Life of Brian...Mannix that is.

Two of Australia's most loved, celebrated and revered writers are up for a chat. David Williamson is an icon of Australian theatre, film and television, with a body of work the envy of all. From The Club to Don's Party to Gallipoli, David's words have been an integral part of our lives. Our other guest Andrew Rule is no slouch either with dozens of best selling books in the true crime arena. Andrew has brought the stories of Chopper Read and the Underbelly crew to the world through his writing and more recently a very successful podcast series.        All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and those of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy incredible guest list Batman! We have two Robins on the show. The one and only Burt Ward, one half of the dynamic duo from the iconic Batman television series, tells us what he is up to now that his crime fighting days are behind him. Kapow! Burt shares some wonderful memories of Adam West and the galaxy of stars who appeared on the show and the ones who wanted to, but didn't. Burt also talks about his passion for rescue dogs and the philanthropic work he and his wife Tracy have been doing in that area, plus their Gentle Giants pet food company.    Robin A Smith is fronting the Golden Anniversary tour of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells in Australia next month. Robin, an award winning and highly acclaimed conductor and arranger, chats about one of the most talked about pieces of music ever and some great memories he has of living in Australia and working with Margaret Urlich and The Rockmelons.    All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and those of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our main guest this week is Geoff Cox. Who, I hear you say? Coxy from the Roxy, Coxy's Big Break, The Little River Band - THAT Geoff Cox. One of the great storytellers, and what stories he has. From touring with LRB across America to the pubs and clubs of Australia with the likes of Kamahl and Alf Garnett to his illustrious real estate career. Amazing stories as only Coxy can tell.  To finish off, Natalie Gauci tells us about her new album Brand New Day and her showcase gig at Bird's Basement (Friday July 5th), plus we play her terrific new single How You Feel. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fan boy time as Brian gets all 12 year old when he meets Andy Scott of Sweet and Kev is a massive Guess Who fan, so chatting to Burton Cummings is a major coup.  Sweet are about to tour Australia and Andy Scott - the last remaining member of the line up that brought us Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run and Love is Like Oxygen - is up for a chat about the good old days and the tour.  The Guess Who put Canadian rock music on the map with monster hits like American Woman, Undun, No Time and Albert Flasher. Burton Cummings was the lead singer and what a voice he has. The songs he wrote and co wrote have stood the test of time.  Classic rock stars with equally classic stories - it is another top shelf episode. Ya Ready Kev? Andy? Burton?  All right substitutes ... Let's Go!! (names have been changed to protect us from getting sued)    All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Napier-Bell is a music industry icon with a wealth of experiences and stories from his decades in a myriad of roles. Simon shares tales from his days as manager of The Yardbirds, taking Wham to China, the success of Japan in Japan and discovering JPY in a pub ... but wait, there is SO much more. Simon wrote a number one song for Dusty Springfield, got a gold record from Elvis, knocked back David Bowie in more ways than one, managed Marc Bolan and has written several best selling books covering various areas of the industry.  It is a colourful life as you will discover.   All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we take you behind the scenes into the inner sanctum of the Uncanny X-Men reunion: The inside word from Ronnie, Maxy, Kirky and Manno in the rehearsal room before the gigs, sex, lies and selfies. How Eighties!  Also Brian and Kev catch up with Cash Backman on the 50th anniversary of his monster hit 'My Girl Bill.' All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy James has the songs and the stats to claim the title of Superstar. Starting with Hanky Panky in 1966, the hits rolled out - I Think We're Alone Now, Gettin' Together, Mony Mony, Crimson and Clover, Crystal Blue Persuasion and Draggin' the Line to name only a few. Then there were the successful cover versions by Billy Idol, Tiffany and Joan Jett.  And the stats - 23 Gold Records, 9 Platinum Albums, over 100 Million Records Sold Worldwide and 32 Billboard Hot 100 Chart Hits!  The Tommy James story is amazing. Signing with a mob run record label provided an interesting start, knocking back Woodstock and rejecting songs from George Harrison adds to this incredible tale.  Plus in this episode Brian unveils the newest Uncanny X Men song It's a Shame. It's not and it isn't new either, but a reworking of a track from 1982's SaliveOne.