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SAM Talks

Hosted by Shepparton Art Museum · arts · EN-AU

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About this Podcast:

SAM Talks is a podcast series presented by our exhibition and engagement staff, exploring contemporary topics and issues that connect us across Australia. Join the conversation at www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au or @sam_shepparton on Instagram.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

29%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100
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Questions about SAM Talks

What is SAM Talks about?

SAM Talks is a podcast series presented by our exhibition and engagement staff, exploring contemporary topics and issues that connect us across Australia.

Who hosts SAM Talks?

SAM Talks is hosted by Shepparton Art Museum. The show has published 23 episodes to date.

What has SAM Talks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "SAM Talks: In the Studio with Richard Lewer" (8 October 2026, 29 minutes), "SAM Talks: In the Studio with Prue Venables" (30 March 2026, 32 minutes), and "SAM Talks: Making 'Lament' with Kat Parker" (20 January 2026, 45 minutes).

How often does SAM Talks publish?

SAM Talks publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 23 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on SAM Talks?

Booking probability for SAM Talks is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. SAM Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. SAM Talks's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch SAM Talks?

The strongest fits for SAM Talks are Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. SAM Talks has an arts audience.

About the host

Shepparton Art Museum hosts SAM Talks, an arts podcast with 23 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    SAM Talks: In the Studio with Richard Lewer

    Oct 8, 202629 min

    In this episode of In the Studio , SAM Artistic Director, Danny Lacy , visits multidisciplinary artist Richard Lewer at his temporary studio at Melbourne’s Abbotsford Convent. Working across painting, drawing, animation...

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    SAM Talks: In the Studio with Prue Venables

    Mar 30, 202632 minS0

    <p>In this episode of <b>In the Studio</b>, SAM’s Communications Officer <b>Mikela Guseli</b> visits ceramic artist <b>Prue Venables</b> in her Castlemaine studio.</p><p>Known for her refined porcelain forms, Venables...

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    SAM Talks: Making 'Lament' with Kat Parker

    Jan 20, 202645 minS0

    <p>What does it mean to create a memorial for animals we no longer share the world with?</p><p>This episode of <b>SAM Talks</b> was recorded live at Shepparton Art Museum during Lament — A memorial of Australian...

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    SAM Talks: Anthea Kemp — Seeds of Connection

    Nov 4, 202554 minS0

    <p>What does it mean to paint the landscape — not as a view, but as a living, breathing network of care?</p><p>In this episode, SAM Curator <b>Caroline Esbenshade</b> sits down with artist <b>Anthea Kemp</b>, recipient...

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    SAM Talks: Inside the Art of Conservation

    Oct 15, 20251h 6mS0

    <p>What does it mean to preserve the past — and prepare it for the future? In this episode, SAM Exhibitions Manager <b>Nick Baylart</b> sits down with conservator <b>Robyn Ho</b>, founder of <b>c/o Studios</b>, to...

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    SAM Talks: Drawing a World in Flux with Locust Jones

    Jun 29, 202545 minS0

    <p>In this episode, artist Locust Jones joins SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy for a thoughtful conversation about <b>The Bird Agents</b> — a monumental drawing made in response to the chaos of global politics and...

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    SAM Talks: Dore Stockhausen; on art and eden

    Apr 24, 202541 minS0

    <p>In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation between this year’s <b>SAM Selects </b>exhibitor, <b>Dore Stockhausen</b>, and <b>SAM Curator, Caroline Esbenshade</b>. Together, they explore Stockhausen’s...

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    SAM Talks: The Human Touch with Brendan Huntley

    Feb 11, 20251h 9mS0

    <p>In October 2024, multi-disciplinary artist <b>Brendan Huntley</b> joined SAM Communications Officer Mikela Guseli for a conversation exploring Huntley's diverse creative practice. Known best for his clay and painting...

