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These podcasts feature interviews and special moments from 921, a community radio program on OCR FM (98.3FM Colac & District, 88.7FM along the Coast, streaming online at www.ocrfm.org.au) that plays listener song requests, community information and interviews local people about community groups, sporting clubs and community events.
Leave song requests or book in for a community interview now by emailing [email protected] or by posting on the Facebook page. 921 airs 9am to 1pm Saturdays on OCR FM.
Camperdown Robert Burns Festival
Jonathan chats with Jordy, Merran and Peter from the Camperdown Robert Burns Festival about all the different events and activities happening in Camperdown across June 29th to July 2nd. For more information and ticketing details head to https://camperdownburnsfestival.com.au/ or the Facebook page.
07:0424/06/2023
Snowy and the Seven Cool Dudes
Writer, producer and performer Alli Pope chats to Jof about the upcoming performance of Snowy and the Seven Cool Dudes at COPACC on Wednesday 28th of June.
Tickets and more information can be found at https://www.copacc.com.au/THEATRE-SEASON-2023/SNOWY-AND-THE-7-COOL-DUDES-2023
05:5517/06/2023
Steve Bell Project
Steve chats to Jof about his music writing career and influences, as well as the release of his latest track It's a Dream.
Find out more about Steve and his music at https://stevebellprojects.com/
09:1617/06/2023
Susan Muranty
Susan speaks to Jof about the release of her recent album and it's lead single Ruby Ruby.
Find more of her music here https://www.susanmuranty.com/
09:2510/06/2023
Leigh Plowman - Dry Eye Disease
Colac optometrist Leigh Plowman chats about Optometry Australia’s Dry Eye Guide and the recent announcement that Victorians now have access to a new chronic severe dry eye disease treatment listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
07:0710/06/2023
Community Hub Inc - Volunteer Community Directory Launch
Colac Community Hub Inc Centre Manager Rachel Wood chats to Jof about the launch of an updated and expanded community directory and new webpage dedicated to volunteering on Community Hub Inc’s website. The launch will be on Tuesday 13th of June at COPACC and the new information will be available at the Hub's website http://www.communityhubinc.org.au/
07:1910/06/2023
Rachael Coltrona
Rachaela chats to Jof about her debut release 'Complicated'
Fin her music and more information at https://www.rachaelcoltrona.com/
09:3203/06/2023
Anirban Jee
Anirban chats to Jof about his recent release 'You on my Side'.
For more of his story and music visit https://www.anirbanjee.com/
06:0513/05/2023
Law Week - Colac
Barwon Community Legal Service's Community Development Manager Alex Jones chats to Jof about two events occuring during Law Week in Colac:
Monday 15th May - Free legal 'Health Check' at the Colac Neighbourhood House between 12pm and 3pm.
Tuesday 16th May - Barwon Warm Safe Home Community Project at Colac Library between 1pm and 3pm.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/barwoncls
05:0413/05/2023
Castle Hughes
Jof chats to Castle about her recent release 'Mine' and catches up on some of her journey since last they spoke late last year.
Check out the rest of her tunes at https://www.castlehughes.com.au/
08:1406/05/2023
Avalanche
Avalanche chat about the legacy of their band name, pub rock and upcoming gigs.
06:0929/04/2023
Camperdown Theatre Company 75th Anniversary
Toby McKenzie from Camperdown Theatre Company speaks to Jof about the upcoming 75th anniversary performance and reunion.
Tickets and more information available at https://www.facebook.com/camperdowntheatreco or https://www.camperdowntheatrecompany.com.au/current-show
05:2929/04/2023
Mothers Day Classic
Amy chats to Jof about the upcoming Mother's Day Classic in Colac.
Find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/MDC.colac and register for the event at https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/vic-colac
05:4628/04/2023
SES Colac
Stephen 'Pumpkin' Pefanis dropped in to the studio for a catch up after the Good Friday Appeal and Colac Truck and Ute Show, plus some timely reminders as we head into the colder, wetter months.
04:5308/04/2023
Colac Otway Arts Trail
As the school holidays approach, Lynne Richardson talks about the upcoming Colac Otway Arts Trail
Stay update at https://www.facebook.com/Colacotwayartstrail
07:5401/04/2023
Corangamite Film Society
Simon phones in to give an update on the current Corangamite Film Society season and the upcoming screenings as part of Thursday Pictures.
