Ellice's Podcast

GamesCom2009: In discussion with Ign.com's UNCUT

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:48:00 +1100

Here is a 'behind the scenes' chat between Ign.com's Patrick Kolan and Ellice on the sofa at GamesCom2009. They discuss their favourite video games and ridicule each other! Meanwhile you'll notice Patrick remains very neutral and diplomatic by sneakily avoiding answering the question of his favourite video game... !

GamesCom2009: In discussion with Ign.com's Patrick Kolan PART2

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:44:00 +1100

Discussion continues: We spot some 'cosplay' characters walking around the GamesCom convention in Cologne and begin this discussion about what cosplay is and where it all began.

GamesCom2009: In discussion with Ign.com's Patrick Kolan

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:08:00 +1100

At GamesCom2009 in Cologne Germany, Patrick Kolan from IGN.com Australia and Ellice Mol talk all things games... Ellice was curious about this term 'Uncanny Valley' that gets thrown around a lot when people describe games graphics. This is where the discussion begins.

The Industrial Vagina: Globalisation of the sex industry

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:20:00 +1100

The industrialization of prostitution and the sex trade has created a multi-billion dollar global market, making an enormous contribution to the global economy. Feminist author Sheila Joy Jefferies has examined the growth of the industry in her new book "The Industrial Vagina: The political economy of the global sex trade". The book tells of how the industry has moved from being small-scale operations to very profitable, legitimate market sectors that are being legalised and decriminalised by governments. Sheila Joy Jefferies is a professor of sexual politics, with the school of Social and Political Sciences at Melbourne University, speaking here with Ellice Mol. The Industrial Vagina: The Political Economy of the Global Sex Trade Published by Routledge

The truth about chocolate is not so sweet

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:30:00 +1100

We often question the origin of commodities like meat and dairy products but have you ever wondered where your chocolate comes from? The Ivory Coast is the world's largest cocoa producer, providing 43% of the world's cocoa. Harvesting cocoa is intensive and back-breaking work, which for centuries was a job undertaken by poor people. In the last decade the declining cost of coca beans has brought about the exploitation of children in West Africa. Carol Off has documented the practices of slavery and the tainted history of cocoa in her recent book, Bitter Chocolate, Investigating the Dark Side of the World’s Most Seductive Sweet. Ellice Mol has this story. Carol Off is on a campaign to stop the exploitation of Children on Cocoa farms in West Africa. Her book Bitter Chocolate, Investigating the Dark Side of the Worlds most Seductive Sweet is published by University of Queensland press.

Canon Blue - Nashville musician

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:35:00 +1100

Daniel James is a solo artist trading under the name canon blue. He is responsible for a beguiling debut album, called Colonies and I caught up with him from his home town in Nashville.

'My Colombian Death'

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:12:00 +1100

Matthew Thompson quit a cushy job at the Sydney Morning Herald one day to travel through the Colombian heartland. He has written his first novel, My Colombian Death in which he describes his adventures and experiences of Colombia, complete with danger, drugs and death. He came into the studios of Radio 2SER in Sydney to speak to Ellice Mol. http://www.mycolombiandeath.com/ The book is published by Pan McMillan

Lightspeed Champion - New Album 'Falling off the Lavender Bridge'

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:47:00 +1100

Devonte Hynes is a British artist who trades under the name Lightspeed Champion being the same name of his main character in comics he wrote as a kid. He first received recognition as a member of the former band The Test Icicles. His new album is titled ‘Falling off the lavender bridge’ and I spoke to him about his music from his parent’s home in London. I began by asking where he makes his music.

El Perro Del Mar - Swedish Songstress

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:49:00 +1100

El Perro Del Mar, aka Sarah Assbring, began her career as an Mp3 artist in 2003, releasing all her Ep's online. Since then she has released a debut album, a self titled album and her latest release on new label licking fingers is titled From the valley to the stars. Ellice spoke with El perro del mar from her home town of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Quaterbred : Arts festival at the PACT theatre, Esrkineville

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:18:00 +1100

The Quaterbred arts festival is in it's second year and is an opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their works. Some highlights include a roller disco, flirting workshop and a haunted house not to mention heaps more... Emma Ramsay is one of Quaterbred's curator, speaking to Ellice Mol, on Wednesday overdrive on 2ser FM.

A Burqa and a hard place : Sally Cooper's Memoir

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1100

How do you live in a place where the car pulled up next to you at the traffic lights could be driven by a suicide bomber? The answer lies in Sally Cooper's new book A Burqa and a Hard Place. Sally Cooper speaks about what it was like living in the New Afghansistan, training Journalists for the UN. Sally Cooper's 'A burqa and a hard place' is in bookstores now through Macmillan publishing.

The Good German - the play (not be confused with the movie...)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:00:00 +1100

Black Pearl is Sydney's newest theatre company. It was founded by Sheryl Sciro, and Frank van Putten. The Black Pearl's first production is The Good German by award-winning American playwright, novelist and screenwriter David Wiltse is a compelling and ultimately uplifting play that follows four Germans during World War II. A university professor and his wife have, with some reluctance, hide a Jew in their home to prevent his deportation to the concentration camps. Director of the play, Sheryl Sciro is speaking here with Ellice Mol prior to opening night. The play runs at the Seymour Centre from 29 April to 24 May.

