Recognition

This week is a fit check.  Sort of ...

This week is all about the ways that we choose to present ourselves to the world. Whether we are looking for affirmation or planning to go against societal expectations.  

Bring a hat  by Sam Elkin 

Our first story was originally Performed as part of QueerStories live storytelling event in Mparntwe last year.  

Sam explores a space between gender affirming care and hair … or hair loss.  

Written and performed by Sam Elkin 

Special thanks to NTWF and 8CCC 102.1fm. You can hear more performances from the night by checking out the NTWF podcast. 

The Clippers by Mel Bakewell 

Sometimes hair as a social symbol is just a little too much to bear, and maybe its better to go against expectations and just chop it all off.  

Produced by Mel Bakewell 

Music: Myrian by Blue Dot Sessions 

The Subtle Art of Chill Guy Nicknames by Jay De Leon Lagman 

But it's not just all about who has hair and who doesn’t. Sometimes it's just the way you present yourself to the world. And the way the world lays claim to you in response with ancient art of nicknames.  

You know the whole Romeo-and-Juliet-whats-in-a-name thing? Well for Jay a name, or at least a nickname, can be everything.  

Writer, illustrator: Jay De Leon Lagman @saturjaysunjay

Sound Designer: Matthew Forbes

That story was recorded live as part of an All The Best x Read To Me live storytelling event, ExtraOrdinary Tales in 2025, supported by the City of Sydney. 

All the Best Credits 

Host: Gabriella Accaria

Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos 

Production Manager: Kwame Slusher

Digital Trainee: Imogen Brosnan 

Mixed & Compiled: Emma Higgins 

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird

Special shout-out to all our volunteers

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