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John Flansburg of They Might Be Giants

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:47:26 +1000

John Flansburg & John Linnell are They Might Be Giants, for 30 years now. John Flansburg took the time to answer some questions before their Adelaide show about their music, Nanobots & Star Trek pyjamas. That's John F doing the navigating.

The DAAS Trilogy - 3 Paul McDermott

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:17:20 +1100

Professional troublemaker and arty type, Paul McDermott has had a deserved career hosting and performing on Australian TV since the DAAS breakup. He has his finger in so many creative pies his wrist is often very sore. Listen to his very different take of the history and legacy of The Doug Anthony All Stars & DAAS Kapital. It has been my pleasure to revisit the work of these 3 guys. Even if they all lied to me.

The DAAS Trilogy - 2 Richard Fidler

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:15:04 +1100

Richard Fidler, the "nice guy", the "quiet one" or "the guy with the guitar" in the Doug Anthony All Stars. Faultlessly polite, his memories of DAAS Kapital differ somewhat from Tim & Paul's. I spoke to Richard Fidler earlier this year about his radio show.

The Doug Anthony All Stars Trilogy - 1 Tim Ferguson

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:55:40 +1100

Perhaps the most annoyingly confident member of the Doug Anthony All Stars, Tim Ferguson is excited about the release of DAAS Kapital on DVD. His big mouth also has a lot to say about Richard Fidler & Paul McDermott in this part 1 of The Doug Anthony All Stars trilogy. I also spoke to Tim last year about his theory of comedy.

Radio Stupid 1986 Guest - James Valentine

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:35:16 +1100

From Saturday morning the 25th October 1986 comes Radio Stupid. James Valentine of The Models is guest with his sax. The show makes no sense, but it never did.

Red Dwarf - A Smegging Good Weekend

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:53:45 +1100

Interviews with Craig Charles (Dave Lister) Danny John-Jules (Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) from Red Dwarf. Hear from the fans too, @ Culture Shock's A Smegging Good Weekend in Sydney.

Double Dax! Star Trek Deep Space 9

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:40:47 +1100

Interviews with Star Trek actors Terry Farrell & Nicole de Boer, who played Jadzia & Ezri Dax, symbiant beings stationed at Deep Space Nine. They were both in Sydney for Culture Shock's OzTrek 9. We also learn of the popularity of the Star Trek door chimes in the "dealers room". Deepwater Black and of course Becker get a mention.

The Music of TAM Las Vegas 2012 Pt1

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:01:43 +1100

The Amazing Meeting in Las Vegas 2012 was a HOOT! Normally you don't associate MUSIC with critical thinking, maybe this explains why. Skeptic AND eclectic!

Right Said Fred

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:55:22 +1100

Fred Fairbrass and his brother Richard Fairbrass are the duo that make up the legendary Right Said Fred. In this career defining interview (for Maynard) you will learn from Fred Fairbrass all you ever need to know about one of the UK's greatest pop bands. Misconceptions will also be kicked in the bum as you will discover that: Right Said Fred is just not one guy (called Fred) Right Said Fred have had more hits that just "I'm Too Sexy". Right Said Fred are far from fat, broke and living on the dole.

A Very Maynard Xmas 2012

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:08:46 +1100

Maynard and Tony Push wander aimlessly around local bustops at Xmas trying to remember what was good about 2012 and wonder what else will go wrong in 2013. Random. With lots of Maynard's favourite sounds.

Tom Ballard meets Maynard

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:16:19 +1100

Maynard was the host of the Triple J breakfast show when the current host was being born. How has Tom Ballard's 2012 been? What does he want to do next? What is his favourite song of the year? Why does Tom know who Maynard is?

Rebecca Watson Talks It Up In Melbourne

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:49:13 +1100

Rebecca Watson of Skepchick was in Melbourne last weekend for the Australian Skeptics convention. We spoke about hair dye technology, feminism, books and a very bisexual James Bond.

The Death Of Narrative?

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:40:35 +1100

Are there any good stories left? Has shitty reality TV killed narrative? Maynard asks Tim Ferguson, Jack Marx, Tony Push & Fiona Scott-Norman about the lack of good story telling on TV and at the movies. Or maybe it's alive and well after all?

Soldaten - German soldiers during World War 2

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:50:32 +1100

Sönke Neitzel examined the transcripts of secret recording made of German POWs in Britain. The casual, pitiless brutality in them raises issues for 21st century conflicts.

Richard Fidler Dipped In Elephant Feaces

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:48:58 +1100

Mr Richard Fidler is the host of Conversations on ABC Radio. He is also a well known Republican and all round very nice guy. Not to mention his work with The Doug Anthony All Stars, which we will. I haven't caught up with Richard for years, so listen in.

