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Catholic Office for Youth & Young Adults, Adelaide
Catholic Youth Radio, from Adelaide, South Australia, broadcast on 107.9 Life FM every Wednesday and Saturday night. Featuring all the best interviews & news about what's going in the Archdiocese of Adelaide. Produced by the Catholic Office for Youth & Young Adults, and hosted/produced by James Meston.
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set=a.229392659192257Music in this episode: “Arizona Moon”, “Milkwood”, “Ballade for Jemma”, “Basketliner” and “Finn’s Valley” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).
Spirituality PodcastIn June 2025, on the 180th anniversary of the first Catholic school in SA, 18 pilgrims, leaders within the sector, travelled to Ireland to learn about and experience the stories, courage and heart that drove the founders of the Irish orders that created our schools. In Episode 2, the group travels to the stunning forest monastery of St Kevin in Glendalough, and Catherine’s House, the home of the Mercy Sisters in Dublin. You can listen to whole series here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Zr0phAOoWPdnMvJ4ir6hVPhoto – The incredible landscape near Glendalough. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AoKR5Qppr/ Music in this episode: “Simple Melody”, “Finn’s Valley”, “Tassle K”, “Bright Linen” and “One Dirty Sleeve” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Music composer and conducted by Vincent Kennedy. Uileann Pipe Soloist Mark Redmond with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (Copyright Vincent Kennedy 2022 - All rights reserved - Used with permission) “Basketliner”, “November Mist”, “Sunset at Sandy Isle”, “Sage the Hunter”, and “On Top of It” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).
set=a.229392659192257Music in this episode: “Taboret”, “Arizona Moon”, “Gilded Frames”, “The Kennicott”, “Solage”, “Basketliner”, “On Top of It”, and “Sunset at Sandy Isle” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).
With a cast of your Arch D favourite announcers, all former students for whom Arch D has been a deeply influential part of their lives, we bid goodbye to the Life FM radio show as it reaches 15 years on-air and 654 episodes.
, and Michaela and James share their favourite all-time Arch D moment... and discover it's EXACTLY THE SAME ONE. Also a sneak preview of next week's EPIC finale show...
Michaela catch up at the beginning of 2026 and talk about all the biggest issues: Queensland Themed Restaurants, A.I.'s worst (best?) impressions of our hosts... and why does coffee, TikTok and James doing bad accents always seem to be at the heart of every conversation, no matter where it starts??
Discover the heart behind Dialogue Week, a groundbreaking initiative inviting thousands of voices from Catholic schools and communities across South Australia to shape the future of the Church. James sits down with Peter Bierer, Marcia Burgess, and Tahlia Sully to unpack what synodality means and why listening deeply matters more than ever. From practical classroom conversations to the big-picture vision of the Synod 2026, this episode explores how authentic dialogue can transform faith and community.Listen to more Arch D Radio episodes at https://open.spotify.com/show/1JgG7oEbIJ9k0bldEblhbp
St Thomas School, Goodwood is about to celebrate its 130th Anniversary next year... or is it? Principal Belinda and long-standing teacher Jane came into the Arch D studio to discuss a discovery they've made, that there is a gap in the school's (and public!) records between the believed opening date of 1896 and 1909. They are putting a shout-out to Arch D listeners, does anyone have grandparents/great grandparents or any connection to the school of that time, with any old photos, school reports or letters tucked away? If so, YOU can unlock the mystery of the missing years!! Please send through any discoveries to Belinda and Jane at info@stg.catholic.edu.au. Thankyou!!!!
Former Arch D Podcaster of the Year and St Mary's old scholar Madison has just arrived back in SA after almost 3 years working on rural properties and parks in the deepest outback of WA. She's evacuated a holiday park due to bushfire, drowned her ute in a river, and rocked the front bar of the Kununurra Hotel at karaoke... and gives thanks to many of her epic adventures to the motto "Feel the fear, but do it anyway".
In 2015, former high school chaplain Bekk Shaw, founded Hopestreet, an organization that has created safe, fun, and inclusive spaces that understand the unique needs of the youth of Playford, where the youth unemployment rate is 61% (eight times higher than the Adelaide average). She chats with Alkira all about her faith journey, her life leading up the founding of Hopestreet, and all the challenges and triumphs that have been a part of it.
Our special guest Brooke chats with James about her faith journey, becoming a Mission Captain in her final year of high school at Cardijn College, to then returning as Youth Ministry at Cardijn's R-9 Campus.
Arch D Awards Hall of Fame recipient Kaitlyn Davey returns to the show to talk about her faith journey, all the way from her early childhood to where she finds herself now in her early 20's. It's an incredible story with lots of challenging and inspirational twists and turns along the way!
When Alkira came into the Arch D studio to record this show, James had returned from the Catholic Education Ireland pilgrimage only a couple of days beforehand.... all the experiences for him were still sinking in, and this is a fantastic conversation covering all aspects of it .. and a bit of a preview of the upcoming podcast series "Footsteps of Faith: A Celtic Pilgrimage" is talked about too!Since then, the first two episodes of "Footsteps of Faith: A Celtic Pilgrimage" have been released, and you can hear them here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Zr0phAOoWPdnMvJ4ir6hV
Arch D's final show in London, this time visiting St Mark's Catholic School, with James chatting with his student co-hosts all about their experiences at the school, why it has such a strong Catholic culture, and the impact that St Mark's has had on each of their own faith journeys.
Arch D is in London, this time visiting St Claudine's School for Girls, with James chatting with his student co-hosts all about their experiences at the school, why it has such a strong Catholic culture, and the impact that St Claudine's has had on each of their own faith journeys.
Arch D is still in London UK, and this show comes from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. James chats with co-hosts (and Head Girl, and Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl respectively) Maya, Lawrence and Greater about their amazing school mission statement "St Joseph's Way", co-created by teachers, staff and students, and the incredible impact it has had on the life of the school. They also tell some fantastic stories about their first day at St Joseph's, and what thing they are most proud of achieving during all their years at school.... which surprised James A LOT (in a very good way!).
For the first of our special shows from London UK, James chats with three inspirational Year 11 students from St Michael's Catholic College about their involvement in the school's Chaplaincy Program, their very first memories of school, and how the college's commitment to meaningful Catholic Identity has helped to strengthen and broaden their own faith journeys.
Aden's faith journey and commitment to being a "leader for the world god desires" has been a dedicated adventure across his time as a youth leader at Seeds Church, as Mission Engagement Officer at Cardijn College, and stretches back through his school days and early family memories.
Kim has been a part of her Vietnamese Catholic Community since she was born, her parents were in the choir! James and Alkira talk with her about her faith journey, what makes the Vietnamese Catholic Community so unique, and so much more.
Cardijn College's Podcasting Captain Sienna was at Arch D last week for Work Experience, so it seemed like the perfect time to have her on the show! Michaela and James chat with her about her experiences with Arch D (including winning 3 Awards!) and Cardijn's incredible YCS (Young Christian Students) program.
Rose's faith journey stretches back to Day 1! Arch D Award winning student Alkira Prior chats with Rose about growing up in a big Italian Catholic family in Port Pirie, moving to Adelaide after finishing school and living at Aquinas College, and all the roles she's had leading students through their own Catholic journeys as a teacher and leader of Catholic Identity and Mission in schools.
Lisa grew up as part of a big (understatement!) family in Mt Gambier before moving to Adelaide in her late teens to study. For her faith journey, it's been one that started with her family in the (multiple!) pews at church, through to working as an Assistant Principal of Religious Identity and Mission in one of Adelaide's large Catholic Colleges, with a lot of inspirational stories along the way.
Cabra old scholar Catie Engelhardt started in Arch D as a Year 11 student, since then she has won multiple awards, earned the praises of radio industry legends, and is now fully primed for a promising career. Catie and James chat about her time in Arch D, the Australian Radio School and TONS more.You can hear Catie's award winning podcast, "Once Upon A Shoe" here: https://soundcloud.com/schoollifepodcast/catie-once-upon-a-shoe-cabra-dominican-collegeWatch the video podcast of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2_Qwgboqbo
Anneliese has graduated from Year 12 and is going to start studying Speech Pathology at Uni in about a month's time, something that she's been planning for since she was in Year 9.However, Anneliese has been doing radio & podcasting with Arch D since she was in Year 6. Lots of radio shows, podcasts, stories (and awards!) have happened along the way! She and James chat about her favourite and most memorable moments.You can also check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/eHNZU2uKxmA
Tahlia has, for the last 3 months, been working on big Catholic projects Adelaide-wide around Student Voice and Youth Ministry... and she wants to talk all about it. And of course, as this is Tahlia, there's also a lot of great stories, insights and wisdom as part of this chat too!
