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Waking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedWhy Narcolepsy Takes Time to Diagnose: Dr David Cunnington Explains Narcolepsy in Clinical PracticeThe final episode of the Waking Up Tired - Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained podcast features Dr David Cunnington, a specialist sleep physician and educator, who’s spent over two decades listening to patients and helping decode the complexities of sleep disorders. David shares what narcolepsy looks like from the other side of the desk, why diagnosis takes time, how clinicians think through sleepiness, and what makes narcolepsy with cataplexy so uniquely difficult to identify. The importance of narrative history, the key disorders of hypersomnolence including Narcolepsy (Types 1 and 2) and Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), and the diagnostic tools that help di...
2025-11-0934 minWaking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedWhen Laughter Knocks You Down Cataplexy ExplainedEpisode seven of the Waking Up Tired – Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained podcast is about the one symptom that differs between narcolepsy type one and two, cataplexy. Narcolepsy Type 1 is defined by both excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Narcolepsy Type 2 is characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness but without cataplexy.Because cataplexy varies so much between people who live with narcolepsy type one, this week we have two guests sharing their lived experience with cataplexy, and their narcolepsy diagnostic journey's.Guest's sharing their lived experience:First, we hear from Andrew. Andrew’s journey with narcolepsy began at 1...
2025-11-0218 minWaking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedThe Shadow Man and Me - Terrifying Narcolepsy HallucinationsIn episode six of the Waking Up Tired - Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained podcast, host Di Spillane introduces us to Laura who shares her experience of one of the core narcolepsy symptoms, hallucinations.When Laura first started seeing the Shadow Man, a dark, looming figure who hovered near her bed she thought she was losing her mind. The hallucinations were vivid, terrifying, and impossible to explain. She could see him. Feel him. And sometimes, he even spoke.But Laura was not losing her mind. She was experiencing symptoms of POTS and the onset of type 2 narcolepsy...
2025-10-2625 minWaking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedFrozen Awake – The Fear of Sleep ParalysisIn episode five of the Waking Up Tired - Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained podcast, host Di Spillane introduces us to Erin who was only 16 when she first experienced sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis can occur as you are transitioning from wakefulness to sleep, or when your brain wakes up before your body does. You’re conscious—but frozen. You can’t move, can’t speak, and sometimes, you’re not alone. During a sleep paralysis episode, many people experience hallucinations. They can be hypnagogic hallucinations that occur when you are drifting off to sleep, and or hypnopompic hallucinations which occur as y...
2025-10-1916 minWaking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedDisrupted Sleep, Disrupted Life: Disrupted Nighttime SleepinessHow would you cope if you were to wake up multiple times every night? Find out exactly what that is like by listening to Waking Up Tired - Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained.In episode four of the Waking Up Tired podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Aaron Shockman, a lived experience research fellow at the University of Sydney, whose personal journey with narcolepsy has shaped his research and advocacy.Aaron opens up about the brutal reality of disrupted nighttime sleep—waking up 30 to 40 times a night—and how it devastated his ability to function, study, and mainta...
2025-10-1212 minWaking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedSleep Attacks: The Sneaky Side of NarcolepsyWaking Up Tired - Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained Sleep Attacks/ Micro SleepsDescription:In episode two, Jana, shares her powerful journey living withnarcolepsy type 1 in Australia. From falling asleep mid-conversation to microsleeps behind the wheel, Jana opens up about the subtle signs, emotional toll, and safety risks of sleep attacks — often misunderstood and misdiagnosed.She reflects on the years before her diagnosis, the shame ofbeing dismissed by doctors, and the relief of finally understanding what was happening to her body. Her story is raw, relatable, and a vital reminder that narcolepsy is mo...
2025-09-2818 minWaking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedIrresistible Urge to Sleep - Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS)Real voices. Real stories. Demystifying narcolepsy one symptom at a time.Waking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained - Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.Diving into the real-life experiences of individuals living with narcolepsy, by providing detailed information centred around how they each experienced one of the symptoms prior to receiving a diagnosis. Despite increased public education, misperceptions persist. Symptoms like EDS are sometimes mistaken for laziness or disinterest, leading to emotional distress, social stigma, and delayed treatment. Not everyone experiences all symptoms, and each person’s journey is different. This is why host Di...
2025-09-2109 minWaking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedWaking Up Tired Podcast: Narcolepsy Symptoms ExplainedReal voices. Real stories. Demystifying Narcolepsy One Symptom at a Time. Diving into the real-life experiences of individuals living with narcolepsy, by providing detailed information centred around how they each experienced one of the symptoms prior to receiving a diagnosis. Waking Up Tired: Narcolepsy Symptoms Explained is a limited podcast series that amplifies the lived experiences of people with narcolepsy, offering insight into what thesymptoms truly feel like — from the patient’s perspective.My name is Di Spillane, and I live with narcolepsy type 1 in Australia. Although my symptoms began around age nine, I wasn’t diag...
2025-09-1101 min
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 196 - Tarzan Loves JaneThe following content may be distressing for some listeners In this episode Pat and I get to sit down and unpack an incredible story from an incredible man, John Comerford. John, a survivor of SA at the age of 11, shares his deeply personal story, and how he has managed to overcome such a confronting and traumatic childhood. Strap yourselves in on this one guys, it’s right up there with the best of them. You can get a copy of John’s book “Tarzan Loves Jane” through Amazon. As always big thank...
2025-08-211h 21
Men's Mental Health Show196 - Psychology In Your PocketPsychology In Your Pocket www.pyp.com.au Trent William Hansen, Co-founder of Psychology In Your Pocket joins me at the desk for a chat about his coaching program, family and everyday turbulence and what life is all about.Big thanks to Mounties GroupCortado Coffee Shop, LawsonIlana's Delicious Skin FoodWalk It OffMen's TableStand By - Support Post SuicideMentoring MenBelong, Blue MountainsBrad Spillane
2025-07-311h 14
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 195 - Turning Up, or Turn It Up?This episode begins with an important Blue Mountains community announcement by Paramedic Christian Mortensen, that may be distressing for some listeners. I am joined by Pat Blacker from Standby - Support Post Suicide, and Paramedic Christian Mortensen, to discuss a topic Pat and I had discussed during the week before the show. Basically, when we're not feeling 100%, what's the best thing to do? Admit that you're not feeling great and cancel family events, work, appointments, or turn up and "turn it up" while you're there? Big thanks to Cortado's Coffee Shop, Walk It Off, Mountie's...
2025-07-241h 12
INGENIUM PodcastEpisode 8: In conversation with Dr Michael Hall (MTU)In this, the final episode of season 1, we speak to Dr Michael Hall, about his new role as INGENIUM (https://ingenium-university.eu/) IPC for MTU. We discuss the mid-term report and plan for the second half of this phase of the project. We talk about the importance of relationships and community building across our 10 universities... and more. Finally, just to wrap up this season, Jeremiah and Thomas reflect back over the last 8 episodes and look forward to season 2. Timestamps00:00 - Opening jingle00:06 - Introduction01:06 - Michael discusses his academic background03:14 - Motivation to be involved in INGENIUM04:34 - Experience...
2025-07-1747 min
Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick CattlesIs Robert Spillane an Upgrade? + CB Depth Chart BreakdownOn this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg discusses the potential impact of Robert Spillane on the Patriots’ defense, whether he was worth the money, and how he compares to Ja'Whaun Bentley. Greg also breaks down the cornerback depth chart, discussing who will make the roster.
0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰
1:09 Bedard's Breakdown: Robert Spillane
3:22 How he compares to the outgoing Ja'Whaun Bentley
5:19 Was he worth the money?
10:47 Where can he improve?
