Every LGBTQIA+ individual knows the profound value of finding and spending time with the people that make us feel safe and seen. 

This week special host and All the Best Trainee Madhuraa Prakash takes us into the realm of World Pride 2023, sharing stories about the value of community. 

Drag Kings

First up, Madhuraa takes us to Mardi Gras Fair Day to showcase the Drag King community and challenge some assumptions along the way.

To find out more about the Drag Kings featured in this story, check out their instagrams - and support your local Kings!

@k.ngwoody

@lawofaus

@freddie_merkin

This story was produced by Madhuraa Prakash.

Danny's Story

Later in the show, we revist Danny's Story. A tale from the archives about finding your people and why it’s so important for those of marginalised gender identities. 

Produced by Duncan Stephen with sound design by Persephone Waxman.

All The Best credits:

Production Manager: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Manager: Mell Chun

Episode Mix and Compile: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Host: Madhuraa Prakash

Social Media Producer: Timothy Nguyen

Music: Set Mo - I Belong Here feat. Woodes

Image: Freddie Merkin

Every LGBTQIA+ individual knows the profound value of finding and spending time with the people that make us feel safe and seen. 
This week special host and All the Best Trainee Madhuraa Prakash takes us into the realm of World Pride 2023, sharing stories about the value of community. 
Drag Kings
First up, Madhuraa takes us to Mardi Gras Fair Day to showcase the Drag King community and challenge some assumptions along the way.
To find out more about the Drag Kings featured in this story, check out their instagrams - and support your local Kings!
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/k.ngwoody/?hl=en">@k.ngwoody</a>
<a href="@lawofaus">@lawofaus</a>
<a href="@freddie_merkin">@freddie_merkin</a>
This story was produced by Madhuraa Prakash.
Danny's Story
Later in the show, we revist Danny's Story. A tale from the archives about finding your people and why it’s so important for those of marginalised gender identities. 
Produced by Duncan Stephen with sound design by Persephone Waxman.
All The Best credits:
Production Manager: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Manager: Mell Chun
Episode Mix and Compile: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Social Media Producer: Timothy Nguyen
Music: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/setmomusic/set-mo-i-belong-here-feat-woodes" data-ved="2ahUKEwj6t-6nlrf9AhWd1zgGHX5dA1EQFnoECC4QAQ">Set Mo - I Belong Here feat. Woodes</a>
Image: Freddie Merkin

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.

All The Best

World Pride: Community

This week, stories about breaking the rules of modern society.

And just a heads up - it’s the punk episode - so there might be some swears.



Please Come to My Show

In our first story, we’re gonna hear from five people looking back at their young, punk selves, and how the politics, music, and spirit of this community has continued to shape their lives. 

That story was produced by Mel Bakewell with production assistance by Phoebe Adler-Ryan.

Thank you to all of the contributors to that piece, including Tim Steward.

A shout out to Charlie Fern and Jasper Craig-Adams, hosts at FBi Radio. You can catch Charlie on the Sunday Overhang and Jasper on Real to Reel Wednesdays.



The Ballad of Gary Bamford

Sometimes we encounter people who are like a portal to another world, who show us a completely new way to be. In our next story, Laura shares how a chance encounter with a man at a grocery store changes her life unexpectedly. 

That story was produced by Laura Luck. Find more of her work at lauraluck.com

The Supervising Producer was Dan Semo. 

Featuring music by Gary Bamford.



All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Laura Luck

This week, stories about breaking the rules of modern society.
And just a heads up - it’s the punk episode - so there might be some swears.
 
Please Come to My Show
In our first story, we’re gonna hear from five people looking back at their young, punk selves, and how the politics, music, and spirit of this community has continued to shape their lives. 
That story was produced by Mel Bakewell with production assistance by Phoebe Adler-Ryan.
Thank you to all of the contributors to that piece, including Tim Steward.
A shout out to Charlie Fern and Jasper Craig-Adams, hosts at FBi Radio. You can catch Charlie on the Sunday Overhang and Jasper on Real to Reel Wednesdays.
 
