Welcome to Through The Creative Door. Join Alexis Naylor as she chats to an array of creative guests, getting a glimpse into their world and having some honest and inspiring conversations.
Melbourne-based, partners and co-founders of Sandhill Records, our guests Nayomi Pattuwage and Maxon are passionate about artist development, recording, and supporting independent music projects. Nayomi is a songwriter, producer, audio engineer, visual artist and videographer who performs as Like Bear and runs Heaps Stoked Productions. Maxon is a singer-songwriter whose folk, Americana and '70s-inspired sound is known for its heart...
Featured Artist: Karnivool
Featured Vinyl: In Verses
Alexis’ Hot Pick
Ghost
Sam’s Hot Pick
Remote Self Control
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Alexis chats with performer, choreographer, and creative Will Johnston. From his early dance training in Geelong to graduating from Oxygen College's Musical Theatre program, Will shares his journey through the performing arts, the shows that reignited his passion for theatre, and his work behind the scenes as a choreographer and director. Plus, all the juicy details about his unique creativity, collaboration, and why performance co...
Featured Artist: Primrose Path
Featured Vinyl: Ruminations
Alexis’ Hot Pick
Shifted
Sam’s Hot Pick
Obstruct
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In this episode, Alexis chats with Melbourne/Naarm-based AACTA nominated cinematographer (Try Colour Studios), with his career spanning film, music videos, commercial production circles and he is also the producer of Tones of Naarm.
If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @trycolour_studio @ tonesofnaarm
This episode was recorded on 11 May 2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that t...
Featured Artist: Quadeca
Featured Vinyl: I Didn’t Mean To Haunt You
Alexis’ Hot Pick
born yesterday
Sam’s Hot Pick
fantastyworld
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We're joined by Melbourne singer-songwriter Brooke Taylor, a powerhouse performer blending rock, blues, country, soul, and pop into her own unmistakable sound.
Recommended by past guest Delsinki, it’s a pleasure to finally have Brooke on the show. Having spent years in the industry, Brooke shares honest insights into perseverance, staying true to yourself, and navigating uncer...
Featured Artist: The Replacements
Featured Vinyl: Tim
Alexis’ Hot Pick
Swingin’ Party
Sam’s Hot Pick
Here Comes a Regular
Gavin Bowles - Hot Pick
Kiss Me On The Bus
Special Guest Gavin Bowles joins us for this episode. They were on Season 2, episode 8, go check it out!
Check out the Tom Taylor article in Far Out mag that Sam references… “is this the most ...
Alexis talks to Sasha Hennequin, a Melbourne-based actor and singer working across theatre, film, and television.
asha opens up about carving her own path as a multidisciplinary performer, embracing opportunities across Australia and the US, and stepping beyond the limits of being defined as just one kind of creative. She shares her journey as a woman of colour in the industry with honesty and strength, highlighting the power...
Featured Artist: Bruno Mars
Featured Vinyl: The Romantic
Alexis’ Hot Pick
Risk It All
Sam’s Hot Pick
Something Serious
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Alexis chat with Bri Emrich, a multidisciplinary performer whose work moves fluidly between dance, aerial arts, acrobatics, and physical theatre. Based in Melbourne (Naarm) with roots in Perth, Bri shares her journey from classical ballet training at WAAPA to developing a bold, distinctive voice in aerial performance.
Bri shares her journey of aerial apparatus (hoop, net, and acrobatics) along with her immersive theatre and cabaret...
Featured Artist: Crowded House
Featured Vinyl: Woodface
Alexis’ Hot Pick
Weather With You
Sam’s Hot Pick
It’s Only Natural
Blake's Hot Pick
Four Seasons In One Day
Special Guest: Blake Williams
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In this episode of Through the Creative Door, Alexis chats with Andrew Felix, a photographer, videographer, creative consultant, and fellow podcast host.
From starting in photography in both portrait and fashion to now expanding into drone work, Andrew shares how his creative path has evolved over time. He also talks about his passion for storytelling, both through his visual work and his own podcast featuring artists and cre...
Featured Artist:Rickie Lee Jones
Featured Vinyl: Flying Cowboys
Alexis’ Hot Pick
Satellites
Sam’s Hot Pick
Satellites
GUEST Hot Pick
Satellites
Special Guest Levi Russell joins us for this episode. They were on Season 2, episode 16, go check it out!
https://throughthecreativedoor.podbean.com/e/levi-russell/
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Joe Laf is a singer-songwriter, producer, and session guitarist who believes in one simple rule: don’t overthink, just finish the work.
In this episode, Alexis talks with Joe about his journey through music, the reality of working behind the scenes as a session player, and what it takes to actually complete creative projects instead of getting stuck chasing perfection. From so...
Featured Artist: Kaytranada
Featured Vinyl: Timeless
Alexis’ Hot Pick
Do 2 Me
Sam’s Hot Pick
Weird
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Alexis sits down with Sarah Eida, an artist working at the intersection of music, embodiment, and performance identity. From her intimate work as a songwriter to commanding the stage as the leading force behind Howling Mountain, and stepping into the electrifying persona of Sassa Von Vuur, Sarah doesn’t compartmentalise her creativity, she multiplies it. Different stages, same nervous system. Together, they explore alter egos...
Featured Artist: Howling Mountain
Featured Vinyl: All Talk, No Play
Alexis’ Hot Pick
Gaslight
Sam’s Hot Pick
I Got This!
Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://howlingmountain.bandcamp.com/album/all-talk-no-play
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In this episode, we sit down with Melbourne hip-hop artist, singer, amateur producer, and street performer Michael Johnson, AKA Sliq Mick.
Known as “The Mental Health Rapper,” he uses his music to spark conversations around awareness, self-reflection, and kindness, spreading the message that it’s cool to be kind.
This episode was recorded on 9 January 2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this e...
Featured Artist: Neat Beats
Featured Vinyl: Cosmic Surgery
Alexis’ Hot Pick
I Hope I Think of Bike Riding When I’m Dying
Sam’s Hot Pick
Video Game Characters
Josh WellsHot Pick
I Hope I Think of Bike Riding When I’m Dying
Special Guest Josh Wells joins us for this episode. He was on Season 1, episode 2, go check it out! https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p5x9b-1562bb1
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