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Art of AI and Machine Dec 27, 2019

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, painting robots and self-driving cars. Where is it all heading? and will the artist survive? A discussion with the makers of the documentary film, Machine with director Justin Krook, co-writer/producer Luke Mazzaferro, automated driving specialist Miklos Kiss and artist Pindar Van Arman.
Written, spoken and produced by Roly Skender.
Info on the film from the website - www.machine.movie
MACHINE is a film about Artificial Intelligence – the most radical new technology of our time. What is AI, how is it created and what will it mean for the way we work, play, live and learn? What will happen when we’re no longer the smartest ones on the planet? And who, if anyone, is controlling the rise of this new technology?
MACHINE talks to world-renowned experts, the people who are creating, researching and controlling this new technology. Story chapters address many of the key issues at stake – AI companions, the dilemma of driverless cars, autonomous warfare, using AI to create human super-intelligence and the very real possibility of a Robot Apocalypse. At times optimistic, thought-provoking and awe-inspiring, MACHINE looks not only at the practical applications of AI, but also the ethical questions raised by these new developments.
MACHINE is directed by Justin Krook and produced by the team behind Chef’s Table.

Gatekeepers Oct 06, 2019

There’s at least three different types of ideas that I could imagine making next for this podcast.
On one side, there’s the perfect one. It would probably be a 2-4 hour multi-part series. A dreamy exploration into a previously unknown space. It’s kind of dark, but in a comfortable way, with some serious emotional punch, most likely at the end.
On the other side is the second type of idea I might consider making. It’s a bit more old-school. Bright, lively 20-30 minute conversations. It would feature open-ended interviews with interesting people, sharing of knowledge… but I’m not so sure that’s where I want to go right now.
The third type of podcast I might make, is the one that takes you on a very short journey to somewhere unknown. It may be as simple as going up a staircase. It’s a 5-10 minute experience that provides a different perspective on the world, before returning back to where it started.
Today’s episode is one of these third type of ideas. It’s a story called Gatekeepers. I hope you enjoy it.

Livecast Love Letter Sep 18, 2019

A hot bath leads to a podcast adventure like no other. Livecast is a live audio streaming platform released by Castbox in April 2019. This episode explores some of the surprising characters, interactions and relationships formed since its inception. Could live audio chatting be the throwback future of social media?
Special Thanks - JoshuaH, MichaelS, BbKaye, Ashton and the Livecast Community, plus Gene Woo and the Castbox team.
Written, spoken and produced by Roly Skender.
Music by Roly Skender except 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' cover by BbKaye.
Castbox/Livecast - www.castbox.fm
BbKaye on Youtube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-ER5qrVIXKf09okgzAYTQ
The Livecast (Something Like a Song) Workshop - www.castbox.fm/vb/178175658

Modded Art with Alan Butler Aug 13, 2019

Irish, Dublin based artist Alan Butler likes to break things and make things, including a shot-for-shot recreation of Godfrey Reggio's 1983 visual masterpiece, Koyaanisqatsi, which features a haunting soundtrack by Philip Glass. Meanwhile, in the same visual universe, Detective Chang makes a complicated arrest.
Special thanks to Alan Butler - http://www.alanbutler.info
Check out Mr Chang at Twitch.tv/Lord_Kebun

The Corrick Collection and The Man that Walked Backwards Jul 17, 2019

A step backwards with a family of travelling performers who left a moving legacy for the appreciation of all over 100 years later. Special thanks to Sally Jackson, The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Mr Shade and the Marvellous Corricks.
The Corrick's on the NFSA Website
https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/corrick-tour
Highlights from the Corrick Collection
https://youtu.be/uOJE74dCY7w
Street Scenes of Perth (1907) - featuring the man walking backwards.
https://youtu.be/Tbg6DVRajpM

