Georgie Parker (who was part of Nine’s recent coverage of Paris Olympics) and journalist Sarah Burt have launched a new AFLW podcast through 9Podcasts.
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Trailblazers: SBS’s new vodcast series chronicles African-Australian migrants making their mark
In celebration of International Day for People of African Descent on 31 August, SBS presents a new five-part video series showcasing the inspiring stories of African migrants as they forge unique paths in Australia.
From sharing their first impressions of Australia to offering valuable advice for future generations, SBS presents a new vodcast series that showcases the inspiring journeys of African migrants, highlighting their triumphs and challenges as they establish themselves in business, entertainment and other industries across Australia.
Trailblazers has been crafted to support the growing number of young African migrants settling in Australia who speak a range of languages alongside English, as identified by the latest Census data. The bespoke series joins SBS’s slate of regular audio programs in languages spoken across Africa, including Amharic, Arabic, Dinka, French, Oromo, Portuguese, Somali, Swahili and Tigrinya.
Hosted and produced by journalist Sharon Masige, who emigrated to Australia from Uganda 20 years ago, the series explores the diverse experiences that have shaped the lives of African migrants in Australia. Masige also shares reflections on her own journey, offering valuable insights and advice to the next generation of migrants eager to build a life in Australia.
“With this series, I wanted to capture both the rewarding and challenging aspects of life in Australia, sharing stories that will inspire and encourage new migrants,” said Masige.
“Why the title ‘Trailblazers’? Well, forging a unique path is never easy, especially when it challenges family and community expectations. Achieving success on this journey not only paves the way for others, but also motivates the next generation of African migrants who are curious about the opportunities in Australia.”
“This series is important to me as there were some things I wish I had known before moving to Australia. Now, I’m honoured to share advice for others on their journey and am excited for what the next generation of African migrants will bring to Australia.”
The five episodes feature talks with:
- Community engagement manager Wanyika Mshila from Kenya, who built a career in the Australian arts and theatre industry;
- Founder of Sydney’s Little Lagos Ade Adeniyi from Nigeria, who turned his vision for his homeland cuisine into a reality in the Australian restaurant industry;
- Dancer and choreographer Lucky Lartey from Ghana, who is at the forefront of intercultural dance practices in Australia;
- Business entrepreneur Alies Bol from Sudan who brought the richness of African prints to Australia’s activewear industry; and
- Actor, writer and producer Belinda Jombwe from Uganda, who is making her mark in the Australian entertainment industry.
The series is hosted and produced by Sharon Masige, with an all African-Australian crew.
Trailblazers is available now on YouTube and SBS.com.au.
SBS’s flagship settlement guide, Australia Explained, helps new migrants to settle and live well in Australia with practical information in more than 50 languages, across topics like health, housing, employment and more. To learn more about Australia Explained visit sbs.com.au/AustraliaExplained.
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The ABC’s W podcast (all things AFLW) has a major change for the 2024 season, with Chyloe Kurdas replacing Sharni Norder as co-host alongside Sam Lane. Sam explained in the first episode that Sharni was not able to continue her contribution due to her increasing netball commitments.
Seven’s true crime podcast The Truth About Amy sparks key development
The Seven Network’s gripping 7NEWS true crime investigation series The Truth About Amy has led to a major development, with the family of Amy Wensley launching a petition calling for her case to be referred to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) following mounting evidence challenging the original police investigation that ruled the 24-year-old’s death a suicide.
The petition comes ahead of the launch of the 12th episode of The Truth About Amy podcast on Monday, 9 September. The podcast has reached #1 in Australia on the Apple podcast chart and surpassed 700,000 downloads since its launch in June.
Produced by award-winning Seven journalists Alison Sandy and Liam Bartlett, The Truth About Amy reopens the case of the shocking death of the mother-of-two in 2014. Her lifeless body was found in her bedroom in Serpentine, Western Australia, with a gunshot wound to the head.
The groundbreaking podcast series has reignited interest in the case, highlighting details that Amy’s family believes support their call for justice and uncovering several major developments including new evidence to suggest that Amy’s death was not suicide. The series has also prompted WA Police to announce a dedicated new team to re-investigate Amy’s case.
Alison Sandy said: “Upon first hearing of Amy’s case, we knew she had been denied justice. What we didn’t know is how badly she had been let down by authorities and how much evidence was out there that Amy didn’t kill herself.
Seven Network Director of News and Current Affairs and Seven West Media Editor-in-Chief, Anthony De Ceglie, said: “The Truth About Amy is a gripping true story with so many questions still to be answered. The team working on this long-running investigation have been tireless in their efforts to uncover the facts in this case, and I commend them on these latest developments.
