Episodes
Country Stars and New Ventures: Exciting Updates with the McCormacks
This week, join Chrissy Mack and Trevor McCormack as they share exciting news about the Country Stars Australia competition. Chrissy sits down with Trevor, Dave Keresztes, and Shelley Blair to discuss their latest musical venture. Discover what’s on the horizon for these talented artists and get an ...
Harmony Across Cultures: A Conversation with Michael Atherton
Join host Michael Lester as he sits down with Michael Atherton AM, Foundation Professor of Music at the University of Western Australia. Explore Atherton's lifelong passion for music, his compositions, performances, and recordings. Discover his work with groups like the Renaissance Players and Siroc...
Resilience and Rhythm: The Macks' Journey
Join Trevor and Chrissy Mack as they share their recent health battles and the resilience that carried them through. Dive into their experiences with entering music competitions and discover what makes country music so special to them. Explore the unique blend of personal stories and heartfelt melod...
Ngarraya: Music, Identity, and Place
Join host Michael Lester as he sits down with Yaegl musician Michael Birk to explore his new album, "Ngarraya." Discover the significance of Birk's music and language to his identity and meaning. Dive into the personal stories and struggles reflected in his lyrics, deeply rooted in place and country...
NDIS Blowout with Roger Beale
In this episode of the RNB Podcast, Michael Lester interviews Roger Beale AO, former Australian public service departmental head, on the NDIS blowout. Introduced in 2013 by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, the National Disability Insurance Scheme was a revolutionary welfare policy based on the right to...
Dear Son: Indigenous Voices, Masculinity, and the Path to Justice
In this RNB Podcast, Michael Lester interviews Thomas Mayo, Torres Strait Islander writer, unionist, human rights advocate, and Uluru Statement signatory. They discuss Mayo’s edited collection Dear Son—letters between Indigenous fathers and sons that challenge toxic stereotypes about masculine ident...
Divestment Dilemma: HMAS Penguin, Middle Head, and the Fight to Preserve Public Heritage
In this RNB Podcast episode, Michael Lester interviews Jill L'Estrange of the Headland Preservation Group about the proposed divestment sale of HMAS Penguin, the historic waterfront naval facility at Middle Head, Mosman. Explore the community objections, the campaign to keep the site in public hands...
Job Reimagined: A World-Class Australian Production
In this RNB Podcast, Chrissy Mack interviews producer Jason Blaiklock and composer Anthony MacDermott about the Australian take on the Book of Job. Explore how local producers and a brilliant cast bring this timeless tragedy to life, featuring insights into adaptation, score, and the creative proces...
Trevor’s Lightbulbs: Lightbulb Moments, Covers, and Creative Hearts
In this episode, Chrissy Mack grills Trevor with a nerve-racking, emotional question. They dive into those lightbulb moments that spark songs, the art of finishing tracks, surprising cover song stories, and practical advice for the next generation. Plus, a look at fan interactions and the art behind...