Wendy Love

some of the stuff i’ve made

Hi, I’m Eddie

This six-part series, hosted by Rhianna Patrick and produced by me, won top prize at the 2022 Australian Podcast Awards in the Indigenous Category. At it’s release, it had been 30 years since Torres Strait Islander, Eddie Koiki Mabo, and a group of four Meriam people won in a case against the State of Queensland, for land they knew was traditionally theirs. Hi, I’m Eddie introduces you to the man behind the headlines and takes you on a journey to get to know Eddie Mabo and the case to understand the legacy he left behind.

Episode 6: WEsley enoch

Playwright Wesley Enoch learnt about the power of storytelling early in his career. Born on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and great nephew of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, art and political activism are part of his family legacy. For three decades, while directing theatre and festivals all over Australia, Wesley has used stories to effect social change. In this podcast he ponders the ‘”fork in the road’’ in his own life that led him to write and direct plays that change perspectives and conventional narratives. For more info head over to Museum of Brisbane’s website. Listen here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

Episode 4: Michael zavros

Michael Zavros is an acclaimed artist whose paintings of his young family have polarised audiences in recent years. Michael likes that his work is provocative. He enjoys the dialogue they create and the introspection they spark. One recurring subject is his daughter Phoebe, who became his creative partner when she was five. In this episode, Michael and his daughter Phoebe (16) discuss the ups and downs they have navigated over the decade of working together. Links to Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more head to Museum of Brisbane’s website.

Highlights: An audio postcard from a kinder art show

In kindergartens around the world teachers introduce art to inquisitive young minds, just brimming with childhood creativity. Producer Wendy Love popped by one of them, C&K Rosalie Community Kindergarten in Brisbane, to capture the sounds of a recent art show that was taking place. Rebecca Sowden, one of the teachers, explains how her classroom focussed on the visual arts this last term, and how she and other teachers put together the "gallery" show of the four and five year-olds' work. Listen here.

Episode 3: Sallyanne atkinson AO

Sallyanne Atkinson is well known as the only woman to have served Brisbane as Lord Mayor (1985-1991), during a time when men dominated politics. Less known is the story of how her creative thinking and sheer tenacity turned Brisbane from a city that stayed indoors to one that lives and plays along the river. Hear how she helped shape the modern Brisbane we know and love today. Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you like to listen.

where i belong Trailer

From Museum of Brisbane, Where I Belong inspires listeners to explore Brisbane through a patchwork of diverse stories, cultures, and perspectives. Each episode tells a story about a remarkable individual whose life and work is shaped by our city. Featuring writers, artists, performers and public figures, the podcast shares previously unheard stories about Brisbane and its people; who find purpose, make unexpected changes and celebrate the place – the landscape and its communities – where they belong. Their narratives traverse Brisbane’s broad reach – along the river, over the hills and out to the islands, offering new insights into shared experiences of this place. Listen to the trailer below. And follow/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Giffords Making "Leaps and Bounds" in Rehab, Has Been Told She Was Shot

Two months into her recovery from a bullet wound to the head, doctors say Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is progressing in “leaps and bounds.” She has no recollection of the tragic incident in Tucson, but for the first time she has been told what happened to her. Wendy Siegle reports on what her doctors here in Houston are calling a “tremendous recovery.”

Take the money & Run?

While hopping from job to job is par for the course these days, people generally stay within the same field. But what if you were given the opportunity to make a huge leap onto an entirely different career path? Annabelle Kumar faced this anxiety-inducing, existential-crisis-causing conundrum in her early 30s.

Regional singers shine on stage with Opera Queensland

Have you ever been to the theatre and wished it was you up there singing and dancing?For a number of talented Queenslanders, that wish is actually coming true. Original story via ABC RN here.

Wheelchair tennis

A Houston tennis pro started a coaching a free clinic for people in wheelchairs. It’s the only one in the city and the weekly program is now a huge success. Wendy sat in on one of the practices. Link to original story via Houston Public media here.

