Rolf lived in Launceston back in the 1980s and sang in many theatre productions around town, and has many vivid memories of those years. He even presented German programs on Launceston’s very new community radio station in the mid-80s. But it was after being introduced to musical theatre in Tasmania that Rolf returned to Germany and had a thirty year career on stages around Europe.
Rolf Ellersiek talks to Chris Sayer from his home in Ulm, in Germany, in The Hot Seat.

<div>Rolf lived in Launceston back in the 1980s and sang in many theatre productions around town, and has many vivid memories of those years. He even presented German programs on Launceston’s very new community radio station in the mid-80s. But it was after being introduced to musical theatre in Tasmania that Rolf returned to Germany and had a thirty year career on stages around Europe.</div><div><br></div><div>Rolf Ellersiek talks to Chris Sayer from his home in Ulm, in Germany, in The Hot Seat.</div>

Rolf lived in Launceston back in the 1980s and sang in many theatre productions around town, and has many vivid memories of those...

Rolf Ellersiek - former Launcestonian, now living in Germany.

Born on Cape Barren Island and now living in Launceston, Aunty Lola specialises in the traditional Aboriginal art of shell necklace threading, and has written books about this important cultural practice. She is inspiring younger generations to learn this skill, ensuring that the ancient custom continues. She has exhibited around the world, and won several awards for her achievements. Hear Aunty Lola Greeno’s story, as she tells it to Chris Sayer.

<div>Born on Cape Barren Island and now living in Launceston, Aunty Lola specialises in the traditional Aboriginal art of shell necklace threading, and has written books about this important cultural practice. She is inspiring younger generations to learn this skill, ensuring that the ancient custom continues. </div><div>She has exhibited around the world, and won several awards for her achievements. Hear Aunty Lola Greeno’s story, as she tells it to Chris Sayer.</div><div><br></div>

Born on Cape Barren Island and now living in Launceston, Aunty Lola specialises in the traditional Aboriginal art of shell necklace...

Aunty Lola Greeno - artist, mentor and Elder in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community

From her early career as a mothercraft nurse, through to the many musical theatre productions that she’s performed in, Joanne has always been active in the community. This continues today with a choir, ukulele group and line dancing, among others. She also shares stories of growing up in Kings Meadows, and her parents shop on Hobart Road, “Cassidy’s Fruit & Veg”. Joanne Nevin talks to Chris Sayer.

<div>From her early career as a mothercraft nurse, through to the many musical theatre productions that she’s performed in, Joanne has always been active in the community. This continues today with a choir, ukulele group and line dancing, among others.</div><div> She also shares stories of growing up in Kings Meadows, and her parents shop on Hobart Road, “Cassidy’s Fruit &amp; Veg”.</div><div> Joanne Nevin talks to Chris Sayer.</div>

From her early career as a mothercraft nurse, through to the many musical theatre productions that she's performed in, Joanne has...

Joanne Nevin - Launceston celebrant, singer and community volunteer

Husband and wife medical duo, Doctors Jennifer and Bruce Barker, are originally from Victoria but have called Tasmania home for the past 20 years. They spent the early part of their careers in public health and private practice in Melbourne and regional Victoria, but were subsequently attracted to the Tasmanian lifestyle and decided to pursue their professional careers in Launceston.
From 2015 to 2021 Jennifer and Bruce worked for Central Australian Health providing medical services to the remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Northern Territory. Doctors Jennifer and Bruce Barker chat with Adrian Wood.

<div>Husband and wife medical duo, Doctors Jennifer and Bruce Barker, are originally from Victoria but have called Tasmania home for the past 20 years. They spent the early part of their careers in public health and private practice in Melbourne and regional Victoria, but were subsequently attracted to the Tasmanian lifestyle and decided to pursue their professional careers in Launceston.</div><div><br></div><div>From 2015 to 2021 Jennifer and Bruce worked for Central Australian Health providing medical services to the remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Northern Territory. Doctors Jennifer and Bruce Barker chat with Adrian Wood.</div>

Husband and wife medical duo, Doctors Jennifer and Bruce Barker, are originally from Victoria but have called Tasmania home for the...

Jennifer and Bruce Barker - Launceston doctors and music lovers.

Ifeoma Obi is from Nigeria and now calls Tasmania home.Ifeoma completed law degrees specialising in oil, gas and environmental law, and then in 2018 she was awarded a scholarship to study for a PhD in maritime law at the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania in Launceston. Ifoema has now completed her doctorate and is on the teaching staff at the AMC.Ifeoma Obi talks to Adrian Wood about her journey from undergraduate days in Nigeria, to her new life with her family in Launceston.

<div>Ifeoma Obi is from Nigeria and now calls Tasmania home.</div><div>Ifeoma completed law degrees specialising in oil, gas and environmental law, and then in 2018 she was awarded a scholarship to study for a PhD in maritime law at the Australian Maritime College at the University of Tasmania in Launceston. Ifoema has now completed her doctorate and is on the teaching staff at the AMC.</div><div>Ifeoma Obi talks to Adrian Wood about her journey from undergraduate days in Nigeria, to her new life with her family in Launceston.</div>

Ifeoma Obi is from Nigeria and now calls Tasmania home.
Ifeoma completed law degrees specialising in oil, gas and...

Ifeoma Obi - lawyer, teacher, mother, and new Tasmanian.

Chris Sayer’s guest in the Hot Seat is Dennis Klumpp, a former National Champion at the very vigorous art of Acrobatic Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing.
Dancing has taken Dennis around the world performing his routines and meeting many famous people. His performances have opened more doors than any of his day jobs, but those have been many and varied too.
And then, three years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Dennis is determined not to let that stop him.