Alkira (formerly of Compass Catholic Community and winner of Arch D’s Podcaster of the Year Award) returns to Arch D to fill James in on the hugely successful “WonderFULL Christmas Festival” that she and her church community hosted at the end of last year. They chat about the gospel reading of the week and deeply discuss how in their own lives they go about spreading the good news in unique ways.Check out the VIDEO version of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ0fbR5hgGo
For the first time ever (VERY overdue!!) Life FM content director Scotty is the special guest on Arch D, talking all about his journey of faith, his beginnings in radio as a teenager, and his career highlight of travelling to the Philippines helping to restore sight to people in need.
Michaela chats with Sylvia about her early memories of church, the moment in her life where she chose faith for herself, and her first impressions and hopes in her new role as part of the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults in Adelaide.
Award winning podcaster Alkira Prior has been very busy since graduating from Compass Catholic Community, between post-school study and being as involved as possible in her church community she barely has a spare minute, but fortunately for us she found some time to drop into the Arch D studio for a chat. She fills us in on everything she's been up to, including planning for the big Christmas event at her church (including fireworks!).
Dale Oria's Catholic journey has been unique. Moving with his large family from the Philippines to Adelaide when he was 14 years old, Dale and his family got used to an entirely new culture, and made a new spiritual home at the Salisbury parish. From there, Dale's journey has taken him professionally to graphic designing for game developers, and now, working directly for the Archdiocese of Adelaide.
Heather's life journey has taken her down many roads; prominent singer/songwriter, sound healer, meditation leader, as well as working with patients at Flinders Medical Centre as part of "Arts in Health" for 13 years. Throughout, Heather's relationship with God and her own evolving spirituality has been an integral cornerstone.
Radio announcer, singer/songwriter.. Lilli's journey from kid at church to emerging artist has been one full of great stories! Also on this podcast we feature Lilli's new single "Nostalgia".
Michaela is back in the Arch D studio, but this time as part of her new role as Diocesan Youth Ministry Officer in the Catholic Office For Youth. She talks about her first 6 months in the role; the surprises, and the most inspirational moments.
OLSH College Captain and inaugural member of the OLSH "PodSquad" joins James to chat about her journey through podcasting from Year 8 to 12, and the importance of the community that it's built at the school.
James chats with one of the hardest working Catholic Youth Ministers in Adelaide, Jessie Wagas, as part of the Adelaide University Catholic Society and Oblate Youth. Jessie is passionate about his faith, how it defines the direction of his life, and talks about his early formational experiences, significant moments in his faith life, his reflection on the Sunday gospel and his hopes for the current youth ministry projects he's working on.
James and Cailin chat with Sanjay from the Archdiocese of Adelaide about his family experiences of church growing up in Malaysia, through to his experiences as part of Oblate Youth, as a teacher at Xavier College, memories of 3 different World Youth Days, and how he has witnessed this week's gospel (John 5: 9-17) in his life.
Growing up in Southern California, Karla's faith and life journey has been one filled with inspiration, dedication, challenges and deep connections with community.
Deacon Andrew has certainly not travelled a conventional path on his faith journey, from his early family beginnings at his parish in Whyalla, through to youth ministry in Antioch, becoming a Deacon... and founding an architecture firm along the way in his spare time!
Although she didn't grow up in a religious family, Kelly felt her calling to faith while she was still in primary school. She's gone on to be an experienced teacher, leader, Catholic formation advisor and academic, and her passion for teaching remains at the very centre of her life. In this interview James also shares the story of the teacher that changed his life in high school, and why it was so important for him to get in touch with her 25 years later.
Talia grew up going to church with family, and attending Kildare College as a teenager, but it wasn't until she unexpectedly saw a video promoting Australia's National Evangelisation Team (NET) on YouTube that she realised that Youth Ministry and working with the church would, from that moment on, be a huge focus in her life. Great stories and reflections as James interviews the newest member of Adelaide's Catholic Office for Youth.
Award winning journalist Katie Spain has just started as the new journalist with Adelaide's "The Southern Cross", and chats with James about her life growing up in rural SA (and what that taught her about storytelling), her university days and early career in Europe, and her incredible experiences working in all areas of the media industry.
Anneliese has had a big holiday break, first joining her school on an immersion and outreach trip to Fiji and then as a leader for a school holiday program at her church. Anneliese is an award winning podcaster (so her storytelling is seriously on point), so understandably she tells riveting stories about her last couple of months, as well as her experiences growing up as a part of both Catholic & Uniting church communities.Did we mention she's an award winning podcaster? Here's the podcast in question that won the award, it's brilliant, check it out. https://soundcloud.com/schoollifepodcast/anneliese-v02
Lauren Bierer grew up in two very different kinds of Christian churches, became a prominent music minister in Minnesota, before returning home to Adelaide, where she now works in Pastoral Support, community life, worship and liturgy (that's a lot of hats!) for the Archdiocese of Adelaide. Also, she's starting a massive and amazing choir that you absolutely need to hear about.
Arch D Radio alumni, now a very experienced and familiar voice on the radio, Mary-Anne "Maz" Maio, chats about her family beginnings in Catholic faith, her experiences in youth ministry and her current work every weeknight from 7pm-9pm as anchor of Life FM's "The Takeover" show.
James chats with Arch D co-founder and former Catholic Officer for Youth Coordinator, who is now the Director of Pastoral Life for the Archdiocese of Adelaide. They chat about Sarah’s beginnings in the Catholic youth movement, and the highlights and challenges she’s encountered along the way.
Youth Minister, teacher, musician, husband & dad, Dan chats with Michaela about his early faith journey experiences, his beginnings in youth ministry, the richest highlights in his working career, and thoughts on how this week’s gospel speaks to him.
Assistant Director of Pastoral Life and Mission at the Archdiocese of Adelaide, and former Coordinator of the Catholic Office for Youth, Peter chats with Michaela about his early faith journey experiences, his beginnings in youth ministry, the richest highlights in his working career, and thoughts on how this week’s gospel speaks to him specifically.
Project officer with the Catholic Office for Youth & Young Adults, and highly experienced Youth Minister and advocate for young people chats with Michaela about her early faith journey experiences, her beginnings in youth ministry, the richest highlights for her work, and thoughts on how this week’s gospel speaks to her specifically.
St Michael’s College youth minister Sharina is our special guest this week, talking about her journey from Henley Antioch in her teens through to her current role at St Michael’s, and everything in between.
This week on the Arch D Show... Julian Nguyen! Julian chats all about growing up in the Vietnamese Catholic Community, his work as the President of their Youth Group and how it's brought him to COYYA! Episode out wherever you get your podcasts.
This week on the Arch D show, James sits down with Sisilina Saukuru. Sisilina shares with us about her amazing musical and faith journey. Sisilina explains how faith has always been part of her life and her Fijian culture and how through music she formed a connection to her faith and the young people in the community.
This week Michaela sits down with Matt Lavity and Kristy Allison from Sacred Heart College. The two share their polar opposite background and experiences with faith in their early years and how their faith journeys eventually brought them together working side-by-side in youth ministry years later.
This week on the Arch D Show, a returning guest and familiar voice, Holly Roberts!Holly shares her experiences in youth ministry from her first few days at the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults and how it changed the trajectory of her career, to her time in the Vatican meeting Pope Francis plus what his work means to her as a young person.
This week on the Arch D Show, a familiar voice... Its Aiden in the Arvo (or in our case evening) to talk all about what brought him to youth ministry and his faith journey. TW | This episode contains stories about suicide. Please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support if you need it.
Maddy Forde shares your experiences in youth ministry from her earliest experiences growing up in a Catholic Irish family and in Catholic Education at Sacred Heart College through to her time abroad living with the Marist Brothers in Cambodia, her time on the Plenary Council in 2021 to her latest position as the Senior Adviser of Ministry at Catholic Education!Check out all the amazing resources Maddy recommended here:Abby Wambach Addresses 2022 LMU Undergraduate Commencementhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSH8geuu2UQClothing the Gaphttps://www.clothingthegaps.com.au/The Minority Cohttps://theminorityco.com/Mazzprintshttps://www.instagram.com/mazzprints/?hl=enDangerous Femaleshttps://www.dangerousfemales.com.au/Minus18https://www.minus18.org.au/
Anshu is currently Program Coordinator for Nepal, Myanmar & Bangladesh at Caritas Australia. She has a Masters degree in Public Policy and has worked internationally as an advocate within the UN network. Anshu chats with James about her upbringing in Nepal, what it was that made her decide that working in social justice was going to be her career, and the moment in her professional life that has been her highlight. To find out more about Anshu and Caritas' current work, check out https://www.caritas.org.au/.
Michaela gives up the host chair to be guest this week, chatting to James about her time in Catholic schools Marymount & Sacred Heart College, her memorable experiences with REMAR and Marist youth ministry, and her current work with the Catholic Office For Youth & Young Adults and Arch D Radio & Podcasting.
On this week's show James chats with radio announcer & producer, motivational speaker & educator, Gianna Lucas. They talk about her transformational experiences in Catholic faith, her commitment to working with young people to help "future proof" their lives going forward, her notable career in radio... and touch briefly on her experience as a teenage pop star!