15:44 Patriots strategy with Spillane
17:13 Final thoughts on Spillane
18:52 PrizePicks
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2025-07-1330 min
BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesBehind the Kit with Bradley Polain – Australian Drumming Legend & Studio VeteranDrummer Bradley Polain Re-edited S2 episode 14Guest: Bradley Polain – accomplished drummer, vocalist, composer, and storyteller based in Adelaide, South Australia.Summary:In this compelling interview, Di Spillane chats with beloved South Australian musician Bradley Polain. With natural charm and candid insights, Brad shares how his early jazz gigs at age 12 paved the way for decades of live performance, studio work, and mentorship. From his no-reading teaching philosophy to his love for Zeppelin-inspired hard rock, Brad reflects on the drummers who shaped him, the unlikely beginnings of Hindley Street Country Club, and why he still ha...
2025-07-1158 min
One Dollar WordsJulian SpillaneWelcome to 1 Dollar Words, a podcast from The Sonar Network.
Today’s guest – CEO & Founder of Komi Games Julian Spillane
Podcast interviews are way more exciting with some money where those mouths are. Host Nug Nahrgang and his guest are each given secret lists of 5 random words. During the interview, for each secret word the guest gets Nug to say, they win $1. But Nug gets $1 back for each word on his list he gets the guest to say! Will the guest win $5? Will they owe Nug $5? What the hell will this interview sound like?! Listen alon...
2025-07-0956 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 7: In Conversation with Juan Rayón González about INGENIUM's Student PartnershipsIn this episode we speak with Juan Rayón González about the Student Partnerships Initiative; a dynamic programme designed to support students who want to implement innovative, co-creative, and collaborative projects across INGENIUM. In this conversation, Juan tells us about the initiative, about how students have engaged with it so far, the role of the student board, and the real-world skills, confidence, and learning outcomes it fosters. Timestamps00:00 - Opening jingle00:04 - Introduction01:09 - What has been going on for you at the 10 Days in Crete?02:22 - What is the Student Partnership initiative?03:34 - What are the priority ar...
2025-06-1220 min
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 190 - Connection, finding your passion and everyday life as a first responderLocal photographer & Chief Inspector of Katoomba police Garry Sims joins ECU Paramedic and pilot Christian (Muz) Mortensen and myself for a really balanced chat around connection, finding your passion and everyday life as a first responder. It’s a marvellous show with great continuity and content. Big thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop in LawsonMounties GroupIlanas Delicious Skin FoodWalk It OffMens TableMentoring Men. If you have a story you’d like to share why not reach out and give...
2025-05-221h 09
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 189 The Honourable Rose Jackson talks the current status of Mental Health funding, support, awareness etcThe Honourable Rose Jackson of the NSW Labour Party and Minister of Housing, Water, Homelessness, Youth and Mental Health, joins Pat Blacker (Stand By) and myself for an up to date chat around the current status of funding, support, awareness etc. Rose speaks candidly about her personal life as well as the many positive changes and developments over the past 2 years and what we have to look forward to for the future around MH. Rose opens up about being a mum, wife and the enormous responsibility of handling 5 portfolios within our State Government. She is...
2025-05-1655 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 6: Agapi Vathianaki discusses the upcoming 10 Days of INGENIUM event taking place in CreteIn this sixth instalment of the INGENIUM podcast, we look ahead to the upcoming 10 Days of INGENIUM taking place in Heraklion, Crete 🇬🇷. In this episode we speak with Agapi Vathianaki about what goes into organising such a large-scale international event — from the planning stages to the collaborative efforts that bring it all together. Agapi also discusses the unique opportunities and experiences the event offers to both staff and students. With excitement building for the Heraklion edition, this episode gives a glimpse into what participants can look forward to on the island of Crete.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:06 About Crete / University of Crete02...
2025-05-1416 min
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 188: Stride/StandBy On Accessing Local Support ServicesStride/Stand ByJosh Manzione of Stride (R) and Pat Blacker of Stand By (L) join me for a discussion of local support services within your area. Offering one on one peer support and creating a safe space for us each to open up and know it's ok to not be ok. Big thanks to Mounties GroupCortado's Coffee ShopIlanas Delicious Skin FoodWalk It OffMens TableBradley SpillaneFounder and Host
2025-05-091h 17
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 187 - Blame, self compassion, boundaries and learning to say NoJoin Pat Blacker (Stand By), Reuben Elstubb ( MYST) and myself as we unpack topics like Blame, self compassion, boundaries and learning to say NO! I really enjoyed the chat with both Pat and Reuben and I’m sure you’ll agree with me in saying it was good. Big thanks to Cortado’s Coffee shop in Lawson, Mounties Group, Walk It Off, Ilana's Delicious Skin Food & Mens Table Bradley SpillaneFounder and HostMen’s Mental Health Show 0404-077-66
2025-04-241h 11
Men's Mental Health ShowEp - 186 Self awareness, generosity, gratitude and forming “your Village”Shane (Mr Altruism) Muller and I unpack the importance of self awareness, generosity, gratitude and forming and support base for “your Village”As always huge thanks to Cortado Coffee Shop, Mounties Group, Mens Table, Walk It Off, Mentoring Men. We only and always do face to face interviews in the studio in Katoomba located in The Blue Mountains of Sydney.Thanks everyone. Bradley SpillaneFounder and HostMen’s Mental Health Show + 404-077-666
2025-04-161h 13INGENIUM PodcastEpisode 4: Conversation with Annabelle O'Grady-Kennedy (MTU) and Nic Flanagan (MTU)🎙️ Welcome to Episode 4 of the INGENIUM Podcast 🎧! In this episode guest host Annabelle O'Grady-Kennedy catches up with Nic Flanagan (MTU) to compare and discuss their experiences at the 2025 INGENIUM Winter Junior School, at XAMK in Finland 🇫🇮, (which Annabelle attended), and the Senior School in Oviedo, Spain 🇪🇸 (which Nic attended).Contact DetailsConnect with the episode host/guests:Annabelle O'Grady-Kennedy / linkedin.com/in/annabelle-o-grady-kennedy-959b37108 Nic Flanagan / linkedin.com/in/nic-flanagan-4364a829a Connect with the hosts: Thomas Broderick / thomas-broderick-mtu Jeremiah Spillane / jeremiah-spillane-9b508a18
2025-04-0753 minINGENIUM PodcastEpisode 3: Tiina Parkkonen, Cai Weaver & Noora Juuti (XAMK)🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3 of the INGENIUM Podcast 🎧! In this episode, your hosts Jeremiah Spillane (MTU) and Thomas Broderick (MTU) catch up with Tiina Parkkonen, Cai Weaver and Noora Jutti from XAMK, University of Applied Sciences in Finland 🇫🇮.In this episode, Tiina, Cai and Noora, tell us about their work on microcredentials, the Education Labs, the INGENIUM Staff Academy, lifelong learning (WP5) and more.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Tiina, Cai and Noora introduce themselves and their roles03:25 - Overview of WP504:05 - Why is it important that universities invest in lifelong learning? 05:08 - INGENIUM's definition of microcredentials08:17 - Three models of microcreden...
2025-03-2427 min
Men's Mental Health ShowEp - 185 Greg Farmilo, Big Blue BBQ and Prostate CancerIn this episode Pat Blacker from Standby and I go head first into a lengthy and deep discussion around diagnosis of cancer, family, altruism, coping skills and the pure courage and strength that this wonderful man Greg Farmilo has. Greg has stage 4 Prostate Cancer. He was diagnosed back in 2021. It’s the final episode that follows the previous 2 in support for the upcoming Big Blue BBQ being held on Thursday March 20th in Leura in the Blue Mountains, at the Fairmont Resort. Please call Greg direct for your tickets now on 0427 833 851As always massive shout out and t...
2025-03-131h 10INGENIUM PodcastEpisode 2: Conversations with Ines Nikšić (Uni. of Skövde) and Lisa Riedel (HKA)🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of the INGENIUM Podcast 🎧! In this episode, your hosts Jeremiah Spillane (MTU) and Thomas Broderick (MTU) catch up Ines Nikšić (University of Skövde) and Lisa Riedel (HKA, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences) who attended the February, 2025 INGENIUM Winter School at XAMK University’s Mikkeli campus in Finland 🇫🇮.Ines shares insights into her role mentoring students at the Winter School, her perspective on the benefits of intercultural collaboration, and her experience with INGENIUM’s WP9.Lisa discusses her role as Work Package Coordinator for the INGENIUM European Campus, the importance of staff and student collaboration, and introduces us to...
