Instagram series Meet the Mob introduces audiences to a new generation of First Nations artists and storytellers, offering insight into their creative practices, personal journeys and the cultural forces that shape their work. The series reflects what it means to be a modern day creative, featuring artists who work across traditional artforms and online content creation.

In this introductory clip, host and Torres Strait Islander (Erub) man Samuel Tainga Toa Savage turns the camera inward, answering the same questions he’ll later pose to his guests. As a dancer, musician and content creator, Savage reflects on his career, before unpacking his creative philosophy.

The series positions itself at the intersection of tradition and innovation, amplifying voices that are often underrepresented in mainstream media. Creatives like Savage who work in traditional spaces like theatre also engage in the social media space. The episode's multimedia vlog-like format, which includes behind-the-scenes glimpses of Savage's time in the Australian staging of Hamilton, reflects the intersections of multidisciplinary art. His conversational narration to camera, and sequences of his daily life, add to a sense of accessibility and connection – which helps promote his encouraging message to aspiring creatives.