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Veins of the IllawarraDisabled Surfers Association South CoastIn episode 5, I interview Ian from the Disabled Surfers Association South Coast.If you wish to support, volunteer or find out more information about DSA South Coast then please visit their website (www.disabledsurfers.org/nsw-south-coast) or go to their Facebook Page.
2024-08-2034 min
Football United vs Soccer CityMark VintonWelcome to episode 83 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally, I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Mark Vinton is our interviewee in episode 83. Born in England in 1957, Mark was 9 years old when he immigrated to Australia with his Family. This interview records his football journey with various clubs in the...
2024-08-132h 05
Veins of the IllawarraLandcare IllawarraIn episode 4, I interview Ailee from Landcare Illawarra. If you wish to volunteer or become a member or find out more information about Landcare Illawarra please contact their coordinator Meredith Hall on 0499 027 770. Facebook: Landcare Illawarra Instagram: landcareill Website: www.landcareillawarra.org.au
2024-07-1440 min
Football United vs Soccer CityJohn McGarvaWelcome to episode 82 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.John McGarva is our interviewee in episode 82. Born in Scotland in 1946, John was raised in working class Glasgow. This interview records his football journey in Scotland and Australia after immigrating out here in 1960 with h...
2024-06-291h 34
Veins of the IllawarraMeals on Wheels WollongongIn episode 3, I interview Rod from Meals on Wheels Wollongong.If you wish to help, volunteer, sponsor or want meals from Meals on Wheels Wollongong then please give their office a call on 02 4226 5869.Thank you for listening to Veins of the Illawarra, it is greatly appreciated. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment or a review.Thanks Travis
2024-05-1022 min
Veins of the IllawarraCountry Women's Association - Keiraville BranchIn episode 2, I interview Liz from the Country Women’s Association Keiraville Branch.If you wish to help the CWA Keiraville Branch then please visit their Facebook page, support their stalls, their Bunnings BBQs and other programs when you see them in public. And if you are keen to join their branch then please go to one of their monthly meetings, which occurs on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 9:30am, at the Polish hall on Gipps Road Keiraville.Thank you for listening to Veins of the Illawarra, it is greatly appreciated. If...
2024-04-1121 min
Football United vs Soccer CityGlenn FontanaWelcome to episode 81 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly, I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally, I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Glenn Fontana is our interviewee in episode 81. Born in 1954, Glenn was born and raised in the football town of Balgownie and early on he developed a great love for the game. This interview records h...
2024-03-223h 04
Veins of the IllawarraIllawarra Cancer CarersIn episode 1, I interview Narelle from the Illawarra Cancer Carers.If you wish to help the Illawarra Cancer Carers then please visit their website https://illawarracancercarers.org.au/ or go to their Facebook page.Thank you for listening to Veins of the Illawarra, it is greatly appreciated. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment or a review. Thanks Travis
2024-03-1829 min
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Football United vs Soccer CityRob NoakesWelcome to episode 80 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Rob Noakes is our interviewee in episode 80. Born in 1956, Rob joined Unanderra Hearts JSC in 1964 and spent 5 seasons at the club. In three of these seasons he played in Illawarra representative t...
2024-01-193h 25Football United vs Soccer CityRoss EmertonWelcome to episode 79 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Ross Emerton is our interviewee in episode 79. Ross was born in 1947 and grew up on Wallace Road Fernhill. He had a love of football and in 1957 he joined Balgownie Junior Soccer Club. After one...
2023-12-061h 34Football United vs Soccer CityRob GiraldiWelcome to episode 78 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Rob Giraldi is our interviewee in episode 78. Born in 1961, Rob joined Woonona Junior Soccer Club in 1967. It is here where he started his path as a striker in the game under Jock Young. Growing up...
2023-08-121h 35Football United vs Soccer CityWalter ChichkanWelcome to episode 77 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Walter Chichkan is our interviewee in episode 77. He was born in the Ukraine in 1938 and after surviving World War II, his Family came out to Australia on the 1st of August 1949. H...
2023-06-231h 31Football United vs Soccer CityRade StevanovskiWelcome to episode 76 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Rade Stevanovski is our interviewee in episode 76. He was born in a village near Bitola, Macedonia, in 1958. With no structured football development in his childhood and teenage years, Rade had to d...
