The Angels are legends of Australian music and founding member John Brewster joins Brian and Kev for a chat about the early days as a jug band, their ambition to knock off Sherbet, the birth of the most famous audience participation in Australian music history and more. I Love that Song continues with Rock & Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life) singer songwriter Kevin Johnson, who shares the story behind the classic song. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence advanced and defensiv...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 7
What about Alex Smith? We found him on his farm in northern Italy to chat about Moving Pictures, feeding chooks and goats, that vocal performance on What about Me and some backstage shenanigans with the host. Our new segment I Love That Song debuts with Brandy You're a Fine Girl, a seventies classic from Looking Glass. The man who wrote and sang it Elliot Lurie chats to Brian and Kevin about the song's near fifty year history. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. Call them on 1300 555 576 ...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Bang for your buck in this episode. Vanessa Amorosi talks about making her new album, living in LA and harmonising with her vacuum cleaner. Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson pops in ahead of the Under the Southern Stars tour kicking off plus tour promoter Andrew McManus. Introducing a new segment - I LOVE THAT SONG. First up the G. Wayne Thomas classic 'Open up your Heart' and what a story he tells. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence - advanced driving, defensive driving, safer driving. Call th...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 5
It's the 2022 Fab Four- Brian, Kev, Leo and Barry! Leo talks about his new album of Beatles songs and his Lennon and McCartney stories, like him, are priceless. Australia's latest chart sensation Barry Crocker - yes, that Barry Crocker - has just knocked Adele and Ed Sheeran off the top of the UK charts and is enjoying the moment at the age of 86. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence the people who will make you a better and safer driver. 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au See omnystudio.com/list...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 4
Two great blokes feature in this episode and we don't mean Brian and Kevin. Jack Jones burst onto the music scene with Southern Sons. Jack talks about how he got started, working with John Farnham, reconnecting with his songs and making a record his mum liked. But wait, there's more. Billy Miller's career spans winning talent quests to pay the rent, a national number one smash hit Don't Fall in Love, writing songs with Paul Kelly and dress ups with Molly. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellenc...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 3
What a thrill for Brian and Kevin to talk to the great Elvis Costello about his new album The Boy Named If. You will hear a few tracks from this very fine album and Elvis chats about the songs and the recordings. Horsehead and Xmen drummer Max Waugh also makes a memorable appearance. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au advanced and defensive driving courses to make you safer on the roads. Book online or give them a call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Jan 25, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We could not think of a better way to start the new season and if we could it is too late. Danny Bonaduce the self proclaimed King of the has-beens talks about the Partridge Family, fighting Donny Osmond, wrestling Dennis Rodman, David Cassidy, his first sexual encounter, cooking, making a movie with Elvis and lots more. Plus Dan and Paul from The Bluesberries chat about their song dedicated to Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence call then to take the n...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Ho Ho Ho into a star-studded line up to end the year. Brian is full of Christmas cheek and cheer as he and Kev catch up with Wilbur Wilde, Eve von Bibra, John Paul Young, Angry Anderson, Swanee and Mark Lane from Murcotts Driving Excellence. Our feature guest is Vince Melouney, the former member of the Bee Gees during their incredibly successful early days of hits like New York Mining Disaster, To Love Somebody and Words. He talks about those days and his new band Tall Poppy Syndrome. All thanks...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 25
John Swan - one of the great characters of the music biz - chats to Brian and Kevin about the good and bad old days and reveals some personal and professional challenges he has overcome. You will also hear Bill McDonough - drummer with Australian Crawl - talk about the new Desk Tape release of Aussie Crawl live in 1981 and some memories from the halcyon days of the band's multi platinum success. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au A Murcotts gift voucher would be t...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Their magnificent voices have graced some of Australia's biggest hits of the last 40 years. Vika and Linda Bull chat to Brian and Kevin about The Wait - their first album in nearly 20 years - plus singing the King of Tonga to sleep, how they choose who sings what and lots more. Then there is Angry Anderson, a man with a new record and a cause he is passionate about. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au Give a Christmas safe driving gift voucher it's the gift that wi...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Stevie Van Zandt was in one of the most popular bands of all time, on one of the most popular television series ever created, so it just makes sense he would be on one of the best podcasts going around, doesn't it? He talks about his book Unrequited Infatuations, leaving Bruce and the E Street band, The Sopranos, Jimmy Barnes and much more. Plus the very talented Natalie Gauci chats about her new song Pictures of Mars, writing a book, wearing a space suit once worn by David Bowie and being a mum...
