Podcast appearances and mentions of Graham Kennedy

On the balance of probabilities this episode may be fit for human consumption, but then again it may need several AFL goal umpire reviews to determine if the content is in or out or has been touched. Brian is crowing, but not in Graham Kennedy style, because he is once again on top of Lenny's Fine Foods Tipping competition. Yes a week is a long time in football. Musically we head to 1999 and talk New Radicals, Chris Isaak and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers-rare gems in a field of mediocrity. The Deathalyser as always is sad, but this week also provides  a moral dilemma.    Kevin Hillier, Brian Mannix, Mark Fine Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2LUQuix Listen on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2DdgYad Follow us on Facebook...https://bit.ly/2OOe7ag Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another big pod this week, which starts with Ox and Marko sailing very close to defaming a member of the team. Dennis Denuto may have a case on his hands here after Ox and Marko absolutely line up Third Man and layer plenty of mayo on a certain situation. This may be the final pod ever.But we recover. And Ox has a business idea that he believes will make billions, not millions, but billions for anyone who is renovating. This product Ox has invented sounds a bit strange, but Marko is genuinely impressed with the concept and reckons it will work.Ox has also seen a new golf ball that goes 25 yards further than other golf balls, they're expensive, but he rates them. Marko points out that they are illegal for competition and tells the story of a pro golfer called Jumbo who used 'hot balls' in competition. But Marko reckons if you use these with your mates, you'll hit longer, and they'll never know.There has been another incident of dogs taking dumps on nature strips. We discuss possible punishments for owners who allow this to happen.Ox reveals he is a listener to the love songs radio station Smooth FM, and he is sick of hearing them playing a certain song 3 times a day. Have they? We do the research and reveal if Ox is correct. When he's not listening to Smooth, Ox loves a good podcast, and he has discovered a new one that he is riveted to and reckons we need to check out. It's called 'Shadow of Doubt'.Marko asks Ox if he remembers Blankety Blanks, which he does of course, but Ox has never heard of the crow call that Graham Kennedy was famous for. We then chat about older TV shows that we liked. Ox reveals a fun fact about the TV show Thunderbirds, and Marko decides that Ox should bring more stats to the pod.We then discuss the perfect murder technique. If you had to murder someone how would you do it, what is the perfect way to get away with it. Ox has a couple of options he'd go with, Marko has an approach he'd use, and Third Man has a technique he would use. Ox and Marko are unimpressed with Third Man's murder technique.Speaking of crime - Ox has an update on Trev the burglar. Pod listener Justin has asked if we can get Trev on the pod, Marko agrees, but Ox says it is not a good idea given Trev is a bit of a wildcard.Ox has a Can Will Still Be Friends scenario for Marko to do with wine and dinner parties. Leading to a regifting conversation.Plenty of feedback this week. Marko copping a whack for not delivering Ricky Ponting, deservedly so. And plenty of people pumping up Ox's performances calling the footy on SEN. And there is another whack, this time for Ox from pod listener Tim, also well deserved.We're here thanks to Paul & Kurt at the E&S Trading Clearance Centre in Clayton, Melbourne on Dandenong Road - right opposite Ikea. After an incredible deal on amazing gear? You won't believe the prices! We'd love you to follow a Couple of Blokes, and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you've got a comment or feedback, feel free to send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast wherever you listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Had he been alive, Graham Kennedy would have turned 90 this week.  So what better way to commemorate that with a chat between one of Graham's IMT partners from the 1950s Philip Brady, and Graham's last on air partner from Coast to Coast John Mangos.  Simon, Wes and Woody listen on as two legends reflect on working with an even bigger legend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Gavin catches up with Australian media personality and radio broadcaster – Philip Brady OAM. Philip Brady OAM is one of the country's most experienced and familiar radio broadcasters, with a career spanning more than 6 decades. From Kennedy to Vizard, Newton to Hogan, Philip has collaborated with Australia's most iconic personalities. Philip's career started in tandem with the early beginnings of Australian television transmission in the late 1950s. Like many of Australia's media greats, he got his start providing voiceovers on Channel 9 and making appearances on Graham Kennedy's In Melbourne Tonight. Philip's most substantial work came from his nearly 30-year position as host of 3AW's Nightline program. Just last year, Philip celebrated 65 years in the media industry, and is still co-hosting Remember When on 3AW with Simon Owens. In 2018 Philip was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the broadcast media industry Beyond broadcasting, Philip is a long-time supporter of The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria and is one of the Australia Day Ambassador Program's longest-serving members. Listen to the podcast now to hear as Gavin catches up with one of Australia's most enduring media personalities – Philip Brady:

