Interviews with Tanya Shukla

Govind Pillai is someone whose work lives beautifully at the intersection of tradition, queerness, movement and radical imagination. Pillai is a dancer, choreographer, director and the Artistic Director of Karma Dance...

<p>Ruby Teys is a comedian, performer and creative whose work blends camp-iness, Australian nostalgia and character comedy into something completely her own. </p><p>From cult live shows to radio/podcasting, Ruby has...

<p>Elaine Crombie is an Aboriginal Australian actress, known for her work on stage and television. She is also a singer, songwriter, comedian, writer, and producer. Her works centre on the raw, the beautiful, and the...

<p>So, where do I begin with my guest today? Maybe we can start with her phenomenal set at the last Dayshift? Maybe we spotlight her boiler room set? </p><p>Well, today on Tuesday Lunch, we have a Bengaluru-based...

<p>Some artists find their voice - others grow into it, moment by moment, choice by choice.</p><p>Born in Aotearoa and raised in Naarm’s south-east, Christian Stewart began his journey into music in shared spaces...

<p>Grace Vegesana is part of a new generation of leaders who are reshaping how we think about climate, community, and justice.</p><p>As a climate organiser and youth movement leader based originally on Dhurag land...

<p>Today, I'm sitting down with Youna — a creative spirit from Bankstown who is quietly, and boldly choosing authenticity in a world obsessed with polish.</p><p>Raised in the in-between space of analogue childhood and...

<p>On today’s show, we have journalist, writer, and multidisciplinary creative whose work sits at the intersection of First Nations affairs, and cross-cultural storytelling. </p><p>Raised in a proudly Aboriginal and...

<p>Makeup artist and creative Pamela Madoro joins the show to talk art in all its forms, reclaiming beauty, and why personality, patience and pushing past outdated standards matter more than ever.</p><p></p><p>Stay...

<p>In this week’s show, I sit down for a heartfelt conversation with Shakaiah Perez (Lady Shaka). Together, we trace her journey from a vibrant childhood to becoming the acclaimed DJ and artist she is today.</p><p>As we...

<p>This week on Tuesday Lunch, Joy Ng joins the show. As one of the former owners of Sydney’s iconic The Bearded Tit, we talk about the bar’s legacy, its impact on the local creative scene, and what comes next after its...

<p>Sometimes, the best stories begin with a spontaneous decision. What started as a “eat, pray, love” adventure turned into a powerful reminder of how small and connected our world is.</p><p>In today’s Tuesday Lunch, we...

<p>This week on Tuesday Lunch, Yesha Patel - founder of after, a company tackling textile waste - joins me to talk about how we can rethink fashion’s throwaway culture. The statistics around textile waste are...

<p>In this week’s episode, I sit down with illustrator and zine-maker Oliver Reyes to talk about how pocket-sized art can carry big ideas. </p><p>It’s a thoughtful, hopeful conversation about creativity, community, and...