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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.