Best Gate Close Panic Podcasts (2025)

Filmmaker Maddie Parry talks about boundaries, finding nourishing work, and finding community amongst the loneliness of documentary-making.By Gate Close Panic

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S3 Ep.3 The Actor 55:42

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Seren talks to actor Tilda Cobham-Hervey about the bliss and the exhaustion of doing work you love, creating boundaries, and learning when to say no to work.By Gate Close Panic

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S3 Ep.2 The Writer and Film Maker 1:31:30

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Writer and film maker Farrin Fosters talks through her work life, from the Grace Emily, to Poltics, CityMag, CityStandard and writing a book with characteristic intelligence, nuance and candour.By Gate Close Panic

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S3 Ep.1 The Social Media Manager 1:20:54

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Seren talks to Annie Andoh, Social Media Manager at the Victoria and Albert Museum, about finding a role where she can be herself, racism in the workplace, and understanding your strengths.By Gate Close Panic

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Post-London Update 5:32

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A little explainer on what's happened since my last update.By Gate Close Panic

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London Update 3:41

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Update on the second half of the season, and my London adventures!By Gate Close Panic

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S2 Ep.6 The Ceramic Artist 29:13

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Seren sits down for morning tea with ceramic artist Connie Augoustinos, a ceramic artist at the Jame Factory, about understanding how you learn, being gentle with yourself, and the value of being validated by peers in your field.By Gate Close Panic

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S2 Ep. 5 The Editor 1:25:39

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Seren talks to Stella Prize Manager Clara Sankey about her colourful career, moving on from a job when you can't grow, and the value of soft skills.By Gate Close Panic

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S2 Ep. 4 The Communications Specialist 47:05

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Seren talks to Ying-Di Yin, communications manager at the Sydney Opera House, about the hustle, keeping your foot in multiple doors, and leaving when you're reached your peak.By Gate Close Panic

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S2 Ep.3 The Arts Manager 1:04:09

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Seren talks to Rhen Soggee, General Manager of Act Now Theatre Company; about all the ways to work in the arts, always looking for ways to learn, and not getting professionally stale.By Gate Close Panic

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S2 Ep.2 The Illustrator 1:02:59

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Seren talks to illustrator Alice Lindstrom about finding direction, the comforts of coming home, and being honest about what you want to do. Alice is a collage artist and oil painter, her work has appeared in the books of Penguin Random House and MoMA, and in collaboration with T2 and the Victorian Women's Trust to name only a few.…

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S2 Ep.1 The Restaurant Manager 1:12:23

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Season Two! Seren talks to Africola General Manager Nikki Friedli about getting comfortable with a career in hospitality, finding meaning in your work, and fear of being a token.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 18: The Florist 40:52

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In the final episode of season one, Seren talks to florist Katya Fedyk about creative licence, mastering your trade, and knowing when it's time for a change. Katya is insightful, funny and self-aware, a brilliant end to the season.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 17: The Design Researcher & Educator 54:11

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Seren has a brilliant conversation with PhD candidate and university tutor Melinda Gaughwin about the ethics of design, the role Apple plays in our lives, and the intersection of our mental health and working lives. Essential listening for anyone who exists in the world.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 16: The Yoga Instructor & Interior Designer 41:07

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Seren talks to Laura Searson, yoga teacher AND interior designer, about maintaining your wellbeing when you spend you days at a desk, finding a community of people who love what you love, and and knowing how to walk away from something that's not working for you.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 15: The Visual Artist 43:14

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Seren talks to visual artist Alice Blanch about living frugally, wildlife therapy, and living around your emotional needs. A thoughtful, gentle episode, reordered next to a bird-filled garden.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 14: The Research Scientist 32:20

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Seren talked to Jacinta Greer, researcher and PhD candidate in archeology about know what you want from a young age, spending your twenties at uni, and the double standard for women in science.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 13: Double Time! The Stage Manager & The Production Trainee 43:11

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Double Time! Special episode with two guests! Seren talks to Alex Haley, a freelance stage manager and production designer, and Alira McKenzie, the production trainee at the State Theatre Company in South Australia about having a work friend, finding a mentor, becoming a mentor, and learning to manage difficult content, complex personalities and yo…

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Ep 12: The Graphic Designer 1:07:14

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Seren has a super-wholesome morning tea with graphic designer Lauren Bezzina and they talk about building a career when you never expected to, the limitations of the education system, and nearly becoming a flight attendant.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 11: The Magazine Editor 1:10:42

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Seren talks to Fritz Magazine editor Katie Spain about returning to Adelaide from a colourful career abroad without feeling like a failure, prioritising your own life and work over your relationship, and knowing when it's time to leave a job.By Gate Close Panic

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Post-Summer Pod 1:17

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The desire to write an acrostic poem about Autumn here is strong. Seren's making some changes, hopes for your thoughts and feelings on the matter.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 10: The Communications Coordinator (amongst other things) 47:43

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Seren talks to Gemma Beale, communications coordinator at Vital Statistics and all-around interesting human, about juggling projects, the difference money makes to everything and the danger of over-empathising when you're supporting vulnerable people.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 9: The Interior Designer 57:22

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Seren talks to interior designer Alice Were about making a career decision when you could do so many different things, having the confidence to do your job your own way, and maintaining a passion for your work.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 8: The Communications Consultant 33:20

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Seren talks to Shari Reid, adult-job-haver, about finding a job that helps you learn new ideas every day, overcoming imposter syndrome, factoring kids into your super-feminist-young-professional identity. All from the comfort of Shari's bed.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 7: The Social Worker 50:56

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Seren talks to Alisha Sopota, a social worker with male perpetrators of violence, about finding balance between the energy you give to your work, and the energy you reserve for your life, when your job is tied up with both your sense of self, and in complex moral obligations.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 6: The Union Organiser 38:32

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Seren talks to union organiser Catherine Story about how our working lives are changing, what we stand to lose and gain, and the intersection of social justice, creativity and activism.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 5: The CEO 47:49

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Seren speaks with the CEO of ACE Open, Liz Nowell, about looking for new challenges, the blurred boundaries between life and work, and coming back to Adelaide as a career move.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 4: The Academic & Parent 33:24

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Seren talks to academic and parent Nadine Levy about making changes when it's time, knowing your limits and not always saying yes.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 3: The Creative Director 43:46

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Seren talks to Anny Duff, creative director of Good Studios and one part of Ensemble Studios, about sustainable working relationships and making her childhood dreams into grown-up reality.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 2: The Freelance Photographer 32:36

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Seren talks to freelance photographer Jessica Clark about money, valuing your work, and making it in a male-dominated industry.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 1: The English Teacher 26:19

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Episode One! Seren talks to Phoebe Virgo, an English Teacher a school where 70% of the kids are from non-English-speaking backgrounds, about her career.By Gate Close Panic

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Ep 0: The Intro 2:49

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Seren introduces Gate Close Panic. You acclimate to the sound of her voice. All is right in the world.By Gate Close Panic