2025-03-0328 minMen's Mental Health ShowEP 182 - Influence, Support and LabelsInfluence, support and labels. Author and founder of Your Unique Edge and of Safe Watch, Shane Muller joins Life Coach John Milham and I to unpack another action packed episode full of terrific content and discussion from 3 different perspectives. Bradley SpillaneFounder and HostMen’s Mental Health Show
2025-02-211h 16
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 179 - The importance of Community. Then Penny shares her journey around recovery.Brad Spillane is joined by Penny Holdbrook who shares her journey around recovery, in the second half of the show. Nic Danta provides thoughtful, musical interludes, and NSW Chief Isnpector Garry Sims talks about the importance of community and how a quote from Sir Robert Peel resonates with him.
2025-02-0148 min
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 178 - Role Models, Positive InfluenceTerrific show with host Brad Spillane and guests including Shane Muller, author of "Your Unique Edge", life coach John Miller, and local singer, songwriter Nic Danta.
Today we acknowledge the first anniversary of the passing of Boudi Maassen. Nic brings us a beautiful poem to acknowledge the Boudster, while Shane and John bring up the power of positive influence.
2025-01-231h 20
Men's Mental Health ShowEp 177 - Suicide Prevention and Post Suicide SupportBrad Spillane speaks with Jo Kain, from Grand Pacific Health who is setting up a Suicide Prevention Service in the Nepean, NSW area. Also with Brad and Jo in the studio is Pat Blacker, who is with a mob called Stand By, who provide post suicide support in the Nepean / Blue Mountains area. Pat and Brad plan to do a number of shows this year with the Men's Mental Health Show as Stand By have decided to throw their support behind the show.
(This episode begins with a brief chat between Brad and RBM89.1FM presenter Ron...
2025-01-221h 23
Enjoy Quantity of Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseCoxsackie: The Life and Death of Prison Reform - Joseph F. SpillaneListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Coxsackie: The Life and Death of Prison ReformAuthor: Joseph F. SpillaneNarrator: AutoFormat: UnabridgedLength: 11:08:09Language: EnglishRelease date: 07-16-2024Publisher: BookwireGenres: History, North AmericaSummary:Should prisons attempt reform and uplift inmates or, by means of principled punishment, deter them from further wrongdoing? This debate has raged in Western Europe and in the United States at least since the late eighteenth century.
Joseph F. Spillane examines the failure...
2024-07-1611h 08
BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesPETER ALLAN, THE HONEY BADGERS DRUMMER. PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVALS4 E5 Peter Allan joins BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator Di Spillane to discuss his band The Honey Badgers and what they will be doing at this year's Port Noarlunga Blues Festival.
If you have been listening to this season’s episodes you would be very aware by now that the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival commences next week on Friday the 24th of November.
Peter Allan has been an integral part of the roots and blues music scene for many years here in South Australia, not only
as a performer, but also th...
2023-11-1615 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesZKYE COMPSON-HARRIS. ZKYE & DAMO PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL 2023.S4 E4 ZKYE Compson-Harris. Zkye & Damo Port Noarlunga Blues Festival 2023.
Listen for the BAND IT ABOUT scoop announcement during this episode!
Zkye is a 2x SA Blues Awards Female Vocalist of the year, whose powerhouse vocals have earned rave reviews and a devoted following of fans both here in Australia and overseas.
Zkye will be performing at the Port Noarlunga Blues festival in duo mode with her partner and fellow Zkye Blue Band member Damien Steele-Scott, accompanying on acoustic guitar, entertaining the audience performing a selection of original and blues and rock classics.
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2023-11-0915 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesCHRIS FINNEN AMBASSADOR of the PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVALS4 E3 Chris Finnen joins Di Spillane to discuss this year's Port Noarlunga Blues Festival.
About Chris; Chris began to play the guitar when he was 10. Migrating with his parents from the UK to Australia in the late 60’s, it was in the state of Victoria that he started his 'musical apprenticeship' - learning how to play and getting gigs where he could. In 1970 he met long-time collaborator and friend Phil Manning, who he has played with numerous times over the years. He has performed in various bands or created his own, and when not performing, touring, an...
2023-11-0213 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesPORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL STEVE EALES INTERVIEWS4 E2 Multi Award Winning Singer/Songwriter/ and Multi-Instrumentalist Steve Eales of Steve Eales and The Open Road is this weeks BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series guest.
During this weeks episode Podcast Host/Creator Di Spillane asks Steve what he will be performing during his first appearance at the festival, has an in depth conversation with Steve about songwriting and the songwriters workshop that he will be holding, and Di even manages to ask Steve a couple of questions that nobody has ever asked him before!
Steve will be holding a Songwriters Workshop during...
2023-10-2620 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesPORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL Interview with SUEDAN, Sue and Danny FilmerS4 E1 PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL, Interview with Sue and Danny Filmer from SUEDAN.
Danny and Sue Filmer join host/creator Di Spillane for Season Four Episode One of the limited series of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series to discuss their involvement in this year’s Port Noarlunga Blues Festival which runs over 3 days starting on Friday the 24th of November 2023.
Dan and Sue are members of the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival committee and they join me to discuss the planning and their experiences as new members on the committee who have been as...
2023-10-1921 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesAnnouncing Season 4 Port Noarlunga Blues Festival 2023 InterviewsSeason 4 of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series starts Friday the 20th of October, 2023. This limited season will include interviews with some of the organisers and performers for this year's Port Noarlunga Blues Festival which starts on Friday the 24th of November running through to Sunday the 26th of November 2023.
The Port Noarlunga Blues Festival launched in November 2017 with performances from over 40 bands and artists, and due to the success of that launch, the Business and Tourism Association special committee, formed an incorporated organisation to develop the festival into an annual event.
Various local...
2023-10-1900 min
Build A Better BusinessTo Scale from Six to Seven Figures, You Need Strategy and Financial Savvy - Not More Customers or More Offers. Coach Lori SpillaneAll too often the guidance given to grow your coaching business is to create more offers, raise your prices, source more clients, get more specific on who your ideal client is, and conduct more webinars and challenges so that your ideal client will find you, like you, and hire you. These tactics work and have their place in the growth of your business, but there are other ways to grow as well.
Lori Spillane coaches six figure businesses on how to scale to seven figures without the focus on any of these things. Instead...
2023-06-131h 25Men's Mental Health ShowEp 117 - Delightful lifeMMHS 16/05/23 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show, I talk with fellow presenter Robyn Catchlove about her book 'Somewhere Down a Crazy River' and her delightful approach to life.
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2023-05-161h 18
Creative PrinciplesEp396 - James Traylor & Max Collins, Authors ’Spillane - King of Pulp Fiction’When James Traylor and Max Collins found out that they were both writing a book about author Mickey Spillane, they decided to collaborate rather than compete. For the first time ever, Traylor and Collins have completed the first biography on Spillane.
The description reads, “Beginning in 1947 with I, the Jury, and continuing with his next six novels, Spillane quickly amassed a readership in the tens of millions, becoming the bestselling novelist in the history of American publishing. Surrounded by controversy for the overt violence and suggestive sexual content of his iconic Mike Hammer private eye novels, Spillane was loathed by cr...
2023-03-0840 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E9 ROGER SMITH Harmonica Teacher and Player for The BluescastersRoger Smith is a South Australian harmonica player who has been playing with his Blues/Rock band The Bluescasters for the past 16 years. Roger began his musical journey playing the djembe in a world music band called 'Fuego' with his good friend Glen Reynolds. Roger has always loved the blues and was really interested in learning how to play the harmonica, so he eventually decided to go and have some lessons at WEA with John Hastwell. A few years later he heard about an eclectic jam session that was happening at Bookends Bookshop on Unley Road which he began...
