Under Cover
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Under Cover is not just a podcast. It's a phone call, a voice message left for those who are lonely, confused or just need someone to talk to them at this time of isolation. It's a warm and friendly midnight radio for the world. It is a good friend who is informative, trustworthy and is there for you - with stories, songs and sounds to make you feel connected. With yourself, with your friends, with your world.
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Season 4, Episode 6 - Drinks at the Footy, Hillsborough Disaster, Australian Native Food, Burgers, New Wave Rap Collective,
June 02, 2023 06:35 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBThank you for being with us this season! In this final episode of this season, we are looking at some new and old Melbourne additions and traditions. We're looking at expensive burgers, expensive drinks at the footy, the New Wave rap collective based in Cranbourne, remembering the Hillsborough disaster and also asking the question: why are Australian native foods so limited in its availability in Australian supermarkets? Under Cover is produced by RMIT Journalism students. Produ...
Season 4, Episode 5: The Tote, a Bachelorette Bar, Toxic Soil in Bulla, Rave Revival in Melbourne
May 19, 2023 11:04 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBWelcome to episode 5 of the Under Cover podcast! In this episode, we'll be looking at the stories behind entertainment and music venues in Melbourne. From the city's first women-only bar that somehow is also connected to the highly popular television show the Bachelorette, the burgeoning rave revival in Melbourne, to the agony and ecstasy of The Tote. We also look at the town of Bulla, where its residents have been dealing with possibly toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel project. ...
Season 4, Episode 4: Ghosts, Young Liberals, Wonki, Rone and AFL Drugs Policy
May 12, 2023 09:50 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThis episode of Under Cover goes deep into mysterious places of Melbourne and tell stories about the characters in them. From a ghost in a haunted theatre, the mysterious artist Rone to the deep mysterious unelectable place that the Liberal party in Australia seems to have found themselves in. We also looked at the labyrinthine AFL drug policy and where some wonky-looking fruits go to in Australia. Producer: Mishelle Tongco Assistant Producer: Olivia Sanders Presenters: Matt Slocu...
Season 4, Episode 3: Live Music, Caribbean Food, Jag Jeans and Journalism After Covid
May 05, 2023 06:58 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this week’s episode, our reporters look at the revival of live music performances in the Mornington Peninsula, and the small but zesty Caribbean food community in Melbourne. We also have stories for you about the creation and influence of fashion label Jag, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered journalism. Producer: Lulu Graham Assistant Producer: Declan Bailey Presenter: Amy Upton-Stokes Reporters: Zoe De Koning, Declan Bailey and Sana Ahmadzai
Season 4, Episode 2: Melbourne Traffic, Playground Design, Young Players in AFL, Chinese Women Studying Abroad and Speed Dating in Melbourne
April 28, 2023 07:39 - 24 minutes - 34 MBIn this week's episode, our reporters look at the issues surrounding traffic and congestion in Melbourne, a dive into the thinking processes behind playground construction, the AFL community's issue with targeting of young players, an explanation into the increase in Chinese women studying abroad, and the rise and success of speed dating throughout the city. Reporters: Rafael Gerster, James Dowling, Yiran Xue, Jackson Haddad and Courtney Holder Presenters: Cloey Nash and Ada...
Season 4, Episode 1: BookTok, Fairy Floss, Digital Drivers' Licence, Concussion in AFL and the future of Brunetti in Melbourne
April 21, 2023 08:59 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBWelcome back to Under Cover! We are now in our fourth season as we continue to report on stories about our digital and non-digital lives in post pandemic Melbourne. For this episode, we are looking at the popularity of BookTok and its impacts on local book communities in Melbourne. We also have a story for you about digital drivers’ licences and why Melbournians want them, and the dilemma that Australian Rules league AFL has with concussion after the influx of past players coming ...
Season 3 Episode 9 - Digital Technologies, Shark Liver, Books vs Streets, Web3 and Australian Natural Disaster Predictions
July 01, 2022 05:36 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIn today's episode, we will be exploring screen addiction among young people in Australia, shark liver harvesting in the cosmetics industry, 'booksmart' vs 'streetsmart' in Australian culture, developments around Web3 and a story about Australia's capabilities to predict and tackle natural disasters. Producer: Chloe Henry Assistant Producer: Zak Wheeler Presenter: Thom Monaghan Reporters: Rebecca Broadhead, Alexandra Marcocci, Olivia Thomson, Thom Monaghan. Reyam Alyasery
Season 3 Episode 8 - Green Washing, Climate Change and Wineries in Australia, Psychology of Nature, Lockdown & Ghosting
June 17, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this week's episode, we will be looking at the phenomenon of green washing, but we will also look at the psychology of seeing a lot of green and how going to locations of nature can really do wonders for your health. One way to see beautiful greenery in Australia is by going to wineries - but climate change might change the way wine industries in Australia operate. Still on psychology, do you know what might actually be good for your kids? Lockdown. Only if you do it well, obvious...
