Vale Clarry Pryor - former mayor of Launceston, and architect

Clarry Pryor served on the Launceston City Council throughout the 1960s and was Launceston's Mayor between 1965 and 1966. He was also an architect, and he talks about many of his most famous designs, including many well-known churches in Tasmania. He loved to sing and to travel, and had been a part…

Vale Bill Carney

One of earliest Hot Seat programs, was when Adrian Wood spoke with actor and theatre veteran Bill Carney. Bill was an avid presenter of programs on City Park Radio, and his story, as told to Adrian, was fascinating and inspiring. Bill Carney sadly passed away in September, 2024, in his 91st year.

Vale Jeff Hayes - magician and master balloon artist.

Jeff was a familiar sight around Launceston, entertaining young and old alike with his masterful balloon twisting. But he has done so much more in his remarkable life, and Chris Sayer found out in this fascinating chat. Jeff Hayes passed away in September, 2023.

Terese Binns, OAM - Launceston Historical Society

This Hot Seat episode coincided with a very special event that was held in Campbell Town on the very same day. The Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop hosted the War Animal Remembrance Day and a plaque was unveiled to honour the contribution of all animals that served in time of war. Terese Binns …

Jeff Hockley, OAM - theatre veteran

If you’ve been to any local theatre over the past 40 years, chances are you’ve seen Jeff Hockley’s work. Director, lighting designer, actor – Jeff has put a lifetime of creative experience and study into so many productions, that an hour wasn't long enough to get to know him. But Chris Sayer gave i…

Kerry Finch, OAM - former radio personality, member of Legislative Council

In this episode of The Hot Seat, you’ll hear the backstory of one of Tasmania’s best known radio broadcasters and politicians, the Independent Member for Rosevears Kerry Finch MLC. Late last year Kerry announced he would not recontest the 2020 Legislative Council elections in order to start a new s…

Jim McCauley - sand sculptor and traveller

In this week’s guest on the Hot Seat, you’ll meet Jim McAuley, an interesting Launceston local who moved here from Victoria a decade ago in remarkable circumstances. Jim also tells Chris Sayer of a compassionate connection with Nepal and Tibet that has led to a Launceston retail store with a holist…

Carl Treasure - guitarist with the Bad Dads Orchestra

Carl Treasure is the son of well-known local identities Keith and Pearl Treasure, and it was perhaps inevitable that Carl has taken up music and the guitar, and one of his current bands is playing in the very popular Bad Dads Orchestra. Carl tells Chris Sayer about how he has developed his guitar-…

Megan Dick - the Glover Art Prize

Megan Dick is the Curator of the Glover Art Prize - the prestigious Tasmanian landscape art award. Megan, a Tasmanian, has been in her current role for 7 years. She returned home to Launceston following a career in the art world in Sydney. Her roles have included gallery management, artist represe…

Will Cassidy - L'ton Chamber of Commerce

Will Cassidy is the Executive Officer of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce. He is already known to listeners as a regular guest on the Long Lunch program providing a regular update on the activities of the Chamber.  Will started his career working for Birchalls, where he spent over 20 years in va…