Through The Creative Door

Alexis sits down with Mienna Brookman, an emerging Australian musical theatre performer and dance educator. Mienna shares her journey through the world of performance, choreography, and teaching, and reflects on what it takes to build a career while inspiring the next generation of performers. From the rehearsal room to the classroom, this conversation explores creativity, resilience, and finding...

Featured Artist: Gavin Bowles & The Distractions Featured Vinyl:  ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Love Is Dumb Sam’s Hot Pick Damned Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://gavinbowles.bandcamp.com/album/are-we-having-fun-yet   Love Is Dumb (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_-mh-IvCoo   Thanks for listening, catch...

Melbourne-based, partners and co-founders of Sandhill Records, our guests Nayomi Pattuwage and Maxon are passionate about artist development, recording, and supporting independent music projects. Nayomi is a songwriter, producer, audio engineer, visual artist and videographer who performs as Like Bear and runs Heaps Stoked Productions. Maxon is a singer-songwriter whose folk, Americana and '70s-in...

Featured Artist: Karnivool Featured Vinyl: In Verses   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Ghost Sam’s Hot Pick Remote Self Control   Aus Music Alert! Support this artists!!! Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s g...

Alexis chats with performer, choreographer, and creative Will Johnston. From his early dance training in Geelong to graduating from Oxygen College's Musical Theatre program, Will shares his journey through the performing arts, the shows that reignited his passion for theatre, and his work behind the scenes as a choreographer and director. Plus, all the juicy details about his unique creativity, co...

Featured Artist: Primrose Path Featured Vinyl:  Ruminations   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Shifted Sam’s Hot Pick Obstruct   Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://primrosepathofficial.bandcamp.com/   Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should...

In this episode, Alexis chats with Melbourne/Naarm-based AACTA nominated cinematographer (Try Colour Studios), with his career spanning film, music videos, commercial production circles and he is also the producer of Tones of Naarm. If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram;  @trycolour_studio @ tonesofnaarm This episode was recorded on 11 May 2026 on the lands of the Woiworung  Peopl...

Featured Artist: Quadeca Featured Vinyl:  I Didn’t Mean To Haunt You   Alexis’ Hot Pick  born yesterday Sam’s Hot Pick fantastyworld   Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram:...

We're joined by Melbourne singer-songwriter Brooke Taylor, a powerhouse performer blending rock, blues, country, soul, and pop into her own unmistakable sound. Recommended by past guest Delsinki, it’s a pleasure to finally have Brooke on the show. Having spent years in the industry, Brooke shares honest insights into perseverance, staying true to yourself, and navigating uncertain times as an arti...

  Featured Artist: The Replacements Featured Vinyl:  Tim   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Swingin’ Party Sam’s Hot Pick Here Comes a Regular Gavin Bowles -  Hot Pick Kiss Me On The Bus Special Guest Gavin Bowles joins us for this episode. They were on Season 2, episode 8, go check it out!  Check out the Tom Taylor article in Far Out mag that Sam references… “is this the most crushing song of the 80s?” https://...

Alexis talks to Sasha Hennequin, a Melbourne-based actor and singer working across theatre, film, and television.  asha opens up about carving her own path as a multidisciplinary performer, embracing opportunities across Australia and the US, and stepping beyond the limits of being defined as just one kind of creative. She shares her journey as a woman of colour in the industry with honesty and st...

Featured Artist: Bruno Mars Featured Vinyl:  The Romantic   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Risk It All Sam’s Hot Pick Something Serious Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www....

Alexis chat with Bri Emrich, a multidisciplinary performer whose work moves fluidly between dance, aerial arts, acrobatics, and physical theatre. Based in Melbourne (Naarm) with roots in Perth, Bri shares her journey from classical ballet training at WAAPA to developing a bold, distinctive voice in aerial performance. Bri shares her journey of aerial apparatus (hoop, net, and acrobatics) along wit...

Featured Artist: Crowded House Featured Vinyl:  Woodface   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Weather With You Sam’s Hot Pick It’s Only Natural Blake's Hot Pick Four Seasons In One Day Special Guest: Blake Williams    Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record: https://www.neilfinn.com/woodface   Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an art...

In this episode of Through the Creative Door, Alexis chats with Andrew Felix, a photographer, videographer, creative consultant, and fellow podcast host.  From starting in photography in both portrait and fashion to now expanding into drone work, Andrew shares how his creative path has evolved over time. He also talks about his passion for storytelling, both through his visual work and his own pod...

Featured Artist:Rickie Lee Jones Featured Vinyl:  Flying Cowboys   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Satellites Sam’s Hot Pick Satellites GUEST Hot Pick Satellites Special Guest Levi Russell joins us for this episode. They were on Season 2, episode 16, go check it out!  https://throughthecreativedoor.podbean.com/e/levi-russell/ Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookou...

Joe Laf is a singer-songwriter, producer, and session guitarist who believes in one simple rule: don’t overthink, just finish the work. In this episode, Alexis talks with Joe about his journey through music, the reality of working behind the scenes as a session player, and what it takes to actually complete creative projects instead of getting stuck chasing perfection. From songwriting and product...

Featured Artist: Kaytranada Featured Vinyl:  Timeless   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Do 2 Me Sam’s Hot Pick Weird   Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: LINK Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram...

Alexis sits down with Sarah Eida, an artist working at the intersection of music, embodiment, and performance identity. From her intimate work as a songwriter to commanding the stage as the leading force behind Howling Mountain, and stepping into the electrifying persona of Sassa Von Vuur, Sarah doesn’t compartmentalise her creativity, she multiplies it. Different stages, same nervous system. Toge...

Featured Artist: Howling Mountain Featured Vinyl: All Talk, No Play   Alexis’ Hot Pick  Gaslight Sam’s Hot Pick I Got This! Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://howlingmountain.bandcamp.com/album/all-talk-no-play Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got o...

In this episode, we sit down with Melbourne hip-hop artist, singer, amateur producer, and street performer Michael Johnson, AKA Sliq Mick. Known as “The Mental Health Rapper,” he uses his music to spark conversations around awareness, self-reflection, and kindness, spreading the message that it’s cool to be kind. This episode was recorded on 9 January 2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We...

Featured Artist: Neat Beats Featured Vinyl: Cosmic Surgery   Alexis’ Hot Pick  I Hope I Think of Bike Riding When I’m Dying Sam’s Hot Pick Video Game Characters Josh WellsHot Pick I Hope I Think of Bike Riding When I’m Dying Special Guest Josh Wells joins us for this episode. He was on Season 1, episode 2, go check it out! https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p5x9b-1562bb1   Thanks for listening, catch y...

Step into the colourful, creepy, and creative world of Brandon Summers, AKA The Nether Noose. Horror-obsessed multimedia artist, streamer, and community-builder, Brandon creates vibrant monster characters, brings his street art to the public, and shares his love of horror through Twitch, YouTube, and his monthly midnight screenings at the Bonfire Horror Club in Adelaide. In this episode, we explor...

Join Alexis, Ruby, and Sam as they reflect on their favourite moments from Season 2! In this special holiday episode, we share laughs, highlights, and heartfelt stories from our incredible guests. We want to thank everyone who tuned in, our guests who shared their stories, and everyone who has supported the show this year. Our hope is that these episodes inspire you to create, celebrate, and embra...

In this episode of Through the Creative Door, Alexis chats with Lara Deam, an Australian actress, dancer, director and writer based in Melbourne. Lara’s career spans film, television, theatre, commercials and presenting, with experience both in Australia and internationally, including time working and training in Canada. Before building her acting career, Lara spent almost 18 years as a profession...