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In the Thermopylae of modern life, occasionally you encounter someone who is beyond a journeyman, way past a Renaissance man. In fact, George Hrab has gone straight through the Renaissance, leapt over the Napoleonic Wars, and now has his head currently right up the Jazz Age. I first met and listened to George Hrab in... The post George Hrab is a dancin' fool. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Australia's Coldest 100 returns for 2024 this Saturday 27th January with @ozkitsch presenting 100 tunes you won't find easily anywhere on any continent. Just look at this list of artists that Andrew Sholl has curated that you'll never again see on the same list. This is Andrew's eighth Coldest 100 and he doesn't see Farnham... The post Australia's Coldest 100 – 2024 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Here's the audio version of the Xmas show this year. To enjoy the full immersive cheapo experience, watch the show on the previous page. But enjoy both, it's Shatmas. A Very Maynard Xmas is the highlight of the year for people who don't get out a lot. It's just like an old style Xmas variety... The post A Very Maynard Xmas 2023 audio podcast version appeared first on Planet Maynard.

30 years ago this week, on a Sunday far, far away Sunday Afternoon Fever blasted across the 1993 landscape of Australia on Triple J… Kirk Pengilly, world famous saxophonist from INXS was my special guest taking questions from live callers Molly, Lance, Rick, Damien, Jenny, Claire (Darwin), Fran (Syd), Melissa (Melb), David, Liz (Melb), Craig,... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever 17.10.1993 – Kirk Pengilly appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 74 answers the eternal question “what is art?” with Tim Ferguson and Maynard. “It's on the wall you goose”, is the only answer you need. “Art is problematic Maynard. Let's face it. It doesn't fucking go with anything.” Wendy Harmer Tim Ferguson has been making art, while Maynard has become a librarian. We... The post Bunga Bunga 74- Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

30 years to the month after the original broadcast, here's Sunday Afternoon Fever, Maynard's Triple J show from a public toilet in Ultimo for no apparent reason with The Andy 500, Rob Clarkson, and Melissa Tkautz. Even Simon Day sticks his head in. There's live music in front of a live studio audience. We even... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever 11.7.1993 – Live from a toilet in Ultimo appeared first on Planet Maynard.

30 years to the day after the original broadcast, here's Sunday Afternoon Fever, Maynard's Triple J show for no apparent reason with Kate Ceberano, Anthony Morgan, Lance & The Hollywood Kids, Crappy New Releases, Warren Coleman, Richard Kingsmill's Hot Tip and Getting Your Goat. Kate Ceberano calls us from her Melbourne sauna to let us... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever 4.7.1993 – Kate Ceberano appeared first on Planet Maynard.

30 years to the day after the original broadcast, here's Sunday Afternoon Fever, Maynard's Triple J show in all its unlikely glory with Tlot Tlot, Mrs Sinatra, Sultans of Ping FC and Anthony Ackroyd. Set your dial for plenty of 1993 goodness. “When radio shows were properly and lovingly put together and interviews were entertaining.”... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever 16.6.1993 – Sultans of Ping appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Brigitte Handley of The Dark Shadows has returned to Australia to let Maynard know what he is missing on German television. Also to remind all of us of the educational value of the work of Falco (even though he was Austrian). She's been exploring a new range of sounds there and has been working with... The post Brigitte Handley in Köln appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 73 has you wading fearlessly into the intellectual end of the inflatable kiddie pool with Tim Ferguson and Maynard. You will soon learn your lesson in ethics as topics impetuously covered in this show include comedy, Gumby, cheese, poo and Peter Dutton. Tim is writing a book, quelling a riot and giving advice... The post Bunga Bunga 73- Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Jon English was a towering professional in the Australian theatre and music world from his first national appearance as Judas in the 1972 production of Jesus Christ Superstar. I first met Jon when he was working on his musical Paris and he dropped in to the Triple J breakfast show a number of times. Always... The post Jon English interview 2002 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Australia's Coldest 100 returns for 2023 this Saturday 28th January with world class musical curiosities that only this wide and very beige land of Australia can produce. Just look at this list of artists that Andrew Sholl has curated that you'll never again see on the same list. This is Andrew's seventh Coldest 100 and... The post Australia's Coldest 100 – 2023 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

