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Kurt Everard is a lead counsellor at T.I.A.C.S, a free phone and text counseling service offering mental health support to Australia's blue collar community. You can call or text Mon-Fri 8am-10pm AEST. Kurt is on the front line, helping Aussies every day navigate their way through their own mental health struggles. On this episode, Kurt gives us practical tips that you can use right now to help yo...

When it comes to 'Boots on the Ground' work in Australian Mental Health, you don't get much more Grass Roots than Mary O'Brien from Are You Bogged Mate?. Mary's focus is on Rural and Regional blokes, helping them understand what Mental Health is, how it may be impacting on them and most importantly, what you can do about it. In this podcast, Mary shares her story of how she came to do what she doe...

Tom Herschell is not only having an impact on Australian adults when it comes to Mental Health, he is having an even greater impact of the generations coming through. Taking his message into our schools and building the foundation blocks in our kids that will arm them with the tools to manage their own Mental Health struggles later in life.... as well as deal with what they have going on right now...

Well it's never dull with these legends, fresh off a staff performance at the offices here, we celebrated the release of Kingswoods brand new album "Midnight Mavericks" We took a deep dive into the writing and recording of this album, plus the tour to follow and frsh off the other news that the band are starting a recording studios in Nashville! Always a pleasure to have Alex and Ferg on the show...

This week on Homegrown, I caught up with Violet Grohl during a whirlwind trip to Sydney for an exclusive chat about her brand new music, the stories behind the album, and the artists shaping her sound. We got into everything from growing up surrounded by music to the bands inspiring her right now — including the Aussie act she says she can’t stop listening to. It’s honest, funny,...

We caught up with Darren Middleton and Davey Lane from Australian Rock Collective to chat all things Hotel California as ARC celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Hotel California album on their massive national tour. From the legacy of the Eagles to bringing one of the greatest records of all time back to the stage, this was a ripper conversation with two Aussie rock legends. Check out ARC...

Josh Pyke joins us to celebrate the release of his brand new album Kingdom Within . Fresh off a huge 33-date national tour, Josh has been busier than ever — also sharing the stage with symphony orchestras across the country. Beyond music, he’s an award-winning author and podcaster, and does incredible work with the Australian Indigenous Literacy Foundation. He also founded the Busking...

Daphne Berry is building something special here in Australia and it's only a matter of time before the rest of the world catches on. She Hosts the #1 Australian Music Podcast, Airing Your Dirty Laundry and is passionate about showcasing the next crop of Aussie artists coming through, celebrating the current and being a platform for international acts visiting. This was so much fun and a bucket lis...

What a treat it was to have Ruby on the show to celebrate her brand new album, Small Achievements. She's such an incredible talent and this album doesn't disappoint, she takes us behind the recording and tour she's embarking on around the county.  GO AND SEE HER LIVE! Her show is amazing and a the new songs sound incredible live! We can't wait to have her back on the show :) See omnystudio.co...

Australian pop powerhouse Ruel is stepping into a bold new era—releasing not one, but two albums in a single year! A super rare move that underlines just how ambitious and creatively charged he is right now. Still in his early 20s, he's already built a global reputation off the back of massive streaming numbers, world tours, and good old fashioned hard work. He's been lighting up crowds acro...

Cavs has become a drumming force of nature, earning a global reputation behind the kit with Melbourne’s King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.. He’s just dropped his second studio album Sojourn   and it’s an absolute ripper. Cavs joins us in the studio alongside collaborator Jim Rindfleish from Mildlife to break it all down. We dive into the making of the album, the creative...

Marcus and Ed from Mumford & Sons joined us in Melbourne ahead of their two sold-out shows at Rod Laver Arena — and they were buzzing. No strangers to Australia, we rewind to the early days, dive into new music, and relive some unforgettable moments from their time Down Under. We also chat about playing Saturday Night Live , their very first show, and the Aussie songs they wish they&rsqu...

