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New Politics: Australian PoliticsIt’s On: The 2025 Election Preview and Budget AnalysisThe federal election has been announced for May 3, and we unpack Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ pre-election Budget – marked by cautious politics, modest tax cuts, and the usual barrage from conservative media. Despite early signals of a deficit, the Budget offered little reform, continuing Labor’s trend of incrementalism and risk-averse fiscal policy, with no major action on tax reform, resource royalties, or climate change – even as record-breaking temperatures highlight the urgency. We also analyse the Coalition’s chaotic Budget reply, Angus Taylor’s puzzling opposition to tax cuts, Peter Dutton’s populist stunts on fuel excise and nuclear energy, and the broader politi...2025-03-2853 min
The Music ShowCover Story: Under The Milky WayIn 1987, Steve Kilbey and Karin Jansson were living together, and armed with a joint and a piano, one night they came up with the bones of Under The Milky Way. It became a hit for The Church as part of their fifth studio album, Starfish, and since then it’s featured in almost every list of great Australian rock songs (and a fair few car ads too). On Cover Story, Andy is joined by poet, singer-songwriter and academic Kate Fagan, and Youth Group member, singer-songwriter, academic Toby Martin to analyse the song’s wide – and wild – range of versions.Music...2025-02-2354 minNew Politics: Australian PoliticsA Labor win and a Liberal loss, nuclear division, ASIO powerplay and will the ABC survive?The best analysis of all the latest events in federal politics, from one of Australia’s top ten podcasts on politics and news commentary.In this compelling episode of New Politics, we delve into the aftermath of the Dunkley byelection, an event that not only highlighted the strategic playbooks of all political parties but also underscored the ever-evolving landscape of national issues and media influence. The Labor government's victory in Dunkley, despite a swing against them, showcases their ability to connect with voters on critical matters like cost-of-living and policy solutions amidst a cacophony of negative campaigning and sc...2024-03-0851 min
Jimmy's Podcast20 January 2024Rhythm meets innovation in a musical journey crafted for the vibrant souls.Immerse yourself in a pulsating blend of dub, house, jungle, and indie rock, with a special emphasis on recently released dance and house beats.
Svaneborg Kardyb - Haven
Noda & Wolfers - スーパーナチュラル・ミキシング・デスク
Galcher Lustwerk - Talk Talk
Galcher Lustwerk - In My Bed (In My Club Mix)
John Rocca - I Want It to Be Real (Late Nite Tuff Guy Edit)
Angelo Ferreri - Oh Honey
Hardy Heller, Alex Connors - Little Fluffy Clouds
Hardy Heller, Alex Connors - Remembrance
Dilby - Last Word2024-01-192h 02Fleet FM PodcastJimmy - 20 January 2024Rhythm meets innovation in a musical journey crafted for the vibrant souls.Immerse yourself in a pulsating blend of dub, house, jungle, and indie rock, with a special emphasis on recently released dance and house beats.
Svaneborg Kardyb - Haven
Noda & Wolfers - スーパーナチュラル・ミキシング・デスク
Galcher Lustwerk - Talk Talk
Galcher Lustwerk - In My Bed (In My Club Mix)
John Rocca - I Want It to Be Real (Late Nite Tuff Guy Edit)
Angelo Ferreri - Oh Honey
Hardy Heller, Alex Connors - Little Fluffy Clouds
Hardy Heller, Alex Connors - Remembrance
Dilby - Last Word2024-01-192h 02
The Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinSteve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the 2024 WOMAD Festival lineupA new set of international and local acts are set to join the 2024 WOMAD festival lineup. French house act Braxe + Falcon, Estonian folk artist Mari Kalkun, Irish sensations Lisa O'Neill and Cormac Begley and Kiwi alt-pop star Theia are all confirmed to be playing at the festival in March. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says these artists join Morcheeba, Strawpeople, and Ziggy Marley at the New Plymouth event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-12-0305 min
Don't Give Up150. Fiona McDonald / StrawpeopleOn our 150th episode, Fiona McDonald joins me to talk about the new Strawpeople album Knucklebones - their first release in nineteen years! We also discus writing lyrics, the innovative approach of both the Headless Chickens and Strawpeople, Bosom FM (?) and a whole lot more!Support the show2023-09-061h 18
