Fairy Bread

On Fairy Bread this week we cast our eyes over Nina Simone: What Happened Miss Simone? (Netflix) American singer, arranger, writer and civil right activist, Simone tells her story, as well, we hear from her daughter Lisa, who produced the doco released in 2015. Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or triggering. If this is your experience, contact your local c...

This week on Fairy Bread, we sprinkle the hundreds and thousands on Gay Icon and Music Legend Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive. Gloria tells us about how she has overcome traumatic events, and rebuilt her life, to investing herself to produce a Grammy Award winning Gospel album. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/watch/2406453315952 Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confront...

ONJ OMG ! What is this doco on Olivia Newton-John: Too Much To Lose (7Plus),  LIKE ?? We cast our eyes and ears over this very shallow production on the life of Olivia - our Dame, our sweetheart, plus our usual antics ! https://7plus.com.au/olivia-newton-john-too-much-to-lose Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Bread is a production of Palace Rooster...

As her latest tour continues, us Sprinkle Sistas, padammed on 7Plus to watch - Kylie Minogue: Pop Icon. Brief, almost a little too brief, it is a journey through Kylie's phenomenal career from 'Neighbours' to the success of Padam Padam, and a whole new audience. Enjoy yourself !!!! https://7plus.com.au/kylie-minogue-pop-icon Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.li...

This time on Fairy Bread - a-ha : The Movie (Prime) Follows the 80's synth-pop band over four years, discussing touring, the early years, and one of the most played songs of the last millennium - 'Take On Me'. All the highs and lows as told by the band, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy...

It's Fairy Bread's 2nd year - to start, we stream and discuss, Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley (Netflix) This doco takes a look at his very successful comeback TV special, on NBC, in 1968.  It also back tracks to remind us of the remarkable story, of the King of Rock and Roll - Elvis ! Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or tr...

This week we focus on the tragedy of The Miami Showband Massacre, the killing of three band members in war-torn Ireland in 1975, and one surviving band members journey for the truth. This Netflix doco has true crime, espionage, intrigue and yes ... music ! Plus all the usual suspects, ...ah.. segments. Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or triggering. If thi...

This week we have a conversation about Avicii - I'm Tim the Netflix doco. About the Swedish DJ, writer, producer, collaborator ... music genius, really - Tim Bergling.  A life too short, but a legacy of music greatness ! Plus a very special guest !!!! Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or triggering. If this is your experience, contact your local crisis...

This week, with his movie Better Man in cinemas, we thought we would take a look at his Netflix 4 part doco - Robbie Williams. From his days with Take That, to his continuing solo career, Robbie reflects on video footage from the last 30 years. PLUS all Fairy Bread's regular spots. Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or triggering. If this is your experi...

This week it's the Castle & Cocks New Year Fairy Bread We chat about past New Years' and maybe some resolutions are revealed ! Plus, we sprinkle regular segments throughout. Apologies due to technical challenges this week, we will discuss the 4 part Netflix Robbie Williams doco on our next show. Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Bread...

This week we discuss Elton John: Never Too Late, now streaming on Disney+ The doco covers Elton's final tour - Farewell Yellow Brick Road, and also looks at his amazing career spanning over 60 years. Warning Drug use discussed Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or triggering. If this is your experience, contact your local crisis centre, or: Lifeline on...

This week it's about Christmas with Brendan and Penny. We rave about fave Christmas movies, songs, food and experiences. Plus our regular spots and a surprise guest for the weekly joke! From all here at Palace Rooster Media, we wish you a safe, peaceful and happy Christmas. Some listeners may find some of this week's content to be confronting or triggering. If this is your experience, co...

This week on Fairy Bread we take a look at the Taylor Swift documentary, The Americana . After closing out her world Eras tour in Canada last week, and just sayin', the highest grossing tour of all time, we sprinkle the Fairy Bread magic on Taylor’s earlier years. Plus, your regular segments, including a proposed class action from Judge Doll! Remember - Play nice, wherever you play ! Cover Ar...

This week we take abreak from music docos to having a chat about US !! What Are WE Like Pt 2 ? Brendan on his early coming out years and Penny and Brendan chat to Penny's lifelong friend, housemate, work colleague and travel companion - Peter (Pedro). An of course, some regular segments as well. Enjoy!! Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Bread i...

This week it's a look at The Hardest Line : Midnight Oil, currently on ABC iview. This doco traces the beginning of the band up until their last tour, continuing the Oz Music Month flavour. PLUS all the regular Fairy Bread spots as well, for your listening pleasure! Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Bread is a production of Palace Rooster Media...

This week Brendan and Penny discuss the documentary - Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story. This recent documentary explores the life of a true music man. Impresario and natural born music hustler who changed the face of the Australian music scene forever. We also include a bit of fun with all of our regular segments. Cover Art by Guilia at G Graphics Contact her at giulia.licastro@outlook.com Fairy Br...

This week, Brendan and Penny talk about the inimitable Quincy Jones who sadly left us recently. An amazing down to earth man with an extraordinary body of work, a rich talent and remarkable back catalogue. Quincy Jones it seems was loved by all including us. RIP Quincy they’ll never be another like you, and potentially be another documentary which will score such a high mark from both of us. We in...

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...