All The Best is for new Australian storytelling. Hear from a Melbourne-based cannibal, how the Australian Wallabies used theatre workshops to improve their game, anxiety attacks in a Tantric sex class, and what the shopping centre Santa Claus is really thinking, all on All The Best. We're a weekly radio show and podcast produced at FBi Radio in Sydney in association with SYN and Triple R in Melbourne, and broadcast nationally via the Community Radio Network. We’ve been telling stories in a…
What would the mixtape of your life sound like? What were the key moments that you think made you the person that you are today? In this episode, students from the University of Melbourne share some of the key moments that have defined their lives or the lives of the subjects they interviewed. The First Champion by Erielle Sudario Are you an anime fan? Have you heard of Beyblade? In this story,…
Is there a spot near a body of water that feels like home to you? You know, like a stream, a lake or a river? This week is a reminder that these natural spaces that we come to value are our responsibility and we have to protect them. Flying Fox by Thomas Phillips A flying fox colony roosts in the trees by the banks of the Yarra. Meet the scientist trying to understand them. Produced by Thomas…
This episode is about observation, self-awareness and awareness of the world, of course, surveillance. A special shout-out to the audio unit of the University of Melbourne. Bird Watching by Lewis Weir In our first story, we are immediately reminded that there are many ways to experience the world. Jack O'Leary teaches us in this next story that bird watching is more than what you can see.…
This week is all about reducing your screen time and taking a look around your local. This could just be observing the places and things around you, or trying to hold onto memories of what was. Roaming David by Nili Javid Roaming David, follows a local legend of North Melbourne, @roaming_david on Instagram, who documents the small but fascinating quirks of North and West Melbourne. Production and…
This week is a fit check. Sort of ... This week is all about the ways that we choose to present ourselves to the world. Whether we are looking for affirmation or planning to go against societal expectations. Bring a hat by Sam Elkin Our first story was originally Performed as part of QueerStories live storytelling event in Mparntwe last year. Sam explores a space between gender affirming care and…
Beyond the Bars was a co-production between Race Matters, All The Best and 3CR, and we extend our thank you to all those involved for letting us share on the fbi airwaves. This episode features excerpts from the interviews conducted at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre for Beyond the Bars on 3CR in greater Victoria. This broadcast was hosted by Shiralee Hood, Tash Norris and Nayuka Hood. And an extra…
This one is for the rebels and the rule breakers! If you like to stick it to the man or you just like testing boundaries, then this one's for you. This episode looks at pirate radio, a case of kite smuggling and bookmarks that should be illegal. Pirate Radio by Lindsey Vassallo Lindsey takes us through pirate radio history; sailing through sound waves and evading the authorities. Produced by…
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word iconic? This week we explore this idea of 'iconic'! Whether it's a grimy underground club, a 120-year-old train station or a photo that became viral for a really interesting reason. David & Goliath by Lou Walsh Lou's takes us to Brunswick in Melbourne to tell the tale of a tiny little bistro. Producer: Louis Walsh Featuring:…
Happy Pride! While Pride shouldn't just be confined to a month, one of our audio producers described this time of year as " ... a breath let go that you didn't know you were holding." This episode is for everyone, but especially for those who have been waiting to exhale and looking forward to living every day with pride. It's about resistance and being seen in a time when queer and trans…
Unlike your favourite rom-com, dating and romance can be messy and complicated. Recently, the amazing Danni Stewart, producer, artist, and member of the All The Best family (because no one ever really leaves ATB, right?), launched a new podcast called Crip Love , focused on the intersection of disability and love. … initially it was gonna be a much more conventional, traditional kind of podcast,…