The Big 6-Oh!

Jump back to the early 80s when the Go-Go’s crashed through the music scene with punk energy and pop hooks. As the first all-female band to top the Billboard charts with their own songs and instruments, they redefined what rock could be. From Our Lips Are Sealed to Vacation, their legacy still beats strong today.

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Take a 5-minute ride back to the gritty streets of New York City where Blondie fused punk, disco, pop, and even hip hop into a groundbreaking sound. Fronted by the magnetic Debbie Harry, the band stormed from CBGB’s to global stardom with hits like Heart of Glass and Rapture. Decades later, Blondie’s fearless spirit and genre-bending style still resonate with artists and fans alike.

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Step inside the time machine for a whirlwind 5-minute journey into the world of Electric Light Orchestra. From their orchestral beginnings in the early 70s to their timeless anthems like Mr. Blue Sky and Don’t Bring Me Down, ELO’s music reshaped rock with a symphonic twist. Discover their legacy, influence, and why their sound still lights up arenas today.

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Kayley Harris and Guy Rowlison celebrate 50 episodes of The Big 6-Oh!, thank listeners and guests, and announce a short break — with Guy launching a fun new mini-series, The Five Minute Music Time Traveller.

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This week we speak with Warren Davies — the “Unbreakable Farmer” — about his extraordinary journey through personal hardship, resilience, and rural life’s toughest challenges. Warren shares how life’s setbacks — from family strain to financial turmoil — forged his unwavering mindset and inspired a mission to help others cultivate resilience, persistence, and well-being. Warm, authentic, and full of practical life lessons, this candid conversation leaves listeners empowered to face their own adversities and keep moving forward.

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Ever sung along to your favourite song, only to realise years later you’ve been getting the words hilariously wrong? You’re not alone — misheard lyrics have been tripping up music lovers for decades. In this episode, we share the funniest lyrical blunders, from rock classics to pop anthems, and discover why our brains love to make up their own versions of the hits.

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On this episode of The Big 6-0h, Kayley and Guy Rowlison dive headfirst into the wacky world of novelty songs — those unforgettable, often ridiculous tunes that had us laughing, cringing, and singing along. From Shaddap You Face to The Streak, Monster Mash to Kung Fu Fighting, they share listener favourites, personal memories, and the wild stories behind the hits. It’s a musical trip down memory lane where cheese is welcome, and nothing is too silly to celebrate.

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After losing her mast and the world record attempt, solo sailor Lisa Blair made it safely to South Africa with a broken boat and a shattered dream — but found unexpected support and resilience in the sailing community. Despite overwhelming doubts, brutal weather, and personal injury, she chose to restart her circumnavigation, ultimately becoming the first woman to complete the route with one stop. Now, with renewed purpose and a mission for climate awareness, Lisa is planning a groundbreaking solo, nonstop voyage around the Arctic Circle —something no one has ever achieved.

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In this 2-part episode we speak with Australian solo-sailor and climate activist Lisa Blair (OAM) as she shares her harrowing journey to become the first woman to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around Antarctica. She recounts the extreme challenges faced during her 2017 voyage, including violent storms, equipment failures, and the emotional toll of isolation. Lisa also discusses the making of the documentary Ice Maiden, reflecting on the resilience and mental fortitude required to survive such an audacious feat.

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From a tough start in life with no father figure and constant upheaval, Jim Grenenger carved his own path through determination, instinct, and a little bit of luck. After an unlikely detour as a prison officer, he found his calling in fashion, becoming an unexpected champion of Australian design. His story is one of grit, reinvention, and building a creative life on his own terms. This is his story.

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