="https://shortaustralianstories.com.au/audio-lounge/the-next-5-minutes-podcast/">The Next Five Minutes</a>
<a href="https://www.welcometonightvale.com/">Welcome to Nightvale</a>
<a href="https://qcodemedia.com/soft-voice">Soft Voice by QCODE</a>

Brave New World

This week on All The Best, stories about fighting violence against women. 

Content Warning: These stories  contain references to gendered violence, including those of a domestic, family or sexual nature. Please listen with care.


The Park (4.35)

In our first story, Jasmyn, on a wet rainy night, investigates after hearing someone in distress at a local park. 

Produced by Jasmyn as part of an audio walking tour collaboration between Outloud Arts Bankstown and All The Best.

You can complete the audio walking tour at: https://outloud.org.au/projects/stories-from-here-an-audio-tour-of-bankstown/


We Stand Surviving (7.40)

In our second story, Sarah shares a suite of poems about patriarchy and sisterhood.

Content Warning: This work includes references to sexual assault. 

This story was written and read by Sarah Dee with production support from Phoebe Adler-Ryan and sound design by Tala Issaoui.

Find more of Sarah’s writing on instagram where she’s @detailednoodle.

And more of Tala’s sounds, she can be found at @tala.the.creative on instagram.


Helen, and the Spirit of Woman (11.33)

In our third story, Helen Oxenham, speaks about her experience fighting against violence since she was a child. 

Produced by Tiarne Cook with the support of Transom and the Community Media Training Organisation. To learn more about the trailblazing life and work of Helen Oxenham, visit spiritofwoman.com.au/.


If these stories raise any concerns or distress, support is available to you:
1800 RESPECT - that’s 1800 737 732. 
Men’s Referral Service - 1300 766 491
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Lifeline - 131 114
13 YARN - 13 92 76 (First Nations  24/7 helpline) 
Qlife - 1800 184 527 (LGBTQIA+ 24/7 phone line) 



All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Sarah Dee

This week on All The Best, stories about fighting violence against women. 
Content Warning: These stories  contain references to gendered violence, including those of a domestic, family or sexual nature. Please listen with care.
 The Park (4.35)
In our first story, Jasmyn, on a wet rainy night, investigates after hearing someone in distress at a local park. 
Produced by Jasmyn as part of an audio walking tour collaboration between Outloud Arts Bankstown and All The Best.
You can complete the audio walking tour at: <a href="https://outloud.org.au/projects/stories-from-here-an-audio-tour-of-bankstown/">https://outloud.org.au/projects/stories-from-here-an-audio-tour-of-bankstown/</a> 
 We Stand Surviving (7.40)
In our second story, Sarah shares a suite of poems about patriarchy and sisterhood.
Content Warning: This work includes references to sexual assault. 
This story was written and read by Sarah Dee with production support from Phoebe Adler-Ryan and sound design by Tala Issaoui.
Find more of Sarah’s writing on instagram where she’s @detailednoodle.
And more of Tala’s sounds, she can be found at @tala.the.creative on instagram.
 Helen, and the Spirit of Woman (11.33)
In our third story, Helen Oxenham, speaks about her experience fighting against violence since she was a child. 
Produced by Tiarne Cook with the support of Transom and the Community Media Training Organisation. To learn more about the trailblazing life and work of Helen Oxenham, visit spiritofwoman.com.au/.
 If these stories raise any concerns or distress, support is available to you:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">1800 RESPECT - that’s 1800 737 732. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Men’s Referral Service - 1300 766 491</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lifeline - 131 114</li>
<li aria-level="1">13 YARN - 13 92 76 (First Nations  24/7 helpline) </li>
<li aria-level="1">Qlife - 1800 184 527 (LGBTQIA+ 24/7 phone line) </li>
</ul>
 
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Image Credit: Sarah Dee

s a f e

This week, stories about connections transcending through our mortal  plane, from the spirit world to our ancestral past.  

To start us off, host Mads takes us to Colombo, Sri Lanka, where her grandmother seeks to impart the wisdom of Hindu astrology.

Ancestral Echoes 

In our second story, Xueyi reconnects to the tradition of ancestor worship that  her family has long upheld. She connects to this on a meaningful level during one of their culture's traditional Spring Festivals.  

Content Warning: Please listen with care. This story contains references to  paranormal phenomena and death that may be distressing for some listeners.  

This story was produced/narrated by Xueyi Zhang and features Shuang  Zhang Shuang, Xueyi Xuejian Xuejian, and Zhengying Zou.  

Mid-autumn Mooncakes 

In our third story, Elieen experiences an incredible connection through food to the people of  her culture and their kin. 

Produced by Eileen Chong. This story originally aired on the FBi radio fiction program,  Or It Didn't Happen.  

Pang 

Finally, Claire's questions about her ancestors intertwine with a supernatural event at  her primary school. 

Produced by Sarah Mashman, with contributions from Lea Redfern.  

All The Best Credits 

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan 

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell 

Host: Madhuraa Prakash  

Mixed by Emma Higgins 

Image Credit: Xueyi Zhang 

This week, stories about connections transcending through our mortal  plane, from the spirit world to our ancestral past.  
To start us off, host Mads takes us to Colombo, Sri Lanka, where her grandmother seeks to impart the wisdom of Hindu astrology. Ancestral Echoes 
In our second story, Xueyi reconnects to the tradition of ancestor worship that  her family has long upheld. She connects to this on a meaningful level during one of their culture's traditional Spring Festivals.  
Content Warning: Please listen with care. This story contains references to  paranormal phenomena and death that may be distressing for some listeners.  
This story was produced/narrated by Xueyi Zhang and features Shuang  Zhang Shuang, Xueyi Xuejian Xuejian, and Zhengying Zou.  
Mid-autumn Mooncakes 
In our third story, Elieen experiences an incredible connection through food to the people of  her culture and their kin. Produced by Eileen Chong. This story originally aired on the FBi radio fiction program,  Or It Didn't Happen.  
Pang 
Finally, Claire's questions about her ancestors intertwine with a supernatural event at  her primary school. 
Produced by Sarah Mashman, with contributions from Lea Redfern.  
All The Best Credits 
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan 
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell 
Host: Madhuraa Prakash  
Mixed by Emma Higgins 
Image Credit: Xueyi Zhang

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