Fairy Bread

In this episode, the sprinkle sistas go through the fame and infamy of Phil Spector. Once the Prince of pop whose monumental fall from grace ended with a prison term for murder. This man’s genius is undoubtable and can’t be ignored. The struggle between that, his notoriety and violence is difficult to bridge, even for huge fans of his work. WARNING Discussion includes murder, gun play, suicide, th...

This week Brendan and Penny take a close look at Adele. When you reach single name status, you know you’ve really made it and Adele has proven herself to be hailed as one of the top 10 voices of this generation. She has remained infinitely talented, yet beautifully down to earth and we are enchanted by both her voice and her stories. Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro...

This week on Fairy Bread we cover the documentary Roberta: about the inimitable Roberta Flack, from humble beginnings to superstardom. This documentary covers her life her loves and her music. We include all your favourite segments after a wonderful nostalgic look Roberta‘s career. Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or triggering. If this is your experience,...

This week on Fairy Bread we are talking about Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives. Clive was a prolific music producer.  Just about every international superstar has worked with Clive Davis at some point. The documentary goes through a comprehensive look at this geniuses life, warts and all. We also include our regular features; Call My Lawyer, What’s That Like?, Bandle with Brendan, and What...

This week we look at Pink Floyd, Behind The Wall, a comprehensive documentary of the unique and inimitable band who brought us such classics as The Wall, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Money, Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb, amongst others All your faves as well *Warning* Contains drug references and discussion of addiction and suicide Some listeners may find some of this week's content...

This week the Sprinkle Sistas are reviewing Madonna: Move To The Music, a super accurate and concise biography of the Material Girl herself! Always provocative and usually controversial, very little of Madonna’s life is left out and we are here for it! All the regulars and special guests giving us their take on the political scene in USA You could say there’s something for everyone!! Cover Art by...

This week our humble apologies but there is no Fanny, (as the title suggests…)the Australian rights are expired on that documentary at the moment, so we were unable to keep our word and watch it. This is us and our special guest Asol, just prattling on about wherever the conversation takes us. Our regular segments are still present and watch out for next week, when we are back to our regularly sch...

It’s family game night at fairy bread, with the most recognisable harmonies in recording history, The Bee Gees, in the concise documentary, Three of a Kind.  This doco pours through an extensive back catalogue of hits, and the reinvention of the brothers through different musical trends….it would be a tragedy to miss this episode!! (See what we did there?!) Some listeners may find some of this wee...

This week we look at Defiance, the second episode in the series Women Who Rock. A good overview for someone who would love to know a little about each artist. We have been looking at a new segment for the second week, Bandle with Brendan, Penny gets in on the act, it may be a keeper! Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Bread is a production of Palace...

This week we discuss the Maestro of Love (yes, that’s the only name he didn’t have) Mr Barry White, and the documentary Let the Music Play. From the inception of Love Unlimited until his untimely death, Barry’s music, voice and iconic look were instantly recognisable. Responsible for a 5% increase in the population, (allegedly), we meet his ex wife, Glodean, and two of his children, now adults, an...

The sprinkle sistas muse over the Keith Richard’s doco, Under the Influence. No, not under the influence of alcohol and drugs, we know what you’re thinking, but the musical influences which shaped, and continue to shape this one-of-a-kind legend. Blues and reggae continue to be a lifelong passion, and Keith’s past lifestyle choices have not dulled his love for the artists, nor the ever present gli...

This week we fall into the bewildering minefield (and mind f***) of the government authorised 13 year house arrest and mental torture of Britney Spears and the conservatorship which has us both scratching our heads as to how it was allowed to continue for so long, by someone she should have been able to trust implicitly, her own father. We lighten it up as best as we could, with our regular segmen...

This is the episode Penny has been badgering Brendan for! Anvil, The Story of Anvil is a documentary classic, often referred to as the real life Spinal Tap, a deep portrait of a commitment made and kept for decades, a disastrous tour, unforgettable personalities and a triumphant end….. Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Bread is a production of Palac...

