No Offence, But

Hello and welcome back! I hope you’ve been having a fabulous time since we last caught up. I had a little break from the podcast last week as we, Black Birds, had a live performance as part of Sydney Fringe. One of the performers in the show is my guest today. Richard Tanumi-Whitbread played the role of the host, who was called The Sharman. Now, when Richard is performing he also goes by The Sharman, but don’t be mistaken, The Sharman that Richard was playing in our show was very much a character, and The Sharman that Richard embodies to access a deeper level when performing is very much real (how many times can I say 'Sharman'?!). We’ll discuss all that in the podcast. Richard is a very talented creative artist, musician, creative director, choreographer, and dancer who creates art to heal - both himself and others. We had this chat a few weeks back, right at the beginning of spring and I tell you what, Richard spoke to my soul. I was having the worst morning (funny, now I can’t even remember why) and listening to Richard gave me a fresh perspective on the day. And I hope this conversation does that for you too! Enjoy the talanoa.  P.S. Don't forget to rate, review and subscriiiiiibe! And follow Richard/The Sharman on IG so that you can keep up to date with his latest music releases! You can find me (Ayeesha) on IG @eeshash and Black Birds @bl.ckb.rds xoxo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of our favourites, Kirsty Marillier, is back for round two. Kirsty recently turned 30, a huge milestone, and kind of an even bigger (or maybe smaller?) deal considering she had to spend it in stage 4 lockdown. We chat about her 30 years on earth; her biggest successes, regrets, challenges, and advice that she would give to her younger self. Don’t forget to ~ follow @bl.ckb.rds @eeshash on IGBuy tickets to our upcoming show ~ Our Visions Begin With Our Desires, Chapter 2Try out Jessica Nguyen's vodka pasta recipe hereAnd most importantly...RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIIIIIIIBE.

One of our favourites, Kirsty Marillier, is back for round two. Kirsty recently turned 30, a huge milestone, and kind of an even bigger (or maybe smaller?) deal considering she had to spend it in stage 4 lockdown. We chat about her 30 years on earth; her biggest successes, regrets, challenges, and advice that she would give to her younger self.Don't forget to ~ follow @bl.ckb.rds @eeshash on IGBuy tickets to our upcoming show ~ Our Visions Begin With Our Desires, Chapter 2Try out Jessica Nguyen's vodka pasta recipe hereAnd most importantly...RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIIIIIIIBE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hellooooooo! Today’s podcast guest is Gemma Bird Matheson. You might recognise Gemma from ABC series The Housemate (which she also created, wrote, and executive produced with Alexandra Keddie) and Content (which went viral on Twitter). Gemma has a number of short form series in development and production with Screen Australia, through her co-owned production company with Alexandra Keddie, Chips & Gravy Films. These projects include Creator/Writer/Producer on ME & HER(pes) and Executive Producer on POWER OF THE DREAM. She was also Creator/Writer on series 50 SHADES OF BLACK (girl), which was selected as part of the Digital Originals initiative through Screen Australia and SBS. We talk about what it’s like starting your own production company, what being behind the scenes has taught her, why Gemma doesn’t have her cultural identity in her bio and the differences in the acting industries in LA, Canada and Australia. Find us on IG! @bl.ckb.rds and @eeshash And don't forget to rate, review and subscriiiiiiibe xo