2022-10-1537 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E8 SNOOKS LA VIE Formerly the frontman of The Deliverymen, The Hiptones, Snooks La Vie & The Reprise, The Fabulous Rumble'ators, currently with Romaldo’s Groove, The Dirty Roots Band, and moreS3 E8 Snooks La Vie (Paul Wimbles) is a South Australian born blues/soul/country vocalist and harmonica player who first began to play the harmonica after finding a brand new Hohner Marine band harmonica that was underneath a former partners bed. He began to teach himself how to play whilst sitting outside in his Monaro. He first started out playing on the local scene with a punk band called The Enemy, and switched to playing the blues after his work mate Rubes suggested that he give this genre a try. The pair started out playing together at work...
2022-10-081h 01BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator Di Spillane's interview for “The Underground Railroad”, her debut blues/gospel single, released on the 22nd of September, 2022.Bonus Episode; BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator Di Spillane released her debut blues/gospel single “The Underground Railroad” on the 22nd of September to raise Narcolepsy awareness on World Narcolepsy Day. In this episode, you will hear Di Spillane being interviewed by Zofia Dendunnen from PBAFM and then by Julie Reynolds whose community radio network program 'Saturday Breakfast with Julie Reynolds', is aired on over 30 community radio stations across Australia. “The Underground Railroad” is available to purchase on bandcamp, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.
To purchase on Apple Music:: https://music.apple.com...
2022-10-0125 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E7 DAVID BLIGHT, Harmonica player for Cold Chisel, The Flyers, Mick Kidd and David Blight, SA Music Hall of Fame, Artist work painter/sculptor, & John Martins Christmas Pageant FloatsSouth Australian-born musician DAVID BLIGHT is without a doubt one of Australia’s premier harmonica players. There aren’t too many people in Australia who are not familiar with the harmonica playing of David Blight. Every time you hear that favorite of Australia’s rock anthems, KHE SANH by Cold Chisel you will hear David’s distinctive harp lines weaving in and out behind Jimmy Barnes’ vocals. He was and still is Cold Chisels harp player of choice and has recorded and toured with the band collectively and individually throughout the years. During this interview, David shares his musical journey fr...
2022-09-2444 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E6 NATHAN DAWSON Harmonica player for The Sey Boys Blues Band and The Shuffle Shack, former bands include Oz Blues, Vic Bitter Blues, Greasy Gravy, The Customlines, and Rubes and the High RollersNathan Dawson was 17 when he first decided to start learning how to play the harmonica. A couple of his friends had begun to jam together and he wanted to join them, so he dug out the harmonica that he had given to his dad and began to teach himself how to play. Since then, Nathan has performed with many South Australian bands during his musical career including; Oz Blues, Vic Bitters Blues Band, Greasy Gravy, Lara and the Shakers, The Customlines, Rubes and the High Rollers, Nate and Rubes, The Shuffle Shack, The Valcos, House Reckers, and is currently...
2022-09-1718 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E5 WILL KALLINDERIS aka Harpin' Will K - Solo Performer playing Harmonica/Guitar/Singer/Songwriter, former bands Star Step Evolution, The Young Sequoias, Cal Williams Jr.Will Kallinderis aka Harpin’ Will K joins Di Spillane this week to discuss his musical journey, a journey that has followed him from Ottawa, Edmonton Alberta, Vancouver, and since 2005 South Australia. Will Kallinderis aka 'Harpin’ Will K' is a singer-songwriter who performs a lively mix of original roots, funk, and blues. Emerging in 2016 with his debut solo album Last Of The Singing Peace Chiefs, a collection of acoustic guitar-driven songs, full-throttled harmonica soloing, and backup harmony vocals. More recently he has been revisiting early influences to create a repertoire of raw ‘n’ gritty stripped-back blues. Will’s been performing on the loc...
2022-09-1048 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E4 KAREN PATER Harmonica/Percussion for THE RIVER RATS, previous bands include BILLY GOAT BOOGIE and Heather Frahn & the Moonlight TideKaren Pater was born in Sydney, spent her teenage/early-mid adult life in Perth, and in recent years moved to South Australia settling in the Fleurieu Peninsular. Despite taking up playing the harmonica initially whilst living in Perth, initially inspired to play this instrument after seeing Matt Taylor play, and Matt encouraging her to continue playing, Karen eventually became frustrated by the lack of ways to learn how to play. The pre-internet days meant relying on learning to play by ear whilst listening to records, and eventually, life got busy with work and other commitments, so apart from jamming...
2022-09-0335 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E3 BOBBY BLUES Harmonica and Percussionist for The Harmonics - Funky Swinging Rhythm and Blues Band, Former Bands: The Toe Jammers, The Global Artichokes, The String Breakers, & Blu Stu BandSouth Australian harmonica/percussionist Bobby Blues joins me this week to share his musical journey for the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series.
Bobby whose given name is Greg Carmody, received his first harmonica when he was 8 years old, he played with it for a while and then put it away. It wasn't until he was 21 that he rediscovered that harmonica in a cupboard in his room, and this time he decided to teach himself how to play it. He joined his first band 'The Toe Jammers' in 1982, who changed their name to 'The Global Artichokes' in 1984...
2022-08-2755 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E2 DANNY FILMER: Singer Songwriter, Cigar Box Guitar, and Harmonica player for the South Australian duo SUEDAN.Multi-instrumentalist Danny Filmer joins me to discuss his musical journey for this week's episode of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series. Danny, born at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), and raised in Blackwood, South Australia, was the youngest of three children. His older sister played the piano and whenever she wasn't at home, Danny would use that opportunity to hop on and play. Unfortunately, in the 70s when his sister decided to move out, she took her piano with her, but luckily for Danny, a family friend Steve Goss who was also a musician, gave him his first...
2022-08-2044 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS3 E1 MARK SNOAD is the Harmonica player for AP D'Antonio and the Captain Kidd Band, the YouBlues Band, and Don't Tell JoeS3 E1 Mark Snoad is a South Australian-born Hohner Harmonica player who despite having played from a young age, didn't actually join his first official band (AP D'Antonio and the Captain Kidd Band) until 2019. Mark began carrying his harmonica in his pocket and taking any opportunity to jump up and play at a party, at a jam, or with a band during the late 70s, managing to play often at the Ramsgate Hotel with Dr. Zen and the Interns. Mark has played with many musicians and bands here in Adelaide including; The Rock Doctor's, Tongue in Cheek, The Zensationals...
2022-08-1327 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesTrailer for Season 3 of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesSeason 3 of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series is coming soon. For the next season, I will be chatting with South Australian harmonica players. If you have or still do play the harmonica in a band from South Australia and would like to be interviewed for season 3 please get in touch with me. You can locate my email address and BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Facebook page to send a message on the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Linktree: https://linktr.ee/banditaboutpodcastseries I look forward to releasing the first episode of season 3 very soon.
2022-07-0901 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E85 20 QUESTIONS in 2 MINUTES, Guest Drummers; PAUL BUTLER, DANNY LEO, JOHN MCDERMOTT, BOB REID, THOMAS CRESCITELLI, & MICHAEL MARINOBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Guest Drummers playing 20 QUESTIONS in 2 MINUTES this week are; Paul Butler E59, Danny Leo E64, John McDermott E65, Bob Reid E66, Thomas Crescitelli E67, and Michael Marino E68. Two of my guests get through all 20 questions within the 2 minutes but only one of them wins!