As the new season of Vanderpump Rules continues to film, the drama sure does not seem to be slowing down. Scheana Shay has received a ton of on line hate for doing her job, Lala has clapped back, Graham Kennedy has returned home to Daddy James, Ariana has taken time off for Love Island and Raquel's future still seems to be on again, off again as the days and weeks fly by. Ahh, LVP sure has her hands full. Speaking of Raquel and Ariana, we take a temperature check on just how everyone is feeling about both and ask whether the tides of hate are turning for one miss Rachel Leviss. In other west coast news, Erika Jayne visits victims, has a lot to say about her famed earrings and heads to Vegas to bet it all on blond. We analyze which franchises are in need of a reboot, recap recent RHONY episodes and contemplate whether Kim and Nene should return together for an epic RHOA season. All this plus a BravoCon update. @thesarahfrasershow @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: VESSI - vessi.com/velvet (Get a Pair Of The Best Waterproof Sneakers & Shoes Around) MIRACLE MADE - trymiracle.com/velvet (For 40% Off The Best Temperature Regulated Sheets. Use Code Velvet at Checkout For An Extra 20% Off Plus Three Free Towels) AIRDOCTOR - airdoctorpro.com (Use Code VELVET For Up To 40% Off The Best Air Purifier Around)  EARNIN - Download The EarnIn App Today (In Google Play or Apple App Store and Type in Velvet Rope When You Sign Up to Gain Access To Your Earned Money, TODAY) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bethenny Frankel has organized a strike for her Reality TV colleagues. Kinda. We outline the points of Bethenny's strike, discuss the merits behind it, likelihood of its success and, most important, which Reality TV stars have joined her cause from Real Housewives, OG's Nene Leakes & Vicki Gunvalson, BravoLebs and beyond. In other news, Graham Kennedy gives Lucy Lucy Apple Juice a run for her money, Raquel Leviss holds out for a Vanderpump pay day, Kyle and Mauricio claim all is just fine, Morgan Wade has a documentary and much, much more.  @thesarahfrasershow @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: VESSI - vessi.com/velvet (Get a Pair Of The Best Waterproof Sneakers & Shoes Around) MIRACLE MADE - trymiracle.com/velvet (For 40% Off The Best Temperature Regulated Sheets. Use Code Velvet at Checkout For An Extra 20% Off Plus Three Free Towels) AIRDOCTOR - airdoctorpro.com (Use Code VELVET For Up To 40% Off The Best Air Purifier Around)  EARNIN - Download The EarnIn App Today (In Google Play or Apple App Store and Type in Velvet Rope When You Sign Up to Gain Access To Your Earned Money, TODAY) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denise Drysdale began her career at GTV-9 when she was 10 years old, performing in the Tarax Happy Show. She has worked in and around television ever since, providing a host of magical moments through the live medium. The longevity and brilliance of her career in television confirms she is one of the best and few have replicated her golden talent. Her life has paralleled the growth of television. In the 1960's Denise appeared regularly on Graham Kennedy's In Melbourne Tonight as a dancer, and performed many comedy sketches on that popular late night show. Denise worked on The Ernie Sigley Show in the 1970's and won Gold Logies in 1974 and 1975 for the Most Popular Female Personality on Australian television. She is affectionately known as ‘Ding Dong', a moniker given to her by Sigley.  As well as appearing on The Ernie Sigley Show twice weekly throughout 1975, Denise also appeared on Celebrity Squares, Young Talent Time, Countdown, the Norman Gunston Show.Denise has worked all over Australia in radio, commercials and television, as well as various club work. From 1983-84 she worked in Sydney, appearing on Weekend Magazine and Beauty and the Beast.  In 1989 she teamed up once more with long-time friend Ernie Sigley, hosting a top rating national morning television show.She has also worked in regional television in Victoria with guest appearances on BTV-6 Ballarat and hosting a morning magazine show on GLV-8. Denise joined the cast of Hey Hey it's Saturday for a season and presented her own show, Denise, for channel seven. She was seen on The Circle for channel ten and can be seen as a guest host on Studio 10.She has also had extensive experience as an actress, appearing in the television stalwarts Division Four, Homicide and Bellbird. Most recently, she was seen as Ginger in Josh Thomas'  Please Like Me and the iconic soap, Neighbours. Her film work includes The Last of the Knucklemen, Snapshot and Blowing Hot and Cold.Her professional life began in the theatre with credits that include Dimboola, Grease (for Harry M. Miller),  A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (JCW), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Aztec productions), Salad Days (St Martin's Youth Theatre) and Hello Dolly! (GFO).The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Bill Armstrong - Legendary Music Producer was born  in 1929.   The Melbourne audio technician-turned-producer has been at the forefront of the local music industry for more than 60 years.   In the mid-50s, Armstrong was working as a "balance officer" at ABC Radio, producing live-to-air programs, outside broadcasts and variety shows and working with the likes of Graham Kennedy. In 1956, he was charged with overseeing the PA system at the main stadium of the Melbourne Olympic Games.   In 1965, Armstrong opened his own studio in a small terrace house in Albert Rd, South Melbourne. One of the first pop recordings made there was the backing track for The Easybeats' 1965 breakthrough hit "She's So Fine", which was overseen by British-born engineer Roger Savage.   Over the next few years the studios  expanded into six adjoining properties, including four studios equipped with 4-track machines. In 1968 Armstrong installed one of the first 8-track recorders in Australia, followed by 16 and then 24-track machines, together with state-of-the-art mixing desks in the early '70s. During this time, many of Australia's most distinguished producers and engineers worked there. The original engineering team were Roger Savage, Allan Pay and Philip Webster. Armstrong's studios soon overtook two other major studios in Australia at the time - the EMI and Festival Records facilities in Sydney - to become the most sought-after recording venue in the country, and the "engine room" of Australian pop and rock recording. Many of the most popular and successful Australian recordings from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s were made there, including hit albums and singles by The Masters Apprentices, The Twilights, The Groove, The Groop, Zoot, The Aztecs, Russell Morris, Brian Cadd, Daddy Cool, Franciscus Henri, Hans Poulsen, Spectrum, John Farnham, Skyhooks, Little River Band, The Sports, Models and many others. Many famous overseas artists also recorded there while visiting Australia, including Earl Hines, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, and Stephane Grapelli.[2]   Armstrong left the company in 1977 and stuck with the music industry, working as the manager of SBS Radio in Sydney and Melbourne before establishing the first commercial FM radio station in 1980, EON FM, now Triple M. His contribution to the industry has been well recognised – an ARIA for Lifetime contribution to the Australian Music Industry, the Advance Australia Award for outstanding contribution to the industry and commerce, an APRA for Outstanding Contribution to the music industry and the National Film and Sound Archive's Cochrane-Smith award for his contribution to Sound Heritage, among them.

Bill Armstrong - Legendary Music Producer was born  in 1929.   The Melbourne audio technician-turned-producer has been at the forefront of the local music industry for more than 60 years.   In the mid-50s, Armstrong was working as a "balance officer" at ABC Radio, producing live-to-air programs, outside broadcasts and variety shows and working with the likes of Graham Kennedy. In 1956, he was charged with overseeing the PA system at the main stadium of the Melbourne Olympic Games.   In 1965, Armstrong opened his own studio in a small terrace house in Albert Rd, South Melbourne. One of the first pop recordings made there was the backing track for The Easybeats' 1965 breakthrough hit "She's So Fine", which was overseen by British-born engineer Roger Savage.   Over the next few years the studios  expanded into six adjoining properties, including four studios equipped with 4-track machines. In 1968 Armstrong installed one of the first 8-track recorders in Australia, followed by 16 and then 24-track machines, together with state-of-the-art mixing desks in the early '70s. During this time, many of Australia's most distinguished producers and engineers worked there. The original engineering team were Roger Savage, Allan Pay and Philip Webster. Armstrong's studios soon overtook two other major studios in Australia at the time - the EMI and Festival Records facilities in Sydney - to become the most sought-after recording venue in the country, and the "engine room" of Australian pop and rock recording. Many of the most popular and successful Australian recordings from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s were made there, including hit albums and singles by The Masters Apprentices, The Twilights, The Groove, The Groop, Zoot, The Aztecs, Russell Morris, Brian Cadd, Daddy Cool, Franciscus Henri, Hans Poulsen, Spectrum, John Farnham, Skyhooks, Little River Band, The Sports, Models and many others. Many famous overseas artists also recorded there while visiting Australia, including Earl Hines, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, and Stephane Grapelli.[2]   Armstrong left the company in 1977 and stuck with the music industry, working as the manager of SBS Radio in Sydney and Melbourne before establishing the first commercial FM radio station in 1980, EON FM, now Triple M. His contribution to the industry has been well recognised – an ARIA for Lifetime contribution to the Australian Music Industry, the Advance Australia Award for outstanding contribution to the industry and commerce, an APRA for Outstanding Contribution to the music industry and the National Film and Sound Archive's Cochrane-Smith award for his contribution to Sound Heritage, among them.

