



River View
In many cultures around the world, water is sacred. In this episode we see bodies of water as conduits for memory, history and, of course, stories. Pitjantjatjara and Gurintji man talkin’ stories by the river Think of the anatomy of a river. Our first story is the upper course. Caleb and O…

Reactionary
The act of rebellion can take many forms. Sometimes resistance can be found in the music we listen to and the way we present ourselves to the world. The Vanishing Culture of Saigon Our first story deals directly with music, censorship and the history of Vietnam. Ray finds a story resistan…

Westwords Takeover
Lagpas Tao by Neen Ramos When a storm surge swallows a coastal town in the Philippines, a daughter in Sydney receives a shaky phone call from her mother calling from a patchy Wi-Fi. The floodwaters would recede, but they can’t take away a daughter’s worry from thousands of kilometres away. “…

In the Ring
This week’s episode is all about suspending your disbelief! Whether you're dressed for a Renaissance Fair or watching a magician and their assistant on stage. A Lady Knight by in Kryal Castle by Persephone Waxman In our first story, you will follow the Knight, Lady Molly, into the heat of bat…

Peer Review
Has a friend ever told you they think you have ADHD? In this episode of Peer Review Diagnosis, host Felicity Weaver explores the humorous yet heartfelt world of “peer-reviewed ADHD”. Through personal stories and insights from psychiatrist Dr. Mohsen Mirzaie, she explores the role casual, “peer-r…

Frightful
Halloween. A time when many when mischievous spirits are going from door to door saying 'trick or treat?'. This week is not a trick, but a treat of three haunting audio stories that might just keep you up at night. Almost A GhostStory by Yebu ji There is always good reason to carefully res…

Just Breathe
Just Breath Man by Ben Haywood This story is a step closer to embracing men’s tears and a step away from toxic masculinity. Ben suffers from depression after knee surgery. Searching for ways to heal online, he finds himself trapped in toxic ideas of masculinity. It’s only when a friend takes him…

The Love Game
So what do gaming and immigration have in common? The Love Game by Wing Kuang In our second story from the Jesse Cox Audio Fellowship 2025, Wing Kuang guides us through a love story of two gamers, one in Melbourne and one in Shanghai, navigating the complexities of long-distance relationship…

Wanted: Dunnart Alive
Wanted: Dunnart Alive by Xanthe Smith This week, a story about searching, both for the elusive Sandhill Dunnart and for a long-lost connection. Xanthe revisits her childhood memories of meeting ecologist Sue Churchill, whose stories of the rare marsupial stayed with her for decades. From Sue’s…

Extra(ordinary) Tales - Part One
This week, some beef, friendship, and strange run-ins with some humans and creatures. Magpie by Millie Jones In this story, a stroll through suburban Mudgee turns into an encounter with the swooping monarchs of the blue gums. Here’s your ultimate how-to-survive-magpies manual. Tip: If you…