Locals OnlyStrawpeopleIn many ways Knucklebones is a follow-up to Vicarious, the Strawpeople award winner from 1996 (Album of the Year) with Paul Casserly and Fiona McDonald back together as the core of the project. Knucklebones is a collection of all new material. It was recorded at Bigpop Studios in Auckland and features some stellar guests and contributors. The most recent Strawpeople album, Count Backwards from Ten, came out in 2004. That’s 19 years, or, “the thick end of two decades,” as Casserly puts it. In the meantime, McDonald has raised a family, been...2023-08-3104 min
tripping balls (a music podcast)tripping balls.357 People are dumb where I come fromThis week: new albums from Strawpeople, Durand Jones and Bilk. Also: Logan parenting, duelling Fionas, D.O.C. triphop, dirty gear, first track syndrome, caning it, solo album divergency, more evidence this podcast has ruined Beeso’s music taste, ancient and cynical, young monkeys, self-selecting album picks, not doing what it says on the tin, bedroom recreations, live market research, compression vs elevation and reputational damage. New next week: The Hives | Jungle | 3rd SecretSpotify playlists: Current albums | 2023 mixtapeThe archive: 2015-2022 review albums and year-end top 5 listsFind us on: Spotify Podcasts | App...2023-08-1624 min
Kiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their MusicStrawpeople Talk Knucklebones and Live ShowsStrawpeople have just released their first album since 2004. It's called Knucklebones and here are Paul Casserly and Fiona McDonald to tell us why they are making music together again.2023-08-1520 min
Off The RecordStrawpeopleFiona McDonald is on the new Straw People album, she came in to chat about the new tunes and the Cruise Control days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-1013 min
tripping balls (a music podcast)tripping balls.356 Off beat, off base and off chopsThis week: new albums from Britpop legends Blur, indie hiphop outkasts Paris Texas and Roman stoners Black Rainbows. Also: 21 today, on a scale from boring to infuriatingly boring, critics’ darlings, cool uncles, words we can’t say on this podcast, joker variance, lounge act jealousy, wonky dischordancy, the same members but not the same people, Italians cosplaying as Scandinavians cosplaying as Californians, road trip anthems, The Nebulous Zone, deep V’s, the NZ Tracey Thorn, pod business, early evolutions, vibes > knowledge, looking to next week, stay hairy and flax facts. Next week: Durand Jones | Bilk | StrawpeopleSpotify...2023-08-0933 min
Friendly Potential RadioEp 320 pt.2 w/ SarahSarah worked stints in music television, independent radio programme direction, music advocacy, entertainment journalism and television puppetry - plus, Sarah also recently won a toaster in a prestigious music quiz at your local. They are currently the host of Saturday afternoons on Aotearoa's largest independent alternative radio station. They are also one of our fave people. Made for the fragile morning after the night before, Sarah's mix contains flora, fauna, psych, and synth - all hailing from the South-West corner of the Pacific Rim of Fire.
Circle of Dreams - Sunday Painting I [unreleased]
Corben Simpson - Le Poisson [EMI...2022-11-071h 01
Lost Immortals and Radio Hieroglyphics with Roy Stannard and Matt StaplesThe Whole Nine Yards Ep 84 4.9.22 (Making a Noise in the Nineties) with Roy Stannard on Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FMThe Whole Nine Yards Season 2 Episode 84
With Roy Stannard
On Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM
Sunday September 4th 2022 3-5pm
www.midsussexradio.co.uk/listenlive
Making a Noise in the Nineties
By the end of the 90s record companies had pensioned off the 7 inch, cassette and CD single. In the short run it meant CD album sales soared, but in the long run it was a recipe for disaster. In 1999 Canadian record producer Terry McManus wrote "It’s when the music industry made its greatest mistake. It stopped ma...2022-09-041h 51
The Merilyn Show220. Music For Children's Mental Health- with former rockstar Fiona McDonaldHoly Moly - have you ever heard a punk rock version of Roll Roll Roll Your Boat on Ukulele? Well you are about to in this episode. I'm chatting with Fiona McDonald - TV presenter, award winning rock musician, and mum who has recently started a brand new business teaching online Ukulele for kids.After over 30 years in the music business (New Zealand bands Headless Chickens & Strawpeople), Fiona takes children from rookie to Rockstar with her online beginners' ukulele course.She strongly believes that music is a joy, a birthright and a wonderful t...2021-06-1444 min