Fringe World... It's Complicated Mar 05, 2019

This episode takes a candid look at the Perth Fringe World Festival through the eyes of Artists and audiences. The event grew exponentially in a relatively short space of time, from a pilot program in 2011 of 23 events. By 2018 it had become the third biggest Fringe Festival in the world. A range of interviews and discussions explore how the Festival benefits audiences and the arts community, and in the case of a venue hub called Noodle Palace, how it also has the potential to go terribly wrong. As you’ll see... It’s complicated.
Thanks to the voices of Magnus Danger Magnus, Clara Cupcakes, Logy (Logy on Fire), Georgia Deguara (Yuck Circus), Ralph McCubbin Howell & Hannah Smith (Troll), Tomás Ford, plus audience folks - Simon and Selena, Travis and James.
Special thanks to Alisa Voss (vocals) and Izaac Masters (piano) on 'Ave Maria'.
Sound design by Frankensound.
Written, spoken and produced by Roly Skender.

Portrait of a Coincidence Jan 24, 2019

A chance meeting in a foreign place reveals more than expected.
Special thanks to James Nagy for this story of synchronicity.
Soundtrack by Roly Skender

The Dark Heart of MONA Dec 16, 2018

MONA (The Museum of Old and New Art) in Hobart, Tasmania is the largest privately funded Art Museum in the southern hemisphere. It's been called a museum of sex and death, and was once described by its enigmatic founder David Walsh as a subversive, adult, Disneyland. But how might MONA be changing?
Special thanks to interviewees Pippa Mott, Alex Johnston and Tim the bus driver.
Written, spoken and produced by Roly Skender.
Music composition and guitar by Roly Skender.

Australiyaniality Part III - More Questions Oct 29, 2018

This is the final episode of a three part series which follows the development of the art exhibition Australiyaniality, curated by Sharon Tassicker through the Janet Holmes a Court Gallery, led by artist Matthew McVeigh.
We also meet performance artist Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa, writer/actor Peter Docker and hear again from Western Desert artist Curtis Taylor.
This podcast covers topics including appropriation in art, dot painting, racism, Australia Day and the value(or otherwise) of the acronym POC.
The Exhibition
https://www.australiyaniality.com/
Matt McVeigh
https://www.mattmcveigh.com.au/
Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa
https://www.grewaltwins.com/home/sukhjitkaurkhalsa
Peter Docker
https://www.fremantlepress.com.au/contributors/peter-docker
Curtis Taylor
http://wedontneedamap.com.au/about/artists/curtis-taylor
Sound design by Roly Skender. Extra music from Stoney Joe - www.stoneyjoe.com

Australiyaniality Part II - Births are Messy Oct 09, 2018

Australiyaniality, Part II - Births are Messy
The search for identity continues... we're covering a lot of ground so here's a map.
Get the Name Right
Liyan
The Curator
Birth
Blood on the Walls
Births are Messy
It's Seven Hours Drive
Elizabeth Durack and Eddie Burrup
Sex Toy
Featuring Sharon Tassicker (Curator), artists Curtis Taylor, Martine Perret and Matt McVeigh. Plus the strange history of Elizabeth Durack.
The Exhibition
https://www.australiyaniality.com/
Martine Perret
https://martineperret.photoshelter.com/
Curtis Taylor
http://wedontneedamap.com.au/about/artists/curtis-taylor
Matt McVeigh
https://www.mattmcveigh.com.au/

Australiyaniality Part I - Songlines Aug 15, 2018

How do Songlines work across the Australian Continent?
A Songline is 'one of the paths across the land (or sometimes the sky) which mark the route followed by localised "creator-beings" during the Dreaming. The paths of the songlines are recorded in traditional songs, stories, dance, and painting.'
I was asked to participate in an exhibition project called Australiyaniality by my artist friend Matt McVeigh, which opened up the opportunity to explore my own thoughts on Australian identity, while meeting new artists and cultural leaders along the way. They were able to shed some light on the Songlines and how they connect to people and land.
This is part one of a series that will explore further questions around Australian identity and the artists choosing to question it.
Australiyaniality website - www.australiyaniality.com

