The Rebirth of Brisbane’s Indie Game Scene

Nicole and Jason Stark of Disparity Games.

Queensland, for a time, was a vibrant hub of well-supported games developers, and the go-to place for many of the big international games companies. But economic and technology changes caused that community to fragment somewhat.

This is a story about what that’s meant for game developers in Brisbane. Originally aired on the Radio National’s “Creative Instinct” (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) on December 15, 2012.

Fijian Band Fights to Preserve Culture

Peter Chong of Rosiloa

Rosiloa is a Fijian band that first hit the world stage back in 2001 with a song called “Raude”.

Ever since, the band’s been doing their best to keep their country’s culture thriving.

Originally aired on BBC/PRI’s “The World” on October 29, 2012. (link)

North Korean Defectors Broadcast With Purpose

Kim Seong-min, founder of Free North Korea Radio

Hardly any information makes it in or out of North Korea. A group of defectors in Seoul is trying to change that.

Originally aired on World Vision Report on May 15, 2010.

A Pothole Story

Road crews in Chicago are busy filling in countless potholes this winter, but it’s innocent drivers everywhere who are really suffering.

Originally aired on National Public Radio on February 22, 2008 (link). 2009 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for “Use of Sound” (ref).

Local Chefs Rebel Against Chicago’s Foie Gras Ban

A month after Chicago lawmakers banned the sale of foie gras (or fattened goose/duck liver), local chefs continue to serve what some consider a tasty delicacy.

Originally aired on WBEZ (Chicago Public Radio) on September 22, 2006. Received 2nd place from the Illinois Associated Press in the Best Light Feature category.