++This episode has been reissued due to an audio problem++It is one of the most iconic moments in Australian television but few people have ever heard 'The King' do the crow call - until now.In this episode:1.30 - Crow Call update6.01 - The ABC apologises for its coverage of issues in Alice Springs13.55 - Channel 10 holds a big party but keeps it quiet from the press20.26 - Rebel Wilson reveals the clause in her contract regarding her weight31.12 - Where have all the TV stars gone?38.00 - TV BingeboxSpecial guest: Dan BennettSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think you know the story about the moment that rocked Australian TV, get ready for the story few people have ever heard - as told by John Mangos.'In this episode:1.15 - ABC goes offline: Tech expert Geoff Quattromani explains what happened6.57 - Channel 10 makes major changes to its executive ranks12.11 - Disney slashes 7,000 jobs18.54 - Remakes, remakes, remakes24.08 - A listener asks for the latest stats on Today v Sunrise after a change of hosts for the channel 9 show29.17 - Hollywood heavyweights reveal their thoughts on where TV will be in 3 years42.33 - John Mangos reveals the truth about why Graham Kennedy did the infamous crow call (this is seriously worth listening to)53.47 - TV BingeboxHere is the link to the story about TV in 3 years: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/07/future-of-tv-predictions.html?utm_source=Poynter+Institute&utm_campaign=7755999daa-02082023+-+The+Poynter+Report&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_26742a15dc-7755999daa-390905140 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Graham spoke on the subject of worship as part of our foundations series. What is a worshipper? What does it mean to "Worship in Spirit and in Truth? We will be focussing on the wonderful words that Jesus spoke to the Samartian woman at the well in John 4:21 Be blessed as you listen

Tony Sattler possesses a comic brain that has served audiences a vast helping of laughter, via a healthy diet of sketch and situation comedy on Australian television. Through classic programs such as The Naked Vicar Show and Kingswood Country he has created a legacy of television that has not only caused mirth but has left an indelible cultural mark. It is this impact that lead the Sound & Film Archive to label him, ‘socially significant'. It is a description he laughs off, but these highly popular programs gave us permission to laugh at ourselves, and influenced a colloquial language as folk borrowed the iconic catchphrases invented by the writers for the characters. Who hasn't uttered, ‘Leave the money on the fridge', ‘You're not wrong Narelle' or ‘Pickle me Grandmother'? Tony Sattler was working as a creative director for the advertising agency George Patterson Y&R in Brisbane in 1972, when he met fellow copywriter Gary Reilly. They worked on the production of commercials and jingles in Sydney. Reilly and Sattler began to collaborate on writing longer scripts for radio and television. They contributed satirical “anti-ads” to Sydney radio station 2JJ, and followed this by creating the successful parody radio serial for 2JJ entitled Chuck Chunder and the Space Patrol; which attracted a cult following on both 2JJ and Radio One. They wrote other parody radio serials including The Novels of Fiona Wintergreen and Doctors and Nurses. Based on the success of their work the ABC commissioned Sattler and Reilly to write two hour-long scripts for Grahame Bond's Flash Nick from Jindivick in 1974. They were subsequently asked to write a half-hour sketch comedy series for Radio One (now Radio National) which would become The Naked Vicar Show. The success of this program on radio encouraged them to develop a television concept for it in 1976, featuring the same performers - Noeline Brown, Ross Higgins and Kevin Golsby. When the ABC turned it down, the Seven Network in Sydney took up the option. The Naked Vicar Show ran on radio, television and in theatre between 1975 and 1978. Reilly and Sattler met Graham Kennedy in 1977 and they were asked to write a tonight show for him. He subsequently asked to feature in one of their radio serials. They created seven radio plays for him entitled Graham Kennedy's R.S. Playhouse, with him as the lead performer. The series won a number of awards and led to Reilly and Sattler continuing to contribute writing for Kennedy in his hosting and variety show appearances. Exhausted by the pace of sketch writing, Reilly and Sattler moved into the situation comedy format. They submitted four scripts to the Seven Network and their work on Kingswood Country was ultimately selected for a full series. Kingswood Country featured the character Ted Bullpitt, who had been introduced in The Naked Vicar Show, and starred the same actor, Ross Higgins. In 1981, Sattler and Reilly created a sitcom set in a newspaper office, Daily at Dawn and also developed a sitcom set in Antarctica, Brass Monkeys. They worked together again in 1997 to write a sequel to Kingswood Country: Bullpitt! It was an absolute treat for STAGES to access Sattler's brilliant comic mind; to analyse the craft of comedy and evaluate what is funny. A fascinating conversation which also reflects on Tony's Sattler's enormous comedy output, alongside writing and creative partner Gary Reilly. For fans of The Naked Vicar Show and Kingswood Country it is great nostalgia, and to students of comedy, you shall be rewarded with much amusement. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

