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Josh Groban
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded via Zoom in December 2025, the first five minutes of the interview were sadly lost. Nonetheless Josh Groban was his charming, good natured s...
Toni Lamond
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 K...
Rick Price
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Patrizio Buanne
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon catches up with crooner Patrizio Buanne, who is celebrating his 20th anniversary since the release of his first album. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Cliff Richard
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gilbert O'Sullivan is an Irish singer-songwriter who achieved his most significant success during the early 1970s with hits including "Alone Again (Na...
Gary Puckett
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 vocali...
Mark Trevorrow
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fru...
Jade Hurley
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
John Swan
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Swanee talks about the hard times of his youth he isn't looking for sympathy. Likewise, When he talks about his successes he isn't bragging, and...
Greg Evans
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Evans has had a remarkable career from his award winning days as a disc jockey, his legendary hosting of TV show Perfect Match, and marrying over...
John Waters
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emigrating to Australia in his teens, John fell in love with us, and we fell in love with him. It's a love story that continues to this day and sees ...
Mary Schneider
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 92, Marcy Schneider reflects on her amazing career including being the first act to record a rock and roll record in Australia Hosted on Acast. See...
Bob Byrne
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Byrne has written a fabulous series of Remember When books after a lengthy career in radio. Hear his story here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Michael Adams
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Adams is the writer and host of the Australian true crime and historical podcast "Forgotten Australia". He has also published many books, the...
Peter Combe
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was during this interview that I found out that Peter Combe was behind a very memorable part of my primary school education.Peter's new album is av...
Craig Huggins
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's amazing how many nice people I continue to meet. I reached out to Craig Huggins to see if he would appear on Favourites. Not only did he agree,...
John Fleming
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Fleming broke away from acapella group "The Phones" with fellow band-mate Rusty Berther to form one of the great comedy groups of the 1990s The S...
Issi Dye
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From his days as a 60s pop icon, to movie host, to tribute artist, Issi Dye has moved seamlessly through his career constantly adapting and always suc...
Mike Brady
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Brady is a classic example of a "10 pound pom" done good. Arriving in Australia he fell in love with the guitar and discovered he had an amazing...
Normie Rowe
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know Normie Rowe was the King of Pop, then that career was killed off when he was sent off to Vietnam, and despite the Anti-Vietnam Vet attitude of...
Brendan Nottle
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Nottle is the best example I can think of when I hear the phrase "give until it hurts". The recording of this interview was delayed because B...
Craig Willis
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Willis has notched up a 40 year association with 3AW this year, having joined the station in 1983. He was kind enough to spend some time remini...
John Blackman
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the reasons I got into radio was listening to this amazing talent on 3AW in the 1980s. His wit and talent in his roles on 3AW and Hey Hey it's...
Tim Fergusson
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can't categorise Tim Fergusson. His work as one of the Doug Anthony Allstars was brilliant, but he has many strings to his bow. Teacher of comedy...
John Deeks
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come on down to hear a great chat with a very funny man. John Deeks is name we all know with a voice we all know with a great sense of humour and qui...
Pete Smith
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I look up to many people in the Melbourne Entertainment, Television and Radio industries. And all of those people look up to this man. Pete Smith is...
Kate Ceberano
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Ceberano is truly multi-talented. With a career spanning decades in the music industry, Kate has turned her hand to so many other things and succ...
John Foreman
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eternally youthful, John Foreman still looks like a year twelve student but has a long and varied showbiz career under his belt and shows no signs of ...
Wilbur Wilde
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Musician, Actor, Personality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian Nankervis
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Nankervis seems to effortlessly breeze through life being entertaining, fascinating, and easy to talk to. Today is no different. What a deligh...
Bob Phillips
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Phillips worked on In Melbourne Tonight, The Don Lane Show, Hey Hey it's Saturday, Tonight Live with Steve Vizard and a plethora of other shows. ....
Jack Levi
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Levi is perhaps best known as Elliot Goblet who shot to fame in the 1980s and to this day remains in demand as a corporate speaker and comedian ...
Marty Rose
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Rose has forged a decades long career in the Australian music scene. There are few of his ilk that have achieved this longevity. Hosted on Acas...
Steve Bedwell
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Bedwell's career has seen great highs and great lows. Steve talks about where it all went right and also those times where it went wrong. His st...
Russell Morris
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Morris is a legend and survivor who has navigated the highs and lows that the rock/pop world throws at all artists. We talk here about his Rea...
Justin Smith
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Smith is a friend and former colleague who has many talents. We talk here about his new book "Good as Gold" and delve into his favourite thing...