Celebrate a full year of Pain In The Arts as Lyndon and Brea look back on 52 weeks of creative pursuit. Revisit the moments that resonated most, including their most popular episode, "Is Life Art?" (remembering Salima), and the high-energy session with writer Dom Shorthouse. From the professional highs of touring with Gretta Ziller and playing festival stages to the precarious repairs of a vintage Jayswan camper, the duo discusses the beauty of fitting art into the chaotic reality of real life. Plus, a look at their growing Patreon community and what’s in store for 2026.

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What gives you permission to take the riskier creative choice? In this episode, Lyndon and Brea explore that question with Dom—a chef, author, and social entrepreneur who's lived by the principle that the bolder option is almost always the better one, whether in music, art, or life itself. They discuss why taking risks matters even when there's no audience, no stakes, nothing to lose but time—and why sometimes the most worthwhile creative act is one you do purely for yourself. From co-writing a novel with a friend to moving to Cambodia, Dom shares how embracing the uncomfortable—and trusting that it might matter, even if you never see the impact—has become the through-line of his life. A conversation about permission, creativity, and the riskier path forward.

Dom Shorthouse on Instagram @domshorthouse

Ryan Wasoba on Instagram @ryanwasoba

Listen to Ryan Wasoba's 19 Second Songs Vol 1 here: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/19-second-songs-vol-1-ep/1454192831

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Lyndon and Breallyn mark their 50th episode with a low-key celebration and turn their attention to the crush of Christmas - end-of-year events, family gatherings, school break-ups, gifts, obligations, all piling into the calendar. They talk about how these commitments can derail creative routines, unsettle the rhythm of the work, and crowd out the hours artists fight to protect. But they also trace the other side of it: why these occasions exist, why humans need them, and how communal moments—messy as they can be - remain vital to our wellbeing.

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In this episode, Lyndon and Breallyn swap the pressure of "making it big" for the peace of finding your ‘place’. Lyndon shares his recent experience at the Troubadour Weekend at the Burke and Wills Winery, which offered a fresh perspective on what it really means to be an artist. They discuss the exhausting advice creators often hear—like needing a "gimmick" or a "hit song"—and why that competitive, individualistic mindset can be so damaging.

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More about Ceri Hand here https://cerihand.com

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Lyndon and Breallyn chat with Brett Wood, one of Australia's finest blues guitarists and long-time collaborator with Pete Murray. Brett shares his remarkable journey from a passionate young guitarist who wrote fan letters to Tommy Emmanuel, to becoming a respected session and touring musician, and now launching his solo career as a singer-songwriter.

The conversation explores Brett's nearly two-decade partnership with Pete Murray—including his contributions to the acclaimed Blue Sky Blue album—his fourteen years with Melbourne rock band Electric Mary, and the inspiration behind his debut single "Real Piece of Work."

Brett shares candid insights about working with legendary drummer Chris Layton and the vulnerability of releasing his own material after years as a supporting musician.

An engaging, deeply musical conversation about artistry, mentorship and life in the Australian music scene.

Connect with Brett Wood

Website: www.brettwood.com

Social Media: @brettwoodmusic (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)

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Dulgubarra-Yidinji writer, journalist, and marketer Skye Cusack joins the podcast to share her unique and inspiring creative journey. Skye details her powerful path from being unhoused as a teenager to becoming a copywriter, buying her first house, and landing a major publishing contract for her debut novel. She opens up about discovering her authentic voice, tackling heavy themes like cultural disconnection and mental health in her work. Skye also discusses surviving multiple manuscript rewrites and shares the tale of a lone Suzuki Swift, floating down Broome's own Chinatown.

Skye Cusack on ABC

The Dangers Of Just One Person - by Skye Cusack

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Lyndon and Brea explore creative routines versus spontaneity, examining how different artists work - from Jack Kerouac's three-week feverish writing sprint to Haruki Murakami's unwavering 4am schedule. Through examples including Jackson Pollock's action painting and Stephen King's 2000-words-every-day discipline, they unpack the science behind routine (reduced decision fatigue, incremental creativity) and spontaneity (the incubation effect, breakthrough moments). Lyndon shares his studio approach of capitalizing on spontaneous ideas, while Brea reveals her struggle to abandon household tasks when inspiration strikes.

Pain In The Arts is a Creative Life Chronicles production.

Support the show, access exclusive content, or explore our free tier on Patreon:

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For more from Creative Life Chronicles (website coming soon!) and the Pain In The Arts podcast, visit our website:

http://www.paininthearts.life

Recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording Room.

Original theme music by Lyndon Wesley:

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Lyndon shares his first bass gig experience in tiny Patchewollock before celebrating crucial news: the Australian government has protected copyright laws from AI data mining. Lyndon and Brea discuss the Productivity Commission's controversial proposal, what authors like Hannah Kent and Tim Winton have already had stolen, and why this matters for culture beyond economics. They explore what artists need going forward and conclude with Brea's hopeful vision for a future that values human-made content.

Pain In The Arts is a Creative Life Chronicles production.

Support the show, access exclusive content, or explore our free tier on Patreon:

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For more from Creative Life Chronicles (website coming soon!) and the Pain In The Arts podcast, visit our website:

http://www.paininthearts.life

Recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording Room.

Original theme music by Lyndon Wesley:

http://www.lyndonwesley.com

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