Joining us in the 'Zoom Room' from Sydney, youth minister and acclaimed singer/songwriter from Wollongong band 'Gus and Iggy', Louisa Daniels, chats with James about growing up in the church, the moment her faith journey truly started, and everything that has happened because of it since; personally, creatively and professionally. The show also features Gus and Iggy songs "Ticket to Ride", "Holy is the Lamb" and "Nothing Conquers".
Highly experienced Youth Minister Cara has spent many years working with Marist Schools (at both Sacred Heart Marcellin & Champagnat campuses) and as a member of the national Marist Youth Ministry team.
The tables turn, and James goes from announcer to guest! Michaela chats with James about the beginnings of his Catholic faith journey, as well as his work and experiences as Coordinator of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival and Mary MacKillop Double M Fest, and the origin story of Arch D Radio.
School Mission Captain, Youth Minister, YCS Coordinator, Catholic school teacher... Tahlia has worn a lot of hats, and for good reason, she's a true inspiration to the school students and young adults that she works with.
2021 Arch D Podcaster of the Year Winner, Maddie Finlay, pays a visit to the Arch D Studio and chats with James about her year working as a governess on an outback cattle station, including the most unlikely sing-a-long song for kids you could imagine!
James chats with inspirational youth ministry leader Maddie about her time as Social Justice Coordinator at St Aloysius College, and the 5 years she spent working at the School of St Jude in Tanzania. We talk about what inspires her, what have been her biggest challenges and victories, and heaps more.
Michaela is joined by Father Josh and Juliana (from COYYA) to chat about a new and exciting journey into the world of Youth Ministry; the Catholic Youth Podcast (streaming now). Plus some generational cultural ageing from the POV of a Gen Z and Millennials and a sprinkle of Christmas joy as we come into December.
James is joined in the studio by recording artist Daisy March, who gives us the lowdown on her musical beginnings, influences, and stories behind her songs. We also get the first live performance EVER of her song "Click Bait".... and a preview of a brand new song never before heard outside of the studio!
James and Michaela have been dying to share the next big venture with you all, coming June this year (well a sneak preview of it anyway) and we take a look at the very first student-produced narrative podcast.
Michaela is joined by special guests Maddie Finlay back in Adelaide for a special show and Julian and Juliana, the other two-quarters of the COYYA team. They unpack some deep questions like what's the one thing you couldn't live without (something Maddie discovered about herself the hard way) and what's your old person's tendency? Plus a quiz on how well do Juliana and Julian know young people's slang...
On this week's show, Michaela takes us through some more podcasts from the School Life podcast including Milly and Ella's student-produced podcast "Are you being catfished?" and more!
On this week's show, Michaela takes us through some more podcasts from the School Life podcast freshly dropped from Kildare College following the year 9 cohorts' focus on human rights.
On this week's show, Michaela takes us through some more podcasts from the School Life podcast including 'The Cabra Cast' from Cabra Dominican College and so much more!
On this week's show, Michaela takes us through some more nominated podcasts from the Award D eAwards including 'Life Without Electricity' and SMC Lives Positivity episode and more!
On this week's show, Michaela and James are joined by special guest and Winner of the 2021 Arch D eAwards Podcaster of the Year Madison Finlay. Michaela and Maddy reminisce over the beloved children's show Giggle and Hoot while James brings a more terrifying twist on the story to the table. We explore some of the less commonly known Covid-19 symptoms you haven't heard of and get to catch up on Maddy's preparation for moving out of home.
This week James and Michaela check out some of the nominated podcasts from the 2021 Arch D eAwards including Drink Bottles Gone Nuts and Leilas Story. PLUS the story of a very, VERY lost kangaroo. Is he on a holiday or on the run...?
This week on the show an announcement about the Arch D Awards coming this March. James and Michaela discuss the fake laugh and (far less common) fake cry, as well as some (lighthearted) blackmail stories with the ultimate 'get out of jail free' card.
Today's show we welcome Juliana Kittel, our latest (and possibly greatest?) member from the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults along with all her wild and wonderful stories from her journeys through Brazil and the US with the Marist Brothers. James returns the challenge back to Michaela with a hint of Pink Floyd. And we revisit the word... what word you ask? (Don't ask)
Michaela has a new (honorary) sister and James has a story featuring the prices of meat and a "women in the desert" dance.
James and Michaela are joined by co-announcers Caitie Engelhardt and Maddie Finaly to chat about some of Australia's beloved mythical creatures and mysteries, Caitie shares her personal connection to A Beetle Baby™ (think English boyband, not roaches)as well as her newly found fascination with the Hype House. PLUS to finish off the show Maddie shares a story of a foot rash (not as gross as it sounds).
This week James and Michaela are joined by co-announcers Caitie Engelhardt and Maddie Finaly to chat about the latest TikTok trend; predicting Mandela Effects. James shares his nightmare airport security scare (made worse by an attempt to save money)PLUS do we have too much loyalty to our favorite brands...?
James and Michaela are back in the new year with personalized new years resolutions for each other, James looks into the deep dark world of late-night conversations (are we using our boosted brainpower for good?)PLUS the things you didn't realize were cheaper than you thought.
On today's show, James and Michaela are joined by year 11 Cabra student, Caitie Engelhardt and war ensues over everyone's pasta shape preference (don't pretend you don't have a favorite!) PLUS Does man's best friend need another outlet for stress? Now they have got one whether they need it or not! And the two types of people when it comes to engagement are revealed...
Disclaimer James Meston is aware he refers to his favorite type of pasta by the incorrect name throughout this show. Please show him mercy.
James and Michaela are joined by year 11 Cabra student Caitie Engelhardt! On the show today, everyone has a favorite shoe, but how far are you willing to go to express loyalty to that pair? And job interviews can be stressful at the best of times, but how about if Morgan Freeman was there...? (It's crazy, but it actually happened!) PLUS this just in; bags under your eyes are in fashion now...? Yeh, I don't know about that one either.
This week, Michaela takes you through some of the best moments from the St Gabriels Graduation Podcast series from the School Life Podcast! Everything from slippery butter chicken, gummy bear warfare, and coconut-scented shampoo!
To check out more from St Gabriels you can find all of their episodes on our website, or skip the drama and check them out now! https://archdradio.com/st-gabriels-school/
On this week's show, Michaela and Levi chat about the things that they refused to jump on the bandwagon with (spoiler alert: Michaela has never listened to a full album before) and Levi lets loose over Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift drama! Plus, did you know New Zealand has an official wizard? Well, they used to anyway...
The Arch D Show has been hijacked, sweatiness (TMI), Redbull smells, the apocalypse, and midnight water trips to the kitchen.
This week we take a look into 3 new student-produced podcasts from St Patrick's Technical School, all about their personal experiences inside of a trade school, their funniest stories and worst trade-themed jokes, and what they aspire to do after they graduate!
Check out all of the St Pat's here: https://archdradio.com/st-patricks-technical-college/
And to learn more about the student podcasts here: https://archdradio.com/new-school-series/
A world-winning, record-breaking turtle-themed utensil from Scotland...? (Yeah, we don't get it either) and for all the ASMR lovers our breakfasts this morning narrated as deluxe meals. PLUS James has a birthday present that is giving him some grief, but in the best possible way.
Are you guilty of not replacing the toilet paper roll? Plus, the top 3 horror movies of all time.
How well do you know your early 2000s chick-flick trivia? Play along to all the classics like Mean Girls, Legally Blonde & High School Musical and see how well you do.
This week, James and Levi attempt to break a world record... with coins. PLUS James can and cant speak Italian (the votes are still out on the validity of this story)
An amazing show with the amazing Maddy Forde as she represents the Arch Dioceses of Adelaide at the Plenary Council!
This weeks show, we catch up with the amazing Tahlia Sully and Gabby Connolly to chat all about their experiences as youth leaders, their own faith journeys and the Diocesan Assembly.
This week, Michaela sits down with Arch D old scholar, Levi Bartholomew! Get ready for a crazy show all about the new phenomenon taking ticktock by storm, Berries & Cream and we revisit an old conversation; birds are STILL a danger to humanity. PLUS a Chick-Flick Quiz Show! Play along at home to see how well you know your trivia.
This week on Arch D, the ultimate cheapskates (or is it just bargain hunting?) and Michaela shares the most embarrassing story of a lost item in her car. THEN to continue the embarrassment, her dad joins the show! (Warning: Dad jokes included!)Plus, a snapshot into the brand new series from the For Teachers podcast in collaboration with Gifted Education teachers from across the state.
This week James and Michaela sit down with Kelly Bunyon, Head of Village at Compass Catholic Community, a new special assistance school opening in the northern suburbs, 2021.
In a world where you must pay arcade games for your essential items, what is your game of choice and would you survive? Plus we finally put to rest the age old cold case; Has the Wagon Wheel shrunk? And some Royal Show sadness, lets not be blue guys.
Today we are cracking the teenagers code with Sacred Heart College, chatting about the most embarrassing injuries (that I wish I had a brave and heroic story for.) PLUS the toys of our childhood sneaking their way into our adult lives.
