T minus 20

This week we see the Big Day Out make a triumphant return, find out what's wrong with the Price is Right, say happy birthday to the coolest guy in music and bid farewell to an epidemic that brought agriculture in the UK to its knees.  We've also got part 2 of our chat with cryptonaturalist Tim the Yowie Man where we explore the most haunted building right here in our home town and unpack...

It's a controversial start to the Queen's Jubilee, yet another attempted terror attack and fire. But on a lighter note we bare witness to the Artist of the Century and witness NSYNC getting booed at the American Music Awards. Every cloud has a silver lining! Also we catch up with local legend and cryptonaturalist, Tim The Yowie Man about bigfoot encounters, cursed shipwrecks, alien abduc...

It's part 2 of our year in review. An episode fraught with catastrophe, chaos, consumer rights and confusion. We discuss at all the major news ranging from Peter Falconio to the September 11 terrorist attacks, Enron and everything else in between.  Plus we look at all the big hits in the music and movie biz and take some sage advice from all of our guests who've called in since our littl...

As the year winds down and our first season comes to an end we thought we'd run a two part synopsis of all the major events from 2001. We're looking at news, music, tech, births, deaths and everything in between.  Part 1 covers January to June 2001.  Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (tminus20podcast). You can also contact us the...

This week we take a deep dive on the band everyone loves to hate.  This time 20 years back a bombing plot was foiled c/- some very unlikely heroes. And would you buy a murder house? We discuss one of the most gruesome Aussie true crimes and its impact on the housing market. Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (tminus20podcast). You can also...

This week we're talking classic rappers with literal beef, reality stars moving to Ramsay Street and a Hollywood star that was a real life hero. We'll also be looking at the office Christmas party and why it's never a good idea to over indulge in full view of your colleagues.  Plus we'll be catching up with our good friend and children's author Mistie Dal Molin to talk abo...

It's the run into Christmas, the tree is up, the lights are lit and we're getting all festive. We've got a bunch of rap releases that are the perfect stocking filler for the OG in your family. In the news it's thuggery on the high seas, the substitute for walking that didn't quite land on its feet and the nation rejoices as The Man get silenced in the squared circle.  Plus...

Happy Thanksgiving to our friends stateside!  We're joined by our good friend Adam to talk about family traditions, what he's thankful for and how his son's role in the school band may break a time honoured tradition! Go Leps! We're also looking at some big Aussie gameshows that went to the giant showcase in the sky, a brutal crime that inspired the Underbelly TV series and we&...

This week Mel is shocked to her core when she discovers a song she loved from back in the day meant something completely different to what she thought.  We go inside Bec and Lleyton's Toorak mansion as we celebrate Rusty's first Master's Cup title.  Plus we get into a lather over fonts, pantone colours and all things that were popular in graphic  design from then versus now, when we...

This week we find out why Victoria can no longer keep a secret, discuss a pop diva's wild boar attack and look at another big air disaster over New York City.  We're also joined by the very stylish Julia Browne from the Melbourne Fashion Hub. She talks about what was hot in the noughties, what post COVID style might look like and how she ended up on centre stage in some the early 2000&ap...

It's a week of scams, potty-mouthed chefs and some long awaited protection for the music industry.  It's also the week that a certain young wizard made his big screen debut, Ellen slayed at the Primetime Emmy Awards and Australia said 'yes' to four more years of John Howard and power-walking in parasilk trackies.  Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Faceb...

This week we revisit the Australian Music Industry's night of nights and look at the big winners and losers from 20 years ago.  We discuss cultural appropriation, time travel and the Spice Girl that cancelled Australia.  Plus we look at a new biological threat and what not to wear on casual Friday. Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (t...

It's the week of geek! This time 20 years ago there were massive releases in tech and gaming. We had the launch of Windows XP and the first ever iPod. Rockstar changed the game with the release of GTA3 and sent parents and the censors into a spin.  We also bring in our mate Dan from IT to chat about this glorious time in tech. We talk about how much things have changed and what you can do to...

This week we are all about the music. 'Veteran journalist' Rod Yates joins us to talk about big changes in the music and publishing industries and his role at Jaxsta, which is a big win for anyone working in the music biz.  Check out his work and podcast 'Humans of Music' over on https://jaxsta.com/info/podcast We're also talking about the court of public opinion being gui...

It's a romantic week on T minus 20 as we take a classic Aussie automobile out to inspiration point and reject an offer from one of the world's most popular bands.   Our guest, PHD researcher, author and host of the Slow Love Podcast, Lisa Portolan joins in to chat about the rise and rise of dating apps, happiness and everything that is wrong with The Secret Life of Us. You can find more...

This week 20 years ago we have our very own Time Crisis, talk rock biographies, the Newcastle Knights NRL grand final win and what you could and couldn't pack in your carry on luggage.  Our guest Jem (aka, legendary Canberra DJ Jemist) joins in the banter about music, DJing, the internet and what ruled in the world of 2001 gaming culture.  Can’t get enough noughties nostalgia? Hang with us on...

This time 20 years ago we saw the start of a movie franchise that’s still going strong, a boyband split that still hurts and political career that ended before it started. We discuss it all! We also catch up with Sam to chat about her life in 2001 and how it led to her inspiring Paper Crane of Hope project and support for empaths. Learn more about Sam and her work at papercraneofhope.com ( please...

This week is all about beatboxing, bomb squads and body shaming. We get our first taste of cancel culture in the shadow of the September 11 attacks.  We also get to talk to artist and good friend of the show, Amanda, about her life back in 2001 and a new and very exciting project that shatters the all the lies that exist in the media about the ideal body.  You can check her work out here: https://...

This week we look back on Australia's answer to the young royals, explore several merchandising opportunities and engage in a little love poetry.  We're also reflecting on the 20 year anniversary of the September 11 attacks and catching up with a very special guest who was living in New York City at the time.  Send us Fan Mail Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Fa...

Joe and Mel look back at the big news items and what was trending in pop culture before trending was even a thing. This week we're off to the races, analysing one of the era's greatest sibling rivalries and an old friend drops by to talk celebrity encounters ranging from pop stars to career criminals. T minus 20 starts now!  Send us Fan Mail Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties...

What were you doing 20 years ago? Welcome to T minus 20, the podcast about not so ancient history. Each week Joe and Mel will take you back 20 years to talk about music, movies, pop culture and all the big news events that shaped the world we live in today. Plus guests will be stopping by to share stories of what their life was like back then. Send us Fan Mail Hang with us on socials to chat more...