In October 2017, Sarah and Michael went to Las Vegas on their American holiday. They saw magic, ate lots of food, and were next door to the worst mass shooting in US history. This is the story of what happened during and after.

Produced by Sam Loy

Thanks to Sarah Baggs, Michael Williams, Declan Fay, Janet McLeod and James Milsom.

Thanks also to the Human Ordinary team for their editorial advice.

Original music by Kent Sutherland

Additional music sourced from planet.com">purple-planet.com

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What’s it like to collaborate with your partner creatively, while raising kids? How do you give each other feedback, while keeping your marriage intact?

Beck is an illustrator and graphic designer who previously worked in advertising, and her husband Robin is a writer and creative in the advertising industry. Together they’ve created the books: If I was Prime Minister…. and My Folks Grew up in the 80s. 

Produced by Cinnamon Nippard.

Big thanks to Beck and Robin, and the Human/Ordinary team.

Music by Ori Moto (moto.com">ori-moto.com). Tracks used were ouse, runaway, comi, and sera.

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Mic Cavazzini’s last story for this season of Human/Ordinary shares a lot of similarities with his first. It’s about the big things: life, death, and the Himalayas. It’s a story about journeys - how you end up doing what you do in life, and how you end up leaving it.

Produced by Mic Cavazzini

Recording assistance by Rojita Adhikari rojitadhikari.wordpress.com/ 

Original music by Kent Sutherland

Other music by Lennon Hutton - Leather Feather (Epidemic Sound); Monplaisir & Cie - Estampe Galactus Barbere Epaulé Giraffe (Free Music Archive); Sea of Land - The Big Blue (Free Music Archive); Blue Dot Sessions - The Air Escaping (Free Music Archive); and

Borrtex - Going Undercover (Free Music Archive)

Sound effects from soundsnap.com, with special credit for recordings to Charlie Atanasyan.

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Her whole life, May Jasper has felt nervous about going to the hairdresser. 

She didn’t know anything about fashion, and she didn’t understand all the questions they would ask like “do you want more volume in your hair?” (Why, is that gonna make it louder?) 

And so she fantasised about a world where hairdressers were like plumbers. Just getting the job done, no questions asked.

This episode, May finds out why that is actually a terrible idea. 

Produced by May Jasper.

Recording and sound design by Andrew Callaghan.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Marisa Ganci from the Chisholm Institute and Lisa from Birdie Hair Salon.

If you would like to know more about the hairdressing courses offered by Chisholm Institute, check out their website: chisholm.edu.au/career-fields/hair-beauty-and-makeup 

Or if you want to get your haircut by Lisa, you can find her details at: birdiehair.com.au 

Thanks also to the Human Ordinary team for their editorial advice.

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Even though many people think only of dot-style paintings when considering “Aboriginal art”, it is actually as diverse as the many Indigenous nations who live across the country we now call Australia. Each group has its own unique culture with different languages, different stories and songs, different tools and different art styles.

But increasingly, this art is being exploited in the souvenir market where ‘Aboriginal-style’ designs are manufactured in places like Indonesia and China.

This story explores the relationship between Aboriginal art, culture and identity, and what can be done about the fake art market. 

Produced by Cinnamon Nippard.

Big thanks to Kellyann Drill, Abe Muriata, Joann Russo, Stephanie Parkin, Lee Elsdon, Gabrielle Sullivan and the Human/Ordinary team.

For more information on this issue, check out the following links:

Indigenous Art Code: https://indigenousartcode.org/

The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair: https://www.daaf.com.au/

Arts Law Centre of Australia: https://www.artslaw.com.au/artists-in-the-black/

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre: http://art.girringun.com.au/

Waringarri Aboriginal Arts: https://www.waringarriarts.com.au/donations/warringarri/

Bibi Barba’s case, click here: https://www.copyright.com.au/bibi/

https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/nitv-news/article/2018/03/23/indigenous-artist-faces-uphill-legal-battle-after-polish-hotel-allegedly-stole

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Mic has a chance encounter with a woman who broke stereotypes for professional women and contributed to some groundbreaking conversations around civil rights in Australia. It’s the story of a remarkable and pioneering life.