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's duelling duos as Brian & Kevin break bread with Carlotta & Craig and Tania & Eric.  Australian showbiz icon Carlotta and entertainment reporter to the stars Craig Bennett have turned a lifetime's friendship into a hilarious stage show that is packing houses across the country. Find out all the juicy gossip behind the glamour when they spill the beans to Brian & Kevin. They don't, but it reads well doesn't it?  Tania Doko and Eric Bazilian (She of Bachelor Girl and He of The Hooters) have lots in common. They both married a Swede (not the same one) They both sing great and write sensational songs and they both speak to Kevin at the same time about all of those things. Who knew?   All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Purple may not be touring Australia now, but we did manage to get their bass player and the man who came up with Smoke on the Water - Roger Glover - for a chat and he is quite a character.   Our other star attraction is the incredibly likeable and talented Huey Lewis, talking everything from Back to the Future to his hearing problems to his new Broadway Show which is about to open.   All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two episodes back we were talking about her, now I am delighted to be talking to her. The amazing Judy Collins joins me to talk about that Stephen Stills song and her incredible career from both sides now and then.  Also up for a chat is Jon Stevens. What a blast to talk about Noiseworks, INXS, JC Superstar and life and death in general.   All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Pattie is a showbiz icon and she shares some of her experiences from a lifetime of entertaining Australia. Still treading the boards as part of The Good Old Days of Rock 'n Roll Show, Pattie takes us from her beginnings as a shy teenager on Bandstand to the battlefields of Vietnam singing for the troops while bullets were flying. It is a truly amazing and unique story.  You will also meet Laurence Hewson, lead singer and songwriter for Sordid Ordeal. At night his searing vocals can be heard in venues across Melbourne but by day he is platform announcer at Flinders Street Railway Station. Get on board another fun filled episode of the curious Life of Brian.     All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Nash is befitting of the word LEGEND. Kev got to chat with Graham about his life and times, including The Hollies, the formation of Crosby, Stills and Nash then the addition of Young, plus his upcoming Aussie tour. Great stories from an all time great of our generation.  Also we revisit our pandemic and hilarious chat with Bryan Brown, another whose name sits well alongside the word LEGEND. Bryan talks about becoming an unlikely author and his days on set with Paul and Ringo. Yes, that Paul and Ringo. Funny bastards apparently.     All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is much more to Barry Williams than just his Greg Brady days as you will discover in this chat. Barry talks about Greg and those heady days including when the axe fell on the show and whether he has ever wanted to kill Greg off. He also talks about his musical career and his recent experiences on Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer.  We revisit our visit with the always unpredictable John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten and play the new Brian Cadd song from his forthcoming album Dream Train.    Make 2024 the year you do something about making our roads a safer place for everyone. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dinah Lee is still wowing audiences across Australia the same way she did in the sixties when she burst onto the scene with her amazing debut single 'Don't you know Yockomo.' Dinah tells her amazing story to Brian and Kevin. And in what will become a regular segment, we enter the vault and revisit our first Life of Brian encounter with the great Alice Cooper, remembering the only two people in the world who call him Vince.   Plus Brian has been partying with politicians and TV stars. Wait 'til you hear what they got up to!!!!  Make 2024 the year you do something about making our roads a safer place for everyone. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! What a way to start 2024 with the legendary Felix Cavaliere founding member of The Rascals. What a band! Remember Groovin', A Girl Like You, People got to be Free, Good lovin' and so many other great songs. Felix is going strong and talks about the highs and lows.  King Canyon has a hot new single 'Blacktop' and lead singer Jimmy Cupples tells Brian and Kev all about it and the plans for the year. Make 2024 the year you do something about making our roads a safer place for everyone. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian?  1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill McDonough - best known as drummer and songwriter for Australian Crawl - has penned a book called Sons of Beaches. It is the story of the McDonough brothers, Bill and Guy, before and during their days in Aussie Crawl. Bill tells Brian and Kev about the story behind doing the book and much more, including being fried one night at the Prospect Hill Hotel. Our other guests are Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (The Cowsills), two thirds of Action Skulls - the other member is Bill Mumy, a talented singer songwriter and yes, he played Will Robinson in Lost in Space. Vicki has the latest on The Bangles and John recounts being recently sacked as drummer for The Beach Boys.   All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. Head to their website - murcotts.edu.au - or call their world famous number 1300 555 576. Make your loved ones safe on the roads this holiday season.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare to be girt by Brian's in this stocking stuffed pre-Christmas episode. Pseudo Echo's Brian Canham is the first guest and he talks Funky Town, Molly, knocking back Madonna and working with Kamahl, the kind of colourful chat that has made Life of Brian such great listening. Special prize for picking the subtle use of a Pseudo Echo hit single title! And what else is in Brian's stocking? It's Dave Warner from the suburbs talking about his latest crime novel 'Summer of Blood' and his award winning music career.   All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence, who have a special 15% off offer on for Christmas. Head to their website - murcotts.edu.au - or call their world famous number 1300 555 576. Make your loved ones safe on the road this holiday season.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Conway has released her memoir The Book of Life and she chats to Brian and Kev about her rich body of work, from modelling to the early band days with Do Re Mi and her solo success. Kev also catches up with former lead singer of The Groove and The Mixtures Peter Williams, another Kiwi who crossed the ditch and became a big star in the late sixties and seventies. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence who have a special 15% off offer on for Christmas. Head to their website murcotts.edu.au or call their world famous number 1300 555 576. Make your loved ones safe on the road this holiday season.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Holden is living a colourful life and shares some of his incredible experiences with Brian and Kev, including the heady days of pop stardom and red carnations, pissing Elton John off, working and partying with David Hasselhoff and his Sullivans romance.  Also in this episode, meet Jesse James Dupree and hear the banging song he has written with Brian Johnson of AC/DC.   Crash free driving - what a concept. Murcotts Driving Excellence will steer you in the right direction to safer driving. Jump on their website - murcotts.edu.au - to see the whole range of programs available then call 1300 555 576 and make it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Les Gock was a bona fide seventies pop star from head to toe. As lead guitarist of Hush, Les was a huge part of Australia's most successful glam rock bands. They were on fire - literally - as you will find out when Les talks about those wild, crazy and dangerous days. There is more to the story, as Les enjoyed even more success as a jingle writer and producer for brands like Qantas, Sussan and many others.    Crash free driving - what a concept. Murcotts Driving Excellence will steer you in the right direction to safer driving. Jump on their website  murcotts.edu.au to see the whole range of programs available then call 1300 555 576 and make it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the great songwriters of our generation Jimmy Webb is about to tour Australia and on the eve of the tour, he chats to Kevin about how he got his start, meeting Glen Campbell, songs he wrote and ones he wishes he'd written  Stuart Coupe shares more of his colourful rock 'n roll experience including the 'glamour' of touring the USA with Paul Kelly and the Hoodoo Gurus, the interviewees that have eluded him and crossing paths with young Mannix.    Crash free driving - what a concept. Murcotts Driving Excellence will steer you in the right direction to safer driving. Jump on their website  murcotts.edu.au to see the whole range of programs available then call 1300 555 576 and make it happen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart Coupe is one of Australia's most read and respected music journalists, so his appearance on our show is a big surprise. Stuart talks about his latest book 'Shake some Action' which is full of great war stories from his life in rock and roll. In part one of our chat there are tales from Springsteen, Dylan, Steve Kilbey and the current Australian PM.  Kev catches up Canadian singer songwriter Gino Vannelli of 'Wild Horses' and 'I Just wanna Stop' fame and to finish off, hear the great new song from the very talented Natalie Gauci.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence, the people to help you achieve crash-free driving. Call them to book 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au to see the full range of programs available. Do it for yourself or someone you care about.