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    SAM Talks: Ellen Lee; reflections on the 2024 Urbach Prize

    Jan 6, 20251h 12mS0

    <p>Late last year, our 2024 Theodore Urbach Landscape Prize and Studio Scholarship recipient Ellen Lee joined SAM Curator Caroline Esbenshade to discuss Lee's three-month experience at SAM and the growth she experienced...

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    SAM Talks: Stewart Russell | Peter, Tommie, & John/reliving the dream

    Sep 24, 202445 minS0

    <p>In July 2024, artist Stewart Russell joined SAM Digital Content Coordinator Kati Hogarth for a conversation exploring the creation of his new installation Peter, Tommie, & John / reliving the dream. </p><p>Stewart...

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    SAM Talks: Field with Jen Valender and Caroline Esbenshade

    May 27, 202438 minS0

    <p>In April 2024, SAM Selects artist Jen Valender joined SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade for a fascinating live conversation exploring the creation of her exhibition Field. Created during Valender’s time on...

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    SAM Talks: Jason Phu

    Feb 20, 202329 minS0

    <p>SAM Curator Jessica O'Farrell sits down with multidisciplinary artist Jason Phu to discuss his recent Art Wall commission for SAM, Some of the things that have come and gone with the waters. The pair dive into Phu's...

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    SAM Talks: Australian Melting Pot

    Jun 21, 202130 minS0

    <p>Australian Melting Pot (2018) examines the complexity of living between multiple cultures in Australia. Join artist Moorina Bonini and SAM Curator Belinda Briggs as they discuss the artwork and the multifaceted...

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    SAM Talks: Troy Firebrace

    May 11, 202131 minS0

    <p>Join Yorta Yorta artist Troy Firebrace and SAM Curator Belinda Briggs as they discuss the dual contexts of Troy's Drawing Wall installation, Induction.</p><p>Troy uses layers of meaning within his work, encouraging...

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    SAM Talks: A Potter’s Legacy

    Apr 19, 20219 minS0

    <p><b>SAM Talks: A Potter’s Legacy <br/></b>with Damon Moon <br/><br/>Join us as we discuss key artworks in our most recent exhibition; A Finer Grain, selected works from the Shepparton Art Museum. In this iteration...

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    SAM Talks: Colour

    Apr 5, 20219 minS0

    <p><b>SAM Talks: Colour <br/></b>with David Sequeira <br/><br/>Join us as we discuss a series of key artworks in our most recent exhibition; A Finer Grain, selected works from the Shepparton Art Museum. In this...

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    SAM Talks: Angela Valamanesh

    Mar 9, 20218 minS0

    <p><b>SAM Talks: Angela Valamanesh </b> <br/><br/>Join us as we discuss a series of key artworks in our most recent exhibition; A Finer Grain, selected works from the Shepparton Art Museum. In this iteration, Angela...

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    SAM Talks: Sally Smart

    Feb 9, 20219 minS0

    <p><b>SAM Talks: The Exquisite Pirate <br/></b>with Sally Smart </p><p>In this iteration of our mini-series exploring artworks featured in our 2019/2020 exhibition A Finer Grain: Selected works from the Shepparton Art...

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    SAM Talks: Jahnne Pasco-White

    Dec 28, 202014 minS0

    <p>Join Jahnne Pasco-White as she talks about her recent Drawing Wall commission Becoming-other, her response to the landscape and the way she captures this on canvas. Speaking about her methods and approaches to...

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    SAM Talks: Sound Seen with Sarah CrowEST

    Nov 27, 202024 minS0

    <p><b>SAM Talks: Sound Seen</b><br/>with Sarah CrowEST<br/>Over the month of October, sound makers of all persuasions responded to visual scores created by artist Sarah CrowEST. Learn more about the online project and...

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Robyn Ho

c/o Studios

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Belinda Briggs

SAM Curator

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Dr. Rebecca Coates

Shepparton Art Museum

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Aaron Billings

Pink Ember Studio

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