Hellooooooo! Today's podcast guest is Gemma Bird Matheson. You might recognise Gemma from ABC series The Housemate (which she also created, wrote, and executive produced with Alexandra Keddie) and Content (which went viral on Twitter).Gemma has a number of short form series in development and production with Screen Australia, through her co-owned production company with Alexandra Keddie, Chips & Gravy Films. These projects include Creator/Writer/Producer on ME & HER(pes) and Executive Producer on POWER OF THE DREAM. She was also Creator/Writer on series 50 SHADES OF BLACK (girl), which was selected as part of the Digital Originals initiative through Screen Australia and SBS.We talk about what it's like starting your own production company, what being behind the scenes has taught her, why Gemma doesn't have her cultural identity in her bio and the differences in the acting industries in LA, Canada and Australia.Find us on IG! @bl.ckb.rds and @eeshashAnd don't forget to rate, review and subscriiiiiiibe xo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Thanks for joining me for another episode of the pod. In today's ep I'm joined by the one and only Jonny Hawkins. Jonny is an actor, writer and the notorious DJ, Aunty Jonny. He grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales, relocating to Sydney’s Northern Beaches, then London, but made Sydney home and thinks of himself as a loyalist despite all his mates moving to Melbourne. As an Actor, Jonny is a proud graduate of WAAPA’s Acting course. He has appeared across film and TV in Stan’s The Other Guy, Season Two, Les Norton, the ABC’s award winning RIOT, The Mini-Series Peter Allan: Not The Boy Next Door. As a writer, he received funding from SBS and CreateNSW to make a short film called Joy Boy, winning Best Film at Melbourne’s Queer Film Festival, Best Screenplay at Vivid’s Fresh Flix and several international awards. Queer Stories has featured his story “Red Flags” on their podcast. His show, Disco Conversion Therapy, a lecture on the history of Disco, won Melbourne Fringe Festival’s Tour Ready Award. His play Maureen, The Harbinger of Death was due to have its Sydney Premier at Griffin Theatre (pre Covid). Aunty Jonny is one of Sydney’s best loved DJs and founder of The Dollar Bin Darlings, preaching capital D-Disco and love all over Australia. Make sure you follow The Dollar Bin Darlings on Instagram and check out the Espresso Martini Time playlist on Spotify Keep up to date with all things Black Birds by following us on InstagramYou can buy tickets to our upcoming show ~ Our Visions Begin With Our Desires-Chapter 2 ~

Hello! Thanks for joining me for another episode of the pod. In today's ep I'm joined by the one and only Jonny Hawkins.Jonny is an actor, writer and the notorious DJ, Aunty Jonny. He grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales, relocating to Sydney's Northern Beaches, then London, but made Sydney home and thinks of himself as a loyalist despite all his mates moving to Melbourne.As an Actor, Jonny is a proud graduate of WAAPA's Acting course. He has appeared across film and TV in Stan's The Other Guy, Season Two, Les Norton, the ABC's award winning RIOT, The Mini-Series Peter Allan: Not The Boy Next Door.As a writer, he received funding from SBS and CreateNSW to make a short film called Joy Boy, winning Best Film at Melbourne's Queer Film Festival, Best Screenplay at Vivid's Fresh Flix and several international awards. Queer Stories has featured his story "Red Flags" on their podcast. His show, Disco Conversion Therapy, a lecture on the history of Disco, won Melbourne Fringe Festival's Tour Ready Award. His play Maureen, The Harbinger of Death was due to have its Sydney Premier at Griffin Theatre (pre Covid).Aunty Jonny is one of Sydney's best loved DJs and founder of The Dollar Bin Darlings, preaching capital D-Disco and love all over Australia.Make sure you follow The Dollar Bin Darlings on Instagram and check out the Espresso Martini Time playlist on SpotifyKeep up to date with all things Black Birds by following us on InstagramYou can buy tickets to our upcoming show ~ Our Visions Begin With Our Desires-Chapter 2 ~ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pinch and a punch for the first of the month! Cannot believe that September is here and spring has sprung! In today's minisode: new beginnings, new month, and new Black Birds show! If you're looking for a full moon ritual for the upcoming full moon in Pisces (September 2 @ 3:55pm, Sydney time) I suggest checking out Gianna Hayes' full moon ritual. Also! Head to @foreverconscious for mantras, affirmations and rituals. You can find tickets to Black Birds upcoming live show 'Our Visions Begin With Our Desires - Chapter 2' here. (Be quick - only 40 tickets available per show!!) Got a guest or conversation suggestion? Send a DM to me @eeshash or to @bl.ckb.rdsAnd don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Lots of love and talk to you soon x

