Human/Ordinary

This is a story about my neighbourhood, but I hope it’s about yours too. Inspired by this song from Tom Waits, and this piece from Scott Carrier. Original music by Kent Sutherland. Thanks to Planet Broadcasting, and Allison Chan for production and story advice and guidance. Special thanks to Leila Brook for quality control and continued support. For more on the show... Website: humanordinary....

This is a story about loss, fear, uncertainty, and optimism, and how Renee Gardiner rediscovered herself.  Music by Kent Sutherland. Special thanks to Shaun Jeffrey ( Dead Glass Design/Carousel Sniper Victim ). Thanks also to Planet Broadcasting, and Leila Brook for support and quality control. Head to  humanordinary.com/mvmt for details on how to win one of two flash watches thanks to M...

I went along to see Milo Yiannopolous speak, and to try and understand a little more about those who support him, and those who stand opposed. Original music by Kent Sutherland. Special thanks to Leila Brook for quality control, Planet Broadcasting, and neontaster for a great idea. Head to  humanordinary.com/mvmt for details on how to win one of two flash watches thanks to MVMT. For more on t...

To introduce Season 3 of the show, I made this little story about something special that happened to us two months ago. Music by Kent Sutherland. Special thanks to Leila Brook for being game.  For more on the show... Website: humanordinary.com Facebook: facebook.com/humanordinarypodcast Twitter: @human_ordinary1 Planet Broadcasting: planetbroadcasting.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

For the final episode in the Headstone series, I was curious to understand what people think about when they know they're going to die. Doctor and filmmaker, Tim Duncan, shares his story. You can check out Tim's film work here . Music by Kent Sutherland. Thanks to Leila Brook for quality control. Check out the Human/Ordinary website , and like the Facebook page for updates.   Hosted on Acast....

Our understanding of death is not just informed by the people around us. Animals also play a role in our experiences of mortality. For this episode, I put together three stories exploring this theme. Music by Kent Sutherland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of the graves in any cemetery are the final resting places for the persons remembered there. But for one headstone in Melbourne that isn't the case. For the person is buried 1000s of kilometres away, at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee. This is the story behind the Elvis Presley memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Jessie Williams was 30 years old, she lost her first child at birth. The grief she experienced after was painful, enlightening, and ultimately re-formative.  This is her story. Jessie is the CEO of the Groundswell Project, a not-for-profit interested in changing the way Australians do death and dying. Original music by Kent Sutherland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

This is the story of Mary and Brian Hill, as told by Mary. Original music by Kent Sutherland. Thanks to Mary Hill for her sharing, and to the memory of Brian Hill. For more information on the story or the podcast, visit www.humanordinary.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of the Headstone Series, I stumble onto a mysterious memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery, and try to get to the bottom of its meaning and origin. Original music by Kent Sutherland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An introduction to the second season of Human/Ordinary. Kicks off in May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third and final part of my series exploring issues around meat-eating. I get knowledge from Jad Patrick, a naturopath, and Dr. Tamasin Ramsay, an environmental anthropologist and activist, about the health and environmental impacts of chowing down on a steak. Original music by Kent Sutherland. For additional content relating to this episode, please visit here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

While on our first flight with our baby daughter, I contemplate my totally rational fear of flying. Should be emotional. Music by Kent Sutherland. Pictures to accompany story here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this story, I spent two banner-making nights with the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, and hung out with them at the final game of the year. I was really interested in exploring how their support has fared in the wake of the drug scandal and a season of disappointment on the field. I was honestly a little surprised to find such an outpouring of love and passion for the team amongst the supporters...

In the first part of this series, I watched a cow being slaughtered and butchered. In this second part, I talk to four friends to find out what their views are and why they make the eating choices they do. Featuring Rosie Joyce, Matt Whitmore, Nicole Rodger, and Kent Sutherland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a follow-up of sorts to Episode 00, I visit another protest to get a better understanding of the motivations of the right-wingers. In the end, I also get a better understanding of myself. For pictures to accompany this story, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm a bit interested in questioning why I do what I do. That's a big question, so a smaller one, is why I eat what I eat. I eat beef, so in the first part of this short series, I go watch a cow being slaughtered. Check out a couple of graphic pictures to accompany this story here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Melbourne suburb of Coburg in late May of 2016, hundreds of angry people with opposing political views came together. No one was really there for a calm and civil discussion. I talk to people from both sides to find out what motivated them to come. Check out some pictures to accompany this story here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.