{"podcast":{"title":"Inclusive Groove","slug":"inclusive-groove-7026297","podcast_index_feed_id":7026297,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66e2292c9a7dcc160e7244dd","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/inclusivegroove","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66e2292c9a7dcc160e7244dd/1789020867540-1ef6871d-6c93-484b-a4a4-8321fad8b7e4.jpeg","author":"Elsie Croker","episode_count":104,"summary":"Elsie is a devoted live music fan and wheelchair user who knows firsthand that getting to the gig isn’t always as simple as buying a ticket. On Inclusive Groove , she sits down with musicians she admires - and has often seen live - to explore their stories, careers and connection to the stage. Along the way, Elsie shines a light on the barriers people with disabilities can face when attending live performances, from inaccessible venues to the everyday challenges that often go unseen. Featuring candid conversations, behind-the-scenes stories and a genuine love of music, Inclusive Groove celebrates the joy of live performance while advocating for a music scene where everyone belongs - and everyone gets a front-row seat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-27T02:25:16.848285+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-groove-7026297"},"episode":{"title":"Kim Girdlestone","slug":"kim-girdlestone","published_at":"2026-06-20T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-groove-7026297/kim-girdlestone","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-groove-7026297","url":"https://shows.acast.com/inclusivegroove/episodes/6a3666a64a2a3be0f4886087","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66e2292c9a7dcc160e7244dd/e/6a3666a64a2a3be0f4886087/media.mp3","summary":"Hailing from the heart of one of Sydney's Southern coastal splendours, Kim Girdlestone is a truly authentic and captivating singer/songwriter. Her style is what she calls 'Daisy Chain Blues' a rich, raw blend of blues, folk, and Americana grounded in heartfelt storytelling and soul- drenched vocals. Recently featured on 7NEWS with her band as part of Sydney's live music revival and she's just come off playing her sixth year performing at Cronulla Jazz & Bluesfestfestival. A 2024 finalist in the Sydney Memphis Blues Challenge, Kim has performed at prestigious events including Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival and Culburra Music Festival and has opened the annual Sydney Blues Society's 2025 & 2026 International Women's Day event. She's opened for artists such as Matt Corby, Pacey, King & Doley, and Canada's Charlie A'Court. As soundsofoz.com notes, \"Kim has much more than a voice on her side. She's a true artist, a crafter of songs that hearken back to the classic traditions of blues and soul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Hailing from the heart of one of Sydney's Southern coastal splendours, Kim Girdlestone is a truly authentic and captivating singer/songwriter. Her style i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1960,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inclusive-groove-7026297/episodes/kim-girdlestone/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-groove-7026297/kim-girdlestone.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}