Through The Creative Door

eatured Artist: Ezra Collective Featured Vinyl: Here Because of Hope Alexis’ Hot Pick Well Organised Sam’s Hot Pick Don’t Worry Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

This week on Through The Creative Door, Alexis is joined by Melbourne singer-songwriter, guitarist and podcast host Craig Williams, better known as Acoustic Foxx. They chat about his journey through the music industry, blending acoustic folk, alternative rock and '90s grunge influences into his sound, performing as lead guitarist for Aimee Francis, and the reason for launching his podcast Foxx on the Wire. It's an honest conversation about creativity, collaboration, and building a career by embracing every opportunity that comes your way. If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ acoustic_foxx @ foxx_on_the_wire This episode was recorded on 08/10/2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor … Creative resources: Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Shawn Mendes Featured Vinyl: Wonder Alexis’ Hot Pick Wonder Sam’s Hot Pick Wonder Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Melbourne-based multidisciplinary designer and visual artist Krystal Schultheiss to explore her unique career spanning motion design, animation and projection mapping. With over 15 years of experience working with global brands, Krystal shares how she carved out a parallel path as a VJ and digital artist, creating immersive visual experiences that transform music, architecture, and physical spaces into living works of art. Together, they discuss creativity, technology, and what it takes to build a career at the intersection of design and live performance. If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ krystalschultheiss This episode was recorded on 03/10/2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Pink Floyd Featured Vinyl: Atom Heart Mother Alexis’ Hot Pick Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast Sam’s Hot Pick Atom Heart Mother Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Melbourne/Naarm songwriter Evan Jones (Hologram Sam, Malibu Spacey) chats about the art of songwriting, embracing creative restrictions, and why inspiration comes from showing up, not waiting for it to strike. From recording his deeply personal debut album Hologram Samwich to finding ideas in hot showers, guitar tunings and everyday moments, Evan shares thoughtful insights into building a sustainable creative practice, trusting the process, and making art that feels true to yourself. If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram at @hologramsam This episode was recorded on 24th of September, 2026 on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

