The Open Table

3 Apr 2025

Episode 8- Season 2 with Marc Mendoza

Health, HIV, Personal Journals, Sexuality

Marc Mendoza is deeply embedded in community work. You’ve likely seen him volunteering with Thorne Harbour Health and Living Positive Victoria or heard his voice on Friday nights at The Laird.

In this episode, Marc opens up about his HIV journey, sharing his experiences from his diagnosis to where he is today. He talks about coming out, the challenges he faced with addiction and the support he found in family and community. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation about resilience, identity, and the power of connection.

A must-listen for anyone who values real stories and real talk.

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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 ...

7 Nov 2025

Episode 16- Season 3- Daniel Nour

Coming Out, inviting in, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

We're thrilled to welcome the award-winning Egyptian-Australian writer and journalist, Daniel Nour. Daniel is the recipient of the NSW Premier's ...