A new book from longtime music industry insider Jane Gazzo fills in Australian music history from a time before oversharing became endemic. Sound As Ever: A celebration of the greatest decade in Australian music (1990-1999), a book with Andrew P Street covers most things that you should know about the optimistic musical decade that was... The post Jane Gazzo – Sound As Ever – Australian music 1990-1999 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Tim Ferguson & Maynard return to face their recent recriminations. Tim is making art. Maynard finds his art in a Glebe back alley. Contains occasional casual burlesque. The Nitty Gritty dance that blew Tim's mind is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S3Yt-NxY0E The version of Moon River is Audrey's vocal as used in the film. It wasn't available outside... The post Bunga Bunga 72 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Mari Wilson, 80s UK pop glamourpuss, is our guest in this possibly career defining show for Maynard. From Neasden to New York, from “Just What I Always Wanted” to “The Eyes Have It” via “Ecstasy” and much carry on over the decades, Maynard and Mari have a grand old chinwag. Joining fellow Neasden immortals such... The post Mari Wilson – Just What She Always Wanted appeared first on Planet Maynard.

In an overcrowded world of fashion choice, just off the top of my head I can think of Black Milk, What Katie Did, Kitten d'Amour, L'ecole des Femmes, even some old Mambo stuff second hand. But look, Wheels & Dollbaby has always been a bit special. Across the road there in Sydney at the time,... The post Wheels & Dollbaby's Wild Ride appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 71 reaches across the aisle to goose your jaded pooka. Tim Ferguson calls the upcoming Federal election. It was when Labor was ahead by 10 points. But he's probably right, yet again. Maynard risks COVID by going out and working Electric Dreams on the 30th. In a show described by media pundits as... The post Bunga Bunga 71 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

This time on the enlightening falsehood that is Bunga Bunga 70, Tim Ferguson and Maynard lead you on a wild goose chase down the rabbit hole of froth and bubble. You'll encounter manic expansionism, lack of credibility, confused animals, three word headlines and The Brothers Gibb. Tim insults the young, Paul Livingstone decries Tim's art,... The post Bunga Bunga 70 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Get to Bungary as Bunga Bunga 69 welcomes 2022 with a wink, a smile and its pants down. Tim Ferguson & Maynard journey across the world and their lounge-room to bring you the truth of a 2022 that Tim feels will be better and Maynard that knows it will be worse, a lot worse. Read... The post Bunga Bunga 69 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Australia's Coldest 100 returns this Saturday with world class musical shonk that only Australia can produce. Just look at this list of artists that you'll never see on the same list or even in the same sentence. Don Lane, Kyle Sandilands, Liza Minnelli, Ben Fordham, James Reyne, Samuel L Jackson, Barry Crocker, The Muzak Corporation,... The post Australia's Coldest 100 – 2022 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 68 drags you out of lockdown and into the bright light of something shiny but cheap. Tim Ferguson & Maynard will lift you spirits and lift your shirt. They will tell you what happened, what is happening and what will happen. Sweden is insulted. Support Bunga Bunga and Planet Maynard by becoming a... The post Bunga Bunga 68 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Chit Chat von Loopin Stab and Tony Whittaker have made the best (and only) documentary on The Castanet Club. The Castanet Club Story. Chit Chat drops in to tell Maynard the story behind the Story. Warren Coleman, Steve Abbott with Chit Chat 2021. With photo from 1983. Just look at what he wrote about us…... The post The Castanet Club Story story appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Nastassja Bassi (Jacqueline Amidy) who I haven't seen for more than 30 years drops into Maynard International Studios to deconstruct and celebrate her time with the Castanet Club 1985 -1990. Jacqueline Amidy in NY 2004 The Castanet Club was more than theatrical, it was cinematic.Natassja Bassi (Jacqueline Amidy) For those fancy pants people who like... The post The show-stopping Nastassja Bassi of The Castanet Club. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Warren Coleman, who played Bowling Man in The Castanet Club, drops in to Maynard International Studios to return his VHS player. Can Maynard look like he has a life with only a Barbara Eden photo and a 1982 calendar? Not a chance, but enjoy this 2021 episode of The Odd Couple. Warren has had an... The post Look busy! Bowling Man is coming. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Viva Bob Vegas is the first live tour in six years for legendary Australian (very) funnyman Bob Downe. Relax as Bob takes Maynard on a tour of his career and his favourite moments from his latest show. Touring now to Brisbane, Brunswick Heads, Sydney & Melbourne. Bob Downe’s very showy website Bob Downe commando rolling... The post What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Bob Downe appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 67 surprises the world with a vision of hope, whimsy and frippery. Just what you need in these trying times. They could have used Kim Beazley as a battering ram.Tim Ferguson (insurrectionist) Learn where Kyneton is, experience the bass guitars of war and get yourself a decent super hero psychologist. Tim takes a... The post Bunga Bunga 67 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

