The Relentless Optimist
Episodes
The Story of the First Multi-Screen Australian Open
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ten days before one of the biggest events in the global sporting calendar, a decision is made - the web experience for streaming the Australian Open t...
The Story of Streaming Every Event at the Rio Olympics
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rio de Janeiro, 2016. The first Olympics in South America. Millions of Australians expect to be able to watch every athlete, every event, 24/7. The on...
The story of 7Plus
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a windowless warehouse in Sydney, a small team of digital professionals are building something in secret. It will be a new way for millions of Aus...
The Story of Absolute Radio - A Brand Worth Fighting For
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2001. A garden in Dublin. Three business partners are naming their radio consultancy. They choose "Absolute Radio International”. Little do they kno...
The Story of the Race that Nearly Broke the Internet
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, millions of Australians stop what they’re doing for four minutes to watch horse racing’s most iconic event, The Melbourne Cup. In 2015...
The Story of Radio Player
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 2000s, the UK radio industry faced an existential threat: streaming was changing everything, and radio risked being left behind. The pro...
The Story of Omny Studio’s Podcast Pivot
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne, 2011. Three founders have a big idea: personalised radio that knows your taste in music, your location, your favourite content. It's ambit...
The Story of the Kick that Changed Everything
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brisbane, 2023. A 25-year-old stands twelve yards from goal. Between her and history: a goalkeeper, a football, and the weight of an entire nation wat...
The Story of Shazam - The Early Years
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A rickety staircase in Soho leads to a small office where four founders are about to do something impossible. They have an old Nokia phone, a laptop w...
The Story of the Chapel of Elton
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
November 2010. A 19th-century chapel in North London fills with an unusual congregation. They haven't come for worship - they’ve come for something ...