#TaylorSwift #ShakeItOff #MiaIsoardi #TaylorSwiftExperience #concert #livemusic # I sat down to chat to Mia Isoardi, lead singer for the Australian based, Taylor Swift Tribute Show - Shake It Off. You can learn how she got started as a Taylor Swift tribute artist, what she loves about performing and what it's like singing to a concert of young kids compared to an over 18's gig. Shake It Off - The Taylor Swift Experience are performing a series of concerts and you can...

Wow it feels good to be releasing a new podcast episode after I don't know how long. In this episode of Jade Talks Stuff, I talk about my new book, Drunk Love Sober Death, including reading several poems from it. I refer to a previous podcast episode, which you can find here. Most importantly, you can buy my book from my website https://jadejackson.com.au/books and all major book retailers including Amazon, Book Depository, Apple, Google Play and Barnes and Noble, plus you can order it from...

Hello and welcome to the first episode in a series about brains; specifically how amazing they are. How often do you actually think about your brain and all it can do? What's weird if you think about it, this episode is essentially my brain talking about itself. There's much to discover and discuss when it comes to brains but understanding how brains work is fundamental to ensuring we live our best lives possible. I'm not sure exactly how any episodes there are going to be about the brain,...

Words are powerful tools, use them wisely. As such, poetry is the ultimate craft. Using words to create powerful emotions and to evoke physical sensations like goosebumps is almost witchcraft. In this podcast episode hear what inspired me to write my first poem, how poetry shaped my writing career, and you’ll also learn how to create your own beautiful poem. Anyone can write poetry after listening to this podcast episode. If you want to know more poetry terms, you’ll find an online...

Did you know, two orcas terrorized the great whites of South Africa by killing them and removing only their livers? Find out more fascinating facts about orcas in this episode of Jade Talks Stuff. As promised, all references mentioned in the podcast can be found on the following links: Travelosophy #14 My first encounter with wild orcas in Alaska >> https://jadejackson.com.au/alaska/ To watch the Netflix movie, The Lighthouse of the Orcas >>...

Apologies I didn’t post a Jade Talks Stuff podcast episode last month. I lost two friends, who both lived overseas. Jennifer Olsen was 42 (Chicago), and Chris Dawson was 39 (Wellington). This episode explains my biggest fear, how I found out, and the story of Jen and I. I’m in the middle of recording a full Jade Talks Stuff Episode about Orcas, which you can expect within a day or so. Say hi on twitter @jadekinsjackson or head to my website https://jadejackson.com.au To view Jennifer’s...

How is it possible to stop drinking alcohol? Contrary to popular beliefs, it’s entirely possible to live without alcohol. You can celebrate, watch sports, relax, be romantic and even enjoy New Years without an alcoholic drink. How? and more importantly why stop drinking alcohol? In this podcast episode I talk about how I have been almost six years alcohol-free (and counting) and the joys and benefits that has brought to my life. You don’t have to hit rock bottom to remove alcohol, you just...

In 2013 my parent’s house burnt down and we lost everything. Even though I was living in New Zealand, before I moved, I stored everything I owned in their attic. So 30+ years of stuff, was now all gone. Despite the initial tragedy, and thankfully all my family was fine; however there was an unexpected positive outcome from it. Losing all my stuff meant I came to realise that stuff doesn’t really matter. It doesn’t define us, it doesn’t make us a better person. Sure it was devastating to...

You’ve arrived for your relaxing tropical getaway, you’re having breakfast when an earthquake strikes! What do you do? In this episode hear what to plan, how to prepare, and why you should practice in the event you find yourself in a disaster zone whilst on holiday. As an Australian, I’d never considered what an earthquake might be like, or what I should do if there’s a tsunami, until I had lived in an earthquake prone area. With the recent earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi in Indonesia, I...

In this episode, I share how the Fast and the Furious movie franchise changed my life. It’s not just a bunch of action movies with fast cars, it’s more like catching up with old friends. If you’ve never seen these movies, or even if you’re a fan, hear fascinating tidbits learnt from watching every movie, multiple times, including all the DVD extras. You’ll hear about the comraderie, the stunts, without any major spoilers, because ultimately I want you to be inspired, to watch all of them, and...

It’s time to talk about death. Not because I’m I’m dying (well, we all are really) but because it’s unavoidable. There is no escape from death’s clutches, and by not talking about death, we’re missing opportunities, to ensure we live our best life possible. This episode all started because of an app that helpfully reminds me five times a day, that I’m going to die. The impact of this has been bigger than I imagined. I also chat to Margot, a freelance writer from Georgia, USA who along with...

In Jade Talks Clouds, you’ll hear be inspired to look up, and admire the beauty of clouds. You’ll learn the basic cloud types, and more importantly why you should add cloud spotting to your hobby repertoire. Regardless of where you are, who you are, or your political stance, clouds are above it all, free for anyone to admire. Without clouds the world would be a sad and unhappy place. There’d be less marriage proposals, art, poetry or songs. In a world where nothing is free, clouds are beyond...

In Jade Talks Water, hear about some of the scary ways that water is being stolen, and the impact of an event last century is only being realised now, and it could lead to the start of global water wars. In most modern cities, we don’t think twice about turning on a tap, and having 24 hour access to water, but how many think about where it comes from or how much there is in storage. As climate change modifies our rainfall patterns, it’s no longer a luxury to presume water will always be there...

In the first episode of my new podcast Jade Talks Stuff, I talk sharks. It’s time to overcome our hysteria and unsubstantiated fear of sharks, and instead show them the protection that is deserved and needed. Just because they don’t have the cute and cuddly factor (although anyone who’s ever seen a zebra shark or a tawny nurse shark might agree they fit that category). Every year sharks are slautered in the millions for their fins alone, and their numbers are being decimated. Contrary to...