Produced by Mic Cavazzini

Music courtesy of freemusicarchive.org, and is by David Szesztay (“The Hangover”), Blue Dot Sessions (“Cloudline”, “Periodicals”, “The Air Escaping”), Chris Zabriskie (“John Stockton Slow Drag”), Monplaisier (“Hélice”) and Gillicuddy (“Porthglaze Cove”).

Thanks to Jane's nephew Dougal Kennedy and god-daughter Erin Sullivan, and the Human/Ordinary team.

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Most adults in Vietnam don't speak English. And yet, the country has a pretty large expat community, most of whom don't speak Vietnamese. So how does that work? In this episode, producer May Jasper takes a journey into Expat World.

Produced by May Jasper

Thanks to Anna, Paul, Mile, Albert, Carly, Chris, Dean, Nicholas, Remy, Vinh, and the Human/Ordinary team.

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Hundreds of metres above the ground, or dodging traffic and the police at a busy intersection, people are just people, but window washers are more than they seem. 

Produced by Sam Loy

Original music by Kent Sutherland

Thanks to Michael, Ben, Shane, Lucas, Paul, Sarah, the other Ben, and the Human/Ordinary team.

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What’s it like being the children of two international jazz musicians? In this episode of Human/Ordinary we meet Ruomi Lee-Hampel and his sister Cavana Hazelton who are divided by the Atlantic Ocean and united by jazz.

Produced by Cinnamon Nippard

For details on where you can find a Gunter Hampel show check out Facebook here, and Instagram here. 

Thanks to Cavana Hazelton and Ruomi Lee-Hampel for sharing their stories. Find out more about Cavana and her work here, and Ruomi’s horticulture here.

Thanks also to the Human Ordinary team for their editorial advice.

Music

All About Ronnie (live in Antibes 1963) by Jeanne Lee and Ran Blake

Time (live from Göttingen Jazz Festival) by Gunter Hampel Music and Dance Improvisation Company

Awareness 1 by Gunter Hampel Music and Dance Improvisation Company

Sonnenschein by Gunter Hampel and Galaxie Dream Band

Remix of 59820__musicmangoldy__Trumpet_09_(Before-After) by Timbre (downloaded from freesound.org)

The Gunter Hampel Music and Dance Improvisation Company is…

Gunter Hampel

Johannes Schleiermacher

Bernd Oezsevim

Cavana Hazelton

Danilo Cardoso

Chin Mei Huang

Magdalena Dzeco

Ruomi Lee-Hampel

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Geoff Allen has been around. As a ringer in the 50s and 60s, it was his job to tame wild horses and drove massive herds of cattle throughout the outback country. His tale is full of humour, hard work, mateship, and death, and gives an insight into a nearly-forgotten time. 

Produced by Mic Cavazzini

Music by Louis Edward Thorne (EMI Production Music - “The Swamp Sessions”), Nicolaj Sune Block (EMI Production Music - “Cinematic Deep South”), and Blue Dot Sessions (“Cast in Wicker”)

Thanks to Dave Goldie, Pat, Donna, Bjorn, Ai Leen, Taib, Sandra, Kevin, Emma, and the Human/Ordinary team.

Here are links to Geoff’s books:

Bull Catchers & Wild Riding Ringers

Outlaws of the Kimberley Underworld

The Gun Ringer

Ballads of the Kimberley & Other Wild Places

There’s a lot of background and further information to Geoff’s story. It makes for some fascinating and, at times, difficult reading. Check out the links below.

The untold story behind the 1966 Wave Hill walk-off (The Conversation)

An historic handful of dirt: Whitlam and the legacy of the Wave Hill walk-off (The Conversation)

Unearthing the forgotten legacy of Aboriginal stockwomen (ABC)

Yijarni: true stories from Gurindji country

Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route

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Monkol Lek’s story starts 40 years ago in Cambodia, before even he can remember. On the path to a successful career in computer engineering, a genetic disease shared with his sister sets him on a different path.

