The Best Bits Podcast with Julie Reynolds

🎙️ This week on the podcast, I caught up with award winning broadcaster, author, comedian and podcaster Shanelle Franklin for a really honest, funny and surprisingly relatable chat about modern adulthood… and why so many of us are absolutely exhausted by it 😅

Her brand new book
📚 Because Adulthood Shouldn’t Be This Boring (A Rebellion Against the Fun Police) dives into burnout, joy, stress, curiosity, laughter and why we’ve forgotten how to actually have fun as grown ups.

We talk about:

✨ Why scrolling is not actually rest
😂 How laughter helps us survive hard seasons
🎈 Triggering joy on purpose
🧠 The science behind humour and connection
👧 What adults can learn from kids again
💛 Why joy is not selfish, it’s necessary

Shanelle is warm, hilarious, smart and full of practical ideas you can genuinely use in everyday life.

If adulthood’s been feeling a bit heavy lately, this one might be exactly what you need.

🌐 www.shanellefranklin.com
📸 Instagram @shanellefranklin_

🎧 Listen now to The Best Bits Podcast with Julie Reynolds

#ShanelleFranklin #BecauseAdulthoodShouldntBeThisBoring #TheBestBitsPodcast #JulieReynolds #Podcast #AustralianPodcast #ComedyPodcast #MentalHealth #Joy #Burnout #Curiosity #Laughter #SelfHelp #AustralianAuthor

I caught up with Phil Jamieson, who is sidestepping out from front man duties with Grinspoon for a solo project

We wander through the heady years, from massive festivalmoments like Big Day Out, to the lead role in the stage show American Idiot , plus what he’s got lined up for you on the huge 44 date PJ Air tour

New single “Weekends” from upcoming album 10Charliewas the AMRAP song of the week, give it a listen when you get a chance.  

🎧 Listen now
👉https://philjamieson.com.au/

#PhilJamieson #Grinspoon #AustralianMusic #NewMusic#LiveMusic #weekends #pjairtour #10Charlie #TheBestBitsPodcast#SaturdayBreakfast

💛 Have you checked in on your neighbours lately?

One in four Australians say they’re experiencing loneliness and more than 15% say they often or always feel that way.

I recently caught up with Nick Tebbey, the National Executive Officer of Relationships Australia, ahead of Neighbours Day.

We talked about why loneliness is on the rise, why it is not just older Australians feeling it, and how younger people are very much part of this story too. It is also a reminder that something as simple as a hello, a quick chat, or checking in can genuinely make a difference.

Connection is not just something we focus on for one day. It is something we can create, share and grow every day, and it plays such an important role in our wellbeing and in building stronger communities.

👉 If you would like some ideas on how to keep that spirit going
🌐 https://neighbourseveryday.org
🌐 https://www.relationships.org.au

#NeighbourDay #NeighboursEveryDay #CommunityConnection #MentalHealthAwareness #LonelinessAwareness #Belonging #StrongerTogether #SaturdayBreakfast #TheBestBitsPodcast #JulieReynolds #FeelGoodRadio 💛

You might remember Fiona Horne from Def FX… but her journey since then is something else entirely.

Rockstar. Pilot. Animal rescuer. Broadcaster. Author. Adventurer. Witch. ✈️🐾🔥
Fiona is back with her 17th book Coven Where Witches Gather 📖

In this episode, Fiona shares:
✨ What drew her to write this latest book
✨ The biggest misconceptions about all things “woo woo”
✨ What people are really searching for right now
✨ And how that sense of magic has shaped her life and her approach to life. The vibe is "it interests me, I'm doing it"

Tap into your curiosity and see where it takes you 💫 Whether that's travelling with, reading from, dancing with or listening to Fiona Horne

Find out more at www.fionahorne.com

#FionaHorne #PodcastAustralia #NewEpisode #AuthorInterview #Spirituality #ModernWitch #WomenWhoInspire #Curiosity

🎧 On this episodeWe had Darren Middleton from Powderfinger on Saturday Breakfast, talking the Australian Rock Collective.

The band is Kram from Spiderbait, Mark Wilson from Jet, Davey Lane from You Am I and Darren himself, coming together again to play one of the greatest albums out of the 70's.

This time, they're heading out on tour playing Hotel California in full. Darren talks why The Eagles, what it feels like stepping outside your own band, and how it all works when these four Aussie legends share a stage.