Pinch and a punch for the first of the month! Cannot believe that September is here and spring has sprung! In today's minisode: new beginnings, new month, and new Black Birds show!If you're looking for a full moon ritual for the upcoming full moon in Pisces (September 2 @ 3:55pm, Sydney time) I suggest checking out Gianna Hayes' full moon ritual. Also! Head to @foreverconscious for mantras, affirmations and rituals. You can find tickets to Black Birds upcoming live show 'Our Visions Begin With Our Desires - Chapter 2' here. (Be quick - only 40 tickets available per show!!)Got a guest or conversation suggestion? Send a DM to me @eeshash or to @bl.ckb.rdsAnd don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Lots of love and talk to you soon x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi! On today’s episode I’m joined by DJ Carolina Gasolina. Carolina is a Peruvian born Sydney-sider who grew up in Western Sydney. Carolina is super passionate about nurturing and supporting Western Sydney talent and providing more platforms for her community. We talk about Carolina’s high school years; how she wasn’t even sure she’d finish high school, to going on to get a degree and then working in the corporate world. Then, she made the decision to leave that behind to pursue a career in the music industry. Carolina shares what it was like working behind the scenes as a booking agent, the cut throat nature of the industry and the challenges of being a female in the music industry. A warning, we talk about domestic violence in this episode, which may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call 1800 Respect. Find us on IG @bl.ckb.rds @eeshash @carolina_gasolina Grab tickets to Projections (this Saturday, August 29 @ Art Gallery of New South Wales)

Hi! On today's episode I'm joined by DJ Carolina Gasolina. Carolina is a Peruvian born Sydney-sider who grew up in Western Sydney. Carolina is super passionate about nurturing and supporting Western Sydney talent and providing more platforms for her community. We talk about Carolina's high school years; how she wasn't even sure she'd finish high school, to going on to get a degree and then working in the corporate world. Then, she made the decision to leave that behind to pursue a career in the music industry. Carolina shares what it was like working behind the scenes as a booking agent, the cut throat nature of the industry and the challenges of being a female in the music industry. A warning, we talk about domestic violence in this episode, which may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please call 1800 Respect.Find us on IG @bl.ckb.rds @eeshash @carolina_gasolinaGrab tickets to Projections (this Saturday, August 29 @ Art Gallery of New South Wales) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi! As we all know there’s a lot going on at the moment, it’s been that way for a while and it looks like it’s going to stay like that for a while longer. So I’ve got my mum back, clinical psychologist Georgia Ash, to talk about what that might mean for us. How do we deal with the uncertainty that has taken a stronghold in our lives since COVID-19? Georgia also chats about why being too optimistic can do us more harm than good and we discuss ‘mastery’: what is it? & how can we use it to help us cope? Also, Georgia totally reads Ayeesha - shout out to anyone whose parents are psychologists or similar. But it’s a good read, it’s accurate and it’s respectful, and honestly no one can read you like your mum can - psychologist or not. Hope you all have a fabulous next couple of days. And if you or someone you know is struggling don't forget you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you have any mental health related questions that you’d like Georgia to answer then please slide into @bl.ckb.rds or @eeshash DMs! Alternatively, you can send through an email to hello@black-birds.net And don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends, share it on IG, and tag @eeshash and @bl.ckb.rds, send through any suggestions or feedback you have! P.S. want to find out more about Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) that Georgia mentions? Click here for a basic idea :) Lots of love ~ talk soon xxx