You guys have been loving the podcast exclusives! But if you haven't caught on yet, we have got a catalogue of all our favourite episodes to show you where to start. Plus a journey that begins back in April this year; The School Life podcast turns a new leaf. We revisit all the milestones and best moments.
Is your dad emotionally attached to the toys he wins you? And James agrees to try Michaela's take on macaroni and cheese ice cream.
The Arch D Team are working from home! This week, calling all Arch D fans. If you have a favourite tip or trick to get you through lock down, send us a message on Instagram or Facebook and be featured on a future episode! COYYA have put the call out for young people to raise their voices, listen in for how you can be involved.
This week, we take the opportunity to showcase some of the amazing work happening over on the school life podcast channel!
For all the hardcore fans, it's finally here! And for our first time listeners, welcome aboard. Its going to be a long ride! Every episode of Desert Turtle Season One is now all in one place. Everything from the very first moment it was thought up, to the final seconds of DTs story are all right here. Arch D Radio's Podcast Exclusives are home to all of our favourite behind the scenes stuff that didn't quite make it on air, and all the best highlights across different shows complied into one.
A dive into James nightmares (literal nightmares) and a trip down memory lane for all of our Y2K listeners; the time when barbie vs brats defined a generation.
Chelsea and Eliza join the show this week for a chat about their experiences with ministry and community work and times our wardrobes have conspired against us (Donald Trump can relate). Hear about 100 chickens who are the most unprepared for their job anyone could be. PLUS the very last episode of Desert Turtle is out finally here. Go check out the podcast exclusive with every episode of DT to make sure you haven't missed any. Chelsea and Eliza join the show this week for a chat about their experiences with ministry and community work and times our wardrobes have conspired against us (Donald Trump can relate). Hear about 100 chickens who are the most unprepared for their job anyone could be. PLUS the very last episode of Desert Turtle is out finally here. Go check out the podcast exclusive with every episode of DT to make sure you haven't missed any.
An Interview with St Marys SMC Live co-hosts, Matilda and Maddie on the Arch D Conference.
A movie trailer created for the Desert Turtle Universe. Now presenting, Samurai Penguin.
Michaela starts the show with an energy drink.... chaos ensues. We chat about the worst gut-drop moment when something didn't go as you anticipated. A debrief about the Arch D Conference and a chat with Maddie and Matilda from SMC Live on that day. Plus the very first instalment from Marist Youth Ministry; Michaela sits down with Cara the regional assistant in Adelaide to talk all about it! Stay tuned for more from MYM in the coming weeks!
Arch D Radio's Podcast Exclusives are home to all our favourite behind the scenes stuff that didn't quite make it on air. This week, two stories from ADS Podcast Ep #168 with Eliza Lovelock and Rylee Cooper.
Rylee & Eliza join forces to debate how to help people falling in public, Rylee is training her (not-so-strong) boyfriend to box, Eliza gets emotional about losing Pods forever AND Michaela's house has rats. Ew. PLUS dont forget to check out Arch D Radios first PODCAST EXCLUSIVE!
Rebecca & Chelsea come along for a JAM-PACKED show. First up another look inside of the Gifted and Talented podcast series from the school life with co-producers Rebecca Napier and James Meston. Plus the sock-knocking doppelganger encounters that'll make you ask "Where is this other James Meston?!" And finally, how do you prefer your brownies? Middle piece? Corner piece? How about with cheddar cheese and soy sauce?
Rylee & Emma join James and Michaela for a long awaited debrief of the 2021 Arch D Awards, James tried Easy Mac for the very first time (Will this be his new favourite snack? Don’t hold your breath on that) & the penultimate (second to last that is) Desert Turtle Episode is OUT NOW!! Plus and sneak preview of the 2 part podcasting special from the School Life podcast on Gifted Awareness Week.
All your favourite stars from the SMC Live Podcast join James to chat all about their podcasting journey so far! PLUS of course the craziest stories to date; A serious case of mistaken identity (French Bakery Edition) & The most gourmet of lunch foods, EasyMac.
AFLW star Hannah Button joins Tom (seen here super comfortably wearing a Crows scarf, as a die-hard Port supporter) and James to chat all things Grand Final, her Crows journey, playing in the AFLW with her sister as a team-mate, and which country bakery is the greatest of all time.
This week, James discovers that Cadbury’s Honorary Easter bunny is a frog named Betty…? We discuss the lengths we would go for a good freebie (sneak peek; James would change his name to Teriyaki Chicken) as well as April Fools Day! It’s fast approaching but participation in the trickery is at an all time low (or is it…) PLUS the Arch D Awards Count Down begins!
Michaela & James commemorate the turn of the season with a low-down on everyone’s favourite blanket/hoodie (the Oodie!) and there’s nothing like a hot bowl of soup in this freezing cold weather (unless your James in which case you’ve been traumatised by one!) PLUS the best come back after the worst date ever!
Rylee Cooper and Cailin Alexander join James and Michaela for a JAM-PACKED show all about Dad Dancing, the most off-putting April Fools prank of this year and ‘scientists’ claim milk before hot water when making a tea (validity not confirmed). PLUS Rylee’s new Instagram page @datenightadel makes its debut, as does a new guest on the show (stay tuned to find out who!)
Tom and Michaela discuss the confronting lamb and potato hot crossed bun (will it make it to the table on Good Friday 2022?) and The Arch D Awards are on their way and Tom's costume is in the workshop. PLUS! How much sour can one man handle: Only one will survive...
Tom and Rylee join Michaela to celebrate International Women’s Day & commemorate some of the amazing women in their lives! Also this week; Desert Turtle Episode Three (our mysterious villain's shuddering motive revealed!), the war on mullets takes centre stage in the studio (and its Rylee VS Tom).. and a new challenge hits Arch D that has us all out of our seats and on the floor…. BONUS: James is MIA and Tom has lot to say about it.
James & Michaela are joined by special guest Tiarne Cook (radio/podcast producer & SHC old scholar) and chat about her career so far, memories of school, TikTok musical satires, and the "official medical" news about whether wearing socks in bed is right or wrong.
This just in; CATS CAN TALK! Hear all about it on today’s show with James and Michaela, including what they are giving up this year for Lent, the best (and WORST) way to eat your KitKat... + arachnophobes beware!!! A news story that truly takes the cake for the craziest spider infestation.
James and Michaela chat about extreme weather; is it just snow and thunder or are those explosions happening outside?? How far will you go to get the perfect “burger” (trust us, it makes sense in the show).. and what happened to "Alan"? PLUS Desert Turtle Ep 2 revisited because we just cant get enough!!!!
Rachael & Emily join James & Michaela to chat about the jobs they aspired to when they were children, the results of the Podcast Challenge Instagram poll, they debut episode 2 of “Desert Turtle”.. and heaps more.
Cailin Alexander, Georgia Cooper, Katie Panton & Tom Basso (4 of the annual winners of the prestigious Arch D Broadcaster of the Year Award) join together as a group for the first time on-air and talk about... well, A LOT. Seriously, just listen. Super-entertaining bunch these guys. :)
Phoebe & Tayer join James & Michaela in mourning the loss of Tayer’s wisdom teeth, chat about phoebe’s (self proclaimed) very recently acquired AMAZING singing abilities, how on earth someone could avoid consuming milo as an Australian child, and Arch D Listeners have now been officially (and lovingly) dubbed 'Desert Turtles'.. you need to listen to find out why.
This week Michaela and James discuss who has the better podcast idea (YOU can decide, and we'll make it!), The Arch D Awards are rapidly approaching and there is LOTS to be done, James fixing his washing machine becomes an epic cinematic drama, and speaking of EPIC DRAMA.. the return EVERYONE has been waiting for, episode one of fictional podcast (based on a true character, sort of) "Desert Turtle"!
Tom & Tayer join Michaela & James to chat about holiday season time fillers, Tom's new writing gig (spoilers: SERIOUSLY impressive), the upcoming Arch D Awards and overused words from 2020 that have been "banned" in the new year! Seriously, we aren’t responsible for the consequences if you say them... you better listen to find out what they are...
James & Michaela chat with Sally Wilson (Adelaide Griffins Ice Hockey), discuss Candy-bar queue etiquette while observing social distancing, self-cleaning baths, and Rupert the Cat's amazing party trick.
Huge thanks to Bianca Smith (Rupert's owner) for permission to use her artwork for the podcast tile;
'Rupert on a Chair' Oil and Acrillic on Board in Antique Frame.
Check out all her incredible work at www.biancasmithart.com.
Kaitlyn & Rylee join Michaela & James to chat about Kaitlyn's Year 12 last day, timeless childhood games, Michaela & James play life-size Hungry Hungry Hippos.... oh yeah, and Michaela raps. For real.
Michaela educates James on the existence of "doops" and discusses what things simply are not doop-able, Parmogeddan ensues over the discovery of a third parmigiana nickname, James shares his horror stories at Bounce, and why shared shoe-store socks should never come back after COVID 19.
