Human/Ordinary Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:10:52 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:10:52 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.humanordinary.com http://www.humanordinary.com Human/Ordinary brings you stories about our culture, our relationships, and the extraordinary feat of being alive. ("...the writing is spectacular..." - Ira Glass, This American Life) https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/8/b/0/98b0fe50b68f6629/mainlogo.jpg Human/Ordinary no episodic no Human/Ordinary brings you stories about our culture, our relationships, and the extraordinary feat of being alive. ("...the writing is spectacular..." - Ira Glass, This American Life) Episode 13 - Headstone: Jabiru Headstone: Jabiru Sun, 22 Oct 2017 05:40:50 +0000 For the final episode in the Headstone series, I was curious to understand what people think about when they know they're going to die.

Doctor and filmmaker, Tim Duncan, shares his story.

You can check out Tim's film work here.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Leila Brook for quality control.

Check out the Human/Ordinary website, and like the Facebook page for updates.

 

]]> For the final episode in the Headstone series, I was curious to understand what people think about when they know they're going to die.

Doctor and filmmaker, Tim Duncan, shares his story.

You can check out Tim's film work here.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Leila Brook for quality control.

Check out the Human/Ordinary website, and like the Facebook page for updates.

]]> 32:58 false 2 7 full Sam Loy For the final episode in the Headstone series, I was curious to understand what people think about when they know they're going to die. Doctor and filmmaker, Tim Duncan, shares his story. You can check out Tim's film work here. Music by Kent Sutherland. Thanks to Leila Brook for quality control. Check out the Human/Ordinary website, and like the Facebook page for updates.  For the final episode in the Headstone series, I was curious to understand what people think about when they know they're going to die. Doctor and filmmaker, Tim Duncan, shares his story. You can check out Tim's film work here. Music by Kent Sutherland. Thanks to Leila Brook for quality control. Check out the Human/Ordinary website, and like the Facebook page for updates.   Episode 12 - Headstone: All Things Bright and Beautiful Headstone: All Things Bright and Beautiful Sat, 16 Sep 2017 05:22:02 +0000 Our understanding of death is not just informed by the people around us. Animals also play a role in our experiences of mortality.

For this episode, I put together three stories exploring this theme.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

]]> Our understanding of death is not just informed by the people around us. Animals also play a role in our experiences of mortality.

For this episode, I put together three stories exploring this theme.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

]]> 34:31 false 2 6 full Human/Ordinary Our understanding of death is not just informed by the people around us. Animals also play a role in our experiences of mortality. For this episode, I put together three stories exploring this theme. Music by Kent Sutherland.Our understanding of death is not just informed by the people around us. Animals also play a role in our experiences of mortality. For this episode, I put together three stories exploring this theme. Music by Kent Sutherland. Episode 11 - Headstone: The King Headstone: The King Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:29:48 +0000 Most of the graves in any cemetery are the final resting places for the persons remembered there. But for one headstone in Melbourne that isn't the case. For the person is buried 1000s of kilometres away, at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee.

This is the story behind the Elvis Presley memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery.

]]> Most of the graves in any cemetery are the final resting places for the persons remembered there. But for one headstone in Melbourne that isn't the case. For the person is buried 1000s of kilometres away, at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee.

This is the story behind the Elvis Presley memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery.

]]> 27:25 false 2 5 full Sam Loy Most of the graves in any cemetery are the final resting places for the persons remembered there. But for one headstone in Melbourne that isn't the case. For the person is buried 1000s of kilometres away, at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee. This is the story behind the Elvis Presley memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery.Most of the graves in any cemetery are the final resting places for the persons remembered there. But for one headstone in Melbourne that isn't the case. For the person is buried 1000s of kilometres away, at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee. This is the story behind the Elvis Presley memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery. Episode 10 - Headstone: Breath and Bone Episode 10 - Headstone: Breath and Bone Sun, 09 Jul 2017 02:08:10 +0000 When Jessie Williams was 30 years old, she lost her first child at birth. The grief she experienced after was painful, enlightening, and ultimately re-formative. 

This is her story.

