Hall Stories
Hall Stories
Podcast Description
Comedian, writer & actor Damian Callinan, has got his hands on the master key to every hall in Australia and has decided to tell their story one by one. After immersing himself in the community of a particular hall or meeting place, he'll deliver a curated episode based on interviews with locals, field research and forensically going through other people's stuff. Hall Stories documents the history, characters, events, quirks, yarns and the important role that the hall plays in Australian life. damiancallinan.substack.com
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The podcast focuses on the historical significance and community roles of Australian halls, with episodes detailing events like the Tallygaroopna Memorial Hall's centenary celebrations and the quirky rivalry reflected in the Yando Hall football melee. It explores themes such as local folklore, architectural uniqueness, and the social dynamics surrounding these halls.
Comedian, writer & actor Damian Callinan, has got his hands on the master key to every hall in Australia and has decided to tell their story one by one. After immersing himself in the community of a particular hall or meeting place, he’ll deliver a curated episode based on interviews with locals, field research and forensically going through other people’s stuff. Hall Stories documents the history, characters, events, quirks, yarns and the important role that the hall plays in Australian life.
How did a piece of abstract art manage to win first prize at the Omeo Art Show? Why did George Legge disastrously abandon his post when cooking the pig on the spit at the Masonic Installation Ball? How many local blokes met their wives by waiting at the bus stop for the new nurses & teachers to arrive? All these questions & more will be answered in this Omeo High Plains edition of Hall Stories.
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