Michaela & James ask the question "if you could remake just one movie, which would you choose?", cover the breaking news about Subway bread, aim to understand the concept of a "Naruto Run", discuss massive fans of one particular steam train who missed their only chance to see it (hmmm yeah... it makes sense in the show), and the latest podcast series from St Francis De Sales College (link to it is here: https://bit.ly/3j4hKGU).
The Arch D team marvel at James' command of languages (both real and made-up), chat with Kaitlyn & Amber about the School Life/CC Radio podcast series that's now available (see link below) and Michaela digs deep into knuckle-cracking health research (and whether anti-knuckle crackers Tom & James are willing to accept it or not)...
Listen to whole Cardijn College podcast series here: https://bit.ly/2SnXaqc
James was at OLSH College, talking with Riza, Trisha, Diya, Nicole, and Lara (from the OLSH 'Pod-Squad') about their experiences with creating and producing podcasts for the first time as well as their thoughts on the 'primary connections' days with St Gabriels School and the trials and tribulations of COVID-19 in 2020 school life.
Michaela & James chat about all the podcasts they've been releasing lately on the 'School Life Podcast' channel, including episodes from Blackfriars Priory School, St Brigid's School Evanston, and Nazareth Catholic Community.
They also cover the "catch-up game" (what is it? why are we talking about it?) and random memories from childhood that you have NO IDEA why you remember them.
James & Michaela chat with the CC Radio team about what they'd dream up if they had the opportunity to build their own school classroom and canteen, why people feel the need to say interesting facts about how tall they are, and we say farewell to Year 12's Kaitlyn & Amber as they record their final show as Cardijn students.
James catches up with Year 12 Cabra students (who programmed all the music, produced and mixed this entire show!) also widely known as "The Gullies", to discuss the history of the band, their latest single getting a LOT of plays (20,000+) on Spotify, their upcoming performance at Cabra's St Dominic's Day, and the medieval agricultural practice of rock farming.
James catches up with a group of Cabra siblings (who programmed all the music, produced and mixed this entire show!) to discuss Pet Peeves, ask what makes a good teacher, the best moments in the Cabra school year, and ... EXTENDED EPISODE featuring the Siblings Quiz, not heard on the radio!
This week James and Michaela chat about the art of Spotify playlists, #flyingants, exporting your screams to Iceland, the recording of this year's Blackfriars 'Race To High School', and play a preview of the first St Aloysius Podcast for 2020. This is not one you wanna miss!!
Michaela & James chat about 1980s school project kits, this week's Parishes of Adelaide Podcast, first driving lesson memories, regrettable school photos, how instant coffee & vegemite are actually made, toast eating etiquette, and Arch D's 400th show. SO MUCH CONTENT!!! :)
Michaela, Tom, Rylee, Rachael & Mary-Anne join James for Arch D's 400th show!! They each select their favourite Arch D clip of ALL TIME, share Arch D memories, and we feature the brand new song from Melbourne duo "The Saga" as seen at ACYF & WYD.
James travels to Gleeson College to chat with students currently producing a podcast series to chat about how COVID-19 has affected their year, in both challenging and (surprisingly) positive ways.
While recording a new podcast series at Blackfriars Priory School, James is joined by Lauren Reid, who works in Communications at the school, to chat all about the fascinating and surprising interviews they had done during the day, and to talk about the incredible culture at Blackfriars.
Cardijn College's CC Radio team members Taras, Grace, Emma, Ziggy, Shantelle, Nadine, Callum & Liam join James to talk about their upcoming "School Life" Podcast and their fave memories of their own Arch D Radio shows over years.
Rachael & Michaela join James to discuss the walking search for teddy bears, when you're famous (but not really), depressed cowboys, what the most ideal spy would look like, and heaps more.
Rachael, Katie & Tom join James to discuss * how late you can be for something but still be technically "on time"? * each of their favourite conspiracy theories of all time * ways of constructively dealing with COVID-19 isolation * the importance of authenticity * the brand new "Parishes of Adelaide" podcast
On todays show: Rachael and Tom join James to discuss moments when you've gone too far to mend something unfixable, and instances when you've been way to over-confident about something that you shouldn't.
The next Adelaide Archbishop is about to be installed in a completely unique way.
… also, Rachael launches her line of de-motivational posters.
Rachael & Tom join James to chat about their new hobbies that have emerged during COVID-19 (you will not be able to pre-guess Rachael's!), the current strange state of Sports journalism, unexpected treasure in the floorboards of Hawaiian themed restaurants... and more.
We've been doing a lot of recording since the Awards podcast went out... giving those students and old scholars a chance to accept their trophies! Today, we hear from those Arch D Radio & Podcasting winners... and all 3 x Hall Of Fame Inductees.
Rachael & Rylee join James (all of them remotely!) to chat about their recent wins at the Arch D Awards, check for updates about Ilkeston's greatest tourist attraction (The NatWest Hole), consider if there's been any positive things that may have happened in their own lives since the start of the COVID-19 restrictions, and work out definitively which Keanu Reeves character each of them is, courtesy of Buzzfeed.
Tom and Rylee join James to chat about the updated plans for the Arch D Awards 2020, a unexpectedly funny story about a herd of pro-active elephants.. and more.
Rachael, Emma & Michaela join James to discuss mutual concerns about weak coffee, revisit the NatWest Hole TripAdvisor saga (which has now become an international incident), Rachael talks us through her live Japanese punk band experience, and together the team attempt to either prove or disprove the myth of an "organised mess".
Rachael, Michaela and James chat about Japanese Hip Hop & Punk bands, worrying about what people will say next in conversation when it starts with "Quite frankly.." or "I'm going to be honest...", a new possible "shoe-based" show concept idea for the Adelaide Fringe, and the most over-rated local tourism attractions.
In this show we cover everything from fur-lined 'Crocs', meeting George Costanza, Mixtapes lost at sea (then found 24 years later in a photographic exhibition), and we launch the world's most bizarre game show: a high speed, 30-second deadline movie-reviewing show entitled "Katie Panton Would Recommend".
Michaela & Denisia join James to discuss post-Year 12 hair colouring, BuzzFeed quizzes, Disney Giant Potato Princesses (!?), Sacred Heart College Founders Day, James' podcast obsession (again), the upcoming Arch D Awards night (Michaela & Denisia react to their nominations!), and the weirdest UberEats delivery EVER.
After a re-cap of the AWIHL Finals Weekend where our own Adelaide Rush came away with the silver medal (Woo-hoo!) we launch into our brand new invention, a game show "Match That Keanu Awesomeness" [patent applied for]… it's awesomeness may only possibly be matched by Keanu's awesomeness.
Rachael & Tom join James to chat about Manchester's amazing new marketing idea around snow-gritting mobiles, the upcoming AWIHL National Ice Hockey Finals (featuring our own Adelaide Rush), the recent tragic bushfires and what that means for action in terms of Catholic social teachings.. and Rachael finally saw the new Star Wars movie. She and James have things to say about it.
Rylee & Rachael join James this week and announce the full list of 2020 Arch D Awards nominees, the moods of pets... and those are really the only parts of the show that go to plan... :)
Rachael, Tayer & James catch up about their respective Christmas holiday breaks, the surreal experience of getting a motorcycle license, what happens when every single actor (except one) in a movie become muppets, why New Year goals are better than New Years resolutions, and heaps more.
On the eve of the final Adelaide Rush home games of the season, the two top teams on the AWIHL ladder meet at the Ice Arena for a weekend of Ice Hockey not to miss. The Sydney Sirens take on Adelaide, and Tom & James chat with Rush coach Joey McDougall from Canada, and US import Olivia Cook, about what has brought them both to Adelaide, their hockey histories, and their thoughts about and hopes for this record-breaking season.
(This awesome photo of Olivia is from the AWIHL, check them out on facebook and Instagram for tons of great photos and content)
We've been very busy over at Arch D Radio.. not only producing radio shows, but exclusive podcasts too for the School Life Radio channel. This week we play some highlights from four recent episodes, featuring Nazareth College, St Mary's College, Cardijn College & St Aloysius College.
James chats with David Rawlings, winner of the Christy "First Novel" Award for his debut book "The Baggage Handler", which was released through Harper Collins earlier this year.
David tells of how the book came to be written, why being 'creatively authentic' is so important, and what church, spirituality and faith means to him.
In a special bonus Halloween podcast, Cailin, Rylee & Tayer chat with James about all things Halloween costumes, MRI's, loose leaf tea, weird flexes, the 10-second rule, tonsillitis, conspiracy theories.. and more.
Jordy, Zoe, Abbey, Taite & Cat chat with James about why social justice is so important, the procrastination powers of Tik Tok, travelling the world as an inspirational speaker, the recent St Mary's trip to Cambodia, the school's ECommit initiative, ask who would play you in a movie(?), and heaps more.
