Favourites

Despite well over 50 years as a singer/songwriter, Ralph McTell, now a great-grandfather is remains youthful, witty, charming, and polite. It was a pleasure to interview him for Favourites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded via Zoom in December 2025, the first five minutes of the interview were sadly lost. Nonetheless Josh Groban was his charming, good natured self in this chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2010 I had a different podcast in which I interviewed guests and also aired the chats on 3AW when I filled in hosting the overnights programs for Keith McGowan and Alan Pearsall. On 24 Sep, 2010 I was lucky enough to interview Toni Lamond. The previous podcast feed has long gone, so with Toni's passing on Nov 29, 2025 I thought I'd share it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just prior to commencing a three month tour, Rick Price spends some time with Simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon catches up with crooner Patrizio Buanne, who is celebrating his 20th anniversary since the release of his first album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Cliff Richard joins me to talk about his career and Aussie Connections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gilbert O'Sullivan is an Irish singer-songwriter who achieved his most significant success during the early 1970s with hits including "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair" and "Get Down". His songs are often marked by his distinctive, percussive piano playing style and observational lyrics using word play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Puckett is an American singer who shot to fame in 1968 and is still selling out shows over 55 years later. He is widely known as the lead vocalist for Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, who had six consecutive gold records in 1968, including "Woman Woman", "Young Girl", "Lady Willpower", "Over You". "Don't Give In to Him" and "This Girl Is a Woman Now"At the time this podcast went live, 12 Feb, 2025, Gary was touring Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It takes a special kind of person to create a character which stands the test of time, Barry Humphries did with Dame Edna, Mark Mitchell's Con the Fruiterer is another. And Mark Trevorrow's BOB DOWNE is simply brilliant. Polyester and Nostalgia. all wrapped up in one great package. Please get yourself a cup of maxwell house and a few Arnott's butternut snaps, sit back and enjoy my chat with the fabulous Mark Trevorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discovered and mentored by Johnny O'Keefe. Jade Hurly is still performing aged 81 and shows no signs of slowing down. Here, the colourful rocker was kind enough to find time to speak to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.