Favourites

Favourites

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Favourites episodes

  • John Swan
    When Swanee talks about the hard times of his youth he isn't looking for sympathy. Likewise, When he talks about his successes he isn't bragging, and when he talks about helping those in need he isn't looking for accolades. But he deserves them. John Swan may be the most thoroughly decent person I've had the pleasure of interviewing.

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    43 min
  • Greg Evans
    Greg Evans has had a remarkable career from his award winning days as a disc jockey, his legendary hosting of TV show Perfect Match, and marrying over 1000 couples as a marriage celebrant. Hear a small part of Greg's Story here.

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    36 min
  • John Waters
    Emigrating to Australia in his teens, John fell in love with us, and we fell in love with him. It's a love story that continues to this day and sees John touring the east coast with a new show. "Radio Luxembourg Live".

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    30 min
  • Mary Schneider
    At 92, Marcy Schneider reflects on her amazing career including being the first act to record a rock and roll record in Australia

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    28 min
  • Bob Byrne
    Bob Byrne has written a fabulous series of Remember When books after a lengthy career in radio. Hear his story here.

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    26 min
  • Michael Adams
    Michael Adams is the writer and host of the Australian true crime and historical podcast "Forgotten Australia". He has also published many books, the latest being "They'll Never Hold Me" The incredulous story of Kevin John Simmonds who was the subject of Australia's largest ever Police Manhunt.

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    38 min
  • Peter Combe

    It was during this interview that I found out that Peter Combe was behind a very memorable part of my primary school education.


    Peter's new album is available now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5G9j3dFSH8uu8aY58LVYSr?si=c69zCs5kQEKxUYAfAAiPng

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    29 min
  • Craig Huggins
    It's amazing how many nice people I continue to meet. I reached out to Craig Huggins to see if he would appear on Favourites. Not only did he agree, we recorded this episode in his studio at Gold while he missed out on the Superbowl despite his team playing in it. Enjoy Huggy's story from growing up in Coburg to discovering his passion for radio and his surprising collection of one particular tv show memorabilia.

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    47 min
  • John Fleming
    John Fleming broke away from acapella group "The Phones" with fellow band-mate Rusty Berther to form one of the great comedy groups of the 1990s The Scared Weird Little Guys. But what happened before and after? Have a listen.

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    22 min
  • Issi Dye
    From his days as a 60s pop icon, to movie host, to tribute artist, Issi Dye has moved seamlessly through his career constantly adapting and always succeeding. So many have come and gone, yet Issi is still performing to this day and shows no signs of slowing down. Have a listen and you'll understand why.

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    25 min

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Simon Owens chats to his favourite people about their favourite things.

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