Podcast appearances and mentions of wilbur wilde

Wilbur Wilde (born Nicholas Robert Aitken on 5 October 1955) is an Australian saxophonist, television personality and radio presenter. He is best known for his work on Hey Hey It's Saturday. He rose to prominence with the bands Ol' 55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons.  Music career Wilde was the tenor saxophonist (and did some vocals) with Ol' 55 from 1975 until 1977. Wilde then joined Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons in 1977 as saxophonist and backing singer. He still remains in that role to this date. Television career He is most famous for appearing as part of the house band on Hey Hey It's Saturday, from 1984 until 1999, and again from 2009 until 2010. Wilde has made numerous other TV appearances throughout his career on shows including The Flying Doctors, MDA, The Paul Hogan Show, Blankey Blanks, Sale of the Century, Celebrity Squares, MTV, Getaway, Postcards, Prisoner, Temptation, Spicks and Specks, The Russell Gilbert Show, and commercials for the Australian Pensioners Insurance Agency. From 1992 to 1999, Wilbur toured with The New Rocky Horror Show, contributing to more than 750 performances along the way. His CV also boasts a string of movie credits including Trogan Warrior, Mad Max, The Coolangatta Gold, City of the Damned, Jenny Missed Me, Dead End Drive-In and Cool Change. Radio career Between 2000 and 2004, Wilde presented the Classic Cafe on Gold 104.3 Melbourne. In December 2005, Wilde joined Vega 91.5, hosted a drive show, The Wilbur Wilde Drive, between 3 - 6pm. departing the station in 2008. Wilde also previously presented radio shows at 3UZ and 3XY.

Joining DJ is Michael Wasley – Chief Executive Officer of Very Special Kids, Iconic Australian musician Wilbur Wilde, and wine expert Peter Marr from thevincentwineshop.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in the DJ Booth, Wilbur Wilde and DJ are joined by Pseudo Echo singer Brian Canham and Australian singing legend Russell Morris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the DJ Booth this week are Australian music icons, saxophonist Wilbur Wilde and bassist Greg Macainsh from Skyhooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Owens, Andrew McLaren and Kevin Trask pay tribute to the late Philip Brady after his passing on Feb 11. Guest appearances from Denise Drysdale, Glenn Robbins, Brian Mannix, Tony Martin, Peter Hitchener, Steve Vizard , Jane Kennedy, Greg Evans, Mick Molloy, Daryl Somers, Dee Dee Dunleavy, Shane Healy, Grubby Stubbs, Wilbur Wilde, Brian Nankervis, Rex Hunt, Stephen Beers, Amanda Muggleton, Darren James, Barry Crocker, Derryn Hinch, Rosie Walton, Daryl Braithwaite, Diana Trask, Steve Price, Sam Pang, Ross Stevenson, Silvie Paladino, Pete Smith, David Mann, Jeff Kennett, Sam Newman, Neil Mitchell, Patti Newton, Graham Mott, Normie Rowe, Susan Gaye Anderson, Tony Tardio, Eddie McGuire, Athol Guy, Colette Mann, Gavin Wood, Steve Vizard. Thanks to Ben Davidson and Alex Riddell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember When is broadcast live every Sunday evening from 9pm until midnight on 3AW in Melbourne - You can listen or watch live through www.3aw.com.au or on the old fashioned wireless on 693 AM This week : Wilbur Wilde takes us through John Blackman's funeral : Rick Milne talks Antiques and Collectables : Kevin Trask and Philip pay tribute to Donald Sutherland : Kevin Trask takes us to 1964 in Trask's Time Tunnel : Music montage of the hits of 1999 : Simon Owens previews Australia Overnight : Produced by Ryan Runge with Gayle Watson in the newsbooth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Blackman's funeral was held on Sunday 23 June, 2024.  Wilbur Wilde officiated the ceremony.  Wilbur kindly agreed to share his thoughts with our listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo & Sandy are superfanning to the max as their very special guest is the saxophonist with the leapard print lapel, Wilbur Wilde from Ol' 55, Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, and Hey Hey It's Saturday.  -

