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Talking ArtZ – Radio Show & Podcast
Broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM | In association with the Enlivenment Network

Talking ArtZ is a weekly radio program and podcast that explores the vibrant intersections of art, culture, philosophy, and community—locally rooted in the Blue Mountains, yet resonating far beyond. Hosted by The Professor and broadcast live every Thursday from 6–7pm on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, the show features rich, insightful conversations with artists, musicians, performers, curators, writers, cultural thinkers, and creative changemakers from across the region and beyond.

Now produced in collaboration with the Enlivenment Network, Talking ArtZ is deepening its commitment to exploring the transformative power of story, art, and dialogue in a time of profound planetary change. This partnership brings a new layer of philosophical and ecological inquiry to the program, guided by the Enlivenment Network’s core belief in Country as teacher and its dedication to reimagining culture, community, and creativity through Indigenous knowledge systems and postmodern ecological thought.

Each episode of Talking ArtZ is a lively and thoughtful exchange—celebrating the power of creativity not just as personal expression, but as a vital force for collective transformation. Whether showcasing an emerging artist, unpacking a major exhibition, or diving into the big cultural questions of our time, the show invites listeners to engage with the arts as a living, breathing part of our social and ecological world.

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Talking ArtZ – From Song to Story: Alexandra Hainsworth on Kingdom of Flight

by The Professor on RBM89.1

Talking ArtZ – From Song to Story: Alexandra Hainsworth on Kingdom of Flight.

In this heartwarming and inspiring episode of Talking ArtZ, guest host Ilana D of Matters of the Heart, welcomes back the multi-talented Alexandra Hainsworth—musician, activist, and now debut author of the upcoming dystopian novel Kingdom of Flight. Known for her empowering song “Fighter,” Alexandra opens up about the bold leap from songwriting to co-authoring a novel with Australian writer Victor Paul.

Set in the year 5000, Kingdom of Flight imagines a post-human world where birds rule the last remaining landmass on Earth. Alexandra shares the creative process behind this poetic and thought-provoking tale, delving into its rich themes of leadership, loyalty, survival, and hope.

Together, Ilana and Alexandra explore the intersections of music and fiction, the emotional toll (and humor) of writing with a co-author—and a stubborn laptop—and the deeper message she hopes to offer readers in a time of global uncertainty and rising loneliness.

You’ll also get a sneak peek at the book’s blurb, learn how Alexandra nurtures her creative energy, and hear about the parallels between her song “To Fly” and the lyrical soul of her new literary world.

Whether you're a fan of dystopian fiction, meaningful music, or stories that shine with heart, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now on the Talking ArtZ website or tune in to Ilana's show next Thursday at 9am when she will repeat the interview on 'Matters of the Heart' on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM or streaming on rbm.org.au.