Mad Dogs

This week Micko and Woody peruse the career of a politician. One whose absolute conviction to and belief in an imaginary friend led him to making some curious decisions. Decisions that led to him becoming one of Australia's worst ever Prime Ministers. Tony Abbott; is best known for wearing budgie smugglers, eating raw onion, excruciating gaffes,  misogyny, homophobia, mateship with George Pel...

We are back with an absolute legend this week, Bruce Lee, a martial artist, actor, and philosopher, revolutionized martial arts films and popularized Eastern philosophy in the West. His legacy transcends generations, inspiring millions worldwide. Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Links https://mickmeredith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maddogspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/m...

No intro from Micko and Woody this week, as the latter is at the hospital attending to an unwell better half (who will be fine). Name-dropping is one of Woody's favourite pasttimes and today's Mad Dog is a big one. Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Links https://mickmeredith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maddogspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mickomeredith https://w...

Who would have thought we'd find ourselves, The Mighty Mad Dogs diving into the world of Taylor Swift and her devoted fanbase, The Swifties?  Witnessing the widespread fervor surrounding Taylor Swift and the passionate behavior of her fans in Oz the past week, we felt compelled to dedicate an episode to exploring the phenomenon of the Swift cult. Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Lin...

While Woody and Micko hobble back from their pedestrian 5km trots, this weeks mad dog with red hair runs circles around them, leaving a ginger trail of laughter and SPF 50 in his wake. Nicknamed the ‘Hardest Geezer’, extreme ultrarunner Russ Cook has certainly suffered his fair share of hardship during his quest to become the first ever person to run the complete length of the African continent. R...

Another one of Micko's adult heroes Tim Barry sang, Does anyone know the name Gabriel Prosser? My conscience says he's the one that history missed. A courageous figure in the fight against oppression. Born into slavery in Virginia around 1776, Prosser's desire for freedom and justice fueled his audacious plan for rebellion. Micko and Woody attempt to uncover the motivations, strateg...

It's a new year with new mad dogs to talk mad doggery about so Micko & Woody catch up on all the gossip accumulated since their last encounter. On their first week back the clueless two deliberate the Mad Dog year ahead, woof woof... Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Links https://mickmeredith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maddogspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/micko...

We continue on with famous celebrities and infamous turd blossoms who turned up their toes in 2023...Merry Xmas and Happy New Year MAD DOGS... Woodys starring role below https://youtu.be/eQPPiiN0aLc?si=hzVn5hhLBAiuwik4 Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Links https://mickmeredith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maddogspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mickomeredith https://www.ins...

G'day, Mad Dogs! Welcome to the first part of our grand extravaganza podcast, where we bid a fond adieu to the wild rollercoaster that was the year 2023. So, buckle up because we're about to take a stroll down the quirky memory lane of those mad dogs who, in their own unique ways, decided to make their exit from this cosmic carnival! Micko & Woody are here to question the mysteries o...

This week we sprint head first back into a Mad Dog sport and to be fair sport is a bit of a stretch but there is a ball involved, oh and a cow! Calico Storico, an ancient Italian sport, blends soccer, rugby, and wrestling. Played annually in Florence's Piazza Santa Croce, this historic game involves four teams fiercely competing to score goals while showcasing strength and strategy, reflectin...

This week Woody and Micko's intro gets a bit out of hand as its been a big week for this pair of mad dogs. Woody experiences his worst gig of the year just in time for xmas and Micko avoids becoming a thespian. Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Links https://mickmeredith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maddogspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mickomeredith https://www.instag...

Our second ever guest joins us this week and tells us about an encounter with a Mad Dog superstar in New Zealand last week. Then, of all the people to combine musical genius, alcoholism and drug addiction, guitarists seem to do it as well as anyone else. And this week's Mad Dog is one of the very best. Even more impressive, among numerous appalling character traits he's managed to displa...

In a world where leather and screams collide, there's none other than the Metal God himself, Rob Halford. This heavy metal maestro didn't just break the sound barrier; he shattered stereotypes too! With a vocal range that makes banshees jealous and a fashion sense that puts even the boldest runway models to shame if they were into denim and leather, Halford is the unapologetically gay pi...