Wilbur Wilde joined Jacqui Felgate to reflect on the life of John BlackmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Gavin Wood's Countdown podcast, Gavin catches up with Australian saxophonist, television personality and radio presenter – Wilbur Wilde. Perhaps best known for his work as part of the house band on “Hey Hey It's Saturday!” Wilbur Wilde rose to prominence with the bands Ol' 55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons. Wilbur has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Skyhooks, Elvis Costello, Tom Jones, Split Enz, Roy Orbison, Cold Chisel, Joe Cocker, Dire Straits, the Angels, Dragon, James Reyne and Jimmy Barnes. Wilbur has made numerous other TV appearances throughout his career on shows including The Flying Doctors, The Paul Hogan Show, Blankety Blanks, Sale of the Century, MTV, Getaway, Postcards, Prisoner, Spicks and Specks, and commercials for the Australian Pensioners Insurance Agency. His CV also boasts a string of movie credits including Trojan Warrior, Mad Max, The Coolangatta Gold, City of the Damned, Jenny Kissed Me, Dead End Drive-In, and Cool Change, as well as over 750 performances with The New Rocky Horror Show. Wilbur has also presented on an array of radio stations, including Gold 104.3, Vega 91.5, 3UZ, 3XY, and 3MP.

In the DJ Booth, Wilbur Wilde is in with special guest Michael Cristiano Producer, Performer, Songwriter, Musician and Composer to introduce the World Premier of Russell Morris' The Real Thing, performed and recorded at Hamer Hall with The Symphony Orchestra. “RUSSELL MORRIS - THE REAL THING - SYMPHONIC CONCERT". The 2 CD set and double streaming album will be released Friday October 6th. You can PRE ORDER the CD at greatmusiclivesforever.com   Head to Russell Morris The Real Thing on Facebook to register interest for tickets on the next show there…. the show will be announced next month!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On what's been a sad day for the Australian Music Industry, Wilbur Wilde calls and shares some of his favourite memories of Renée GeyerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian sax player, TV personality and radio presenter Wilbur Wilde joins Graham Cornes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ho Ho Ho into a star-studded line up to end the year. Brian is full of Christmas cheek and cheer as he and Kev catch up with Wilbur Wilde, Eve von Bibra, John Paul Young, Angry Anderson, Swanee and Mark Lane from Murcotts Driving Excellence. Our feature guest is Vince Melouney, the former member of the Bee Gees during their incredibly successful early days of hits like New York Mining Disaster, To Love Somebody and Words. He talks about those days and his new band Tall Poppy Syndrome.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence making you a safer driver 1300 555 576 or visit their website murcotts.edu.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Australia's worst place name? Why is Wilbur Wilde? Plus, Spielberg meets Sondheim on the silver screen – but was it worth the wait?

What's Australia's worst place name? Why is Wilbur Wilde? Plus, Spielberg meets Sondheim on the silver screen – but was it worth the wait?

