STILL NOISE PODCAST
Still Noise is a podcast hosted by Jake McKeown, where creativity meets conversation. Each episode features a deep dive with freakishly talented individuals; artists, musicians, filmmakers, visionaries and everything in-between; who share their stories, struggles, and successes. Blending humor, insight, and raw authenticity, Still Noise cuts through the static to uncover the voices that deserve to be heard. Each episode brings you an unfiltered, un-cut conversation, just as it unfolded.
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Episodes
29 episodes
Chayne Simpson
In episode 28 I have a yarn with 2x world champion kneeboarder, Chayne Simpson.Chayne has taken the road less travelled, choosing one of the least recognised forms of riding waves, kneeboarding, which has earned him the nickname 'Neal'. ...
Mick Malmo
In episode 27 of Still Noise I catch up with artist and high school teacher, Mick Malmo.Mick is a mural painter who specialises in large scale works, teaches visual arts at a high school, and spends his time surfing and working in the ou...
Benny Serrano
In episode 26 of Still Noise I have a conversation with the multi-talented Benny Serrano.In his younger days Benny was a professional fighter, claiming multiple Australian titles. He currently is a musician, surfer, acupuncturist, ...
Helen Schettini
In Episode 25 of Still Noise I catch up with Canadian snowboarder and former professional athlete, Helen Schettini.Starting out on skis as a teenager, Helen quickly fell in love with snowboarding and made the move to Whistler, where she ...
Pixie Bella
In Episode 24 of Still Noise I take the podcast abroad to LA and catch up with Pixie Bella, or better known online as @pixpop.Pixie is an Australian photographer and content creator living and working in Los Angeles, California. Predomin...
John 'Bucket' McGroder
In Episode 23 of Still Noise, the first episode of 2026, I catch up with John 'Bucket' McGroder.John is the owner and captain of The Barrenjoey, a surf charter boat operating in the Mentawai Islands. With decades of experience navigating...
Matty Best
In episode 22 of Still Noise I catch up with professional drummer, Matty Best. Matt is a powerhouse drummer known for his precision, creativity, and high-energy presence behind the kit. As the driving force for globally recognised b...
Blake Fernance
In Episode 21 of Still Noise I catch up with talented musician, Blake Fernance.Blake Fernance is a musical composer and guitarist whose solo project, Ferndance, blends cinematic guitar textures, gentle rhythms, and layered string work to...
Andrew Kaineder
In Episode 20 of Still Noise I have a chat with filmmaker and director, Andrew Kaineder.Andrew Kaineder is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer known for his powerful storytelling and cinematic take on surfing and nature. His proj...
Eithan Osborne
In Episode 19 of Still Noise I'm joined by professional surfer, Eithan Osborne.Eithan is known for his electric approach, creativity, and unpredictable energy in the water. He made history in 2018 taking the ‘Monster Air’ award in the in...
Ryan Pernofski
In episode 18 of Still Noise I welcome professional photographer, Ryan Pernofski.Ryan Pernofski is an Australian ocean photographer and visual storyteller, best known for his striking imagery that captures the raw beauty of waves and coa...
Noa Deane
In Episode 17 of Still Noise I catch up with professional surfer and good friend Noa Deane.Noa is one of the world’s most progressive and fearless free surfers, celebrated for his explosive style, gravity-defying aerials, and untamed app...
Teka Wilson - Part 2
Welcome to Episode 16, part 2 of my conversation with Teka Wilson.Part 1 consisted mainly of stories from Teka's career as a bullfighter. Highlights, injuries, travels for work, the end of his career as a rodeo clown and much more. In pa...
Teka Wilson - Part 1
In Episode 16, Part 1, of Still Noise I have the honor of sharing some stories with Teka Wilson.Teka was a professional bullfighter, who took his skills to arenas in the United States and Papua New Guinea. He was 13 time Australian Bullf...
Ben Jackson
In Episode 15 of Still Noise I have a beer and a yarn with award winning surf photographer, Ben Jackson.Ben received the 2023 surf photo of the year award with a striking image, captured from in the water, of Darcy Piper who was a previo...
Lesley Saddington
In Episode 14 of Still Noise I am welcomed into the home of Author, Lesley Saddington.Lesley Saddington is an Australian writer and mother who has shared a powerful and deeply personal story in memory of her son, Tony Carden — a passiona...
Lux Trevis
In Episode 13 of Still Noise I catch up with musician, Lucas Trevisan or better known as Lux Trevis.Lucas is a Brazilian-born, Sydney-based multi-instrumentalist known for his vibrant fusion of psychedelic groove, funk, jazz, and Afro-La...
Taz Witkamp
In Episode 12 of Still Noise I have a conversation with artist, Taz Witkamp.Taz is a passionate oil painter and environmental activist whose work is as bold as her beliefs. Known for capturing the rugged beauty of Australian landscapes, ...
Tosh Tudor
In Episode 11 of Still Noise I catch up with professional surfer, Tosh Tudor.Tosh Tudor is a second-generation style master in the world of surfing, following in the legendary footsteps of his father, three time world long boarding champ...
Neal Cameron
In episode 10 of Still Noise I have a chat with master craftsman, Neal Cameron.Neal is a mad scientist in every sense. Part creator, part chaos, all genius. There’s no material he won’t bend, burn, or break to bring his strange visions t...
Shaun Wessel
In episode 9 of Still Noise I have a chat with musician, Shaun Wessel aka 'Tall Shaun'.Shaun is known as ‘Tall Shaun’ due to his extremely large physique but although his appearance may be intimidating he is a kind and gentle soul and ha...
Darcy Piper
In episode 8 of Still Noise Podcast I have a chat with one of my best mates, Darcy Piper.Darcy and I reminisce of times growing up together on the South Coast of NSW and share some wild memories from past years. We discuss how he became ...
Emily Reid
In episode 7 of Still Noise Podcast, I have a chat with artist Emily Reid.We talk about Emily's artistic journey, starting out as an illustrator, embracing her elegant aesthetic characterised through delicate and intricate line work. She...