It’s Bunga Bunga 66! You know what that means? Tim Ferguson and Maynard are two thirds of the way to the Devil’s number while still being only one third in reality. This show Tim & Maynard take you on a 30 minute adventure that has bears, baths and bugger all to do with reality. Tim’s... The post Bunga Bunga 66 – Maynard & Tim Ferguson appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Join us for all the scary large rabbit fun…. WARNING! This video contains inappropriately sized Leporidae and may cause very poor homemade costumes to be made… Join us in the quiz Sunday night 8.30pm Facebook event here We Don’t Care Quiz will now be on Good Sunday The post We Don’t Care Quiz will now be on Good Sunday appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 65 finds Tim Ferguson and Maynard hard at work making Australia a better place by making sure they don’t get caught. A pithy Bunga Bunga 65 finds Tim in a mood to tell off ABC legal while Maynard is puzzled at the amount of Barry Crocker records he seems to own. They also... The post Bunga Bunga 65 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Australia’s Coldest 100 returns in January with some world class musical awkwardness that only Australia can produce. From The Bum Dance to Song of Wollongong, this list of 100 songs about Australia or by Australians (who may have received bad career advice) is a must for fans of the musical road less travelled. The Coldest... The post Australia’s Coldest 100 – 2021 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 64 comes live to you from Tim’s lounge room with the help of Richard Saunders. We fully promise that as usual, don’t expect too much. Tim has been making art, Maynard has been making a nuisance of himself. You’ll believe a cat can fly after this mystical journey into your murk. Watch the... The post Bunga Bunga 64 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 64 comes live to you from Tim’s lounge room with the help of Richard Saunders. We fully promise that as usual, don’t expect too much. Tim has been making art, Maynard has been making a nuisance of himself. You’ll believe a cat can fly after this mystical journey into your murk. Watch the... The post Bunga Bunga 64 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 63 brings the joy of film, music and maritime safety right up your astral plane. Tim Ferguson and Maynard hold aloft their disappointing splendour of sound. This time it’s serious film critic vs comedy and Tim takes it personally. Maynard ponders that Whitney might have saved the Titanic. So as usual Bunga Bunga... The post Bunga Bunga 63 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 63 brings the joy of film, music and maritime safety right up your astral plane. Tim Ferguson and Maynard hold aloft their disappointing splendour of sound. This time it’s serious film critic vs comedy and Tim takes it personally. Maynard ponders that Whitney might have saved the Titanic. So as usual Bunga Bunga... The post Bunga Bunga 63 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 62 ponders the imposing amount of Crankmail that was slipped under the front door this week. Tim Ferguson & Maynard soothe a troubled nation using the well known therapeutic tools of cocaine, cats & Canberra. We argue over dancing, and laugh at a well known Australian capital city. We give important tips on... The post Bunga Bunga 62 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 62 ponders the imposing amount of Crankmail that was slipped under the front door this week. Tim Ferguson & Maynard soothe a troubled nation using the well known therapeutic tools of cocaine, cats & Canberra. We argue over dancing, and laugh at a well known Australian capital city. We give important tips on... The post Bunga Bunga 62 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

George Hrab has been a favourite of mine to interview since first meeting him in 2010 at TAM (The Amazing Meeting) Australia. George is the fun filled science communicator-adjacent, overly-talented musician from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I have known George for 10 years, but only met him 3 times. So of course we are best friends. This... The post George Hrab – Bond, Bee Gees & Baths appeared first on Planet Maynard.

