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StoryArts Festival 2019 - George Ivanoff
Oct 09, 2019
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USQ’s Phoenix Radio is proud to support the StoryArts Festival Ipswich, as the event’s “Media Partner”. This week and next, you’re meeting a whole range of writers and illustrators who are in town for the festival. Some of them don’t have far to travel, living right here in southeast Queensland. Others have flown from in from interstate and overseas. Tyler Brennan speaks with George Ivanoff who writes books for children and teens — both fiction and non-fiction. His books include school readers, library reference books, chapter books, novelettes, novels and even a short story collection. So far, he's had 119 books published and there are more on the way.
Jess Clarke's Hour of Power - Christopher Sequeira from The Super Australians
Oct 09, 2019
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The Super Australians is described as "a graphic chapter-novel in the grand tradition of superhero team sagas, created by twelve combos of writer and artist, totalling 24 main creators (and a couple of able, supporting guest-talents); an assemblage of 26 of some of Australia’s most loved and accomplished comics writers and artists!" Jess Clarke caught up with editor Christopher Sequeira at Comic Con in Brisbane.
Jess Clarke's Hour of Power - Comic artist Nicola Scott
Oct 09, 2019
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Sydney based comic artist, Nicola Scott is famous for her work on Birds of Prey, Secret Six, Teen Titans, Earth 2, Wonder Woman and now Black Magick. Jess Clarke caught up with her at Comic Con in Brisbane.
Back By Popular Demand - Are You Smarter Than A Chicken?
Oct 05, 2019
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In which Ryan pits Jack against a chicken to see who knows more about NRL
Bright Morning Boys - New music from The Plane Sailors
Oct 03, 2019
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Better Now is the new single from Brisbane four-piece rock band The Plane Sailors. The brains, the brawn and the image of The Plain Sailors, Curtis Hooper, joins The Bright Morning Boys to discuss the band's history and latest tunes.
Bright Morning Boys - Dave Gleeson from The Angels
Oct 03, 2019
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When it comes to two of the greatest rockbands in Australian history, they don't get much better than The Angels and The Baby Animals. For the first time, these two legendary bands are joining forces and heading out onto the road for a massive national tour. Nick Mollenhauer from The Bright Morning Boys speaks with current lead singer with The Angels, Dave Gleeson:
Bright Morning Boys - New Brisbane record label 4000 Records
Sep 30, 2019
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John Russell, founder of 4000 Records, talks about his desire to foster creativity, provide a space for innovation, expression and give a voice to the low-fi, dreamy rockers of Brisbane. He says he hopes someone out there in the big bold music world will take notice of his bands and give them a bigger stage to play on. Why the name 4000 Records? It's so obvious, you'll kick yourself when John explains to Alisdair Artesi.
Quiz of Quizzes S02E17 - Double
Sep 27, 2019
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Riley Wilton, Spencer Howson, Courtney Heck and Mitch Drake return with double the fun, double the questions and infinite doubling of points in the latest episode of Quiz of Quizzes!
Back By Popular Demand - Why Ipswich is the place to be these school holidays
Sep 25, 2019
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Prompted by a claim that Ipswich has become "the forgotten town", Ryan and Jack set about devising a school holiday ad campaign for the city. But, will their slogan start a war with another southeast Queensland city?!
Back By Popular Demand - X-Stacy star Trent Sellars
Sep 25, 2019
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Margery Forde's 90s coming-of-age tale "X-Stacy" opens at the Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills, on October 11. The season runs till October 13. Trent Sellars, who plays Paul, explains "X-Stacy" to Ryan and Jack.
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