Free-range Friday for Brian, which means you, the listener, led the discussion. In between your calls, Peter Ford stopped by with the latest entertainment news as did 'Hey Hey' star Wilbur Wilde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Hey Hey It's Saturday' star Wilbur Wilde joined Brian to discuss the show's 50th anniversary.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Hey It's Saturday icon Wilbur Wilde has joined Ben Fordham ahead of the show's highly anticipated return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CRAIG LAURITSEN is this weeks 'Engine Room' Guest. A few of Craig's performance highlights include: Brian Ferry support at the Adelaide Festival Theatre in 1988. Supporting artist for Kate Ceberano and Wilbur Wilde at the Club Foote in 1989, 3 months, 70 plus performances in New Delhi, India in 1994, 10 months, 80 plus performances with various Blues and Jazz bands in USA in 1994 -1995, the inaugural Singapore Blues Festival in 1996, and performing the soundtrack to 'The Tracker' (film by internationally renowned film maker Rolf de Heer) live with Archie Roach at the Adelaide Festival and the Melbourne Film Festival in 2002. EDUCATION: Cert. in Commercial Music at Kingston TAFE in 1986. Diploma in performing Arts (Jazz) at Adelaide University 1987 - 1989. Studied with Pandit Debashish Chakraborty in New Delhi in 1994. Studied with Bob Moses in Boston 1994 -1995. Individual lessons with Victor Lewis, Jim Pease, Grant Collins, Mike Clark. DRUM EDUCATOR: Private drum tutor from 1983 to present, and has taught at Gordon Lasalle Music, Boston USA; Rock Music, Adelaide; AIMMS, Adelaide, as well as various college's in SA. CYMBALSMITHING: Began modifying cymbals in 2005, Importer of Turkish cymbals since 2006, and Worldwide exporter of Craig Lauritsen Custom Cymbals since 2007. Travelled to Italy to meet master cymbal smith Roberto Spizzichino in March 2008, and during that same trip met cymbal smiths Michael Paiste in Switzerland, Steve Hubback in London and Matt Nolan in Bath (UK). Has made cymbals for drummers all over the world including, Jack DeJohnette, Gregory Hutchinson, Luke Flowers, Jochen Rueckert, Adam Cruz, Hamish Stuart, Darryn Farrugia, Michael Iveson, and many more. AUTHOR: has written 8 instructional drum method books which are published and internationally distributed by LTP Publications. Titles include Drum Method, Drum Grooves, 1000000 Drum Grooves, Rhythm Section Method for Bass and Drums, Rhythm Section Grooves for Bass and Drums, Blues Drumming, Country Drumming, Complete Learn to Play Drums Manual. Recording Highlights: 'The Eureka Suite' (1999) featuring Eric Bogle and John Schumann, Peter Gelling's ARIA nominated (2000) CD 'Bluestime', 'The Tracker' soundtrack which won the following awards: ARIA nomination for best soundtrack album (2002). IFM award for best soundtrack (2002). Film Critics Circle award for best soundtrack (2002), and 2 APRA/AGSC awards for best song in a cinema feature. Peter Gelling's Musicoz Blues Award winning (2003) CD 'Fortune', Eric Bogle's ‘Other People's Children' (2005), and Kubrick self-titled album (2006). Kubrick ‘Think' (2007). Music: "Band It About" theme song, written and recorded by Catherine Lambert & Michael Bryant. Outro: “Cultural Fatigue” from Craig's album “Monachopsis”, released April 29, 2016: https://craiglauritsen.bandcamp.com/album/monachopsis Craig's links: http://www.cymbalutopia.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CraigLauritsen https://www.instagram.com/cymbalutopia/?hl=en To support this independent podcast: https://paypal.me/banditabout?locale.x=en_AU If you enjoyed listening please share the link with your friends. Contact Band It About: banditabout17@gmail.com Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BAND-It-ABOUT-Podcast-Series-103410885324059/ Review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/band-it-about-podcast-series-985443/reviews/63027 #drummers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dianne-spillane/message

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to become part of Drive-In based concentration camp for outcast youths -- in Dead End Drive-In.This 1986 Action Stunt Drama, and questionable Horror stars Ned Manning, Natalie McCurry, Peter Whitford, Wilbur Wilde among others. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.We're gonna talk about comparisons to Mad Max, the "choose your own adventure" moment, misleading cover art  and the works of Brian Trenchard-Smith.We'll dig into the Metric System, Rambo Takes Russia, this films Nominations and we'll discuss whether or not other countries re-make American Films.We'll also dig into the true pronunciation of Stephen King, this film's commentary on society, Joe Bob Briggs' 1st Annual Drive-In Jamboree, Max Maxwell and Guy Norris, the illusion of freedom and we'll question why this film is classified as Horror.I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio. Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. The Price of Admission is the rest of your life... in Dead End Drive-In.

Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians.Today we speak with Wilbur Wilde who by his own admission, falls asleep during his bio - it's that long!!This is a podcast of two parts, in the first half  hear Wilbur chat about his legendary career, come back and listen to the second half where he talks about his family life, how proud he is of each of his children, and how he's giving back in a really special way.What's Wilbur up to at the moment?   Let's find out .....