Tyler Richardson, frontman of Luca Brasi and an Australian of the Year nominee, joins us to celebrate 10 years of their iconic album  If This Is All We’re Going To Be . Beyond the band, Tyler’s also written some seriously big tracks, and he brings plenty of stories with him. We take a trip down memory lane, revisiting one of Australia’s great records and looking ahead to the...

Kram and Janet from Spiderbait joined Matty O to announce their upcoming tour celebrating one of the band’s most iconic album releases. They reflect on how life changed after the record, sharing some brilliant stories along the way — including what it was like flying on a chartered Big Day Out plane from Adelaide to Perth with a stack of bands, plus how Dom Dolla became one of their bi...

Always a pleasure to have Jamie and Frank back on the show from one of our favourite acts, These New South Whales. We’re massive fans of their brand new album GODSPEED , and the lads take us inside the creative process, life on the road, and their incredible podcast What A Great Punk, which hit the 500-episode milestone, something less than 1% of podcasts ever achieve. They’re currentl...

We welcomed the one and only Envy Marshall into the Homegrown studios. She’s had an incredible career—not just in music, but also wrestling her way across the USA. Envy takes us through her time travelling the world, before launching a hugely successful music career that’s seen her make waves globally. She’s even recorded in Vancouver in the same studios as AC/DC… an...

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix caught up with Joel Cassim to chat about being back in Australia for the Big Rock Tour with A Day to Remember and Landmvrks, what fans can expect from the shows, and how they have stayed on top for over two decades. He also opens up about the band’s longevity, their ever growing catalogue, and the artists he’d still love to work with. See omnystudio.c...

RZA from the one and only Wu-Tang Clan joins Matty O and special guest host Daphne from AYDL on their final tour of Australia! They are the pioneers of Hip Hop and have revolutionised the genre and have gone onto have incredible careers as a group and as Solo Performers. From Russell Crowe to The Bee Gees this chat has it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex and Ben from BADD//DREEMS join us on album release day for their 5h Album, ULTRA DUNDEE! They take us behind the making of the album, plus take is through their National Tour which includes a a Festival across Gather Round called "Gather Sounds" which include some incredible local bands and we think this will be something we could be seeing every year Go and check out this incredible band, to...

Steph Strings joined Matty in studio to chat all things debut album, a massive world tour and what's one Australian song she wished she'd written and why?! Check out all of Steph dates below https://stephstrings.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two shows down into The Darkness' Aussie tour and they're having a blast!  They've been coming to Australia since 2004 and this tour will see them clock over 50 shows in Australia. They're supporting our Homegrown Artists on this tour too, plus we take a walk down memory lane at shows like The Big Day Out! Justin Hawkins Also Reveals which Aussie song he wishes he wrote and why. Check out the...

Koyla from the Sydney band Large Mirage joins Matty before two massive Melbourne shows at Cherry Bar and The Pelly Bar in Frankston. It was a huge 2025 for the band after being hand picked to Support AC/DC and play multiple festivals and now they head to the studio with acclaimed producer Michael Badger. Be sure to check out all of their live shows and follow Large Mirage across the socials! See o...

Joel Madden of Good Charlotte chats to Matty O about all things Motel Du Cap World Tour that they are bringing down under. It's there first gig in Australia in eight years! In this interview Joel talks their eighth studio album, how the band hasn't changed member's after all these years, how touring has changed and his love for Daniel Jones and Aussie music. Get your Good Charlotte tickets here Se...

Australian music history comes full circle in this special episode as Mark "Cal" Callaghan from GANGgajang joins Triple M's Dangerous Dave and Gleeso to celebrate Sounds Of Then (This Is Australia) being crowned Number 1 in Triple M’s Most Played Countdown . More than four decades after its release, Sounds Of Then has once again captured the hearts of Australians, proving its enduring legacy...

Legendary Singer/Songwriter Tim Finn joins Dangerous Dave down the line from Auckland ahead of the Split Enz Reunion "Forever Enz Tour" that's about to embark all over Australia next year.   Get your tickets from Live Nation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.