The Hot Seat, on City Park Radio
The Hot Seat, on City Park Radio
Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania. The Hot Seat profiles a different person each episode, exploring their life, career, hobbies, passions, and favourite music. Each guest in the Hot Seat either lives in, or has a connection with, northern Tasmania.Follow the podcast:
Maya Stocks
Local Launceston woman Maya Stocks talks to Rob Youngs about her journey to Australia. Before starting new chapters in Launceston, Maya grew up in Iran where her family was heavily impacted by the turbulence and chaos that followed the 1979 revolution. We learn of the challenges she overcame, and t…
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Denise Fletcher, author
Denise Fletcher was a teacher and then worked in corporate finance, before having a 20 year career at the heart of Australian politics as a staffer. Her recent retirement has allowed the opportunity to finish her first fiction novel. The book is a rare glimpse behind people in political life. You'…
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John Ralph, the Launceston Urban Fringe Trail, and bagpipes
John Ralph returns for a 2nd sitting in The Hot Seat. We find out just what’s happened in the eight years since his last appearance. Much of the discussion, however, centres on the Launceston Urban Fringe Trail, as the project has developed further to now include wheelchair access. Hear what John's…
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James Preece - local fire fighter, entrepreneur and family man
Our guest in the Hot Seat this week will be James Preece. who has a rich history in building community health and well-being. In this program, James joins presenter Rob Youngs to explain the passions, influences and circumstances that have shaped his adventurous and impactful career.
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Jane Bovill - teacher, and mentor
Jane is an award-winning and innovative educator, and has improved learning outcomes for students over an extraordinary teaching career. She was in a variety of school leadership roles at various Launceston primary schools. In this program Jane catches up with Chris Sayer as they reminisce about b…
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Ivo Vincour - pharmacist with a remarkable family story
This week’s guest in the Hot Seat will be Ivo Vincour. Ivo is a pharmacist in Launceston, and in this program he tells Rob Youngs of the amazing story of his, and his parents, journey to Australia from behind the Iron Curtain back in 1980.
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Mohammed Naeem
The host of this Hot Seat is new presenter Shabih, and his first guest was Mohammad Naeem, who came to Australia from Pakistan six years ago, and has chosen to live in Tasmania. You'll hear about Mohammad’s journey to adapt to a new country, and why he now calls Tasmania home. The discussion turn…
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Emory Scott
Meet Emory in this program, as he tells Chris Sayer about his new life here in Australia after leaving his former life in the United States. Emory's career has involved some fascinating jobs, and he is looking forwards to presenting programs on City Park Radio.
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Alan Harris, Councillor and Rotarian
In this program, we begin by paying tribute to Adrian Wood, who should have been the host talking to his fellow Rotarian Alan Harris in this Hot Seat program. Adrian's untimely passing in 2025 still resonates with us, but Alan provides us with a nice homage to a good friend. Chris Sayer then explo…
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Phil Ryan, ultra-marathon runner
We welcome you back to The Hot Seat, after a 3 year hiatus. It's good to be back, and we have a new production crew with new ideas, and a new list of interesting people for you to meet. In our first episode on return, our new host Rob Youngs introduces you to Phil Ryan, and they will discuss the …
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