Season 3 Episode 7 - Russians in Melbourne, Ex-prisoners Ventures, Post-COVID Music Taste and Lives of People with Disabilities
June 03, 2022 02:39 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBProducer: Gabriel Rule Assistant Producer: Maya Van Es Presenter: Brigita Hare Reporters: Brigita Hare, Micaela Togher, Liam McNally, Conor McKinnon, Aidan Williams
Season 3 Episode 6: Ukrainian Australians, Bells Beach, Online Dating
May 27, 2022 08:27 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, we will explore the experiences of Australians with Ukrainian heritage during the Russian Invasion, the protection of Bells Beach, one of Australia’s most famous beaches, and the dangers of online dating.
Season 3 Episode 5: Women in Sport, Climate Change and Mental Health, Dungeons and Dragons, AFLW and Heat Island Effect in Melbourne
May 20, 2022 01:22 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBStory One: Australia takes pride in their sport and with some of our biggest athletes starting from the age they can hold a ball. But according to a recently published report by Women In Sport, more and more young girls are choosing to drop out of sports and other physical activities around their teenage years. So why teenage girls are becoming more dis-engaged with sports and what we can do to help? Story Two: A new study has shown how climate change influenced disasters and...
Season 3 - Episode 4: Bottled water, remote health, independent women, homelessness
May 13, 2022 08:26 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBStory 1: The Grapple for Groundwater The extraction of groundwater that ends up in bottled water is big business for the companies that mine and sell the water. But for residents in the communities where the water is taken from, it’s often the cause of concern and controversy. Hear from some of the rural communities who are taking on the industry, over the hidden water beneath our feet. Story 2: The Cost for Care It's commonly said that Australia has one of the best healthcare ...
Episode 3 - Climate change, shoes and teen pregnancy
May 06, 2022 08:32 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode, we explore the consequences of climate change in the workplace. Climate change is not something that is way off in the future; it is here now, and its impacts are being felt by Australian workers. As extreme weather becomes more prevalent, what can be done to protect workers and prepare for the future? There is a distinct lack of footwear manufacturing industry in Australia due to the cost of labour, skill and machinery shortages, and lack of advanced technology. W...
Season 3 - Episode 2: Male Pills, Indonesian AFL and Music in COVID
April 29, 2022 08:01 - 19 minutes - 27 MBIn the second episode, we look into: Male Contraception- How NOT to get pregnant. A problem that had no solution until the 1960s when The Pill changed everything for women. But that was the last millennium. Why hasn't there been a male pill in the six decades since? All this time, the only birth control option for men has been the condom. But that could soon change. Indonesian AFL- Sport is a powerful way of bringing people from all walks of life together - and that’s exactly wha...
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Fishing, Endometriosis and Price of Living.
April 22, 2022 08:48 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBIn the first episode of series three, we investigate the consequences of the Victorian state government’s move to ban commercial fishing in Port Phillip Bay - some five years after the proposed legislation was put to parliament and the bay’s net fishers were given warning that the end of the line was near. At the same time, the inflation rate has nearly tripled since 2019. But with the costly cocktail of fuel price increases, expensive supermarket products and global supply chain ...
Season 2 - Episode 7
June 04, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBStory 1: There are currently over thirty-six thousand Australians stranded overseas and many have been separated from their families for over a year due to covid-19 border closures.Of course, it would be extremely difficult for any family stuck in this situation… but what if you also found out that one of your loved ones had been diagnosed with cancer…. And you were stuck halfway across the world unable to be by their side.For the past year…. This has been Anna and her son Alex’s re...
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Ideology
June 03, 2021 04:15 - 34 minutes - 48.3 MBStory 1: Australia’s vaccination campaign is only just starting to gather momentum for those over the age of fifty. But new research is indicating a growing section of Australia’s political-right are unlikely to sign up for the COVID jab. Jack Alfonso explores where this disproportionate growth comes from, and whether or not Australia will see politicisation of the vaccine as observed overseas. Story 2: Regardless of what position you fall on the political spectrum, people acros...