In this episode Sean Kelly talks more about the incredible success of the Models. He chats about his on and off stage relationship with the late James Freud, why the Models broke up plus Absent Friends and working with Brian in Absolutely 80s.  Philip Brady is a media icon, having been around for more than six decades in radio and television. He has a lifetime of stories and shares tales of Graham Kennedy, Bert and Patti and Sophia Loren, and for the first time reveals his worst television experience.  Thanks to our podcast partners Murcotts Driving Excellence. Change someone's life with a gift certificate for one of the many courses available from Murcotts. Being a better driver is a gift that keeps on giving. Call 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary Philip Brady joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week, for a nostalgic trip back to the glory days of Australian TV. Philip shares with us his tale of the disastrous night Graham Kennedy came for dinner, as well as his memorable, sometimes cheeky encounters with the likes of Bing Crosby, Bob Hope … even Sophia Loren. This week's Friday Food Poll topic is a retro favourite … or is it? We put the humble brandy snap to the vote -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Prefer iHeart Radio?https://ihr.fm/2LqCbQ2 Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Steve Visscher | Southern Skies Media for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the worst of television is the best of television and that's exactly what Casey and Dave are celebrating this week with a $H!t$h0w special..Along for the ride is DVGMVP Dan who knows more about Australian tv than Burt Newton, Graham Kennedy and Barry Humphries combined. Dan shares his decade working for an unknown tv show, Dave talks about Flatulence Assisted Rectal Tubing and Casey explains why Aussie kids loved that word in The Nanny's theme song. How many times can a podcast say Kick Gurry? How much love does Casey have to Jerry Springer? And what on earth is ‘Watt on Earth' ? Listen to us on itunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.or direct download the mp3 from the link below:https://www.buzzsprout.com/186739/11139684-itshow-a-slurry-of-kick-gurry.mp3?download=true#davesvideograveyard #televisionspecial #kennyvsspenny #finderskeepers #wattonearth #jerryspringershow #thenanny #kickgurry

With episodes nearing 300 in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in our previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you missed them the first time ‘round - or so you can simply savour, a second listen. Either way, you'll accessing precious oral histories from the people who were there, on and around our stages.Born into a family dynasty of performers it would appear that Tony Sheldon's destiny was pre-ordained. Recognition as a talented youth saw him perform on In Melbourne Tonight with Graham Kennedy and join the workhouse in the Sydney season of the musical Oliver.As a young man his career as an actor in plays saw him embrace a fast-growing repertoire in roles as a sensitive young man - Equus, The Glass Menagerie and Peter Kenna's seminal Australian work, A Hard God. His break-out performance as Arnold Becker in Torch Song Trilogy quickly followed.It wasn't long before he extended his playing into the Musical Theatre; a form that has been a life-long passion. Sheldon's engaging style, colossal charm and extensive appreciation of the form have provided us with perfect portrayals in shows that include The Venetian Twins, Into The Woods, The Producers, The Witches of Eastwick, Dames At Sea, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Hello Dolly!, Victor/Victoria, and a show that has taken him around the world, given him Olivier and Tony award nominations - and a portrait in Sardi's – the role of transsexual Bernadette, the glamorous and resilient showgirl in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – The Musical.This interview was recorded during the Sydney run of anniversary production of PRISCILLA in 2018. Sheldy was negotiating a back-injury and doubted he would reach 2000 performances in the role of Bernadette. The show goes on and of course, Sheldon continued on to Adelaide and Brisbane seasons of the musical. Not deterred by a back-injury, he completed 2006 performances in a role that commenced his global journey in 2006.Tony Sheldon has retired from the stage. His legacy is a host of glorious turns on stage, as well as being a cherished mentor, accomplished teacher, director and writer, and professional colleague to a legion of performers. The Broadway TONY Awards are on this weekend in New York. What better way to mark the occasion than revisiting this wonderful conversation with the brilliant Tony Sheldon.The Stages podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, Whooshkaa and where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

This week we begin ANZAC month exploring some of Australia's war movies with a look at Australia's first Vietnam War movie, 1979's The Odd Angry Shot. The story follows an Australian SAS squad during a tour of duty in Vietnam. Written and directed by Tom Jeffery, the film is based on a novella by William Nagle, an Australian Army Vietnam veteran. The film stars Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves, John Jarratt and Bryan Brown. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening!   

Judy Garland's ill-fated concert in Melbourne is among those legendary showbiz stories.  Graham Kennedy took the night off to see the concert and was so disappointed he pushed for the promoter to refund everyone.  Here, Jamie Duncan walks us through the events.  Then some callers phoned in who were actually there on that fateful evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noeline Brown is a National Treasure. A beloved star of stage and screen, Noeline first gained notice for her comedic skills in the brilliant Phillip Street Revues of the early 1960's in Sydney.Her TV fame began when she starred in the legendary satirical smash The Mavis Bramston Show in 1964, with Gordon Chater, Barry Creyton and Carol Raye. Starting in 1976, Noeline starred in The Naked Vicar Show along with Ross Higgins and Kev Golsby. She was also everyone's favourite panellist on Blankety Blanks with Graham Kennedy.Her film career features memorable roles in the classic Walkabout and Emma's War. Her sixty year stage career includes Don's Party, Cowardy Custard, Emerald City, Applause, Double Act, Valentine's Day, Later Than Spring and Wallflowering. Noeline won the Norman Kessell Award for Best Performance in 2008 for her starring role as Florence Foster Jenkins in Peter Quilter's Glorious. In 2014 Noeline starred as Maggie in the hit QTC production of Geoffrey Atherton's Mother and Son. In 2008 Noeline was made Australia's first Ambassador of Ageing. Her works as an author include “Longterm Memoir” and “Living the 1960's”.In 2022, she is back on the boards and on tour in Mono: A three-person one-man show, alongside John Wood and Max Gillies. What a thrill to welcome Noeline Brown to STAGES!The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, Whooshkaa and where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Noeline Brown is a National Treasure. A beloved star of stage and screen, Noeline first gained notice for her comedic skills in the brilliant Phillip Street Revues of the early 1960's in Sydney.Her TV fame began when she starred in the legendary satirical smash The Mavis Bramston Show in 1964, with Gordon Chater, Barry Creyton and Carol Raye. Starting in 1976, Noeline starred in The Naked Vicar Show along with Ross Higgins and Kev Golsby. She was also everyone's favourite panellist on Blankety Blanks with Graham Kennedy.Her film career features memorable roles in the classic Walkabout and Emma's War. Her sixty year stage career includes Don's Party, Cowardy Custard, Emerald City, Applause, Double Act, Valentine's Day, Later Than Spring and Wallflowering. Noeline won the Norman Kessell Award for Best Performance in 2008 for her starring role as Florence Foster Jenkins in Peter Quilter's Glorious. In 2014 Noeline starred as Maggie in the hit QTC production of Geoffrey Atherton's Mother and Son. In 2008 Noeline was made Australia's first Ambassador of Ageing. Her works as an author include “Longterm Memoir” and “Living the 1960's”.In 2022, she is back on the boards and on tour in Mono: A three-person one-man show, alongside John Wood and Max Gillies.What a thrill to welcome Noeline Brown to STAGES!The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, Whooshkaa and where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Marty Haynes OAM is a broadcaster who had very humble beginnings, first as a Camerman then a well respected radio broadcaster. We get into his time with TV legend Graham Kennedy and how the icon motivated Marty to reconcile with his father and pushed him to pursue a career in radio.  Marty spoke about the catalyst for the famed Illawarra Truck Convoy and a whole lot more. Please enjoy this conversation 