“Amy’s story represents a much broader issue which demands national focus. Through our unwavering commitment to impactful journalism and the power of our multi-platform reach across digital, broadcast and print, the case is getting the critical attention it deserves.”
Following the release of the latest podcast episode on Monday, The Truth About Amy will shift to Weekly Conversations editions from September 16, featuring new developments, guest interviews and extensive coverage of an upcoming court hearing involving Amy’s former partner.
All episodes have been supported by editorial coverage across the breadth of Seven West Media’s broadcast, print and digital platforms including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The West Australian, PerthNow, 7NEWS.com.au and The Nightly.
The petition, launched by Amy’s aunt Anna Davey, seeks to gather enough signatures to compel the ODPP to reexamine the investigation and ensure those responsible are held accountable. Details can be found here.
The Truth About Amy is available on the free iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts
The podcast was launched yesterday (Wednesday) and will be available on Spotify, Apple, Megaphone and all major audio streaming channels. It is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.
Here is episode 1.
The first episode of Butter drops in early 2025.
ABC gains 450,000 podcast listeners in August
The ABC has added an additional 456,000 listeners across our podcast offering last month according to the Triton August Podcast ranker released today.
The additional listeners saw our programs achieve a total of 2.82 million monthly listeners, a new record for the ABC since it joined the ranker and maintaining our number 3 podcast publisher rank.
ABC Head of Audio Ben Latimer said: "This is a fantastic result for our team.
It is always heartening to see audiences turn to the ABC during these moments of national importance, like the Olympics."
There were 32 ABC titles in the top 200 ranker with ABC News Top Stories maintaining the number 2 position it achieved for the first time in July.
The ABC had 4 titles in the top 20 with ABC News Top Stories joined by Conversations at #8, ABC News Daily at #11 and ABC Sport Daily moving up 8 spots to #13.
Other ABC titles making big moves in August were The World Today which rose 95 ranks to #59, Quick Smart jumped 53 places to #95 and Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald which moved up 29 places to #117.
Roy and HG — Bludging on the Blindside continued to benefit from their Olympic coverage moving up 17 places for their highest ever rank of #24.
Audiences can enjoy all the ABC’s podcasts for free and ad free on ABC listen.
The Australian Podcast Ranker is a regular monthly snapshot of Australia’s most popular podcasts. The Ranker has been reporting podcast listening in Australia since 2019 and includes a wide cross section of Australian podcast publishers, from both radio and non-radio backgrounds.
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MARLEE AND ME: RONALDO MULITALO
NEW EPISODE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
A unique method of dealing with social media trolls, growing up homeless and the love for his mother make for a captivating new episode of Marlee and Me, with Cronulla Sharks try scoring sensation Ronaldo Mulitalo.
Host Marlee Silva sits down with the enigmatic Sharks speedster to detail his difficult path to realising his NRL dream, which has been anything but smooth and easy.
From growing up in South Auckland before moving with his family to Queensland for a better life, Mulitalo spent some of his childhood homeless and sleeping in the leaky garage of a family friend’s home. There were dark times and plenty of uncertainties, but it was the fearlessness and strength of his Mum which was the guiding light for him and his siblings through it all.
Now one of the most exciting wingers in the game, Mulitalo has made a name for himself through his try scoring acrobatics and a passion on the field that sometimes boils over and gets under his opponents skin. Off the field, he’s larger than life. A true extrovert that describes himself as someone who gets his energy from being around his teammates and having a good time.
This six-part podcast reveals what truly matters most to rugby league’s great athletes Nathan Cleary, Kalyn Ponga, Connor Watson, Johnathan Thurston and Jordan Riki. Watch it on 9Now.
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Karmic lessons and laughs with new SBS podcast ‘Comedy Karma
Join the ever-curious stand-up comedian Aditya Gautam as he chuckles with the funniest South Asian comedians in Australia exchanging stories, gossip and life lessons.
What’s the difference between an ‘assisted’ and ‘arranged’ marriage? What do Jesus and Sachin Tendulkar have in common, and why is it so embarrassing ordering mild food at Indian restaurants?
Laugh with some of the most exciting South Asian comics in Australia as they talk about jokes, race, culture, accents and so much more in SBS Audio’s hot new podcast – Comedy Karma!
Podcast host Aditya Gautam– anauthor, screenwriter and stand-up comedianoriginally from Delhi and now a proud Melbournian – invites those who make a living from making others laugh to spill the chai on the challenges of being a South Asian comedian and finding a sense of identity in a diverse Australia.