Jessie is the CEO of the Groundswell Project, a not-for-profit interested in changing the way Australians do death and dying.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

]]> When Jessie Williams was 30 years old, she lost her first child at birth. The grief she experienced after was painful, enlightening, and ultimately re-formative.

This is her story.

Jessie is the CEO of the Groundswell Project, a not-for-profit interested in changing the way Australians do death and dying.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

]]> 31:00 false full When Jessie Williams was 30 years old, she lost her first child at birth. The grief she experienced after was painful, enlightening, and ultimately re-formative.  This is her story. Jessie is the CEO of the Groundswell Project, a not-for-profit interested in changing the way Australians do death and dying. Original music by Kent Sutherland.When Jessie Williams was 30 years old, she lost her first child at birth. The grief she experienced after was painful, enlightening, and ultimately re-formative.  This is her story. Jessie is the CEO of the Groundswell Project, a not-for-profit interested in changing the way Australians do death and dying. Original music by Kent Sutherland. Episode 09 - Headstone: That Insidious Thing Episode 09 - Headstone: That Insidious Thing Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:02:37 +0000 This is the story of Mary and Brian Hill, as told by Mary.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Mary Hill for her sharing, and to the memory of Brian Hill.

For more information on the story or the podcast, visit www.humanordinary.com

]]> This is the story of Mary and Brian Hill, as told by Mary.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

Thanks to Mary Hill for her sharing, and to the memory of Brian Hill.

For more information on the story or the podcast, visit www.humanordinary.com

]]> 33:44 false full This is the story of Mary and Brian Hill, as told by Mary. Original music by Kent Sutherland. Thanks to Mary Hill for her sharing, and to the memory of Brian Hill. For more information on the story or the podcast, visit www.humanordinary.comThis is the story of Mary and Brian Hill, as told by Mary. Original music by Kent Sutherland. Thanks to Mary Hill for her sharing, and to the memory of Brian Hill. For more information on the story or the podcast, visit www.humanordinary.com Episode 08 - Headstone: The Chinese Mystery Episode 08 - Headstone: The Chinese Mystery Sun, 30 Apr 2017 01:34:03 +0000 In the first episode of the Headstone Series, I stumble onto a mysterious memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery, and try to get to the bottom of its meaning and origin.

Original music by Kent Sutherland

]]> In the first episode of the Headstone Series, I stumble onto a mysterious memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery, and try to get to the bottom of its meaning and origin.

Original music by Kent Sutherland

]]> 34:13 false full In the first episode of the Headstone Series, I stumble onto a mysterious memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery, and try to get to the bottom of its meaning and origin. Original music by Kent SutherlandIn the first episode of the Headstone Series, I stumble onto a mysterious memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery, and try to get to the bottom of its meaning and origin. Original music by Kent Sutherland Episode 07 - Headstone: Intro Episode 07 - Headstone: Intro Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:03:09 +0000 An introduction to the second season of Human/Ordinary. Kicks off in May.

]]> An introduction to the second season of Human/Ordinary. Kicks off in May.

]]> 04:31 false full An introduction to the second season of Human/Ordinary. Kicks off in May.An introduction to the second season of Human/Ordinary. Kicks off in May. Episode 06 - An Extraordinary Thing (Part Three): The Naturopath and The Activist Episode 06 - An Extraordinary Thing (Part Three): The Naturopath and The Activist Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:27:32 +0000 The third and final part of my series exploring issues around meat-eating.

I get knowledge from Jad Patrick, a naturopath, and Dr. Tamasin Ramsay, an environmental anthropologist and activist, about the health and environmental impacts of chowing down on a steak.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

For additional content relating to this episode, please visit here.

]]> The third and final part of my series exploring issues around meat-eating.

I get knowledge from Jad Patrick, a naturopath, and Dr. Tamasin Ramsay, an environmental anthropologist and activist, about the health and environmental impacts of chowing down on a steak.

Original music by Kent Sutherland.

For additional content relating to this episode, please visit here.