James is joined by Lizze Aveson & Tash Farrier from the Adelaide Rush Ice Hockey Team, and chat about their lives as international Hockey Players and where it all began, Tash's experience playing with the SANFLW, what we can expect for the Rush's upcoming season, and also a chance to win free tickets to the opening game weekend against the Perth Inferno.
It's Founders Day at Sacred Heart College, and Michaela, currently finishing Year 12, talks to James what the day is all about, her time at the college and her own faith journey.
Rachael joins James to chat about the Strike for Climate, living in a city and then holidaying in another city, Mac and Cheese Fromage Faux Pas, and EVEN MORE new scientific theories about the Loch Ness Monster.
James chats with Cabra Year 10's Georgia, Joe, Bella & James about the Cabra school musical, YouTube Karaoke, Choose Your Own Adventure for Generation Z, and ask if young children are compelled to break things, and whether having red hair naturally makes you funnier and more charismatic... and more.
James & Katie visit Cabra (Katie's old school) and chat with Year 11 students Matthew, Keely, Sam & Nic about YouTube Film Analysis videos, acting in major SBS tv shows (Sam's done it!), thoughts about moving towards Year 12, and REALLY understanding the facts of Dungeons and Dragons.
Rylee, Tom & Rachael chat with James about fluoride, World "Keanu Reeves" Day, being a game-day football radio announcer, and having a joint Father's Day and Nanna's Day... and what happens when you do.
Katie & James are joined by Cabra students Georgia, Bella & Ronan, to talk all things: * School Musical "Fame Jnr" * Is the future of cinema animated... with capes? * Which Disney family is most like yours? * Are we trying to make our parents proud.. or are we trying to make ourselves proud? And what's the difference?
Arch D legend, Cardijn College old scholar, ACYF MC, and Youth Minister 'du jour' Holly Roberts has just returned from Rome where she was 1 of 3 young people asked to represent Australia to discuss the issues facing the youth of the world.... oh and she met Pope Francis. Holly sat down with James to talk all about it.
Rachael, Rylee & James chat about all things Sonic: The Movie preview, what it truly means to be a millennial, we preview of the School Life "Podcast Compassion", and Rylee tells us EVERYTHING we need to know about being a netball umpire.
Katie & Denisia chat with James about what it's like to work at a cinema when Avengers Endgame launches, the massiveness that is Greek Orthodox Easter, notable obstacle course stories and James has to get something constructive off his chest about the upcoming election.
Tom, Rylee & James chat with Viv & Jebin about the upcoming El-Roi event on May 11, ask "what is the deal with Phar Lap?", encountering people with no middle name, Rylee tells the "Snaples Joke" in it's entirety, and the joy of receiving the world's best coffee in the mail.
Emma, Cailin & Rylee chat with James about all things Alita, April Fools Day, places they've been "stuck", the AFLW Grand Final amazing-ness, spider experiences, the new 'School Life' podcast... and heeeeaps more. :)
The former members of Cabra's greatest school rock band "The Blands", Emma, Tayer & Rylee chat with James about all things Tayla Harris AFLW photo, the greatest teachers we've had, how Brexit might be thwarted through telepathy, and the recent Interfaith Prayer Service for Christchurch.
It seems fitting that the college where Arch D Radio did it's first ever school broadcast would host podcast #100! The CC Radio team joins James for a show that covers Google Autofill Adventures, "What if you could only eat one particular food item for the rest of your life?", Memes, and foreign language slang.
0:00 James MC - Welcome & Introduction 5:35 "Rising Star" Award (Presenter - Bruno Vieceli) 8:42 "Most Listened Podcast" (Presenter - Cailin Alexander) 17:13 "On-Air Team of the Year" (Presenter - Katie Panton) 20:30 "Male Announcer of the Year (Junior)" (Presenter - Tom Basso) 24:06 "Female Announcer of the Year (Junior)" (Presenter - Denisia Stavropolos) 27:35 "Male Announcer of the Year (Senior)" (Presenter - Amelia Bau) 32:28 "Female Announcer of the Year (Senior)" (Presenter - Scotty Curtis) 37:08 "Talk Break of the Year" (Presenters - Rachael Park & Luke Wormald) 42:53 "Storyteller of the Year" (Presenter - Neil McGoran) 47:00 "In The Spirit" Award (Presenter - Peter Bierer) 53:53 "Broadcaster of the Year" (Presenter - James Meston) 56:51 James MC - Thankyous & Goodnight
With only 4 days to go until the 2019 Arch D Radio Awards, we revisit our best shows of last year, with this one featuring award nominees Michaela and Lauren, and joined by Kai, all students at Sacred Heart. James also chats to Jayne Shortt from St Vincent de Paul about the incredibly broad work they are currently doing in the community, including engaging schools and students in helping those less fortunate.
It was a fantastic day, featuring Jesuitical, Gospo Collective, Sacred Stone, Genevieve Bryant... workshops, panels and so much more. But for a lot of people, the moment they remember most was Catholic Office for Youth Coordinator, Peter Bierer's talk at the end of mass. It was completely spontaneous, and ended up being one of the most inspirational and moving speeches about the possibilities of what Catholic Youth Ministry could be.
Rachael, Tayer & Katie have been travelling A LOT over the last few months, as well as being part of the Jesuitical podcasting masterclass & WYD Festival Adelaide... so much happening and so much info, experiences and impressions to download! All that and tons more on this week's podcast.
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The Arch D team are joined by some very special guests... Ashley, Zac & Olga from the Jesuitical podcast! They chat about how they think podcasts & radio are different (including the Jesuitical team's own favourite podcasts), the relationships between Catholic schools and churches, how social justice has become a left/right issue, and coffee in the US vs Australia... how do they rate? Zac teaches us all a new term.. "Coffee Apperati".
Kaitlyn & Tom co-host this week's show where they chat about what they think is the best road-trip food in Australia, Adelaide's World Youth Day celebrations, how truly smart 2-year olds are, all-day family lego building activities, their take on Marie Kondo's 30 book philosophy, and a preview of next week's Jesuitical/Arch D collaboration show.
Georgia, Charlotte, Anneliese & Ellie chat about Healthy Canteens vs Unhealthy Canteens, school pet drama, when ballet can be dangerous, and is it better in person or on TV? Great show, listen now! :)
Natalia, Amara, Sam & Marcus from St Francis De Sales College in Mt Barker chat about cat menageries, the official (and unofficial) dishes of Scotland, cinematic dream origin stories... and ask how do you know when a friendship has officially begun?
Caitlin, Sara, Amelia & Cara are all moving schools! Marymount & Sacred Heart Middle are becoming the combined Champagnat campus (they chat all about it)... plus cadets vs camping, and the story about the goldfish, the hermit crabs and the stairs.
James also interviews Kirsty Venus of the Adelaide Rush Ice Hockey team about how she and the team are feeling going into season 2018/19.
Bill, Jake & Bailey chat about choosing senior secondary school subjects, their band 'Dusk Till Dawn', getting car & motorbike licenses, and the importance of community in the hills area. Great show, listen now!
Declan, Luke, Edward & Lachlan chat all things work experience, desert island discs, re-imagined (or is it?) history, one of the announcer's direct links to the world's best coffee, as well as an update on Lachlan's "drone photography empire"! Great show, listen now. :)
SPECIAL PODCAST – During September 2018, St Gabriel’s School Year 6 students were a part of “The Race To High School”, competing in an ‘Amazing Race’ style event at OLSH College and Blackfriars Priory School.
Year 7 is the first year of Secondary School in SA Catholic schools from the beginning of 2019, so we worked together with the 3 schools to develop an exciting new induction activity. We wanted it to be really unique and different to what had been done before... and we recorded the whole journey with the students for this podcast.
Sacred Heart students Sarah, Julia, Lily, Lauren & Josh chat about upcoming concert events (including Sarah's incredible Adele voice-alike!), why being afraid of birds is completely warranted, why we should really be in awe of Elon Musk, and school vs. school drum-line competition. All that and more. Listen now! :)
Georgia, Taylor, Tara & Gen from Cabra chat all about road trips, gender equity, two-minute noodle etiquette.. and heaps more!
The CC Radio team chat all about moving up from primary school to high school... what they were excited about, nervous about, and what was different to what they expected! "Locker Culture" isn't like it is on movies, and learning how to do a tie knot with a handkerchief while in Year 7 OSHC is a unique challenge. All that and more.. listen now! :)
With Ben, Andrea & Dominic.. three dedicated media studies students/film makers from Cabra College. They chat about favourite movies, what got them into film making.. plus their family's connections with traditional Italian/Greek food, and the announcement of a WYD festival event in Adelaide 2019.
On this week's show, Cardijn students planned a theme for every segment before recording. Lewis and Taras did accents, Grace and Kaitlyn did a session about the new vegan burger, Amber and Abby discussed Business Week and Callum and Liam did a segment on cadets. Great show, listen now! :)
James & Denisia chat with Emma & Raphael about the upcoming Adelaide Steampunk Festival.. including "on-air" cosplay, a steampunk inspired beard cut, and roadtrips. It's all here. Listen now! :)
Tayer, Tom & Cailin chat name tag etiquette, exam preparation, the awesome 'Jesuitical' podcast, competitive table tennis, and edible Play Dough. Yep, all of it.