The Ballad of Gary Bamford
Sometimes we encounter people who are like a portal to another world, who show us a completely new way to be. In our next story, Laura shares how a chance encounter with a man at a grocery store changes her life unexpectedly. 
That story was produced by Laura Luck. Find more of her work at <a href="http://lauraluck.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://lauraluck.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713847589003000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3r01vAHc8pIfxFMLDhzXHd">lauraluck.com</a> 
The Supervising Producer was Dan Semo. 
Featuring music by Gary Bamford.
 
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host &amp; Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash
Image Credit: Laura Luck

Punk, politics, people

Do you remember your first heartbreak? This week, three storytellers take us through their break up journeys and the sometimes strange and unexpected ways we move on. 



Traffic

Our first story explores the way that memories of a relationship can replay in your mind, over and over, on loop.

Traffic was produced and performed by Bea.

With sound design by Gregory Thorsby. 

The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan.

Find more of Bea’s work by following them on Instagram bybea_._



Self Storage

Then, E looks to escape the echoes of a past relationship by ridding themselves of their last physical reminder.

Self Storage was written and performed by E Coffey.

With sound design by E Coffey and Gregory Thorsby.

E played Alex, Gregory played Paul & Pikachu Man and J. Chaplin played the ex.

The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan.



12 Parties Without You

In our final story we hear a break up across twelve parties. 

12 Parties Without You was written and produced by Zacha Rosen, and read by Bethany Atkinson-Quinton, 

With music by Dave Goldschmidt.



All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

Music: Axl Audio

Do you remember your first heartbreak? This week, three storytellers take us through their break up journeys and the sometimes strange and unexpected ways we move on. 
 
Traffic
Our first story explores the way that memories of a relationship can replay in your mind, over and over, on loop.
Traffic was produced and performed by Bea.
With sound design by Gregory Thorsby. 
The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan.
Find more of Bea’s work by following them on Instagram bybea_._
 
Self Storage
Then, E looks to escape the echoes of a past relationship by ridding themselves of their last physical reminder.
Self Storage was written and performed by E Coffey.
With sound design by E Coffey and Gregory Thorsby.
E played Alex, Gregory played Paul &amp; Pikachu Man and J. Chaplin played the ex.
The supervising producer was Phoebe Adler-Ryan.
 
12 Parties Without You
In our final story we hear a break up across twelve parties. 
12 Parties Without You was written and produced by Zacha Rosen, and read by Bethany Atkinson-Quinton, 
With music by Dave Goldschmidt.
 
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host &amp; Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash
Music: Axl Audio

Heartbreak Chronicles

This week our storytellers compare their youthful expectations of life and love, to their less naive realities. 



Rom Coms Ruined My Life

In our first story, Danni revisits the movies they loved as a teenager, and finds they don’t quite hold up to modern day scrutiny.

Produced by Danni Stewart.



Byron Bay, A Time and Place

Then, Holly shares the story of how she fell in love with Byron Bay, and the other loves she encountered on the way.

Written and performed by Holly English at Read To Me. Keep up to date with Read to me events on their instagram @readtome_ and see more of Holly’s work at www.hollyenglish.com.

Special thanks to Journey Green and Ramon Briant for recording the event.



All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host & Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Holly English

This week our storytellers compare their youthful expectations of life and love, to their less naive realities. 
 
Rom Coms Ruined My Life
In our first story, Danni revisits the movies they loved as a teenager, and finds they don’t quite hold up to modern day scrutiny.
Produced by Danni Stewart.
 
Byron Bay, A Time and Place
Then, Holly shares the story of how she fell in love with Byron Bay, and the other loves she encountered on the way.
Written and performed by Holly English at Read To Me. Keep up to date with Read to me events on their instagram @readtome_ and see more of Holly’s work at <a href="http://www.hollyenglish.com">www.hollyenglish.com.</a>
Special thanks to Journey Green and Ramon Briant for recording the event.
 
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host &amp; Interviewer: Madhuraa Prakash
Image Credit: Holly English

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