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S2E38 Ralph McTell
Despite well over 50 years as a singer/songwriter, Ralph McTell, now a great-grandfather is remains youthful, witty, charming, and polite. It was a pleasure to interview him for Favourites. Hosted…
S2E37 Josh Groban
Recorded via Zoom in December 2025, the first five minutes of the interview were sadly lost. Nonetheless Josh Groban was his charming, good natured self in this chat. Hosted on Acast. See…
S2E36 Toni Lamond
In 2010 I had a different podcast in which I interviewed guests and also aired the chats on 3AW when I filled in hosting the overnights programs for Keith McGowan and Alan Pearsall. On 24 Sep, 2010…
S2E35 Rick Price
Just prior to commencing a three month tour, Rick Price spends some time with Simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2E34 Patrizio Buanne
Simon catches up with crooner Patrizio Buanne, who is celebrating his 20th anniversary since the release of his first album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2E33 Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard joins me to talk about his career and Aussie Connections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2E32 Gilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan is an Irish singer-songwriter who achieved his most significant success during the early 1970s with hits including "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair" and "Get Down". His songs are…
S2E31 Gary Puckett
Gary Puckett is an American singer who shot to fame in 1968 and is still selling out shows over 55 years later. He is widely known as the lead vocalist for Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, who had…
S2E30 Mark Trevorrow
It takes a special kind of person to create a character which stands the test of time, Barry Humphries did with Dame Edna, Mark Mitchell's Con the Fruiterer is another. And Mark Trevorrow's BOB…
S2E29 Jade Hurley
Discovered and mentored by Johnny O'Keefe. Jade Hurly is still performing aged 81 and shows no signs of slowing down. Here, the colourful rocker was kind enough to find time to speak to me. Hosted…
S2E28 John Swan
When Swanee talks about the hard times of his youth he isn't looking for sympathy. Likewise, When he talks about his successes he isn't bragging, and when he talks about helping those in need he…
S2E27 Greg Evans
Greg Evans has had a remarkable career from his award winning days as a disc jockey, his legendary hosting of TV show Perfect Match, and marrying over 1000 couples as a marriage celebrant. Hear a…
S2E26 John Waters
Emigrating to Australia in his teens, John fell in love with us, and we fell in love with him. It's a love story that continues to this day and sees John touring the east coast with a new show.…
S2E25 Mary Schneider
At 92, Marcy Schneider reflects on her amazing career including being the first act to record a rock and roll record in Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2E24 Bob Byrne
Bob Byrne has written a fabulous series of Remember When books after a lengthy career in radio. Hear his story here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2E23 Michael Adams
Michael Adams is the writer and host of the Australian true crime and historical podcast "Forgotten Australia". He has also published many books, the latest being "They'll Never Hold Me" The…
S2E22 Peter Combe
It was during this interview that I found out that Peter Combe was behind a very memorable part of my primary school education.Peter's new album is available now.…
S1E21 Craig Huggins
It's amazing how many nice people I continue to meet. I reached out to Craig Huggins to see if he would appear on Favourites. Not only did he agree, we recorded this episode in his studio at Gold…
S1E20 John Fleming
John Fleming broke away from acapella group "The Phones" with fellow band-mate Rusty Berther to form one of the great comedy groups of the 1990s The Scared Weird Little Guys. But what happened…
S1E19 Issi Dye
From his days as a 60s pop icon, to movie host, to tribute artist, Issi Dye has moved seamlessly through his career constantly adapting and always succeeding. So many have come and gone, yet Issi is…
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