Ross Wilson is one of the most interesting and dynamic stars Australian Rock has ever produced, from Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock. But did you know about selling his blood overseas, the line he changed in a Skyhooks hit so it wouldn't be banned or why the first Mondo Rock finished abruptly? You will now, as Ross chats to Brian and Kevin about all that and more. And as it's Christmas, a bevy of Brian's friends pop in - Eve von Bibra, Tim Henwood, Wilbur Wilde, Max Waugh and Mark Lane from Murcotts Driving Excellence add to the festive spirit. Rock on for this extended episode to end 2020.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Life of Brian...Mannix that is. In this episode Brian previews his new audio book and chats to the great Wilbur Wilde about meeting Ali, partying with Nilsson and filming a nude scene for Mad Max and wait till you hear the good bits.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a fun year we've had on Food Bytes! This week we're seeing the year out with the one and only Wilbur Wilde! From all of us, to all of you, our thanks for tuning in each week, and we wish you and safe & happy Christmas. See you in 2020! Team Food Bytes - Sarah, Kev, Kym & Steve -- Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Food Bytes is proudly sponsored by CheeseLinks - Bringing cheese & yogurt making to your kitchen! www.cheeselinks.com.au Subscribe in iTunes!https://apple.co/2M43hOS Find us on Spotifyhttps://spoti.fi/2PPAoEB Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Producer - Steve VisscherHowdy Partners Media - 2019www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just prior to the two 2009 Hey Hey reunion episodes, Darryl Somers and John Blackman joined Philip Brady and Marty Fields in studio to discuss the upcoming specials. Wilbur Wilde and Red Symons also called in.Thanks to Waldo who requested that this interview be uploaded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make yourself comfortable and strap on your ear-goggles. Wilbur Wilde is back filling in for Ross and James Talia phones in with tales of Europe. 100% world-class excellent Boxcutters coming your way. More discussions about all things television than you could ordinarily hope for. I hope I haven’t built it up too much… Here it […]

Recorded in the prime time of 11pm last thursday. It faetures Steven Gates on guitar, Lawrence Mooney on left wing rants and Wilbur Wilde on Alto Sax and very long, but highly amusing Oz Rock anecdotes. Apologies for the occasional buzz and crackle in the audio, the old Commodore 64 had black smoke pouring out of it by the end of the night. There's one more live show to come, this Thursday, April 18 at Trades Hall. You can grab tickets on the door.

In our last episode for the year we look back at the year with some of our regulars. Wilbur Wilde talks about Hey Hey It’s Saturday‘s return, James Talia looks back at the year’s news and Tom Elliott talks more about the death of television. It’s some interesting conversation and some messy amateurs holding it […]

As we sail into our 5th year of Boxcutters ? thanks for all the cards and pressies for our birthday last week, BTW ? we take a look at the future of another show of longevity, Hey Hey it’s Saturday, as we talk to Wilbur Wilde about how things are going in the run-up to […]

All singing! All dancing! Repeated sax offender Wilbur Wilde is our guest co-host, aussietheatre.com‘s Anne-Marie Peard talks about TV shows that sing (warning: Buffy), we review season 2 of HBO’s Flight Of The Conchords, reminisce about Aussie rock shows and Josh Kinal shows his mad teleportation skills. Oddly, no-one mentions Sweet & Sour (except here). […]

Our wonderfully questionable end of year show. This year we have: Gerard McCulloch, Tom Elliot, Nerida Haycock, Wilbur Wilde, Jess McGuire, and James Talia. A lovely shambles of rotating guests and our highlights and lowlights from the television year. Listen to it. RSS feed, iTunes or listen to Special Epidition Charlie in your browser Send […]

This week we are lucky enough to have Ray Punjer, director of live television including In Melbourne Tonight, The Panel, World Series Cricket, Bob Dyer’s Pick-A-Box, The Don Lane Show, and World Championship Wrestling amongst so many other credits. He’s a trailblazer in the industry and he brings his expertise to our little show. Get […]

This week Wilbur Wilde joins us as a special guest co-host. Of course we talk about working on Hey Hey It’s Saturday as well as a review of the Canadian show, jPod, and the answer to our very difficult quiz question. Where the Wild(e) things are: RSS feed iTunes Direct Download Let the rumpus begin.