George Hrab @ TAM 2012 Las Vegas

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:12:35 +1000

Maynard travels from Australia to interview George Hrab backstage and candidly at The Amazing Meeting 2012 in Las Vegas. George talks about difficult issues in comedy and life as Maynard becomes nervous. Explicit language and adult concepts such as monogamy ahead.

Maynard @ Supanova 2012

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:24:44 +1000

Last weekend at pop culture expo Supanova Sydney celebrated it's 10th birthday. I spoke with lots of fans as well as Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica, but I enjoyed meeting all the fez wearing Dr Who fans the most.

Madd Club Show 7 (Xanadu Special)

Sun, 20 May 2012 05:24:34 +1000

Maynard presents a brief look at the second greatest musical ever (after Can't Stop The Music) Xanadu. Maynard was lucky to interview the cast of Xanadu The Musical in Sydney. Tony Push joins Maynard to relive some philosophical moments of Madd Club history.

John C Dvorak interview for The Dirty Disbelievers

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:04:24 +1100

John C Dvorak is an interesting guy with a unique journey through the world of tech and finance. Never scared to say what he really thinks, this doesn't always make him popular. That's why I like him. As the co-host of No Agenda with Adam Curry he unpacks the bogative wherever it may be...

George Hrab interview for The Dirty Disbelievers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:35:10 +1100

George Hrab is host of The Geologic Podcast. But really he is one of those annoying guys that seems to do everything well. He's a funk musician with a big brain who speaks Ukranian, is there anything else? Only fault I can find with him is he has never seen Betty Blue. George is one of my favourite people on the internet not working in the porn industry. He has a huge live show coming up in Pennsylvania. Do you?

Brian Dunning interview for The Dirty Disbelievers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:43:16 +1100

Brian Dunning is the host & producer of Skeptoid. This is the full version of The Dirty Disbelievers Brian Dunning interview, in which we discuss the way he bums people out by insisting on rational thought. He even takes time to poo poo Scotish ghosts and Nazi Vril. He celebrates 300 episodes of skeptoid.com this month. That is not a graphic behind him, it is his spa being cleaned.

Adam Curry interview for The Dirty Disbelievers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:29:32 +1100

Extened version of Adam Curry interview from Ep 1 of The Dirty Disbelievers. Adam talks about the present media, the future of No Agenda and the "pencil of promise". Not to mention the "biro of buggery". Language Warning!

A Very 2010 Maynard Xmas

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:46:38 +1100

Put the ass back in Xmass with this non child friendly Maynard traditional holiday favourite from 2010. Two guys, a bus stop & a microphone makes it the suckiest kingdom of them all!

A Very Maynard Xmas 2011

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:15:20 +1100

Maynard & Tony Push bring you Xmas greetings from their favourite bus stop recording studio. Also exciting music reveals The Dirty Disbelievers, a new show in 2012. The second half of the show may have too much poultry in it, but that's for you to decide.

Christa Hughes is way Shonky

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:09:34 +1100

Christa Hughes has been putting it out there since her days singing with Machine Gun Fellatio. Her latest album Shonky sees her rubbing her raunchy jazz sounds all over you again.

Lady Julia Morris WILL stab you

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:42:49 +1100

Julia Morris is charming, funny & most importantly dirty. She is about to tour Australia again with the popularity of The Celebrity Apprentice behind her. But be warned certain comments immediately after she comes offstage might get you killed. But why did she go to LA to learn how to pash? Time to meet the First Lady of the Central Coast...

David Croft - Comic Genius

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:44:18 +1000

Comedian Tim Ferguson points out why David Croft was such a good comic writer and producer. Dad's Army, Are You Being Served & I Ain't 'half Hot Mum all shared one thing often lacking thesedays - jokes.

Adam Curry - Media Assassin

Sun, 15 May 2011 19:28:45 +1000

Adam Curry with John C Dvorak host No Agenda, a show that "hits you in the mouth". I spoke with Adam from his hilltop watchtower crackpot command centre. What's with all these jingles and crackpot warnings?

Greg Fleet - Thai Die

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:51:34 +1000

Radio Stupid 3.9.1988 Eat Rat Giveaway

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:08:36 +1100

Douglas Adams Interview Triple J 1990

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:19:50 +1100

Requests from TAM Australia

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:13:03 +1100

Madd Club Show 6

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:54:39 +1100

Madd Club Show 5 - Village People Special

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:52:22 +1100

Maynard at Sexpo 2010

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:53:56 +1100

Maynard visits the Sydney adult industry event Sexpo. Think of it as the Easter Show of porn. From pole dancing to pole poking, it's all under the one roof.

