Saturday Afternoon Fever – Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: First bike (Malvern Star), First crush, First bike stack, Childhood injuries (Mercurochrome), Jaws (Captain Quint), Hellraisers, Rainbow / Brown plastic / Lyrebird / Kookaburra, Snack Packs / Prima / Hi C’s / Sunnyboys, Magpies swooping and Ice cream containers protect kids' heads. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever...

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: First game of actual AFL footy is an eye-opener, The word ‘Fuck’ sprayed high on a warehouse wall, Holden Caulfield, Ernie Sigley* v Don Lane, Crazies in the crowd, Pornographic Polaroids, Black Armband.  *R.I.P. the great entertainer Ernie Sigley, winner of 21 Logie Awards, including the Gold, in 1975, for being Australia's most popular TV personality. Obituary here:...

In this episode, Lawrence and Matthew talk about Dermott Brereton, the only footballer to play in 5 x Day Premierships & 5 x Night Premierships to talk about his own deep suburban childhood, and how to deal with public attention around town. And Greg Champion.  Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Sa...

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Matthews' new book re-published, Becoming addicted to the Smell Of A Brand New Sherrin, Team Theme Songs, Fitzroy’s farewell and an unbelievable bus trip to Dubbo. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in the Subu...

Lawrence and Matthew discuss: Hernias, Pascalls vs. Allens lollies, Modern art plus emergency teachers, their Mum’s twilight years are discussed in loving detail, First footy’s are remembered, as is Robert Muir and the best bikes we’ve ever owned. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_F...

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Being abused by music and sports stars in public places, Parental political opinions, Nana, Drive-In Movies, Bath-time, Childhood music tastes and Unwell Essendon fans. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever. The much-loved book about growing up in t...

Lawrence & Matthew learn why ABC TV News Breakfast host Lisa Millar is a big fan Lisa’s great memoir, 'Daring To Fly', is released on September 1st, 2021. More here :  https://www.hachette.com.au/lisa-millar/daring-to-fly-the-tv-star-on-facing-fear-and-finding-joy-on-a-deadline Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www...

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Lawrence’s TV career, Johnny Depp’s dirty divorce, Skippy The Bush Kangaroo, Tormenting school teachers, Inhaling Big Macs whilst drunk, Childhood pets, Mum waving at the plane to farewell family at the airport. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_Afternoon_Fever...

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Anti-Social Behaviour at the footy, Their Dads coming out on boats from England, The worst stand-up comedy gigs they’ve done, Playing junior footy, Trying to get their daughters to sleep when they (the daughters) were babies. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice message www.speakpipe.com/Saturday_A...

Lawrence & Matthew discuss: Matthew owning a jumper worn by his childhood heroes in an actual game, Lawrence wanting to be a cop when he grew up. And wishing his name was Gary, Lawrence delivers the worst impression of 70’s TV Detective ‘Columbo’, anyone has ever heard, Matthew talks footy cards, Lawrence confesses to a childhood fascination with the 1977 Easey Street Murders, one of the most...

Lawrence & Matthew discuss the book this podcast is based on and how/why it was written. Trying to follow footy from overseas in the pre-internet era, First girlfriends and first broken hearts, Butchers & Goal Umpires, Miserable Irish autobiographies, Attempting to fight your Father. Matthew Hardy & Lawrence Mooney want to hear from fans of Saturday Afternoon Fever - leave us a voice m...

The much-loved book about growing up in the Suburbs, Saturday Afternoon Fever is now a smash hit podcast. Join comedian Matthew Hardy, the author of Saturday Afternoon Fever, as he reads from his best-selling book about a footy fan who’s dreams are denied,  with legendary Australian stand up comic Lawrence Mooney. As they read Saturday Afternoon Fever, Matthew and Lawrence constantly digress into...