60 acast.com Sandgropers https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers en Sonshine people,sandgropers,perth,western australia,social commentary,culture,society,pop culture,sonshine,australia,lifestyle,trending,interview,perth is ok,local Sonshine Real stories from real Western Australians We are unique. We all have a story. We are Sandgropers.

Sandgropers is a podcast that dives deep into the diverse and vibrant community of Western Australia. Weaving together the stories and experiences of the people that make this place so unique. Each episode will take you on a journey through the life of an ordinary resident. Exploring what they love about WA and the challenges they face in their home. From artists to entrepreneurs, athletes to activists, Sandgropers is your ticket to uncovering the hidden gems of this incredible place.

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]]> We are unique. We all have a story. We are Sandgropers.

Sandgropers is a podcast that dives deep into the diverse and vibrant community of Western Australia. Weaving together the stories and experiences of the people that make this place so unique. Each episode will take you on a journey through the life of an ordinary resident. Exploring what they love about WA and the challenges they face in their home. From artists to entrepreneurs, athletes to activists, Sandgropers is your ticket to uncovering the hidden gems of this incredible place.

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]]> false rachel murphy info+646aff395f8b220011059cd0@mg-eu.acast.com 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 sandgropers episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/646aff395f8b220011059cd0/1684804140028-027c7c7466b174c8c1b3bda797510315.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers Sandgropers Sandgroper Chris Walker is grateful he was hit in the groin Sandgroper Chris Walker is grateful he was hit in the groin Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:45:00 GMT 24:27 6524e7df2f5f3b0012a794d7 false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/6524e7df2f5f3b0012a794d7 6524e7df2f5f3b0012a794d7 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 13 No one thinks that a fun game of wrestling with your kids will lead to a cancer diagnosis, but for Chris Walker it was that simple moment of fun shared with family that led him to discover the illness.

Listen to discover how this moment of play led to a diagnosis, surgery and chemo in a matter of weeks, and how he navigated this with the birth of his newborn baby girl.

A Sandgroper with a truly inspiring story and message, to make sure we all, check our bits!

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]]> No one thinks that a fun game of wrestling with your kids will lead to a cancer diagnosis, but for Chris Walker it was that simple moment of fun shared with family that led him to discover the illness.

Listen to discover how this moment of play led to a diagnosis, surgery and chemo in a matter of weeks, and how he navigated this with the birth of his newborn baby girl.

A Sandgroper with a truly inspiring story and message, to make sure we all, check our bits!

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]]> <![CDATA[The secret life of Channel Nine's Tracy Vo]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:45:00 GMT 14:35 6503f19b48094300112367e6 false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/6503f19b48094300112367e6 6503f19b48094300112367e6 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 12 A star in the newsroom, Tracy Vo has been on our screens bringing her warm, joyful approach to reporting and presenting since 2007.

In this tell-all interview Tracy takes us through her time growing up in Perth, the highs and lows of her life and what it's really like when the cameras are off in the newsroom of Channel Nine.

Don't miss this incredible story from one of Australia's, and Perth's best talents.

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]]> A star in the newsroom, Tracy Vo has been on our screens bringing her warm, joyful approach to reporting and presenting since 2007.

In this tell-all interview Tracy takes us through her time growing up in Perth, the highs and lows of her life and what it's really like when the cameras are off in the newsroom of Channel Nine.

Don't miss this incredible story from one of Australia's, and Perth's best talents.

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]]> Surviving a cult with MJ Surviving a cult with MJ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:45:00 GMT 12:56 64feb7b1019b8e00112ad343 false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/64feb7b1019b8e00112ad343 64feb7b1019b8e00112ad343 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 11 What would you do if your first experience of community was based in a cult? How would that shape your view of the world? In this episode, Sandgroper MJ retells this exact experience and how it shaped her ability to trust.

Follow along as she shared her journey unlearning the lessons from the past, practising self-care and discovering how to exist in a world where it can feel like everyone is judging you.

From England to Perth, this is her story.

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]]> What would you do if your first experience of community was based in a cult? How would that shape your view of the world? In this episode, Sandgroper MJ retells this exact experience and how it shaped her ability to trust.

Follow along as she shared her journey unlearning the lessons from the past, practising self-care and discovering how to exist in a world where it can feel like everyone is judging you.

From England to Perth, this is her story.

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]]> Imagine the shock: Marksman Lloyd needed 40 defibrillations Imagine the shock: Marksman Lloyd needed 40 defibrillations Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:45:00 GMT 16:43 64eda03aa753f500111cb93b false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/64eda03aa753f500111cb93b 64eda03aa753f500111cb93b 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 10 In this gripping episode of the Sandgropers Podcast, we delve into the incredible story of Mark Lloyd, better known as Marksman Lloyd. Emerging from Perth's vibrant music scene, Mark's journey takes an unexpected turn when a life-threatening heart condition and a defibrillator implant collide with his passion for performing. Imagine the shock as that same defibrillator goes off not once, but a staggering 40 times while he's on stage.

