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Mister Brisbane

As heard on Reading Radio, Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz read and discuss the weekly Mister Brisbane newsletter.

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Episodes

Mister Brisbane: Life's simple pleasures

Brett Debritz suggests some reasons to be cheerful, searches for celebrities, and forgets the know-nothings Ep 25 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Feb 02, 202114 min

Mister Brisbane: Lollies, libraries and live music

Brett Debritz reads from the latest Mister Brisbane newsletter and revisits his interview with Paul Hogan. Ep 24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Jan 26, 202114 min

Mister Brisbane: Books, Batman, burlesque and bygones

Brett Debritz talks about our city, cabaret and cars, and "Blast from the Past" puts the spotlight on Lee Mack and Ben O'Donoghue. Ep23 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Jan 19, 202115 min

Mister Brisbane: Places, panto and passages

It's the end of an era as Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson talk about a Maps mystery, disappearing Brisbane, feedback and a fond farewell. Ep 22 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Jan 12, 202115 min

Mister Brisbane: Chicken dinners, GoCards and more censorship

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson talk about the things we take for granted and the secret books we're not allowed to see. Ep 21 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Jan 05, 202115 min

Mister Brisbane: Covid and the calendar, tap talk and toll tags

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson put 2020 in the bin, remember state censorship, reorder restaurant etiquette, and discuss their plumbing. Ep 20 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Dec 29, 202014 min

Mister Brisbane: Christmas kryptonite, phone booths and icons

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz discuss Brisbane's new parkland, Spencer's tiny TARDIS, seasonal treats and semantics. Ep 19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Dec 22, 202014 min

Mister Brisbane: Breakdancing, kindness and binge viewing

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz discuss potential new Olympic sports, happy places, how to draw a train and what's worth watching. Ep18. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Dec 15, 202013 min

Mister Brisbane: Queensland beers and Brisbane Arcade

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson discuss the story everyone in Brisbane should know, support our local brewers and remember the rain. Ep 17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Dec 08, 202015 min

Mister Brisbane: Pubs, clubs and Crunchie bars

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson revisit the Valley, unwrap the chocolate-bar paradox, check out a new streaming service, and more! Ep 16 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Dec 01, 202015 min

Mister Brisbane: Sights, stone fruit and feedback

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz discuss Brisbane's best views, the taste of summer and the dilemma posed by street art, and deal with a bulging mailbag. Ep 15 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Nov 24, 202015 min

Mister Brisbane: Time wasters, hero worship and wirelesses

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson discuss wasteful name changes, movies about our heroes, alternative radio stations and the mystery of the Courier-Mail clock Ep 14 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Nov 17, 202013 min

Mister Brisbane: Radio waves and Uber incidents

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson talk about talk radio, bad ride-share moments, museums and meeting places. Ep 12.96 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Nov 10, 202015 min

Mister Brisbane: Cracker Night and smells of success

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz on Brisbane's best odours, Guy Fawkes fireworks, the return of live theatre and how podcasts (except this one) are too long. Ep 12 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Nov 03, 202015 min

Mister Brisbane: Women in radio, Expo and Africa

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson are joined by Natalie Bochenski to discuss World Expo 88 and radio stardom, and ask: Are they playing my song? Ep 11 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Oct 27, 202015 min

Mister Brisbane: Giving and drinking

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz talk about doing the right thing when donating to charity, giving a Fourex about the Milton brewery, Brett's romantic secret, and some musical memories. Ep 10 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Oct 20, 202014 min

Mister Brisbane: Star turns and date nights

Has Brisbane got talent? Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz say a resounding Yes to that. Also, the composer who stole from himself, why Pachelbel is still top of the pops, and finding love at the Pancake Manor. Ep 9 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Oct 13, 202015 min

Mister Brisbane: Borat, Brisbaneites and footy anthems

We ask: are Queenslanders a breed apart? Also Spencer's Sizzler secret, Brett's encounter with Sacha Baron Cohen, a call to update those old football songs, and your feedback. Ep 8 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Oct 06, 202014 min

Mister Brisbane: Bus, son of Tram

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson remember the man with a chook on a stick, challenge the NRL ref's decision, and suggest a theatre version of Gogglebox. Ep 7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Sep 29, 202014 min

Mister Brisbane: Pubs revisited, smells like Brisbane

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz delve deeper into the stench at the new cruise terminal, revisit the Prince Consort and ask whose TV news do you choose? Ep 6 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Sep 22, 202014 min

Mister Brisbane: Trivia time and radio days

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz chat about games, quizzes and Brisbane radio, and up the ante on places like other places. Ep 5 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Sep 15, 202013 min

Mister Brisbane: Supersized and Super 8

Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson talk about Big Things, home movies and retreating from Twitter. Ep 4 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Sep 08, 202014 min

Mister Brisbane :Festivals, flashback and fun times

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz ask: is the Brisbane Festival returning to its roots? Also: saving old TV shows, celebrating during Covid and your comments. Ep 3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Sep 01, 202014 min

Mister Brisbane: Toads and television

Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz talk about chilled-out cane toads, a new way to look at TV shows and search for the "Brisbane of the west". Ep 2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Aug 25, 202013 min

Mister Brisbane: Talk of the town

Spencer Howson hosts and chats with Brett Debritz, who reads from his Mister Brisbane newsletter. This week: A tale of two cities, media movements and a call from my MP. As heard on Reading Radio. Ep 1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit misterbrisbane.substack.com

Aug 17, 202014 min
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