If you’ve ever wondered what this show actually is, and why people keep going back, this is a great little insight.

🎧 Listen here
👉 Find out more 👉 www.facebook.com/AustralianRockCollective

Many of us first came to know Andrew Farriss as the founding member and principal songwriter of INXS, and we loved the heck out of those songs. Andrew is now flying solo and firmly living his country music chapter. In this episode we talk about his new single Mending Fences written with Stephen Wilson Jr and the life he is happily settled into these days.

We chat about the difference between the huge global touring years and writing songs at full pace compared with making music now between seasons on his New South Wales farm.

We also talk about the warmth in his songwriting and why so many people feel comfort in his songs and whether there is one on the upcoming album The Prospector that carries that same feeling.

It is relaxed, honest and I truly enjoy talking with Andrew and not just because he's Andrew Farriss. I think you will really enjoy the conversation.

Follow Andrew:-
Instagram @andrew_farriss
Facebook AndrewFarrissMusic
Website andrewfarriss.com

#AndrewFarriss #MendingFences #INXS #CountryMusic #AustralianMusic #TheProspector

If you’ve ever seen the Pierce Brothers live, you know they’re pure energy. Jack and Pat are cheeky, passionate and completely in sync, lighting up every stage they walk onto. Their new single Alaska Alaska captures that same spark while telling a real life love story that’s come full circle.

In our chat we talk about the connection they’ve built with fans around the world and what it’s like still creating side by side. We also touch on life on the road, their upcoming Australian tour and their sold out shows across the UK and Europe. It’s a lively, funny and feel good chat with a couple of favourites, who bring the same spark to a conversation as they do to the stage.

Find out more at www.piercebrothers.com

#PierceBrothers #AlaskaAlaska #AustralianMusic

I caught up with Kane Dennelly from 19 Twenty after seeing the band live at The Gov. A friend told me about their set at Mundi Mundi and said I had to go see them with her and she was right. They storm the stage like a freight train, with Johnny thumping away on the upright bass, Jeremy driving it all on drums, and Kane out front leading the charge in pure, rowdy, joyful chaos.

We talk about the thrill of live shows and how sometimes when things go wrong, they can turn out so right, like at Mundi Mundi, when their instruments didn’t even arrive, but they still pulled off one of the most unforgettable sets of the festival.

Kane also shares stories from life on the road, the tenth anniversary of their crowd favourite HIPS, and how the band keeps that spark alive after so many gigs and festivals.

If you haven’t seen them yet, head over to 19twentymusic.com and check out where they’re playing next. Then come back and have a listen. It’s a fun, rowdy chat full of laughs, stories, and the kind of onstage magic only 19 Twenty can bring.

In this episode you'll hear from Amy Sheppard, one of Australia’s most loved voices, who’s now taking the country world by storm and getting ready to welcome her first baby. Amy has just released her new single Country Country, announced her debut album Born To Be Country, and she’s about to head out on her first national headline tour!

We talk about the spark behind the new music, the stories and emotions that run through the album, her collaborations with The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins and how it feels to be stepping into this exciting new chapter both personally and professionally.

You can find out more about Amy’s music, tour dates and merch at amysheppard.co

#AmySheppard #BornToBeCountry #CountryCountry #AustralianCountryMusic #NewMusic #PodcastInterview #CountryMusicAustralia

The Sharp Are Back

I caught up with Piet Collins from The Sharp, the Melbourne band out of the 90's that gave us unforgettable hits like Alone Like Me, Talking Sly and Scratch My Back. I saw them live the other weekend and they were everything I hoped for and more. The energy, the cheek, the harmonies, the fun.

Now The Sharp are back with a brand new lineup featuring Louie Lee Feltrin out front and Scott Owen from The Living End on double bass, and a new EP called 4.

Piet talks about what it’s like returning to the stage, the chemistry with Louie and Scott, those wild early days in skivvies, and why this comeback feels more like a rebirth than a reunion.

It’s warm, funny chat and it proves The Sharp still know exactly how to grab your attention. The new EP 4 is out now wherever you get your music and listen out for a scoop! A brand new show is on the way too,

More info: www.thesharp.au

#australianmusic #thesharp #saturdaybreakfastwithjuliereynolds #90s #aussiemusic