Building Better Cities 24 Hours at a Time

Kai Ryssdal: Those of you who live in pedestrian-friendly cities may not believe this, but there are people from more car-centric cultures—Los Angeles, just for instance, or Houston, Texas—where it's nothing to drive, like, a mile on a quick errand instead of just hoofing it. Part of that's force of habit. Part of it, though, is a lack of inviting places to walk, or enough safe routes to ride your bike. In Houston, though, one group is trying to change that—block by block. From KUHF, Wendy Siegle reports. Original story via Marketplace here.

Preview: Needles, Eggs, and Nothing But Debt

Rob and Lucky wanted a baby. And they knew, considering their ages, IVF would be their best shot. What they didn't expect was ending up $80,000 in debt, with no baby in sight.

Episode 9 : Judy Watson

Do you know the history of the land you walk, of who called this home before you? One of the most celebrated artists of her generation, Waanyi woman Judy Watson has spent her long and illustrious career unearthing all she can about her ancestral Country and culture and encouraging others to do the same. In this episode, sat barefoot atop a canvas in her large leaky Yeronga studio, Judy shares tales about a trip to Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) with her family in 1990. It was a trip that changed her, setting her on a path to discover as much as she could about her Aboriginal past and lay bare the shared histories that have led to where we are now. Listen to Judy’s captivating story on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts. And you can read the transcript of this episode on Museum of Brisbane’s website.

Episode 2: delvene cockatoo-collins

Multi-disciplinary artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins was yearning to come home. After living far away from Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) for many years, Delvene returned to Quandamooka Country in 2012. It was a difficult move for her family and Delvene knew it would change everything. Connecting back to Country, to family and artistic practice, proved transformative for Delvene’s future, as well as for her childrens’. Listen to the second episode of Where I Belong from Museum of Brisbane. Link to Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here.

Episode 1: Trent Dalton

Can the events of a single day change the trajectory of your life? For award-winning writer Trent Dalton, the answer is a resounding yes. In this episode of Where I Belong from Museum of Brisbane, Trent share how his quest to write his way out of a life of factory work, and too much bourbon, led him to a day that created a dramatic shift in his outlook. For the first time, he talks about the sliding door moment that changed everything, and which continues to influence his writing about the “truth of this amazing city” that is Brisbane. Link to Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here.

Sancintya Mohini Simpson's Bloodlines

Sancintya uses traditional techniques to create Indian miniature paintings that tell the stories of her mother's ancestors who were taken from India to South Africa in the late 1800s and early 1900s to work as indentured labourers. Producer Wendy Love dropped by the opening of her exhibition. Link to original story via ABC RN here.

ICE Raid in southeast houston

A business in southeast Houston was raided today by Immigration and Custom Enforcements, or ICE. Wendy Siegle reports.

Episode 8: Mel Buttle

Sometimes getting exactly what you want leaves you crippled with anxiety on the floor of a hotel shower. At least, that’s what happened to Mel Buttle when she landed her first gig at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. A cripplingly shy child, Mel found solace in high school drama, regaling her classmates with impersonations of sheep shearers and her dad. She later earned her comedy stripes, yelling dirty jokes over boozed-up footy fans and finally found her voice in front of a ramshackle crowd at the Newmarket Hotel. It would be a while yet until she scored her dream gig, and even then, she couldn’t believe it. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to find out what happens. And you can read the transcript over on Museum of Brisbane’s website.

Episode 7: sean sennett

Can you put Kylie Minogue on the cover of a student-born street press magazine? Sean Sennett thought so. Not afraid to stack superstars beside unsigned Brisbane obscurities, he built a trusting relationship with his readers over nearly 20 years as owner of Time Off magazine. In this episode, Sean explains how an aversion to laying bricks and the stock market crash of 1989 led him to co-owning Time Off at only 24 years old and how a run-in with Bruce Springsteen on Alice Street set his career in music journalism on a star-studded path. Jump over to Spotify or Apple Podcasts to listen.