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Petersen shares more of his amazing stories from his days as drummer with The Bee Gees. From worldwide stardom to the problems that fractured the fivesome and split the Gibb brothers.  Remember the chart topping 1978 smash Baby it's You by Promises? Kevin chats to the lady behind that song and most memorable video clip Leslie Knauer. Find out what she is up to in 2023 and why she was on stage with Monkee Micky Dolenz.  Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Springfield and Colin Petersen are two Aussies who have both made a huge impact on the international scene, Colin as a child actor in the movie Smiley then behind the drum kit for the Bee Gees' first musical assault on the world through hits like Massachusetts, To Love Somebody, New York Mining Disaster and Words. Now a Queensland resident, Colin shares the story, from his start in the business to the first break up of the brothers Gibb.  Rick Springfield is touring the United States now with his new album Automatic. He talks about making the new record and looks back over a career that includes being shot at while touring Vietnam in the sixties, the story behind covering Eleanor Rigby with Zoot, the smash success of Jessie's Girl and much more.    Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary guitarist and singer Kevin Borich has a brilliant new record called Duets, featuring Kevin performing with friends like Leo Sayer, Joe Walsh, Ella Hooper, Joe Camilleri, Ian Moss and Swanee, to name a few. Kevin talks about making the album plus the good old days including writing the La De Das classic Gonna See My baby Tonight.  But wait, there's more: Les Hall and Steve Mulry chat about the new TMG album It is What it is ... Rock On and the single La La plus the plans for the 50th anniversary of the forming of the Ted Mulry Gang.   Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn A Baker - the rock brain of the world - returns with more fascinating stories from his incredible musical life including touring with The Rolling Stones and meeting Fidel Castro!  Kevin catches up with Kevin Rowland - lead singer of Dexys Midnight Runners - to chat about their new album The Feminine Divine and the old hits like Come on Eileen.    Australian rock legend Ian Moss is back with his new album Rivers Run Dry. We catch up with Mossy to talk about the new songs, duetting with his son and much more.     Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rock Brain of every Century Glenn A. Baker has stories about everyone in the music biz. In part one of his chat with Brian & Kev he talks Beatles, the days of managing Ol' 55, correcting the Big O about one of his songs and running into Stevie Nicks on the way to meeting Bob Dylan. As you do!  Master drummer Joe Vitale returns, chatting to Kev and Murcotts' Mark Lane about his Bob Dylan connection, plus more Joe Walsh stories and drumming for John Lennon.  To finish, the busiest man in Australian music Tim Henwood drops in for a chat and to play the new Palace of the King single.  Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From singing goat to ARIA award winner, Wendy Matthews has many tales to tell from her amazing career, and she shares a few with us, including the recording of her smash hit The Day You Went Away.  Mark Lane from our fabulous podcast partners Murcotts joins Kevin for a chat with legendary musician Joe Vitale. Joe is the long time drummer for Joe Walsh's band Barnstorm plus has moonlighted with Crosby, Stills and Nash and the Eagles. He talks about writing the classic Rocky Mountain Way and one of Bob Dylan's favourite Eagles songs.      Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send me an Angel was Real Life's first single and its international success certainly changed David Sterry's professional life but not the boy from Footscray, as you'll hear in this chat with Brian and Kevin which takes you from before his first high school band to jet setting all over the globe and falling out of limos.  Grant Hansen is best known as the host of The Marngrook Footy Show but he is also a very talented musician. He has put his old band Blackfire back together and - along with a few new members - they have a new record: Regeneration. All that and more stories from the pop star penthouse.  .        Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Rudd - the man who created the rock classic I'll Be Gone - joins us for a chat about his life and times through Spectrum, The Indelible Murtceps and Ariel and he is still gigging and making music. Also still making great music is Lloyd Cole, who has a new album On Pain. From his attic recording studio Lloyd talks about the album and lots more including the influence of Iggy, Bowie and T-Rex.      Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tottie Goldsmith OAM is a woman of many talents: singer, actor, television and radio presenter, celebrant and MC. She is also a tireless worker for charity, especially the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, a project she has been involved with from the beginning with her late Aunt Olivia. Tottie talks about all that plus some backstage secrets and her unique friendship with the late Renee Geyer.   