The frankie Podcast

Latest Episodes:

great job! with susie jones Oct 18, 2018

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Susie Jones is a commissioning editor of documentaries at SBS and all-round TV expert who has more than a few words of wisdom for anyone who wants to score a job in show biz.
Listen to this ep if you want to know about:

Working in TV in Australia and the UK
How to turn work experience into an actual paying job
What it’s like working for Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley
The importance of ‘crappy’ jobs
Why being a sticky beak can be good for your career
How your uni project can end up on the ABC
Why Rockhampton in Central QLD is such an inspiration

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great job! with roz campbell Oct 05, 2018

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We chat to Roz Campbell, social entrepreneur and founder of Tsuno, about using design to do good in the world (and help fight period poverty).
Listen to this ep if you want to know about:

The power of googling
Starting a business when you’re still at uni
Crowdfunding do’s and don’ts
DIY marketing
Accidentally becoming a period campaigner
What it’s like having a garage full of pads

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great job! with penny modra Sep 27, 2018

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Jo Walker talks to Penny Modra, owner and operator of The Good Copy – a writing school, publisher and one-stop shop for folks who like to read and write.
Listen to this ep if you want to know about:

How to make money as a writer (it happens!),
Starting your own mag
Loads of good and useful tips for writers
Starting a business (eek!)
Getting up super early in the morning
Being nervous but doing it anyway
And some great grammar tips too

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Jeremy Wortsman (art + illustration) - Meet The Judges - frankie Good Stuff Awards Dec 04, 2017

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Art and illustration judge Jeremy Wortsman runs the creative production and representation studio Jacky Winter. In this chat, he tells us what it takes to make it in the world of visual art, and how no mistake is impossible to recover from.

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Grace McQuilten (community) - Meet The Judges - frankie Good Stuff Awards Dec 04, 2017

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According to our community judge Grace McQuilten, ambition and talent are nowhere near as important as determination and persistence. Listen in to our convo to find out how to launch a social enterprise that can make a real difference.

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Benjamin Law (writing + podcasts) - Meet The Judges - frankie Good Stuff Awards Dec 04, 2017

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Our writing and podcasts judge is the one and only Benjamin Law – journalist, TV screenwriter and teller of filthy jokes. Hear how Ben made a name for himself in the industry and how he goes about juggling so many creative projects at once.

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Beci Orpin (design) - Meet The Judges - frankie Good Stuff Awards Dec 04, 2017

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Beci Orpin is synonymous with cool design. She’s also our design judge in the 2018 frankie Good Stuff awards. In this interview, she tells us how she makes time for her career and kids, and where her distinctive haircut came from.

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Marc Fennell (video) - Meet The Judges - frankie Good Stuff Awards Dec 04, 2017

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We’re pretty chuffed to have Marc Fennell judging the video category of this year’s Good Stuff awards. He told us all about his broadcasting career, the lessons you can learn from angry people online, and what makes a movie special.

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Jenny Kee (fashion) - Meet The Judges - frankie Good Stuff Awards Dec 04, 2017

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Fashion designer Jenny Kee is a living legend – and our Good Stuff fashion judge. In this interview, she reminisces about her creative partnership with Linda Jackson, and explains how she went about making stuff that was truly original.

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Tess McCabe (small business) - Meet The Judges - frankie Good Stuff Awards Dec 04, 2017

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Small business judge Tess McCabe is a wearer of many hats: graphic designer, publisher, marketing superstar and sharer of wisdom. She breaks down what you need to know to get started in business and how to deal with procrastination.

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