Phoenix Radio Podcast

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By: UniSQ

Each episode is a self-contained example of the fantastic work by the amazing students & staff at the University of Southern Queensland with topics ranging from news, sport, history, and science.

The Laidback Hour - 9th July 2025
Last Wednesday at 6:00 AM

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Jimmy, a student currently doing his University placement with the ICYS. He will talk to us about his personal life, what motivates him to be successful in his chosen field and what his career goal is. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 25th June 2025
06/25/2025

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Joseph and Ezra, the two students from the Cert II Kitchen Operations course at TAFE who will be finishing there. They will talk about all things food, fun and what it's like being part of this awesome program. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 28th May 2025
05/28/2025

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Georgia Tomlin, one of ICYS' superstar team leaders. She will tell us her story on her previous achievements to becoming the team leader and how she defines success in her career. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 14th May 2025
05/14/2025

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking about the Cert II Kitchen Operations course at Bundamba TAFE. He'll go into some details on why the course is perfect for people who are looking for a career surge and what they will learn from there. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 30th April 2025
04/30/2025

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Kat Kane, Events Coordinator at ICYS. She will talk about her previous roles, what events she has planned and how she found fulfilment in her role. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 16th April 2025
04/16/2025

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking about how you can get into the Cert II cookery program at TAFE. He explains what made the course even better, the top five reasons to sign up and how to sign up for term 2 in 2025. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 5th March 2025: The first episode of 2025
03/05/2025

On the very first episode of The Laidback Hour in 2025, Andrew is back and this time, he is talking to Yuvi. A university student did his first placement with ICYS. He will talk about his experience with the team, what his big dreams are and why he thinks the ICYS is the best, welcoming place for students to have big possibilities. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 11th December 2024: The Final Episode of 2024
12/11/2024

On the final episode of The Laidback Hour in 2024, Andrew will be talking about the Cert II Cookery program and the update on how that course is doing and later he'll be thanking a few businesses around the Ipswich community. Coming up on the final episode of The Laidback Hour in 2024. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 27th November 2024
11/27/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew along with special guest, ICYS Support worker, Shania are talking to Izzy and Brailey, two Year 11 students from the Ipswich State High School. They will explain what they like about the school, what their biggest achievements were and what they want to do for their future goals. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 13th November 2024
11/20/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking about how you can get into the Cert II cookery program at TAFE. He explains how it can help students to thrive in it due to the caring support of the staff and Andrew gives credit to the wonderful businesses around Ipswich. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


The Laidback Hour - 16th October 2024
10/16/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Jari, the senior case manager of the crisis accomodation for young women, Hannah's House. She'll be talking about her organization, what was the challenging part of being a case manager and why her business helps young women find their feet. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


UNISQ Goes Back To School EP 6 Ripley Valley State Secondary College
#6
10/10/2024


UniSQ Goes Back to School Ep 5 Rosewood State Highschool
#5
10/03/2024

Episode 5 of UNISQ goes back to school takes place at Rosewood State Highschool. This consist of chatting with the principal, 2/3 of the college captains and their experience as captains of a small school, Kokoda Challenge, and early entry offer to University. Tune in to hear all the great segment on this episode of UNISQ goes back to school.


The Laidback Hour - 2nd October 2024
10/02/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to two new workers from ICYS, Youth Support Coordinators, Shania and Vika. They will be talking about their experiences working for the organization, how their roles are different from their previous roles and what their long-term goals for their careers are. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


Square Eyes Round Ears Episode 6 - Stuart Creighton
09/16/2024

On today's episode Stu was tasked with watching Five Bedrooms Season 3 Episode 7  and The Resident S2 E22 and listening to the podcast High Performance Podcast entitled The three drivers published 24 June




UniSQ Goes Back to School Ep 4 Springfield Central State High School
09/13/2024

Today UniSQ goes back to school again, and this time we are headed to Springfield Central State High School to celebrate their Multicultural Day. Join Eve and Jason as they experience foods of the world, dance culture and even a MASCOT TUG OF WAR!!!! All of this and much more


UniSQ Goes Back to School Ep 3. Bellbird Park State Secondary College
09/12/2024

Join Nikki in this episode of UniSQ goes back to school at Bellbird Park State Secondary College to find out all about what makes up Bellbird Park, one of Queensland's newest high schools.


Square Eyes Round Ears Episode 5 - Kieran McLeod
09/09/2024

Local comedian, Kieran, was tasked with watching Frasier Season 1 Episode 24 and Joey Season 1 Episode 6 as well as listening to The Real Pod from 15 November 2023


UnisSQ Goes Back To School Ep2: Glenala State Highschool
#2
09/05/2024

For week 2 Tre and Lauchlan from Phoenix Radio head to Glenala State Highschool to chat to the staff and students about all that their school has to offer!


The Laidback Hour - 4th September 2024
09/04/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Kat Kane, Events Coordinator and one of the longest running employees with ICYS. She will talk about her previous roles in the organisation up to this point, her experience as an Events Coordinator and what's in store for the future. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.



Square Eyes, Round Ears Episode 4 - Angus Brennan
#4
09/02/2024

Angus was tasked with watching Yellowstone Season 1 Episode 5 titled Coming Home, Once Upon a Time Season 1 Episode 15 titled Red Handed

and Podcast Not Alone Episode on Work Stress     


UniSQ Goes Back to School Ep 1 Woodcrest State College
08/29/2024

Its that time again, Its Unisq Goes Back To School!!

where we as UniSQ radio students go out and head into schools and broadcast live there for a whole hour. On episode one Will and Eve went on air live from Woodcrest State College. They dived into what makes Woodcrest, Woodcrest. by highlighting Woodcrest WESTEC programme, talking to one of their journey students, talking about Woodcrest sport's academies and robotic club. Will and Eve even had time to head out to the people and have a competition.

