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Today we are joined in the studio by actor, artist and creative producer, Jens Radda! Jens is the award-winning creator and star of Skank Sinatra, described a “drag cabaret persona bringing big-band flair and theatrical brilliance to international audiences.”
Jens Radda, aka Skank Sinatra, took time out of his busy schedule to sit down with us to chat more about performance, music, and all things theatre, including his reign as the Mooloolaba Search for a Star winner in 2007.
This episode was produced by Zaity Salman and edited by Nick Hibbs. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
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In Matt's first episode as our new co-presenter, we are joined in the studio by writer/director David Robinson-Smith.
Hailing from Budgewoi NSW, David’s interest in film first started in primary school leading to a stint at the Australian Film Television and Radio School where he directed his Master's film Mudcrab which was a 'Short of the Week' Pick, won a host of national and international awards, and was nominated for Best Short Film at the 2024 AACTA Awards.
His followup, We Used to Own Houses, was also critically acclaimed and won Best Short Film at CICLOPE Asia 2024, was nominated for Best Direction in a Short Film at the 2023 Australian Director’s Guild Awards and won Best Short Film, Best Innovation and Best Original Score at the 2024 St Kilda Festival.
We’re so excited to have David join us in the station today to talk about his film career to date, his upcoming feature projects and his latest short, The Shirt Off Your Back which is showing tonight and next Monday, June 9, at the Sydney Film Festival which is on until sunday, June 15th.
The Shirt Off Your Back at the Sydney Film Festival 2025
Mudcrab (2022)
We Used to Own Houses (2023)
David's Instagram
Matt's Instagram
This episode was produced and edited by Zaity Salman. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
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Today’s episode is one for the history books. After Béla Hajdu’s departure from hosting the show last month, the Out of the Box team are excited to introduce our new co-host: Matt DO!
You might be familiar with the sound of his voice, holding down the fort from 12-2pm every Sunday since 2023. As a broadcaster, Matt has contributed so much to the station already - both on and off air. His music and guest selections are so considered and a reflection of his impeccable taste and the experiences that have brought him to where he is today.
This episode is a chance for you to get to know Matt if you haven’t tuned in to Sunday lunch before, and to understand more of his love for music, arts, and culture.
This episode was hosted by Kate Saap and Matt Do. Produced and edited by Zaity Salman.
LINKS
Matt's Instagram
Kate's Instagram
Movies Matt Mentioned: Fox and His Friends (1975 writ. &dir. Rainer Werner Fassbinder), Lady Vengeance (2005, writ. Jeong Seo-kyeong & Park Chan-wook, dir. Park Chan Wook), My Neighbour Totoro (1988, writ. & dir. Hayao Mizaki), The Hole (1998, writ. & dir. Tsai Ming-liang)
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Today we’re joined in the studio by Sophie Penkethman-Young – artist and digital producer living and working on Gadigal Land Sydney.
Sophie’s work has exhibited at Artspace (2025), Seventh Gallery (2019), Verge Gallery (2021), Liveworks and Mais Wright while she’s produced digital work for the Sydney Opera House, Creative Australia, Carriageworks and Firstdraft as well as right here at FBi!
Sophie’s work deals with how ideas and experiences translate digitally and incorporates mediums like video, essay, sculpture, photography and performance. Sophie’s work has us obsessed with the questions of what separates the organic world from the digital, her digital projects and sculptures invokes feelings of surveillance, the fracturing of the individual into countless duplicates and a whole bunch of other ideas that we get into today!
This episode was hosted by Kate Saap, produced by Zaity Salman and edited by Madison Jackson.
LINKS
Sophie's websiteSophie's exhibition , AMONGST THE CLOUDS on NOW until 20 July 2025
Sophie's Instagram
Kate's Instagram
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This week, Kate talks chats with Al and Ulrich from the seminal NSW band, Cloud Control. One of the defining groups of the 2010s indie rock scene, Cloud Control are back touring to celebrate the 15 year release of the debut, breakout record, Bliss Release.
