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Out of the Box

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Each week, we delve into someone's record collection and talk about the music they love, the life they lead and how the two interact. Hosted by Matt Do and Nick Hibbs. Track lists every week at fbiradio.com/program/out-of-the-box/ Subscribe on iTunes or elsewhere.Artwork by Julia Hemens (@julia.hemens).

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Recent Guests

Gigi De Lacy
Sydney-based producer and DJ known as Gi; front person of Optic Nerve
Optic Nerve; Absorb; Gi (stage name)
Episode: GI
Anne Charm
Member of 2Charm
2Charm
Episode: 2CHARM
Janet Anderson
Actress and activist, main-stage performer in Sistren and Overflow
Theatre (Griffin Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company)
Episode: JANET ANDERSON
Zsa Zsa
Local dance pop artist
Episode: ZSA ZSA
Michaela Gleave
Multimedia artist
Artspace (Willamaloo) and related exhibitions
Episode: MICHAELA GLEAVE
James K
Ambient-pop musician, album Friends contributor
James K/artist
Episode: JAMES K
Blair Romance
pop-amphibian and fashionista
Guest on Out of the Box
Episode: BLAIR ROMANCE
Stella Donnelly
Melbourne-based indie folk artist
NAMM / independent artist
Episode: STELLA DONNELLY
Gemma Ilana
A pop princess by day, disc jockey by night, known for her authentic and cheeky style.
Episode: GEMMA YLANA

Hosts

Nick Hibbs
Host of Out of the Box, FBI Radio 94.5
Matt Do
Host of Out of the Box, FBI Radio 94.5

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Out of the Box review

    I so enjoy to hear Mia’s interviews - she has such an engaging respectful style and has so thoroughly done her research so the conversation always flows very easily with warmth and a relaxed energy. This is real skill!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaxPlus
    Australia5 years ago
  • Ana Maria Belo

    The one about Ana Maria Belo is great and after being in a workshop with her. She really is an amazing person and this is captures her really well! 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KitKat_Smartie
    Australia5 years ago

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The host's interviewing style comes across as engaging and respectful, with thorough preparation evident.

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SESAME GIRL
Q: How did you approach the creation of Superstar and its place on the record?
They explain starting with Heather's vocal presence and building guitars around it, a more intimate approach produced with Simon Lamb, aiming for a quieter, more front-and-center vocal dynamic that fits the song's friendship theme.
SESAME GIRL
Q: Were there specific moments or artists that made you decide to pursue this as a real band?
They describe early musical influences and school-band experiences that gradually coalesced into Sesame Girl, with members meeting in Canberra and moving to Wollongong and Sydney, culminating in a sustained collaboration and lineup changes that stabilized the group.
JANET ANDERSON
Q: What was the impact of Sistren on you personally and professionally?
Janet explains the show opened her world to a broader community of trans and Black artists, affirmed her acting by working with close collaborators, and demonstrated the importance of authentic representation in theatre.
JANET ANDERSON
Q: How do you balance activism with your art, and do you see them as connected?
She describes them as inherently connected; her identity informs her work and she believes portraying trans experiences on stage is a political statement, which motivates her to continue creating diverse, expansive roles beyond trans-specific stories.
JANET ANDERSON
Q: What first pushed you to get involved with activism around Let Them Swim and MacGyver's Baths?
Janet explains she started engaging after seeing the situation online and visiting the space; she felt the space should be welcoming to trans women and became involved via social media, later helping to organize a protest and connect with activist networks.

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This show spotlights music lovers who merge deep record-collection insight with candid storytelling about life and artistry. Episodes span electronic and indie scenes, with interviews ranging from up-and-coming artists to celebrated performers, plus discussions of production techniques, touring, and creative processes. Listeners likely value authentic conversations, backstage glimpses, and the human side of making music. A standout trait is the hosts' warm, respectful interviewing style and a track-focused approach that connects personal experiences to sonic taste. The format tends to blend artist profiles with practical takeaways for aspiring musicians, managers, and music enthusiasts considering careers in audio, production, or media.

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2. Anne Charm
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7. Blair Romance
8. Stella Donnelly

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