Life of Brian...Mannix that is.

Brian, meet Bryan ... Brown that is, the legend of Australian cinema and television and now an author. Bryan chats about Sweet Jimmy - his debut book - and everything from Breaker Morant to Ringo, Paul and Tom Cruise. Mind blowing stuff. Also meet Nick from Tasmania's The Wolfe Brothers who have a red hot new album Kids on Cassette.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murc...

Music industry legend Michael Chugg talks about Fleetwood Mac, Guns N' Roses, Bob Dylan, Richard Clapton, Thorpie, the late Michael Gudinski and gives his thoughts on Brian Mannix. Which two words do you think he used? Plus Mark Gable is no choirboy even though he is. All is revealed thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence  1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au      See omnystudio.com/lis...

Two Australian music icons on the one episode - Michael Chugg and Dragon's Todd Hunter and Mark Williams. Stories from the many and varied parts of their collective colourful histories are rolled out in this most entertaining episode.  Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence - making good drivers better 1300 55 576 murcotts.edu.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

There was no bigger band in the early seventies than SLADE. The hits just kept coming: Look Wot You Don, Coz I Lov You, Gudbuy T'Jane, Cum On Feel The Noize, Mama Weer All Crazee Now, Get Down and Get With it and the list goes on. Dave Hill was the lead guitarist and fashion plate of the band from day one and is still performing those songs today. Brian and Kev are unabashed fans and were delighte...

Russell Morris is the real thing in so many ways outside the song that bought him fame. He chats about working with Molly on that song, growing up in rough, tough Richmond, meeting Linda Ronstadt and now doing the music he wants to do. Remember Cars and Are Friends Electric ? Gary Numan has carved out a long career in electro music since those two chartbusters. He chats about his life and his new...

Steve Kilbey - best known as the charismatic frontman for The Church - is still making some of the most interesting music in the country. You will hear a couple of his latest songs and  a refreshingly honest and open chat about how he goes about making music thesedays. Also popping in for a chat is rockstar, author, witch and pilot Fiona Horne with a truly amazing love story and a great cover...

One of the road warriors of the Australian music scene, Brian Cadd is still writing great songs, doing brilliant live shows and chatting about his life and times in the biz. We are thrilled to have him on the show along with a comedy trio who are filling venues all over the country with their hilarious stage show - Sooshi Mango.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts...

Hey Hey we're the Monkees fans. Yes, Brian and Kevin are unashamedly thrilled to be chatting to Micky Dolenz about those heady days of Monkeemania, Circus Boy, his new album of Michael Nesmith songs and lots more. Plus two tracks from the album including one you will remember sung by Linda Ronstadt. Musician and composer Roger Mason also joins us to talk about his latest project with Steve Kilbey...

With record sales of more than 80 million world wide, Leo Sayer is a superstar but he always has time for his mates like Brian. About to hit the road for yet another tour, Leo chatted about Fred Astaire, Roger Daltrey, Lear jetting with our own Brian and finance advice from Mick Jagger. If that is not enough, the brilliant and effervescent Grace Knight recalls the early days of Eurogliders, breakf...

Alice Cooper returns. Brian's favourite is back with a new album 'Detroit Stories' and you can hear all about it plus his recent health scare. Murray and Lizzie from The Soul Movers pop in and Mark Opitz returns with even more stories about INXS, Kiss and AC/DC. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au ROCK ON!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Suzi Quatro is still Rockin'. Brian and Kev chat to Suzi about her new album 'The Devil in Me' and a whole lot more plus we play two tracks from the album. Samuel Johnson is known for his acting and charity work and his latest book 'Dear Mum' is a collection of letters from an interesting and diverse troupe of Australians including Brian. Just when you thought there was no more, there is another a...

On the eve of their Australian tour Robin Zander from Cheap Trick chats with Kev and Brian plus a blast from the eighties - Rocky Burnette answers the boys' call and pays out on an Aussie television icon. Mark Opitz is back talking INXS and Cold Chisel in part three of his interview and you will enjoy two great tracks from the new Cheap Trick album In Another World. It is very good. Plus Rocky's T...