Join Nicola Graham as she chats with Ian Heydon about how he manages with his MS, what inspires him and the approach he has taken to living with multiple sclerosis. Ian was diagnosed with MS in 2010. Ian Heydon is an award-winning writer whose credits include radio shows like the Samuel Pepys Show, The Year My Country Broke and How Green Was My Cactus. His television credits include Kingswood Country, Home Sweet Home, Graham Kennedy's World of Comedy and Howard: The Mild Colonial Boy. Ian recently entered the International Film festival - Focus on Ability with a short film entitled “What's in a Name”, which is just brilliant.

Australian showbusiness great Bert Newton has died at the age of 83. Newton's 60 year career started in the 1950s on Melbourne radio before he ventured into television and then musical theatre. While he's perhaps best known for his on-air partnerships with other entertainers such as Graham Kennedy and Don Lane, Newton's own star shone brightly on Australian television which saw him win the Gold Logie for the most popular performer on four occasions. - Забавата и несериозноста беа специјалност на Берт Њутон што дојде до израз особено во шоу емисиите In Melbourne Tonight, The Graham Kennedy Show, The Don Lane Show, Good Morning Australia, News Faces, Bert's Family Feud и 20 to 1.

This week, we returned to our sermon series in the book of Luke as Graham Kennedy speaks to us from Luke 15 - The Lost. In these three parables, Jesus paints a beautiful picture of God's grace in His desire to see the lost return to Him.

Matthew Bates had this week's Patreon pick and went for the 1980 Australian movie, The Club. Neither Chris nor Dave have watched this one and the low budget didn't have good signs. But this one might just be a bit of gem! Directed by Bruce Beresford, written by David Williamson and starring Jack Thompson, Graham Kennedy and Frank Wilson. Check out Matt's YouTube on https://www.youtube.com/c/blackcountryvlogger. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Boardroom and dressing-room intrigues spill onto the field at the Australian Rules football club. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thevhsstrikesback/support

We've all been asked at some point what our dream job is, and it comes as no surprise that ‘digital workplace leader' doesn't typically hit the number one spot. With no set background or neatly crafted career route, digital workplace leaders tend to forge their own paths into this essential role within organizations today.In this episode of Digital Workplace Impact, Graham Kennedy, Head of Digital Workplace at Fidelity Investments, shares insights into his own career path from starting out as a customer service associate to becoming a digital workplace leader. Graham is recognized as a ‘game changer' in the industry and, in his first year as Head of Digital Workplace, he was named in two category wins in DWG's 2020 Awards: Digital Workplace Leader of the Year (Game Changer), Digital Workplace of the Year (Fidelity Investments for Strategic Vision).Graham dives into what it takes to be a game-changing digital workplace leader, explores how to structure a successful team by fostering a culture of continual learning, and talks about his current focus for the digital workplace around re-entry back into the office to empower dynamic work inside the organization.The lines around the digital workplace are being redrawn and, with that, the role of digital workplace teams has shifted from plugging in new collaboration technology to a more empathic and holistic approach to the whole employee experience and creating a more connected story. This episode will leave you with practical guidance for navigating challenges within the digital workplace, tips on how to apply the best of what we've learned through the pandemic, and unique ways to prioritize the highest value work to deliver integrated, connected and engaging employee experiences through your digital workplace. Guest speaker: Graham Kennedy, Head of Digital Workplace, Fidelity Investments Show notes, links and resources for this episode: Workgrid's onboarding resources: https://www.workgrid.com/streamline-onboardingWorkgrid "enhance your intranet": http://go2.workgrid.com/enhance-your-intranet-lp Digital Workplace of the Year Awards: https://digitalworkplacegroup.com/digitalworkplaceawards/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Williamson is Australia's most successful playwright celebrating fifty years in the arts with the release of Home Truths, a memoir, in September of this year. He and his wife Kristin were instrumental in launching the Noosa Long Weekend, now known as Noosa Alive. In this episode of Everyone Has A Story, we talk about his work, his kids, grandkids, the Collingwood Football Club, and Graham Kennedy.

This week Graham continued in our series with ‘Connect with One Another'. Humans are born wired for connection. Graham will be looking at that from a Biblical perspective, and what that means for us as a community devoted to Jesus.

This week Graham continued in our sermon series in James with Listening and Doing. James talks about listening, meaning hearing, receiving and accepting the living word of God and then doing it. Living it out in our lives daily and walking with Jesus.

