wake-up call for Australians—how much of what we buy is actually Made in China? We'll unpack the scale of imported goods, the impact on local culture and industry, and challenge you to think before you buy. Next time you shop, check the label — it used to be Made in Australia.

This episode is a reflection for the 26th of January — not a celebration, not a protest, but an honest pause.

Australia is one country, on one island, shared by many histories, cultures, and people who all call it home. Yet too often, we walk past one another pretending we're not facing the same pressures, the same uncertainty, and the same future.

This conversation does not blame young Australians.

It asks a harder question:
What did the adults build for them to inherit?

The First Nations people of this land were here first — that is history, not opinion. Everyone else came later. And today, too often, First Nations people remain last at the table while the rest of the country debates dates instead of responsibility.

This episode points the focus where it belongs:
on leadership, systems, culture, and collective choices — not on the youth who are left navigating the consequences.

Recorded on the eve of the 26th of January, this is a call for Australians to look around, recognise each other's humanity first, and remember what "Made in Australia" once stood for — and what it could stand for again.

Because unity doesn't come from denial.
It comes from honesty, responsibility, and making room at the table.

— Jay
HDSE Studio
Home of The New 2-4-5-0
Coffs Harbour, Australia 🇦🇺

This episode is not easy listening.
And that's the point.

In the wake of recent domestic violence killings across Australia, this podcast confronts a truth we can no longer avoid: domestic violence is rising, mental health is deteriorating, and too many people are falling through the cracks.

We talk honestly about what's happening right now in Australia, how untreated mental illness and trauma are fueling violence behind closed doors, and where we will be in five years if nothing changes.

This is not about blame.
This is about reality.
And waking up before more lives are lost.

Featuring a powerful acoustic anthem written to honour victims, survivors, and those still fighting silently, this episode is for anyone who has seen, lived through, or been touched by domestic violence.

If this conversation makes you uncomfortable, that means it matters.

I'm Jay at H-D-S-E Studio.
The home of The New 2-4-5-Oh.
Located in Coffs Harbour, Australia.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available.
NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463
1800RESPECT (24/7): 1800 737 732
In an emergency, call 000.

You are not alone.

This episode is not about blaming young Australians.

It's about accountability.

Today, too many of our young people are being labelled as lazy, lost, or disengaged — while the systems around them quietly collapse.

We outsourced the jobs.
We hollowed out local industry.
We stripped meaning from "Made in Australia."
We underfunded pathways, mentorship, and purpose — then acted surprised when kids had nowhere to land.

Law enforcement can't carry this alone.
Teachers can't carry this alone.
Families can't carry this alone.

When young people fall through the cracks, it's not because they failed — it's because the floor was never built properly.

This conversation points the finger where it belongs:
at leadership, policy, culture, corporations, and collective neglect.

And it calls on those with power — political, economic, and cultural — to remember who this country was built for, and who it is supposed to serve next.

Recorded on the eve of Australia Day, this episode is a reminder of what "Made in Australia" once meant — and what it could mean again, if we choose to do better.

Because the youth are not the problem.

They are the backup plan.

And if we keep failing them, there will be less and less of real Australia left.

— Jay, HDSE Studio
Home of The New 2-4-5-0
Coffs Harbour, Australia 🇦🇺

What if Coffs Harbour had a place where creativity felt real again?

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on JUTARIZZ, the upstairs space quietly changing the way young people, artists, parents, and creatives connect in our town. This isn't a shop. It isn't a studio. It isn't a program that disappears after the hype fades.

JUTARIZZ is a living creative hub where music is made, fashion is reimagined, confidence is built, and young people are given space to explore who they are without judgment. From five-dollar clothing and DJ sessions to photography, recording, and real skill-building, this is a place designed for curiosity, culture, and community.

If you've heard the name but never stepped inside, this episode explains why people keep talking about it, why the energy feels different, and why JUTARIZZ is becoming a must-see space in Coffs Harbour.

Whether you're a young creative, a parent, an artist, or someone who cares about the future of this town, this episode invites you to come in, look around, and feel it for yourself.

Because some things can't be explained.
They have to be experienced.

The conference is over.
The rally is done.
The applause has faded.

Now what?

In this episode, Jay speaks directly to artists in 2026 who want their art to become income—not just inspiration. From a professional, no-nonsense perspective, this is a breakdown of why most creatives fail after the motivation wears off, and why discipline matters more than talent.

This is not a motivational talk.
This is a reality check.

Jay covers:

• Why there are no days off after the spotlight fades

• The real reasons artists fail in today's climate

• Why even doing everything right still comes with no guarantees

• Why most people quit long before the work even starts

The episode closes with "Stand Like a Wall", a reminder that resilience—not hype—is what separates those who last from those who disappear.

H-D-S-E Studio exists to support artists ready for structure, systems, and accountability—but time and selection are limited.

First studio visit is free.
After that, seriousness decides everything.

Everyone loves the conference.
The rally.
The motivation.
The applause.

But what happens the day after is where most artists fail.

In this episode, Jay breaks down the uncomfortable truth about why artists—especially in 2026—don't turn talent into income. No hype. No fantasy. Just professional realities from someone who's built systems, studios, and structure where excuses don't survive.

We talk about:

• Why motivation dies without systems

• The biggest mistakes Gen Z creatives make today

• Why talent is common but discipline is rare

• Why even doing everything right is still not a guarantee

• And why hobbies cost money while businesses get paid

This episode isn't for everyone.
It's for the ones willing to work after the applause fades.

H-D-S-E Studio exists for artists ready to treat their art like a business—but time and selection are limited.

First visit is free.
After that, seriousness decides the rest.

Sometimes the smallest moments carry the most weight.

In today's episode, Jay reflects on two quiet encounters with artists who simply needed help — not attention, not exposure, not sympathy. Just presence.

This isn't a story about pain.

It's a reminder that character is defined by what we do when there's no audience, no camera, and nothing to gain.

As the conversation settles, the episode closes with a gentle song about integrity, kindness, and the quiet choices that shape who we are — when no one's watching.

Stay with it until the end.