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Fear
May 14, 2021 09:37 - 25 minutes - 35 MBStory one: Despite sounding modern, anti-vaccination activists are actually nothing new. Daniel Cook speaks with Oxford doctoral researcher Paula Larsson about the history of the anti-vaccination movement, charting its development from the first vaccine in 1796. For more on Paula Larsson, you can follow her on Twitter: @paulalars. Story two: As the Australian arts industry begins its slow recovery after being decimated by the global pandemic, it faces a new threat that could halt p...
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Digital
May 07, 2021 07:43 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBStory One: Wellness influencers and lifestyle gurus are finding themselves in positions of power across social media. They’ve been afforded more trust and intimacy with their audiences than ever before. Followers of influencers and social media personalities have turned to them for information and advice on a range of health concerns, despite these so called ‘gurus’ having little to no credentials. Reporter: James Kleeman. Story Two: Coronavirus information has spread rapidly, par...
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Rollout
April 30, 2021 12:21 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBStory one: With under 50s being advised not to have the AstraZeneca vaccine, young people are at the centre of the Covid-19 conversation. Olivia Smith explores if they have lost confidence in the vaccine. Story two: Josh Farrell explains how the vaccine will prevent future lockdowns, what herd immunity is and the importance of the vaccine; speaking with Professor Catherine Bennett. Story three: Health care workers have been at the front of the fight against coronavirus. But despit...
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Influence
April 23, 2021 09:12 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBFor updated information about Australia’s vaccine rollout see the government website here. Story One: The access to news and information has never been greater, but the circulation of misinformation in local football clubs is just as great, Eli Duxson dissects why. Story Two: Caspar McLeod talks to psychologist Maria Marshall about the mental health impact misinformation and misconceptions have on queer individuals. Story Three: Professional sport was ‘hit for six’ in 2020 thank...
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Community
April 16, 2021 09:47 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBStory 1: With so much information swirling around about vaccines, it’s worth taking a step back and viewing the bigger picture about how and why misinformation reaches us. Reporter: Matt Parnell Story 2: The pandemic has been a test of faith for many. This pushed faith leaders to spread the message of God while also righting the wrong of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. While this may sound all positive, there are some concerns. This is a larger investigation we are conducti...
Interview with Eve Barlow - Bonus
July 11, 2020 07:30 - 10 minutes - 15 MBIf you’re into music reviews, interviews with artists, and music journalism, you know Eve Barlow… or at least you know her work. You might also know her as the journalist fighting against the prediction of the end of journalism. In this bonus interview, journalist Eva Marchingo asks Eve about the future of music journalism in the wake of Coronavirus and beyond.
Episode 8 - Reality Now
July 11, 2020 07:30 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBEpisode 1 | Stronger Bonds Karly Smith No one could have predicted what this year would hold for us all, but it seems the corona-virus pandemic has caused family and friends to become more important than ever before. Karly Smith dissects the reality of relationships coming out of isolation. Episode 2 | Where to? Siri Smith With the COVID-19 pandemic putting a halt on overseas travel, what lies in the distant future of those who...
Episode 7 - New Normal
June 05, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBThis episode, we’re looking at how things have changed from what we’re used to, from the media landscape to volunteering. How has the news industry changed and will those changes be permanent? How productive is too productive and are you too dedicated to “the hustle”? How do athletes and regular people train and exercise under restrictions ? What happens when volunteers can’t work any more? All these questions and more, explored in this episode of Under Cover. Producer: Mikayla Van...
Episode 6 - Change (Full Episode)
May 15, 2020 07:30 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBStory 1 | Tourism Towns Patrick Gabriel Over the past few months, coronavirus has put restraints on both domestic and international travel. Places that rely heavily on tourism like Byron Bay have become ghost towns, rendering locals unemployed and businesses indefinitely closed. However, the unprecedented event also brought some positive change - an unyielding community spirit. Story 2 | Van Life April Austen In recent years...
Episode 5 - Bonus Story - Saba's Ramadan in Isolation
May 14, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBFor reporter Saba Hashmi and her family, Ramadan is not only about fasting; it is also a time for giving and undertaking charity work, spending time with family and friends, spiritual reflection and prayers. This year, however, Ramadan is not going to be like previous years. During Ramadan, Mosques are usually a place of congregation for people to break their fast and pray together. With isolation measures due to COVID-19, this cannot happen this year. But this doesn't mean Saba and ...