Brothers & Sisters - The Music of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Jul 09, 2018

The Grammy award-winning soundtrack to the 2000 Cohen Brothers film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" helped spark a folk revival, sending countless echoes forward in time. This episode follows one of those reflections, looking back at a project that brought together a unique mix of musicians for a series of concerts at the Perth Fringe World Festival in 2015. What made it special? We found a few unexpected answers.
Thanks Brothers & Sisters!
Jonathan Brain, Claire Coleman, Ivan Gian Piero, Chris Horan, Suzanne Ingelbrecht, Donna Iverson, Brad Jeffrey, Carl Jensen, Kate Jensen, Myki Jonez, Dave Lawrence, Rolf Liedel, Rosie Logie (special thanks for co-opting ‘The Younger Sibling Singers’ Sophie, Neve and Cedar, Janelle Morse, Joe Scholz, Elisa Siipola, Roly Skender, Aaron Sopolinski, Sara Tout and Bridget Turner.
and Daniel James Grant for the photo. @misterdangrant

Working in the Theatre May 09, 2018

Episode 6 - You are in a dark room surrounded by artists. How safe is this space? Theatre stories and skeptical conversations.
Spoken and produced by Roly Skender. Additional voice performances by Anonymous man and Joobilant Grande. Bad jazz music by Roly Skender.

The Virtual Busker Mar 18, 2018

Episode 006 - A challenging interactive projection art project with a number of twists and turns.
Special thanks to the Ruah Centre, Northbridge and the amazing work they do for homelessness in Perth:
www.ruah.org.au
including the 50 Lives, 50 Homes campaign
https://www.ruah.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Housing_and_Homelessness_Ruah.pdf
Written, spoken and composed by Roly Skender.
Additional music by Stoney Joe - www.stoneyjoe.com

A Very Bright Morning Feb 28, 2018

Episode 005 - A new pair of sunglasses and a trip to the beach lead to a groundbreaking decision.
Written, spoken and composed by Roly Skender

Beaufort Street Mural Feb 02, 2018

Episode 4 - The highs and lows of public art, as seen through the lens of a street mural on Beaufort St in Mt Lawley.
Written and spoken by Roly Skender
Guest appearance by Shady
Music by Roly Skender and Stoney Joe
The Worst of Perth article - https://theworstofperth.com/2014/11/04/pigalle-artisanal-dogging-on-beaufort/
Video of the paint going down - https://youtu.be/yteAa_T7Itg

The Treasury Jan 12, 2018

Episode 3 - A pitch for a new project turns into something quite different, culminating in a dangerous situation or two.
Spoken and produced by Roly Skender. Music by Roly Skender and Stoney Joe.

Waltzing Mandarin Jan 03, 2018

Episode 2 - Re-cut from the now-defunct non-starter podcast, 'The Outspoken Inn'. Roly is joined by Grant Shade (Shady) from the Film Shapes podcast. Apart from chronicling the 'worst gig ever', this episode covers country music, Townes Van Zandt, Chinese Opera and the Australian folk ballad, Waltzing Matilda.
Spoken by Roly Skender and Grant Shade
Produced by Roly Skender
Additional music and sound:
Bama Country, Eternity, Robocalypse2, Quirky Dog by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0: By Attribution license.
Blackwood River, Smoke and Fire by Stoney Joe - www.stoneyjoe.com
Beijing Opera Dadengian performed by Shengsu Li.
Waltzing Matilda original recording by John Collinson.

Tree Projections Dec 28, 2017

Episode 1 - A journey to find the most interesting way to throw projected light at trees. Roly talks about the work of Craig Walsh and his intro to tree projections through a gig at the Fairbridge Folk Festival, leading to the unexpected birth of a mathematical, algorithmic entity called 'Tree Boss'.
Spoken and produced by Roly Skender. 'Big Rock' by Stoney Joe.

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