George Donikian chats about his “Great moment in Broadcast History” : Shaving his moustache on Graham Kennedy’s Coast to Coast Compilation Conversations: Guest – Tim Campbell, Album – Summer ’87 [1987] Calls  - Your TV appearance & Great movie and TV cars The all Australian Unprofessional Music Review featured new music from Chris Watts – Over U Darling Brando – Wild Eyes Jasmine Rae – Gentle Man Jason Owen – Before I let You Go Hudson Rose – Never See Me Cry Produced by Michael Velissaris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Haunting in Gore Before the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business was built, its location was home to another building: Ferry Hall. In 1902, Colonel William M. Ferry, a Civil War veteran, and his wife Jeanette Ferry, donated the land that Westminster College sits on today. At the turn of the century, it was believed that respectable families would not send their daughters to the college unless there were proper accommodations for women, so the Ferrys insisted that a women’s dormitory be built. As the story goes, a young man was once caught sneaking into that women’s dormitory, named Ferry Hall after the colonel and his wife. No one knows what happened to the young man after he was caught, but his spirit was said to linger in Ferry Hall. Students who attended Westminster while Ferry Hall still stood would often report seeing frightening sights, including statues moving from window to window and spectral figures pacing the halls. After Ferry Hall was demolished in 1989, it seems that the ghosts who once lingered there were happy to move into the brand-new Gore School of Business upon its construction. Today, students report seeing a young man pacing along the glass windows in the front of Gore late at night—perhaps the same spirit that was said to haunt Ferry Hall. The elevator near the Gore Auditorium has also been known to travel from floor to floor all by itself. During the building’s dedication, Westminster’s then-president, Dr. Charles H. Dick, was in the middle of his dedication speech when the elevator doors opened behind him. With an audience full of people watching, there was no way anyone could have called for the elevator. Former President Stephen Morgan, who was in the audience that day, later said it could have been the ghost of Jeanette Ferry, making her presence known and putting her stamp of approval on the building that had replaced the one she had helped build. Whether it’s the kindly spirit of Jeanette Ferry or the specter of a student from long ago, even a relatively new building like Gore has its share of haunted tales. Thanks for listening to the Westminster Haunted Tour, presented by the Westminster College Alumni Office. Check out our other episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit westminstercollege.edu/alumni for upcoming events and alumni resources. This production was made possible through the idea of Trey Hansen, class of 2016, the research and journalism of Graham Kennedy, class of 2020, and Westminster’s student newspaper, The Forum. Disclaimer: These tales of legends and spirits are just for fun! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Little Boy in Hogle Hall While Converse Hall was the first building built on Westminster’s Sugar House campus, this tale of the haunting in Hogle Hall is even older. Before Westminster moved to its current Sugar House campus location in 1912, the area was rural. Legend has it that a family farmed the land that Hogle Hall now sits upon, and that one day, a young boy was playing in Emigration Creek while his father used a tractor in the fields. The little boy found a frog in the creek, and rushed to show off his prize to his father. The man was operating a loud and cumbersome tractor. He didn’t hear the cries of the boy running toward him. As the story goes, the boy fell in front of the tractor and was crushed, thus beginning the haunting of Hogle Hall. Although this tragedy occurred over a century ago, the spirit of the little boy seems to have made Hogle Hall his home. His mischievous spirit is thought to be the cause of incessant flooding and flickering lights on the third floor. Even though they are fixed regularly, drinking fountains in the building will sometimes overflow and, upon occasion, a frog will appear with no explanation as to where it came from. Some of the most chilling stories of the ghost of the little boy come from students who have lived in Hogle Hall. Throughout the years, students have reported hearing the laugh of a little boy lingering through the halls late at night, and campus patrol officers have reported the same when the residence halls were closed for Winter Break. One campus patrol officer encountered the chilling laugh on his rounds one night, and the next week, he came across two students running down the stairs of Hogle, terror-stricken. The students reported that they had been studying in the lounge when they saw a spectral, floating boy with no legs circling the room. He vanished, but sightings of the ghost in Hogle Hall continue to this day. Thanks for listening to the Westminster Haunted Tour, presented by the Westminster College Alumni Office. Check out our other episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit westminstercollege.edu/alumni for upcoming events and alumni resources. This production was made possible through the idea of Trey Hansen, class of 2016, and the research and journalism of Graham Kennedy, class of 2020, and Westminster’s student newspaper, The Forum. Disclaimer: These tales of legends and spirits are just for fun! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Spirits of Nunemaker Place Today, Nunemaker Place is best known as home of Westminster’s Honors College—a gathering place for presentations, studying, academic discussions, and the occasional backyard barbeque. However, it’s also home to several haunted legends. Originally built as an interfaith chapel in 1977, Nunemaker Place once hosted weddings. One theory suggests that a bride named Kelly Sullivan was preparing to walk down the aisle when she mysteriously collapsed and died. The cause of death could never be determined, but her spirit is rumored to remain inside Nunemaker Place. Another theory is that Irene Nunemaker, the funder and namesake of the building, is responsible for its haunting. Ms. Nunemaker paid for the building’s construction and helped design it, and it is purported that her spirit has remained to take care of the building she loved so much. Whoever these spirits may be, reports of paranormal activity in Nunemaker Place are common. Multiple campus patrol officers have reported strange occurrences in Nunemaker, especially late at night. In the year 2000, an officer was making his rounds around two in the morning when he noticed all the lights inside Nunemaker were on. Finding this odd, he radioed for another patrol officer to help him sweep the building to make sure it was secure. As they entered and locked the door behind them, suddenly, every light in the building turned off at the same time, then turned back on again, going off and on several times before finally remaining off. One campus patrol officer has reported hearing air vents clanking and items being thrown around. In a 2019 interview with The Forum, Ray Barber explained that he’d sometimes spend time in the empty building to take a break, and he noted that there was a presence that could be felt while sitting in the empty rooms. “You can feel a person is next to you, then it’s right here, right behind me,” he told the campus newspaper. More recently, a student who frequently spent time studying in Nunemaker felt a presence, as though someone was standing right next to him, even though he was alone in the building. Later, he heard his name called from the rafters. Who is responsible for the haunting of Nunemaker Place? Is it Kelly Sullivan, Irene Nunemaker, or is it just coincidence? Whatever the answer, if you spend enough time in Nunemaker place, you just may encounter the paranormal. Thanks for listening to the Westminster Haunted Tour, presented by the Westminster College Alumni Office. Check out our other episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit westminstercollege.edu/alumni for upcoming events and alumni resources. This production was made possible through the idea of Trey Hansen, class of 2016, the research and journalism of Graham Kennedy, class of 2020, and Westminster’s student newspaper, The Forum. Disclaimer: These tales of legends and spirits are just for fun! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Woman in White of Converse Hall This is Converse Hall, the oldest and most iconic building on Westminster’s campus. Converse was built in 1906, and subsequently destroyed in a fire and rebuilt in 1926. With such a long history, it’s no surprise that Converse has its fair share of ghost stories. One of the most famous ghost stories at Westminster College is that of the Woman in White, who is believed to haunt Converse Hall. Westminster was once a popular wedding venue, and many couples exchanged vows on campus. As the story goes, a young couple was on their way to Wendover, Nevada for their honeymoon celebration when tragedy struck: a drunk driver slammed into the newlyweds’ car, killing both the young bride and her new husband instantly. It is believed that after her death, the bride’s spirit returned to the last place she felt happiness: Westminster College. The Woman in White took up residence in Converse Hall, and has haunted it ever since. Throughout the years, reports of seeing the Woman in White have been common amongst students, faculty and staff alike. One night, a security guard making his rounds on the night shift was walking past Converse when every light in the building turned on at once. He went inside to investigate, turning off each light from the third floor down to the basement until the building was dark again. But when he exited the building and looked back, every light in Converse had turned back on by themselves. Students returning to their residence halls late at night often look up to the beautiful clock face of Converse as they walk through the Commons. But sometimes, if they look closely, they’ll see a ghostly apparition in the highest windows as the Woman in White looks out over her beloved campus. Next time you’re walking by, take a look—when there’s a flash of white in a window out of the corner of your eye, you just may have seen her too. Thanks for listening to the Westminster Haunted Tour, presented by the Westminster College Alumni Office. Check out our other episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit westminstercollege.edu/alumni for upcoming events and alumni resources. This production was made possible through the idea of Trey Hansen, class of 2016, and the research and journalism of Graham Kennedy, class of 2020, and Westminster’s student newspaper, The Forum. Disclaimer: These tales of legends and spirits are just for fun! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The first one happened within weeks of my joining 3AW. The pre-election political news blackout. I broke it before the 1979 state election and was suspended. I joked that it was great to know my journalistic colleagues were behind me. I didn't know how far behind me they were. I kept campaigning and in 1983 I got Bob Hawke to change the law.There was the Geelong water poisoning scandal.The Ansett bomb threat.Graham Kennedy having AIDSDavid Hookes separated from his wife with a girlfriend he was about to buy a new house with.All history owes the dead is the truth.