Al and Ulrich join Kate in the studio to talk getting the band back together, opening for Arcade Fire, and the joys of sharing music with your friends.
Tickets to see Cloud Control + purchase Bliss Release
Cloud Control Instagram
Pursuit of Happiness
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This week, Béla and Kate commemorate Béla's last week hosting the show. The two talk about songs guests have brought in that have taken on a life of their own with Béla, the importance of community spaces, and whether or not Béla should watch Love Actually.
Kate's Instagram
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* This episode had some technical difficulties - that's community radio for you!*
Today’s guest is no stranger to my FYP, and perhaps yours too. Harry Jun is a multi-hyphenate comedian, cartoonist and host of the show Good Game: Spawn Point on ABC and Say Kimchi for SBS Audio. Freshly returned from a stint at Edinburgh fringe, Harry joins us to chat about his winding path to comedy, the experiences that lead him to today and to his touring show Friendship Safari.
This episode was hosted by Kate Saap and produced by Zaity Salman
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This week, Béla talks with Wytchings, the solo project of Sydney / Eora based experimental musician and artist Jenny Trinh. Wytchings released her latest solo EP, Fear Is A Cold Star, late 2024.
Jenny is also a member of the experimental, improvisational collective Worlds Only, and recently formed Heart Armour, who's single White Flag, was the Independent Artist of the Week in January.
Jenny is in the studio talking her practice, horror visuals, and finding the perfect mannequin.
Wytchings Instagram
Fear Is A Cold Star - Wytchings
White Flag - Heart Armour
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This week, Béla talks with Chloe Hayman, the editor-in-chief of independent, Sydney / Eora based print magazine, Soft Stir.
Soft Stir's latest release, Stories of Collision, is more of Soft Stir's unique blend of art, music, culture, and philosophy through the lens of colliding objects and ideas. Chloe Hayman helps shepherd those ideas as the magazine's editor, platforming emerging creatives, designers, and writers.
Chloe joins Béla in the studio to talk falling into becoming an editor, the Overview Effect, and why Sade might be the perfect roadtrip soundtrack.Soft Stir
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Today we're joined in the studio by singer, songwriter, rapper and artiste DEVAURA.
Born in Aoetoroa and now based in Dharug Country in so-called Sydney, Davaura is a mainstay here at FBi. With her creative, innovative and energising lyrics and beats, Devaura has the unique ability to ensnare her listeners as she takes you on an odyssey of love, loss, power and excitement.
A recent SMAC Award winner for ‘Best Live Act’ Devaura’s newest single ‘MEET YOUR MAKER’ just released and you can listen to it wherever you find great music.
Today we’re going to get personal with Devaura and discuss the music and stories that have taken her through the winding path of her life to where we are now.
This episode was produced and edited by Zaity Salman. If you'd like to listen to the episode in full, head to fbi.radio and head to the Out of the Box show page.
CATCH DEVAURA AT GREAT SOUTHERN NIGHTS AT THE VANGUARD NEWTOWN - DETAILS HERE
Devaura's Instagram - @devaura.fm
Kate's Instagram - @M1ss_Kate
Zaity's Instagram - @thatssozaity
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This week on Out of the Box, Kate Saap is joined by Gadigal-based Choreographer, performer and director Emma Harrison.
Watching Emma perform on the stage, the words visceral, emotional, free-following, experiential and dramatic come to mind. But her creative practice extends even beyond this, with works encompassing voice, film and theatre.
Ahead of the premiere of her show HIGH OCTANE at the Campbelltown Arts Centre on Friday March 28th, we’ve got Emma here to talk about the music and stories that have influenced her life to date, her multidisciplinary practice, reconnecting to the world through our bodies and movement, and which Severance character she looks like (hint: it’s definitely who you think).
This episode was produced and edited by Zaity Salman.
Instagram: @emma_harrison__
Website: https://emmaharrison.info/about
Link to High Octane: https://events.humanitix.com/high-octane
Kate’s instagram: @m1ss_kate
Zaity’s Instagram: @thatssozaity
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This week, Béla chats to Sydney/Eora based experimental musician, AnSo.