More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/CorangamiteFilmSociety
04:1101/04/2023
Burnsy
Burnsy chats about his recent release 'Afraid of Sharks'.
Follow his work at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100023081301983
04:2401/04/2023
Dig It Detecting
Luke Phillips drops in to chat about foraging and unearthing local history, plus an upcoming episode of 'The Weekend Prospector' on 7mate.
Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/DIGITDETECTING
13:4601/04/2023
Community of Love and Charity
Ava Schram dropped in to the studio to have a chat about her line of t-shirts and hoodies being sold to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal.
You can purchase here https://borneapparel.com.au/product-category/community-of-love-and-charity/ or make a direct donation to her Good Friday Appeal page at
03:2504/03/2023
Let's Talk - Movie Screening
Mel Duve chats to Jof about the upcoming movie screening of 'The Whale' at Colac Cinemas on Friday 3rd of March.
03:4525/02/2023
Lark
Lark chats to Jof about the release of her latest track 'Unicorn'
Find more of Lark's music here https://www.facebook.com/lalalarkmusic/
05:5318/02/2023
Toni Childs
Jof chats to Toni Childs about her musical tour which is coming to COPACC on Saturday 4th of March, as well as the plans for the release of her next albums and the environmental message behind them.
Tickets available at https://ocrfm.org.au/calendar/improvaganza/34084/
More information about 'It's a Beautiful Noise' and future projects visit https://www.tonichilds.com/2019/09/18/its-all-a-beautiful-noise-preorder/
11:2118/02/2023
Sons of Sun
Keiran Carroll phones in to chat about the play profiling the life of the man who discovered Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Howlin' Wolf.
Sons of Sun is playing at COPACC on Sunday 26th of February - tickets available at https://www.copacc.com.au/Theatre-Season/SONS-OF-SUN
05:5711/02/2023
James Kelly
James phones in to 921 from the US to discuss the release of his track 'Hold Me Close'
Check out more of his tunes at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5w6smO5ALw7Zridxu6XTFQ
05:0611/02/2023
Kana Festival 2023
Lyn Russell from the Colac Kana Festival chats about the 'circus' themed festival for 2023.
For more information about becoming a sponsor, parade participant, Fair in the Square vendor or entertainer on the community stage head to https://www.facebook.com/KanaFestivalColac
06:3804/02/2023
Camp Quality Convoy
Troy Jones phones in to talk about the upcoming Camp Quality Geelong Convoy.
More details at https://www.facebook.com/groups/171124694880797
06:2104/02/2023
Colac Braves Baseball Club
Brendan Delorenzo chats to Jof about the 2023 local baseball season, training and recruitment of a female team for the competition.
For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/ColacBravesBaseballClub
03:2704/02/2023
Otway Trail Run 2023
Geoff De La Rue drops in to chat about registering for the Colac Rotary Otway Trail Run, helping to raise funds for the Colac Area Health Foundation.
Registration and more information available at https://www.facebook.com/rotarycolac
02:3528/01/2023
Colac Players - 80th Anniversary
Rhonda Mahoney dropped in to the studio to chat to Jonathan about the upcoming performance of 'Cosi' and the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Colac Players.
Details on auditions and more information available at https://www.facebook.com/colacplayers
07:4221/01/2023
Volunteer for the Colac and Apollo Bay Home Library Service
Laura Pugliese the Geelong Regional Library Community Outreach coordinator speaks to Jonathan about the local service and volunteering opportunities to help deliver library materials to members of the community who are unable to access their local library due to ill health or mobility challenges.
For more information about volunteering for the service please contact Mary at the Home Library Service in Colac on 5231 4613 or email [email protected]
07:0320/01/2023
Colac Otway Shire Award Nominations
Kate Hanson phones in to discuss the 2023 Colac Otway Shire Community Awards.
Digital nominations are available here https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Council-the-shire/Permits-applications-forms/Community-Awards-Nominations
07:0714/01/2023
Colac Neighbourhood House
Julie drops in for a chat about what's happening and coming up at the Colac Neighbourhood House.
Stay updated at https://www.facebook.com/cnhouse
08:3414/01/2023
L2P Driver Mentor Program
Colac Otway L2P Program Coordinator Bhakti De Bon chats about the local program training mentors and drivers.
