Rolf Ellersiek - former Launcestonian, now living in Germany.

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 Tasmani…

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

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 con…

Joanne Nevin - Launceston celebrant, singer and community volunteer

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 Mead…

Jennifer and Bruce Barker - Launceston doctors and music lovers.

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 …

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

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. Ifoem…

Dennis Klumpp - acrobatic dancer

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…

Leonie Crowden - author and Woolmers tour guide.

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 creat…

Michael Stocks - performer, conductor, teacher and composer

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,…

Marcus House - YouTuber to the world

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. …

Mary Machen - retired journalist and local community volunteer

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 publis…