Episode 0
In this introduction episode, your hosts Kyle and Jacob, take you through a deep dive into Melbourne’s queer west and the Hidden Letters podcast.
Afroculture – 17th June 2026
On this episode, Tobe talks about sampling in Nigerian music, playing some tracks that have sampled elements of other songs as well as giving brief history and backstories behind the songs. Tobe covered a wide range of artists and song eras, exploring tracks from the late 90s down to more contemporary music.
Art To Art – 18th June 2026
This month on Art to Art we talk to Fiona Eagger, a local film and TV producer, about storytelling in film and TV, why we love stories, & why we need them.
2026 Round 14 Dogs v Crows (Westsider)
As the positive podcast, the best we can say about this week’s game is that it was great to see Luke Kennedy put in a strong performance in his podcast-sponsored debut!
Meet the collective
In our first episode, Prisha, Xavier and Afia introduce Sustainable Cities and share why they became involved in the movement. Together, they discuss our mission, the Better Buses campaign, and why improving public transport in Melbourne’s west is essential for creating more connected, accessible and sustainable communities.
Willy Lit Fest
Christina and Esther chat with program co-ordinator Alice Reid from Williamstown Literary Festival.
The Night Shift, Jimi’s Guitar and The Choice of a Lifetime
Original writing, written and read by Paul, featuring three stories: The Night Shift: A helicopter pilot has an interesting shift. Jimi’s Guitar: A dream provides answers in the search for a special guitar… or does it? The Choice of a Lifetime: A couple get the chance to return to 1968…
High Voltage – 13th June 2026
Host Rui and guest Quinn play a mix of rock and pop, plus tell jokes.
Snooper Fridays – 12th June 2026
Hi everyone and welcome to Episode 1 of Sooper Fridays with DJ Dave Stewart
This month’s show is a great way to start the monthly series and to launch it I’m joined by DJ legend and great friend – Pete Gordon.
Westside Spotlight: Trane_2_sivaD – 11th June 2026
Local artists Mito Elias and Adam Gauci collaborate on a musical tribute to John Coltrane and Miles Davis on the anniversary of their births.
Thuy On and the Willy Lit Fest, Miss Friby and Beasts of Burden
Performing arts in the West between June 11th and 25th 2026. A focus on the Willy Lit Fest and interview with writer Thuy On, and an interview with cabaret performer Elizabeth Dawson-Smith about her current show Beasts of Burden and Other Party Guests. Libby plays wine glasses and sings.
Episode 1
Conversations with long-time Western suburbs community development worker Helen Rodd about community development, community leadership and the importance of participatory democracy, and with Grace Eyre from Friends of the Earth about the campaign for decent bus services in the West. Contact Helen at info@hothouseprojects.org Sign the FoE Better Buses Voter Support Letter here https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/voter_support_letter Contact the show at peter@borderlandscooperative.net
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