Woodcrest State College is just one of my...


Square Eyes, Round Ears Episode 3 - Nathan James
08/26/2024

Nathan's Tv shows were Travel Guides Australia on 9Now Season 7 Episode 10, The Amazing Race on 7Plus Season 36 Episode 5 and the footy podcast The Flight Plan from 16 July


The Laidback Hour - 21st August 2024
08/21/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Izzy, a University student who is doing her final placement with ICYS. She will be talking about her experience as a student in the final year, what the future sets out for her and finding out that this hard working woman will be going places when she's done. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


Square Eyes, Round Ears Episode 2 - Spencer Howson
#2
08/19/2024

Spencer Howson was tasked with watching Wentworth Season 6 Episode 10 titled Fractured and Historical Roasts (Netflix) Episode 2 Freddy Mercury as well as listening to Matt & Alex's All Day Breakfast Olympic edition with the episode titled Nan’s Wild World of Sport

Spencer had 10 questions to answer then had to review Historical Roasts


Square Eyes. Round Ears Episode 1 - Tre Finlay
#1
08/15/2024

Tre was tasked with watching Home and Away on 6 August and 1% Club S2 E10 and listening to Rich Dad Radio - Automate Your Wealth podcast. Listen in to see how she tackled the challenge!

 


LeBron James... (trivia)
08/09/2024

In this episode of Tre or False, Harry faces a Tre or False trivia on American Sports. How will he fare in this trivia? Where will he score on the leaderboard? What twists and turns will occur? Find out in this episode of Tre or False.


The Laidback Hour - 7th August 2024
08/07/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Dave, the program manager for the ICYS. Dave will explain how the industry changed in the past few years, what his previous experiences were up to this point and his drive to success in his role. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.


Don't forget the +C (trivia)
08/02/2024

In this episode of Tre or False, Georgina takes on a maths trivia. Find out how she fares on the leaderboard. There are many twists and turns in this weeks episode of Tre or False.


Meet Bill Gibson from Huey Lewis and the News
08/02/2024

Tre interviews Bill Gibson, the drummer from the band Huey Lewis and the News. Hear about Bill's drumming advice, time in the news, and much more.


StoryArts Festival - Anne E. Stewart
07/31/2024

Ipswich's biennial StoryArts Festival runs from August 4-18.

Phoenix Radio's Tre Finlay speaks with storyteller Anne Stewart about the art of storytelling and her involvement with the festival.

More information about the StoryArts Festival: StoryArts Festival Ipswich – Official website of the StoryArts Festival Ipswich


StoryArts Festival - Mick Elliot
07/31/2024

The StoryArts Festival runs from August 4-18.

Marty Bunyard welcomes another StoryArts Festival guest to Phoenix Radio.

Meet Mick Elliot - author, illustrator, children’s TV producer, screenwriter, literacy ambassador.

"Squidge Dibley Destroys the School" has been sold all over the world. "Grandmas in Grand Cars" is released in August 2024.


StoryArts Festival - Jacqueline Harvey
07/31/2024

Ipswich's biennial StoryArts Festival kicks off on August 4, with the family program running from August 5-8, as well as a storytelling concert on August 17. The festival wraps up on August 18.

Phoenix Radio's Bella Kennedy catches up with Jacqueline Harvey, who has written 61 books including the bestselling Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy and Max and Willa and Woof series, which have received numerous short-listings and awards and are published internationally.

More information about the StoryArts Festival: StoryArts Festival Ipswich – Official website of the StoryArts Festival Ipswich


MICHAEL not MICHAELS (trivia)
07/26/2024

Welcome back to Tre or False. In this episode, Nikki takes on a Tre or False trivia, answering questions about her two chosen topics, Darren Hayes and George Michael. Listen to find out how Nikki fares in her trivia, and whether she was able to top the leaderboard.


The Laidback Hour - 24th July 2024
07/24/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Emily, the team leader for ICYS' Community Youth Response Diversion. She will talk about what roles she previously had during her time on ICYS, her drive to succeed on a daily basis in her role and her strengths and weaknesses as a team leader. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.



Turn Your Phone off During the Film! (Trivia)
07/19/2024

In the second episode of Tre or False, Ronan comes on, competing for the top spot on the leaderboard in his chosen topic, film trivia. How will Ronan fare against the Tre or False quiz? Will he be able to beat Spencer's score of 7? Will your favourite film be mentioned in this quiz? Find out in Tre or False, episode 2, Turn Your Phone Off During the Film (Trivia)!


Spencer Gets Attacked by Beatles (trivia)
07/12/2024

Tre or False: The new Tre'n of Thought Phenomenon. In this all new quiz game, contestants are given 10 Tre or False questions on their chosen topic. In this episode, Spencer faces trivia on The Beatles.


Meet 4BC's Peter Fegan
07/10/2024

Tre Finlay interviews 4BC radio presenter and 9 News reporter Peter Fegan about all things radio, including his advice for people just starting out and wanting to get into the industry.


POTHOLES!!! Bill MacDonald joins High School Student Radio Experience
07/01/2024

High school students Riana, Elijah and Josh experience radio and interview Bill MacDonald about radio, have a debate battle, and talked to locals about favourite and least favourite fruit and vegetables


The Laidback Hour - 26th June 2024
06/26/2024

On this week's episode of The Laidback Hour, Andrew will be talking to Lucy and Danika, two of the participants, who completed their Cert II Cookery course at TAFE. They will be talking about their experience on doing the course, what they have learned from that and why they think the Cert II Cookery program is the best option for students who are looking to complete. Coming up on this week's episode of The Laidback Hour. In association with the Ipswich Community Youth Service Get Set For Work program.