The first one happened within weeks of my joining 3AW. The pre-election political news blackout. I broke it before the 1979 state election and was suspended. I joked that it was great to know my journalistic colleagues were behind me. I didn't know how far behind me they were. I kept campaigning and in 1983 I got Bob Hawke to change the law.There was the Geelong water poisoning scandal.The Ansett bomb threat.Graham Kennedy having AIDSDavid Hookes separated from his wife with a girlfriend he was about to buy a new house with.All history owes the dead is the truth.

Even before journalist Colin Bednall helped introduce TV to Australia and discovered “The King” Graham Kennedy, it was apparent he was a kid destined for great things. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Kennedy, COO, MyDoc on Navigating PM Careers, Choosing right startups to work for, negotiating salaries for senior roles etc.

Graham Kennedy worked at many radio stations, 3UZ with Nicky, 3AK with Bert, 3XY in the early 1970s, but for about 6 months in 1975 he hosted the Drive Home Program with Richard Coombe  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You loved Stephen Curry in The Castle. You loved him as Graham Kennedy in The King. From his teenage debut in Fast Forward, he’s been a constant presence on our screens. In this revealing interview, you’ll meet the Stephen Currys you may not already know: song and dance man, exiled cub scout, plate spinner, inventor of odd sports, altar boy, part-time serial killer, mooning specialist and devoted husband and father of two. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So how do two funsters in their 20s handle a serious news situation? Bert Newton and Graham Kennedy were broadcasting on 3AK during the 13 day tense military standoff between the USA and the Soviet Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STAGES very first guest, launching the podcast, was the legendary Toni Lamond – a woman of abundant talent and huge heart. It is a delight that we are going to bookend this very first season with her son, Tony Sheldon; our final guest for 2018.Born into a family dynasty of performers it would appear that Tony Sheldon’s destiny was pre-ordained. Recognition as a talented youth saw him perform on IN MELBOURNE TONIGHT with Graham Kennedy and join the workhouse in the Sydney season of the musical OLIVER. As a young man his career as an actor in plays saw him embrace a fast growing repertoire in roles as a sensitive young man - EQUUS, THE GLASS MENAGERIE and Peter Kenna’s seminal Australian work, A HARD GOD. His break-out performance as Arnold Becker in TORCH SONG TRILOGY quickly followed.It wasn’t long before he extended his playing into the Musical Theatre; a form that has been a life-long passion. Sheldon’s engaging style, colossal charm and extensive appreciation of the form have provided us with perfect portrayals in shows that include THE VENETIAN TWINS, INTO THE WOODS, THE PRODUCERS, DAMES AT SEA and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Most significantly, one role has taken him around the world, rewarding him with 'Olivier' and 'Tony' award nominations – that of transsexual Bernadette, the glamorous and resilient survivor, in PRISCILLA – QUEEN OF THE DESERT – The Musical.But not “everything has come up roses” for Sheldon … long bouts of depression and personal upsets along the way have provided their challenges. He is frank, warm and always inspiring in detailing these.He is a true gentleman of the theatre; a captivating raconteur and a thoroughly nice man – it was an absolute delight to spend some time with Tony Sheldon.

Pearcey Presents Dilruk Jayasinha the 2018 Graham Kennedy Logies Award Winner for Best New Talent. Dil's star is certanly on the rise on the comedy scene around Melbourne and with a reputation for consistently nailing his shows, Dil has been invited to perform all over the country as well as internationally, and in 2017 he completely sold out his run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!This however isn't your normal Dil comedy podcast appearance, we get to know the man in more depth. From growing up in Sir Lanka, stories about his family, biggest career highlights, love of wrestling and so much more! Please Give Dilruk a Follow on Social MediaFB- www.facebook.com/dilrukjcomedianTW- www.twitter.com/dilrukjInsta- www.instagram.com/dilrukjWe would love a follow, retweet,like as well at Pearcey PresentsFB- www.facebook.com/pearceypresentsTW: www.twitter.com/pearceypresentsInst: www.instagram.com/pearceypresentsWeb: www.pearceypresents.comMuch Love!Pearcey

The term Showbiz Royalty is often used to describe performers of considerable success and longevity in the business. My guest today is the real thing. She’s experienced great success across a range of mediums in a career that has spanned eight decades. She is the daughter of vaudevillians Joe Lawman and Stella Lamond, the sister of songstress Helen Reddy and the mother of actor, Tony Sheldon – she is of course Miss Toni Lamond.Toni is a woman of firsts. In a time when overseas stars were brought to Australia to lead local productions of Broadway musicals, Toni was first to be given the opportunity to lead an Australian cast in The Pajama Game. With husband, Frank Sheldon, she was the opening night act on Australian television going on to be the first woman in the world to host a tonight show, when filling in for the legendary Graham Kennedy. So, I am delighted that she completes another first today – the very first guest on STAGES. 

