Best Griffith University Podcasts (2025)

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Kevin Mutch and The Moon Prince part 2 1:07:23

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Part 2 of Geoff’s discussion with Kevin Mutch about “The Moon Prince”, Kevin’s great, new all-ages fantasy-sci-fi-adventure from Fantagraphics! Kevin Mutch Instagram: @kfmutch The Moon Prince Geoff: instagram: @grogangeoff Geoff’s substack, “Pencilhead”By geoffgcomics

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How to Break the Cycle of Jail Through Rehab with Jarvis Atkinson AKA Chainbreaker 23:08

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In this powerful episode of the Jails, Gangs and Justice, we dive deep into stories of survival, resilience, and hope. Join hosts Jacob Little and guest Jarvis Atkinson as they share their own personal journeys through addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and institutional abuse. Jarvis opens up about his years in and out of prison, battling add…

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Kevin Mutch and The Moon Prince 1:09:44

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17 years in the making, Kevin Mutch’s “The Moon Prince” is now the graphic novel of the season, a rollicking, all-ages fantasy-adventure story in the grand tradition of Jules Verne and Frank Herbert. Kevin joins Geoff to talk about the journey from his initial search through his old paperbacks in 2008 to find something for his kids to read to publi…

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Why Does it Feel Like a Life Sentence? - Felicia Djamirze and Jacob Little at Reintegration Puzzle Conference 2025 18:56

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Join Jacob Little and Felicia Djamirze for a powerful conversation about life after incarceration, overcoming stigma, and breaking through systemic barriers. In this episode, Jacob shares his personal journey from youth detention to becoming an advocate for survivors of institutional abuse, while Felicia offers her expertise as a lived experience t…

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Abortion Abroad 18:28

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Today on campus, it’s 1985. Only, we’re not in America, we’re in Tokyo, Japan. In this heartfelt true story, a young couple, each from different parts of America, form an intimate relationship while studying overseas. When they suddenly learn she is pregnant, the two must make a life-altering decision 6,000 miles from home. We think this episode is…

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The Corporate Glossary of Gaslighting 1:01:50

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Welcome to the Unsupervised Podcast, the podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. Today’s episode is all about those shiny little phrases corporations love to throw around like work hard play hard and we’re a family. You’ve seen them in job listings, on career pages maybe even etched into a motivational poster near the keurig, but be…

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Unsupervised but not unaccountable 52:10

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Welcome to the Unsupervised Podcast, the podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. Today we’re talking about being unsupervised but not unaccountable. How to build self discipline when no one is watching. #podcast #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship

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Leveraging Your Network , not just growing it 1:07:03

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Welcome to the Unsupervised Podcast, the podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. Today we’re diving into leveraging your network, not just growing it. Because connections are currency, and how you use them can be the difference between staying stuck and scaling up. #podcast #podcastrecommendations #entrepreneur #smallbusiness…

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Dardi Munwurro - Strong Spirit - Yarns 40:05

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In this compelling episode, Jacob Little, founder of About Time for Justice, shares his extraordinary journey from youth detention through adult maximum‐security prisons and back into the community. He reflects on the cycle of intergenerational trauma sparked by childhood abuse, his time inside Brisbane Boys’ Yard and other institutions, and the pi…

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We Were Bikies. This Is the Truth - why we walked away 35:18

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In this gripping episode of Jails, Gangs, and Justice, two former outlaw motorcycle gang members sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about life inside the club—and the personal journeys that led them out. From brotherhood and identity to disillusionment and transformation, this episode dives deep into the world of outlaw biker culture and t…

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Boobs, Bros And Busch Gardens 15:53

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In another hilarious episode, we meet Chelsea Grint, a fun-loving young freshman at the University of South Florida, who became the ringleader of the wildest parties off campus. The moment she graduates, however, those lurid nights catch up to her in a single, sweaty meeting that will determine the fate of her career. Stay tuned for this true story…

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The Octopus At Michigan 19:16

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In this hilarious episode, we meet Karen Scholl, an introverted young woman who bucks her family and the entire state of Ohio by enrolling at the University of Michigan. However, her newly found independence is tested to its limits when all eyes are on her at a glamorous dinner. It will take an iron gut to decide if being the life-of-the-party soro…

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Jacob Little’s Journey from Incarceration to Justice 37:53