2023-05-071h 42Football United vs Soccer CityFabio FabrianesiWelcome to episode 75 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly, I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally, I would like to say thank you to the tremendous people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Fabio Fabrianesi is our interviewee in episode 75. Born in Italy in 1952, Fabio and his family emigrated from Italy to Australia. His first initiation with football was with Port Kembla Danube J...
2023-04-011h 54Football United vs Soccer CityAllan PiggotWelcome to episode 74 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the tremendous people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Allan Piggot is our interviewee in episode 74. Born in Dundee Scotland in 1953 Allan developed a deep passion for football early in his life. Allan started playing football in the streets o...
2023-03-112h 07Football United vs Soccer CityBilly WilliamsWelcome to episode 73 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the tremendous people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Billy Williams is our interviewee in episode 73. Born in Thirroul and growing up in Woonona in the 1930s, Billy was a footballer who represented his club, region, state and country a...
2023-02-031h 07Football United vs Soccer CityPeter ThompsonWelcome to episode 72 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the tremendous people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Peter Thompson is our interviewee in episode 72. Born in 1961, P...
2022-12-281h 35Football United vs Soccer CityRobert FryerWelcome to episode 71 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the tremendous people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Robert Fryer is our interviewee in episode 71. Born in 1954, Robert’s first mem...
2022-12-102h 37Football United vs Soccer CitySteve MicevskiEpisode 70 Steve MicevskiWelcome to episode 70 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the tremendous people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Steve Micevski is our interviewee in episode 70. S...
2022-09-252h 39
Football United vs Soccer CityRex LeightonWelcome to episode 69 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the tremendous people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Rex Leighton is our interviewee in episode 69. For over several decades Rex...
2022-05-221h 54
Football United vs Soccer CitySteve SowryEpisode 68 Steve SowryWelcome to episode 68 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia, Barcelona, Richardson and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Steve Sowry is our interviewee in episode 68. Born in...
2022-05-092h 00
Football United vs Soccer CityEric Thompson (Part 3)Episode 67 Eric Thompson (Part 3)Welcome to episode 67 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Episode 67 will be split into multiple parts and will delve into a...
2022-04-172h 14
Football United vs Soccer CityEric Thompson (Part 2)Episode 67 Eric Thompson (Part 2)Welcome to episode 67 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Episode 67 will be split into multiple parts and will delve into a...
2022-03-272h 02
Football United vs Soccer CityEric Thompson (Part 1)Episode 67 Eric Thompson (Part 1)Welcome to episode 67 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Episode 67 will be split into multiple parts and will delve into a...
2022-03-142h 12
Football United vs Soccer CityDaniel HastingsWelcome to episode 66 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast, proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football community of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thanks to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Daniel Hastings is our interviewee in episode 66. Daniel started his football journey at Abbotsford JSC in Sydney before...
2022-02-121h 31
Football United vs Soccer CityNorm BoardmanWelcome to episode 65 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast proudly brought to you by H. Parsons Funeral Directors, an Australian family owned and operated funeral director, serving the Illawarra since 1893.Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football public of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the brilliant people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Norm Boardman is our interviewee in episode 65. A humble and passionate football man, Norm started his journey...
2021-12-281h 46
Football United vs Soccer CityDavid GraovacEpisode 64 David GraovacWelcome everybody to episode 64 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Firstly I would like to sincerely thank all of the interviewees, listeners and the football public of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the great people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.David Graovac is our interviewee in episode 64. This very talented midfielder who is synonymous with the White Eagles (initially Wollongong White Eagles and then the Albion Park White Eagles) discusses his football journey, which...
2021-11-281h 23
Football United vs Soccer CityJune 1981Episode 63 June 1981Welcome everybody to episode 63 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. There are some exciting interviews to come, which will cover people from different decades and clubs. I apologise for the lack of content in recent times, however synchronising my timetable with potential interviewees' timetables has been hard but please be patient. And remember I sincerely appreciate the people who support this podcast.While researching the upcoming interviews I am reading about different and interesting periods in the Illawarra game. It occurred to me it may potentially be beneficial to record some podcasts regarding this...
2021-10-042h 23
Football United vs Soccer CityPeter GlassWelcome everybody to episode 62 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. There are some exciting interviews to come, which will cover people from different decades and clubs. I apologise for the lack of content in recent times, however synchronising my timetable with potential interviewees’ timetables in the past few months has been hard but please be patient. And remember I sincerely appreciate the people who support this podcast.Peter Glass is our interviewee in episode 62. Born in 1941, Peter grew up in the northern suburbs of the Illawarra and started playing soccer with Woonona Primary School. After Woonona Primary he...
