Yarn About You Podcast

Yarn About You 008 - Karen Petersen

Karen Petersen is a living legend of Australian theatre, film and television.
She is a NSW Central Coast resident who is an all round creative. She is a talented writer, singer and historian who loves the nostalgia of yester-year.
I have known Karen for a number of years and am very proud to call her my friend.
I hope you enjoy our yarn! Clay

Yarn About You 007 - Deb Mayes

Deb Mayes is a devoted photographer and entertainment reporter who has followed the careers of national and international artists of the stage and screen for as long as she can remember.
She is a passionate supporter of local up and coming artists and she loves nothing more than to be in an audience with her camera. 
I am very proud to call Deb my friend and I hope you enjoy our yarn!
August 2022

Yarn About You 006 - Annie Wright

Today’s guest is Annie Wright.Annie is a local Sydney & Central Coast resident with an extensive background in the music and film industry – Both here in Australia and internationally.Annie has worked with the likes of Abba, David Bowie, The Eagles, Lou Reed, John Denver, Sting and The Police, Annie Lennox, The Village People, George Thorogood Renee Geyer, Marcia Hines and more… Many of which becoming lifelong friendsAnnie has been described as a pocket-rocket with a passion for promotion and I’m very happy to call her my friend.I hope you enjoy our yarn!

Yarn About You 005 - Liz Mullinar

Today’s guest is, Order of Australia recipient,  Liz Mullinar.Liz was an absolute powerhouse in the Australian Entertainment Industry before heading in a different direction, dedicating her life to help abuse victims on their journey of healing. She is an accomplished Author and speaker. She is a co-founder of Advocate for Survivors of Child Abuse and the founder of Heal For Life Foundation.
For more information on Liz Mullinar’s work or to purchase her books, visit www.healforlife.com.au   

Yarn About You 004 - Maxine Klibingaitis

Maxine Klibingaitis is an absolute legend in Australian television with credits in shows such as: 
Neighbours (playing Paul Robinson’s first wife)
Special Squad
Fields Of Fire
The Flying Doctors
Family & Friends
Hampton Court
Col’n Carpenter
All Together Now
Blue Healers
Round The Twist
Marshall Law
MDA & more…
She is fondly remembered as BOBBIE MITCHELL in the iconic TV show PRISONER, where she had a 2 year run.I have always been a fan of Maxine. She is a bright light and a genuinely beautiful person who I am very proud to call my friend. 
I hope you enjoy our yarn.
 
Clay
 
*A special THANK YOU to Rick Ireland for connecting Maxine and I a few years ago. 

Yarn About You 003 - Phil Bligh

Mr Phillip Bligh is a passionate advocate for connecting people in our community. Phil is a proud Indigenous family man, An Elder and member of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council.Phil is also Vice President of Committee that runs “The 5 Lands Walk” – an incredible 10km public walk, held each year, on the NSW Central Coast. He is a fierce supporter of not only Indigenous inclusion and recognition in society, but also Australians originating from other cultures. It was Phil’s influence of telling and listening to people’s stories that pushed me to start this podcast.To me, Phil Bligh is not only a respected elder and mentor in the Aboriginal community, but I’m also lucky enough to call him my friend.I hope you enjoy our yarn…

Yarn About You 002 - James Charles

James Charles is an actor and writer who has had an interesting creative life here (in Australia) and around the world.
James is an absolute gentleman who chats with me about his life, which saw him move from London to Australia 11 years ago. His story is compelling and his positive attitude and dedication to continue to improve his life is extremely inspirational! 
I am very proud to call James my friend and I hope you enjoy our yarn…
Clay
 

Yarn About You 001 - Kellie Martin

Kellie Martin is a Central Coast, NSW, local who I met through Woy Woy Little Theatre. We first worked on a short play (where she had to call me a very naughty word!) & since worked together on 2 other full length productions in each where she played my wife. I regularly refer to her as my favourite wife (...Amanda loves that!). I really don't understand her silliness & immaturity, but put up with it because I am such a lovely person... Enjoy our test run podcast!