  It was an absolute pleasure to have Ken Sutcliffe, the male model from Mudgee on this week’s episode. In a career spanning 50 years, Ken is a legend in TV sports broadcasting. We discuss his early days in radio at 2MG Mudgee and the leap of faith that led him to Channel 9. Ken opens up on working alongside the King of TV, Graham Kennedy, Max Walker, what Kerry Packer was really like and the intriguing fact behind the Wired World of Sport II album with Billy Birmingham. We also talk taking on challenges along with the dedication and sacrifices needed to have a successful career in television. Ken reflects on his time covering some of the greatest sporting events and athletes in the world including: Tennis: Federer and Nadal at Wimbledon, Ken Rosewall. Golf: Greg Norman, Adam Scott and witnessing Tiger Woods win his first major at the US Masters. Olympics: The unrivalled talent and charisma of Carl Lewis and Usain Bolt. Ken also offers up a surprise choice for his greatest ever sporting moment featuring the gold medal winning weightlifter Mehmet Yagci. There’s also a chance meeting with a Beatle thrown in there for good measure! This also meant a lot to me personally as I did work experience with Ken at Channel 9 while I was at school and that decision changed the course of my life.  Grab your headphones and turn up the volume because you’re in for a treat!   Connect with me: Email: dean@bravadafilms.com.au FaceBook: @bravadafilms Twitter: @bravadafilms Instagram: @bravadafilms / @deancod

While the 60s exploded through the mass media seeking out stoned naked hippies in Haight Ashbury, it was a little more subdued and awkward in Australia. Roselands hosted a glittering cavalcade of stars from The Master's Apprentices to Little Stevie Wonder. It was always 70 degrees by the Raindrop Fountain and the entertainment was always family friendly, except when Graham Kennedy dropped his duds.

Nishant Pandey, Head Products from Naukri.com, Jeevansaathi.com and Siksha.com I asked the following questions to Nishant: 1. Nishant, you have had a vast career experience. Do you want to Share with us your career journey? 2. You have worked for different ventures within Info Edge like Shiksha.com, Jeevansathi.com, Naukri.com under the umbrella of InfoEdge. Tell us about Info Edge India group of companies. 3. What are your roles and responsibilities now as EVP, Naukri and Jeevansathi? 4. What does a typical day or week look for you? 5. I usually ask this to all senior PM leaders. What is your process of coming up with strategic product plans? How does it translate into execution? How do you ensure the success of your strategic decisions? 6. How do you pick new product opportunities ? Do you kill unsuccessful projects? How do you do it? 7 . In your Linkedin profile you mentioned you were involved in turning around and reinventing Jeevansathi. Do you want to share key lessons from this experience? 8. What is your product philosophy? I began this asking this question to my guests after I interviewed Graham Kennedy who shared about his product philosophy (http://grahamkennedy.com/#/) 9.One of your most popular blog post is titled, “Product Managers: Becoming Dispensable; Becoming Invisible”. Do you want to summarise it? 10. What is the “The Anna Karenina Principle in Internet Product Management”? 11. There is one question I had not planned before to ask but it just occurred to me that I ask you. Your Linkedin profile introduction reads as “Product Management, Analytics and Consumer Behaviour”. I am getting to hear a lot on consumer phschology and consumer behaviour lately and the need for PMs to pick their skills on this field in particular. I also had Karthik Srinivasan, Director PM at Eros Digital and Sachin Rekhi, Director, PM, Linkedin, Help us understand why this field is so much important these days. 3. War Stories: This is a segment where my guests share with me the most important product challenge they faced in their career and how they resolved it. We spend a good 10-15 minutes on digging deep into this. 12. What are some of the books that may have shaped or influenced you in product? 13. What are some of the vital skills you think product managers cant do without?

Nishant Pandey, Head Products from Naukri.com, Jeevansaathi.com and Siksha.com I asked the following questions to Nishant: 1. Nishant, you have had a vast career experience. Do you want to Share with us your career journey? 2. You have worked for different ventures within Info Edge like Shiksha.com, Jeevansathi.com, Naukri.com under the umbrella of InfoEdge. Tell us about Info Edge India group of companies. 3. What are your roles and responsibilities now as EVP, Naukri and Jeevansathi? 4. What does a typical day or week look for you? 5. I usually ask this to all senior PM leaders. What is your process of coming up with strategic product plans? How does it translate into execution? How do you ensure the success of your strategic decisions? 6. How do you pick new product opportunities ? Do you kill unsuccessful projects? How do you do it? 7 . In your Linkedin profile you mentioned you were involved in turning around and reinventing Jeevansathi. Do you want to share key lessons from this experience? 8. What is your product philosophy? I began this asking this question to my guests after I interviewed Graham Kennedy who shared about his product philosophy (http://grahamkennedy.com/#/) 9.One of your most popular blog post is titled, “Product Managers: Becoming Dispensable; Becoming Invisible”. Do you want to summarise it? 10. What is the “The Anna Karenina Principle in Internet Product Management”? 11. There is one question I had not planned before to ask but it just occurred to me that I ask you. Your Linkedin profile introduction reads as “Product Management, Analytics and Consumer Behaviour”. I am getting to hear a lot on consumer phschology and consumer behaviour lately and the need for PMs to pick their skills on this field in particular. I also had Karthik Srinivasan, Director PM at Eros Digital and Sachin Rekhi, Director, PM, Linkedin, Help us understand why this field is so much important these days. 3. War Stories: This is a segment where my guests share with me the most important product challenge they faced in their career and how they resolved it. We spend a good 10-15 minutes on digging deep into this. 12. What are some of the books that may have shaped or influenced you in product? 13. What are some of the vital skills you think product managers cant do without?

Graham Kennedy covers a wide array of topics from Product Philosophy, Design Jams, Product/Market fit and a lot more

Legendary spoken word artist from Fitzroy, Pi O, is featured in two longer pieces, one about a famous old Fitzroy musician, and the other about TV celebrity of yesteryear Graham Kennedy.

Shane and Rodney ride around the lovely Melbourne suburb Balaclava. Topics inlcude: Balaclava, nice moods, calming tea, Superman, strees of Melbourne, John Safran, Judith Lucy, Graham Kennedy, public toilets, Bibsy, Rodsy and Matho, Breakfast radio, reclaim Australia.  http://www.spokeyblokeys.com http://twitter.com/spokeyblokeys  

Kris Mrksa has written for many of Australia’s most-loved shows, but is best known for co-writing the Graham Kennedy biopic ‘The King’, ‘Unerbelly’ and ‘Devil’s Dust’.  In this episode Kris talks about his writing regime, why all the boobs in Underbelly weren't his idea and he tells us about his burgeoning career in the UK.