]]> 30:23 true full The third and final part of my series exploring issues around meat-eating. I get knowledge from Jad Patrick, a naturopath, and Dr. Tamasin Ramsay, an environmental anthropologist and activist, about the health and environmental impacts of chowing down on a steak. Original music by Kent Sutherland. For additional content relating to this episode, please visit here.The third and final part of my series exploring issues around meat-eating. I get knowledge from Jad Patrick, a naturopath, and Dr. Tamasin Ramsay, an environmental anthropologist and activist, about the health and environmental impacts of chowing down on a steak. Original music by Kent Sutherland. For additional content relating to this episode, please visit here. Episode 05 - The Flight of the Family Episode 05 - The Flight of the Family Tue, 08 Nov 2016 02:08:22 +0000 While on our first flight with our baby daughter, I contemplate my totally rational fear of flying. Should be emotional.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

Pictures to accompany story here.

]]> While on our first flight with our baby daughter, I contemplate my totally rational fear of flying. Should be emotional.

Music by Kent Sutherland.

Pictures to accompany story here.

]]> 07:56 true full While on our first flight with our baby daughter, I contemplate my totally rational fear of flying. Should be emotional. Music by Kent Sutherland. Pictures to accompany story here.While on our first flight with our baby daughter, I contemplate my totally rational fear of flying. Should be emotional. Music by Kent Sutherland. Pictures to accompany story here. Episode 04 - Pride, Passion and Glory Episode 04 - Pride, Passion and Glory Sun, 02 Oct 2016 11:43:17 +0000 For this story, I spent two banner-making nights with the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, and hung out with them at the final game of the year.

I was really interested in exploring how their support has fared in the wake of the drug scandal and a season of disappointment on the field. I was honestly a little surprised to find such an outpouring of love and passion for the team amongst the supporters. While I was hoping to find someone with something a little negative to say about the team and the past three years, I was left wanting.

My thanks go to the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, particularly Glenda Wade, Ricky Wheeler and Cheryl Trott.

This episode contains soundbites from content owned by afl.com.au, Channel 9 (Footy Classified), and Fox Footy.

Pictures to accompany the story can be found here.

]]> For this story, I spent two banner-making nights with the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, and hung out with them at the final game of the year.

I was really interested in exploring how their support has fared in the wake of the drug scandal and a season of disappointment on the field. I was honestly a little surprised to find such an outpouring of love and passion for the team amongst the supporters. While I was hoping to find someone with something a little negative to say about the team and the past three years, I was left wanting.

My thanks go to the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, particularly Glenda Wade, Ricky Wheeler and Cheryl Trott.

This episode contains soundbites from content owned by afl.com.au, Channel 9 (Footy Classified), and Fox Footy.

Pictures to accompany the story can be found here.

]]> 37:23 false full For this story, I spent two banner-making nights with the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, and hung out with them at the final game of the year. I was really interested in exploring how their support has fared in the wake of the drug scandal and a season of disappointment on the field. I was honestly a little surprised to find such an outpouring of love and passion for the team amongst the supporters. While I was hoping to find someone with something a little negative to say about the team and the past three years, I was left wanting. My thanks go to the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, particularly Glenda Wade, Ricky Wheeler and Cheryl Trott. This episode contains soundbites from content owned by afl.com.au, Channel 9 (Footy Classified), and Fox Footy. Pictures to accompany the story can be found here.For this story, I spent two banner-making nights with the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, and hung out with them at the final game of the year. I was really interested in exploring how their support has fared in the wake of the drug scandal and a season of disappointment on the field. I was honestly a little surprised to find such an outpouring of love and passion for the team amongst the supporters. While I was hoping to find someone with something a little negative to say about the team and the past three years, I was left wanting. My thanks go to the Essendon Bombers cheer squad, particularly Glenda Wade, Ricky Wheeler and Cheryl Trott. This episode contains soundbites from content owned by afl.com.au, Channel 9 (Footy Classified), and Fox Footy. Pictures to accompany the story can be found here. Episode 03 - An Extraordinary Thing (Part Two): At Least We Don't Slaughter Dolphins Episode 03 - An Extraordinary Thing (Part Two): At Least We Don't Slaughter Dolphins Sun, 04 Sep 2016 02:11:27 +0000 In the first part of this series, I watched a cow being slaughtered and butchered.