We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled  program (and viewing) and answering some of the burning questions you have emailed through… We resume our regular program and format next week! Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Bread is a production of Palace Rooster Media Episodes are dropped every Thursday (or Friday if life gets in the way!) fa...

The sprinkle sistas discuss, Gaga: Five Foot Two, the Netflix documentary on superstar recording artist, musician, actress, fashion icon Lady Gaga. Both love Gaga, but express disappointment with the film. They lighten the mood with the usual funny segments, and look at next week with a temporary, one episode change of format, allowing the audience to know a little more about them……. Some listener...

This week we look at the kings of Swamp Rock, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and the Netflix documentary, Travelin' Band at the Royal Albert Hall. Half documentary, half concert and 100% archival footage, this covers the band’s European Tour, culminating in an amazing performance at the Royal Albert Hall (not Prince Albert Hall, Brendan’s favourite piercing place!) Travel back in time with us...

This week, the sprinkle sistas discuss the Rasta King, Mr Buffalo Soldier himself, Bob Marley, and the latest documentary on Netflix, Who Shot The Sherrif? Heavy on the politics and civil unrest, light on the music and private life, this film explains the backdrop for Rastafarian ideologies and reggae music like no other we have seen to date. Brendan is back in the hot seat to answer What’s My Lin...

This week we discuss the new Nickelback documentary, Hate To Love, chronicling the band from young teens with a dream, right through to sell out arenas worldwide, and the unprecedented polarising this band has experienced through the journey. While experiencing huge successes, the band, and specifically Chad, has also experienced blistering criticism and hateful comments.  We have watched this doc...

This week we cover the Romeo and Juliet of the punk generation, Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, both who met untimely deaths in their twenties, Sid 21 and Nancy 20. This documentary has interviews from people who were there, friends, musicians and photographers. Nancy had a rivalry with fellow groupie Sable Starr, who was dubbed the Queen of the Groupie Scene….interestingly enough, it was  Nancy wh...

Calling all disco queens, this one’s for you! The all inclusive, outrageous party hub, Studio 54 is  in the spotlight (or should that be strobe light?) A wonderful documentary to make us all wish we were there, and gives the ultimate retiree role model for Penny, Disco Sally We would have gone to rub shoulders with the celebrities who were studio regulars, but we would have danced all night  with...

This week the Sprinkle Sistas are discussing Motown and the documentary Hitsville-The Making of Motown. Both Brendan and Penny love Motown, but it’s Penny who wants Motown as her music of choice when she finds herself stranded on a desert island. Heavily leaning on the good times and ignoring anything sad, dark or scandalous , this documentary showcases the vast stable of talent from song writing...

This week we look at the documentary Call Me Country,  Beyoncé and Nashville’s Renaissance  If traces the history of country music, what constitutes country music and the genrefication (Penny’s new word) of country music We lighten the mood with our regular segments and put this one behind us…Enjoy!!

This week we look at Australian national treasure and icon, Whispering Jack himself, John Farnham in the great documentary, Finding The Voice. This doco runs through the dizzying highs and crippling lows of this remarkable, often underrated, quintessential performer. Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or triggering. If this is your experience, contact your l...

Our 18th episode! This week we are looking at 50 years of Abba, which turned out to be a more in depth Stockholm Syndrome, with not as much Abba as the title suggested. A great walk down Memory Lane, with a few surprises along the way! Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Bread is a production of Palace Rooster Media fairybreadpod@gmail.com

This week we delve into the phenomenon which is Swedish Pop Music by watching This is Pop…Stockholm Syndrome Narrator Jay McCarrol Yes, we were going to watch Abba but Penny got her wires crossed and watched this instead, and Brendan gave her a pass and watched it as well Next week is Abba for sure!! Fairy Bread is a Palace Rooster Media production Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at...