<div>Chris Sayer’s guest in the Hot Seat is Dennis Klumpp, a former National Champion at the very vigorous art of Acrobatic Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing.</div><div><br></div><div>Dancing has taken Dennis around the world performing his routines and meeting many famous people. His performances have opened more doors than any of his day jobs, but those have been many and varied too.</div><div><br></div><div>And then, three years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Dennis is determined not to let that stop him.</div>

Chris Sayer's guest in the Hot Seat is Dennis Klumpp, a former National Champion at the very vigorous art of Acrobatic Rock 'n' Roll...

Dennis Klumpp - acrobatic dancer

Leonie is a retired teacher, and local author who has self-published several books, both fiction and non-fiction.She tells Chris Sayer about how she came to writing in the first place, where she gets her inspiration, and how she goes about creating her books.She also tells us about her latest creations, featuring stories about the Woolmers Estate World Heritage site near Longford. Leonie is a tour guide there, and has a good insight into the history of Woolmers.

<div>Leonie is a retired teacher, and local author who has self-published several books, both fiction and non-fiction.</div><div>She tells Chris Sayer about how she came to writing in the first place, where she gets her inspiration, and how she goes about creating her books.</div><div>She also tells us about her latest creations, featuring stories about the Woolmers Estate World Heritage site near Longford. Leonie is a tour guide there, and has a good insight into the history of Woolmers.</div>

Leonie is a retired teacher, and local author who has self-published several books, both fiction and non-fiction.
She tells...

Leonie Crowden - author and Woolmers tour guide.

Michael Stocks commenced playing the violin at an early age, and then travelled with the Australian Youth Orchestra around Australia and New Zealand. He performed and taught the violin in Sydney for 9 years until 2012 when he returned home to Tasmania.Michael now teaches from his Launceston studio, and also conducts the St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra and is concertmaster of the Launceston Philharmonic Orchestra.
Michael has also been the Musical Director of several local musical theatre productions including Mama Mia in 2021, and is currently the Musical Director of the stage musical Chicago. He chats here with Adrian Wood.

<div>Michael Stocks commenced playing the violin at an early age, and then travelled with the Australian Youth Orchestra around Australia and New Zealand. He performed and taught the violin in Sydney for 9 years until 2012 when he returned home to Tasmania.</div><div>Michael now teaches from his Launceston studio, and also conducts the St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra and is concertmaster of the Launceston Philharmonic Orchestra.</div><div><br></div><div>Michael has also been the Musical Director of several local musical theatre productions including Mama Mia in 2021, and is currently the Musical Director of the stage musical Chicago. He chats here with Adrian Wood.</div>

Michael Stocks commenced playing the violin at an early age, and then travelled with the Australian Youth Orchestra around Australia...

Michael Stocks - performer, conductor, teacher and composer

Marcus House lives in Launceston, and produces weekly videos on Youtube that attracts three hundred thousand subscribers, yes - 300,000 viewers, all around the world.He accidently began YouTubing just a few years ago, and it has now progressed from an interesting hobby into a world-wide sensation. His videos talk about the engineering and the science that goes into producing, and launching, orbital spaceships.Marcus thinks that this is an incredible time to be alive, and he shares his enthusiasm with Chris Sayer in our studios, and with the world on his YouTube channel from his home here in Launceston.

<div>Marcus House lives in Launceston, and produces weekly videos on Youtube that attracts three hundred thousand subscribers, yes - 300,000 viewers, all around the world.</div><div>He accidently began YouTubing just a few years ago, and it has now progressed from an interesting hobby into a world-wide sensation. His videos talk about the engineering and the science that goes into producing, and launching, orbital spaceships.</div><div>Marcus thinks that this is an incredible time to be alive, and he shares his enthusiasm with Chris Sayer in our studios, and with the world on his YouTube channel from his home here in Launceston.</div>

Marcus House lives in Launceston, and produces weekly videos on Youtube that attracts three hundred thousand subscribers, yes - 300,00...

Marcus House - YouTuber to the world

This week’s guest in the Hot Seat is Mary Machen – who is retired after 40 years as a print media journalist.Mary began her career on a cadetship at the Launceston Examiner, and later reported for the Gold Coast Bulletin before moving to Sydney where she worked for some of the nation’s major publishers. She returned to Launceston in 2002 and has spent the last 15 years of her career in senior roles at the Examiner.In retirement Mary actively supports local cultural and community organisations and major local events, such as Festivale, Junction Arts Festival and the Tamar Valley Writers Festival.Join Adrian Wood in conversation with Mary Machen in this interesting episode of The Hot Seat.

<div>This week’s guest in the Hot Seat is Mary Machen – who is retired after 40 years as a print media journalist.</div><div>Mary began her career on a cadetship at the Launceston Examiner, and later reported for the Gold Coast Bulletin before moving to Sydney where she worked for some of the nation’s major publishers. She returned to Launceston in 2002 and has spent the last 15 years of her career in senior roles at the Examiner.</div><div>In retirement Mary actively supports local cultural and community organisations and major local events, such as Festivale, Junction Arts Festival and the Tamar Valley Writers Festival.</div><div>Join Adrian Wood in conversation with Mary Machen in this interesting episode of The Hot Seat.</div>

This week's guest in the Hot Seat is Mary Machen - who is retired after 40 years as a print media journalist.
Mary began her...

Mary Machen - retired journalist and local community volunteer

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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.

<p>Created at Launceston's community radio station City Park Radio, that proudly provides local content in programs broadcast to northern Tasmania.</p>
<p>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.</p>

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