Di Spillane interviews fellow music podcast series host, "RETROPOPIC" Neil Saint from Sydney's community radio station 2RRR. Music lovers in 130 countries have tuned in to listen to Neil Saint’s “RETROPOPIC” interviews. What began as a hobby, has now reached over 34,000 listeners worldwide! In depth interviews with artists including: Steve Hackett, Marky Ramone, Stash De Rola, Brian Cadd, Russell Morris, and Ross Wilson, all sharing their musical journeys. Today Neil experiences what it is like to be the one asked, starting from his early influences in the UK, through to moving to Australia, and becoming involved with community radio. Hear how an interview with Les McKeown inspired the light bulb moment which resulted in combining his love of 20th century pop music, his interviewing skills, and local radio show, to enter the world of podcasting. 

RETROPOPIC RADIO is NOT a radio station it is radio show, and popular music podcasting brand, with a focus on classic pop music from the 60's to the end of the 20th century. RETROPOPIC RADIO produces regular magazines of artist interviews or excerpts of artist interviews alongside their music. It is broadcasted each Friday evening at 2RRR, a Community Radio Station, in Sydney between 9 and 10pm. 

00:00 Music Intro:  Edwin Astley & His Orchestra, Main Theme from “The Saint”, BBC Television Series 1962. 

00:00:25 “Band It About” gets to know the “Saintly” beginnings, discussing Neil’s background including his childhood, education, and early career 00:15:23 when those Saints go marching out, Neil and his family leave the UK for France 

00:20:00 Settling in Sydney, and starting a new hobby 

00:27:08 that light bulb moment! 

00:35:32 Neil discusses the Adelaide musicians he has interviewed 

00:39:40 Neil reveals his favourite interview 

00:45:50 The “RETROPOPIC” road ahead 

00:52:44 it’s Neil’s turn for the “Band It About” 20 question challenge, will he be the first to finish? 

00:56:58 Music: Edwin Astley & His Orchestra, Main Theme from “The Saint”, BBC Television Series 1962. 

Listen to RETROPOPIC RADIO Friday evenings on 2RRR between 9 and 10pm: https://2rrr.org.au/guide/?retropopic 

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