Through The Creative Door

Featured Artist:  Aretha Franklin

Featured Vinyl: Once in a Lifetime

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

My Guy

Sam’s Hot Pick

Exactly like you

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In this episode of Through the Creative Door, Alexis chats with James Lee, musical theatre and cabaret performer, voice-over artist, director, producer, singing teacher, graphic designer, and digital video editor, with over 35 years in the entertainment industry. He is also currently directing Mamma Mia at the Geelong Art Centre for October 2025!

From Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera to The Producers and My Fair Lady (direct...

Featured Artist: Kate Bush

Featured Vinyl:  Never for Ever

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

The Wedding List

Sam’s Hot Pick

Breathing

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Join Alexis as she welcomes Brisbane-based producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist Levi Russell for an inspiring conversation through the Creative Door. With 16 years of experience across genres, from indie rock to intimate acoustic, Levi opens up about his creative journey, the power of routine, embracing imperfection, and building safe, inviting spaces for artists to thrive. Together, they explore the art of turning ...

Featured Artist: Supertramp

Featured Vinyl: Crime of the Century

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Bloody Well Right

Sam’s Hot Pick

Dreamer

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Meet Nate Eggins, musician, science communicator, and all-around creative force. In this uplifting chat, we sit down (on the floor, of course) to explore how curiosity, music, and critical thinking can change lives.

From award-winning songs to sold-out planetarium shows, Nate shares how he found his voice by blending satire, soul, and science. and why creating from a place of joy, community, and authenticity is everything.

If you’d...

Featured Artist: Roberta Flack

Featured Vinyl: The Best Of Roberta Flack

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Killing Me Softly With His Song

Sam’s Hot Pick

You’ve Got a Friend

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You won’t find this record in its entirety anywhere but online as a YouTube playlist thanks to Rafael Martin—or spinning old-school on a purchased vinyl.

Playlist:⁦https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1JmU8l...

Featured Artist: Stevie Wonder

Featured Vinyl: Hotter Than July

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Lately

Sam’s Hot Pick

Do Like You

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Alexis chats with Melbourne multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and DJ from Naarm/Melbourne, the incredible Woody Samson. From the wild joys of live performance to writing an EP live on stage, Woody chats with Alexis about balancing gigs with rest, working through trauma, and the magic of letting curiosity lead the way. Woody brings trumpet, guitar, synths, percussion and serious energy to every stage,  and this convo is just ...

Alexis chats with the wildly creative Hayden Dun, a Melbourne based classically trained pianist, composer, teacher, and long-time improviser with Impromptunes.

They talk about staying curious, finding creative flow, and how to keep the joy in making art, even when it’s hard. 

If you’d like to see more, you can follow Hayden on instagram; @ haydendunmusic

This episode was recorded on 24th May 2025 on the lands of the Woiworung Pe...

Featured Artist: Christine and the Queens

Featured Vinyl: Chris

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

What’s-her-face (english) / Machin-chose (french)

Sam’s Hot Pick

Girlfriend

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Alexis chats with Mad Dame - a Melbourne photographer and artist specialising in nude glitter portraits celebrating all genders and bodies. She shares her grounding rituals, the story of how her business came about, and how she creates deep, intentional experiences for every client that steps into her world. Mad Dame talks about embracing imperfection, using every resource fearlessly, and offers her secret to authentic networking. ...

Featured Artist: Tom Allen-Graham

Featured Vinyl: Lake Tyers

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Lake Tyers

Sam’s Hot Pick

Beechworth

Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp:

https://tomallen-graham.bandcamp.com/ 

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Alexis sits down with Craig Johnston (aka Delsinki) a Melbourne-based musician and creator/producer of Keep the Circle Unbroken and Sing A Song of Sixpence. They discuss overcoming perfectionism, why it’s okay to let go and release work even if it’s not “perfect,” and the importance of keeping momentum instead of getting stuck in “the waiting place.”

Craig shares insights from his own experience, including the idea that prolific cr...

Featured Artist: Sir Archer

Featured Vinyl: LIVE

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Standing

Sam’s Hot Pick

Heed the Call

Aus Music Alert! You can no longer purchase this vinyl record as it is SOLD OUT, however you can watch the LIVE recording in full via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO1YBNtbO0g

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Meet Dr. Mike Metal – biochemist-turned-metal producer, touring guitarist, mixing engineer, and mentor to heavy bands chasing their own unique sound. In this episode, we dive into the art of creating safe creative spaces, building a career in a niche genre, and why letting go of the outcome can change everything. Mike shares insights on AI tools, his upcoming synth course, and the real value of mentorship in music.

If you’d like ...

Featured Artist: Gavin Bowles & The Distractions

Featured Vinyl: Phoning It In

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

I Get Bored

Sam’s Hot Pick

Here comes the Heartache

Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp:

https://gavinbowles.bandcamp.com/album/phoning-it-in 

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In this episode of Through the Creative Door, Alexis sits down with Steph AKA Cheersthanxalot a Melbourne-based lino print artist and podcaster, who shares her inspiring journey from hobbyist to full-time artist. Steph discusses how the process of printmaking itself fuels her creativity and how we often get in our own way of success. She also talks about her mission to make art more affordable and accessible for everyone with her s...

Featured Artist: The Reductors

Featured Vinyl: Graphic Novel

Alexis’ Hot Pick 

Code Variant

Sam’s Hot Pick

Body Scan

Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp:

https://thereductors.bandcamp.com/album/graphic-novel 

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