In this second part, I talk to four friends to find out what their views are and why they make the eating choices they do.

Featuring Rosie Joyce, Matt Whitmore, Nicole Rodger, and Kent Sutherland.

]]> In the first part of this series, I watched a cow being slaughtered and butchered.

In this second part, I talk to four friends to find out what their views are and why they make the eating choices they do.

Featuring Rosie Joyce, Matt Whitmore, Nicole Rodger, and Kent Sutherland.

]]> 22:13 false full In the first part of this series, I watched a cow being slaughtered and butchered. In this second part, I talk to four friends to find out what their views are and why they make the eating choices they do. Featuring Rosie Joyce, Matt Whitmore, Nicole Rodger, and Kent Sutherland.In the first part of this series, I watched a cow being slaughtered and butchered. In this second part, I talk to four friends to find out what their views are and why they make the eating choices they do. Featuring Rosie Joyce, Matt Whitmore, Nicole Rodger, and Kent Sutherland. Episode 02 - Whose Flags? Episode 02 - Whose Flags? Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:10:51 +0000 In a follow-up of sorts to Episode 00, I visit another protest to get a better understanding of the motivations of the right-wingers.

In the end, I also get a better understanding of myself.

For pictures to accompany this story, click here.

]]> In a follow-up of sorts to Episode 00, I visit another protest to get a better understanding of the motivations of the right-wingers.

In the end, I also get a better understanding of myself.

For pictures to accompany this story, click here.

]]> 07:12 true full In a follow-up of sorts to Episode 00, I visit another protest to get a better understanding of the motivations of the right-wingers. In the end, I also get a better understanding of myself. For pictures to accompany this story, click here.In a follow-up of sorts to Episode 00, I visit another protest to get a better understanding of the motivations of the right-wingers. In the end, I also get a better understanding of myself. For pictures to accompany this story, click here. Episode 01 - An Extraordinary Thing (Part One): Killing Dotcom Episode 01 - An Extraordinary Thing (Part One): Killing Dotcom Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:15:49 +0000 I'm a bit interested in questioning why I do what I do. That's a big question, so a smaller one, is why I eat what I eat. I eat beef, so in the first part of this short series, I go watch a cow being slaughtered.

Check out a couple of graphic pictures to accompany this story here.

]]> I'm a bit interested in questioning why I do what I do. That's a big question, so a smaller one, is why I eat what I eat. I eat beef, so in the first part of this short series, I go watch a cow being slaughtered.

Check out a couple of graphic pictures to accompany this story here.

]]> 15:30 false full I'm a bit interested in questioning why I do what I do. That's a big question, so a smaller one, is why I eat what I eat. I eat beef, so in the first part of this short series, I go watch a cow being slaughtered. Check out a couple of graphic pictures to accompany this story here.I'm a bit interested in questioning why I do what I do. That's a big question, so a smaller one, is why I eat what I eat. I eat beef, so in the first part of this short series, I go watch a cow being slaughtered. Check out a couple of graphic pictures to accompany this story here. Episode 00 - Big Trouble in Little Coburg Episode 00 - Big Trouble in Little Coburg Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:54:51 +0000 In the Melbourne suburb of Coburg in late May of 2016, hundreds of angry people with opposing political views came together. No one was really there for a calm and civil discussion. I talk to people from both sides to find out what motivated them to come.

Check out some pictures to accompany this story here.

]]> In the Melbourne suburb of Coburg in late May of 2016, hundreds of angry people with opposing political views came together. No one was really there for a calm and civil discussion. I talk to people from both sides to find out what motivated them to come.

Check out some pictures to accompany this story here.

]]> 22:10 true full In the Melbourne suburb of Coburg in late May of 2016, hundreds of angry people with opposing political views came together. No one was really there for a calm and civil discussion. I talk to people from both sides to find out what motivated them to come. Check out some pictures to accompany this story here.In the Melbourne suburb of Coburg in late May of 2016, hundreds of angry people with opposing political views came together. No one was really there for a calm and civil discussion. I talk to people from both sides to find out what motivated them to come. Check out some pictures to accompany this story here.