Nov 09, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 22
A Cup Day Special and it is not a horse. In these troubled times we all need a laugh and Brian and Kev have found a bloke who provides those by the truckload. His name is Buddy Goode and the man who created him - Mike Carr - chats about his alter ego's view on life, covering a diverse range of topics. Two things are universal - he is funny and no one is off limits. Park your 2021 sensibilities in the loading bay and sit back and enjoy a Buddy Goode Show. Thanks to our podcast partners Murcotts D...
Nov 02, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Brian and Kevin are joined by one of the absolute greats of Australian music, Joe Camilleri. A nicer bloke you would not meet. We're celebrating St. Georges Road - his 50th album release - with a chat about the album and his career to date. Plus part 2 of Lisa Edwards discussing a benefit concert with Yoko Ono, working with John Farnham and meeting Cyndi Lauper. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence the people who will make you a better driver. Call them 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au See...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 20
What a thrill it was for Brian and Kevin to chat with Kim Wilde and what a charming, unassuming superstar she is. From Kids in America to duetting with Boy George, it has been an incredible musical journey, full of great stories. Kim has a new compilation out- Pop Don't Stop - a definitive collection of her awesome body of work. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence call them 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au You are a good driver but imagine how good you could be Murcotts can make it happen...
Oct 05, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Strap yourself in for a turbo charged episode with two - wait, no - THREE of the best vocalists in Australia (four if you count Brian). Dave Gleeson of the Screaming Jets joins Kev and Brian live from the farm in Adelaide to chat new albums, plane stories and life on the road. Lisa Edwards talks about singing, drumming and her impressive sporting background. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence murcotts.edu.au 1300 555 576. It is never too late to be a better driver. Talk to the people who can ...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Brian, meet Bryan ... Brown that is, the legend of Australian cinema and television and now an author. Bryan chats about Sweet Jimmy - his debut book - and everything from Breaker Morant to Ringo, Paul and Tom Cruise. Mind blowing stuff. Also meet Nick from Tasmania's The Wolfe Brothers who have a red hot new album Kids on Cassette. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au They can make you a better driver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Music industry legend Michael Chugg talks about Fleetwood Mac, Guns N' Roses, Bob Dylan, Richard Clapton, Thorpie, the late Michael Gudinski and gives his thoughts on Brian Mannix. Which two words do you think he used? Plus Mark Gable is no choirboy even though he is. All is revealed thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Two Australian music icons on the one episode - Michael Chugg and Dragon's Todd Hunter and Mark Williams. Stories from the many and varied parts of their collective colourful histories are rolled out in this most entertaining episode. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence - making good drivers better 1300 55 576 murcotts.edu.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 15
There was no bigger band in the early seventies than SLADE. The hits just kept coming: Look Wot You Don, Coz I Lov You, Gudbuy T'Jane, Cum On Feel The Noize, Mama Weer All Crazee Now, Get Down and Get With it and the list goes on. Dave Hill was the lead guitarist and fashion plate of the band from day one and is still performing those songs today. Brian and Kev are unabashed fans and were delighted to chat to the great man. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence who can make you an even better dr...