More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/ColacOtwayL2P/
08:0407/01/2023
Cororooke Brolga Festival
Cororooke Hall Committee's Geoff Robinson talks about the upcoming celebrations in Cororooke on January 28th, including an art exhibition, community market, Op Shop fashion parade and the the unveiling of a new mural.
06:3707/01/2023
Lazy Guns
Jack from the Lazy Guns chats about being in a band with his brothers and the release of their track 'I Like It When I'm with You'
Find out more about their tunes here https://linktr.ee/lazyguns
06:2424/12/2022
ƵOE
ƵOE chats to Jof about her debut single 'Fire'
Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/ZOEfromearth
12:0617/12/2022
Snakes!
Jof chats with local snake catcher Benny McNamara about the return of snake season as the weather warms up and what locals can do to stay safe.
Stay up to date with local sightings at https://www.facebook.com/groups/369935497430518/
07:4417/12/2022
Shaun Kirk
Shaun discusses his current Australian tour 'Holding On to Hope' which will be at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery on Friday 2nd of December.
Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/844925426490709
07:1026/11/2022
Christmas on Curdie
Sheralee speaks to Jof about the upcoming Christmas festivities in Cobden.
Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1348869099255843
04:1226/11/2022
Platinum Parade
Mark from Platinum Parade chats to Jof about their recent release 'Amore Mio'.
Platinum Parade Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DvLMK450qcTz0Sz0IdQYw
https://www.platinumparade.com/
03:4426/11/2022
Cobden Rotary Mini Golf
Gary Kimber from Cobden Rotary Club talks about the local mini golf course that the Rotary Club manages, and the community benefits that result from the funds raised.
For information and bookings visit https://www.facebook.com/CobdenMiniGolf
04:1819/11/2022
Colac Players - On with the Show
Colac Players President and performer David McKenzie chats about the upcoming Colac Players performance 'On with the Show' which is playing at Birregurra Hall on the 24th, 25th and 26th of November.
Tickets are available at Cowlick Bookshop or www.trybooking.com/CDBJV
06:5318/11/2022
Roy Best - A Very COPACC Christmas
Roy Best speaks about the Morning Music Christmas show coming up at COPACC on the 30th November.
For tickets and more information visit https://www.copacc.com.au/Theatre-Season/A-VERY-COPACC-CHRISTMAS
05:5318/11/2022
Pay It Forward
Kelly Kerr chats about the 'Pay It Forward' voucher initiative in Colac. Donations can be made at Bella Hope Coffee, Hulms Bakery, Jo's Pantry, Colac Toyworld, Garden of Eden and Murnane's Country Fresh Meats. Vouchers are donated to Colac Neighbourhood House, Salvation Army and St Vinnies.
04:0612/11/2022
Colac Rural Australians for Refugees
Rosie popped in to OCR FM to chat about the newly formed Colac branch of Rural Australians for Refugees and their upcoming film screening.
Find more information here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086681021536
05:4228/10/2022
Cobden Funday Sunday
Sheralee dropped in to OCR FM to have a chat about the Cobden Funday Sunday.
Stay updated via their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cobdenpioneerpark
05:2428/10/2022
Scouts Haunted House fundraiser
Maree Powell drops in to chat to Jof about the Scouts Haunted House
09:4615/10/2022
Love Your Bookshop Day
Jof chats to Ana (Jordie from Cowlick Bookshop) about the local celebrations for Love Your Bookshop Day.
https://www.facebook.com/CowLickBookshopColac
03:4607/10/2022
Big Fiddle Little Fiddle
Jof chats to Louise Godwin, one half of Big Fiddle Little Fiddle about their performance at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery.
Big Fiddle Little Fiddle, co-founded and directed by Louise Godwin (cello) and Jessica Foot (violin), has a reputation for joyful performances featuring eclectic fiddling styles, classical sensibilities, driving rhythms, and inventive arrangements of original compositions. The duo pushes the sonic and creative boundaries of musical traditions and practices, collaborating with a tea party of musicians from diverse backgrounds in folk, traditional, improvisatory, baroque, classical and new music.
Saturday 8th October 7:30 PM, Carolyn Theatre Cororooke, tickets https://www.trybooking.com/CCHEX
07:3307/10/2022
Crystal McGrath
Crystal chats about her recent single 'Test Drive'
Find more information here https://www.crystalmcgrath.ca/
04:2424/09/2022