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I was interviewed by Sasskia Brown from the Your Bittersweet Darling podcast. In this podcast I open up about growing up in housing commission in Newcastle, the impact of my father’s 16½-year prison sentence and my own experiences in youth detention and men’s maximum-security facilities—where I survived institutional abuse and learned the harsh rul…

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The Downfall Of A Whiz Kid 21:48

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Hear the journey of a bright young kid who went to college wishing his life to center around drinking, women and writing whatever he felt. This is the remarkably true story of the lessons that were handed to Steffan Postaer, but then ignored, so he could stay a college freshman forever. His authentic journey that started in college reminds us – You…

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John Mackenzie chats with Dr Ian Jeffreys, Principal Police Advisor at RACQ, about Australians enjoying cheaper fuel prices in the wake of the United States global tariff war. 6:36

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John MacKenzie discusses the latest Australian federal election polling with Dr. Paul Willaims, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University. 8:34

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John MacKenzie speaks with Greg Williams, Co-Owner of the Cape Gateway Motel in Mareeba, about vandals who recently smashed up his motel and how the government must seriously address the youth crime emergency ... 12:04

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John MacKenzie chats with Leigh Ratcliffe, Architect and original master planner of Palm Cove, about his new vision for an esplanade dominated by foot traffic as opposed to vehicles. 15:32

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John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller Jim, from Kuranda, who passionately expressed his concerns for the future of the Kuranda Range and the vital access needed between Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands ... 5:08

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John MacKenzie chats with Chris Morris, Chairman of the Morris Group, about his expression of interest in taking on the lease to develop and run Double Island off Palm Cove. 9:30

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John MacKenzie discusses cane toad gene editing with Professor Rick Shine AM, School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University, and how close we are to eradicating the invasive pest. 13:00

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the 2025 Australian federal election announced for Saturday 3rd of May. 9:37

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John MacKenzie speaks with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, about the statistical reduction in some forms of crime during the policy update that saw 33 new offences added to the 'Adult Time, Adult ... 10:33

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John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers & Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, about USA tariffs and the effects on the stock market. 7:26

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John MacKenzie chats with Saul Eslake, Independent Economist & Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Tasmania, about the proposed 10% tariff on beef by the United States that will impact Australian ... 9:38

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Jacob Little and the Mental Health Militia with Ben Cook and Troy Koerntjes 1:24:23

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My name is Jacob Little. I’m the co-founder of About Time for Justice and the founder of the Healing Voices Foundation. My journey has taken me from surviving institutional abuse and incarceration to becoming an advocate for survivors across Australia. I know firsthand what it’s like to be caught in the youth detention system, to experience life in…

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John MacKenzie speaks with Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC, Former Chief of the Australian Army & Director National Security Institute at the University of Canberra, about security concerns in the wake ... 9:51

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John MacKenzie chats with James Dein, Festival Director of Savannah in the Round, about the newly announced superstars attending the festival in 2025, including American country music sensation Zac Brown ... 6:24

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John MacKenzie chats with Professor Jon Nott, Professor of Geoscience at JCU Cairns, contrasting the emergency response of Cyclone Jasper with Cyclone Alfred. 16:51

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John MacKenzie chats with Professor Jon Nott, Professor of Geoscience at JCU Cairns, contrasting the emergency response of Cyclone Jasper with Cyclone Alfred. The issue of a safe harbour rock wall at the northern end of Palm Cove and how this would disrupt the natural sand flow.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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My Night With Marilyn 25:32

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Meet Jeff York, a hapless 19-year-old who grew up in a town of 700, a Mayberry as he puts it, with few prospects. But his venture to college in Chicago changed all that when one fateful night, he hits a formidable bump, head-on. Marilyn Chambers, the most famous porn star on earth. Hear for this semi-steamy coming-of-age story. These are the actual…

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John MacKenzie chats with FNQ Tobacconist, Pam, about the black market trade in cigarettes and illegal tobacco products, and the mafia-style tactics being used by the illicit traders. 15:10

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John MacKenzie chats with Locky Bensted, former Mareeba Councillor and Owner of Mareeba Truck School, about federal feasibility and funding commitments to replace the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda. 11:54

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John MacKenzie chats with Locky Bensted, former Mareeba Councillor and Owner of Mareeba Truck School, about federal feasibility and funding commitments to replace the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda and find an alternative route to access the Atherton Tablelands.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie speaks with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, about the "adult time for adult crime" policy's practical application and effectiveness in reducing the rates of youth offending. 9:46