Jul 27, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Russell Morris is the real thing in so many ways outside the song that bought him fame. He chats about working with Molly on that song, growing up in rough, tough Richmond, meeting Linda Ronstadt and now doing the music he wants to do. Remember Cars and Are Friends Electric ? Gary Numan has carved out a long career in electro music since those two chartbusters. He chats about his life and his new album Intruder. Rock On! Thanks to our great friends at Murcotts Driving Excellence for their suppor...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Steve Kilbey - best known as the charismatic frontman for The Church - is still making some of the most interesting music in the country. You will hear a couple of his latest songs and a refreshingly honest and open chat about how he goes about making music thesedays. Also popping in for a chat is rockstar, author, witch and pilot Fiona Horne with a truly amazing love story and a great cover version of a seventies classic. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence the people who will make you a bett...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 12
One of the road warriors of the Australian music scene, Brian Cadd is still writing great songs, doing brilliant live shows and chatting about his life and times in the biz. We are thrilled to have him on the show along with a comedy trio who are filling venues all over the country with their hilarious stage show - Sooshi Mango. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au. We could all be better drivers and Murcotts are THE people to make that happen. See omnystudio.co...
Jun 15, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Hey Hey we're the Monkees fans. Yes, Brian and Kevin are unashamedly thrilled to be chatting to Micky Dolenz about those heady days of Monkeemania, Circus Boy, his new album of Michael Nesmith songs and lots more. Plus two tracks from the album including one you will remember sung by Linda Ronstadt. Musician and composer Roger Mason also joins us to talk about his latest project with Steve Kilbey and reflects on some of his travels across the musical landscape. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Exc...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 10
With record sales of more than 80 million world wide, Leo Sayer is a superstar but he always has time for his mates like Brian. About to hit the road for yet another tour, Leo chatted about Fred Astaire, Roger Daltrey, Lear jetting with our own Brian and finance advice from Mick Jagger. If that is not enough, the brilliant and effervescent Grace Knight recalls the early days of Eurogliders, breakfasting with Brian and a backstage rider gone wrong. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 5...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Alice Cooper returns. Brian's favourite is back with a new album 'Detroit Stories' and you can hear all about it plus his recent health scare. Murray and Lizzie from The Soul Movers pop in and Mark Opitz returns with even more stories about INXS, Kiss and AC/DC. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au ROCK ON! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Suzi Quatro is still Rockin'. Brian and Kev chat to Suzi about her new album 'The Devil in Me' and a whole lot more plus we play two tracks from the album. Samuel Johnson is known for his acting and charity work and his latest book 'Dear Mum' is a collection of letters from an interesting and diverse troupe of Australians including Brian. Just when you thought there was no more, there is another assortment of studio stories from acclaimed record producer Mark Opitz. All thanks to Murcotts Drivin...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On the eve of their Australian tour Robin Zander from Cheap Trick chats with Kev and Brian plus a blast from the eighties - Rocky Burnette answers the boys' call and pays out on an Aussie television icon. Mark Opitz is back talking INXS and Cold Chisel in part three of his interview and you will enjoy two great tracks from the new Cheap Trick album In Another World. It is very good. Plus Rocky's Tired of Toein the Line. Rock on! Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au ...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Andrew Farriss has a new solo album and he talks to Kev & Brian about putting it all together as well as some fond memories of the INXS days and you'll love the two new songs from the self titled album. We have nowhere near finished with record producer extraordinaire Mark Opitz either. Part two delves into his final years at Alberts, including the Love is in the Air story, and starting a very productive relationship with Cold Chisel. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 mu...
Mar 23, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 5
One of Australia's greatest ever songwriters Richard Clapton joins us for a chat about his new album Music of Love 1966-1970. We will play two outstanding songs you never thought you'd head Richard sing. Mark Opitz has worked with nearly every major Australian recording act of the last 40 years and he takes us behind the scenes with the biggest names in Aussie rock. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence murcotts.edu.au Call them 1300 555 576. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Mar 08, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The Hoodoo Gurus are one Australia's best ever bands, Dave and Rick join Brian and Kevin for a chat about their new album, playing live again and their Hall of Fame status, and you'll hear one of their newest songs. After decades as manager of The Wiggles Paul Field is back with a solo album. He chats about duetting with Kasey Chambers and Jimmy Barnes and meeting Keith Richards. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 3