Episode 5: Jenny woodward

One day in 1975, Jenny Woodward’s family home was hit by a dangerous storm while she was inside. That same evening, she went to work to present the weather. Some 35 years later, Jenny is still presenting the weather to Queenslanders. Renowned for her style, dress sense and willingness to venture into the animal pavilion at the Ekka, in this episode “our” Jenny takes us behind the curtain to reflect on her career and 2021’s success in bringing a lifelong aspiration, Weathering Well to fruition. Listen here on Apple Podcasts, or here on Spotify. More info on MoB’s website.

Focusing on the now: an art tour for people with dementia

Producer Wendy Love takes us on an art gallery tour that is about more than just the art. The "Art and Dementia" tour at the Queensland Art Gallery offers people living with dementia a chance to socialise, learn, and create their own artworks. Original story via ABC RN here.

The Art of Life —

a Children's Hospital Special

This week, The Art Show visits the Queensland Children’s Hospital (formerly known as Lady Cilento Children’s hospital), to find out how art is interwoven throughout the building and affects the lives of those inside it. Link to original story via ABC RN here.

URban foraging hits montrose

Houstonians are heading to Montrose, but not for the nightlife. They’re going to learn about plants-specifically, which ones they can eat. Wendy Siegle has the story on a trend that helps people spot food in places they never did before. Original story via Houston Public Media here.

FOrbidden gardens in Path of Grand Parkway

For Texans seeking a window into ancient Chinese history, the Forbidden Gardens in Katy has offered an educational space to do just that. But this window is about to close. The quirky cultural gem of Katy has announced that it is shutting down. The reason — to make way for the Grand Parkway. Wendy Siegle reports. Original story via Houston Public Media here.

A "Toxic Tour" of Houston’s Eastside

Houston has a number of sightseeing tours — most of them focus on the city’s attractive destinations. But there is one tour that offers a sobering look at the dark side of Houston’s industrial landscape. Wendy Siegle explored these areas with guide Juan Parras, who hopes his tour will illuminate some of the more polluted neighborhoods of Houston. Original story via Houston Public Media here.

Leading the (electric) charge in Houston

BOB MOON: We continue our “Future of Transportation” series. Houston, Texas, is probably best known as a capital of Big Oil. But the nation’s fourth largest city is also trying position itself as a leader in electric cars. From KUHF, Wendy Siegle has our story. Original piece via Marketplace here.

The Grand Parkway: Road to Nowhere or a Must For Houston’s Future?

The Grand Parkway was dreamed up long ago as a 180 mile ring road circling greater Houston. But less than thirty miles have been built so far. The Texas Department of Transportation now says it expects to have the nearly half billion dollars it needs to build the next section. It would run north-south and connect the Katy Freeway with US 290. But that segment is highly contentious because it would run across the Katy Prairie and would spur suburban development. In the first of our two-part series, Wendy Siegle traced the route Segment E could take. Original story via Houston Public Media here.

Grand Parkway, Seg E: Traffic Benefits Vs Environmental Costs

First there was Loop 610, next came Beltway 8, now planners are working on a possible third ring road that would circle around Greater Houston. A section of the Grand Parkway that would connect I-10 with US 290 is next in line to be built. In the second of our two-part series, Wendy Siegle looks at the expected traffic benefits and the potential environmental costs of Segment E. Original story via Houston Public Media here.

Young Students Get Inspired by Art

Elementary students from a few Houston area schools have been given a unique opportunity to connect with art. From the KUHF NewsLab, Wendy Siegle reports on a new project aimed at inspiring students to get creative and start writing. Original story via Houston Public Media here.

Mayor Hosts Meeting to Discuss Washington Heights Walmart

Last night, in response to all the hullabaloo surrounding the proposed Washington Heights Walmart development, Mayor Annise Parker hosted a meeting aimed at addressing the concerns of area-residents. The developer and Walmart spoke at the event. Wendy Siegle reports. Original story via Houston Public Media here.