Madd Club Show 4

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:38:04 +1100

Madd Club Show 3

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:42:19 +1000

Richard Wilkins has it all

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:32:25 +1000

Madd Club Show 2

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:04:55 +1000

Madd Club Show 1

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:36:59 +1000

Tim Ferguson - The Cheeky Monkey

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:58:39 +1000

Tony Push Claims Madd Club Respectable

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:01:01 +1100

Skeptoid - Brian Dunning from his hot tub of truth

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:57:45 +1100

80s Exhibition Powerhouse

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:05:33 +1100

The Madd Club Reunion Sat 30th Jan - Kinselas WHY?

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:25:23 +1100

The legendary Madd Club returns to Middlebar, Kinselas, Taylor Square, Sat 30th Jan 2010. Maynard & Geoff The Shopkeeper preview some of the poorly thought out music they will be playing & Maynard reflects upon the greatest band ever - Right Said Fred. Win yourself a double pass by emailing Maynard with your best Madd Club story or suggestion for his flawed playlist. Or just turn up on the 30th wearing a Snuggie or a Slanket for half price entry. It kicks off at 9pm and Maynard will probably be kicked out about 1am.

Wash Your Bike Shorts In My Sink

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:37:06 +1100

Betty Boo

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:28:20 +1100

Everything Starts With An E

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:50:48 +1000

Jack Marx

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:05:30 +1000

Try Me Out

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:26:47 +1000

The Hitman

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:13:39 +1000

Star Trek Movie Butt Style

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:54:40 +1000

Peace (in ya valley)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:59:52 +1000

Julia Morris shames herself

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:58:09 +1000

Joel McHale's TV Gumbo

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:23:14 +1000

Joel McHale host of E! Channel's The Soup was in Australia as a tax dodge and due to a scheduling error was interviewed by Maynard about his love of toy trains, violent celebrities and his pooping Son. For Joel McHale "Pants Off, Dance Off" is more than a slutty TV show. It's his life.

Fools Gold with Master Tom

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:49:27 +1000

Master Tom of Sydney's Hellfire Club was just a guy taking E & having sex in the toilets when he first heard The Stone Roses @ a R.A.T party. Find out what a R.A.T party was and why we miss them.

Get Ready For This

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:15:43 +1000

It's time for some nostalgia about a long forgotten time shrouded in mystery and superstition, the early 1990s. The Hordern Pavillion dance parties of Sydney left a collective hole in everyone's memory so to help you- DJ Geoff The Shopkeeper and 2 Unlimited.

New Star Trek Movie has William Shatner's Butt-Girls Excited

Sun, 17 May 2009 15:08:03 +1000

The new Star Trek movie is upon us! To prepare properly for what is ahead Robbie from The Friends Of Sci Fi Fan Club (he has seen the movie) and The Look @ His Butt Girls, Lene Taylor & Jungle Kitty (they haven't) weigh in on this pants crushing subject. (rude words used often)

Radio Nowhere

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:10:14 +1000

When was the last time you heard something completely new or different on your radio? These days it seems the same 4 songs are on almost every day, and what about the music YOU used to enjoy? When was the last time you thought, “I haven’t heard that song for a long time AND It’s good to hear it again”? Meet the ever polite DJ and Programmer of Radio Nowhere, Chiristopher Laird and hear one of his all time favourites.

Legacy Of Secrecy - Lamar Waldron

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:10:59 +1000

Madness Return to Australia

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:23:52 +1100

Madness return to Australia after many, many years for the V Festival. I spoke with Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy) the guitarist, about being back in Bondi, sharing hair gel with The Human League and taking Spandau Ballet in a fight.

William Shatner Tribute

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:14:47 +1100

The Shatman turned 78 this week and to celebrate here is a re-issue of my look at the hi-lights of his singing career.

The Wet Spots @ Sydney Opera House

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:32:45 +1100

The Wet Spots are Canada's most successful polysexual cabaret duo. They played The Sydney Opera House @ Mardi Gras time & took me backstage to get to know them better. I'm still guilt free & I have the photos to prove it.

Gary Numan surprises Sydney

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:42:40 +1100

Gary Numan hasn't played Sydney since 1981, so it was fitting that two generations of 'Numaniod' fans take to the streets of Enmore and become 'Gary-curious'.

The Sandman remembers The Castanet Club

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:09:11 +1100

Belladonna is a Mum in disguise

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:02:01 +1100

Belladonna is an adult star that has made a career out of pleasing herself. With husband Aiden she controls most aspects of her movies, but when you see her pushing a pram through a shopping mall she can be a "mum in disguise". What part of her is haunted? How does she come up with those movie titles? Shouldn't "Cock Happy 3" be "Cock Happiest"?

The Stray Cats play Sydney

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:28:14 +1100

Out the front of Enmore Theatre, Sydney last Monday night. What kind of audience turns out for The Stray Cats? More importantly, what are they wearing?