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In Depth & In Focus

In Depth & In Focus

Written by: Third Space Studios
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Hosted by the Directors of Third Space Studios, Vinnie & Ty deep dive into every aspect of the human experience through the eyes of their extraordinary guests, while taking you behind the scenes into their own world as filmmakers.



We'd like to recognise that the land we do this on has been a rich tapestry for countless stories before us. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of this land, in which we are lucky enough to record this podcast on, and extend this respect to their elders past, present and emerging, and to all First Nations people.


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Episodes
  • Unlocking the power of vulnerability with Jana Christodoulou

    Unlocking the power of vulnerability with Jana Christodoulou
    Jan 23 2026

    After losing her mum at just 9 years old, Jana’s whole life was turned upside down. Unable to navigate an unstable home life and turbulent relationship with her father, she believed her future was heading in only one direction..until a moment of vulnerability with a group of strangers changed it all. A breakthrough realisation, that gave her the space to unpack the trauma of her past, and begin to heal.Jana is now a mentor for thousands of young people across Australia through her work as a senior facilitator at the Reach Foundation, a youth-led non-profit that helps young people build resilience and the tools to navigate life’s trials and tribulations. Her ability to hold space for young people and adults alike, to be vulnerable and authentically themselves is nothing short of incredible. She’s recently launched her own podcast, Thanks For Sharing, where she leverages her epic skills in facilitation, to open up some tough and inspiring conversations…and she’s killing it! Jana kicks off season 1 as our first guest, and with an absolute bang! In this episode, (and as always) she wears her heart on her sleeve, speaking candidly about the shame she felt growing up after losing her mum, her still rocky relationship with her dad, and how her story, despite feeling messy and uncomfortable at times, has made her who she is today.Jana is real and brutally honest, and nothing was off limits which is why we love her.Trigger Warning: The conversations and subject matter in this episode discuss some heavy topics, which some people may find triggering.If you or someone you know is struggling, please call lifeline on 13 11 14, or seek professional advice.
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    42 mins
  • Defining moments that redefined us

    Defining moments that redefined us
    Jan 23 2026

    Meet Vinnie & Ty. Two mates. Two filmmakers. Two completely different walks of life. One big burning desire to tell real stories that inspire real change. Through their work, they often hold space for others to be vulnerable in front of the camera. Now, it’s their turn.Vinnie & Ty set the tone for the season by doing what they do best - getting deep. An opportunity to let all their walls down and share the impactful experiences that redirected the course of their journeys.
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    22 mins
  • Turning intergenerational trauma into change & deconstructing common misconceptions with proud Gurindji man, John Burgess

    Turning intergenerational trauma into change & deconstructing common misconceptions with proud Gurindji man, John Burgess
    Dec 16 2024
    There’s no doubt that Australians are afforded an incredible array of opportunities that many others around the world sadly won’t experience in their lifetime. Despite being a country united on many fronts, there is still much work to be done when it comes to understanding the profound and lasting trauma felt by our First Nations People. Ultimately, more awareness over the years in this space has led to many of the next generation of young Australians, deeply acknowledging the da...
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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