AnSo is the artist moniker of producer, songwriter and performer Soie An. Their latest album It’s Myself That I Crave was voted in at number 5 on last year’s Wettest 100 album countdown.
AnSo joins Béla in the studio to talk about how performance informs their work, experimenting with found sounds, and dancing in public fountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week, Kate talks with Alix Higgins, one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Australian fashion around right now. Alix Higgins was named the 2023 Australian Fashion Laureate emerging designer of the year, and was one of the finalists for the National Designer Awards.
Alix joins Kate in the studio to chat all things pop girls, fashion memes, and how to level up your style.
Alix's Instagram
Alix Higgins Website
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This week, Kate talks with Mallrat, right off the back of the release of her brand new album, Light hit my face like a straight right.
Mallrat and Kate chat using your voice as an instrument, preparing to tour with Kylie Minogue, and how Jason Derulo is the modern Prince.
Light hit my face like a straight right
Tour tickets
Mallrat's Instagram
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Co-host of the show Kate Saap and co-producer Zaity Salman chat for an hour about makeup, rnb, and being radically yourself. They have had so much fun over the past year working on the program and are so excited to talk to new guests when out of the box returns.
Kate's Instagram
This episode was produced and edited by Zaity Salman.
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This week, Kate reunites with Skeleten, to talk about his brand new album, Mentalized.
Album of the Week this week on FBi, Skeleten chats about how his process has developed on this new record, the importance of making music with friends, and his feelings on generative AI.
Mentalized
Skeleten's Instagram
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Today we are joined by actor, writer and producer (check) Chika Ikogwe. You might recognise Chika’s face from Netflix’s Heartbreak high where for two seasons (going into a third) she plays Series Regular, Josephine ‘Jojo’ Obah – the lead teacher for SLTs (pron. Sluts). Chika has been in whole bunch of projects including ABC’s Mikki vs. The World, feature film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and recently Land of Bad alongside Russel Crowe and Liam Hemsworth.
On stage, Chika has starred in a number of productions including Malthouse’s seven methods of killing kylie jenner and Queensland Theatre’s Fangirls, which later moved to Belvoir. As a writer, Chika has written for the series Bump on Stan in addition to developing her own show, Just Chidi Things (executive produced by Rose Byrne).
China’s latest show, Never Have I Ever premieres on February 15th at the MTC — more details here
https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/season-2025/never-have-i-ever/
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This week, we get a little meta with Co-Host Kate and Co-Producer Madi interviewing each other!
We chat about the importance of pop music, community being a crucial part of creativity, and sweating in the studio.
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Today, Co-producer Zaity chats with actress, communication creative, advocate and pretty cool person, Simone K. Smith.
Born to a Black Zulu mother and White Australian father in Melbourne – Simone’s childhood saw her bouncing between LA, Durban, Melbourne, NY and now to the OOTB studio where she shares with us the experiences that have led her to becoming an advocate for Black representation on Australian screens.
Simone’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maison.smiths/?hl=en
Zaity’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatssozaity/?hl=en
Supacell Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frmk94Etedo
SXSW Event page: https://schedule.sxswsydney.com/speakers/d2c43344-2397-4f3b-b244-16db7af7c4ef
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Today’s guest has a long and storied history with FBi and we are so stoked to have her join us today. Anna Lunoe is a Eora Born DJ, vocalist, songwriter and producer. Some long time listeners may recognise Anna’s voice from right here on FBi Radio where years ago she began as a volunteer and met her long time friend and ‘Hoops’ collaborator Nina Las Vegas.
Back in Sydney after an 8 year stint in LA, Anna has just recently dropped her debut solo album PEARL and is here today to share with us her auspicious beginnings, the winding and forever evolving path of her music career, her family, culture as a Lebanese and Danish woman and the what’s next on the horizon.
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annalunoe/?hl=en
Deets on ‘Pearl’ and Anna’s upcoming tour dates: https://linktr.ee/annalunoe
Kate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m1ss_kate/
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