In the aftermath, Mark is forced to bid farewell to cherished aspects of his life, an experience he describes as a 'tiny death.' Join us as Mark shares his intimate struggle and reveals the profound questions that arose: "Why did God save me?", "Why didn't I die?" These questions propelled him towards a newfound purpose, working with vulnerable youth to channel their healing through the power of music. Immerse yourself in this unfiltered, introspective episode of the Sandgropers Podcast.



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]]> In this gripping episode of the Sandgropers Podcast, we delve into the incredible story of Mark Lloyd, better known as Marksman Lloyd. Emerging from Perth's vibrant music scene, Mark's journey takes an unexpected turn when a life-threatening heart condition and a defibrillator implant collide with his passion for performing. Imagine the shock as that same defibrillator goes off not once, but a staggering 40 times while he's on stage.

In the aftermath, Mark is forced to bid farewell to cherished aspects of his life, an experience he describes as a 'tiny death.' Join us as Mark shares his intimate struggle and reveals the profound questions that arose: "Why did God save me?", "Why didn't I die?" These questions propelled him towards a newfound purpose, working with vulnerable youth to channel their healing through the power of music. Immerse yourself in this unfiltered, introspective episode of the Sandgropers Podcast.



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]]> Barefoot to Baller with Filmmaker Luke Riches Barefoot to Baller with Filmmaker Luke Riches Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:45:00 GMT 9:54 64db8b18bbfce1001194cf32 false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/64db8b18bbfce1001194cf32 64db8b18bbfce1001194cf32 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 9 When you move from Ardyaloon, a small remote town in Western Australia, to the city, and then eventually to another country, you inevitably will experience moments of severe culture shock.

For filmmaker Luke Riches, this was the case, but combined with the pursuit of a basketball dream the journey became more challenging.

Listen to the episode of Sandgropers to hear how this courageous man has chosen growth in the face of isolation, disappointment and navigating unexpected situations, and now tells the stories of others with great finesse and impact.

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]]> When you move from Ardyaloon, a small remote town in Western Australia, to the city, and then eventually to another country, you inevitably will experience moments of severe culture shock.

For filmmaker Luke Riches, this was the case, but combined with the pursuit of a basketball dream the journey became more challenging.

Listen to the episode of Sandgropers to hear how this courageous man has chosen growth in the face of isolation, disappointment and navigating unexpected situations, and now tells the stories of others with great finesse and impact.

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]]> <![CDATA[Playing in the Eurovision Song Contest & dropping new albums with Voyager’s Alex Canion]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:45:00 GMT 18:54 64c8ab298ad4d4001102efe5 false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/64c8ab298ad4d4001102efe5 64c8ab298ad4d4001102efe5 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 8 Perth raised Alex Canion is Voyager's killer bassist and has just been on the roller coaster that is the Eurovision Song Contest. He and the band emerged stronger than ever, dropping their latest album, Fearless In Love, which is out now.

Come on the journey as he shares how the band prepared for the global stage, along with why he has never left Perth and crucial advice he would have given to his younger self. This latest episode of the Sandgropers podcast will take you on an inspiring journey that will leave you wanting more.

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]]> Perth raised Alex Canion is Voyager's killer bassist and has just been on the roller coaster that is the Eurovision Song Contest. He and the band emerged stronger than ever, dropping their latest album, Fearless In Love, which is out now.

Come on the journey as he shares how the band prepared for the global stage, along with why he has never left Perth and crucial advice he would have given to his younger self. This latest episode of the Sandgropers podcast will take you on an inspiring journey that will leave you wanting more.

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]]> Emma Garlett: West Australian Columnist, Lawyer and Paint it Blak host, drives change Emma Garlett: West Australian Columnist, Lawyer and Paint it Blak host, drives change Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:45:00 GMT 16:41 64b65609e331870011e574f1 false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/64b65609e331870011e574f1 64b65609e331870011e574f1 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 7 Join us for this compelling episode of Sandgropers as Emma Garlett, a West Australian Newspaper Columnist, lawyer and trailblazing First Nations woman. Emma's narrative unfolds with heartfelt accounts of her parents' sacrifices to secure her access to quality education at a prestigious boarding school in Perth. Emma reflects on the culture shock she experienced and the transformative impact it had on her aspirations and sense of possibility.


Emma also delves into her career in law, the systemic racism she has witnessed, and her commitment to creating change through advocacy, her newspaper column and vodcast series 'Paint it Blak'. Tune in as she reveals the power of community, the importance of self-validation, and the advice that propelled her forward.

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]]> Join us for this compelling episode of Sandgropers as Emma Garlett, a West Australian Newspaper Columnist, lawyer and trailblazing First Nations woman. Emma's narrative unfolds with heartfelt accounts of her parents' sacrifices to secure her access to quality education at a prestigious boarding school in Perth. Emma reflects on the culture shock she experienced and the transformative impact it had on her aspirations and sense of possibility.


Emma also delves into her career in law, the systemic racism she has witnessed, and her commitment to creating change through advocacy, her newspaper column and vodcast series 'Paint it Blak'. Tune in as she reveals the power of community, the importance of self-validation, and the advice that propelled her forward.