George Hrab has been a favourite of mine to interview since first meeting him in 2010 at TAM (The Amazing Meeting) Australia. George is the fun filled science communicator-adjacent, overly-talented musician from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I have known George for 10 years, but only met him 3 times. So of course we are best friends. This... The post George Hrab – Bond, Bee Gees & Baths appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard interviews the mighty Tom Jones for radio Triple J in 1988, just before Tom released “Kiss” in Australia, and then for 2SER, backstage at Sydney Entertainment Centre after his 1995 concert. Hear the legend, his voice, and his secret of long lasting pants. I get my trousers specially made. So busted pants for me... The post Tom Jones – the legend and his pants. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard interviews the mighty Tom Jones for radio Triple J in 1988, just before Tom released “Kiss” in Australia, and then for 2SER, backstage at Sydney Entertainment Centre after his 1995 concert. Hear the legend, his voice, and his secret of long lasting pants. I get my trousers specially made. So busted pants for me... The post Tom Jones – the legend and his pants. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 61 has Tim Ferguson & Maynard discovering a powerful medical phenomenon, Herd Humility. Kitler reaps his revenge upon Tim for showing him far too much affection. Maynard asks to you two questions you have to answer, before you are allowed out of lockdown. Maynard’s Madd club show, last one Friday at 8:30pm The post Bunga Bunga 61 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 61 has Tim Ferguson & Maynard discovering a powerful medical phenomenon, Herd Humility. Kitler reaps his revenge upon Tim for showing him far too much affection. Maynard asks to you two questions you have to answer, before you are allowed out of lockdown. Maynard’s Madd club show, last one Friday at 8:30pm The post Bunga Bunga 61 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 60 has Tim & Maynard keeping Australia up to date on the things that count. Distracting zombies with online streaming and the fate of that possum in Maynard’s shed. They take Crankmail on Bond, boobs, and a rather feisty Dachshund from Perth calls into the Alan Jones show to counter the issues brought... The post Bunga Bunga 60 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 60 has Tim & Maynard keeping Australia up to date on the things that count. Distracting zombies with online streaming and the fate of that possum in Maynard’s shed. They take Crankmail on Bond, boobs, and a rather feisty Dachshund from Perth calls into the Alan Jones show to counter the issues brought... The post Bunga Bunga 60 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard gets Tim Ferguson on the Bungaphone for an action packed and speculation filled Bunga Bunga 59. Don’t know where it will all end? Neither do Tim nor Maynard, but in a show that somehow connects 3 different native animals, a cat and Alan Jones you are assured to be no wiser by the end... The post Bunga Bunga 59 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard gets Tim Ferguson on the Bungaphone for an action packed and speculation filled Bunga Bunga 59. Don’t know where it will all end? Neither do Tim nor Maynard, but in a show that somehow connects 3 different native animals, a cat and Alan Jones you are assured to be no wiser by the end... The post Bunga Bunga 59 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard returns to the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 1993. Broadcast rather excitedly on Triple J across Australia on Sunday, 4th April. A two and a half hour spectacular Sunday Afternoon Fever show from the “Scott Carne Suite”, otherwise known as Studio 320 at ABC Melbourne. With a live audience that are up for it. Just... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever, Melbourne Comedy Festival 1993. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Maynard returns to the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 1993. Broadcast rather excitedly on Triple J across Australia on Sunday, 4th April. A two and a half hour spectacular Sunday Afternoon Fever show from the “Scott Carne Suite”, otherwise known as Studio 320 at ABC Melbourne. With a live audience that are up for it. Just... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever, Melbourne Comedy Festival 1993. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Desperate times call for a highly entertaining and consummate Bunga Bunga. Tim Ferguson & Maynard are the right duo up in the right place to get down at the right time. Join them as they cower in place in the lofty heights of Tim’s Fortress of Arrogance. But don’t worry, Maynard’s Bug Out Bag has... The post Bunga Bunga 58 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Desperate times call for a highly entertaining and consummate Bunga Bunga. Tim Ferguson & Maynard are the right duo up in the right place to get down at the right time. Join them as they cower in place in the lofty heights of Tim’s Fortress of Arrogance. But don’t worry, Maynard’s Bug Out Bag has... The post Bunga Bunga 58 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Hear a time capsule from the Melbourne Comedy Festival 1992. Sunday Afternoon Fever live across Australia on Triple J, 5th April 1992. Maynard and guests, Wendy Harmer, Bachelors From Prague, Doug Anthony All Stars, Stomp, Mark Little, Found Objects, Chris Lynam, Lily Savage, Corky and The Juice Pigs, Lance & The Hollywood Kids, bring you... The post Sunday Afternoon Fever, Melbourne Comedy Festival 1992 appeared first on Planet Maynard.