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2022-06-1818 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E80 ANDREANNA MASSACCI, drummer for Rose Clouseau, Keeskea, Ebony Emili, and Dulce Adl. Girls Rock! Adelaide, Amazing Drumming Monkeys, session drummer for various acts including NELSON DIALECTAndreanna Massacci first became interested in drumming when she was 5 after having a go on her cousins drum kit, her mother noticed how easily she was able to play and decided to book Andreanna in for drum lessons. Andreanna continued having private lessons while attending school as well as studying music at school. The first band that she joined was called Retriever, who were included on a line-up in 2018 that changed the path of her musical journey, since then she has played with various original bands here in South Australia.
Andreanna studied in Mount Gambier at The...
2022-05-1451 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E79 MADELEINE COSSEY Drummer for Adelaide bands 'THE VAINS' and 'SLIPPERY PEOPLE'Madeleine Cossey joins Di Spillane in The Engine Room this week to discuss her musical journey for the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series.
Although South Australian born Madeleine Cossey hasn't been playing in bands for very long she has certainly made a great start to her musical journey, playing in 2 original Adelaide bands, 'The Vains' and 'Slippery People'. Madeleine is a drum teacher and has recently performed in the Tabor Music Department's Adelaide Fringe event 'GLOW Funk in the dark', as well as being one of the 100+ drummers that accompanied Dancenorth's NOISE production at this years...
2022-05-0752 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E78 STEVEN SMITH Drummer for The Australian Alice Cooper Show, Zilli Cymbals Artist, Bassist for The Rock Hudson Ensemble and RokhouseSteven Smith joins Di Spillane in The Engine Room this week for the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series to discuss his musical journey. Although has been drumming since his teens, he began his playing career during the 80s as a bassist. In the 90s he joined 'The Funky Leftovers' as their drummer, and has since played in a variety of bands in South Australia, Melbourne, and Perth as either a bassist or a drummer, playing in various genres from Top 40, Rock, Thrash Metal, and Country. Steve is currently the drummer for 'The Australian Alice Cooper Show', and the...
2022-04-3041 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E77 SEAN KEMP, Drummer for SURVIVING SHARKS, former drummer for Tendahook, Blindside, Apocalyptic Genocide, Not Only But Also, and Session Drummer for various artists.S2 E77 Sean Kemp joins Di Spillane in The Engine Room to discuss his musical journey thus far. Sean began drumming when he was 17, playing in various bands with his brother Drew, he also played football in the SANFL league (the Eagles and the Roosters) until he was 20, prior to deciding to concentrate on drumming professionally. He has played Pearl Drums for 26 or 27 years. Started recording drums at age 21 and has since played on over 27 recordings. He is also a songwriter and performs as a solo artist. As a drummer Sean has toured Australia, played festivals such as Vans...
2022-04-2347 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E76 20 QUESTIONS IN 2 MINUTES, Guest Drummers: Jim Bailey, Matt Jonsson, Craig Lauritsen, Alex Flood, Jerry Tee, Gary Burrows, Kyle Sambell, Swanee (John Swan), Mick Giuffreda, and Eddie PollardS2 E76 20 Questions in 2 Minutes from Episodes 43 to 52. Happy EASTER and welcome to a repurposed episode of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series. I realise that many of my listeners will have a lot on over the Easter long weekend, hopefully that includes supporting and or playing live music! As I only have 5 interviews left for The Engine Room series I have decided to release another episode from the 20 Questions in 2 Minutes segment from my previous interviews. But, as it is a long weekend, I have compiled 10 instead of the 5 that I normally do. Season 2 Episodes 43 to 52 guests...
2022-04-1629 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E75 WILLI GUTWEIN; Drummer for Loaded Billy, Song Writer, Live Audio Engineer, and owner and specialist audio engineer at LOUDTOYS Studio. Previously the drummer for Taurus Run and Dawn Patrol..Willi Gutwein joins me in The Engine Room this week to discuss his musical journey which began in Adelaide and eventually led to him living and working as both a musician and a sound engineer for over 20 years in Sydney. Willi is a founding member of and the drummer for the original Adelaide Hard Rock band 'Loaded Billy', as well as the owner and specialist audio engineer at 'Loudtoys Studio'. Willi is a highly respected live audio engineer with over 30 years’ experience working with many of the biggest names in Australian music along with many international artists. Willi is al...
2022-04-091h 00BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E74 KYM WARNER, Founding member of 'The Greencards' (Austin, Texas), 3 x Grammy nominee, and four-time Australian Mandolin Champion KYM WARNER has come home to South Australia.KYM WARNER; After spending 21 years living and performing in the U.S – Kym Warner (four-time Australian Mandolin Champion, multi-instrumentalist and 3 x Grammy nominee) has returned home to South Australia, and is this weeks BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series guest musician. Kym is an Australian musician, record producer, and a founding member of the American bluegrass band The Greencards. Kym Warner was raised in South Australia and was an aspiring bluegrass musician (unusual in Australia at the time), inheriting the love of this music from his father, the early Australian bluegrass pioneer Trev Warner.
Prior to moving to...
2022-04-0234 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E73 20 Questions in 2 Minutes; Episodes 38 Laurie Kennedy, 39 James Judd, 40 Rick Kent, 41 Rob Boundy, and 42 John ApplebyThis week I am replaying the 20 Questions in 2 Minutes segment of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series from Episodes 38 Laurie Kennedy, 39 James Judd, 40 Rick Kent, 41 Rob Boundy, and 42 John Appleby. I realise that due to the length of some of the interviews that not everyone listens to this segment, so by compiling 5 guests interviews at a time, it makes it a short, fun episode for you to enjoy. I put a post on my BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Facebook and Instagram pages last week to let everyone know that I am winding up Series 2, and to...
2022-03-2515 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E72 20 Questions in 2 Minutes with guest drummers from episodes 32 - 37; Andrew (Andy) Griffiths, Mick Rajan, Ben Riley, Moni Lashes, and Steve ToddThis week I am replaying the 20 Questions in 2 Minutes segment of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series from Episodes 32 Andrew (Andy) Griffiths, 33 Mick Rajan, 34 Ben Riley, 35 Moni Lashes, and 37 Steve Todd. I realise that due to the length of some of the interviews that not everyone listens to this segment, so by compiling 5 guests interviews at a time, it makes it a short, fun episode for you to enjoy. One of my guests makes it through all 20 questions within the 2 minutes, and another only just missed making it before the timer went off! Episode 36 is not included as...
2022-03-1815 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E71 GREG CLARK, Drummer, Vocalist, Radio, TV, MC, Support Act South Australian Branch, Advertising Legend, and owner of Greg Clark ProductionsBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Guest Greg Clark is a radio, TV, and advertising legend in South Australia. He’ll be remembered by many as one of the hot jocks of the 80s, spinning discs and taking requests on radio, as well as venturing into various TV shows that married current radio stars with music and chatter. Since then, he forged a career voicing and producing commercials for his own business Greg Clark Productions. Greg joined his first band while in High School, they were originally called 'Brink Water', and changed their name to 'Vancouver' a few years la...
2022-03-111h 10BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E70 JULIAN PERROTTA, Drummer/Percussionist/Drum Teacher at JP Drums & Percussion, Zep Boys, Vermantics, Smile Pepper, Day Drive, Fighting For Everlong, Five Against One, and Rocket Rob TrioJulian Perrotta joins me in The Engine Room this week to discuss his musical journey for the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series. Julian was born in South Australia and was first inspired to play the guitar as his father played. He soon discovered that he preferred drums and he received his first set of drums when he was around the age of 11. His first drum teacher was Jamie Adams who was someone that his dad knew through his local church. When Julian was in year 10 he began to have lessons again and by year 12 realised that this was...
2022-03-0441 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E69 JOSHUA BALDWIN Drummer/Artist, Adelaide City Council Award Most Outstanding Jazz Honours Graduate, THE JOSH BALDWIN QUARTET, Kym Purling Trio, Max Savage Blues Band, Louise Blackwell (Fringe).Joshua (Josh) Baldwin; Drummer/Artist joins me in The Engine Room this week to discuss his musical journey. Josh was born in to an artistic family and he spent much of his childhood drawing and reading art books. He began to learn the drums while attending Magill primary school which had a really strong music program run by Ruth Bone. His parents encouraged him to play and sent him to have lessons with Dennis Johnson. A couple of years later he received his first set of drums at the age of 10. After completing High School he studied music at...