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]]> <![CDATA[ Mumbai to WA: How Josh Fernandes' move shapes interactions]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:45:00 GMT 14:52 64a3d3545d9b6900118004df false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/64a3d3545d9b6900118004df 64a3d3545d9b6900118004df 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 6 In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Josh Fernandes, a Mumbai native turned West Australian resident, who shares his powerful story of immigration and its profound impact on his interactions with new people. Through his personal journey, Josh challenges our conventional notions of a healthy community and calls upon us to hold space for all types of people. Join us as we delve into Josh's narrative, exploring themes of migration, cultural integration, and the extraordinary potential that lies within our communities when we celebrate and value each person's unique perspectives and experiences.


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]]> In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Josh Fernandes, a Mumbai native turned West Australian resident, who shares his powerful story of immigration and its profound impact on his interactions with new people. Through his personal journey, Josh challenges our conventional notions of a healthy community and calls upon us to hold space for all types of people. Join us as we delve into Josh's narrative, exploring themes of migration, cultural integration, and the extraordinary potential that lies within our communities when we celebrate and value each person's unique perspectives and experiences.


https://www.instagram.com/sandgroperspodcast/

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]]> Secrets of a Happy Marriage: 60 years strong with Graeme and Shirley Secrets of a Happy Marriage: 60 years strong with Graeme and Shirley Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:45:00 GMT 12:04 649161c5950013001135f64b false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/649161c5950013001135f64b 649161c5950013001135f64b 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 5 Join Graeme and Shirley in this heartwarming episode of Sandgropers as they generously share their invaluable insights gained from six decades of marital bliss. They also take us on an inspiring journey, recounting the remarkable tale of how they brought to life the majestic giant cross in Pingelly, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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]]> Join Graeme and Shirley in this heartwarming episode of Sandgropers as they generously share their invaluable insights gained from six decades of marital bliss. They also take us on an inspiring journey, recounting the remarkable tale of how they brought to life the majestic giant cross in Pingelly, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.

https://www.instagram.com/sandgroperspodcast/

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]]> Denise Hallion, the ex-nun Denise Hallion, the ex-nun Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:30:00 GMT 16:18 647efa02aa1f1000114d7408 false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/647efa02aa1f1000114d7408 647efa02aa1f1000114d7408 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 full 1 4 At 17 years old, Denise Hallion thought she had her life figured out. She would join a Convent in Adelaide and spent her days training with her Sisters and teaching in the local community. In this episode of Sandgropers we hear how after 20 years, a single event prompted Denise to rescind her vows from Rome and move across the country where she would meet the love of her life and begin anew.


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]]> At 17 years old, Denise Hallion thought she had her life figured out. She would join a Convent in Adelaide and spent her days training with her Sisters and teaching in the local community. In this episode of Sandgropers we hear how after 20 years, a single event prompted Denise to rescind her vows from Rome and move across the country where she would meet the love of her life and begin anew.


https://www.instagram.com/sandgroperspodcast/

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]]> <![CDATA[Surviving by "Code-switching" with Cameron Taylor]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 21:30:00 GMT 10:35 646c69aafb1d9300116ec769 false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/surviving-by-code-switching-with-cameron-taylor 646c69aafb1d9300116ec769 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 surviving-by-code-switching-with-cameron-taylor full 1 3 In this episode of Sandgropers, we have the privilege of sitting down with Cameron Taylor, an Indigenous health worker on a remarkable path towards becoming a doctor. Join us as we explore his love for the stars, his commitment to healthcare, and his experience of "code-switching" to navigate cultural divides.


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]]> In this episode of Sandgropers, we have the privilege of sitting down with Cameron Taylor, an Indigenous health worker on a remarkable path towards becoming a doctor. Join us as we explore his love for the stars, his commitment to healthcare, and his experience of "code-switching" to navigate cultural divides.


https://www.instagram.com/sandgroperspodcast/

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]]> Extreme sports give Nat Crewe inner peace Extreme sports give Nat Crewe inner peace Tue, 23 May 2023 21:28:00 GMT 18:03 646b12f11558380011e9e3cd false https://shows.acast.com/sandgropers/episodes/extreme-sports-give-nat-crewe-inner-peace 646b12f11558380011e9e3cd 646aff395f8b220011059cd0 extreme-sports-give-nat-crewe-inner-peace full 1 1 In this episode of Sandgropers, we sit down with Nat Crewe, a paramedic with a thrilling past as a professional kite surfer. Nat's journey has taken him around the world, but it's in Perth, Western Australia, where he has found a place to call home. Nat's story is a unique blend of adventure, passion, and self-discovery. We explore how his extreme sports background and pursuit of love led him to Western Australia and discover his affinity for ocean free diving, which has become his sanctuary.


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]]> In this episode of Sandgropers, we sit down with Nat Crewe, a paramedic with a thrilling past as a professional kite surfer. Nat's journey has taken him around the world, but it's in Perth, Western Australia, where he has found a place to call home. Nat's story is a unique blend of adventure, passion, and self-discovery. We explore how his extreme sports background and pursuit of love led him to Western Australia and discover his affinity for ocean free diving, which has become his sanctuary.


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