The Open Table

20 Mar 2025

Episode 6- Season 2 with Nicholas Verso

Personal Journals, TV & Film

In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Verso, the writer and director of Invisible Boys, the acclaimed Stan Original Series based on Holden Sheppard’s award-winning novel.

Invisible Boys has been widely praised for its raw and authentic portrayal of queer identity, exploring the lives of gay teenagers in Geraldton, Western Australia, during the 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite. The series doesn’t shy away from bold storytelling, offering unapologetic representation in Australian television.

Nicholas shares insights into casting, filming intimate scenes, and his personal journey—including the unexpected role his grandfather’s ghost played in his coming out story.

Tune in for a fabulous conversation on the creative process behind one of the most talked-about queer dramas of the year.

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14 Dec 2025

Episode 19- Season 3- Joanna Jones – Year Finale

Personal Journals, Sexuality

We are thrilled to welcome the amazing Joanna Jones (@saintergomusic) to the studio! She's giving our listeners a special sneak ...

30 Nov 2025

Episode 18- Season 3- Azzad Asman

Coming Out, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

The Movie Forecast: Hits, Misses, and Queer Favourites with Filmmaker Azzad Azman This week, the table is set for a major ...

20 Nov 2025

Episode 17- Season 3- Lucas Wilson

Coming Out, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

This week on @theopentable, we're bringing you an episode that is both profoundly serious and surprisingly invigorating. Host @craigmbrown sits ...