On Denisia's final show before moving to sunny (!) Melbourne, she chats with Tom about Balloon Phobias (yes, it's a thing), Adelaide's World Youth Day event next January, and greatest personal sporting spectator anecdotes (which goes VERY differently to expected).
We celebrate Mary-Anne's birthday (cake, candles and all) and chat about Mortal Engines, faith journeys, and "adults miss out"!
On the show this week we chat about "queuing all day then right-up-the-front" concert survival tips, weird breakfasts, fun with phonetics, TV watching behaviour, and heaps more. :)
On this week's show we discuss "one-upmanship", gigantic rosary beads, reflections on the Harry + Meghan Royal Wedding, how desperate the search for the Loch Ness Monster has gottten, and the recent Adelaide Penetecost Vigil event featuring Steve Angrisano!
MASSIVE show... Mary-Anne, Denisia & James talk about - * "card game etiquette" * what they did for Easter (featuring Catholic, Greek Orthodox & Ecumenical celebrations!) * Anzac Day * reading books & newspapers vs reading online * what's up with libraries at the moment? * self service supermarkets * school holiday activities that parents love too ... and settle what it is that the seagulls repeatedly say in Finding Nemo?
Cailin Alexander anchors her first show, joined by fellow Arch D Award winner Rachael Park... they talk travel, bucket-lists, Chvrches, Bonnie & Clyde, Penetecost, Glasgow, American politics.. and Cailin's "chocolate royalty" family connection.
Denisia, Cailin & James chat pies, bizarre food combinations, what constitutes a "proper" hot cross bun, terrible sci-fi character impersonations, and heaps more.
Some of the highlights of the awards night from the DeBourg Auditorium at Sacred Heart College.. enjoy!
2018 "In the Spirit" Award winner Cailin Alexander joins James on this week's great show... check it out now!
We have 4 of the finalists for "Voice Break of the Year" in the 2018 Arch D Radio Awards, including Tayer & Emma, Denisia & Mary-Anne stuck in the smiggle store, Luke & Rachael making the link between Bonnie & Clyde and Yoga, and Alexia & Noah going all Harry Potter and HD1080 resolution.
James catches up with Shine FM's Laura Turley, and writer/performer of the ACYF17 Official Song, Tim Hart. We also announce all the nominees of the 2018 Arch D Radio awards!
In one of our biggest shows EVER, James interviews Matt Maher at ACYF17, chatting about his music, family and how he sees his role as a musical ministry leader within the Catholic church. James also catches up with Arch D co-hosts Mary-Anne & Tahlia who were also at the festival, and their impressions of the biggest Australian Catholic Youth Festival so far.
The first show from ACYF in Sydney, featuring interviews with Gus & Iggy and the inspirational Orange Sky Laundry, an amazing live performance from Genevieve Bryant's Band, and a SPECIAL PREVIEW of the upcoming show interview with Matt Maher.
69 LIVE at Marymount College w/ Angelina, Cara, Caitlin & Alissa by Catholic Office for Youth & Young Adults, Adelaide
68 Holly & Peter, WYD19, Raise Your Voice, Year of Youth by Catholic Office for Youth & Young Adults, Adelaide
Mikayla, Arek, Jaimee & Hannah from St Columba College are the guest announcers on this week's podcast.
James interviews Barre, VT import Captain of the Adelaide Rush Ice Hockey team. They talk about how her Catholic faith has been a part of her life, as well as her young family beginnings playing hockey, leading to her college hockey success; in addition to her connection to US hockey "royalty".
Emma, Caitlin, Grace, Cameron & Jack are guest announcers this week, for our final Cabra show of the year. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Soundcloud & iTunes Podcasts.. everything @archdradio.
A big show with 3 of our most popular announcers together for the first time.. they choose their favourite Arch D clips EVER, and are joined by awesome band "Sacred Stone" who perform live.
Connect with Arch D Radio thru Instagram & Facebook, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.. everything @archdradio. :)
James chats to the new Catholic Education SA Director, Neil McGoran, and his inspirational vision for schools of the future. Also, the ACYF 2017 program has just been released, hear all about it! :)
Fantastic show from the Cardijn team; Abbey, Amber, Elijah, Hamish, Kaitlyn, Talia, Grace & Jasmine. We also visit the National YCS Retreat chatting with Tahlia, Zara, Alison, Sarah & Maigan about the exciting work they are currently doing.
Cailin, Bailey & Niall co-host, live from St Francis De Sales College in Mt Barker. Enjoy!
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Jordan, Lockhart and Finbar co-host this week's show, chatting about robotics programs at St Columba College, what it REALLY means to sit on a Student Council, whether eating nothing but cookies on an episode of Survivor would do you any good, the difference between being "sporty" and "Sporty sporty", international travel and the an unexpected thing found on the side of the road in Benalla.
Cara, Jakade, Hamish, Milayla, Bailey & Niall co-host this week, with Jake, Bill & Alec working on the production side (massive team!). They chat about finding the season that's right for you, why art matters, "The Audiofiles" band and their 22 upcoming Grammy awards, best overall movie genres, and one announcer's unique set of skills that needs to be talked about!
On St Mary of the Cross MacKillop feast day, the staff of Catholic Education SA went out into the community to work with Catholic charities and organisations. Interviews with Bruno Vieceli (Acting Director of Catholic Education SA), Tracey Lacoon, Ludgero Rego, Leone Coorey. James also chats about how young aspiring journalists can have an opportunity to write for the next edition of Australian Catholics Magazine, as well as an update about this December's Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney.
Grace, Kaitlyn, Talia, Hamish, Elijah, Abbie and Daniel take over Arch D this week; enjoy!
Amelia & Sara co-host, talking about Journey to Emmaus, hosting exchange students, travelling, debating, social media and more!
Angelina & Caitlin programmed all the music, and Felicity, Shannon & Ashleigh were the production assistants.
Fantastic show, in conversation with Professor Mohamad Abdulla the Director of the Centre for Islamic Thought and Education, and Orla & Adair, leaders of Aberfoyle Antioch on their annual recruitment retreat weekend.
We catch up with what Denisia & Mary-Anne have been up to, the best Catholic Instagrams and Apps out there right now, and the upcoming "Raise Your Voice" Adelaide forums (which of course couldn't be done without some intense Hilary Duff discussion...)
Rosie, Cameron, Matisse, Lachlan & Paige co-host this week, chatting about different uses for drones, NAIDOC week, the psychological benefits of music, sideline sporting advice, the directions of digital technology, and more!
Great show, chatting all things music, sport, St Francis De Sales, unexpected birthplaces and more!
Co-hosts Jake, Alec & Bill Music programmers: Jakade, Cara & Hamish Sound Production Assistants: Milayla, Bailey & Niall Sound production adviser: Cailin
With guest announcers Rachel, Luke & Lauren! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, and follow us on Facebook & Instagram (everything @archdradio). :)
With guest hosts Hannah, Bradley, Cameron & Jack. Mixing & production done by Lucas & Maxwel, and music programming by Tahlia & Jordan. Enjoy!
With guest announcers Shannon, Ashleigh & Felicity; Production Team Cara & Angelina and music programmers Alissa, Amelia & Sara. Great show!
Alexia, Elijah & Noah (who also audio produced the show) join James to chat about heaps of stuff.. including how Cat in the Hat can change the way you laugh, extravagant home theatres, Harry Potter, Fr Rob Galea in Adelaide, Pentecost Vigil and heaps more.
Cabra's Katie, Tayer and Emma join James on-air to talk all things school formal & retreat, their band "The Blands" recent festival appearance and onstage/backstage dramas, and the recent Cabra school anniversary.
Massimo, Adrian & Jackson programmed all the music for the show, and Alexia & Noah were the audio producers.
Denisia celebrates her birthday with Mary-Anne and James on-air, complete with cake and fairy bread! They chat about the upcoming Adelaide Fr Rob Galea concert, an update (and competitions) around the ACYF, and great birthday memories.
Mary-Anne & Denisia are joined by special guest & mutual friend Callum Reid about his current radio show, experiences with Brighton Antioch, working as a DJ, and why every local Adelaide suburb NEEDS it's own facebook page.
On this week's show Mary-Anne, Denisia & James discuss not eating things if they are the wrong colour, Richard Rohr's "Homilies" podcast, those moments when you see 2 good movies in a row, Adele's concert in Adelaide, Denisia having the mother-of-all colds... and launch an spontaneous new dramatic podcast (complete with backing soundtrack and character voices and EVERYTHING): "Stuck in the Smiggle Store".
Denisia anchors the show with Mary-Anne & James, and buzz about the recent Arch D Awards, Arch D and COYYA's current Instagram series, Lent, and the current Australian Catholics Magazine Internships. Tom Basso also gives the final 2016/17 season Adelaide Rush Ice Hockey game report.
