Each episode is a self-contained example of the fantastic work by the amazing students & staff at the University of Southern Queensland with topics ranging from news, sport, history, and science.
For The Record - Fatal Shark Attack on the GC
Sep 09, 2020
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For the first time in 62 years, the Gold Coast is grieving due to a fatal shark attack. Nick Slater, a 46 year old Gold Coast local was killed by what is believed to be a great white shark around 5:00pm at Greenmount Beach yesterday. With all beaches between Coolangatta and Burleigh Heads closed today, you have to be wondering what the community impact of this tragic event is. Joining us we have local surf reporter Terry ‘Tappa’ Teece.
For The Record - The Hunt For ScoMo
Sep 09, 2020
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For 'Try Something New', Tyler Brennan wanted to interview a Prime Minister. The six week 'Hunt For ScoMo' concludes today!
For The Record - Surviving COVID in Antarctica
Sep 09, 2020
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At the start of For the Record we set out to talk to people on every continent about how Covid-19 has impacted them. We’ve already visited Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Africa. Now, in our final week, there’s only one place left - the great frozen land to our south - Antarctica! On the line with us now is David Knoff, station leader at the Davis Research Station.
For The Record - Dan Barrett's podcast and streaming recommendations
Sep 09, 2020
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Dan Barrett from the 'Always Be Watching' podcast joins Gabby and Tyler to recommend something for your eyes ('Raised By Wolves') and something for your ears ('Hacks on Tap').
The Positive Film Buff - RIP Chadwick Boseman
Sep 04, 2020
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Incapable of hating films or even seeing any flaws in them, Levi Paton is 'The Positive Film Buff'. This week's review: 'Black Panther' (2018)! For more Positive Film Buff reviews, tune in to InvincAbility, Fridays 1-2.30pm on Phoenix Radio.
The Positive Film Buff - The One and Only Ivan (2020)!
Sep 03, 2020
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Incapable of hating films or even seeing any flaws in them, Levi Paton is 'The Positive Film Buff'. This week's review: 'The One and Only Ivan' (2020)! For more Positive Film Buff reviews, tune in to InvincAbility, Fridays 1-2.30pm on Phoenix Radio.
For The Record - AFLGF, Facebook, Father's Day and more!
Sep 03, 2020
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In this week's 'For The Record': Dan Barrett ('Always Be Watching' podcast) reviews 'The Boys' and 'Rabbit Hole', you'll hear how COVID-19 has been playing out in Brazil, 'Try Something New' sees Byron watching (and pretty much hating on ) one of Gabby's favourite films, USQ's Prof Jane Summers talks about Brisbane scoring the AFL Grand Final, Maylee looks at Father's Day plans 2020, Russell sums up the week's pop culture news, and USQ's Dr Andrew Maxwell explains the stoush between Facebook and the mainstream media. Hosted by Tyler Brennan and Gabrielle O'Brien. Production team: Zaine Harvey, Jake West, Maylee Flannery and Byron Queale.
Career Insights - Hidden Job Market
Aug 31, 2020
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What on earth is the hidden job market? And how can you get ahead and get noticed in this space? USQ Industry Relationships Consultant Katie Baker is here to help clear the air in the employability space, and to help you realise your career goals. USQ Career Development Practitioner Shayne Lorac-Moon is here with all the hot tips on finding your way through the hidden job market. Powered by the University of Southern Queensland and Phoenix Radio.Produced by USQ Creative Arts student Byron Queale
Quiz of Quizzes - S04E09 Trip
Aug 28, 2020
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Surprises are just around the corner as Mitch, Courtney, Dylan and Spencer prepare to quiz each other around the theme 'Trip'!
For The Record - Broncos, Baking Bread and Energy-efficient Supermarkets
Aug 26, 2020
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In this week's episode: a major supermarket says it will turn all 555 of its stores carbon-neutral and renewable (but how?), Channel Seven's Ben Davis breaks down the big Broncos news (anyone out there looking for a coaching job?), COVID International looks at how Kenya has been coping with the pandemic, and in 'Try Something New' Maylee has a go at baking bread (eat your heart out Nigella Lawson!) Produced by Jake West, Byron Queale, Maylee Flannery and Zaine Harvey. Presented and co-produced by Tyler Brennan and Gabrielle O'Brien.
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