SPUN Stories

Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1974, when James Parfitt-Fejo was an excited four-year-old with Xmas presents on his mind. But it was Cyclone Tracy, not Santa, who paid a visit that night. Storyteller – James Parfitt-Fejo Story producer – Tamara Howie Told at a live event at Browns Mart in December 2017, where the theme was 'Rewind'. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Co-Producer + Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

Born in Hungary, Janos first encountered a didgeridoo in his early teens and instantly felt a strong connection to it. It took him on a journey from Central Europe to East Arnhem Land, with a few detours along the way. Storyteller – Janos Kerekes Story producer – Oscar Schwartz Told at a live event at Browns Mart in December 2017, where the theme was 'Rewind'. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Co-Producer + Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

Gaye Lawrence is a go-getter - she's an artist, a milliner and an active community member of Pine Creek, NT. Early one morning, a wild animal paid Gaye a visit and she did something she never thought she'd do... Storyteller – Gaye Lawrence Story producer – Jess Ong + Johanna Bell Told at a live event at the Pine Creek Gold Rush Festival in 2016. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Co-Producer + Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

Timmy Duggan played in Australia's NBL in the heady basketball-crazy 90s. He takes us back to where it all began, with the Daly Street basketball courts and hoops in the backyard. Storyteller – Timmy Duggan Story producer – Jess Ong Told at a live event at Darwin Festival in 2017 where the theme was 'Home'. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

In the 1990s, Sam toured the world as the lead guitarist of iconic lesbian rock band, The Bluehouse. But there was one place she wouldn’t play – Darwin. Until love persuaded her otherwise... Storyteller – Sam Harley Story producer – Johanna Bell Told at a live event at Darwin Festival in 2017 where the theme was 'Home'. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

By the time Bilha was six, she knew she was different but it would be years before she could make the changes to transform her life. Storyteller – Bilha Smith Story producer – Johanna Bell Told at a live event at Brown's Mart Theatre in 2016, where the theme was 'Chemistry'. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

During the day, mechanic Andrew Grey has his head under a bonnet, but at night he spends most of his time looking up. Storyteller – Andrew Grey Story producer - Johanna Bell Told at an event in Palmerston, around the theme 'Obsession'. --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

Kalinda Griffiths is no stranger to battles. She's battled against wildlife, battled for her own life, and battled for the life of those in need. Storyteller – Kalinda Griffiths Story producer – Tamara Howie Told at an event at the 2016 Garrmalang Festival. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

As an exchange student, Tig struggled with an almighty problem in one of Japan's most crowded public toilets. A word of warning – this story contains a lot of poo! (And some strong language). Storyteller – Tig Hogg Story producer - Johanna Bell Told at an event at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, around the theme 'Connections'. --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

Nick was on the road to the Top End when she first heard Weed's voice down the line. They crossed paths at the perfect time... Contains strong language. Storytellers – Nick and Weed Story producer – Tamara Howie Told at a live event at Brown's Mart Theatre in 2016, where the theme was 'Chemistry'. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

Even in the chaos of war, Joyce Hakim could enjoy the small things in life – as long as she held onto her dream. This is her story of survival. Storyteller – Joyce Hakim Story producer – Johanna Bell This story was told at our third event, held at Darwin Festival, around the theme 'Survival'. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net ----- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

Rhys Higgins and his mate Chrisso land jobs in the ice cold Rocky Mountains. But first they must prove themselves as members of the pack...of huskies. Storyteller - Rhys Higgins Story Producer - Patrick Horton Told at a SPUN live event at Darwin Festival in 2016, with the theme WILD. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net ----- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

Sue Phoo first visited the Northern Territory on a Year 10 excursion. Something happened on that trip that would call her back to the Territory many years later to make a self-discovery she never saw coming. ​ Storyteller – Sue Phoo Story producer – Johanna Bell Told at a SPUN live event in 2017 at Northern Territory Library, with the theme UNCOVERED. --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

When Dr Jacob Jacob arrived at Alice Springs Hospital he wasn't prepared for the number of stabbing victims presenting to the ED. But it was data, not medical skills, that helped him seek change for his patients. Storyteller - Jacob Jacob Story Producer - Jess Ong Told at a SPUN live event at Darwin Festival in 2016, with the theme WILD. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net ----- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.

It's the 1980s in working-class Britain and Rebecca's single father is valiantly raising his troublemaking daughter. Storyteller – Rebecca Day Story producer – Johanna Bell Told at a SPUN live event in 2017 at Northern Territory Library, with the theme UNCOVERED. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary personal stories of everyday Territorians - let us take you to some wild and wondrous places through our podcast! You can find out more about SPUN by visiting our website - www.spunstories.net --- Podcast Host + Producer - Jess Ong Sound Editor - Rosa Ellen Executive Producer - Johanna Bell Online Producer - Caddie Brain SPUN Stories' podcast is presented by StoryProjects, with funding support from Darwin International Airport. Music used in this podcast episode is 'The Tiki Bar' by Laszlo Harsanyi. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. For more: freemusicarchive.org/music/Harsanyi…arsanyi_Laszlo.