Music festival goers can be as animalistic as Melbourne Cup attendees. And often the entertainers are the biggest culprits. This week Micko and Woody (who has never attended a festival) look at the musical equivalent of Mad Monday. Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Links https://mickmeredith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maddogspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mickomeredith ht...

In a world where life can sometimes feel like an endless game of dodgeball, there's an age-old saying that rings true: "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." But, dear Mad Doggers what if we told you that some folks believe the best strategy for dealing with life's curveballs is to simply vanish into thin air? That's right, in this episode, we're diving hea...

It's common knowledge that anyone who lives north of the Tropic of Capricorn is a Mad Dog. Woody has just returned from a family holiday in Far North Queensland and witnessed plenty of Mad Doggery while away, the best bit courtesy of the Misso. Aside of the usual chit chat, Micko and Woody also look at crocodile, cassowary and stinger attacks, and the Mad Dogs who invite them. Listen up. Shar...

After many nudges and suggestions we finally come to the great man himself, Mr Rodney Rude, iconic Aussie comedian and hero to Micko & Woody. Tune in and listen to The Mad Dogs as they try to remember all the great mans jokes and songs, LETS GET RODNEY ON!!! Queensland Cops song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0zO-GNcvGo I Hate Cats song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R6cVgqx2fw Rolf Harris...

Some Mad Dogs think wild animals are their friends. Usually, they find out very quickly that they are wrong. Some take a little longer, but the result is inevitably the same. This week Micko and Woody traverse the world of idiots who get too close to animals in the wild. Most find out that the animals couldn't give less of a fuck how well intentioned you are.  Then of course there is always t...

Spring has sprung in the great southern lands of Australia, we have an upcoming referendum which has bought out all sorts of lunatics of the human kind but the season also brings out certain critters that Australia is best known for like snakes and spiders. Although those animals are fierce and scary this episode is about that spring demon of the sky, the Australian Magpie! Being dive bombed by a...

The ingenuity of Australians is often overlooked around the globe. Yet, ironically, some of the creations from Down Under might be best forgotten. Dwarf-tossing is one such Aussie invention. Today, Micko and Woody look at the problematic form of pub entertainment, which historians believe started in ~ where else but ~ Queensland. Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Links https://mickmeredit...

Cheese Rolling is one of the greatest extreme sports since Powerslapping, that was on Episode 38, we think. This week we chase that stinky roll of double Gloucestershire dairy delight down a very steep grassy hill with a belly full of warm beer coz that's the only way Micko & Woody will ever be sportsmen. The Coopers Hill cheese chase in the UK has been an annual event for as many years a...

Deemed a war hero by many, and a bumbling piss-artist by others, even in death Winston Churchill remains a revered figure in England. By listener request, this week Woody and birthday boy Micko look over the lengthy political career, vices and military incompetence of England's 'Greatest Prime Minister'. And here’s the Bob Hawke Joke mentioned on the pod https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Oliver Reed was a rugged actor who learnt his trade in the 70s, old mate appeared in dozens of films, one of them was alongside Rusty Crowe which happened to be his last, he was also one of woody's favourite words; a philanderer. Old Olly was once considered as the next James Bond but he was too much of a massive mad dog drunkard party animal and that's what has got him onto this podcast...

Sinead O'Connor was, both figuratively and literally, a proper Mad Dog.  She created beautiful music, challenged the Catholic church, punched on with Prince and had numerous public meltdowns in a career and life that reached its somewhat sadly, inevitable conclusion in 2023. Share, like & 5 star review us Mad Dog Links https://mickmeredith.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maddogspo...

When singer Brittany Howard stepped to the mic to induct Sister Rosetta Tharpe into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, the Alabama Shakes frontwoman exclaimed, “It’s long overdue!” before breaking into a rocking version of Sister Rosetta’s “That’s All.” Despite her Hall Of Fame induction, Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s talent, fame, and influence remain largely obscure and barely known to most music...