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Memory
Climate Change
Motherhood
Parenting
Gardening
Speculative Fiction
Australia
Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative
Nature
The Last Birthday
Indigenous Knowledge
Character Development
Melbourne, Australia
Writing Process
Kitsune
Laura Jean Mckay
Relationships
Storytelling
Existentialism
Loneliness

Seasons change. An actor prepares. A birthday is removed from the calendar. A hypnotist causes chaos on a cruise ship. A new life awaits at a petrol station. A grieving granddaughter finds a surprising stowaway. A dog makes yakisoba. The sun rises in the west.

We’ve all read stories that changed our lives. We’ve all imagined places that feel like home. We’ve all met characters who feel like fam... more

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Melanie Cheng talks about how she sees a natural connection between writing, and her career as a doctor. We also go learn about the influences and traditions behind Australian Ghost Story, how we might break the mythology of exaclty what we consider ... more

A grieving granddaughter finds a surprising stowaway.

Australian Ghost Story by Melanie Cheng

Read by Sonya Chong.

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Alice brings an unexpected guest back from her grandfather’s funeral, in an experience that makes her question the rou... more

Helena Pantsis takes Seth and Tony through her writing process, talks genre, the surreal moments we all have in childhood, and how first and foremost she views herself as a short story writer.

Listeners are advised that this episode of Unfolded com... more

A birthday is removed from the calendar.

The Last Birthday by Helena Pantsis

Read by Ellen Pennell.

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Lucy and Mother couldn’t be closer. She’s a perfect daughter, so when mother throw’s her a perfect 17th birthday party, she couldn’t ... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie Cheng
Author of Australian Ghost Story (short stories and novels)
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Episode: Chapter 8: In conversation with Melanie Cheng
Helena Pantsis
Author of The Last Birthday
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Episode: Chapter 7: In conversation with Helena Pantsis
Miriam Webster
Author of Farrow
Episode: Chapter 5: In conversation with Miriam Webster
Paige Clark
Author of 'It's Possible' and a prolific short story writer
Episode: Chapter 4: In conversation with Paige Clark
Frankey Chung-Kok-Lun
Author of the story 'How to Make a Table for Memory'
Episode: Chapter 3: In conversation with Frankey Chung-Kok-Lun
Laura Jean McKay
Author of the story "Territory"
Episode: Chapter 2: In conversation with Laura Jean McKay
Chris Flynn
Novelist and short story writer, author of Katsune
Episode: Chapter 1: In conversation with Chris Flynn

Hosts

Seth Robinson
Host of Unfolded; Creator and Executive Producer; Central figure in conversations with authors.
Tony Birch
Co-host; engages with authors and guides discussions on craft, themes, and storytelling.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Compelling & Charismatic

    A great combination of engaging storytelling and thoughtful interviews with the podcast hosts. Well worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Australia9 months ago

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High-quality conversations that illuminate craft and themes.
Polished production that stays thoughtful and accessible.
Engaging interviews that pair thoughtful hosts with strong storytelling.
Diverse range of guests keeps discussions fresh.
Great for listeners who love literary insights and character-driven talks.

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Chapter 8: In conversation with Melanie Cheng
Q: Why did you choose a moth as the spiritual symbol in the story?
The moth carries cultural resonance from Qingming Festival and Chinese folklore, and it serves as a humble yet powerful conduit for memory, ancestry, and healing rather than a grand, exotic creature.
Chapter 8: In conversation with Melanie Cheng
Q: Can you give us a little bit about Australian Ghost Story? Where did this come from?
Cheng describes the personal and cultural origins, drawing from her Hong Kong roots, family stories, and the Australian suburban setting to explore spirituality and belonging in a modern context.
Chapter 7: In conversation with Helena Pantsis
Q: What role does the fairy-tale or fable mood play in the reception of the story when read aloud?
The fairy-tale texture invites a reader to suspend disbelief and accept magical elements as part of a plausible, emotionally true world, which enhances the impact when heard aloud.
Chapter 7: In conversation with Helena Pantsis
Q: How did you approach the character of Mother and Lucy in terms of narrative distance?
Mother is a complex, almost antagonist figure who shapes Lucy's world while staying at arm's length to maintain focus on Lucy's experience and the fairy-tale framing.
Chapter 7: In conversation with Helena Pantsis
Q: Where did the idea for this story come from?
It came from something silly—a saying my mother had about removing birthdays—which then evolved into exploring what if you could actually take a birthday out of the calendar and stop a child from growing up.

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Unfolded centers on intimate conversations with authors, exploring how stories are created, what they reveal about culture, memory, and place, and how literature intersects with climate, Indigenous knowledge, and everyday life. The show pairs rigorous literary discussion with personal storytelling, often highlighting the author's process, inspiration, and the real-world impact of their work. A notable strength is its willingness to examine diverse perspectives—from Indigenous storytelling to speculative fiction—while maintaining a warm, exploratory tone that helps audiences understand why certain stories resonate deeply. Listeners who enjoy thoughtful interviews, character-driven narratives, and conversations that connect art to social them... more

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