Show Notes
This week, lots of jumping, diving, falling and some bold decisions.
On your bike! by Jeffrey Khoo In this story, your ultimate bike tutorial (absolutely not!) Trying something new in one’s adulthood may feel like a fish out of the water. Jeffrey felt the same way, too. From curving out chaotic zigzags in the grass, tipping over, giving up and back-pedalling through self-doubt, the bicycle has become the love of his life. Now the fish knows how to bike — just in time for Amsterdam’s bike lanes and Berlin’s questionable late-night decisions.
Produced by Jeffrey Khoo Supervising Producers Evana Ho and Mel Bakewell.
Just jump by Alannah Vidic-Worth In this story, Matt overcomes his acrophobia as he jumps off a waterfall in Samoa during a study trip. All it takes is a leap and perhaps… a scream off a Samoan waterfall. Produced by Alanna Vidic-Worth. Special thanks to Janak Rogers and Dan Semo.
In the Deep End by Catarina Fraga Matos After being dragged out by a rip at a dangerous Australian beach, Craig avoids the water for 15 years. Then, a move to Timor-Leste pushes him back into the water. Sometimes the scariest water leads you straight to the most beautiful reefs. Produced by Catarina Fraga Matos Supervising producer Mel Bakewell And a special thanks to Craig Garrett for sharing his story.
Nathan’s Comedy Failings by Nathan Roach Nathan went in search of a comedy duo and found a community instead. Produced by Nathan Roach
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All The Best Credits Host: Gabriella Accaria Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos Production Manager: Kwame Slusher Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Cover Art: Ray Vo Special shout-out to all our volunteers.
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