#Sacrifice_Stories Podcast

Epizody

• Podcast Ep. #4 - Wendy and Susan's interview for #Sacrifice_Stories 23.05.2026 5min

  In this deeply moving episode, twin sisters Susan and Wendy, visual artists and proud Iman women, share their journey of rediscovering their Indigenous heritage. Decades later, Susan and Wendy are reconnecting with their culture, their relatives, and the painful history of their people, including the massacre and displacement of the Iman tribe. Join us for a conversation about resilience, memory, and the power of reclaiming what was lost. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit williamdebois.substack.com
• Podcast Ep. #3 - Alex Vico's interview for #Sacrifice_Stories 15.02.2026 4min

  Alex Vico worked in Queensland schools for over 40 years. That's enough time to gain perspective over a vocation that asks a lot from teachers, management staff and support workers tasked to deliver a meaningful education. Listen to Alex talk about sacrifice and how his job even shaped his dreams. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit williamdebois.substack.com
• Podcast Ep. #2 - Chad Morgan's interview for #Sacrifice_Stories 15.12.2025 7min

  A recipient of the Order of Australia Medal and inductee into the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame, Chad Morgan performed his absolutely unique blend of comedy and country music from the early fifties until he retired in 2024, aged 91. In this interview recorded before a gig at the Bororen Community Hall in Queensland on 18th April 2021, Chad Morgan shares his story of sacrifice with portrait photographer William Debois and answers a few questions about his long career, his rebellious spirit and having a multi-generational fanbase.Sadly, Chad passed away on 1st January 2025, less than a year after his final gig. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit williamdebois.substack.com
• Podcast Ep. #1 - Elster's interview for #Sacrifice_Stories 24.11.2025 4min

  Listen to Elster talk about her experience of coming out as trans in regional Queensland and the sacrifices required in becoming her true self. Elster was the first person I interviewed and photographed when I was invited to be artist in residence for a whole week at the Bundaberg Regional Art Galleries. After several very turbulent weeks in my personal life, being able to listen to a young person speak of facing adversity in such a candid and honest way was a very grounding experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit williamdebois.substack.com