Episode 5 - Odd Jobs (Full Episode)
May 08, 2020 07:30 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBStory 1 | Drugs & Alcohol Reporter: Brodie Hoyne We’ve all turned to different coping mechanisms during isolation, but one many share is an affinity for the drink. Liquor store owners are comparing their commercial boon to Christmas, with the nation increasing their spending on booze by at least a third on average. But illegal drug use is also on the rise in less traceable ways and in ways you wouldn’t expect. Story 2 | ...
Episode 4 Bonus Story: Interview with Washington Post reporter Harry Stevens
May 08, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBHave you read the Washington Post's story on flattening the curve? The one with dots bouncing off each other? That's the work of reporter Harry Stevens, one of the many journalists around the world who are working amazingly hard to give us the best information you can get about the world we are living in, despite the challenges of not being able to function as usual in a newsroom. Harry Stevens' work is also interesting in another way - his way of using data visualisation gives us a ...
Episode 4 - Reset (Full Episode)
May 01, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBStory 1 - Supermarkets For weeks, Australian supermarkets were a place of stress, anxiety and empty shelves. The public panicked and hastily overstocked on supplies. As a result, supermarket workers often copped the brunt of our fear and aggression. Ruby Maclean-Swann is one of those workers. Reporter - Katie Martin Story 2 - Mask Explainer Face masks. Everyone is scrambling to get them, but how much do we really know about them? What kind of masks do we need? What will protect...
Episode 3 - New Skills (Full episode)
April 24, 2020 08:05 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBStory 1 | A Whole New Ballgame: Engaging Indigenous Students Online For the first time in Australian history, a school semester has started without students in the classroom. While the transition from classroom to online has been mostly seamless, there are still many challenges to face. For Tyrone Bean, Indigenous programs coordinator at Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne, remote learning could set back years of work to close the gap between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous student...
Episode 3 - Story 1 - A Whole New Ballgame: Engaging Indigenous Students Online
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 14.8 MBFor the first time in Australian history, a school semester has started without students in the classroom. While the transition from classroom to online has been mostly seamless, there are still many challenges to face. For Tyrone Bean, Indigenous programs coordinator at Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne, remote learning could set back years of work to close the gap between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students. Reporter: Georgia Bennett-Murphy
Episode 3 - Story 2 - Young Adults Communication in Times of Coronavirus
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBFor many young adults, communication pre COVID-19 consisted of texts, Snapchats and instant messages. Now, since real human contact doesn’t go much further than immediate family, and seeing friends has become a distant notion, many young adults are craving more meaningful contact than the instant messages. So what do they do? They are relearning the skill of making a phone call. Reporter: Katelyn Kalafatis
Episode 3 - Story 5 - Introverts
April 24, 2020 07:55 - 6 minutes - 10 MBWho would have thought that in 2020, introverts and extroverts would be spending their Friday nights the same way? Yet, here we are. Luckily for us who are more extroversion inclined, two introverts have recognised our plight and are here to discuss what it is like being an introvert in isolation and share a few tips along the way. Reporter: Saba Hashmi
Episode 3 - Story 4 - Business Survival
April 24, 2020 07:55 - 6 minutes - 8.3 MBCOVID-19 has brought a fair amount of challenges for everyone. But it has hit businesses, particularly small ones, the hardest. Many have gone from thriving to just trying to survive almost overnight. “Adapt or die” is the ultimatum many Australian businesses are facing at the moment. Two companies, Stagekings from Sydney and BC Global in Melbourne, are proving the best way to survive is by utilising existing skills in new ways. Reporter: Willem Van Denderen
Episode 3 - Story 3 - Online Dance
April 24, 2020 07:55 - 6 minutes - 8.96 MBThe introduction of social distancing restrictions has seen the closure of dance studios around the country. Taking this in their choreographed strides, instructors and dancers have taken to the internet to teach and perform, and found new ways to move and communicate in the process. Reporter: Simone Etheve
Episode 2 - Trapped (Full Episode)
April 10, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBStay Home For now, staying home is our safest option to ensure our health and safety. But for those in the community experiencing family violence, home is often the most unsafe place they can be. Where can victims go when they have been told to stay home? Warning: This story includes descriptions of violence against women in abusive relationships. Reporter: Alexandra Middleton The Right Words for Loneliness During the last month we adjusted to a new ‘normal’. One of staying at...