2021-09-131h 47
Football United vs Soccer CityMatt CallahanEpisode 61 Matt CallahanWelcome everybody to episode 61 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Sincere thanks to all the interviewees, listeners and the football public of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the great people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Matt Callahan is our interviewee in episode 61. A boy from Helensburgh, a town steeped in football history, Matt is a player and coach who has definitely made an imprint into our football history with his stints with Helensburgh...
2021-05-101h 43Football United vs Soccer CityJohn FlemingEpisode 60 John FlemingWelcome everybody to episode 60 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the great people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.For the second time on this podcast John Fleming is our interviewee in episode 60. The response to John’s interview in episode 5 was fantastic, so I asked John to return to the podcast to further di...
2021-04-301h 55
Football United vs Soccer CityPhil BrownEpisode 59 Phil BrownWelcome everybody to episode 59 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia and around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the great people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages. Please note if you the listener have any suggestions on people I should interview in the future, then please get in touch with me on the social media pages.Phil Brown is our interviewee in...
2021-02-191h 45
Football United vs Soccer CityIan MorrisEpisode 58 Ian MorrisWelcome everybody to episode 58 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia, Barcelona, Paris, Richardson and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the great people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Ian Morris is our interviewee in episode 58. Born in 1972 and growing up in Windang, Ian was initially keen on playing rugby league like his school mates but his parents decided against...
2021-01-182h 31
Football United vs Soccer CityPedj BojicEpisode 57 Pedj BojicWelcome everybody to episode 57 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia, the UAE, France and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the great people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Pedj Bojic is our interviewee in episode 57. Born in 1984, Pedj started his junior career with Warilla Wanderers Junior Soccer Club before moving onto the junior football representative scene with Illawarra, Wollongong...
2021-01-1453 min
Football United vs Soccer CityMicky WhiteWelcome everybody to episode 56 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia, France, the United Kingdom and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the great people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Micky White is our interviewee in episode 56. Born in the United Kingdom in 1959, Micky grew up with a love of the game, playing it from a young age and watching Nottingham Forest as a...
2020-12-282h 00
Football United vs Soccer CityJeff AllportEpisode 55 Jeff AllportWelcome everybody to episode 55 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia, Canada, the USA and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Jeff Allport is our interviewee in episode 55. Born in 1970 Jeff began his football journey in the southern suburbs of Wollongong, firstly with Oak Flats and then with Albion Park.It was...
2020-11-222h 17
Football United vs Soccer CityShane McGirrEpisode 54 Shane McGirrWelcome everybody to episode 54 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia, Paris, the United Kingdom and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Shane McGirr is our interviewee in episode 54. In 1987 he started his football journey with Figtree JSC, where he played in defence up until 1995. Shane then transitioned into the senior ranks in 1996...
2020-10-171h 37
Football United vs Soccer CityBob YoungEpisode 53 Bob YoungWelcome everybody to episode 53 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia, Barcelona and around the World who download this podcast. Please note that this interview was conducted with mobile phones, so there are times when the audio drops in and out. I apologise for this audio issue.Bob Young is our interviewee in episode 53. Born in Scotland, Bob came out to Australia with his Family in 1961 and his Australian football journey began when he joined the...
2020-10-032h 08
Football United vs Soccer CityIan Cirson (Part 2)Welcome to part 2 of episode 52 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. In part 2, I continue to converse with Ian Cirson about his football life. Sincere thanks to Ian for allowing me to speak with him for over 2 hours down at Judy Masters Oval, I sincerely respect his time. Please enjoy the second part to episode 52.
2020-09-061h 08
Football United vs Soccer CityIan Cirson (Part 1)Welcome everybody to episode 52 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I am sincerely grateful and thankful for every interviewee that has participated and graciously shared their journey. In addition to the podcast, there are the Football United vs Soccer City social media pages, which have been a great source of reminiscing and community interaction. So thank you to the people who continue to send items through and interact on these pages.Ian Cirson is our interviewee in episode 52. Born in the early 1960s Ian has had an expansive football career as a supporter, player and coach over...
2020-09-061h 24
Football United vs Soccer CityKeith LearmonthWelcome everybody to episode 51 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I am sincerely grateful and thankful for every interviewee that has participated and graciously shared their journey. In addition to the podcast, there are the Football United vs Soccer City social media pages, which have been a great source of reminiscing and community interaction. So thank you to the people who continue to send items through and interact on these pages.Keith Learmonth is our interviewee in episode 51. Keith was born in 1933 and grew up in Fairy Meadow. He and his 4 brothers played soccer from an early...
