Two Words with Taku
Two Words with Taku
Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share. Two Words with Taku is a show about my writing and storytelling adventures. Watch my film Gugu naGogo on ABC iview at https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo. Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.Follow the podcast:
115. AUSPICIOUS WRITING with Selene Bateman
My special guest for this episode is Selene Dudley-Bateman, the Chief Executive Officer of Auspicious Arts Projects (AAP), a not-for-profit creative community management organisation. They provide independent artists with a secure and accessible framework to assist them with creative developments a…
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114. YOUNG FIRE with Adongwot Manyoul and Devon Lewis
Today's Two Words: YOUNG FIRE In this episode, hear our first ever guest host Adongwot Manyoul in a conversation with Devon Lewis. He’s a pioneering IT professional and the Chapter Lead for Blacks in Technology Australia, a non-for-profit championing diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, p…
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113. FUNNY BUSINESS with Janet McLeod
Today's Two Words: FUNNY BUSINESS In this episode, I’m joined by Janet McLeod, the Fairy Godmother of Melbourne Comedy. Janet runs Local Laughs, which at 20 years, is the longest running comedy room in Australia with a sole operator/programmer...and one of my fave spots to perform. We discuss com…
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112. MADE IT with Esther Fwati and Ratidzo Mambo
Today's Two Words: MADE IT In this episode, hear Esther Fwati and Ratidzo Mambo share about their careers as actors, producers and writers based in Australia. We discuss story ownership, collaborating with an abundance mindset and how being an actor influences their approach to writing their own s…
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111. Welcome to Season 5 — We're Live
Hi, I'm Taku and welcome to Season 5 of Two Words with Taku. Whether you're a seasoned listener or stumbled upon this podcast for the first time, I'm genuinely thrilled to have you here. The podcast Two Words with Taku is a safe space for writers and storytellers navigating the labyrinth of creat…
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110. Blast Off! — Gugu naGogo BTS
Today’s Two Words: Blast Off! Thanks to everyone who's watched my film Gugu naGogo and shared their lovely messages of support. I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! Here are a few fun bloopers for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26wnTc3wcJU It was also pretty magical celebrating our film launc…
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109. Film Community — Gugu naGogo BTS
Today's Two Words: Film Community What does the future of community-led content creation look like in Australia? My filmmaker friends and I discuss the Kaleidoscope Project, our films and much more. Watch all our films Viv’s Silly Mango, Gugu naGogo, Namaste Yoga, and Yaz Queens on ABC iview: lin…
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108. Safe Space — Gugu naGogo BTS
Today's two words: Safe Space In this episode I discuss how I handled creative, business, emotional and cultural safety during the making of my film Gugu naGogo. I also give special thanks to some of the black and African women who have supported me and my project along the way. Karine Larché – co…
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107. Escape Velocity — Gugu naGogo BTS
Escape velocity requires an object to propel itself with enough speed and thrust to break through a barrier. — NASA Today's Two Words: Escape Velocity In Season 4, I'm going behind the scenes to break down how I made my first short film Gugu naGogo, premiering on ABC ME and iview on World Childre…
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106. Casting Call
Today's Two Words: Casting Call I'm joined by guest co-host Tariro Mukando to share the casting call for my short film Gugu naGogo. We discuss the film synopsis, what we're looking for and how you can apply for the roles. Shoot date: September 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. More information at htt…
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