2022-02-2545 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E68 MICHAEL MARINO Drummer for Divebar Youth, Ella & Sienna Music, Lazaro Ernesto Numa Pompa, and Claudia Migliaccio MusicMichael Marino joins me in The Engine Room this week to discuss his musical journey. Michael is the son of the most popular guest that I have interviewed so far this season Mario Marino (S2 E4). Michael was born to be a drummer, his dad Mario Marino even mentioned this during his interview earlier this season. Michael was drawn to drums from a very young age and spent his time bashing away on pots, pans, ice cream containers, and Lego until he finally received his own junior kit. Although Michael's dad is a drummer himself, he has never forced...
2022-02-1828 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E67 THOMAS CRESCITELLI; Red Cymbals Australia Ambassador, 2021 Drum Off Australia Junior Champion and Global FinalistThis weeks BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series guest drummer is 11 year old Thomas Crescitelli. Although Thomas is still quite young, he has already achieved a lot. Thomas is the 2021 Drum Off Australia Junior Champion and Global Finalist, and is also a Red Cymbals Australia Ambassador! Thomas started out playing on an electric kit when he was 4, switching to an acoustic kit when he began to have lessons with Peter Gore from the Adelaide Drum Academy when he was 7. In 2021 he did the AMEB GRADE 3 ROCK SCHOOL DRUM EXAM (skipping grade 1 & 2) and received a MERIT. His dad started taking...
2022-02-1123 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E66 BOB REID; Former Dunedin, NZ, drummer and 'The Sharks' (NSW), and Adelaide bands 'Eat Your Lips Off', and 'Let It Roll'. Currently for 'Blue Print' and 'Dr Pocket'. Vintage Drum Restorer.S2 E66 Bob Reid; Born and raised in Dunedin, NZ, Bob's band scored a minor 'hit' on local Dunedin radio in 1978. They released a further two singles on their own label with one song reaching the national NZ top 5 for several weeks. The band Toured NZ extensively, including with 'Split Enz' in 1979 for their "Wiata" album promotion, which was sold in Australia as "Corroboree" They also played at the 'Sweetwaters Festival' on opening night to an estimated 80,000 audience.
The band moved to Sydney in 1980 and played the NSW scene for about a year before Bob departed and...
2022-02-041h 00BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E64 DANNY LEO is the Former Drummer for KING OF THE NORTH, and the ZEP BOYS. Current Drummer for FOREST OF GNOMES, & FLUFF. Singer/Songwriter at LION MUSICDanny Leo joins me in 'The Engine Room' to discuss his musical journey. Youngest of 3 musical boys (others are guitarists) raised in Croydon, South Australia, Danny always found himself drawn to drums and listening to his favorite band at the time 'KISS'. He received his first pair of sticks when he was 6 from one of his brothers friends who was a drummer and this sparked his desire to play. Danny was given his first kit at age 9 from the drummer at the church that the family attended, and his parents to this day dislike this particular friend as Danny...
2022-01-211h 10BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator Di Spillane is Hosting HIT THAT Hit Musical Bingo at the Benjamin On Franklin Hotel on the Thursday the 3rd of FebruaryDi Spillane the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator is thrilled to announce that Hit That Hit Musical Bingo will be returning to the Benjamin On Franklin Hotel Beer Garden on Thursday the 3rd of February!
Hit That Hit Musical Bingo is Free to Play, and Winners receive Hotel Vouchers for coming First, Second, and Third!
Register to play at 6:30PM Round 1 Starts at 7:00PM
The Hit That Hit Musical Bingo Themes for February are: Hit That Love Hit (as it's nearly Valentines Day) and Aussie Hits (as this event is a...
2022-01-2000 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E63 BAND IT ABOUT (Di Spillane) and guest Paul Sharman; an in-depth discussion regarding 'Covid-19's ongoing impact on the South Australian Music Industry' under the Marshall Liberal GovernmentBackground: The City of Adelaide has a diverse and rich music heritage which was internationally recognised in December 2015 when Adelaide was designated a City of Music by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Adelaide is the first, and only, designated UNESCO City of Music in Australia, an acknowledgment of the breadth, depth and vibrancy of the city's music culture, its international reach, its history and its aspirations. This recognition highlights Adelaide as a city of excellence for music making, education, community involvement and events. Music is one of humanity’s most powerful forms of expression, and creative industries are an im...
2022-01-141h 00BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E62 20 Questions in 2 Minutes Guest Drummers are: Travis Dragani, Darren Lee, Ken Chenery, Paul Sharman, and Sue Filmer. This week one of the guests answers all 20!S2 E62 20 Questions in 2 Minutes from Episodes 21, 25, 26, 29, and 30. Welcome to another repurposed episode of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series. While I am taking a break for a few weeks, this is your opportunity to catch up on the many episodes that are available. I am releasing mini episodes, repurposing the 20 Questions in 2 Minutes segment from earlier interviews. I realise that due to the length of some of the interviews that not everyone listens to this segment, so by compiling 5 guests interviews at a time, it makes it a short, fun episode for you to enjoy.
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2022-01-0716 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E61 20 QUESTIONS IN 2 MINUTES; Guest Drummers From Episodes 16 to 20: Liv Bafile, Mark Meyer, John Yacka, John Stephens, and Eli Green.S2 E61 20 Questions in 2 Minutes from Episodes 16 to 20. Happy New Year and welcome to another repurposed episode of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series. While I am taking a break for a few weeks, this is your opportunity to catch up on the many episodes that are available. I am releasing mini episodes, repurposing the 20 Questions in 2 Minutes segment from earlier interviews. I realise that due to the length of some of the interviews that not everyone listens to this segment, so by compiling 5 guests interviews at a time, it makes it a short, fun episode for you...
2021-12-3117 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E60 20 Questions in 2 minutes from Episodes 11 - 15: Drummers Lachie Durrans, Joe Turtur, John Reynolds, Bradley Polain, and Ben ToddMerry Christmas to all of my BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series listener's and guests. Having released an episode every week for over a year, and being busy working throughout the past month as Mrs Claus, I have decided to take a few weeks off from interviewing. I am using this break as an opportunity to allow new listeners to catch up on the many episodes that are available, and will be releasing mini episodes by repurposing the 20 Questions in 2 minutes segment from my earlier interviews. I realise that due to the length of some of the interviews that...
2021-12-2416 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E58 DYLAN DI PALO, Metalcore Drummer for SWEET ANARCHY, SASHA, SIGNV/S, and DAYS OF DECEIT. AUSTRALIAN ROCK & METAL INSTITUTE 'ARMI' Drum TeacherAdelaide Metalcore Drummer Dylan Di Palo joins me in The Engine Room this week to discuss his musical journey. Dylan initially wanted to learn guitar, but as his older brother Tyler had already begun to have guitar lessons, he decided to choose another instrument to enable the brothers to jam together. Dylan initially started out on a practice pad when he was 7, and once he had established that he definitely wanted to continue with the drums, his parents then purchased his first set if drums for him when he was 8. Dylan had private lessons initially with 'Whiskey Harbour' drummer...
2021-12-1038 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E55 JOHN MASON, Drummer for BAD PRESS, ZILLI CYMBALS Australia Endorsed Cymbal Artist. Former Drummer for Jam Company, Tall Hairy Cats, Dark Water, Full Tilt Janis, Woodstock Revolution, and FEVERJohn Mason's musical journey began when he started playing drums at age 23, after buying his first drum kit from John Reynolds, he taught himself to play. John joined his first Adelaide band 'Jam Company' with his brother and brother in law in 1984, then in 1986 he joined 'Tall Hairy Cats' (THC), he filled in with the Barflys whenever they needed him, and was lucky enough to be part of a live VHS recording, done at the Front Page, which was run by Dino Jag at the time. He went on to play with 'Fineline' in 1989, followed by 'Dark Water' in 1992...
