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Marc Fennell is an Australian interviewer, journalist, tv/radio presenter, author and Rose d’Or nominated documentary maker. He’s also a very kind chap with an infectiously bubbly disposition. In November, he generously cut me out an hour of his time to chat in a park about his illustrious life and career journey to date.
He’s worked with with nearly every big Ozzy broadcaster you can think of and has hosted the national current affairs programme, The Feed for SBS Australia since 2013.
Marc was introduced to global audiences this year when his Audible original podcast It Burns: The Scandal-Plagued Race to Breed the World’s Hottest Chilli shot up the Audible USA charts. At the time of writing, it has received over 6,500 reviews!
He’s reported all around the world, from the 2019 Hong Kong Protests to survivors of ISIS torture and Marc’s one-on-one interviews with celebrities and newsmakers like Al Gore, Tom Cruise and Julian Assange have garnered over 30 million online views and 3 United Nations Media Award Nominations.
Marc presents the award-winning ABC Australia podcast Download This Show, SBS Australia’s The Few Who Do and has written 2 books on all things movies. He’s the Creative Director of the not-for-profit group Media Diversity Australia, was named one of the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians and was even dubbed “a cheerful Aussie version of Louis Theroux” by The Times (UK).
In short he’s an epic guy and I was bloody lucky to sit down for a chat with him!!
We cover so much in our conversation; from Marc’s beginnings as an interviewer- just being ‘that approachable looking kid’ at school, to his creative process; how he finds and develops stories, prepares for interviews and even how he attempts to keep balance today, juggling his multitude of jobs with family life.
Keep up with his exciting upcoming projects by following him on his instagram @marcfennel
Thanks for listening!Ep 20 - Director of Photography Arlen Figgis talks the birth of Drum and Bass, filming Gumball 3000 with Dirty Sanchez and creating his music festival stage, The Shack
Ep 19 - Journalist Alice Matthews talks about finding missing people, winning Walkleys and what it's like to work at the Triple J and The Feed
Ep 18 - Director Julietta Boscolo talks acting, directing and finding your own creative voice
Ep 17 - The Inspired Unemployed talk about becoming inspired and being self-employed
Ep 16 - Scott Findlay talks about cooking for the stars, making it in the restaurant game and surfing his way around the globe
Ep 15 - Luke Boyton talks about new ways of teaching, lifelong learning and lightsabers
Ep 13 - Brent Wilson talks fashion, suit making and running your own business
Ep 12 - Emma Metcalf talks TV producing, coming up in the creative industry and the importance of work/life balance
Ep 11 - Carlo Ritchie talks about language, founding Improv Theatre Sydney and the creation of the Bear Pack
Ep 10 - Nathan Dalah talks founding Fishbowl, systematising growth and changing fast-food culture
Ep 9 - Flex Mami talks self-confidence, personal development and manifestation
Ep 8 - Paul Parks talks Beach Beer Bondi, drop-shipping sex toys and pursuing his passion
Ep 7 - Cathrin Machin talks deep space, nervous breakdowns and following your dreams
Ep 6 - Kate Peck talks modelling, motorsports and making it as a presenter
Ep 5 - Scott Purcell on accidental entreprenuership and the journey of Australia's Man of Many
Ep4 - Danny Clayton talks Channel V, interviewing stars and getting kissed by Katy Perry
Ep3 - Steve Crabtree talks about his journey from painting nuclear submarines to being the Editor of BBC Horizon (and going on a night out with the maker of Tetris)
Ep2 - Chris Greenwood talks about unwitting entrepenurship, hanging out with the Beastie boys and what it takes to run nightclubs, bars and festivals
Ep1 - Jamie Sparks talks about rowing the Atlantic and Indian Ocean, his Guinness World Records and what drives him as an Entrepreneurial Adventurer
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