Jesse Colin Young has been making music for more than 60 years and his 1969 smash hit Get Together by The Youngbloods remans an iconic reminder of the awakening of a generation that launched music into the social conscience.  And to finish another treat from the Mannix Music Vault.   Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au today  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Fenech is a three time world champion, a Boxing Hall of Famer and a man not frightened to say what he thinks. In a candid chat with Brian and Kevin, he talks about his near death experience and what waiting 30 years for the Azuma Nelson fight decision has meant to his life.  Musically, hear legendary Hollies singer Allan Clarke talk about their classic hits He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother and Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress plus his battles with his voice and rekindling his passion for making records.  And to finish something from the Mannix Music Vault.   Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au today    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherbet's Tony Mitchell returns for part two of his recollections of the days of screaming girls, nude photo shoots, the Skyhooks rivalry and writing Howzat.  Eve von Bibra plays the new Chantoozies single Every Night (which she wrote) and talks Golden Gaytimes and doggie CPR. There's also a preview of Kev's chat with Allan Clarke - lead singer of The Hollies - remembering their days at the pointy end of the British invasion with hits like Bus Stop, Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress and He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother .   Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherbet was one of the biggest Aussie bands of the seventies with huge record sales (remember them?), sold out concerts and a devoted fan base who devoured their every move. Tony Mitchell was there in the halcyon days of  the Sherbet hysteria and co-wrote the band's biggest international seller, Howzat. Tony is still gigging and chats to Brian and Kevin about his musical odyssey.  In part two of Kev's chat with Randy and Tal Bachman, hear about touring with Burton Cummings again, appearing on The Simpsons and the music the father and son are making now.  Plus a new song to finish from Harry Young and Bobbi Marchini called Rock and Roll Survivor. Bobbi tells the story behind the song.  Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian, meet Brian. Cadd and Mannix are Gold Coast neighbours these days so they are up for a good old chat over the penthouse balcony about a new live album from Caddie's past. What happens on the gig certainly doesn't stay there with this pair.  From Guess Who to Bachman Turner Overdrive, Randy Bachman has produced classic hits like American Woman and Takin' Care of Business and a very talented son Tal. Bachman and Bachman talk about their music, life and much more in part one of their chat with Kevin.  Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au today (no steak knives included)      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'I am Woman' still resonates around the world. In this episode, meet Ray Burton - the man who co wrote it. Ray is a very talented singer songwriter now living on the Gold Coast, and here he tells his story. 10CC were a major part of the soundtrack of the seventies with massive hits like I'm Not in Love, Dreadlock Holiday and Rubber Bullets. Founding member Graham Gouldman also wrote classics like Bus Stop (The Hollies) For Your Love (The Yardbirds) and No Milk Today (Herman's Hermits).He chats on the eve of 10CC's Australian tour.   All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au How are your driving skills? Time for a refresher and Murcotts are the people who will make you a safer driver. Gift vouchers are available for the not-as-good-as-he/she-thinks-they-are driver in your life.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Manning is back talking about his his latest solo album Out of my Shed and a desk tape release from years ago, plus Sarah McLeod from The Superjesus drops in for a chat about her latest musical offering. And wait 'til you hear Brian's solution for our rising oceans!   All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au How are your driving skills? Time for a refresher and Murcotts are the people who will make you a safer driver. Gift vouchers are available for the not-as-good-as-he/she-thinks-they-are driver in your life.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Pealing and Nick Charles sit down for a chat about their new album Songs from This Town and the Stars tour plus some vintage stories of the old days on the road with The Beach Boys and ELO. What about the first meeting between Mick and Brian? It's a doozy.  Legendary guitarist Phil Manning talks about Chain's  55th anniversary tour and we have more with Phil in the next episode.