2021-11-1948 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E52 EDWARD (Eddie) POLLARD Adelaide Drummer 'Oblong', 'Holler & The Bones', and 'The Hoverchords'.Edward Pollard (Eddie) joins me in 'The Engine Room' to discuss his musical journey which begun when he was in primary school. Ed fell in love with the drums after watching a school friend play. He jammed with various friends over the years and joined his first band 'Oblong' in the early 90s. Ed met Paul Macleod (who I interviewed in season 1) while they were both working in the APY lands, they put on various shows for the community during their time there. Paul contacted Ed when he was putting together the blues band 'Holler & The Bones'. I first...
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BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesPBAFM interview promoting the upcoming 'GREG’S WISH' Event, A TVC Musical Extravaganza to Celebrate the Life of Greg Truman, at The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel (The Gov), Sunday October 17th, 2021.rOn Monday the 11th of October, Adelaide guitarist Bob Balsamo and BAND IT ABOUT host Di Spillane were interviewed by Zofia Dendunnen on her weekly PBAFM community radio program 'Manic Monday', to discuss the 'Greg's Wish' Event which is being held at 'The Gov' on Sunday the 17th of October. Many thanks to Zofia for giving us this opportunity to share our event with her audience, and for allowing me to use the audio for this bonus podcast episode.
About the event: 'Greg's Wish' A TVC Musical Extravaganza to Celebrate the Life of Greg Truman who sadly...
2021-10-1218 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesMATT JONSSON Trolla Bolla Snatcha Razoo, CLOWNS OF DECADENCE, FESTERED VESTOONS, THE DEADLY CHINA DOLLS, and HOUSE OF BUGS.S2 E44 Matt Jonsson aka Trolla Bolla Snatcha Razoo, CLOWNS OF DECADENCEjoins host Di Spillane to discuss his musical journey and artistic heritage on the BAND IT ABOUT Podcast Series. Born in Sweden, Matt emigrated to Australia with his family in 1972. Matt spent 10 years as the drummer in the popular Punk/Rock Adelaide Band the CLOWNS OF DECADENCE, and was for the most part responsible for all the amazing artwork that the band used both in the elaborate stage props as well as on album covers and posters. The band formed in 1988 from 3 former members...
2021-09-041h 04BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E39 JAMES (JIM) JUDD is The Engine Room Guest Drummer who spent 15 years as a Fully Sponsored Motorcycle Factory Rider for Honda Australia.James Judd has played in many Adelaide bands including: Broken Brick, Ralph Richard Quintet, Gini & The Groove, The Toe Jammers, Sons Of MOD, and The Fleurieu Bluesbreakers. James took a break from music and spent 15 years of that time as a Fully Sponsored Motorcycle Rider, winning around 100 races. He competed mainly in Endurance Races and was a Factory Rider for Honda Australia, competing in Unlimited Championship, Bathurst, and the first Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in 1989, held at Phillip Island.
Since returning to drumming, James has played mainly in Blues bands, and currently plays with the Rock 'n' Roll band The R...
2021-07-311h 03BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E33 MICK RAJAN Engine Room Guest Drummer; David Blight and The Flyers, ELEVEN & Back In Black - A tribute to AC/DCFor the past 25 years Mick Rajan has been the drummer for a number of well-known bands in South Australia including 'Just Strait', 'David Blight and The Flyers', 'Rob Riley Band', 'The Jukebox Kings', 'Back In Black - A tribute to AC/DC, and has recently switched from being behind the sound desk to sitting behind the kit for 'ELEVEN.'
David Blight and The Flyers have recently reformed and will be performing at the Semaphore Workers Club on the 27th of June. Tickets are available through trybooking. ELEVEN have recently released their debut album "JUST BEFORE ELEVEN" a...
2021-06-191h 05BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E28 PAUL JIMMY SHARMAN The Engine Room Drummer & Manager of Australia's Longest Running 'ROLLING STONES' TRIBUTE; 'SATISFACTION'Paul Sharman had a happy childhood despite growing up poor, living on an old farm, situated on largely arid land. Since joining his first band in High School, Paul has been involved in the South Australian music scene ever since. Drumming in a variety of bands, managing, and promoting his, as well as other bands. Paul is one of the few remaining original members of the highly successful and longest running 'Rolling Stones' tributes in Australia, 'SATISFACTION - THE STONES SHOW' and he doesn't look anywhere near retiring from the music industry yet. Paul owns the Best Man Cave...
2021-05-151h 07BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E25 Preview of Drummer DARREN LEE's interview discussing what it's like Touring with the "BAY CITY ROLLERS"During the interview I ask Darren what it's like Touring with Les McKeown's "BAY CITY ROLLERS", this is part of his response. The full interview will be available to listen to tomorrow morning, Saturday May 1st from 9am (Adelaide, South Australian time.)
I recorded this interview on April 15, Darren absolutely Loved being in the "BAY CITY ROLLERS", and sadly with the recent passing of Les McKeown on the 20th of April, this has now come to an end.
Darren has provided music from the last "Bay City Rollers" Tour, which was in Canada in March 2020...
2021-04-3000 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E21 Travis Dragani Trailer "Can't Say No"Travis Dragani joins Band It About podcast series host Di Spillane, in The Engine Room this weekend. Don't miss hearing Travis share his journey to becoming one of the busiest drummers on the Australian music scene. He has performed all over Australia, Europe, USA, Indonesia & UAE. Travis has played drums for and toured with the following bands and artists.
The Superjesus 2019 - National Australian Tour in support of the new single, The Impossible. Toured Brazil performing in Sao Paulo & Juqueí Beach. Toured nationally on the Under The Southern Stars Festival. 2018 - 25 date national tour in support of the...
2021-04-0801 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesPreview of S2 E20, Eli Green joins host Di Spillane in The Engine RoomAdelaide drummer Eli Green joins me this week in The Engine Room S2E20 to discuss his amazing career. Eli is the drummer for Life Pilot, the touring drummer for a band that first formed in the 80s, many years prior to Eli being born, he joined The Mark of Cain in 2013 and has been their touring drummer ever since. Eli has recorded and toured with many solo artists and works regularly as a professional session drummer and music educator.
Eli shares many memorable gig stories from performances with 'Life Pilot' and as the touring drummer for 'The Mark of...
2021-03-3100 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesYou can now help to support this independent podcast series by purchasing the host a $5 coffee ☕️😊 or PayPal https://paypal.me/banditabout?locale.x=en_AUHost Di Spillane has set up a PayPal https://paypal.me/banditabout?locale.x=en_AU and ‘buy me a coffee’ to help her to cover the expenses that come with producing this weekly independent podcast series. If you would like to help by buying a coffee you can do so via this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BandIt Thank you for your support, and thanks for listening to the Band It About - Podcast Series. Cheers Di ☕️ #banditaboutpodcastseries #buymeacoffee #banditabout #musicinterviewpodcasts #musicpodcasts #anchorpodcasts #podcasthost #podcasts #applepodcasts #music #Adelaide
2021-03-2900 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E19 JOHN STEPHENS The Engine Room Drummer ; Legendary Drum Clinics at the iconic 'John Reynolds Music City' store placed the business on the Global MapAdelaide drummer and former John Reynolds Music City Manager, John Stephens, joins me this week to share stories from his music career, taking us on a journey filled with his fabulous memories from the entertainment scene in Adelaide from the 50's right through to recent years. John has lived a life that most wouldn't even dream of, rubbing shoulders with, meeting and forming relations with the right people in the business, growing and adding to his list of contacts within the music industry all over the globe. John has that many amazing stories that it is impossible to include...
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Collective Whisper podcastGets to know.......John SpillaneOn this episode Simon K talks to John Spillane.John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world. John’s music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer.A two-time Meteor Award winner for Best Folk/Trad act John...
