BrainSauce Podcasts

Download some serotonin directly into your brain with the latest episode of SLACK, the Australian podcast where five former improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a ridiculous radio drama. This month, the boys discuss the fascinating and horrifying potential of Brain-To-Computer Interfaces, reveal our favourite TV shows, recount our weirdest dreams,...

For Episode X, host Harry Sweby is joined by the enigmatic and multi-talented Leelyn Cruddas, a 25-year-old data scientist and international consultant who recently decided to stop stifling her creativity and enrolled in a film degree. Her fascinating insights into the Australian film industry, good and bad experiences on-set, and tips for those new to the game make this a must-listen for aspiring...

The entire team is back for the third episode of SLACK, a uniquely Australian podcast where five former improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama. This month, the boys talk “The Talk”, review a music video and Jack’s injured foot, debate altering the course of history, elect our own Prime Minister, and become an Animorph…among other...

This month on SLOP, host Harry Sweby digs into Arran McNamara’s musical journey, from performing outside of churches to captivating Brisbane venues with his alternative folk catharsis. Along the way, Arran discusses his new music, sheds light on his upcoming EP, and issues some advice to other aspiring musicians… all before performing an acoustic rendition of his latest track. So make yourself a c...

SLACK, a new podcast where five former improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama, is back. For their second episode, the boys melt down the myths surrounding cryonics (the science of freezing your body after death), engage in a speed-round of “versus”, detail their ultimate party, and reveal how hard it can be to think on your feet....

SLOP returns this month with TVDINNER, an indie pop endeavour from Brisbane artist Cordell Retchless. After ruminating on the ethics of cryo freezing and the dark side of Walt Disney, host Harry Sweby peels back the layers of TVDINNER to reveal where it all began, from going solo after the break-up of Brisbane band Cakeboy to serendipitous success to what comes next. And stick around for a beautif...

SLACK is a new podcast where five former improvisers each bring a topic of conversation before they meld them all together into a drunk radio drama. In this inaugural episode, the boys get drunk and reveal what they’ve been up to, debate polar bears vs tigers, reflect on how to successfully start assignments last minute, discuss disingenuous pop stars and declare their favourite comic book adaptat...

Slide into The Slop Shack as host Harry Sweby sits down with Declan Wilson and Dragon Saman, the co-creators of one of the biggest Instagram movie news and review pages, “Movies of the Future”. For one SLOP-tastic hour we investigate the origins of their super successful grassroots venture and take a look into how they manage it, where it’s been and where it is headed. But stick around as we get s...

Step inside The Slop Shack with host Harry Sweby as the illustrious Lachlan Parker reviews Halle Berry’s “Catwoman”, details his infatuation with Ryan Gosling, and reveals his hidden past in the martial arts. They also, at some point, discuss his ever-evolving music, his method, his gigs, his future and his past, before taking a little detour into a neon-soaked alleyway…getting deep into all of th...

SLOP returns to its roots this month for an insightful interview with Dominic Thurlow - the man who is, unknowingly, responsible for this whole podcast. An endlessly creative and quirky Film, Drama and English teacher, Dom joins Harry "Extras" Sweby to talk about his concerns for the film industry, what led him into the arts, and how improvisation can (in small ways) make you a better human being....

After appearing on the new podcast HUSTLERS, a half motivational / half body-horror show created by Ashley Whyte, we just had to get him onto the fourth episode of SLOP to talk about his new hustle. So join Sweby, Shhlee and Gregory the Friendly Ghost as they take a deep dive into the depths of content creation – through podcasting, streaming, a love of Gary V and cheeky 30 second things. There’s...

For SLOP’s third instalment, we’re finally ready to move beyond Theatresports…and there’s no better way to get some variety into this podcast then talking to Lillian Curthoys and Georgia Emms. An inseparable duo that literally have “24 hour party people” tattooed on their bodies, they’re here to tell us about everything from pub choirs and 7/11 competitions, to New Year’s parties and WWI challenge...

In a follow-up to last month’s episode of SLOP, host Harry Sweby reunites the OGs of Padua Theatresports – Ethan Down, Daniel Quaglia, Lachlan Parker, Cordell Retchless, Thomas O’Toole and Lachlan Caldwell. Having made it to the Grand Final three years in a row, the crew reminisce on how Theatresports at Padua College began, evolved, and conquered. A companion video, featuring footage from the 201...

In the first episode of SLOP, 2017 Youth Theatresports Champions "Old Man Jenkins" - Jack Stewart, Ronan Brady, Harrison O'Connor, Joey Hughes and Harry Sweby - spill the beans on their unlikely path to victory, and delve deep into the mystical realm of improvisational sport-theatre hybrids. The companion video, featuring footage from the Grand Final, is available here: https://www.youtube.com/wat...