Hi! As we all know there's a lot going on at the moment, it's been that way for a while and it looks like it's going to stay like that for a while longer. So I've got my mum back, clinical psychologist Georgia Ash, to talk about what that might mean for us. How do we deal with the uncertainty that has taken a stronghold in our lives since COVID-19? Georgia also chats about why being too optimistic can do us more harm than good and we discuss 'mastery': what is it? & how can we use it to help us cope? Also, Georgia totally reads Ayeesha - shout out to anyone whose parents are psychologists or similar. But it's a good read, it's accurate and it's respectful, and honestly no one can read you like your mum can - psychologist or not.Hope you all have a fabulous next couple of days. And if you or someone you know is struggling don't forget you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you have any mental health related questions that you'd like Georgia to answer then please slide into @bl.ckb.rds or @eeshash DMs! Alternatively, you can send through an email to hello@black-birds.net And don't forget to share the podcast with your friends, share it on IG, and tag @eeshash and @bl.ckb.rds, send through any suggestions or feedback you have! P.S. want to find out more about Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) that Georgia mentions? Click here for a basic idea :)Lots of love ~ talk soon xxx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Good afternoon!! In today’s episode we're joined by the wonderful Stelly G. Stelly G is a Sydney-based Fijian artist and performancemaker, concerned with the decolonisation of the contemporary Pacific-diaspora experience. She presented her debut performance work “SA YADRA MAI NA MARAMA LAILAI?” in 2016 at St.O’Donnell’s Select Gallery #003. She has since performed at the Australian Museum, the Sydney Opera House, Secret Garden Festival, Groovin the Moo and Harvest Festival; regularly performed at the Red Rattler; and been muse to popular street artist Askew. She has also been a regular collaborator with Black Birds. Most recently you may have seen her in our Housewives work, Our Visions Begin With Our Desires, as the rich and rambunctious Joanna. Joanna will be making another appearance in Our Visions Begin With Our Desires, chapter 2, as part of Sydney Fringe. Tickets are now on sale!!! They are $40 (which includes a beverage of your choice). We are doing a few shows - from the 16th-20th of September, but there is a maximum of 40 tickets for each performance! You can grab your tickets to Our Visions Begin With Our Desires - Chapter 2 hereFind Stelly G on IG @auntystellyg And Black Birds @bl.ckb.rdsAnd me (Ayeesha!) @eeshash Don't forget ~ rate, review, subscribe & shaaaaaaare Lots of love, and talk to you again on Thursday :)

Good afternoon!! In today's episode we're joined by the wonderful Stelly G. Stelly G is a Sydney-based Fijian artist and performancemaker, concerned with the decolonisation of the contemporary Pacific-diaspora experience. She presented her debut performance work "SA YADRA MAI NA MARAMA LAILAI?" in 2016 at St.O'Donnell's Select Gallery #003. She has since performed at the Australian Museum, the Sydney Opera House, Secret Garden Festival, Groovin the Moo and Harvest Festival; regularly performed at the Red Rattler; and been muse to popular street artist Askew. She has also been a regular collaborator with Black Birds. Most recently you may have seen her in our Housewives work, Our Visions Begin With Our Desires, as the rich and rambunctious Joanna. Joanna will be making another appearance in Our Visions Begin With Our Desires, chapter 2, as part of Sydney Fringe. Tickets are now on sale!!! They are $40 (which includes a beverage of your choice). We are doing a few shows - from the 16th-20th of September, but there is a maximum of 40 tickets for each performance! You can grab your tickets to Our Visions Begin With Our Desires - Chapter 2 hereFind Stelly G on IG @auntystellyg And Black Birds @bl.ckb.rdsAnd me (Ayeesha!) @eeshashDon't forget ~ rate, review, subscribe & shaaaaaaareLots of love, and talk to you again on Thursday :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Good evening! And welcome to Season 2 proper. My guest today is Cece Peters. Cece is an actor who entered the industry at 15 and went on to study at WAAPA. With a penchant for comedy she is now a regular in the Sydney theatre scene, as well as starring in Network 10’s The Wrong Girl and Playing For Keeps. For 2 years now she’s been living out of a van and travelling Australia with her dog, Haze. Showering under a roadside tap one day, having her face painted for The Logies the next, embracing the duality of her existence. We recorded this episode twice, a few months apart, the last chat we had - the one that you’ll hear - was when we were midway through the first lockdown. I was in Brisbane and Ce was in Melbourne. Now, I’m in Sydney, not in a lockdown, and really hoping we don’t go into another one and Ce is still in Melbourne, and yep, going through lockdown number 2. (Friendly reminder: check in on your Melbourne-based pals, like reeeeeeally check in on them). If you or someone you know is struggling you can always reach out for help. Call Lifeline crisis support & suicide prevention 24/7 on 13 11 14or text Lifeline from 6pm-midnight (AEST) on 0477 13 11 14or chat nightly @ lifeline.org.au Find Ce on IG @cecepeters_You can find me @eeshash and Black Birds @bl.ckb.rdsSlide into my DMs with any episode and/or guest suggestions! And don't forget to rate, review and subscriiiiiiiiibe. Stay safe and take care of yourselves xoxoxo