A special podcast, a recording of the night is here! Check out the timecode details below:
00:00 James intro 03:05 Best On-Air Team Award - presenters Eugenia & Gerri (Women Talk Sci-Fi Podcast) 08:29 Interviewer of the Year Award - presenter Tess Reynolds (Adelaide Rush) 13:50 Special Achievement Award - Shine Media - presented by Heather Day (Masterchef) 20:18 Best Audio Production Award - presented by Michael Chant (CEO - 1079 Life) 23:58 Music Performance - Secret Hill "Dry Bones" 29:25 Female Announcer of the Year [Senior] - presented by Cailin Alexander (2016 Arch D Broadcaster of the Year) 34:42 Male Announcer of the Year [Senior] - presented by Brenton Ragless (Channel Nine News) 40:25 "In The Spirit" Award - presented by Fr Philip Marshall (Vicar General - Archdiocese of Adelaide) 45:10 Broadcaster of the Year Award - presented by James Meston (Producer - Arch D Radio) 49:35 James - final thoughts and thankyous
Denisia, Mary-Anne & James discuss the upcoming Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney, the new "Find A Mass" app from the Archdiocese of Adelaide, Tom Basso gives his report on the last Adelaide Rush Ice Hockey home games and we hear the highlights from the debut CC Radio show from Cardijn College.
Denisia, Mary-Anne & James chat about JK Rowling & Social Justice, Denisia's strange experience seeing Harry Potter & Cursed Child in London, the Arch D Radio Awards... and pool games and water-related world records!
James is joined by co-hosts Denisia & Mary-Anne to discuss sleepwalking, online surveys, the 2018 Synod, what the Southern Cluster Youth Groups are up to, and what really goes on behind the scenes of a supermarket.... it's all here!
Peter chats about his first SUMMER christmas in Australia (he's used to snow), Christmas Mass, how Ikea became "edgy" all of a sudden.. and heaps more.
Luke, Rachael & Cooper (Sacred Heart College) report from the first Adelaide Rush Ice Hockey home games, new music from "Jaz" (Jasmyn Birch from Mary Mackillop College) and the brand new iPhone app that allows you to find a mass anywhere in Adelaide that fits in with busy schedules!
James talks with Archbishop Philip Wilson about memories of his family Christmases, the season of Advent, Jesus as a historical figure, connecting with the gospel, the contexts of the writing of the New Testament, the Adelaide Archdiocesan Spring Gathering & Renewal, and the Archbishop gives Arch D listeners his Christmas message.
This is a really great show, we hope you enjoy it!
Holly & James talk the 2017 Arch D Awards nominations, Holly's recent "flying solo" live radio hosting experience on 1079 Life's "The Takeover", a great study opportunity for church youth leaders, whether buying Adele tickets was even physically possible, and more! :)
James & Mary-Anne discuss her experiences with Antioch Henley Beach, a completely new take on food blogging, her commitment to working towards social justice, the current Movember campaign, and Gus and Iggy's new EP "Eyes Still Wide".
James and the Cardijn College “CC Radio” team chat about climbing hills in inappropriate footwear, pedestrian road safety, robotics clubs, why unqualified people shouldn’t construct bungy jump equipment, reflections from students leaving Year 12… and James shares some thoughts about the US election.
Sevin & Tess from the Adelaide Rush Ice Hockey Team chat with James about the brand new team, the upcoming first home games of the season, career highlights, the challenges & progress of elite women’s sport, and play a game of “Pop Culture Theme Song Smackdown”… who was victorious? James also talks about shaving off his beard for the first time in ten years.. so that he can grow a moustache (!) for Movember.
Julia, Sasha, Katie, Tayer & Emma join James to talk about why 80s/90s movies are the best, living ethically & eco-friendly in very original ways, the K-Pop wave, Cabra College rock band rivalry, "dog spotting", and the melting pot of intellectual ideas and tea drinking - Cabra's "Cuppa Club".
James is joined by musical group H.I.M. (He Is Mighty) to talk about their lives, faith and stories, and peform 3 of their amazing songs. James also talks with radio legend Craig Bruce, former national program director of Southern Cross Austereo network, about his new podcast Radio Game Changers, and his many experiences, including getting Hamish & Andy onto drive radio.
James & students from Marymount College discuss everything that's happening at the school, including the Enviro-group & Catholic Identity Ambassadors, their renowned music program, and also the importance of being true to yourself at school.
James, with special guests Sr Bernadette Kiley and Teresa Hudson, discuss the Gospel of Mark. Bernadette's book "Jesus in Mark's Gospel" celebrates it's 21st Anniversary this year and the conversation ranges from the context of when the gospel was written, what makes it unique, why many believe it to be the most 'challenging' of the New Testament gospels, and most importantly, how does it speak to us in 2016?
James talks to Archbishop Philip Wilson in depth about his experiences at this year's World Youth Day in Poland, the recent nationwide protests about justice for refugees, and his reflections on Arch D Radio's 250th show . Tristan Prentice of the SA Church Stars Basketball Club also drops by to talk about the team's exciting upcoming season and what the club is all about!
James is joined by Mikealie, Abiei & Arok, and chat about career choices, the problems with bringing pets to St Columba, the strangest native animals they've encountered at school, whether ducks are dangerous.. and heaps more. Audio production for this show was by Olivia & Charli.
Co-hosts Noah, Guy, Aisling & Justin chat to James about the English Premier League and it's winning Catholic connection, moon rocks, UFO's that might look exactly like geese, podcasts and heaps more. Listen now! :)
During Holy Week this year, James caught up with Archbishop Wilson for a chat about Easter, the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, engaging young people with their faith, his view on our role as Christians in regards to the recent tragedy in Brussels, and much more.
Guest hosts Holly & Tom talk all things World Youth Day (Holly was there!), Antioch and Rostrevor's "Beyond Blue" fundraiser week. James also interviews Sam Taylor, coordinator of the Catholic Schools Music Festival about the upcoming concert series! :)
There's also a bit about someone who had a pizza cheese topping emergency in Canada and dialled 911... listen to find out how that turned out..
We're down at Cabra Dominican College, the day before St Dominic's Day, a huge day of celebration in the life of the school. All the preparations were taking place, lots of rehearsals for the talent show, setting up, preparing for the mass... and old scholar Leigh Symonds stopped in to have a chat about the now-infamous Tillington UK "Hedge Thief". The show also features interviews by Katie, Julia and Sasha with St Dom's day crew members Yasmin & Connie, and James chats to Caitlin about her faith journey. Big show; listen now! :)
COYYA's new coordinator talks to us from Minnesota about all things youth ministry, while Heather Day of Masterchef fame talks about her new Adelaide based food venture, and plays a game of "Buzzfeed Masterchef Finals Bingo" with us. James and Denisia also tackle the big issues.. like pets with the most obscure possible behaviour and food preferences, and the many adventures of having a name that is really REALLY hard to pronounce.
James was at St Columba College with guest hosts Rachael, Ben & Cassie to chat about the school, who St Columba was, as well as memories of costume parties! We then travel down to Cardijn College to interview Tahlia, Corey & Isaac about the work of the YCS. There's also info about the new COYYA facebook page.. so much stuff. Listen now. :)
Emma & Tayer are guest hosts on this week's show, and discuss St Dominic's Day and their recent work experiences on work experience (?), as well as strange phobias and what might happen if James somehow got hold of the world's supply of people's favourite foods...
Cabra students Shea & Leon are special guests and chat with James about CLW Week and Australian Catholics Magazine, as well as dessert hamburgers, why scrabble is so authentic, their favourite podcasts and heaps more.
James chats with Umes & Sr Meredith, both strong advocates and workers with refugees and victims of human trafficking. Thought provoking, challenging, and at times inspiring... Umes & Meredith let us know what it is that WE can do to make a positive difference.
James is joined again by Cardijn's radio crew to chat about their new school-based radio show, memorable events from Athon Day, weirdest popular google searches, an Australian Catholics Magazine giveaway, semi-awesome celebrity impressions, and stacks more!
James is joined by Rachael & Luke from Sacred Heart, and chat about everything from World Youth Day phone apps through to Almond Milk, Cloverfield: The Irish Romantic Comedy, where James' mineral water odyssey began, and if Godzilla is really just a sociological think-piece...
Cardijn College are about to launch their school-wide radio show, CC Radio, and James chatted to the student team behind it about their plans for the show, as well as hacky sack, music camps, why you shouldn't write award speeches, and Katniss Everdeen impressions.
Every year Cardijn College stages a completely unique special event, to raise money for charity, called "Athon Day". In this show James chats to the year 12 students about what it's all about, their favourite memories of past Athon Days, and what motivates all the students to get so involved.
An amazing live performance from one of the world's leading Catholic music ministers, Steve Angrisano. As part of his recent Australian tour, this memorable show was captured in Adelaide, South Australia for Arch D Radio, the Catholic youth radio show on 107.9 Life FM.