The Sense in the City Sydney Podcast is designed to let you experience the ‘Emerald City’ through its sights and sounds and smells and tastes. Feel what it is like to sail on the harbour or savour Balmain bugs with host Ruby Boukabou.
In Episode 13 of Sense in the City Sydney, Ruby meets up with ‘flute superstar’ Jane Rutter. Jane is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Music and an expert in the French Flute School. She’s recently been knighted by France for her contribution to the arts. Jane has appeared on the same bill as… Read More »SYD #13 – (Live at) Lunch with Jane Rutter
Jake Ferguson is an archeologist and a cultural educator for the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. As a proud Bidjigal-Dharawal, Wailwan, Biripi and Bundjalung man, his work involves strengthening Australia’s connection with First Nation knowledge and culture. In this episode Ruby takes his Bush Tucker tour then sits down with him to discuss the Botanic… Read More »SYD #12 – Bush Tucker Tastes
In this episode of Sense in the City Sydney, Ruby chats to chef/ restauranteur/ entertainer Marc Kuzma at his award wining French restaurant Claire’s Kitchen. They discuss the history and the program for the upstairs cabaret room, Le Salon, why French born Marc fell in love with Sydney and how he serendipitously became a chef.… Read More »SYD #11 – Cabaret and Soufflé with Marc Kuzma
In episode 10 of Sense in the City Sydney, Ruby meets up with travel writer, author and academic Roslyn Jolly. They enjoy lunch under a large umbrella in the rain on the terrace of a cool, converted incinerator in the lower north shore. They discuss Roslyn’s favourite writers and texts on Sydney, her perfect day… Read More »SYD #10 – Exploring Sydney’s past and present with writer Roslyn Jolly
Support the Show What do the Emerald City and the City of Light have in common? In episode 9 of Sense in the City Sydney, Ruby pops into the French Consulate in Sydney to chat with the wonderful Karine Mauris- the French Cultural Attaché for the Embassy of France in Australia and the Artistic Director… Read More »SYD #9 – Le Sydney with Karine Mauris
Support the Show Swims, Seafood and ‘Sits’ with Fiona Noonan In Episode 8 Ruby strolls from Manly to Shelly Beach with Fiona Noonan. Fiona is a holistic health coach, yoga teacher, meditation facilitator and self-care advocate. They talk about Fiona’s love for the northern beaches with morning swims and meditation ‘sits’. She tells us about… Read More »SYD #8 – A Day in Manly with Fiona Noonan
Support the Show Transcript & Show Notes Paula Terry’s SydneyIn episode 7 of Sense in the City Sydney, songstress Paula Terry shares her favourite places to eat, drink, sing and be merry in King’s Cross, Pott’s Point and Woolloomooloo. I met singer Paula Terry at a great little jazz gig in Pott’s Point in 2017… Read More »SYD #7 – Songstress Paula Terry’s Sydney
Ways to Experience Sydney’s Sounds… Support the Show Transcript Sounds of SydneyRuby Boukabou In episode 5 I shared some of my favourite ways in which to have immersive experiences, while seeing the sights of Sydney. So what about Sydney’s sounds? We’re going to take one of the walks from Episode 5- from Circular Quay to… Read More »SYD #6 – The Sounds of Sydney.
5 Immersive Ways to Experience Sydney’s Best Sights Introduction Whether you’re flying into Sydney for the first time, returning home from overseas or popping back from a quick domestic trip, the view when circling into Sydney will take your breath away. Every time. So try to get a window seat! 1. Sip, Snack and See… Read More »SYD #5 – The Sights of Sydney. 5 Highlights
In Episode 4, Ruby catches up with the talented and wildly entertaining Sydney singer and performer, Christa Hughes. Support or Contact the Sydney Team Christa reminisces about accompanying her late father, the jazz pianist, Dick Hughes, at concerts at iconic venues in Sydney and remembers the cicadas, honeysuckle, jazz and chocolate rousses of her childhood.… Read More »SYD #4 – Swimming & Singing in the City with Christa Hughes