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John MacKenzie speaks with Michael Healy, ALP State Member for Cairns, about legal reform and proposed restrictions for poker machine users. 8:54

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr Victoria Gordon, Microbiologist & Non-executive Director and Co-Founder of QBiotics, about the research development into a cancer-fighting drug obtained from a rainforest plant ... 16:18

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John MacKenzie speaks with David Bobberman, CEO Queensland Seafood Industry Association, about the steps toward requiring the clear labelling of Australian versus foreign-caught seafood. 11:22

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John MacKenzie speaks with David Bobberman, CEO of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association, about the steps toward requiring the clear labelling of Australian versus foreign-caught seafood. David also reflected upon the recent struggles felt by the industry after the ban on certain net fishing and the reduction in quotas of certain fish.…

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John MacKenzie speaks with Mayor Lisa Scomazzon, Douglas Shire, about the future of the Mossman Mill site and exploring alternative primary production options. 5:57

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John MacKenzie speaks with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about the Bruce Highway being cut yet again at the Seymour River crossing. 7:51

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John MacKenzie speaks with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about the Bruce Highway being cut yet again at the Seymour River crossing, and the impact this has on Far North Queensland. The question is being raised in 2025 as to how a large portion of the state seems to be cut off by only a small section of the highway being closed, a…

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Jacob Little Speaks at Annual National Justice Forum 29:22

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Dive into the latest episode of the National Justice Forum, where critical issues of social justice, policy reform, and community empowerment take center stage. Each episode features dynamic conversations with experts, activists, and thought leaders who illuminate the pathways toward real, transformative change. Join us for an inspiring dialogue th…

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John MacKenzie speaks with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the latest federal election polling and the likelihood of a minority government ... 10:26

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John MacKenzie chats with Wayne Rees, local actor and marriage celebrant, about his time on the stage entertaining the people of Cairns. 15:54

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John MacKenzie chats with Wayne Rees, local actor and marriage celebrant, about his time on the stage entertaining the people of Cairns. John also reminisced about Wayne's position as a former councillor and his father's role in founding the famous "Rusty's Markets" in the city.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with Col from Goldsborough Valley about how people still swim near Peet's Bridge, unaware of the large crocodile that inhabits the area, and how the lack of warning sign will ultimately ... 6:40

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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Kristy Vallely, CRC Rep for Division 6, about the light-industrial development site voted in favour by council for Redlynch Valley. 12:17

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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Kristy Vallely, CRC Rep for Division 6, about the light-industrial development site voted in favour by council for Redlynch Valley. Cr. Vallely also expressed her frustrations at abusive members of the community and how a new culture of decorum needs to be respected.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie speaks with Saul Eslake, Independent Economist & Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Tasmania, about the uncertainty and volatility of world stock markets in the time of Trump ... 9:21

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The Pirate Professor 23:17

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A determined young man over-extends himself at college in every way possible. We find him hellbent on believing ambition alone will be the key to his happiness, even if it costs him the love of his life. It’s not until one fateful sit-down with a very eccentric professor does his life come into focus. This true account written by Brian Heffernan, i…

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John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, for his response to talkback caller Tom from Cairns and his desperate plea for politicians to address the crime emergency facing Cairns ... 5:32

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John MacKenzie chats with an impassioned caller, Tom from Cairns, about his experiences with crime and how governments need to act. 12:40

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John MacKenzie speaks with Emily Jade, 102.9 FM Hot Tomato Breakfast Show in the Gold Coast, for an update on the events following Tropical Cyclone Alfred's crossing of the Southeast Coastline. 6:12

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John MacKenzie speaks with Emily Jade, 102.9 FM Hot Tomato Breakfast Show in the Gold Coast, for an update on the events following Tropical Cyclone Alfred's crossing of the Southeast Coastline. Furthermore, some controversial implications were intimated toward the Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and his political future.…

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John MacKenzie speaks with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the controversial "bed tax" which would see an additional charge for accommodation providers to raise money to promote ... 10:42

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John MacKenzie speaks with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the controversial "bed tax" which would see an additional charge for accommodation providers to raise money to promote and fund local tourism initiatives. Also, Cr. Olds weighed in on the "Palm Cove Reimagined" proposal for a safe harbour development.…

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John MacKenzie chats with National's Senator Matthew Canavan about the politicisation of Cyclone Alfred and how climate doomsayers are quick to jump on a natural disaster to further their agenda. 7:58

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