The Artiste

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"The Artiste" is a podcast created and hosted by Luke Gibson. Each episode delves into the life and craft of an Artiste. Matt Gerber-Corn co produces.

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Episodes

Episode 9 Tony Martin

He was the first ever guest on “The Artiste”. Now, he returns for another visit because we hardly got through any of his original questions. Seriously. Funnyman, jack of a lot of trades and all round great guy, Tony Martin comes back to talk some more in episode 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 Kat Stewart

Kat Stewart is one of the most in demand and universally popular actors in Australia. In episode 8 of “The Artiste”, Luke chats with Kat about her life, from the early days growing up in Regional Victoria through to her breakout role as Roberta Williams in Underbelly and the journey in between and since. On top of being super talented, Kat is one of the loveliest people on the planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 Stephen Hall

In episode 7 of “The Artiste”, Luke chats with Stephen Hall. During a multilayered career, Stephen has appeared on stage and screen as an actor in projects as diverse as Romper Stomper, The Flying Doctors and Fawlty Towers. Also a writer and producer, he has worked on reality and game shows and has developed and performed in highly successful comedy festival shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 Maria Mercedes

Luke chats with Maria Mercedes in this sixth episode of The Artiste. Maria is a star of stage and screen, from the glory days of Australian TV appearing on such classics as Prisoner and the iconic film Patrick, through to the roles of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard and Maria Callas in Masterclass. Here she talks candidly about her lengthy and highly successful career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 Pete Smith

In this fifth episode of “The Artiste”, Luke chats with TV and radio industry legend Pete Smith. Pete was the voice of Channel 9 for decades and was at the forefront of television during its inception after commencing his career in radio broadcasting. Pete is also one of the funniest and lovely people in show biz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 Marney McQueen

Luke talks with Marney McQueen in episode 4 of The Artiste. Marney is a star of theatre, musical theatre and cabaret and is responsible for such characters as Rosa Waxoffski, celebrity bikini waxer and many other original creations. She is a voiceover artist, marriage celebrant and owner of a pub on the Central Coast of NSW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 Luke Devenish

In episode 3 of "The Artiste", Luke chats with another Luke, in the shape of Luke Devenish. Luke D is a playwright, TV scriptwriter and script producer, internationally sold author of three novels and has a fourth on the way. Here he talks about the very specific artform of writing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 Jan Russ

In episode 2 of “The Artiste”, Luke is in conversation with Jan Russ, a woman who spent an incredible 25 years as Casting Director on Neighbours and has had a wide and varied career on stage, in front of the camera and behind the scenes elsewhere in TV. But one phase in her early adult life has affected her deeply in the years since. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 Tony Martin

In this debut episode, Luke chats candidly to funny man, master of many things and all round nice guy, Tony Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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