If you grew up in Australia in the 2000s, there’s a very good chance you watched shows like "New MacDonald's Farm" and "The Sleepover Club" — but there’s also a good chance you may not know the name of our next guest... "Tim Mager"

Tim appeared on both shows as an actor (most notably as the costume performer of "Max" in New MacDonald's Farm), and we ended up having one of the most delightful chats to date on the podcast.

This is one episode you won’t want to miss ❤️

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I'm joined this week by a lovely woman who has had a long career in Australian television, and has since toured around the country in dozens of Shakespearean productions... "Merridy Eastman"

We talk about her journey from being a NIDA graduate, to becoming a Play School presenter in the 1980s, to later being cast in the beloved TV series "Always Greener" and "Packed to the Rafters", and the secrets of what it takes to become a natural actor on stage and screen.

It’s a beautiful chat about the importance of being yourself in the performing arts industry ❤️

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My next guest has been predominantly active in The Wiggles, ABC For Kids, and Hi-5 communities for years, and even runs a channel dedicated to Hi-5 fan-made content... "Keiran Murphy"

We talk about our love for Hi-5 growing up, hopes for a reunion tour, how he started his "ZombieMurphinator2002" channel (which is also celebrating its 10th year on YouTube), and how he created his "Hi-5 Aspect Edition" channel.

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There have been many great acts entertaining families and children for generations.

But our guest this week has been one of the finest examples of what it truly means to be a great entertainer... "Mike Jackson"

He speaks about his career beginning on the folk circuit, his talent and love of playing many unique instruments, meeting and performing with partner Michelle Jackson for many years, and later Ian Blake — and what it was like performing for children all over the world in a career spanning more than five decades.

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This week, Moses and I are joined by one of the most legendary children's performers in Australian history!!

His music became the soundtrack of millions of families in the 1980s and 90s — an era before The Wiggles even existed.

And his songs are still echoing to this day... Mr. Cricketty Cane (Wash Your Face in Orange Juice), Spaghetti Bolognaise, Toffee Apple, Newspaper Mama, Juicy Juicy Green Grass, and many more!

He is Australia's original (and possibly first) King of the Kids — the one and only... "Peter Combe"

It’s a fascinating chat as we look back on his wonderful career in entertainment, both in Australia and overseas — with a few surprising twists along the way!!

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In this special episode of the podcast, I’m joined by guest co-host "Joseph Marshall" (Founder of Silbert Records), to chat with one of the most important figures in Australian children’s programming... "Dr. Patricia Edgar"

During her long career, she helped create the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF), which has produced some of the country’s most beloved programs — Round the Twist, Lift-Off, Li'l Elvis, The Genie from Down Under, Touch the Sun, and many more.

We talk about the Foundation’s beginnings, her views on the ACTF’s work today over 40 years later, the rivalries that tried to erase her work and legacy, and we reflect on what her greatest achievements have been in both the Australian and global TV landscape.

🌐 Australian Children's Television Foundation website

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🎶 Check out the latest release from Silbert Records — "The Lift-Off Songbook"

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In a growing world of AI and nepotism, it’s safe to say that our guest this week defies the odds.

"Guy Gross" is the son of animators and producers Yoram & Sandra Gross, and has had a long career working alongside his late father on his productions for decades — including Blinky Bill, the Dot series, Flipper & Lopaka, Old Tom, and more.

We chat about his time growing up in the family business, his other iconic work such as composing the scores for the Australian cult classic "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" and the award-winning series "Farscape", and how he continues to create music through his own recording studio.

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This week, we catch up with show producer and co-host "Darby Travers" to hear what he’s been up to.

We also talk about the events that have taken place in his life over the past six months 👍

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If you've been on social media recently, you would’ve seen Greg Page (the OG Yellow Wiggle) bump into a fan dancing to his music — and later join in for a round of Hot Potato!

Well, today we have that fan on the show as we chat all things The Wiggles, favourite videos, and favourite songs. Please welcome... "Costa Hnoudis"

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You can't get more Australian than this!!

This week, we welcome the voice of one of the country’s greatest icons — "Blinky Bill" — along with many other lovable characters... "Robyn Moore"

Robyn talks about how she started voice acting, getting involved in productions by Yoram Gross, the inspiration behind the voice of Blinky Bill, her time working with Keith Scott (including the political satire radio show "How Green Was My Cactus"), and how she’s used her years of experience as a voice actor to help young people in a sometimes troubled society.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry — but you’ll find this episode truly extraordinary!

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