Theatre sports

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:00:00 +1100

On Saturday the 15th of March Sydney played host to the Theatre Sports National Championships. Theatre sports is the ultimate form of improvisation, sharing similarities with television shows like 'Thank God Your Here' and 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' Ellice Mol got along to the show. She is talking here with the NSW Junior Theatresport Champions. Featured in this piece is the producer of the Theatre Sports National Championships, Cale Bain.

Skateistan - Skate Boarding in Afghanistan

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:00:00 +1100

Three Australian aid workers have developed a new educational program for Afghani youth - the main attraction - skateboards! Skateistan is a project funded by Australian sponsors. Photojournalist and Australian Aid worker Travis Beard is speaking here to Ellice Mol

Interview with Gunnar Örn Tynes from Múm

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:29:00 +1100

These days Iceland is home to many talented and up-coming artists. Experimental Icelandic outfit Múm are a perfect example. They are brining their beutiful and mysterious music to Australian shores this March, playing The Manning Bar in Sydney on the 19th. Ellice caught up with Gunnar Örn Tynes, one of the original band members.

Anonymous - Scientology Protest

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:30:00 +1100

An internet based group labeling themselves Anonymous, has declared war on the Church of Scientology. The group has released details of their intentions via YouTube and this weekend organised a series of protests at Scientology offices around the world. The question is are these people persecuting a religion, or bravely standing up to a cult?

An Interview with Sam Genders from TUNNG

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:10:00 +1100

Tunng is an experimental band from the UK that blends electronica with folk influences from the late 60's/ early 70's such as Pentangle and Fairport convention. Their third album 'Good Arrows' was released in August this year. Sam Genders and Mike Lindsay created Tunng in 2003. Since then Ashley Bates, Phil Winter, Becky Jacobs, and Martin Smith have all became part of the band in one way or another. Tunng are playing at the Sydney Festival January 13-15, 7pm http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/samsung_mobile_festival_garden/tunng.htm?nav=events&id=37&evid=40 Ellice spoke with Sam Genders about the influences that led to Tunng's charecteristic sound.

The Grand Unification of Wholistic and Quantum Methods of Turkey Cooking @ Christmas

Sat, 12 May 2007 21:20:00 +1100

A satirical take on the perfect turkey receipe this chrsitmas dinner from Mr Black as heard on 2ser

Local Noise - Indigenising Hip-Hop in Australiasia

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +1100

Localnoise.net.au is a new website exploring the role between hip hop, language and local culture. Launched last week, the site is the culmination of a three-year study looking at the indigenisation of hip-hop – that’s the way hip hop is adapted and appropriated into local environments and is used to tell the stories of everyday people. The project, Local noise, has also been looking at the way hip hop can be used as an educational tool ‑ the way it can succeed in cutting through to marginalized groups where other education policies have failed. Funded by the Australian Research Council and run out of the University of Technology Sydney, the site features interviews, audio, videos and papers by academics Tony Mitchell and Alistair Pennycook who headed up the project. One of the research assistants on the project is Astrid Lorange and ahead of the website’s launch she spoke with Ellice Mol.

Enough Independent Voices in Judging of the Australian Music Prize?

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:56:00 +1100

A new Judging system has been announced for the 2007 Australian Music Prize, recognising excellence in Australian music. This year the Community Broadcasting sector has been left out of the judging. Community radio is a strong part of the Australian music industry and broadcasters have raised concerns about the lack of independent voices on this year’s panel. Ellice Mol began by asking The Prize Director, Scott Murphy about the re-shaping of the judging panel. Also included in this report is Natalie Martin from AMRAP (Ausralian Music Radio Airplay Project) and Radio 2ser's Music Director Andrew Khedoori.

Mudslinging

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:07:00 +1100

When politicians throw mud at each other, does it stick? And does it make the electorate more or less likely to vote for the person or party dishing out the mud? With the election getting a little dirty, I spoke with John Howard’s biographer Dr Peter Van Onselen from Edith Cowan University about the tactics being employed so far by the two major parties. Included in this report is an interview with Psychologist Quentin Black from the University of South Australia.

Japan's Cartoon Diplomacy

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:16:00 +1100

Japanese Consul General Mr Tsukasa Kawada understands the role of popular culture in shaping diplomatic relations. Anime and Manga are part of the phenomenon known as "Cool Japan". Anime has a global market, reaching vast corners of the world. According to Mr Kawada it promotes a positive image of Japan. I spoke with Mr Kawada about the role of Anime in public diplomacy.

Kidney health- How much water should we drink?

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:28:00 +1100

With over two million Australians showing some sign of kidney disease, International Water Day (22nd March) was the perfect time to call on nature’s health drink. I asked people how much water they considered a healthy amount. This report includes an interview with Anne Wilson, CEO, Kidney Health Australia.

The facts about colon cancer

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:03:00 +1100

The risk of colon cancer increases with age but it's something we should all be aware of. I spoke with Professor Graham Newstead, Chairman of the Colorectal Foundation of NSW to find out the facts.