Show Notes
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 Lindsey Vassallo This audio essay was produced as part of an AFTRS radio unit.
Kite Festival by Lachlan A’Court The Kite Festival had one rule … One Rule. Lachlan does the one thing he’s not supposed to at a kite festival. Produced by Lachlan A’Court This piece was originally produced for the comedy community radio show and podcast Sydney Tonight , which broadcasts on 2ser. https://www.2ser.com/programs/sydney-tonight
Things That Fall Out Of Books by Anne-Marie Middlemast This final story is the kind that would drive a librarian to peer at you over their glasses. Anne-Marie learns about some of the strangest things that people might use as a bookmark. Written and performed by Anne-Marie Middlemast This story was produced as part of a live storytelling night held at the State Library of New South Wales: Special Collections in March 2026.
This story originally featured in the podcast Meet Me At The Library produced by Anne-Marie Middlemast with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. https://meetmeatthelibrary.podbean.com/
All the Best Credits Host: Gabriella Accaria Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos Production Manager: Kwame Slusher Digital Trainee: Imogen Brosnan Mixed & Compiled: Emma Higgins Theme Music composed by Shining Bird Music credit: Music by Pavel Bekirov from Pixabay Special shout-out to all our volunteers
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