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In our very first episode we talked about our own beginnings in music. To kick off 2017 we thought we would pick up where we left off. In Part 2 we discuss conspiracy theories, music funding, perceived success and we both continue talking about our own stories and experiences in music. We’ve got some great guests coming up this year so stay tuned! http://www.dontgiveupyourdayjob.co.nz Send us Fan...

This is our Christmas Special! It’s a two-part double episode with several great guests, snippets from previous episodes and more of our highly intelligent and enlightening banter. In PART 1 we speak to Matt Bizzle, a saxophonist who’s currently making the transition to full time musician. Nick Poortman returns to talk about social dynamics within the music industry and Bobby chats to Opetaia Foa&...

This is our Christmas Special! It’s a two-part double episode with several great guests, snippets from previous episodes and more of our highly intelligent and enlightening banter. In PART 1 we speak to Matt Bizzle, a saxophonist who’s currently making the transition to full time musician. Nick Poortman returns to talk about social dynamics within the music industry and Bobby chats to Opetaia Foa&...

This week Dave Baxter from Avalanche City has been the centre of a big media story after he won a court case against his ex-manager. The judge ordered the now infamous Matt Coleman to pay back $307,287.27 and though it’s not clear if Dave will ever see the money, this verdict is a win for us all. We chat about his career, how his first single Love Love Love took off and Dave’s account of the recen...

We all know him as one of New Zealand’s favourite stand up comedians and from the television shows 7Days and Pulp Comedy. Jeremy Elwood is the real deal, a seasoned performer and an all round good guy. We discuss the rules of comedy, censorship, Brian Tamaki, Donald Trump, The Temple Bar and the best ever heckler come back! Get on it! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Alice Brine is a rising star in the NZ comedy scene. Nominated for a Billy T James Award and winner at the Wellington Comedy Awards, she recently gained notoriety when one her reactive and poignant Facebook posts went viral. Our fast and furious conversation touches on sexism, racism, stealing jokes, hecklers and Opshop’s bunker. Hold on to your hats.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

He’s a world class saxophonist. He plays for artists like Snarky Puppy, John Mayer and Usher. His own albums are extraordinary… and he’s a good guy! In this episode we are excited, humbled and grateful to talk to Bob Reynolds. We discuss, meeting and playing with John Mayer, touring, the inner workings of Snarky Puppy, the brilliant Michael League and a lot more. Enjoy!  Send us Fan Mail Support t...

Today our guest is Monique Powell from US band Save Ferris. Most known for their hit single Come On Eileen, we discuss how they got started, the resurgence of the band, their upcoming EP and the time Conan growled affectionately in her ear. There’s even a brief guest appearance by John Avila from Oingo Boingo. Get on it! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

New Zealand actor, director and playwright Alison Quigan is a class act and an absolute professional. Best known for her seven years playing Shortland Street receptionist Yvonne Jeffries, Allison has an impressive and varied career and we had an immensely enjoyable conversation with her. This is a good one! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Michael Bennett is a writer and director who’s work includes Matariki, Outrageous Fortune, The Lost Children, Kerosene Creek, Cow and Street Legal. We discuss his approach to his craft, his early years as well as his involvement with wrongly convicted Teina Pora. This was a really interesting conversation. Enjoy! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

We caught up with Nick Granville before a show in Wellington. Nick is a professional guitarist who has forged a career in the music business through innovation, strategy and determination. We discuss his beginnings and the ins and outs of how he’s approached his career. This is definitely a guy to learn from. Great chat.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

