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Taika Waititi discusses Thor: Love and Thunder, inclusivity in films, and celebrity activism. Helen Zaltzman talks about live shows, podcasting, and language exploration on Kinder Egg packaging. Veronica Mars Investigations podcast analysis and addressing structural racism in media are also covered.

Meet Mandy Walker, the cinematographer behind Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, as she shares insights on film aesthetics and collaboration. Plus, Claudia O'Doherty discusses her role in Killing It, exploring class and capitalism in a quirky series. The podcast also dives into Netflix's challenges with declining viewership and controversies, hinting at the evolving landscape of streaming services.

Artist Daniel Boyd reframes Eurocentric images in his work, while Sally Ryan discusses her challenging commission for a giant oil painting of the Holy Family. The podcast also explores the reclaiming of artefacts taken from Kunwinjku and Gagadju artists in Arnhem Land.

Renowned figures like Laurence Olivier and Nureyev discuss key moments in Australian performing arts history, including Ian McKellen's Australian debut. Topics range from Indigenous theatre to collaborations between Philip Glass and Mark Atkins. The podcast explores the impact of Dorothy Hewitt and celebrates Aboriginal culture in music and dance, all while highlighting the challenges of location recording and the importance of supporting theater companies.

American author Madeline Miller discusses the popularity of Greek myths among teenagers, her journey in modernizing ancient tales like Galatea, and the portrayal of women as objects in ancient Greek stories. Lauren Chater's novel inspired by a 400-year-old dress discovery and Evie Shine's emotional turmoil in everyday life are also explored.

Tony Armstrong, Logie winner, and Wil Anderson from Gruen talk about Beyoncé's new single, JLo's iconic moments, and Tony's Logie win. They discuss the impact of Beyoncé's music, diversity in awards, red carpet experiences, and evolution of advertising. The conversation also explores JLo's career milestones, her Super Bowl Halftime show, and the cinematic experience of Jurassic World: Dominion.

Baz Luhrmann discusses 'Elvis' film, Damon Herriman talks about a silly NZ comedy. The Boys stars talk power dynamics in the superhero satire. Nude Tuesday and gibberish conversations + behind-the-scenes insights into character transformations.

Chiharu Shiota's art of entangled threads and Wura Ogunji's endurance performance are highlighted in this podcast. They discuss the symbolism of light in art, Shiota's transition to performance art, and Ogunji's public performance in Sydney. The significance of location on audience perception in performance art is also explored.

Michael R. Jackson, creator of 'A Strange Loop,' shares his journey to writing the award-winning musical. Kit Harrington's role in a daring production of Henry V is also discussed. The podcast delves into the challenges of creating unique Broadway shows, the impact of Tony Awards on voting sentiment, and the evolution of 'A Strange Loop' over 15 years.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brookes says she "didn't grow up as a horse obsessed girl" but rather her interest in horses was a result of a midlife crisis which led her to the history of a famous American thoroughbred that was the inspiration for her latest novel, simply called Horse. Also, John Purcell talks about his second official novel, The Lessons, and reveals his brief career writing erotica and Karen Manton explains the inspiration for her evocative novel, The Curlew's Eye, set in remote Northern Territory.