Produced by Sam Loy

Original music by Kent Sutherland

Thanks to Guy Scott-Wilson, Jordon Lott, Kate Lourey, and the Human/Ordinary team.

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In many ways Melbourne is a distinctly un-Australian city, famous for its cold, rainy weather and lack of beaches. And yet, every morning at 7 am, a group of people gather at the South Melbourne foreshore and go for a swim in Port Phillip Bay. May Jasper wants to know why.

Produced by May Jasper

Original music by Kent Sutherland

Recording and Sound Design by Andrew Callaghan

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In the face of the looming climate crisis it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed and helpless. Cinnamon Nippard grabs her keep-cup and has a chat to people who are doing what they can from picking up plastic on remote beaches, to caring for wildlife, and making their own homes more sustainable.

Produced by Cinnamon Nippard

Learn more about the interviewees and their work…

Michael Mobbs - environmental consultant, author and former environmental lawyer:

sustainablehouse.com.au

Daniela Osiander - conservationist, massage therapist and naturopath: tonikahealth.com.au

Lucky Roland - surfer, barista and #everydaygreenie: 

luckyroland.live

Original music by Kent Sutherland

Additional sound clips…

Zombie growl from craziwolf at Freesound

Zombie sequence from iSaria at Freesound

Alarm clock by jackjames and tomknevitt at Freesound

ABC news grab about flying foxes and the heatwave from ABC news Australia

Thanks to Sam Loy, Fenella Kernebone, Mic Cavazzini, and May Jasper for editorial advice.

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A fatal avalanche in Kashmir sees Human/Ordinary producer, Mic Cavazzini, pursue the truth of what happened and why, as he investigates the social and economic drivers that almost ensure it will happen again.

Produced by Mic Cavazzini

Original music by Kent Sutherland

Also featuring previously published songs: 

Darling Have I Told You and Calico by Ben Carey 

On The Spot and Backward by David Szesztay 

African Heartbeat by Gregor Huebner 

Kas Vanay Yem Setam by Naseem-Ul Haq 

Beyond the Walls by Nicholas Caffrey and Stephen Davidson.

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Foamers

Travelling across the USA by train can be relaxing, fun, and enlightening. It can also expose you to inexplicable things. This is a story about trying to understand and explain the inexplicable.

Produced by May Jasper

Recording and Sound Design by Andrew Callaghan

Music by Audionautix (song: Tennessee Hayride) and Royalty Free Music - NO Copyright Music (song: Blue Creek Trail).

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Welcome to Season Four…

The Daddy Bear

Ever since we had kids, our house has been full of bears. But there’s one bear in particular, more dominant than the others, which I have a deep connection to.

Produced by Sam Loy

Music by Kent Sutherland

Thanks to Declan Fay, Eleanor McDowall, Kate Montague, Renee Imbesi, and the H/O Team

This story features snippets from We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, and The Very Brave Bear by Nick Bland

Producer Intros

After three years flying solo, I’ve gone and found some friends to make Human/Ordinary stories with.

So, introducing May Jasper, Mic Cavazzini and Cinnamon Nippard!

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Hey trendsetters. It's been awhile...

See you back here on April 28th.

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When I was young, we thought we were clever insulting others by calling them Richard Cranium. This is his story.

Olivia Rosenman does a couple of podcasts, The Expressionists is all about words and phrases, and The History Lab Pod is an investigative history show.

Matt Chun is an artist with stuff you can check out here.

The Raccoon Club is a bar in Preston that also has a no kids rule. Getting rid of dickheads and kids you can pretty much guarantee an easy night out.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

The song “Dickhead” was used with permission from LEVELZ. Follow them on Facebook, and get their stuff from Bandcamp.

Thanks to all my interviewees, Claire Tonti, and Planet Broadcasting.

Special thanks to Leila Brook for quality control and continued support.

“Memetic Algorithm” was played with permission from Papercut. Check out the new album “Insentient”, and their Spotify.