2020-08-091h 20
Football United vs Soccer CityCharlie YankosEpisode 50 Charlie YankosWelcome everybody to episode 50 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Over the past 21 months I have been extremely fortunate to record fifty episodes with fifty amazing people, who in some shape or form have had a positive impact and or a relationship with the Illawarra football community. There are a whole host of people who have contributed and supported me thus far in regards to the podcast. I would like to thank all of these people, as their help has allowed me to achieve this milestone. And thank you to Luke Nolan for the...
2020-07-111h 19
Football United vs Soccer CityGerry Walker (Part 2)Episode 49 Gerry WalkerWelcome everybody to episode 49 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is heart warming to watch the football community submitting items and then interacting on the social media pages. It is a credit to our community that people continue to contribute, comment and reminisce. And for this I am thankful and grateful.Gerry Walker is our interviewee in episode 49. Gerry was born in Glasgow in 1947 and began his football journey in the 1950s. His football journey is amazing. Gerry has a sense of adventure and has accomplished so much in his time in...
2020-07-061h 07
Football United vs Soccer CityGerry Walker (Part 1)Welcome everybody to episode 49 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is heart warming to watch the football community submitting items and then interacting on the social media pages. It is a credit to our community that people continue to contribute, comment and reminisce. And for this I am thankful and grateful.Gerry Walker is our interviewee in episode 49. Gerry was born in Glasgow in 1947 and began his football journey in the 1950s. His football journey is amazing. Gerry has a sense of adventure and has accomplished so much in his time in football. In this two...
2020-07-062h 01
Football United vs Soccer CityRon Van de VoordeWelcome everybody to episode 48 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is heart warming to watch the football community submitting items and then interacting on the social media pages. It is a credit to our community that people continue to contribute, comment and reminisce. And for this I am thankful and grateful.On the podcast front, I am always overwhelmed and appreciative that people are still putting up their hand to be interviewed. I have a passion and desire to record the Illawarra’s footballing history. Each person that comes forward allows me to continue this podcast. So...
2020-06-261h 19
Football United vs Soccer CityMike HollifieldWelcome everybody to episode 47 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia, Barcelona and elsewhere around the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.Mike Hollifield is our interviewee in episode 47. Mike grew up in the North East of England in Stockton on Tees in the 1960s. In this interview we discuss Mike’s early football life with schooling teams and his yo...
2020-06-171h 56
Football United vs Soccer CityStuart McLarenWelcome everybody to episode 46 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages. It is one of these social media posts that allowed me to complete this interview, so please keep interacting online.Stuart McLaren is our interviewee in episode 46. In this expansive interview Stuart talks about a wide range of subjects, which relate...
2020-05-172h 08
Football United vs Soccer CityMatthew BaileyWelcome everybody to episode 45 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages. If you have any photos, programmes or newspaper articles then please message me directly on Facebook or Instagram or Twitter so we can display them to the public.Matthew Bailey started playing junior soccer with Russell Vale Junior Soccer Club in...
2020-05-091h 46
Football United vs Soccer CityPaul GiraldiWelcome everybody to episode 44 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages. Please note if you have a person you think I should interview please message me directly on Facebook or Instagram or Twitter.Paul Giraldi started playing junior soccer in 1969 as a left full-back with Woonona Junior Soccer Club down at Ocean...
2020-04-261h 37
Football United vs Soccer CityJohn CropperEpisode 43 John CropperWelcome everybody to episode 43 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra, Australia and the World who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages. Please note if you have a person you think I should interview please message me directly on Facebook or Instagram or Twitter.This episode’s interviewee John Cropper was born in 1954 and grew up in Tarrawanna. Prior to...
2020-04-131h 53
Football United vs Soccer CityPhil LuskanWelcome everybody to episode 42 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra/Australia who download this podcast. I must note that we do have some international listeners, so thank you for the people who download around the world. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages. Please note if you have any Illawarra soccer team pictures, newspaper articles, programmes or artefacts that you would like to share please get in...
2020-04-041h 17
Football United vs Soccer CityCath LearWelcome everybody to episode 41 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. As always I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra/Australia who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.This episode’s interviewee started playing with Figtree Junior Soccer Club in 1990 when she was 10 years old. After three years of junior soccer Cath Lear had to stop playing due to girls not being allowed to play the sport past the age of...