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au How are your driving skills? Time for a refresher and Murcotts are the people who will make you a safer driver. Gift vouchers are available for the not-as-good-as-he/she-thinks-they-are driver in your life.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But wait, there's more! Happy Days star Don Most shares some of the magic from the set of the iconic show including visits by John Lennon and Ringo Starr. Don also talks about some other celebs he met, the Happy Days softball team and the music and acting roles he is involved in now.   Tony Burrows is not a household name but his voice has graced dozens of hits over the years including Love Grows (where Rosemary goes), Beach Baby and United We Stand plus he taught the Beatles to bow for the Queen.  Make 2023 the year you become a better driver. Murcotts Driving Excellence are the people who will help you make that happen, Call them on 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Gift vouchers are also available.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our chat with Blondie's Clem Burke he remembers the first time the band toured Australia, playing with Bob Dylan and getting a second Doctor of Music degree. Clem and Brian also discover a mutual friend.  Our other guest is actor and singer Don Most, best known as Ralph Malph from the iconic Happy Days television series. In part one Don remembers initially knocking back the role of Ralph, his passion for singing and gate crashing the set of a Jack Nicholson movie.  Make 2023 the year you become a better driver. Murcotts Driving Excellence are the people who will help you make that happen, Call them on 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Gift vouchers are also available.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a way to start the new year. Two sensational guests - Clem Burke and John O'Hurley. Clem talks about his incredible musical odyssey, from backing Nancy Sinatra to joining Blondie in 1975 and the Australian connection in the international success of the band. In the second and final part of the John O'Hurley chat the Seinfeld actor talks about his days on the set, the cast and how Peterman became an even bigger part of his life after the show ended. John also has some hilarious memories of his visits to Australia to film a McDonalds commercial. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence, our podcast partners. Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. Now is the perfect time to call them on 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au. It will change your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a limited number of Ho Ho Hos available, Brian and Kevin are joined by Billy Miller (The Ferrets), Max Waugh (Horsehead) and Mark Lane (Murcotts Driving Excellence) plus a special appearance by Wilbur Wilde (Ol'55). It is all the usual festive cheer you would expect around your family table but with less foul language, sex themes, violence and nudity.  All thanks to our podcast partners (and partners in crime) Murcotts Driving Excellence. Not too late to grab a gift voucher at murcotts.edu.au or call 1300 555 576.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason burst onto the music scene as a member of the iconic English band Traffic back in the sixties and has been making great music and a living ever since. Dave talks about those early days and writing the all time classic Feelin' Alright which has been covered by more than 50 artists.  Actor John O'Hurley is a man of many talents with a catalogue of work to rival the catalogues that made him famous as the hilarious J. Peterman in Seinfeld. John talks about his start in the business and shares some fascinating insights into playing Peterman, including a performance of a monologue that finished on the cutting room floor. Enjoy part one of the very entertaining chat with John.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence call 1300 555 576 and give the gift that keeps on giving - peace of mind. Take advantage of Murcotts special Christmas offer. Call them or visit the website murcotts.edu.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we bring you part two of our chat with Beeb Birtles, founding member of the Little River Band. Great songs and their vocal brilliance was the formula for world wide success. Now living in Nashville, Beeb reflects on the LRB days with the release of their Ultimate Hits and Masterpieces package.   Peter Cupples first came to prominence as lead singer of Stylus in the mid seventies but a blossoming football career may have seen a different path. Peter chats about his career, partnering with Jon English and a memorable day with Brian, Jack Thompson and Angry Anderson.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence murcotts.edu.au 1300 555 576. The no-brainer Christmas present of 2022 is a gift certificate from Murcotts. At the special price of $239, it is unbeatable value. Advanced driving, defensive driving, driver awareness - this is the training that saves lives.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.