2021-03-191h 38BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series‘The Love Mussels’ this Band It About podcast series interview is available to view on YouTubeS2 E27 THE LOVE MUSSELS are an Adelaide psychedelic rock band who originally formed in 1994, they released their first album "Dirty World" the same year, followed by a few more releases until the band disappeared in 2006. The band reformed in 2019 and recorded the "It's All Relative - Redux", which was released in October 2020. During the interview (recorded in 'Mussel Manor'), the band discuses' the album as well as their upcoming Adelaide Fringe show on March 13th, 2021 at Diverse-City Adelaide at 8pm, where they will be performing the album. This is quite a fun interview with lots of banter around t...
2021-03-0737 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E11 LACHLAN 'Lachie' DURRANS The Engine Room Drummer 'The Birds Are Spies' RockFest 2020 Best Band Award, RockFest 2020 Best Drummer AwardThis week’s interview is with the youngest drummer that I have had the pleasure to chat with so far, a drummer that I suspect will become very well known in the not too distant future, Lachie Durrans! Sixteen year old Lachie is the drummer for the original 3 piece Adelaide band 'The Birds Are Spies' who last year won the RockFest 2020 Best Band Award. Lachie, who attends Sacred Heart College, was also the winner of the RockFest 2020 Best Drummer Award! I would like to thank the parent who suggested that I interview Lachie as well as Lachie’s parents for...
2021-01-2928 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E2 MARDI HOGAN The Engine Room: Drummer shares her inspirational story that proves you are never too old to start your musical career.Mardi Hogan may not be a household name when you think of local drummers, but I have a feeling that'll change very soon. The reason you may not be familiar with Mardi is largely due to the fact that she hasn't actually been playing for very long at all. So what makes a happily married mother who is already busy balancing her career and family duties decide to pick up the sticks for the first time?
Find out how Mardi received a Red Cymbals endorsement despite only being relatively new to drumming. Mardi is living proof that i...
2020-11-2848 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS1 E9 Covid-19 Casualties: Could 'The Gov' become the next Live Music Venue to be forced to close due to the Coronavirus Pandemic?The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, referred to by everyone in Adelaide South Australia as The Gov, is one of Australia’s most enduring live music pubs. It is a home to everyone, no matter what their taste in music. For over 25 years the Tonkin family has provided a musical haven unlike no other, and unless it is thrown a lifejacket soon, this SA icon will become another victim of the Corona Virus. In this episode I discuss the reality of this situation with Richard Tonkin. #LoveTheGov #SaveTheGov
Australians have been observing the restrictions, and social distancing measures which has resulted in a...
2020-04-2648 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS1 E8 DAWN BARRINGTON is a contemporary Folk Singer Songwriter, we discuss "Coping during the unprecedented C-19 crisis situation"Musicians have seen their livelihood disappear right in front of their eyes literally overnight. With no way of knowing how long they will be unable to work, and no direct assistance being offered the uncertainty is all they have. Today’s interview is with Dawn Barrington. Dawn is a full time musician who lives in WA. We discuss the impact of the #Covid-19 crisis, what this has meant for herself, and others involved in the entertainment industry. Learn how Dawn is adjusting to the situation, and hear our discussion about what this could mean for the future of the mu...
2020-04-0443 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS1 E7 2020 International Women's Day, interview's with women involved in the Music Industry, discussing the on-going struggles they face.March 8th 2020 is International Women's Day, this year's campaign theme is #EachforEqual; An equal world is an enabled world. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender equal world. We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations, and celebrate women's achievements.
This year's theme fits perfectly in to the ongoing struggles that women within the music industry face world wide. I extended a Public invitation to all women involved within any aspect of the music industry, offering flexible...
2020-03-081h 10BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS1 E5 "RETROPOPIC RADIO 2RRR" Presenter NEIL SAINT has reached over 34,000 listeners worldwide! Learn how he went from hobby to career!Di Spillane interviews fellow music podcast series host, "RETROPOPIC" Neil Saint from Sydney's community radio station 2RRR. Music lovers in 130 countries have tuned in to listen to Neil Saint’s “RETROPOPIC” interviews. What began as a hobby, has now reached over 34,000 listeners worldwide! In depth interviews with artists including: Steve Hackett, Marky Ramone, Stash De Rola, Brian Cadd, Russell Morris, and Ross Wilson, all sharing their musical journeys. Today Neil experiences what it is like to be the one asked, starting from his early influences in the UK, through to moving to Australia, and becoming involved with community radio. Hear h...
2020-01-1857 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS1 E4 Banding It About The Band (Band Life, Replacing a Band Member)We take an inside glance at Band Life. What do you do when you are faced with having to replace a band member?
I have broken down this episode for anyone who would like to skip to a particular section. Please Subscribe, Rate, Comment, Message, and Share, to help Band It About to Support Live Music in South Australia.
00:00:00 Intro Music; "Up The Neck" performed by "The Brass Pockets"
00:00:46 Welcome
00:00:56 Episode Introduction
00:01:36 Background Story
00:05:38 Di and Nick chat before the audition
00:08:14 Music; "Mystery Achievement" audio from audition of "The Brass Pockets" with guitarist auditioning
00:08:25 The band m...
2020-01-1213 minBAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesAbout the Band It About - Podcast Series and its host Di SpillaneDi Spillane is an Adelaide musician who not only enjoys performing herself, she also enjoys attending live music performances on a regular basis. Di started a Facebook page in 2017, which she used as a way to promote the bands that she had been to see. There are now over 1K videos on that page. In December 2019, she then decided to extend the Band it About page by starting a podcast series where she would interview local artists to discuss their careers as well as any other important issues that were happening at the time. Season 1 was a variety of topics...
2019-12-1900 min
Dueling ReviewMickey Spillane's Mike Hammer #1It was a dark and stormy night. Suddenly, a review of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer #1 rang out into the darkness.
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MICKEY SPILLANE'S MIKE HAMMER #1
Story by Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins
Writer: Max Allan Collins
Artist: Marcelo Salaza, Marcio Freire
Publisher: Titan Comics
Imprint: Hard Case Crime
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: June 27, 2018
When a...
2018-06-2931 min
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, Vol. 2: “The Little Death” by Carl Amari, Mickey Spillane, Max Allan CollinsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/59929 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, Vol. 2: “The Little Death” Series: #2 of The New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Author: Carl Amari, Mickey Spillane, Max Allan Collins Narrator: Meghan Ross, Eddie Martinez, Ivan Vega, Ellie Weingardt, Doug James, Jeff Lupetin, Tai Davis, Madrid St. Angelo, Brenda Barrie, Norm Woodel, Elizabeth Ledo, Roy Anderson, Lorenzo Clemons, Molly Glynn, David Dastmalchian, Derrick Nelson, Malgosia Tomossi, Michael Cornelison, A Supporting Cast, Tim Kazurinsky, Franette Liebow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 14 minutes Release date: February 23, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book...
2011-02-2303 min
Download Top Full Trial Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, Vol. 3: “Encore for Murder” by Max Allan Collins, Mickey SpillanePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/91311 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, Vol. 3: “Encore for Murder” Series: #3 of The New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Author: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane Narrator: A Supporting Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 31 minutes Release date: February 2, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Mike Hammer, the toughest PI of all, draws a seemingly routine assignment—playing bodyguard to diva Rita Vance on the eve of her big Broadway comeback. But Rita is an old flam...
2011-02-0203 min
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, Vol. 3: “Encore for Murder” by Mickey Spillane, Max Allan CollinsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/91311 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer, Vol. 3: “Encore for Murder” Series: #3 of The New Adventures of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Author: Mickey Spillane, Max Allan Collins Narrator: A Supporting Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 31 minutes Release date: February 2, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Mike Hammer, the toughest PI of all, draws a seemingly routine assignment—playing bodyguard to diva Rita Vance on the eve of her big Broadway comeback. But Rita is an old flame o...
2011-02-0203 min