2020-03-161h 13
Football United vs Soccer CityJohn BinghamWelcome everybody to episode 40 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. As always I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra/Australia who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.This episode’s interviewee John Bingham was born in 1949 in Ilkeston in the United Kingdom and started playing football with friends in his street at the age of 4. The spark that drove him to play football professionally was supporting and watching Nottingham Fo...
2020-02-231h 38
Football United vs Soccer CityJan CupaWelcome everybody to episode 39 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra and around Australia and the globe who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages. It is appreciated.This episode’s interviewee Jan Cupa was born in 1957 in Barnsley, Yorkshire to an English Mother and Polish Father. In Yorkshire he played soccer informally amongst his friends in the village where he lived. Jan was 10 ye...
2020-02-161h 19
Football United vs Soccer CityNeville ArrowsmithWelcome everybody to episode 38 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. As always I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra/Australia who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.This episode’s interviewee was born in 1928 and has had an enormous positive impact on the Illawarra soccer landscape for over 80 years. Neville Arrowsmith has played the game for Tarrawanna, Wollongong Technical College, the Illawarra District, Bellambi and Fernhill. In the 1950s he...
2020-02-011h 15
Football United vs Soccer CityJohn Krajnovic (Part 2)Welcome to part 2 of episode 37 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. In part 2, I continue to converse with John “Kraj” Krajnovic about his football journey. Sincere thanks to John for allowing me to speak with him for over 2 hours in his home, I sincerely respect his time. Please enjoy the second part to episode 37.
2020-01-201h 17
Football United vs Soccer CityJohn Krajnovic (Part 1)Welcome everybody to episode 37 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. As always I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra/Australia who download this podcast. Additionally I would like to say thank you to the people who contribute, comment and reminisce on the social media pages.This episode's interviewee grew up in Balgownie and started his football journey at Balgownie Junior SC. From here John Krajnovic developed a deep love for the game and for the goalkeeper position. After a junior career with Balgownie and representing Illawarra junior...
2020-01-201h 32
Football United vs Soccer CityRichard LloydWelcome everybody to episode 36 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. As I am putting together this introduction we are in the New Year and I wish all the listeners a Happy New Year and a safe 2020. As always I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners and the soccer public of the Illawarra/Australia.This episode's interviewee although not originally from the Illawarra has entrenched himself as part of the Illawarra footballing community over the past 30 years. Richard Lloyd developed his passion for football early on in his life playing junior football with Padstow Heights...
2020-01-121h 36
Football United vs Soccer CityDavid NaylorWelcome everybody to episode 35 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. As I am recording this introduction we are coming to the end of the year and I would like to sincerely thank all the interviewees, listeners, football public of the Illawarra/Australia and of course my family.Approximately 14 months into this podcast journey and it has been an absolute delight to meet and interview people who have shaped our game in the Illawarra. Although my interviewing and producing techniques are slow to improve, I sincerely appreciate the listeners in the Illawarra, Australia and around the world....
2019-12-241h 22
Football United vs Soccer CityKevin LewisWelcome everybody to episode 34 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Slowly but surely the catalogue of interviews is piling up and it is a credit to the soccer people of the Illawarra who have put their hand up to be recorded. The memories, journeys, stories and facts recorded will be a useful resource later down the track for their families, our soccer community and for others.For the regular listeners and one-off listeners I truly appreciate your support, it is an additional motivating factor to record these interviews knowing that 60 to 150 people are listening to different episodes.
2019-12-111h 36
Football United vs Soccer CityDez GiraldiWelcome everybody to episode 33 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is a pleasure to have you uploading this episode, whether you are a one-off listener or a frequent listener. I sincerely appreciate your support.This episode's interviewee had a varied football career here in Australia and in Italy. Dez Giraldi grew up in the Illawarra’s northern suburbs and played the majority of his junior football with Corrimal JSC and the Illawarra representative teams.He then transitioned from the Illawarra representative teams to the Wollongong Wolves junior teams. After a couple of seasons Dez then jo...
2019-11-241h 47
Football United vs Soccer CityGary Masters (Part 2)Welcome to part 2 of episode 32 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. In part 2, I continue to converse with Gary “Gus” Masters about his soccer journey. Thanks again to Gus for allowing me the time to conduct this interview, my respect and thanks goes out to him. Please enjoy the second part to episode 32.
