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In this podcast, Sarah Westgarth digs into beloved childhood stories, the neurobiology of being a te

14/11/2024

New episode!
I welcome back the wonderful Tom Christophersen (Tom Christophersen Creates) to talk about Ron Howard's documentary film 'Jim Henson: Idea Man'. We explore the life and career of Jim Henson, and along the way talk about what we sacrifice to make our art, the comparisons between Henson and David Lynch, and whether Disney+ and Ron Howard were the best people to tell this story. But also, how can you capture such a complex and creative man, a person who thought about opening a series of nightclubs, but then made Sesame Street instead?
Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

04/04/2024

🌟 NEW EPISODE 🌟
She's been at the top of the charts for over fifteen years, and currently is at the absolute peak of her fame and power. As someone who has documented her life in her work since she was a teenager, what the trajectory of Taylor Swift's career shows about growing up in the public eye, how a maturing perspective of relationships can be seen in her music, and explore why she has such an impact on young women in particular. I try to acknowledge the complexities as much as I can in thirty minutes! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

25/02/2024

She's the megastar of the moment, particularly here in Australia as she sells out her concerts to screaming, crying fans. Love her, hate her or feel indifferent, there's no denying Taylor Swift has a hold on the world. But how do you go from a Shania Twain loving pr***en to a billionaire songstress? And what is it about her that resonates with teenage girls so specifically?
She's the topic of this month's episode, which will come out in the next couple of weeks. I confess it may be a little late as I am currently knee deep performing in the Adelaide Fringe, but it is coming soon!

01/02/2024

This month's bonus episode is out now for all Patreon subscribers! I continue talking to the incredible Tom Christophersen ( ) and they talk about their key influencers and experiences that led them to become the artist and adult they are today. We reminisce about primary school, talk about the importance of artistic expression for young people, and discuss being some of the only kids we know who had single parents. We also pored over our Year 7 yearbook, and dove into the Fab Friend File of the year 2000. (You can see photos here, as well as the original portrait Tom drew of me when we were about ten years old.) It's a ripping conversation, and available for just $5 a month when you sign up to my Patreon. You also get access to all my past and future bonus episodes. Sign up now at the link below:
https://www.patreon.com/WildeandDarling

28/01/2024

🌟 NEW EPISODE 🌟
I am so excited to share that this month, I talk to the talented, intelligent and passionate Tom Christophersen (Tom Christophersen Creates) about one of our seminal childhood films, the 1986 Jim Henson classic 'Labyrinth.'
Tom and I have known each other since kindergarten (see photographic evidence) and it was a joy to speak to them about, what we decided, is one of the greatest movies ever made.
Tom's love of this film can be traced back to childhood (again, see photographic evidence from our Year 7 yearbook) and this is basically two theatre kids fully nerding out.
We really get INTO IT in this episode. We talk about the incredible technical achievements in this movie, the magic of puppetry and practical events, and the underrated genius that is Jim Henson. Beyond that, we talk about this film as a q***r allegory, an extraordinary coming of age story, and an exploration of smashing the patriarchy. Topics of discussion also include the morbidity of kids movies from the 80s, David Bowie's clearly visible p***s, and the alternative universe where this movie stars Sting and Jane Krakowski.
You can find Tom's work at the link below and on social media.
Available now whenever you get your podcasts.
https://tomchristophersen.com

21/01/2024

Recording January's episode together with a special guest! So keen to talk about a seminal cult classic film, the magic of David Bowie, and the genius of Jim Henson.
Less keen on my dog having a go at this book when she was in her puppy phase...

23/12/2023

New episode!
In which I dig into the newest element of the Santa Claus story, and how a picture book and toy written by a mother/daughter team has become a global phenomenon. I discuss the history and origins of Elf on the Shelf, and explore some of the criticisms of it. Spoiler alert: this thing makes people MAD.
Available now whenever you get your podcasts.

20/12/2023

🌟 New Patreon bonus episode! 🌟
Actually, this month there are FIVE bonus episodes. Over the next few days in the lead up to Christmas, Patreon supporters can hear me reading 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. You'll get a chapter a day in your feed until the 25th.
You can sign up to be a Patreon at the link below.
Happy holidays everyone! May your Christmas Eve be free of ghosts. (Unless that's something you need.)
https://www.patreon.com/WildeandDarling

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