240 gigabytes of Neil Finn podcast

Liam dials in from Brisbane to talk about the atmospheric merits of the Dizzy Heights record and live band. Liam's beloved miniature anvil takes us on a detour to Neil performing 'song of the lonely mountain' from the Hobitt premiere (Wellington 26 November, 2012), before we explore our performance highlights from Neil & Dizzy Heights band on Max TV, Sydney 29 January 2014; pony...

Patricio from Buenos Aires returns for more Neil Finn at the Bowery Ballroom, NYC 23 November 1998. Performances include Burning Water, Spirit of the stairs, She will have her way, Better be home soon.  Episode Cover: Pinapple Head by Carl Hedley. Check out one of his early albums 3 days without sleep or a cigarette by The Tulips over here:    https://music.apple.com/us/album/3-days-without-sleep-...

Patricio dials in from Buenos Aires to talk solo acoustic Neil Finn at the Bowery Ballroom, New York City 23 November 1998. Performances include Mean to me, Faster than light, Pinapple head & Truth.  As mentioned , you can stream or buy your humble podcast host's vinyl record! Cowboy Dan's - 'Two Eps': https://cowboydanmusic.bandcamp.com/album/two-eps-we-will-hesitate-when-...

Andy dials in from Virginia to talk Lightsleeper and share highlights from the Liam & Neil Finn show from Taronga Zoo in Sydney 2018. Performances include: Better To Be, Meet Me In The Air, Private Universe, Any Other Way, Hold Her Close. You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the...

Bridging from last episodes' Swiss magic, Si leads us through a Crowded House show just a few short weeks later at the Ritz, New York City 26 November 1991. Performances include: There goes god, Into temptation, Whispers and moans, Hole in the river, When you come, Chocolate cake, Italian plastic.  Episode cover: Four Seasons In One Day by Beaux Jardins. Check out his original tunes and YouTu...

Si from Devon is back for part 2 of Crowded House live in Switzerland October 28 1991. Performances include: Don't Dream It's Over, Sister Madly, How'm I Gonna Sleep, I See Red/The Weeping Song, Better Be Home Soon. Listener cover: Message To My Girl by Mat Roberts. Check out his latest album on SoundCloud and his YouTube at the links below https://m.soundcloud.com/songsaboutyouandm...

Si dials in from Devon UK to share his Finn related origin stories and sing the praises of Crowded House live in Switzerland October 28 1991. Performances include: Tall Trees, Fall At Your Feet/Same Language As Me, World Where You Live, All I Ask, When You Come. Pt 2 of 2 for this Switzerland gig coming soon. You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just...

Chris makes an episode inside a bubble of Tim Finn gratitude. Performances include Crowded House & Tim Finn MTV Unplugged rehersal 28 march 1990: When You Come, Four Seasons In One Day, Show A Little Mercy. MTV Unplugged broadcast: Not Even Close, Throw Your Arms Around Me. You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This...

Louis from Brighton dials in for round 2! We share performances highlights and our wandering thoughts from the Finn Brothers show at the Fillmore, San Francisco on 15 July 1996. Songs include: Only Talking sense, Angels Heap, Time for A Change, There Goes God, Niwhai, How will you go, Mood Swinging Man, I got you, Paradise.  Episode cover: Fingers of love by Louis and Karl Reid  You can significan...

Louis dials in from Brighton for a deep dive into Neil Finn's performance on Sessions At West 54th Street in NYC 1998. Performances include: Don't Dream It's Over, Astro, Loose Tounge, Souvenir, She Will Have Her Way & Truth. You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering th...

A curated playlist of Neil Finn performance highlights and curiosities featured in the 240 podcast so far. The tracks have been lightly mastered by Chris for consistency in volume and dynamics given the original audio tracks come from a wide range sources. Enjoy.  1 Only talking sense - (Neil Finn, Fang Radio 2020)  2 There goes god - (Crowded House, Maxwell Coffee House Sessions, New York 1991)  ...

Michelle dials in from Adelaide and shares her Finn related memories and associations. Stemming from the performances we talk everything from The Beatles, Aussie TV, creativity, dream premonitions, to the merits of songs written by kids (there is one here written by young Liam, and Chris's 7 year old Indie also premieres her first original tune 'Poison Candy' in the episode). Perfor...

Chris drinks a box and shares his highlights from a gloriously anthemic Finn Brothers performance headlining Homebake in Sydney on 3 December 2005. Performances include: Mean To Me, Nothing Wrong With You, I See Red, Dirty Creature, Poor Boy, World Where You Live & Won't Give In. Episode cover: Angels Heap by Amelia Street. Check out their original music here:  https://www.ameliastreetson...