2019-11-1654 min
Football United vs Soccer CityGary Masters (Part 1)Welcome everyone to episode 32 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. The soccer public of the Illawarra should be proud of the women and men who have helped develop our game here. I hope these interviews give a little slice of our soccer history in the Illawarra across different eras and roles.This episode's interviewee has worn different hats over the years as a supporter, ball boy, player, coach, volunteer, referee, parent and mentor.Gary Masters began his involvement with the sport through his parent’s committee work at Fernhill Junior Soccer Club. Gus as he is kn...
2019-11-1659 min
Football United vs Soccer CityJacob Timpano (Part 2)Welcome to part 2 of episode 31 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. In part 2, I continue to converse with Jacob Timpano about his football journey. Thanks again to Jacob and his family for allowing me into their home, my respect and thanks goes out to them. Please enjoy the second part to episode 31.Music by Luke Nolan
2019-11-0458 min
Football United vs Soccer CityJacob Timpano (Part 1)Welcome everyone to episode 31 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is always a delight to upload an interview, so you the listener can enjoy the interviewee that I am interviewing. Hopefully my technique is incrementally improving and people are enjoying the people that are being recorded.Each person that is interviewed has multiple memories and thoughts on their journey and it is a privilege to record their memories and being able to share them with you the listener. I sincerely appreciate your support. Additionally I must keep thanking infrequently Luke Nolan who recorded the musical parts...
2019-11-0358 min
Football United vs Soccer CityJorge AlarconWelcome everyone to episode 30 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Thank you to everyone who downloads and supports this podcast, I sincerely appreciate the support.This episode's interviewee was born in Chile. He developed his footballing passion and skills playing amongst his friends informally in the community.After a period of time Jorge Alarcon was scouted and joined the professional team in his town. His professional football journey then took him to a few different Chilean clubs in a 15 year professional career.Jorge played with and against a cavalcade of Chilean and international footballing stars...
2019-10-221h 46
Football United vs Soccer CityBarry Salisbury (Part 2)Welcome to part 2 of episode 29 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. In part 2, I continue to converse with Barry Salisbury about his football journey. Thanks to Barry for allowing me to speak with him on the phone for over 2 hours, I sincerely respect his time. Please enjoy the second part to episode 29.
2019-10-1356 min
Football United vs Soccer CityBarry Salisbury (Part 1)Welcome everyone to episode 29 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Thank you to everyone who listens to this podcast and as always I say thank you to the interviewees who share their time and memories.This episode’s interviewee grew up in the 1930s and 1940s in Woonona, not far from Balls Paddock. During his childhood and teenage years he played football at school and at club level for Woonona. Additionally he was proficient in playing tennis and cricket. Ultimately Barry Salisbury chose football and in his amazing career he played at club level, state level and in...
2019-10-061h 17
Football United vs Soccer CityJenny Shelton (née North)Welcome everyone to episode 28 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Thank you to everyone who listens to this podcast regularly and thanks to the one off listeners who are interested in a particular Illawarra footballing person.This episode’s interviewee grew up playing other sports and came to our great game later than most. However once introduced, she fully immersed herself in the game.Firstly as a player she started playing at high school in the early 1980s and after 3 years she then saw a newspaper advertisement to play for the Fernhill Womens team. And as a...
2019-09-301h 13
Football United vs Soccer CityStrebre DelovskiWelcome to episode 27 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast.Another journey recorded and it is always delightful to record a person's history in the game. Again I say thank you to the people who support this initiative in its various forms. The feedback both positive and constructive is always welcomed and I will endeavour to improve the finished product. In terms of the people nominating potential interviewees, I am always willing to follow up a suggestion. I have a list of several people coming up but if people are willing to talk to me, I will endeavour to...
2019-09-221h 34
Football United vs Soccer CityAntony Welbourn (Part 2)Welcome to part 2 of episode 26 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. In part 2 we continue to converse with Antony Welbourn about his soccer journey and where it took him. Thanks to Antony and his partner for allowing me into their home, I sincerely respect their time. Please enjoy the second part to episode 26 as Antony recalls his second year at the Australian Institute of Sport’s soccer program and beyond.
2019-09-151h 21
Football United vs Soccer CityAntony Welbourn (Part 1)Welcome to part 1 of episode 26 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. This episode due to its length will be split into two parts. My sincere thanks goes out to you the listener who continues to support this initiative. And to the people who keep spreading the word about the podcast and social media platforms I say thank you. It is an honour to interview people who have had an impact in many different ways on soccer/football in the Illawarra.This episode’s interviewee has a deep passion for the game, one he gained early on in li...
