Becs and Indi here, dropping in to say a heartfelt thank you for listening to our seasonal SYN show! We have ticked off many 'bucket-list' agendas through this show and created a space to catch up with old friends and co-hosts. We hope that this series inspires the next generation of young media makers to share their voices and create content about content and ideas important to them.  Keep your ears open for a new podcast project we are currently creating ... hint ... it involves a lot of fast cars.  For now, farewell and thank you !  Music Credit: 'Eyeliner' via Purple Planet Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can I Kick It? - Yes you can! Today we reflect on finding our identity, and growing up during our time at SYN - the youth broadcaster that granted us so many personal & professional development opportunities.  Developing professional skills for radio and non-radio roles. Coming of age at SYN! Indie reflects on the SYN mentorship program. Music, movies & pop-culture influenced our teenage years.  Playlist: Tracks that make us think of our time as teens, and songs that describe how we feel when we're broadcasting.  If you're under 26 years old and want to gain media experience & training - check out syn.org.au/getinvolved for upcoming induction dates.  Produced by India Weaver and Rebecca Maakasa. Join us Sundays at 11am – Midday on SYN 90.7fm or stream via SYN.org.au We look forward to looking back with you! http://syn.org.au/show/the-retirement-village/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shik! Shak! Shok!  - Back in 2019 Becs and Maria Konidaris dreamed up a radio show that shared their love of Europe & Middle-Eastern culture. This was made possible thanks to SYN, as they created Culture Cult, a celebration of the European & Middle-Eastern regions, the people from these places and their contributions to society & culture.  Today on The Retirement Village, Maria joins Becs to reflect on their program that aired in 2019.  Catching up with writer & creative Maria, reflecting on our most memorable moments.Where are they now? Highlighting a couple of Culture Cult special friends including Nadine Lebde (Sydney), Ghyda Helou (Lebanon), Koraly Dimitriadis (Melbourne). Culture Cult Finale - the innovation of live content, folk dancing and belly dancing. Playlist: You'll hear songs in French, Arabic, Greek and Romanian - a sample of our favourite tracks aired on Culture Cult. You can hear all Culture Cult episodes here: https://omny.fm/shows/culture-cult  If you're under 26 years old and want to gain media experience - check out syn.org.au/getinvolved  for upcoming training induction dates.  Produced by India Weaver and Rebecca Maakasa. Join us Sundays at 11am – Midday on SYN 90.7fm or stream via SYN.org.au We look forward to looking back with you! http://syn.org.au/show/the-retirement-village/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ones That Got Away -  Building upon last week’s episode where we shared our interview tips for radio, we imagine what it would be like to present/produce programs that we did not get a chance to participate in at SYN. Sharing our passion for Formula 1 on SYN's flagship sports program The Sport's Desk. Becs Seasonal Pitch that never aired. Guests that we didn't get to interview. Playlist -  tracks that we did not get a chance to play on air during lockdown AND / OR songs by artists we never got to interview If you're under 26 years old and want to gain media experience & training - check out syn.org.au/getinvolved for upcoming induction dates.  Produced by India Weaver and Rebecca Maakasa. Join us Sundays at 11am – Midday on SYN 90.7fm or stream via SYN.org.au We look forward to looking back with you! http://syn.org.au/show/the-retirement-village/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SAY HELLO! This episode covers our top tips for interviewing on radio!  Preparing for a live radio interview. How to assist your guest to be comfortable on-air.When something goes wrong in an interview ...Radio Interviewers, we look up to!  The Retirement Village is a reflective space to look back on our time as volunteers, and catch up with the beautiful people we have met through community media. We will also share our media-making tips and tricks, as we pass the baton to the next generation of SYN Media volunteers! Produced by India Weaver and Rebecca Maakasa. Join us Sundays at 11am – Midday on SYN 90.7fm or stream via SYN.org.au We look forward to looking back with you! http://syn.org.au/show/the-retirement-village/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pack your backpack! We recall our best times outside the studio! Going to gigs, industry conferences, getting into the photography pit at music festivals and SYN Camp - the annual training and induction time for volunteers.   Indie talks about BIgSound - which brings together the music industry for a conference, interview opportunities and a music festival! Becs recalls a very sweet photography opportunity. What is SYN Camp?! Aimee Craig shares a dancing memory. NEMBC conference and DigiEngage 2019/2020Top Tips for applying for Media Accreditation.  Produced by India Weaver and Rebecca Maakasa for SYN Media - Australia's Largest Youth-Led broadcaster. The Retirement Village is a reflective space to look back on our time as volunteers, and catch up with the beautiful people we have met through community media. We will also share our media making tips and tricks, as we pass the baton to the next generation of SYN Media volunteers!  Join us Sundays at 11am - Midday on SYN 90.7fm  We look forward to looking back with you!  http://syn.org.au/show/the-retirement-village/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oops! I Did It Again! - This episode celebrates our mistakes on-air and we hear anecdotes from other SYNners about their most memorable mistakes and SYN, "Sins". Why do we love radio mistakes?India's Memorable Mistakes...Becs' Memorable Mistakes SYNners 'SINS' !  Produced by India Weaver and Rebecca Maakasa for SYN Media - Australia's Largest Youth-Led broadcaster. The Retirement Village is a reflective space to look back on our time as volunteers, and catch up with the beautiful people we have met through community media. We will also share our media making tips and tricks, as we pass the baton to the next generation of SYN Media volunteers!  Join us Sundays at 11am - Midday on SYN 90.7fm  We look forward to looking back with you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! This episode reflects on our favourite local artists and The Hoist - SYN's flagship program that profiles and champions emerging Aussie Artists.  What is The Hoist?India's memorable interview with Methyl Ethel Becs' memorable interview with Violent Soho in 2016 Catching up with Abbey Lew-Key, former co-host & producer on The Hoist! Produced by India Weaver and Rebecca Maakasa for SYN Media - Australia's Largest Youth-Led broadcaster. The Retirement Village is a reflective space to look back on our time as volunteers, and catch up with the beautiful people we have met through community media. We will also share our media making tips and tricks, as we pass the baton to the next generation of SYN Media volunteers!  Join us Sundays at 11am - Midday on SYN 90.7fm  We look forward to looking back with you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Produced by India Weaver and Rebecca Maakasa for SYN Media - Australia's Largest Youth-Led broadcaster. The Retirement Village is a reflective space to look back on our time as volunteers, and catch up with the beautiful people we have met through community media. We will also share our media making tips and tricks, as we pass the baton to the next generation of SYN Media volunteers!    Join us Sundays at 11am - Midday on SYN 90.7fm  We look forward to looking back with you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.