Aditya talks candidly about his own experiences, including becoming an Australian citizen and acknowledging his own privilege as a straight, middle-class man while drawing out the experiences of guests who, for example, identify as a “minority within a minority” including LGBTIQ+ people from South Asia.
“These are the funniest South Asian comedians in Australia, taking you into the world of being a funny, brown person and everything about identity, culture and comedy they have learned along the way,” he said.
Packed with anecdotes many of the South Asian diaspora will recognise and relate to, Comedy Karma runs the gamut of South Asian diversity across Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani and Sri Lankan cultures, exploring identity in a diverse Australia in 10 episodes.
Guests include:
Dr Ahmed Kazmi believes laughter is the best medicine. After being ‘a funny doctor’, he decided to try stand-up comedy using his love-life as a gay Pakistani doctor as material. With Aditya he talks about how comedy and media influences culture and how to make a real difference in peoples’ lives.
Sashi Perera is a comedian, writer and recovering lawyer. Now a rising star nominated for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2023, Sashi talks about her previous life as a refugee lawyer, being mistaken as Indian, and being DM’ed by American comedian Hasan Minhaj.
You might recognise the very funny Suraj Kolarkar from God’s Favourite Idiot on Netflix or the SBS Audio podcast My First Year in Australia. The stand-up comedian and actor talks about growing up playing cricket in India, the strict teachers from his childhood, and how being heckled on the street before a gig stopped him telling a joke about being an Uber driver.
Suren Jayemanne is a comedian, writer and actor known for his comedy on SBS and the ABC. In his conversation with Aditya, he talks about how a flight to Edinburgh helped him write his most told joke and how he gets around being embarrassed when ordering mild food at Indian restaurants.
Melbourne comedian, writer and actor Urvi Majumdar has performed to packed audiences at Australia’s biggest writing and comedy festivals. On the podcast, she talks about her dad who loves a fresh fruit bargain, and how both her dad and partner love Excel spreadsheets.
Comedy Karma is available to listen now on the SBS Audio app through the new destination channel SBS South Asian, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, LiSTNR and wherever else you stream podcasts.
KICPOD EXTENDS SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH LISTNR
LiSTNR, Australia’s no. 1 podcast sales representation network*, is thrilled to announce that KICPOD, one of Australia’s most popular podcasts, has extended its partnership with LiSTNR.
Hosted by Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith — two of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, authors, and healthy living advocates — KICPOD has become a standout in the podcasting world.
Launched five years ago, KICPOD regularly appears in Australia’s top 50 most listened-to podcasts**. Known for its deep and meaningful conversations on wellness, mental health, and life’s challenges, KICPOD offers listeners a relatable and engaging discussion on the topics that matter most.
Henshaw and Smith have built one of the world’s most holistic wellness empires with Kic, further establishing their influence in the wellness and lifestyle space. Their enthusiasm for continuing the partnership with LiSTNR highlights the platform’s role in amplifying their podcast’s reach and supporting their mission to deliver impactful content.
Henshaw and Smith said of the announcement: “We are thrilled to have signed on again with the incredible team at LiSTNR. What we have been able to achieve together over the last few years has been amazing, and we’re excited for what’s ahead!”
LiSTNR Original Podcasts Head of Entertainment and Culture, Sam Cavanagh, commented on the extension: “Steph and Laura are industry leaders in building community. Their KICPOD podcast is a 2-way conversation with their audience and exemplifies the power and intimacy of podcasting. We are excited to support their ongoing success and look forward to exploring new opportunities together for years to come.”
KICPOD, along with other popular LiSTNR podcasts, is available on the LiSTNR app. New KICPOD episodes are available every Monday and Wednesday morning.
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Sydney podcaster Megan Pustetto pleads guilty to breaching AVO
A lawyer for Megan Pustetto, who hosts celebrity gossip podcast So Dramatic, formally entered guilty pleas to two counts of contravening a prohibition or restriction in an AVO on her client’s behalf in Waverley Local Court on Wednesday.
The pleas follow dramas with Dannii Erskine, who appeared on the Seven Network’s Bride and Prejudice in 2019 and was recently granted a 52-day apprehended personal violence order against Pustetto.
Details of the breaches remain unknown, with her lawyer telling the court representations were still to be made over the police facts.
The AVO was taken out after Pustetto published several pieces on her So Dramatic podcast and website claiming Erskine had faked her own death.
