Welcome to our final mini podcast and to the very wonderful - editor, writer, director and producer -Thomas Meadmore!We were incredibly lucky to catch Tom off the back of the success of writing and directing four part doco series, After The Night, (available on Stan), in the depths of lockdown in the UK, and focussing on reconnecting with the world…

Welcome to our second short and sweet interview with the fantastic Shash Lall! Whether you’re down with our TAOS Ch01 Podcast 19 chat with Shash, or brand new to the annals of the Lall compendium, you’re going to love this supercharged conversation around freshly-minted Colourful Cocktail Media (circa 2020), of which Shash is Executive Producer, so…

This is the first release in a mini podcast series from The Act of Storytelling talking to global creatives who are getting things done. Our hosts chat to the amazing and motivational, Cat LaCohie - on one hand, she’s the award-winning, international Variety Burlesque performer and live event Host “Vixen DeVille” who specialises in fire-eating, gla…

To celebrate March in style, Lauren and Nick sit down with Christopher Saunders to talk about creating social change through art. Not only is he an actor, enabler and creative producer, Christopher is also endlessly curious about how we work together to reframe our stories and connect ourselves to the real humans represented in the tales we tell.Th…

In the first full length podcast for 2018, our hosts take the spotlight as they carve out a special hour that is dedicated to turning the interviewers into the interviewees. Both Nick and Lauren take turns delving into key factors that have driven them to be the individual artists they are today. The discussion winds passionately from the importanc…

It's a double dose of talent on this storyteller snapshot! Nick and Lauren meet with two childhood friends turned indie filmmakers - Director Hayden Gregory and Producer Opie Sayner-Hassall - to discuss the experience of creating Australian phsychological thriller, The Rip. It's a bite-sized insight into the expectations of the filmmaking process, …

This month's podcast guest, Sue Maslin, weighs in on our Artist's Toolkit topic: Social Media. Listen to the full interview here: https://theactofstorytelling.com.au/stories/sue-maslinMusic © Anita Quayle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Oleh The Act of Storytelling

You are invited to explore the inner thoughts of one of Australia's most successful film, television and digital content producers, Sue Maslin, in this fascinating and expansive discussion on the whys and wherefores of script to screen storytelling.Sue brings a wealth of knowledge to the microphone as she discusses some topical and fundamental idea…

It's the penultimate month of November but it is very much a continuation of all things storytelling on the TAOS podcast. Nick and Lauren discuss 'holding the line', creating space and being present before turnign their attention to a great conversation, and a lot of laughter, with actress, producer, creative director and Melbourne WebFest General …

Nick and Lauren check in bi-continental this month from LA to Sydney to compare keeping on track vs letting go, following words with actions and being grateful for the journey.Then it’s a wonderful ride inside the motivational life of Ali Kadhim, who is, among other things, a Parkour practitioner, martial artist, filmmaker and movement specialist.H…

This month on the podcast, Nick and Lauren turn their attention to the images we allow ourselves in pursuit of our dreams, and the way leadership defines our actions.Then they sit down for a fascinating conversation with actor, filmmaker and teacher, Chum Ehelopola, about the restrictions we place on ourselves when we aim for perfection, establishi…

The importance of self-nourishment as an artist comes into focus this month, as our fearless hosts share poetic verse and moments of vulnerability in a podcast equal parts intimacy and hilarity.Our charismatic guest, Mr. Budi Miller, takes us on a gripping journey through world culture and its influence on his art, in particular the artists’ search…

Welcome to Chapter 2 Podcast 1 and a shiny new version of The Act of Storytelling focussing on challenging the human experience by speaking to people who impact the world through art.And to do just that, this month we sit down with blind, Egyptian-Italian stand-up comedian, Maysa Abouzeid! Sharing stories from the New York stand up scene to creatin…

The Act of Storytelling, Chapter 2 begins in a couple of days... but right now, we are incredibly excited to share the new TAOS theme music, composed by magically talented musician and sound designer, Anita Quayle, and amazingly mixed and mastered by Winnie at Thirty Mill Studios.If, like us, you want to challenge the human experience, head over to…

Like a bumper holiday sale, Podcast 28 delivers on both value and festive cheer.In an attempt to help you combat what can be a confusing time for artists, Nick and Lauren flipped back through the rolodex of storytelling alumni and asked some of the podcast's guests to share the gift of insight on how to deal with the holiday period as a creative. I…