Andy and Chris explore Dreamers Are Waiting & beyond by diving into recordings from the Beacon Theatre 2023 in New York.  Performances include: Start of Something (Auckland soundcheck March 2021), Life's Imitation, Oh Hi, The Howl, To The Island (New York 22 May 2023).  Episode cover: Paradise by Andy Lacatell. Go check out his band Distant Sons.  https://www.facebook.com/distantsonsrva?m...

Andy Lacatell dials in from Richmond Virginia to walk us through his Crowded House experiences. His first show took place in Mansfield at the Great Woods Performing Arts Centre on 17 September 1987....and wouldn't you know it, we have a decent live recording of the gig.  Performances from this show include: Recurring Dream, That's What I Call Love, Never Be the Same, Love You Til The Day...

The final installment exploring Neil Finn's solo live performances on Fang Radio.  Performances include Dirty Creature, Love You Till The Day I Die, Isolation & Won't  Give In. As you have come to expect on Fang Radio focused episodes, my North Yorkshire buddy Rob D dials in to help us go deep into the various facets of these tunes. Your humble 240 host also takes up the song writing...

Episode 31 - Fanging Out. Live performances include: Now we're getting somewhere, Love is emotional, Last day of June & Astro. Performed solo by Neil Finn live from home on Fangradio 2020 & 2022. Rob dials in from Richmond UK to give his take on each of these performances and explores the studio album counterparts. Rob further takes up the earlier episode's (Ep 26 - Fangdemic) ch...

Chris and Adam talk Largo shows in Los Angeles from July 5 & 6 2000. Performances include Time Immemorial, Lester, Hole In The River/St Theresa, Making Plans For Nigel, Driving Me Mad, Empty Head. Listener cover: Mean To Me by Karl Reid. Check out Karl's YouTube here: https://youtube.com/@SillyCoverSongs https://youtube.com/@SillyCoverSongs His website here: https://www.karlreid.co.uk htt...

Eliot dials in from Los Angeles and we journey back to August 28 2007 where he witnessed Crowded House at the Greek Theater LA. He further treats us to a live rendition of Something So Strong, tells us a wonderful story where his younger self has  jam with Neil Finn on a boat, and gives us a review of Crowded House's recent two night stand at the Wiltern theatre last week. Performances from 2...

Picking up where the last episode left off, Chris & Adam unpack one of the fan club great releases; Neil Finn and band, July 18 2002 at the 9:30 club in Washington. Performances include Turn & Run, Wherever You Are, Human Kindness, Pinapple Head, Last To Know, Take A Walk Listener cover: Don't Dream It's Over by Beaux Jardins. Check out Beaux Jardins' latest album on spotify...

Adam dials in from Baltimore for a deep dive into his second ever Neil Finn live show; July 18 2002 at the 9:30 club in Washington. Performances include When You Come, Private Universe, Anytime, I Can't get Started, One Step Ahead. Listener cover: Disembodied Voices by Beaux Jardins. Check out Beaux Jardins' latest album on spotify and enjoy his YouTube page and impressive selection of c...

My close friend and fellow metalhead Rob D dials in from North Yorkshire after immersing himself in a selection of solo acoustic Neil Finn deep cuts performed live on Fangradio during the heights of the Pandemic (Fangdemic?). We deconstruct the songwriting and also compare the live performances with the original album recordings; all of which Rob had never heard before. Listen as the Tim Finn appr...

Sasha dials in from Thailand and shares reflections on her Neil Finn & Crowded House related adventures in Aotearoa & the UK. Performances include: Terrorize Me from Auckland 9 March 2018, and World Where You Live, Elephants, Whatever You Want, Heros from Auckland 21 March 2021.  Listener cover: Whispers & moans by Woodface. Go support them over here:  https://m.facebook.com/woodface.a...

Jamie & Ollie dial in from Leeds UK to explore highlights from 9th December 2007 Wembley Arena Crowded House show, share stories from the road, and reflect on the role of music in their relationship.  Performances from Wembley 2007 include Nobody Wants To, Fall At Your Feet, Throw Your Arms Around Me, Pinapple Head, Walked Her Way Down, Mean To Me, Black & White Boy, She Goes On.  Listener...

Chris and Lana deep dive into the Clearwater Florida 28 July 2010 Crowded House concert. Performances include Distant Sun, Say That Again, Old Man, Skin Feeling/Silent House, Rocky Racoon, Not The Girl You Think You Are, Better Be Home Soon  Check out Lana's creative endeavors over here: https://www.lanapeckmusic.com  Listener cover: Silent House parody by...you guessed it, our wonderful Lana...