Andrew Farriss has a new solo album and he talks to Kev & Brian about putting it all together as well as some fond memories of the INXS days and you'll love the two new songs from the self titled album. We have nowhere near finished with record producer extraordinaire Mark Opitz either. Part two delves into his final years at Alberts, including the Love is in the Air story, and starting a very...

One of Australia's greatest ever songwriters Richard Clapton joins us for a chat about his new album Music of Love 1966-1970. We will play two outstanding songs you never thought you'd head Richard sing. Mark Opitz has worked with nearly every major Australian recording act of the last 40 years and he takes us behind the scenes with the biggest names in Aussie rock. All thanks to Murcotts Driving...

The Hoodoo Gurus are one Australia's best ever bands, Dave and Rick join Brian and Kevin for a chat about their new album, playing live again and their Hall of Fame status, and you'll hear one of their newest songs. After decades as manager of The Wiggles Paul Field is back with a solo album. He chats about duetting with Kasey Chambers and Jimmy Barnes and meeting Keith Richards. All thanks to Mur...

The fun continues with Michael Spiby lead singer and songwriter with The Badloves talking songwriting, touring and magical radio memories. You'll also hear two of the newest Badloves tunes. Yet another great Australian joins the show as champion jockey Damien Oliver talks singing, movies, dancing and the odd horse experience. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au L...

What a way to start the new year: Johnny Rotten and Miss Helena. Has there been a more unusual pairing? John Lydon talks politics, Sex Pistols, squirrels, being a full time carer for his wife and turning 65. Miss Helena dusts off the magic mirror and chats about the on set hijinks from her Romper Room days.  Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll in spades.  All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellenc...

Ross Wilson is one of the most interesting and dynamic stars Australian Rock has ever produced, from Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock. But did you know about selling his blood overseas, the line he changed in a Skyhooks hit so it wouldn't be banned or why the first Mondo Rock finished abruptly? You will now, as Ross chats to Brian and Kevin about all that and more. And as it's Christmas, a bevy of Brian's...

Rolling out more great Australians (even the ones born in New Zealand). Media giants Richard Wilkins and Dennis Cometti chat about all sorts of things from calling a nude race to catching the coronavirus, not at the same time or place, by the way. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK's biggest selling singles artist of the eighties - Shakin' Stevens - joins Brian and Kev to talk about his new bookpack 'Fire in the Blood', playing Elvis on stage and being snubbed for Live Aid. Marcia Howard of Goanna fame chats about a gig with a desert boot wearing Brian, then they talk Shakespeare and you will hear Marcia's song Poison Tree plus a great track from her son Liam (aka Gub...

Yet another great Australian joins us for a chat. Steve Waugh a cricket icon and as you will discover an excellent photographer and humanitarian talks about all sorts of things plus part two of our very entertaining encounter with Sam Newman. Pamela Anderson, political ambitions, Mother Teresa and the Aussie dressing rooms all get a mention. Our musical highlight is a great new song from Dino Jag...

We're back with another sensational guest list starring Peter O'Doherty & Reg Mombassa from Dog Trumpet, Mental as Anything and art galleries all over the country plus the always interesting and thought provoking Sam Newman. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 1300 555 576 murcotts.edu.au  Rock On! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a three name minimum for Episode 10. John Paul Young and Eve von Bibra join Brian (it starts with F) Mannix and Kevin Phillip Hillier for a rollicking ride through their life and times. From Countdown to working for the British PM, JPY and EVB have much to tell, and they do. You will also hear a new discovery Tilly performing a great new song. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence 130...

Another blockbuster starring Colin Hay and Dawn Fraser. Part 2 of our chat with Dawn reminiscing about the Sydney Olympics and her dabble in politics. From his Los Angeles home Colin Hay talks about a disaster averted at the Sydney closing ceremony, Men at Work, arriving in Australia from Scotland and his new song, which you will hear and it's great. Also 'What are they trying to prove' and an up...

Two great Australians, one great podcast. Brian and Kevin are girt by Gold with Gold Logie winner John Wood and Olympic Gold Medallist Dawn Fraser in for a chat. It's fun and unpredictable as always plus that Uncanny X Men demo in all its glory. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence murcotts.edu.au 1300 555 576. Rock on!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.