Good evening! And welcome to Season 2 proper. My guest today is Cece Peters. Cece is an actor who entered the industry at 15 and went on to study at WAAPA. With a penchant for comedy she is now a regular in the Sydney theatre scene, as well as starring in Network 10's The Wrong Girl and Playing For Keeps. For 2 years now she's been living out of a van and travelling Australia with her dog, Haze. Showering under a roadside tap one day, having her face painted for The Logies the next, embracing the duality of her existence. We recorded this episode twice, a few months apart, the last chat we had - the one that you'll hear - was when we were midway through the first lockdown. I was in Brisbane and Ce was in Melbourne. Now, I'm in Sydney, not in a lockdown, and really hoping we don't go into another one and Ce is still in Melbourne, and yep, going through lockdown number 2. (Friendly reminder: check in on your Melbourne-based pals, like reeeeeeally check in on them). If you or someone you know is struggling you can always reach out for help. Call Lifeline crisis support & suicide prevention 24/7 on 13 11 14or text Lifeline from 6pm-midnight (AEST) on 0477 13 11 14or chat nightly @ lifeline.org.auFind Ce on IG @cecepeters_You can find me @eeshash and Black Birds @bl.ckb.rdsSlide into my DMs with any episode and/or guest suggestions! And don't forget to rate, review and subscriiiiiiiiibe.Stay safe and take care of yourselves xoxoxo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! It has been several thousand minutes but I am baaaaaaaack and so excited for season 2 of No Offence, But! This ep is a little, 'hey, how you doin?' check in and a general Black Birds update, as well as some recommendations. There's also an anecdote about how I met my lovely elderly neighbours. Hope you enjoy!!! Can't wait to connect more with you in season 2. As always, you can find me on IG @eeshash and @bl.ckb.rds ~ DMs are open and actually, slides are encouraged. Don't forget: if you like the show send it to a friend, rate, review, subscribe and share it on your IG. Lots of love. Talk to you again on Thursday! xoxoxoxo

Hello! It has been several thousand minutes but I am baaaaaaaack and so excited for season 2 of No Offence, But! This ep is a little, 'hey, how you doin?' check in and a general Black Birds update, as well as some recommendations. There's also an anecdote about how I met my lovely elderly neighbours. Hope you enjoy!!! Can't wait to connect more with you in season 2. As always, you can find me on IG @eeshash and @bl.ckb.rds ~ DMs are open and actually, slides are encouraged. Don't forget: if you like the show send it to a friend, rate, review, subscribe and share it on your IG. Lots of love. Talk to you again on Thursday! xoxoxoxo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nau mai, haere mai ~ welcome back to another episode of No Offence, But! It's been a while but we're still here (and have some amaaaaazing guests lined up!). Including my guest for today’s episode, Jamaica Moana.Jamaica Moana is an artist, rapper & writer of Māori (Ngāpuhi/Tainui) and Samoan descent. Spiritually entwined with Hokianga and Waikato in the Motherland of Aotearoa, whilst currently walking the land of the Gadigal people. Jamaica infuses the extension of her own vision of movement & culture into her work. I first met Jamaica in 2018 when I interviewed her for an FBi Radio editorial. It feels like so long ago, considering how much work Jamaica has done from then to now, but you’ll hear in our korero (our chat) that Jamaica is an extremely hard worker and puts 110% into everything she does. If you aren’t already, make sure you follow Jamaica on IG. Her handle is @jamaicamoana Find Jamaica's music on Spotify and YouTube Don't forget to rate and review :) and make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing!Keep up to date with all things Black Birds via our IG @bl.ckb.rds or our website www.black-birds.netYou can find me (Ayeesha) on IG @eeshashFeel free to drop us a line with any guest or topic suggestions at hello@black-birds.net or just send through a DMTalk to you soon! xxxxx