https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/novel-thinking-unsw-ada--6653169enBooksCopyright UNSW ADAhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a78d54ff96e010eb64bf34f643f21ad4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/novel-thinking-unsw-ada--6653169Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:52:33 +0000UNSW ADAUNSW ADAada.events@unsw.edu.auBrought to you by UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-wild-dogs-and-the-truth-markus-zusak-brigitta-olubas--67265464
He also shares a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process, the elements of wilderness and mythic in his storytelling, as well the role of death in his work. Through personal stories and reflections, he explores the impact animals have on our lives and the creative spark they can ignite.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67265464Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:45:43 +0000UNSW ADABestselling author Markus Zusak joins Professor Brigitta Olubas to share the wild, funny, and unforgettable story of how three rescue dogs—Reuben, Archer, and Frosty—became part of his family. From street fights to park mishaps, Markus reflects on the...
He also shares a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process, the elements of wilderness and mythic in his storytelling, as well the role of death in his work. Through personal stories and reflections, he explores the impact animals have on our lives and the creative spark they can ignite.]]>1443ada,artsdesignandarchitecture,books,brigittaolubas,markuszusak,memoir,threewilddogsandthetruth,unswfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bearcat-georgia-rose-phillips-christy-newman--66921501The Bearcat— a powerful reimagining of the early life and family of Australia’s most notorious cult leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne who led the cult The Family. Told through the voices of Anne and her mother Florence, The Bearcat explores themes of motherhood, power and powerlessness, the inviolable grip of the past and the desperate search for belonging.

Georgia and Christy unpack the creative process behind crafting these layered characters, discuss the domestic sphere as both a site of refuge and entrapment in fiction, and reflect on society’s continuous fascination with cults. Plus, discover the story behind the novel’s striking title.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66921501Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:41:34 +0000UNSW ADAIn this fascinating new episode, step into rural Victoria as author and ADA alumna Georgia Rose Phillips explores with researcher Christy Newman the story behind The Bearcat— a powerful reimagining of the early life and family of Australia’s most...The Bearcat— a powerful reimagining of the early life and family of Australia’s most notorious cult leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne who led the cult The Family. Told through the voices of Anne and her mother Florence, The Bearcat explores themes of motherhood, power and powerlessness, the inviolable grip of the past and the desperate search for belonging.

Georgia and Christy unpack the creative process behind crafting these layered characters, discuss the domestic sphere as both a site of refuge and entrapment in fiction, and reflect on society’s continuous fascination with cults. Plus, discover the story behind the novel’s striking title.]]>1214ada,annehamilton-byrne,artsdesign&architecture,books,christynewman,georgiarosephillips,thebearcat,thefamily,unswfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miles-franklin-undercover-kerrie-davies-fiona-morrison--66520983
Kerrie Davies shares her experience working with the never-before-published manuscript, how she brought Miles’ voice to life, and the creative process behind capturing one of Australia’s most iconic literary figures.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66520983Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:57:43 +0000UNSW ADAJoin UNSW's Kerrie Davies and Fiona Morrison as they journey back to the early 1900s to uncover the little-known years of Miles Franklin’s life when she created her own brilliant career. In this fascinating episode, they reveal how Franklin went...
Kerrie Davies shares her experience working with the never-before-published manuscript, how she brought Miles’ voice to life, and the creative process behind capturing one of Australia’s most iconic literary figures.]]>1756ada,artsdesign&architecture,books,fionamorrison,kerriedavies,milesfranklinundercover,unswfalse11full