Spontaneous

Drive Time

Society EN ↓ 35 episodes

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich are joined on the road by an eclectic cast of characters with stories of towns, culture and light history. It's an Australia you didn't know. Expect some unexpected turns.  

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Spontaneous

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Society

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

May 10, 2025

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Episodes

Rock Star - Self Help 10.05.2025

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich return to the road.  It's the international rock and roll road from the 1960's through to the 1990's where what happened on the road stayed on the road.  Till now. An intriguing new book to enlighten and entertain.   Wisdom from the Golden Age.   https://spontaneousfilms.com.au/books

Visitors Guide to the Moon 21.07.2024

Yes the moon.  It's been a while since we did a podcast, and 55 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich dicsuss what they learned up there. Manda Kaye from the Blackheath Howlers talks about full moon group therapy on earth.  book available on Amazon and here https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML0TXKWEZGJZ8/checkout/32UCHDVSJNARSGXVYXDAQIEW

Prague - part 2 14.10.2023

Part 2 of our Prague journey. This time we discuss communism and other former Soviet Eastern Block issues. Join Dominic Bubnalitic, Eddy Jokovich and Greg Appel to explore Australia's immigrant heritage.

Prague - part 1 28.09.2023

A surprise visit to Prague in the Czech Republic! 20 years ago a bloke called Dominic Bubnalitic from Perth went back to the old country to get his castle back. It's quite the post cold war tale with an Antipodean twist. So sit back with hosts Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich and enjoy.

Clovelly 07.07.2023

A trip to the small seaside Sydney suburb of Clovelly. An art happening and a book launch. What more can you want? Join Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich, Blake, Carol and another Greg for an artists perspective on life, art and gentrification. Photo by Blake Compton

Van Life 26.03.2023

It’s 2023. We’re back on the road in a big way. Van lifer Amber Cree takes us right around Australia and back in time. Join Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich as they revisit the summer of seven five in a yellow Kombi Van. There's a video version on YouTube and check out Amber's beautiful images at summerofseventyfive

Launceston 22.10.2022

Launceston v Hobart. Is it really a thing? Let's find out. Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich and a cast of Launcestrians discuss the rivalry between this atmospheric Northern Tasmanian town and the Southern capital. To add to the drama the local kanamaluka /Tamar river system is flooding.

Blacktown 20.05.2022

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich take a trip to Blacktown in the heart of Sydney's suburbia. Archibald winner Blak Douglas paints an aural picture. This episode even includes a definitive national election prediction. Will it come true or will Eddy do the walk of shame down the M4?

St Arnaud 31.03.2022

The journey continues. Tales of books, banjos and Bad Seeds bring us to St Arnaud, a small town in central Victoria. Join Greg Appel, Eddy Jokovich, Gavin Roy Butler, David Hines, Clinton Walker. A bunch of old men and an unexpected lady!

Christmas Special 2 - How the hell did Australia get into the Eurovision? 16.12.2021

It's that weird time of the year again. Time for the yearly 'Christmas Special' podcast - where we take a left turn and investigate a perplexing question. How the hell did Australia get into the Eurovision song contest? Greg Appel, Eddy Jokovich and guest Paul Clarke just may have the answer.

Bathurst 05.11.2021

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich are back on the road as they visit Australia's driving heartland - Bathurst. It's the non rev head's entre to the big race. Brad Owen from the National Racing Museum talks car zen. Plus we're flogging a new book - Drive Time. Get into the zone!

Broken Hill 18.07.2021

Join Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich on a trip to Broken Hill where the outback begins. Guests include journo Jack Marx, Esther LaRovere from the Palace Hotel, the mayor Darriea Turley and Russell Crowe sort of...

Tarcutta 23.05.2021

Tarcutta is a small town near the NSW Victorian border. Unassuming perhaps, but wow there's a story here. Music, history and scandal. Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich beam in from a moving vehicle on Australia's star highway - the Hume.

Canberra 28.02.2021

A new year and a new series! Confessions of a driver begins in the alleged capital of Australia. Greetings from Canberra. Join Greg Appel, Eddy Jokovich, Steve Kilbey, Tanya Plibersek MP, Simon Kragh and Zelie Appel. Music from the road includes Elton John, Ryan Ferris, Guthugga Pilpeline, Young Docteurs, Lighthouse Keepers and Bob Dylan. Sit back, accelerate and enjoy!

Confessions of a rock star - Steve Kilbey part 2 s1 24.01.2021

Australian rock star, Steve Kilbey from the Church, holds forth on sex, drugs and dharma. Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich listen with great interest. The last of the current series, before we take a radical turn! the book of the podcast available at https://www.spontaneousfilms.com.au/books

Christmas Special s1 12.12.2020

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich wind up the year and take you on a Christmas journey to answer an intriguing question. Is the Nutbush City limits dance an Australian gift to the world?! They are joined by a panel of experts.

Musician, cook & all rounder - Tim Oxley part 2 s1 29.11.2020

Part 2 of a casual discussion with a bit of musical magic. Join Greg Appel & Eddy Jokovich as they host the inaugural live 'Confessions' podcast at Wollongong Library, with Tim Oxley, a local musician and sage. Tim is part of a musical dynasty.

Musician, cook & all rounder - Tim Oxley part 1 s1 14.11.2020

Join Greg Appel & Eddy Jokovich as they host the inaugural live 'Confessions' podcast at Wollongong Library, with Tim Oxley, a local musician and sage. Tim is part of a musical dynasty that includes Jeremy and Peter from the Australian Eighties band the Sunnyboys. He has played in all sorts of acts including the Dearhunters and Roger Loves Betty. They talk, play music and get intimate despite the...

Confessions of a politician - Tanya Plibersek part 2 s1 01.11.2020

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich discuss music, patriotism and trolls with Tanya Plibersek MP. She may just be Australia's best next prime minister.

Confessions of a politician - Tanya Plibersek s1 18.10.2020

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich talk music and politics with Hon Tanya Plibersek MP. Tanya has written an introduction to the book 'Confessions of a Lighthouse Keeper' and was a devoted Australian music fan in the Eighties. Now she's ready to make Australia pretty good.

Confessions of a rock star - Steve Kilbey s1 04.10.2020

Steve Kilbey from Australian band the Church talks music, drugs and Trump with Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich. An unrepentant rock star.

Confessions of a band manager - Stuart Coupe s1 20.09.2020

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich get on board the tour bus with band manager, writer and general Australian music biz guy - Stuart Coupe. The podcast of the book 'Confessions of a Lighthouse Keeper' continues!

Confessions of a Lighthouse Keeper - Juliet s1 06.09.2020

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich have a yarn and a drink with Juliet Ward, singer of Eighties Australian band, the Lighthouse Keepers. Music, life, sex and drugs are all lightly dissected for your listening pleasure.

Confessions of a Triffid s1 23.08.2020

Greg Appel and Eddy Jokovich talk right across Australia to Rob McComb from the Eighties Australian band 'the Triffids'. Grab a drink, make some time and enjoy! The first episode of the second series coming to you every fortnight from Guthugga Pipeline Studios, somewhere deep in the ether.

Confessions de la Chanson s1 26.07.2020

Remember the days when you could travel around making documentaries? In this retro Confessions we go to Paris. An Australian take on French Chanson music with Greg Appel. Just what you wanted to hear. Includes interviews with Jane Birkin, Mick Harvey, Robyn Archer and Philippe Combien

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