Episode 2 - Story 2: The Right Words for Loneliness
April 10, 2020 01:55 - 6 minutes - 8.88 MBDuring the last month we adjusted to a new ‘normal’. One of staying at home and being socially distant to help slow the spread of Coronavirus. The term ‘social distancing’ has become part of society’s everyday vernacular. But the phrase is proving to be more isolating than intended. Reporter: Phoebe Humphrey
Episode 2 - Story 6: Dating in the Time of Coronavirus
April 10, 2020 01:55 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBRelationships are tricky at the best of times. So what happens when you add a global pandemic and a strict stay at home rule into the mix? For many of us, the answer is not a positive one. But that doesn't have to be the case. Here's a story to help you handle love and relationships when you can’t even leave your house. Reporter: Jess Boland
Episode 2 - Story 5: Scams and Pandemics
April 10, 2020 01:55 - 7 minutes - 11 MBNatural disasters can bring out the best and the worst in people. Some want to help those around them in any way they can, while others can get a little bit selfish. But then there are other people who try to make money off those who have fallen into hard times. As journalists, we are trained to be skeptical. But the reality could often be more interesting. What looked like a scam or a soulless bot turned out to be something else. Reporter: John Moyle
Episode 2 - Story 4: Melbourne Arts and Music in Times of Coronavirus
April 10, 2020 01:55 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBDuring the bushfire season, arts and music events raised millions of dollars in aid by bringing people together. But when the artists and musicians have lost a lot of their traditional sources of income, who is going to raise millions of dollars for them? COVID-19 has changed lives of many of these artists and musicians. What does this mean for the arts and music industry, which relies so much on live events and mass gatherings, and what will they do? Reporter: Leyla Arrykova
Episode 2 - Story 3: The Elderly in Isolation
April 10, 2020 01:55 - 6 minutes - 8.52 MBFor most of us, our time in lockdown has consisted of Zoom meetings, Netflix watch parties and daily iso walks to get some fresh air. But for some, going online or outside is simply out of the question. Australia’s elderly population have been told to stay home for their own safety, but what happens when they still need help? And will these few months leave them more alone than ever? We hear from Robert, 92, who, despite the challenges he faces, is still pretty upbeat. Warning: Thi...
Episode 2 - Story 1: Stay Home
April 10, 2020 01:55 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBFor now, staying home is our safest option to ensure our health and safety. But for those in the community experiencing family violence, home is often the most unsafe place they can be. Where can victims go when they have been told to stay home? In Australia, if you or anyone you know needs help, you can call: Lifeline on 13 11 14 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 and Triple 0 in an emergency. R...
Episode 1 - Freedom (Full Episode)
April 02, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBNo one knows We generally like to think of ourselves as free. Free to go about our lives the way we choose to. Coronavirus has changed that for a lot of us, especially for people with invisible illnesses who are more at risk than most people. In the time of coronavirus, they face a new question: will keeping it a secret put them in danger? Reporter: Eva Marchingo Freedom Run Ella Barry, like most, is feeling more trapped than ever amid the coronavirus outbreak. But things becom...
Episode 1 - Story 2: Freedom Run
April 02, 2020 05:55 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBElla Barry, like most, is feeling more trapped than ever amid the coronavirus outbreak. But things become more real when she discovers her cousin has been infected by the deadly virus. Feeling like all that is good has been taken away, and when the daily bickering and arguing with her family becomes too much, Ella has found a way to feel free again. Reporter: Sophie Jacobsen
Episode 1 - Story 1: No One Knows
April 02, 2020 05:55 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBWe generally like to think of ourselves as free. Free to go about our lives the way we choose to. Coronavirus has changed that for a lot of us, especially for people with invisible illnesses who are more at risk than most people. In the time of coronavirus, they face a new question: will keeping it a secret put them in danger? Reporter: Eva Marchingo
Episode 1 - Story 4: Mental Health in Isolation
April 02, 2020 05:50 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBWe are now a society at a distance, forced to separate in order to survive. Along with the shut down of non-essential services, citizens returning must now follow new isolation measures which could see them spend time in isolation before they can be reunited with their family. What does that feel like? What can we do to take care of our mental health while in isolation? Reporter: Giulia Raneri
Episode 1 - Story 3: Victoria Public Transport
April 02, 2020 05:30 - 5 minutes - 8.09 MBVictorian public transport has introduced changes to make their services as infection-free as possible, which means trains, trams and bus services in Victoria have been reduced or stopped altogether, leaving some Victorians who don’t drive stranded. Reporter: Sharee Ratten