Just Make The Thing

This week Chanel and Claire discuss all things travel and how to shake yourself out of a life rut by changing up the scenery. Chanel is jetsetting off to South Africa to visit her roots and Claire is very jealous so is attempting to atleast try something new hopefully including Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and a pottery wheel.  You can contact the show at justmakethingpod@gmail.com or follow Claire on instagram @clairetonti or on Twitter @mrssundaymovies. You can also follow Chanel and her Yoga @bendyogamelbourne For more great Australian shows visit our podcast network www.planetbroadcasting.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is an interview with Fergal Quigley who is the resident artist for the podcast The Weekly Planet and is most definitely a maker of many things including guitars, music and drawings. He lives in County Monaghan in Ireland and you can find his prolific artwork @fergalquigley on Twitter. Since releasing this episode Fergal has started some live drawing sessions so you should definitely check those out if you want to see behind the scenes. He is one talented guy!  Contact the show on justmakethethingpod@gmail.com or follow Claire on Twitter @mrssundaymovies or on Instagram @clairetonti  Find more of our podcasts at www.planetbroadcasting.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Angela Wotherspoon and Claire met very unexpectedly one night at a friend's birthday drinks. This podcast is a follow on from what happened during their conversation and the unexpected joy that comes from being open to new people and new adventures. From embracing your vulnerability to learning to accept yourself for who you are, Angela is honest, brave and above all full of wisdom about life and the lessons that flow from the hardest stuff we have to go through.  You can contact the show at justmakethethingpod@gmail.com, follow Claire on instagram @clairetonti or on Twitter @mrssundaymovies For more Planet Broadcasting podcasts go to www.planetbroadcasting.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode was recorded just before Christmas in 2017. Claire and Chanel catch up on the year that was, what they've learnt and what's ahead for 2018. You can contact the show at justmakethingpod@gmail.com or you can follow Claire on Twitter @mrssundaymovies or on Instagram @clairetonti To find more shows from our network head to www.planetbroadcasting.com Special thanks to RAW Collings for editing the show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is a late night chat between Claire and Chanel about finishing things and changing perspectives. It's also about celebrating Chanel's graduation form Yoga teaching and the magic that happens when you challenge yourself. It's also about that moment when you think something is finishing and it's often actually just a new beginning. Life right? Follow Claire on Twitter @mrssundaymovies and on Instagram @clairetonti You can also follow the show on facebook @justmakethething and Twitter @makethething or at www.planetbroadcasting.com You can contact the show at justmakethethingpod@gmail.com we'd love to hear from you and what YOU are making!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chanel and Claire are back baby! After a looong hiatus the two are back in the podcast studio with an episode on how to create something despite those old demons, procrastination and avoidance.  For more stories and creative inspiration follow Claire on instagram @clairetonti or on Twitter @mrssundaymovies Contact the show at justmakethethingpod@gmail.com You can also find more great podcasts at www.planetbroadcasting.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is an interview with the writer, comedian, director & lover of dressups Jess Harris. With her show Twenty Somethings now on Netflix and a string of creative endeavours under her belt Jess is one wise and funny lady. Not only does she dish out some excellent candid and inspiring advice for people starting out in the media industry, Jess also shares her pespective on how to muddle your way through this whole life thing with a smile on your face. Get it in your ears you won't regret it!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Claire interviews Jamila Rizvi about her book Not Just Lucky and her incredible career to date. Jamila is an accomplished leader, host, interviewer and commentator, appearing regularly on The Verdict, The Project, Hack and ABC News Breakfast. A political advisor for Australia's PMs Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, her writing has been published by Mamamia, The Huffington Post, The Age, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan magazine and several anthologies. Named as one of Cosmo's most successful women under 30, Jamila is a warrier for women everywhere and she's just a bloody great human too.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Claire tells the story of her fall. Chanel and Claire also chat through the need to find balance and avoid over committing when making a thing.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Claire chats with local Healesville artist, painter, sculptor and gardener Clare James who lives a life that is whole heartedly creative and connected to the land.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode Chanel & Claire chat through how it feels to be out of your comfort zone and the idea of Vygotsky's zone of proximal development. Apologies for the distortion in spots we're still learning how to make the thing!    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 8 Claire interviews the incredibly talented Clare Bowditch about her life as a musician, troubadour, creative mentor, motivational speaker, radio host and parent. Her multi-award winning career has spanned 7 original albums as well as the wonderful ability to support and inspire people to live creatively. Clare also performs her wonderful song on creativity called Amazing Life. This episode is a celebration of creativity and essential listening for anyone who is curious about how to make a living from being creative, how to be courageous and how to overcome your own neurosis.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 7 of Just Make The Thing Claire talks with Chanel about the whole persistence thing and how to keep on going when you just don't want to. They also talk about the dangers of comparison, how to look after your mindset and how to trick your brain into getting stuff done.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 6 is all about failure and ironically it had many, many failures before it was finished. Claire talks to James (Mr Sunday Movies) at midnight just after she deleted the first version and then talks through Chanel's failure and then success in her latest endeavour.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Claire travels all the way to Sydney to hang out with Wil Anderson, one of Australia's best loved comedians to talk about why and how he makes all the things. And by things we mean sell out stand up comedy shows across the country, TV shows including the ABC's Gruen Transfer and his own podcasts including Tofop, Fofop and Wilosophy. Most importantly though, Wil talks about where his ideas come from and his dogs. Particularly Ramona the dog's obsession with bottles.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode four Claire unpacks her suitcase and tells Chanel all about her trip to Copenhagen and the disasters that unfolded before her speech at the podcast radio days conference. They discuss the important role of next level panic, being prepared and the magic of having a support crew when you're trying to make a thing. Also, the podcast dog makes her second appearance for the series.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode three is a bit of a special edition as Claire corners her husband James Clement (also known as Mr Sunday Movies). Asking him all the questions you want to know about how he made his YouTube channel and podcast The Weekly Planet. Plus what a typical day is like for him and how his brain works.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A sneaky little bonus track for people like Claire who are challenged in the clothes department, need more time to make the thing and want to know her secret for cheating her way into putting things together without thinking. Episode 3 - an interview with Mr Sunday Movies coming soon.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second episode of Just Make the Thing Claire and Chanel talk fear of failing and the idea that when you start a thing you will most likely be terrible. Which is no excuse to not keep making the thing because making things take time and perseverance and also who cares if it's not great? Just bloody make the thing!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a series about how to make a thing and keep on making it. In episode one Claire Tonti chats to her good mate Chanel Lucev about the things they have started and how they are going to keep on making them. Attempted things include yoga teaching, soup and the story behind Australia's largest independent podcast network, Planet Broadcasting.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.