In a new ongoing series I’m adding from my tribute to Hard Rock Cafe, as I knew and discovered, there are many...many tales of this legendary franchise to be shared. So why not start here! Shane Tucker is an Operations Manager/ Vibe Host from HRC Hollywood and a really cool dude with much to say about his love and appreciation for this global phenomenon. We dig deep into humble beginnings and trade some cool stories and the impact of HRC in life. Enjoy!

Tam Schilling is a hell of a good live music photographer and one who’s work has gained much praise. Her landscape photography also is incredible as too her love of music. We get into what got her into photography and how she was able to bring that love to her love of music. It’s inspiring and a happy chat to brighten the day.

A tremendous honour to speak with one of Oz Rocks finest. Scott Owen plays the double bass(or show off as he likes to put it haha)for The Living End, who need very little introduction. As a member of one of Australia’s finest rock acts, he’s also making a name for himself as an artist, producing spiritual art called Mandala. We dig deep into his early days of piano lessons to feeding his musical hunger with 50’s rock n roll, to heroes and tapping unleashed potential on the double bass, before discussing the therapeutic and calming art style that is Mandala. Tune in and enjoy.

This guy needs little introduction as my brother from another mother and still one of my heroes. Devoy is one of the country’s best frontmen in From Love to Violence, iNk and Jerk. He’s enjoyed a solo career as well and we have certainly had our share of chaos together on and off stage. We get into the fun of van life and that “Rite of Passage”, every good musician undertakes. Enjoy!

A wonderful chat with CEO, Andy Miller of Heaps Normal. A refreshing non-alcoholic beer that’s taking Australian’s down a new and exciting social path with this fruity XPA beverage from a group of guys who are passionate and driven to make a difference in their own special way.

From the hills of Hollywood, singer/songwriter and good mate, Lee Downer joins me on this episode as we discuss Mountain life, beards, vintage guitars, trade tales from tour life and that time The Defiled played on a glacier and set a Guinness World Record. Good times, happy chats! Tune in and be sure to like and subscribe.

This is quite possibly one of the biggest episodes to date, as it seems fitting for Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise 25th Anniversary, and in the 50th year of the Hard Rock Cafe brand that started in London on June 14, 1971, that we chat to one of the greats of HRC. Jim Knight was the head of Training for HRC worldwide for 20 years, teaching the values, leadership and rocking ways before he formed his own path releasing the best selling novel, “ Culture that Rocks.” In this chat, we reminisce on what HRC means, the global impact and the day to day reminders of those core values learned from one of the greatest brands worldwide. Jim is an inspiration and wealth of wisdom and this inspiring chat is one for the ages.

In this second part we get some more rocking insight from original opening crew to the new generation. It’s all insightful and inspiring, the tales, the joy. It’s only rock n roll but I like it.

In this episode, we celebrate 25 years of Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise with some of the original opening staff and some of the legends that helped build the foundations. We discuss music, memories, the awesome memorabilia and what it meant to be a part of one of the most dynamic and rocking dining institutions in the world. Prepare to get rocked! In this episode, Jon Shaw(ex General Manager HRC Sydney, Paris and Ex Manager for Surfers), Drew Day(ex manager HRC Surfers and the first employee hired for the HRC Surfers), Lisa Keena(ex manager, HRC Surfers and one of the original opening staff), Sam Hay(ex manager for HRC Surfers and now co-owner Lumberpunks Axe Throwing)

In this episode, I chat and celebrate with one of my good friends and inspiration that drove me to do this show. Nev is a hell of a singer, a great dad, a gifted podcaster and just an all round gem of a human. We get nerdy and bromantic about music, cartoons, life and nerd life. Check it out!