<p>Zilch and Pronto regularly connect via telepathy, bonding over gossip and sharing hardships of their past - from being raised by a hippie mom in a self-destructive cult to losing their parents in a murderous arson.&nbsp;Escaping the city, they join the underground resistance, led by the notorious Rufas, targeting wealthy symbols and politicians. Despite infighting and Pronto's protests, Zilch embarks on a risky intel-gathering mission in Canberra using a "pendant cam" and a fake identity.&nbsp;Her cover is blown and her escape attempt leads to a potentially fatal swim. Has Zilch drowned in the murky artificial waters of Lake Burley Griffin?</p><br><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><br><p><strong>THE NEXT 5 MINUTES</strong> is written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - <em>Australia Who</em> by Joanne Burns.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Starring Eleni Schumacher as Zilch.&nbsp;Aileen Huynh as Pronto and the Pig Ironing Boss Lady.&nbsp;Nic Starte as Space and the Prime Minister.&nbsp;Tommy Steele as Robert Menzies.&nbsp;Eliane Davis Morel as Jet. Jordan Olivier as Tempo.&nbsp;And Lauren Hamilton-Neill as Language Teacher and the Librarian.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You also heard Sue Daniel and Tom Denham.</p><br><p>Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher.&nbsp;Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans.&nbsp;Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.</p><br><p>The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresents</p><br><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/654d9e4a07e8cd00124881f9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TN5M webpage</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Next 5 Minutes

Ear Candy Media | Echidna Audio | Spineless Wonders

Pronto

JAN 30, 202424 MIN
The Next 5 Minutes

Pronto

JAN 30, 202424 MIN

Description

<p>Zilch and Pronto regularly connect via telepathy, bonding over gossip and sharing hardships of their past - from being raised by a hippie mom in a self-destructive cult to losing their parents in a murderous arson.&nbsp;Escaping the city, they join the underground resistance, led by the notorious Rufas, targeting wealthy symbols and politicians. Despite infighting and Pronto's protests, Zilch embarks on a risky intel-gathering mission in Canberra using a "pendant cam" and a fake identity.&nbsp;Her cover is blown and her escape attempt leads to a potentially fatal swim. Has Zilch drowned in the murky artificial waters of Lake Burley Griffin?</p><br><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><br><p><strong>THE NEXT 5 MINUTES</strong> is written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - <em>Australia Who</em> by Joanne Burns.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Starring Eleni Schumacher as Zilch.&nbsp;Aileen Huynh as Pronto and the Pig Ironing Boss Lady.&nbsp;Nic Starte as Space and the Prime Minister.&nbsp;Tommy Steele as Robert Menzies.&nbsp;Eliane Davis Morel as Jet. Jordan Olivier as Tempo.&nbsp;And Lauren Hamilton-Neill as Language Teacher and the Librarian.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You also heard Sue Daniel and Tom Denham.</p><br><p>Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher.&nbsp;Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans.&nbsp;Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.</p><br><p>The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresents</p><br><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/654d9e4a07e8cd00124881f9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TN5M webpage</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>