Erskine later came forward and revealed she was very much alive, and the death claim was a result of her Instagram account being hacked.
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Interesting collaboration with Sky News and NBC
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9Podcasts launches Rotten Apple: a bold new series shedding light on whistleblowers and survivor stories
They were once hailed as town heroes, individuals who dominated every sphere and commanded every room. However, the rot set in when they exploited their power to manipulate entire communities and prey on the most vulnerable. How did these abuses go undetected for so long? Why were credible reports silenced for so many years?
Rotten Apple, a compelling new podcast series from 9Podcasts and acclaimed investigative journalist Camille Bianchi – known for her award-winning work on The Nurse – delves into these pressing questions.
From Tasmania and beyond, this podcast series reveals the conditions these bad apples need to thrive across communities, and what happens to the whistleblowers who refuse to look the other way. It uncovers harrowing stories of abuse while shining a light on the courageous individuals who bravely share their truths.
Camille Bianchi said: “It is difficult to fathom the level and scale of child sexual abuse in Australia, but we cannot overlook the incredible bravery and resilience of victim survivors and the whistleblowers who have refused to turn a blind eye – often at great personal cost. Their stories deserve to be heard and acknowledged, and Rotten Apple provides that platform.”
Del Fordham, 9Podcasts Content Director, said: “Rotten Apple is more than just a podcast; it is an important celebration of the whistleblower and a poignant reminder of the emotional and psychological toll that comes with sharing one’s story. Through Camille’s incredible investigative work, this powerful project hopes to spark conversations and inspire action within communities, fostering an environment where silence is no longer an option.”
Rotten Apple is now available for streaming on all major podcast platforms, with new episodes released weekly.
News Corp today launched a new podcast Witness: William Tyrrell, which sets out to uncover the truth about the police investigation into the disappearance of William Tyrrell in September 2014.
This should never have happened in Australia, and we need your help: Dan Box
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9NEWS PODCAST HANNAH’S STORY WINS PODCAST OF THE YEAR
9News Queensland producer Jessica Lodge (right) and 9News Queensland presenter Melissa Downes
with 9Podcast editor Adam Buncher
9News Queensland presenter, Melissa Downes and producer Jess Lodge, added another gong to their collection, for their podcast sensation Hannah’s Story, at the 2024 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs).
The powerhouse team were awarded for their top-tier investigative journalism, taking out Podcast of the Year (National), with Jess Lodge also taking home the title of Best Podcast Producer (National).
Hannah’s Story, presented by 9News Queensland presenter Melissa Downes, produced by 9News Queensland’s Jessica Lodge, and edited by Adam Buncher of 9Podcasts, has become the benchmark for 9News podcasts since its release in 2023.
Hannah’s Story delivered a compelling account of domestic violence, focusing on one of the most horrifying cases in Australia’s history; the horrific murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children by her estranged husband Rowan Baxter. Its powerful storytelling has raised awareness and ignited important conversations about coercive control, extending beyond the ears of listeners, now playing a pivotal role in education initiatives.
The true crime-hit has been recognised previously for its riveting storytelling, winning the Mid-Year Walkley Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women, the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Podcast, the Australian Podcast Spotlight Award, as well as the prestigious Gold Award at the New York Festival Radio Awards.
Melissa Downes said: “It is an honour to be recognised at the ACRAs for Hannah’s Story. To have shared the Clarke family’s story and to watch it embraced by listeners, has been a privilege. Adam, Jess and I are thrilled that it has sparked conversations and raised awareness of such an important topic.
“We also couldn’t be more proud of Jess and her very deserved recognition for best podcast producer.”
Jess Lodge said: “It has been incredibly gratifying to see our podcast make an impact. Being able to share Hannah Clarke and her children’s story on a national and international stage has been an absolute privilege, it is a credit to the Clarke family and Small Steps 4 Hannah for helping us share their story.”
Kylie Blucher, Managing Director of Nine Queensland, said: “It is clear that Hannah’s Story has captivated listeners across the country and the recognition that the team behind it has received is so well deserved. We are incredibly proud. What Melissa, Jess and Adam have achieved underlines the 9News commitment to deep exploration of issues such as domestic violence, delivering stories that really matter. It is a testament to their empathy and hard work that Hannah’s Story leaves a lasting impact, making a real difference in people’s lives.”
Melissa and Jess’ award-winning talent is evident in their follow-up podcast, The Ultimate Sacrifice, which details the terrible events that claimed the lives of two brave Queensland police officers, Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold, who were murdered in a shocking ambush at Wieambilla, Queensland.
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