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Welcome to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. Join us as self-described Australian country music expert Tamlyn Butwell introduces British newbie Amy Wescott to the wide world of country music down under.

Tamlyn Butwell & Amy Wescott


    • Jul 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Mix Tape Mini #1 - References 1-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 41:02


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, the podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode we have a mix tape (playlist) for you of some of the musical references Tam made through our first 10 artist episodes. Amy gets introduced to Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson and Tam declares that they are most definitely NOT a vampire.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.comFollow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0B8eP1t6WP9PAY6pS6nJLJ?si=17fb2df7f7bb4770

    Catherine Britt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 62:21


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, the podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode Tam and Amy have a great time chatting about Catherine Britt. We've got Hank Williams references, hillbillies and some hazy nostalgia for you as well as a bisexual anthem for all the queer cowboys/cowgirls/cowhands out there.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.comFollow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yyrkyWFYKDn0SMB8TF6Al?si=3bb585147694438fYou can find out more information about Catherine Britt at https://catherinebritt.com/

    Adam Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 59:13


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, the podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode Tam and Amy discuss Adam Brand and they have some STRONG opinions. Strap in for some discussions about male privilege, motor racing and whether the phrase 'making love' should be retired forever.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.comFollow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qgUxG8aZWejK5D7jKa79p?si=1e7e49112b174cc4You can find out more information about Adam Brand at http://www.adambrandmusic.com/

    The McClymonts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 57:28


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, the podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode Tam and Amy discuss The McClymonts and WHAT an episode it is folks. We find potentially the most sapphic Australian country song of all time AND the sexiest Australian country song of all time, both conveniently located in one Spotify playlist for your listening pleasure.Apologies for the drop in audio quality this episode folks, we should be back to our usual quality next episode.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DsQGpiYDcB90w6PaDAzmj?si=5328955b506a4b86You can find out more information about The McClymonts at https://www.themcclymonts.net.au/

    Travis Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 55:05


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. Tam and Amy are listening to Travis Collins this week so prepare for songs about making up and making out, songs that make Tam cry and songs that make our English teachers proud.Apologies for the drop in audio quality this episode folks.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com  Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JDkpEQ8YNxUss2SN78OHQ?si=c8f167c98cfe4f7cYou can find out more information about Travis Collins at https://www.traviscollins.com.au/

    My Favourite Musical: Rent! (A.K.A Amy's Birthday 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 77:18


    Hello dear listeners! Please join Amy and Tam in celebrating Amy's birthday on this special bonus episode where we discuss Amy's favourite musical of all time, RENT.  Amy's in charge and Tam has a LOT of questions. Who is Benny? How much outstanding rent is there in total in this musical? Which of the references to candles are literal and which are metaphors? Will Tam cry on mic? HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!Please note that we have an explicit rating this episode due to the themes of the musical and language used.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com  Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can follow along with the soundtrack on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/7JR7tGOAvqFSpVmDlCzHIJ?si=un0IIOMdS1y2cMQzAEfsWg

    Harmony James

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 51:46


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. We're time-travelling this episode as past Tam and past Amy discuss the western vibes of Harmony James. We're talking breakups and busking and baristas and we can't wait to share it all with you.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com  Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xQemirKtSt5REiSt9BHCr?si=14cf1b5e73c34201You can find out more information about Harmony James at https://www.harmonyjames.com/

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    Morgan Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 50:24


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. We're time-travelling this episode as past Tam and past Amy discuss the music of Morgan Evans. We're drinkin', we're dancin', we're diamonds and we're so excited to be back in your podcast feed dear listeners!Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com  Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vFa1oosTZfTxUWEGDk4yO?si=0d0f374341414ef5You can find out more information about Morgan Evans at https://www.morganevansmusic.com/

    Adobe and Teardrops: Queer Country Music History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 89:04


    Welcome to the very first crossover for Country Down Under, the podcast that introduces you Australia country music one artist at a time (usually). Amy and Tam are still working on their COVID-19 remote recording situation so this episode is actually by American podcast Adobe and Teardrops, a music podcast with an affinity for twang. Rachel Cholst takes you on a journey through queer country music history in this very special COVID-19 Country Music Crossover Event! Rachel includes music on Adobe and Teardrops, but I have also put together a Spotify playlist for your reference: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wCbdyL7pvOpXZQ5Gj83gJ?si=Sac18yAJTY--TTSyjTlCQQThe article that Rachel mentions can be found at https://theboot.com/queer-country-music-history/You can find the Adobe and Teardrops blog at http://www.adobeandteardrops.com/ and follow Rachel @adobeteardrops on TwitterAnd as always you can find us at https://www.countrydownunder.com/ and @cdupodcast on social media.Stay safe everyone!

