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:
Salem Maposa, 19 year old entrepreneur
In this Hot Seat you will meet entrepreneur Salem Maposa, who is a 19 year old Tasmanian, originally from southern Africa, and has just started up his own local clothing brand business. He describes to host Shabih about how he got inspired by his original culture to follow his dreams, and how he u…
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Tracey Wicks, end-of-life doula
In this Hot Seat, presenter Rob Youngs meets Tracey Wicks, a local “end of life” doula, to discuss our relationship with death and dying, finding our tribe, and the options available for the end of life care of our loved ones.
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Mark Grey, from Vision Aust, St Giles, and more
Mark Grey is in The Hot Seat together with his assistant dog Hoover. Mark is vision impaired, and relies on his assistant dog to get around. Mark is on several boards, such as the Tasmanian Public Trustee, and also St Giles, which is an important not-for-profit organisation in Launceston providing…
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Dr Cathy Byrne, child sexual abuse survivor
Dr Cathy Byrne is a child abuse survivor whose newly published book “Some Justice” tells her story of bravery and courage. It’s an important message of survival that also chronicles the challenges of navigating Australia’s justice system. Cathy talks to Chris Sayer about social issues and personal…
55:52
Olivia de Moraes, American soccer player, a long way from home.
Olivia de Moraes is an American-Brazilian soccer player who plays for Launceston United in the Tasmanian Soccer League for the 2026 season. She tells Chris Sayer about her football journey, which lead her to travel from California to the other side of the world, and fall in love with Tasmania.
55:52
Mark Brewer, viticulturist and heart transplant recipient
From working on irrigation schemes in Saudi Arabia to learning viticulture in the early days of the Tasmanian wine industry, Mark's career has many twists and turns. However the biggest came when a medical emergency sent Mark’s life into a tailspin, and it eventually resulted in a heart transplant.…
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Dave Mohr, CPR presenter and adventurer
As well as being a presenter at City Park Radio (most famously with our Sports broadcasts), Dave Mohr recently returned from an epic adventure walking the South West Coast Path in England. You'll hear what motivated Dave to do this challenge in the first place, and the many experiences he had alon…
1:01:35
Stuart McCarron, Launceston Olympic Football Club
Stuart McCarron is President of the Riverside Olympic Football Club. Stuart joins presenter Rob Youngs to discuss the history of the Club, the challenges it presents, his love for the game, and the enduring contribution he and his family have made, plus the connections to it that have shaped his …
55:52
Amy Dillon, Celtic music radio presenter
You’re about to meet the host of City Park Radio’s new Celtic program on Thursday nights at 9pm, called “The Celtic Seisiun”. Amy Dillon is fascinated by the music and culture of all the Celtic nations, so much so that she shares her passion on Community radio. Amy tells Chris Sayer about how she…
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Aisha Oladele, nursing student from Nigeria
Aisha Oladele joins presenter Rob Youngs to discuss the wonders of her homeland Nigeria, the importance of education in her family, and her relocation to living and studying to be a nurse in Launceston.
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