It’s our 20th episode and we have a great guest to celebrate. Karl Steven rose to fame as singer for Supergroove. These days he writes movie sound tracks and performs with his new band The Drab Doo-Riffs. We discuss the process of writing for screen, the beginnings, endings and re-beginnings of Supergroove and a lot more.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Today we talk to producer and engineer Nick Poortman. Nicks passion and dedication to his work is evident. We discuss his time at York Street Studios, working alongside Greg Haver and Clint Murphy, the time he accidentally deleted a job, entitled attitudes, his entrepreneurial approach and playing the recorder to win girls. Do it! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Joe Bagale is a professional musician based in San Francisco. He’s a multi-instrumentalist with a wide music vocabulary and a great attitude towards life and music. We chat about music, running bands, growing up in a musical family, getting lessons from Steve Gadd and jamming with Stevie Wonder.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Dr. Mike Ashby is an author and a business expert. He’s also a huge music fan and plays in a band on the side. We thought it would be interesting to sit down with him and discuss music and business and the business of music - and we were right. We talk time management, record contracts, Uber, Spotify, his new book and a whole lot more. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

In this episode we chat to guitarist Ty Tabor from legendary US band Kings X. Ty Tabor and bandmates Doug Pinnick and Jerry Gaskill started Kings X in the early 1980s and became one of the most innovative and respected bands in modern rock. We discuss their early years, paying their dues, his approach to soloing, his guitar tone, The Beatles and his love of vinyl. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Justin Maclaren is the dynamic and energetic frontman and manager of the touring show AutoMatic 80s. This is a really fun and interesting conversation, recorded in front of a fireplace just before we headed off to play a show. We discuss the behind the scenes of Automatic 80s, touring with Alanis Morissette and Garbage, building stage props and there’s even a special appearance by the babysitter!...

Today we talk to legendary jazz and fusion musician Nathan Haines. We discuss his open minded approach to music, the pointless concept of ‘genre’, playing at Ronnie Scotts, John Scofield, seeing Miles Davis live, writing and recording, balancing his career and family life and his background growing up in a very musical family and his natural progression in to music.  Send us Fan Mail Support the s...

He’s played with Greg Johnson, Dave Dobbyn, Tim Finn, Bic Runga, Gin Wigmore… the list goes on!! Mark Hughes is one of the most in demand musicians in New Zealand. We chat about his work with Greg Johnson, making the most of the changing music industry, touring, his process of learning songs and many more random tangents. Mark’s a great guy and this was a really enjoyable conversation.  Send us Fa...

Drummer and Producer Brady Blade is the kind of guy we should all learn from. He’s a total pro, a top musician and a humble, grounded and generous human being. We discuss is work with Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews, Al Green, a great story about U2s management, playing on David Letterman and a new project with Dave Matthews and Jacob Dylan. Plus find out why you should never eat his mashed potatoes...

Stephen Small is the real deal. A hardworking, versatile, true professional who’s dedication and hunger for his craft seems insatiable. He’s played on Grammy nominated albums, worked with numerous NZ bands, he’s a keyboard player, composer, band leader and a top guy. We discuss Kitaro, Autozamm, record deals and a whole lot more. Get your ears on it. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Today’s guest is the ridiculously talented Godfrey De Grut. Keyboardist, composer, music director. We discuss his early days as a musician, his odd habit of firing people, Christmas In The Park, the 6 degrees of Alex Burke, working with Kanye West and the heady subject of music copyrighting. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

In todays episode our guest is highly reputed record producer Greg Haver. Originally from Wales, Greg has worked with Manic Street Preachers, Mel C (Spice Girls), Opshop, The Feelers and many more. We chat about his work with Matt Groening and The Simpsons, working at George Martin’s legendary AIR studios in Montserrat and faking it til you make it. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Scott Page is mostly known as the saxophonist for Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto. He is also an entrepreneur and music mentor with a surprisingly positive view on the modern industry. We discuss his fathers role in the creation of Sound City, what Dave Grohl got wrong, the invention of the wah pedal, Jeff Porcaro and he generously shares his wealth of knowledge in regards to implementing strateg...

Brandon Dickert is a professional drummer based in L.A. He plays for ska/pop band Save Ferris, ‘space rock’ band Sidewave, he’s a tutor, a producer, a composer and an all round cool guy. We talk about his journey as a musician and what it’s like pursuing a music career in modern times. Get into it! Send us Fan Mail Support the show