2019-09-081h 27
Football United vs Soccer CityDenis JurjevicWelcome to episode 25 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Thank you to the listener for your continued support and thank you to the people of the Illawarra who allow me to interview them in their spare time, I sincerely appreciate the positivity this podcast creates.This episode’s interviewee has had an amazing journey as a player. Over the years I had seen this man play and I always used to love watching him play, as he was exciting because he had pace, dribbling skills and an insatiable appetite to take on defenders (an intoxicating combination, which wa...
2019-08-251h 15
Football United vs Soccer CityJulio Miranda (Part 2)Welcome to part two of episode 24 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. This episode is the second part of Julio Miranda’s footballing journey, where we delve through his 1990s, 2000s and 2010s as a footballer and as a coach. Again it was a pleasure to spend time with him and hear his thoughts on different parts of his career, which is still ongoing. Please enjoy part two of this episode.
2019-08-161h 15
Football United vs Soccer CityJulio Miranda (Part 1)Welcome to episode 24 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. This episode has been split into two parts due to its length. Once again I would like to thank you the listener for the feedback on the podcasts thus far, both positive and constructive. I appreciate people's views and I will endeavour to improve on each episode in the various areas noted.In regards to the social media pages I continue to ask people to send through photos, programmes, articles and other items. Our soccer history is important in the Illawarra and there are items out there that...
2019-08-1654 min
Football United vs Soccer CityWilf BillingtonWelcome to Episode 23 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Apologies for the infrequency of the podcasts at times but as I have stated previously when I record the interviews I will try and upload them as quickly as possible. The football season slows me down somewhat but I will always endeavour to upload an interview every couple of weeks or so.On another note, I was fortunate enough to be approached by Football Nation Radio or FNR a couple of weeks ago. I have now been lucky enough for this podcast to be broadcast on their station...
2019-07-261h 29
Football United vs Soccer CityDr Ian SysonWelcome to Episode 22 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Thanks to all the listeners of this podcast and the supporters of the social media pages it is greatly appreciated. I always try to find people who can show us various parts of our vibrant soccer/football community. Hopefully you the listener have appreciated each interview thus far. I believe I am recording great memories, thoughts and history.This episode's interviewee came from England in the 1960s and started his Australian soccer journey at Fairy Meadow Hostel Soccer Club. After this Dr Ian Syson ventured elsewhere with his...
2019-07-1853 min
Football United vs Soccer CityRobert BanksWelcome to Episode 21 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Sincere thanks to the many people who have supported this endeavour. 21 episodes into this venture and each episode in my mind is teaching us about who has come before us and reminds us that some parts of the game repeat no matter what era the game is played in. Again it is a privilege to be recording people’s thoughts and it is a privilege to have people listening, thank you!This episode's interviewee has been involved in the game for over 60 years and apart from a couple of...
2019-07-131h 10
Football United vs Soccer CityTony BosevskiWelcome to Episode 20 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. Thank you to the many fantastic listeners from all over Australia who have given me feedback in the past few weeks. I am truly surprised about the kind words from people who I know personally and from people who I do not know. The podcast is not about the metrics but it is nice to know the people who do listen are enjoying the interviews.This episode's interviewee has played the game at many clubs and with different levels of success. On a cold winter night at Judy...
2019-06-211h 13
Football United vs Soccer CityVictor CostabileWelcome to Episode 19 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is a pleasure to have you downloading this episode of the podcast, I sincerely appreciate it. Thank you to all the people who support this podcast and the social media pages.This episode’s interviewee followed a soccer route that has been followed by many boys and girls in Australia over the past few decades, the soccer representative team route. The travel, extra sessions, the tracksuits, the sacrifice and the ultimate objective to excel and ascend to the highest level. That is an Australian representative youth team an...
2019-06-111h 30
Football United vs Soccer CityWarren KerrWelcome to Episode 18 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is always a pleasure to get the recording gear out and set up to conduct an interview. My learning curve is steep but I will keep trying to record our great history one person at a time although at times I am not the sharpest interviewer going around.This episode’s interviewee Warren Kerr was part of one of the best teams the Illawarra has ever seen, the Corrimal Rangers/Corrimal United teams of the mid 1950s. Now this comment is subjective and there has been many gr...
