Creatives on the Couch
Season 6
"Creatives On The Couch" is a lifestyle talk-show series. In each episode, we welcome guests from all walks of the Creative Industry, and hear about their journey and life, to where they are now and their futures.
Where to Watch Creatives on the Couch • Season 6
16 Episodes
- Billy Pommer JrE2
Billy Pommer JrOur hosts chat with legendary singer, Billy Pommer Jr. Founder of the Australian rock band, The Johnnys. Billy Pommer Jr is best known as a formation member and the lifelong drummer of the legendary Australian rock act, The Johnnys. The Johnnys were pioneers in genre of cow-punk, blending the rawness of punk with a country and western twist. With some great hooks and melodies, their debut album 'Highlights Of A Dangerous Life' went top 20 nationally. Billy has also released his own solo album under the name Billy Pommer Jr and The Guilty Plea. Along with this, Billy has been invited to play sessions and live gigs with countless Australian and international bands some which include The Gun Club, Tex Perkins' Butcher Shop, Seven Ballerinas and The Cry. Now based in Melbourne, Billy is still an active member of the Australian music scene. Billy is also a keen drum collector and builder and teaches woodwork and music in an inner-city alternative high school. - Donna PrinceE4
Donna PrinceDonna has been creating theatre for 27 years, starting out in community theatre musicals. Stage musical credits include Kismet, The Pyjama Game, Chicago and Jesus Christ Superstar. Her stage management credits include, Cinderella, Oklahoma, Mary Poppins, Matilda, The Man from Mukinuppin, Ten Little Soldiers, Secret Bridesmaids Business, Aladdin, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Threepenny Opera. Her directing credits include Conundrum, Dragon Girl, The Wizard of Oz and Noises Off. There's more to life than Money and Sex. She has written musicals as well, Game of Shows, Valerie - President of the World and Doctor, the Musical. Her show The Adam/Eve Protocol had its debut in the 2018 Melbourne Fringe Festival. As a puppet maker she has made the cow for Eddie Perfect's "The Beast". This puppet won a special award at the Victorian Drama League that year. She also constructed the puppets in "Shakespeare Aliens". Her next puppetry venture is for the upcoming "Shakespeare Ghostbusters. - Gillian CosgriffE5
Gillian CosgriffGillian Cosgriff is a singer, writer, actor, musician, and comedian who graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2010 with a Bachelor of Music Theatre. Her 2023 solo show, Actually, Good, garnered rave reviews at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and won Most Outstanding Show and the Golden Gibbo Award (for Best Independent Show). Theatre credits include: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, Come Rain Or Come Shine, Godspell, Vivid White, and Loving Repeating. She has toured extensively with her solo shows as a comedian and cabaret performer, most notably at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Leicester Square Theatre in London. She co-wrote the opera Lorelei for Victorian Opera with Casey Bennetto and Julian Langdon in 2018, which premiered at the Malthouse Theatre. In 2020 she directed Michelle Brasier's show Average Bear, which was nominated for Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. - Maree SheffordE6
Maree SheffordMaree Shefford is an actress, dancer and embodiment coach. She commenced drama training at a very young age and has appeared in diverse roles on independent stage, TV and film productions. Twenty years of industry expertise has given her a tool box of skills including: Dancer, Dance Teacher, Voice Actor, and Burlesque Performance Artist. She has an undying passion for the craft of acting and chameleon like versatility, which has allowed her to shine in a range of diverse roles. Training in ballet, jazz and tap classes from a very young age, inspired her to open a business called Dance 4 Fitness in 2007. Dance 4 Fitness is a boutique studio, offering a range of dance fitness, powerful sensual dance and embodiment practices. I help clients of all ages, to step into their true magnificence, awaken energy flow and feminine power. Courses and Programs include: Dance FIT, Go Go Fitness, Burlesque Dance and Embodied Sensual Dance. - Rachel BrooksE7
Rachel BrooksRachel Brooks is the Director of Unite Dance Studio, and has been teaching dancers throughout Victoria for the past 19 years. She is dedicated to providing technically exceptional dance training and opportunities for her students to assist them to reach their goals, most importantly in a fun and supportive environment. Throughout her experience as a dance teacher, Rachel has taught students from as young as 3 years old to Adults, ranging from beginner to competition and elite level dancers. Rachel is also a qualified fitness professional and utilizes her knowledge in this area to create safe training practices that develop strong, injury-free dancers. Rachel has trained extensively in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary and Musical Theatre dance styles for over 30 years. She also trained as a Cheerleader for a few years in her mid-twenties. - Andy Kleek Monopoly SpecialE14
Andy Kleek Monopoly SpecialAndy Kleek is a serial global entrepreneur and international empire builder, with brands, companies and business associates spanning the entire world. Andy's main passion and business interest is building world class events and bringing together the biggest superstars on the planet to be part of his Comic Con Events. FOR THE LOVE OF.. has become his calling card through his global company Monopoly Events. Andy's businesses include bars, restaurants, theaters, cinemas, arena shows, global festivals and comic book creations. His latest launch is COMIC CON MANIA which is about to take over the entire world with events eventually spanning every continent. - Michael CosgroveE15
Michael CosgroveMicheal Cosgrove is an international vocalist based in Lancashire. He's known for offering unique live concerts ranging from the greatest musical numbers to modern day classics. He's appeared in musicals across the UK and prides himself on his originality and stage visions and working alongside huge charity events such as The Christie. - C.A. MilsonE16
C.A. MilsonC.A.Milson is an award winning horror author of 7 books in The Chosen series including The Rise Of The Darkness, Bloodline Of Darkness Phantasmalyptic, Manananggal and the latest thrill ride into horror, Prophecy's End. Milson speaks candidly about his beginnings and what he finds inspiration for in delving into the genre he writes.