    COVID-19 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 6:35


    A little COVID-19 update for Country Down Under, the podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. It's a bit of a sad update, Tam tries to feel their feelings and Amy is in denial. Our lovely Amy has had to fly back to the UK so we will be switching to remote recording. This means that there could be a delay between some episodes as Amy flies back and we organise equipment. We'll try to keep this delay as short as possible. We'll talk to you soon dear listeners!Make sure you check out our website www.countrydownunder.com Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

    Sara Storer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 60:42


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This week Tam is joined by the resident girlfriend, Jade Watkins as Amy is travelling. They're discussing the music of Sara Storer so prepare yourself for rain, rodeos and wranglers as we find out just how much Jade has picked up about country music since dating Tam.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40NFGqWjhTq4V9HHA5xoMm?si=2f5hh78aQsC3clZ9ZDhLngYou can find out more information about Sara Storer at https://www.sarastorer.com.au/

    Luke O'Shea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 60:03


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode we're talking about Luke O'Shea which means we're discussing balladeers, bushrangers and bops of the activism variety. Amy has returned from an Aussie adventure just in time for self-isolation and Tam and Amy compare becoming a licensed driver in Australia vs. the UK.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3d9hiyzEIfuW5x5kvKpgWY?si=Ho6iQI_LRJKnyuJNfyWYVQYou can find out more information about Luke O'Shea at https://lukeoshea.com/

    The Weeping Willows

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 47:20


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. For our first double digit episode we're discussing the lovely and local The Weeping Willows. Love, loss and lots of self reflection contained within this episode. We recommend listening to The Weeping Willows when you want to be transported into an alternate, gothic dimension to really explore your innermost thoughts and feelings.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70d7WYIMOOpBC0wOZareAA?si=Mcdo8A3OQquNe7W1E4hpAAYou can find out more information about The Weeping Willows at http://www.theweepingwillows.com.au/

    Kasey Chambers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 57:57


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This week we're talking about barricades, brickwalls and badassery because this episode is all about the iconic Kasey Chambers.Make sure you check out the show notes and playlist on our website www.countrydownunder.com Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Dq0x8SUnNnMIlwwWuywJd?si=RASHb5XYRjCrZ4gn0MOTxQYou can find out more information about Kasey Chambers at https://kaseychambers.com/

    Adam Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 60:44


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode we're drowning our sorrows in some drinking songs and also breaking down the representation of women in said drinking songs. Join Tam and Amy for the jam packed episode all about the music of Adam HarveyFollow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zJpfSVrlQovvKcldW5SfD?si=jUg44TEtQtuIx0XKT7E2bAYou can find out more information about Adam Harvey at https://www.adamharvey.com.au/Our website is www.countrydownunder.com

    Tania Kernaghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 58:34


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode we're breaking down the backs of barns and boys in boots as we chat about the music of Tania Kernaghan. Tam and Amy work out how much objectification of tradies is too much and find a sex positive anthem along the way.Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0mhVwPUhcdDj5W1BUrGLRY?si=jFsFK4WlRoW18jpbbQyByQYou can find out more information about Tania Kernaghan at http://www.taniakernaghan.com/Our website is www.countrydownunder.com

    Troy Cassar-Daley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 56:35


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode we're talking about trains and trains and also more trains as we chug along with the music of Troy Cassar-Daley. All aboard the Country Down Under express with train driver Tam as we leave Amy at the station with anyone else who doesn't appreciate a good train song.Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vFZRpPZf4kkpngEvmyyuP?si=M6GLwnYpTPmBc1-RytrdLgYou can find out more information about Troy Cassar-Daley at https://troycassardaley.com.au/Our website is www.countrydownunder.com

    Beccy Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 57:11


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode we're talking about good times and gay stuff as we dive into the music of Beccy Cole. Strap yourselves in, Tam & Amy have a lot to discuss this episode.Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TAHarSZ6Yjb1wh0ONSnsU?si=TuCw_jVZSOm18OYtUyE4NAYou can find out more information about Beccy Cole at http://beccycole.com/Our website is www.countrydownunder.com

    Shane Nicholson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 53:08


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode we're talking about crushes and conspiracy theories as we chat about the music of Shane Nicholson. Tam tries to maintain a respectful distance while Amy gets way too comfortable. Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wDE9QfkU4x4VIke7YxEFZYou can find out more information about Shane Nicholson at https://shanenicholson.com/Our website is www.countrydownunder.com

    Lee Kernaghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 58:43


    Welcome to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This week we're talking shaggin’ wagons and skinny dippin' as we kick off with the one and only Lee Kernaghan. This episode is full of songs about utes, cowgirls and references to country towns across the nation! Amy is confused and Tam is nostalgic. Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7c58fBtIlKAiNSdEhx1E9P?si=K___IJuBQl-XPK1duhzRxQThe show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.countrydownunder.com/shownotes/leekernaghanYou can find out more information about Lee Kernaghan at www.leekernaghan.comOur website is www.countrydownunder.com

    Fanny Lumsden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 42:52


    Welcome back to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. This episode we're talking about grain trains and golden gay times as we explore the music of Fanny Lumsden. Tam reminisces about their hometown and Amy translates everything Tam says for the international listeners. Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out this episode's Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0DITpvFM9irZ3PXZ923lcd?si=__a0tc7SSnKDLM07Ek2_NQYou can find out more information about Fanny Lumsden at www.fannylumsden.netOur website is www.countrydownunder.com

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 12:54


    Welcome to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. Join us as self-described Australian country music expert Tamlyn Butwell introduces British newbie Amy Wescott to the wide world of country music down under. This is a little introductory episode where we tell you a bit about ourselves and what you can expect from the show. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social media to get the latest episodes and updates. Follow us @CDUpodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Our website is www.countrydownunder.com

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 1:42


    Welcome to Country Down Under, a podcast that introduces you to Australian country music one artist at a time. Join us as self-described Australian country music expert Tamlyn Butwell introduces British newbie Amy Wescott to the wide world of country music down under. Subscribe today to hear the first three episodes 28th January.

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