This month Nick and Lauren sit down with Anthony Scundi, actor and General Manager, to discuss Q44 Theatre Company's upcoming production of Shining City by Conor McPherson, starringAnthony Scundi as Ian, Sebastian Gunner as John, Madeline Claire French as Neasa, Nick Cain as LaurenceSet in Dublin, Conor McPherson’s Shining City tells the haunting a…

Spring has sprung, and with it arrives a new podcast that blooms into being! Nick & Lauren discuss universal cycles, the benefits of looking inside yourself for answers, and the 'seasonality' of being aligned as an artist and storyteller at this time of the year. The fabulous Bryce Ives is this month's podcast guest - arts facilitator, theatre and …

Due to some scheduling and sound issues we are a few weeks behind with Podcast 26 this month… but we promise you, it will have been worth the wait!This month Nick and Lauren are on a journey to live intentionally and align with their inner activists and Nick has a few ideas how to make it all happen. And to celebrate the end of winter here in Austr…

Congratulations. Podcast 25 has made it all the way into existence!Nick and Lauren sit down with the wonderfully passionate and inimitable Melbourne writer and broadcaster, Amy Gray. She writes and speaks on topics such as feminism, popular culture, media, parenting and the gentle art of sitting. The podcast is a wildly fun and profanity-laced insi…

Yep, you guessed it. It’s podcast 24 time! Since you last heard from them, Nick has been experiencing the cultural wonders of Japan and Lauren has been focusing on “living with intention”. After swapping stories on some of the great things that came out of April, our favourite Australian storytelling co-hosts sit down with the remarkable Douglas Br…

Podcast 23 has made it’s way into the world, along with a great interview with some very talented and passionate storytelling guests, Sarah Hamilton and Justine Campbell, the creative team behind theatre company Human Animal Exchange.To start us of Nick and Lauren talk about some of the exciting things that have been happening on the Cultural Tempe…

And just like that, we're (finally) back!Welcome to the 3rd successive year of The Act of Storytelling. Nick and Lauren ring in the first podcast of 2016 with a format twist for you to wrap your ears around. They are joined by not one, but two wonderful guests - Chad O'Brien and Emily Wills. The duo speak about their symbiotic creative partnership …

Yep, it's right smack bang in the middle of the craziest time of year! So to calm themselves and focus, Nick and Lauren delve right into the world of product and graphic design with multi-disciplinary design studio owner, Dominic Chong.In a wonderfully exploratory podcast, he tells of his journey from Singapore to Sydney, and how it steeled him for…

The podcast turns a stunning 20 months with today’s release and we’ve decided to celebrate by launching a new project!Nick and Lauren officially discuss the details of The Act of Storytelling Cultural Temperature Blog; going live via the website and social medias, with the goal of featuring great content and storytelling happenings from experts aro…

A month can be an eternity between podcasts.. but we're back for a rockin' October!Nick canvasses revelations around leadership mindset from his month-long vacation, whilst Lauren considers the exhilaration around her latest project and the ability to juggle the multiple responsibilities that such a project requires.Effervescent actor, writer and p…

There is a bit of hilarity on the podcast this month while Lauren and Nick discuss how to get inspired and what to do with your inspiration once you’ve found it in order to make things happen! Then they are “led by colour” into the wonderful and extraordinary world of visual artist, Bethany Smith.Bethany talks about just a few of the amazing projec…

This month on The Act of Storytelling we throw up the idea of how and why we do what we do; Lauren addresses the age old cycle of artistic inspiration and Nick shares some insights on his approach to creative partnerships. We also chat to Brent Logan, a heavy metal artist and youth worker, who talks about his journey from growing up in a small coun…

Bravery and Introspection prove to be hot topics this month, as Nick and Lauren deliver insight into their lives for Podcast 16. They are also lucky enough to sit down with multi-faceted circus maker, Skye Gellmann, to talk about his unique vision of art; delving deep into Skye’s mind to explore audience cognition, the future of circus and an artis…

How do we trust ourselves as artists? What do we need to do to make space for ourselves creatively and find outlets from stress? And how do we learn to understand ourselves and our view of the world so that we can discover the stories that we want to tell? Nick and Lauren discuss some big questions this month! Then they sit down with the talented a…

Welcome to mentally nutritious and trouble-free Podcast 14! This month, Nick and Lauren discuss finding ways to 'switch off' and answer that dreaded conversation opener 'What do you do?'. Their guest this month is the up and coming actress, circus performer, martial artist, phycologist and general all round go-getter, Ann Truong. Ann provides insig…

Welcome to lucky Podcast 13! Nick and Lauren catch up on the interwebs somewhere between Singapore and Sydney to talk about their respective months and synchronicity in life. Then they sit down with award winning, Australian film director and teacher, Robert Marchand to discuss serendipity and opportunity, why it's important to relish the work that…

It's Podcast 12 time! Nick and Lauren catch up on the last couple of months and discuss handling the idea of uncertainty with equilibrium. Then they sit down with much lauded, investigative journalist, Richard Baker, to talk about the fundamentals of storytelling, the part that narrative plays in presenting the facts, how breaking a story can impac…

Recently Nick and Lauren had the great fortune to sit down for a chat with Grant Scicluna, a wonderful Australian director and filmmaker. Grant's Screen Australia funded, mystery drama feature film, Downriver, is currently in post-production and he has some great things to say about seeing projects come to fruition, the collaboration involved in th…

Yes, it's Podcast 11 and nearly xmas! What a month and what a year - Lauren and Nick discuss what they've been up to in December, review some Australian art and discuss the virtues of asking for help with your work and in life. They also sit down with the intelligent and inspiring Helen Duncan, dancer, director and choreographer. She runs the lovel…

Lauren and Nick debate the virtues of creative exploration, pushing the boundaries and trying new things. Then they sit down with the eloquent and brave, Gabriella Rose-Carter, to find out about her years of inspiration in New York, what brought her home to Melbourne and the call to action that she's found in her work as an Actor, Coach, Director a…

On their recent trip to Sydney Lauren & Nick sat down with the Artistic Director of the newly formed The Kings Collective, David Harrison. In this first Storyteller Snapshot they talk to Dave about his artistic transition from Melbourne to Sydney, the King's recent successes at Sydney Fringe and what's next on the agenda! Hosted on Acast. See acast…

This month Nick and Lauren continue their storytelling investigations with casting associate Cinzia Coassin! She is super lovely, productive and driven. She is intent on being “true to who you are”, empowering actors and to pumping time, energy and money back into the Australian industry through her work. There is also quite a bit of discussion thi…

It's a worldly podcast via Skype this month, as we get an update from Lauren and Nick on their journey's this month through LA, London and Istanbul. They are lucky enough to sit down with London-based Australian documentary filmmaker Tom Meadmore to talk about the importance he places on honesty, his enthusiasm for the investigation of the “microco…

This month Nick and Lauren discuss the idea of what we reflect in the stories we tell and give a quick insight into the importance of mind and body health. They also sit down with the inimitable Beau McCafferty, as he gives us his unique perspective on his artistic pursuits and shares his valuable thoughts regarding his talents as a curator in the …

This month Nick and Lauren talk about some storytelling that is integral to the heart of Australia, from Restoring Hope by Melbourne Playback Theatre and the Ethnic Communities’ Council to detention centres and NAIDOC week. They also sit down with the brilliant and witty Natasha Pincus, to relentlessly investigate her storytelling as a filmmaker an…

Inspiration leads Nick and Lauren's discussions this month as they update us on their personal inspiration points, including their latest review of the wonderful Inside Acting Podcast! They are lucky enough to be joined by Creative Director Paul Edwards, from 'excitement agency' Bunch. He takes them through his amazing childhood and his work in man…

This month Lauren and Nick talk about where they're at with this crazy industry and dedicate this month's podcast to mindset. Then they sit down with the talented and hilarious Lulu McClatchy. A multi-talented storyteller - she's an actress. comedian, singer, writer, director… the list goes on! We talk to her about some of the amazing work she's do…

This month Lauren and Nick review their recent masterclass with Aole T. Miller and discuss what else they got up to in March. Then they chat to Jared Marshall; a freelance camera operator, photographer and DOP whose work covers custom photography, commercials, corporate, TV & film projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

This month catch up on Nick’s adventures through South America and Lauren’s show at La Mama, This is What it Feels Like. Then we sit down for an interview with Anita Quayle, contemporary freelance cellist, composer and sound designer as she tells us about her inspiration, collaboration and advice on how to not become complacent with the stories we …

Welcome to The Act of Storytelling podcast hosted by Lauren Bailey and Nick Cain. To get the ball rolling Nick and Lauren touch on their own stories and then get into a great interview with theatremaker Adam J.A. Cass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Oleh The Act of Storytelling

A podcast about Australian storytelling in all its forms, hosted by and featuring Australians in the arts industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Oleh The Act of Storytelling