The Creative Pod

By Leya Mackus

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How good are the arts?! How good are people who work in the arts?! Wouldn’t it be awesome if someone interviewed a bunch of these creative people and made a podcast for everyone to listen to?! Well, you’re in luck!

Welcome to The Creative Pod, an Australian-based podcast where I, Leya Mackus, chat to an array of artsy individuals working across various creative industries.

Join me as I find out about what they do, why they do it, and discuss the importance of arts in our world today. Each episode, I will speak with a creative to hear about the goings-on in their creative life and in their pocket of the arts world. Think performers, directors, musicians, writers, actors, dancers, artists, designers, etc. The intention is to highlight the incredible work and people within Australia’s creative industries, and bring insight and inspiration to other existing or aspiring creatives and young people.

We’ll unpack different creative industries, opportunities, experiences, and challenges (and goodness knows there are lots of those in the arts!), as well as get inspired by some of the brilliant things that are happening within our country and beyond. And, most importantly, we’ll hear from a variety of people who know it best, just why the arts are so important in our lives.

This podcast is recorded by Radio Carrum, at Karrum Karrum, on the lands of the Bunurong People. I pay my respects to Indigenous Peoples past and present, and feel honoured to share creative stories and conversations on the land where countless creatives and stories have come before me.


Episode Date
21 - Sam Siddiqui - Theatre Enthusiast and Professional - How Networking, Self-care, and Persistence are Important for a Career in The Arts
Aug 13, 2026
20 - Lincoln Elliott - Actor, Writer, Composer, etc. - The Makings of Artefact (or, Repatriation: The Musical) and Why We Should Support New Australian Works
Aug 05, 2026
19 - Clara Harrison - Performer & Artist - Creativity for joy as well as a job, plus the vulnerable and wonderful sides of acting
Jul 17, 2026
18 - Christine Pearsall, Marcus Galic, Johanna Chan, and Katie Kremin - Performers - Diversity in Theatre and How the Arts Make Life Worth Living
Jul 02, 2026
17 - Hannah McKinlay - Artist - The Importance and Beauty of Making Art and Making Time for Art
Jun 18, 2026
16 - Amusing Musings from the Muses - Liz Violi
Jun 12, 2026
15 - Leo Sayer - Musician - The Incredible Life and Lessons of a Career in Music
Jun 04, 2026
14 - Jamie Garner - Actor & Playwright - Explorations of Theatre and of Life, and HUNGRY JOHANNES
May 28, 2026
13 - Hayley Ricketson - Playwright & Poet - On Writing, Storytelling, and Stage
May 21, 2026
12 - Hara Papoulias - Dancer & Choreographer - The Making of Spectacular Dance, and How Dance Is Part of Being Human
May 14, 2026
11 - Mathew Frank - Composer, Sound Designer, Musical Director - 'My Brilliant Career', and Mathew's Brilliant Career
May 07, 2026
10- Jude Perl - Musician, Comedian, Writer - Comedy, Musicals, Creativity, and Why We Really Just Need the Arts
Apr 30, 2026
9 - Adrian Violi- Musician & Educator - Music as Life, and the Important Balance of Drumming and Teaching
Apr 23, 2026
8 - Caitlyn Burt & Amir Shoenfeld - Musical Theatre Creators - From Concept to Creation, and How Creativity is Enrichment For Life
Apr 16, 2026
7 - Liz Violi - Musician and Educator - Singing, Mixtapes, Music, and Arts, as Essential Parts of Life
Apr 09, 2026
6 - Nick Murray - Musician - The Magic of Music, Inspiration, and Creativity
Mar 26, 2026
5 - Mitch Cairns - Musician and Producer - The Ups, Downs, and Importance of Music in Life
Mar 19, 2026
4 - Luke Mason - Actor and Teacher - What Acting and Failure Can Teach Us About Learning, Life, and Success
Mar 12, 2026
3 - Sierra Verity-Beasley - Music Therapist - How Music Therapy Helps Our Brains, and Why Fun Can Still Be Serious
Mar 05, 2026
2 - Liam Bell (Playlunch) - Musician - The Importance of Creativity and Joy for Success
Feb 27, 2026
1 - Lucinda Cowden - Actor - The Power of Soap Operas and How Arts Can Save Us
Feb 26, 2026