Instagram has announced Off The Handle, the Meta-owned platform’s first Australian video podcast series.
The series, which marks a major investment in original content for Instagram, was launched on Wednesday at an event held at Meta’s Sydney offices. The day featured a panel discussion with podcast host Rudy Jean Rigg and Aussie musician G Flip.
In each episode of Rigg asks guests about how they tackle various aspects of their lives and careers, answering all the questions audiences have – and some they didn’t know they had – about the people behind the handle. Guests will also bring along an item they love (or don’t) so audiences get to know them better.
Off The Handle episode one featuring G Flip is streaming now on all podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, with exclusive content released on Instagram @OffTheHandle.
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Rudy Jean Rigg and G Flip speak at the Off The Handle launch event
G Flip joined host Rudy Jean Rigg live on the couch at Meta HQ
Episode one features Aussie musician G Flip, with the season also seeing Rigg sit down with Eras-tour opener Girl In Red, singer and competitive swimmer Cody Simpson, singer-songwriter Jessica Mauboy, Australian it-girl Sopha Dophaa, comedian Tim Collins, and best friends, entrepreneurs and foodies Bridey Drake and Jiny Maeng – with more guests to be announced.
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Girl In Red
Jessica Mauboy
Sopha Dophaa
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