This week on B-Side, we're doing something a little different. Instead of diving into records already sitting on our shelves, Sam and I reveal our top 5 vinyls we're still dreaming of adding to our collections and why. After listening, we'd love to hear from you. What's the one album or EP sitting at the very top of your own vinyl wish list? Let us know at @throughthecreativedoor, you might just inspire a future B-Side episode! Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Alexis chats with PAPERCITY, the Aotearoa/New Zealand alt-pop trio blending heartfelt songwriting with soaring pop hooks, gritty guitars and cinematic storytelling. We chat about growing up making music together, finding creativity through community, balancing art with real life, and why being unapologetically yourself is the key to creating something that truly connects. The band members are: Alex Hargreaves — lead vocals, guitar, songwriter and music-video director Sam Edmonds — drums / teacher Jack Rollinson — guitar/bass instrumentation If you’d like to see more, you can follow on: TikTok - @papercityofficial Instagram - @papercityband This episode was recorded on 18 August 2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: What So Not Featured Vinyl: Not All The Beautiful Things Alexis’ Hot Pick Warlord Sam’s Hot Pick Beautiful Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://whatsonot.bandcamp.com/album/not-all-the-beautiful-things Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Neha Kumar, a facilitator, art curator, and owner of Artful Yoga Gallery in St Kilda, Victoria. Together they explore the power of creativity, community, and healing through art, as Neha shares her journey of creating a space where artists, wellness, and human connection come together with purpose and intention If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ neha.artfulyoga / artfulyoga.gallery This episode was recorded on 16 August 2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Meg Mac Featured Vinyl: It’s My Party Alexis’ Hot Pick What Have You Done Sam’s Hot Pick I’m Gonna _ Somebody Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://megmac.bandcamp.com/ Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Aimee Francis is an acclaimed music producer, artist, and sync licensing specialist from Melbourne. In this episode, she shares her journey as the creative force behind Aimee Francis & The Midnight Hours, offering insights into producing music and building a sustainable career in today's music industry. If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ aimeefrancismusic This episode was recorded on 6 August 2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: The Beatles Featured Vinyl: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Alexis’ Hot Pick Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Sam’s Hot Pick Getting Better GUEST Hot Pick Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Special Guest Maja joins us for this episode. They were on Season 1, episode 19, go check it out! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gzcWlijQEzLgOmFHQByC8?si=856ee1cdeb7e486e Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Alexis chats with Melbourne-based producer, musician, and Peak Park member Thomas Hoeft about his journey from civil engineering to a full-time career in music. They discuss the privilege and importance of collaboration, a peak into his creative process behind producing, and what it takes to build a sustainable career doing what you love. If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ tmh.wav @ thisispeakpark This episode was recorded on 31 July 2026 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Joan & The Giants | Seb Szabo Featured Vinyl: baked LIVE IMP056 Aus Music Alert! Support these artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://joanandthegiants.bandcamp.com/ https://sebszabo.bandcamp.com/ Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Alexis sits down with multidisciplinary artist Tams Hesz, whose work spans visual art, writing, movement and community connection. Best known as the creator of Soul Stories, Tams shares her journey from a professional dance career in Paris to building a creative business centred around emotion, empathy and human connection. Together they explore reinvention, the healing power of creativity, the importance of slowing down, and how art can help us reconnect with ourselves and each other. Soul Stories Reset: https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/en/events/soul-stories-reset If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ soul.stories This episode was recorded on 17 July 2026 on the lands of the Kurnai Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Creative resources: https://soul-stories.com Karen Tate’s “The Slow School Of Business” - https://ofkin.com/the-leap-stories-21-carolyn-tate/ Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Maxon Featured Vinyl: Talking With Strangers Alexis’ Hot Pick No Good For Me Sam’s Hot Pick 18 Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://itsmemaxon.bandcamp.com/music Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Alexis sits down with Mienna Brookman, an emerging Australian musical theatre performer and dance educator. Mienna shares her journey through the world of performance, choreography, and teaching, and reflects on what it takes to build a career while inspiring the next generation of performers. From the rehearsal room to the classroom, this conversation explores creativity, resilience, and finding your place in the performing arts. If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; @ mienna_brookie This episode was recorded on 28/06/2026 on the lands of the Gulidjan Peoples Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor … Creative resources: Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

Featured Artist: Gavin Bowles & The Distractions Featured Vinyl: ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? Alexis’ Hot Pick Love Is Dumb Sam’s Hot Pick Damned Aus Music Alert! Support this artists by purchasing this record via Bandcamp: https://gavinbowles.bandcamp.com/album/are-we-having-fun-yet Love Is Dumb (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_-mh-IvCoo Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for an artist's vinyl to listen to, have you got one in mind that we should check out? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Co-Host: Sam Timmerman Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Voiceover: Ruby Miguel

Melbourne-based, partners and co-founders of Sandhill Records, our guests Nayomi Pattuwage and Maxon are passionate about artist development, recording, and supporting independent music projects. Nayomi is a songwriter, producer, audio engineer, visual artist and videographer who performs as Like Bear and runs Heaps Stoked Productions. Maxon is a singer-songwriter whose folk, Americana and '70s-inspired sound is known for its heartfelt songwriting and powerful vocals, showcased on her debut album Talking With Strangers. We talk about creativity, collaboration, building a life and business together, and their exciting new project, Wakers, exploring what it takes to create meaningful art as both partners and collaborators. If you’d like to see more, you can follow on instagram; itsmemaxon Soundslikebear wakersmusic sandhillrecords heapsstoked This episode was recorded on 13 June 2026 on the lands of the Boonwurrung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being. Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode. Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor Let’s get social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throughthecreativedoor/ TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdpodcast CREDITS Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel