Interview with Tim Ferguson

In 2013 I had to conduct a series of recordings for MIX 106.3’s digital radio station ‘Canberra 100‘, created to promote 100 years since the birth of Australia’s capital.

One of these recordings was to speak to personalities of Canberra, so I reached out to Tim Ferguson – a TV personality and comedian who is part of a comedy trio The Doug Anthony All-Stars that got their start in the heart of Canberra’s CBD.

Out of the 30 minute raw chat, only 45 seconds of it got used for a radio vignette. But I kept the interview, thinking I could re-use it one day. Over the years and many portable hard drives later, I thought I had completely lost the file until I found it one weekend.

It was good enough to tweak it a tiny bit (remove dated references of upcoming books that have now been published) and I released it through My Geek Culture.

Enjoy.

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Podcast Archive: The Nik and Stew Variety Hour (2011)

In 2011, Nik Stuart and Stewart Howard hosted a comedy podcast full of discussion, interviews, and odd-ball sketches, and produced by Matt Fulton.

Called The Nik & Stew Variety Hour, the 20 minute average length podcast was heavily produced and designed to listen to on the train or drive to and from work.

Video was also filmed for small stunts that were mentioned in the show, along with its own website, Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Season One was a podcast-only show consisting of eight episodes.

Season Two became a live late night show on B105 Brisbane, and ran for five episodes.

The show ended as the team became involved in other projects.

 

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Podcasts: Gold Coast Women of the Year and Reef 2050

So, what’s been happening since we spoke last?

Well, two podcasts that I had been producing got officially launched.

Gold Coast Women of the Year.

Hosted by Brooke Stoddart, this five episode podcast series focused on successful business women who have a strong connection with the Gold Coast. You can download the series here via iTunes or stream via Spotify.

Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan.

An eight episode series hosted by Vanessa Barratt interviewing farmers, scientists, and and many others in the field of agriculture, conservation and government departments about the future of water quality and farming. You can download the series here.

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Short Audio Story: Make It Last (2019)

In March 2019 I entered a RODE competition to create a two minute podcast about any topic I wanted, in order to win some great podcasting products. (I didn’t win, but I don’t care).

From my brain was “Make It Last” – a two minute feature based on my grandparents. I was lucky enough to have them in my life until my late 30s, and cherished every moment with them.

In 2014, I recorded interviews with them about their experience living during the World War II period. I had some off-cuts, which showed their personalities more than anything. Grandad (Fred), Nanna Shirley and Nanna Hazel got together over a coffee (with assistance from Mum) and they chatted our ears off. Unfortunately Pa (Ron) had passed away in 1991, so I wasn’t lucky enough to record anything from him… even though I was 10 at the time.

Grandad (Fred) passed away in 2016. Nanna Shirley passed away in 2017. Nanna Hazel passed away in 2021.

I love them and miss them, terribly. But I have these recordings which I will cherish forever.

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