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In this episode of The 8 Percent Podcast, I speak with Australian Actor, Producer and Anti-Piracy Advocate, John Jarratt. Our Australian listeners will know John well – he’s been on our screens consistently for the last 40 years in everything from the iconic Picnic at Hanging Rock to Better Homes and Gardens. Globally, he’s known for his terrifying role as Mick Taylor in Wolf Creek and for being Quentin Tarantino's “favourite Australian Actor”, Quentin even wrote a part for John in his movie Django Unchained. In this podcast, John and I discuss how he got started in the industry, how young actors and film makers can forge a similar career using what’s available to them in 2016, and what he feels is the number one challenge facing the “business” end of film making. John is super passionate about putting an end to piracy and torrenting – he shares with me how piracy is destroying the Australian film industry and what he thinks can be done about it.

Amanda Palmer is an Indie Rock Goddess, Queen of Asking and an Amazing Entrepreneur. We discuss the decision to leave her label and do her own thing - opening an office, employing staff and managing her own business. We also talk about engaging with crowdfunding, alternative business models for artists and how even the Queen of Asking herself sometimes struggles with the inherent vulnerability in asking. Find show notes at: www.The8Percent.com/Podcast

In this episode of In Conversation With the 8 Percent, Leela interviews undefeated fighter, cancer survivor, founder of "10 Seconds of Courage", and all around badass Nadine Champion. As a martial artist with almost 30 years experience and an undefeated full contact fighter, Nadine has learnt a lot about inner strength. She has translated the lessons learnt in the ring to academic and professional success: she has even used them in her fight against cancer. There wasn't a dry eye in the house at her TEDX Sydney talk when she stood on stage in front of hundreds of people and attempted her first board-break since going into remission. She is a true warrior and we are honored to have the opportunity to bring her story to you.