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Fulfilling a childhood dream, I go behind the scenes at Melbourne City Wrestling.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Sean Carney, Rhi Bell, Michael Jozis, James Mitchell, Criss Fresh, Dowie James, Kristen Mitchell, Indi Hartwell, Loverboy Lochy Hendricks, Mr Juicy, KrackerJak, all the fans, KellyAnne, and the awesome people that make up Melbourne City Wrestling.

Thanks also to Claire Tonti and Planet Broadcasting.

Special thanks to Leila Brook for quality control and continued support.

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This is a story about my neighbourhood, but I hope it’s about yours too.

Inspired by this song from Tom Waits, and this piece from Scott Carrier.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Planet Broadcasting, and Allison Chan for production and story advice and guidance.

Special thanks to Leila Brook for quality control and continued support.

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This is a story about loss, fear, uncertainty, and optimism, and how Renee Gardiner rediscovered herself. 

Music by Kent Sutherland.

Special thanks to Shaun Jeffrey (Dead Glass Design/Carousel Sniper Victim).

Thanks also to Planet Broadcasting, and Leila Brook for support and quality control.

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I went along to see Milo Yiannopolous speak, and to try and understand a little more about those who support him, and those who stand opposed.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

Special thanks to Leila Brook for quality control, Planet Broadcasting, and neontaster for a great idea.

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To introduce Season 3 of the show, I made this little story about something special that happened to us two months ago.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

Special thanks to Leila Brook for being game. 

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For the final episode in the Headstone series, I was curious to understand what people think about when they know they're going to die.

Doctor and filmmaker, Tim Duncan, shares his story.

You can check out Tim's film work here.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Leila Brook for quality control.

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Our understanding of death is not just informed by the people around us. Animals also play a role in our experiences of mortality.

For this episode, I put together three stories exploring this theme.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

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Most of the graves in any cemetery are the final resting places for the persons remembered there. But for one headstone in Melbourne that isn't the case. For the person is buried 1000s of kilometres away, at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee.

This is the story behind the Elvis Presley memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery.

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When Jessie Williams was 30 years old, she lost her first child at birth. The grief she experienced after was painful, enlightening, and ultimately re-formative. 

This is her story.

Jessie is the CEO of the Groundswell Project, a not-for-profit interested in changing the way Australians do death and dying.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

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This is the story of Mary and Brian Hill, as told by Mary.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Mary Hill for her sharing, and to the memory of Brian Hill.

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In the first episode of the Headstone Series, I stumble onto a mysterious memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery, and try to get to the bottom of its meaning and origin.

Original music by Kent Sutherland

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The third and final part of my series exploring issues around meat-eating.

I get knowledge from Jad Patrick, a naturopath, and Dr. Tamasin Ramsay, an environmental anthropologist and activist, about the health and environmental impacts of chowing down on a steak.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

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While on our first flight with our baby daughter, I contemplate my totally rational fear of flying. Should be emotional.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

Pictures to accompany story here.

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For this story, I spent two banner-making nights with the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, and hung out with them at the final game of the year.

I was really interested in exploring how their support has fared in the wake of the drug scandal and a season of disappointment on the field. I was honestly a little surprised to find such an outpouring of love and passion for the team amongst the supporters. While I was hoping to find someone with something a little negative to say about the team and the past three years, I was left wanting.

My thanks go to the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, particularly Glenda Wade, Ricky Wheeler and Cheryl Trott.

This episode contains soundbites from content owned by afl.com.au, Channel 9 (Footy Classified), and Fox Footy.

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In the first part of this series, I watched a cow being slaughtered and butchered.

In this second part, I talk to four friends to find out what their views are and why they make the eating choices they do.

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In a follow-up of sorts to Episode 00, I visit another protest to get a better understanding of the motivations of the right-wingers.

In the end, I also get a better understanding of myself.

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I'm a bit interested in questioning why I do what I do. That's a big question, so a smaller one, is why I eat what I eat. I eat beef, so in the first part of this short series, I go watch a cow being slaughtered.

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In the Melbourne suburb of Coburg in late May of 2016, hundreds of angry people with opposing political views came together. No one was really there for a calm and civil discussion. I talk to people from both sides to find out what motivated them to come.

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