2019-05-2754 min
Football United vs Soccer CityJohn VlietstraWelcome to Episode 17 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is a delight to have you downloading this episode of the podcast, I sincerely appreciate it. Slowly but surely this exercise of collecting the Illawarra’s oral soccer history is coming together. I encourage any of the listeners to contact me if they have any potential interviews that I should be undertaking. I am following up several leads but I am grateful if people think I should be following up additional suggested interviews.This episode’s interviewee started his soccer journey in Holland and in his early teen...
2019-05-051h 30
Football United vs Soccer CityBrendon FotheringhamWelcome to Episode 16 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. As always I am delighted to host this podcast as it gives me the opportunity to speak to a variety of people within our vibrant and dynamic soccer/football community. And thank you to all the listeners that support this podcast and all the people that follow the social media pages. I am amazed at the support and at the depth to our history in the community. I will keep posting and searching as there are many more items that need to be found and posted.This episode’s...
2019-04-261h 44
Football United vs Soccer CityLupcho DafkovskiWelcome to episode 15 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is a pleasure to have you the listener downloading this podcast. The listeners of this podcast are predominantly from Australia and I thank all of the Australian listeners. And there are some consistent downloads from Spain and America and I appreciate the listeners from those countries.This episode’s interviewee played senior football in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and the 2000s. So he saw quite a lot of football in the local and state leagues. The man I interviewed was Lupcho Dafkovski but he is widely known as...
2019-04-141h 03
Football United vs Soccer CityJoe CoelhoWelcome to episode 14 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. It is early on but the feedback and positivity around this project of mine gives me a warm buzz. Once again it may be boring for valued repeat listeners but I must and will thank everyone for the continued support. And a big shout out to the interviewees so far who have given up their time, memories, thoughts and places of residence to be interviewed.This episode’s interviewee was an out and out goalscorer, he knew where the back of the net was and hit it consistently. Wi...
2019-03-291h 12
Football United vs Soccer CityIan WitheridgeWelcome to episode 13 of the Football United vs Soccer City podcast. This episode’s interviewee had a great career in terms of his playing and committee involvement at Figtree Soccer Club. A Club where playing in September was the norm.As he stayed at Figtree his whole career (apart from a brief period in 1986) Ian Witheridge’s interview is unique as he describes his own career along with the journey of Figtree Soccer Club at the same time. Ian is a generous and humble man, who gave me so much information regarding his time at Figtree. He is a know...
2019-03-131h 45
Football United vs Soccer CityEmilio SalucciEpisode 12 is here and ready for you the listener. As always I sincerely appreciate your continued support. This episode is about a man who has given a lot to a Club and has been with this Club for over 35 years. The interviewee is well aware that his time is about the Club and the collective of people who work together to be part of the community and to continually put multiple teams on the field. Emilio Salucci has been there and done that (and has the proverbial t-shirts to prove it) but his ability to learn from others, think of...
2019-02-2458 min
Football United vs Soccer CityJulie PorterEpisode 11 is a cracker as I was privileged and honoured to speak with a pioneer/trail blazer for football in this country and our Illawarra region.The interviewee only had two years of junior soccer in the early 1970s when she was 10 and 11. After a few years off, due to girls not being allowed to play in their teenage years Julie Porter burst onto the Australian Women's soccer scene in the late 1970s firstly with the Bulli ThunderBirds.Her talent and work ethic took her into regional teams, state teams and the Australian Women's National team. She is...
2019-02-081h 09
Football United vs Soccer CityHugh TinneyThe interviewee in this episode came from working class coal mining stock in Scotland. With hard work and talent he made it to the top tier of Scottish football in the 1960s playing against the big two Celtic and Rangers.Hugh Tinney after 6 seasons with Partick Thistle was then transferred to Bury F.C. In the 7 seasons he was at Bury he captained the Club and represented his country. He then came out with his Family to Australia in the mid 1970s where he ended up playing/coaching soccer in the Illawarra for approximately a decade and created a...
2019-02-041h 09
Football United vs Soccer CityJohn FrewThe interviewee in this episode has spent over a quarter of a century coaching and teaching teams/people of varying ages and skill sets. A man with great perspective, intellect and a deep passion for the game John Frew's career is one I was proud to record. I texted one of his former players from The Wolves youth team of the mid 1980s and he said that John had an easy going nature which allowed for good relationships to be built and the bond within the team was strong. This testimonial 30 plus years later says a lot of John and...
2019-01-271h 30
Football United vs Soccer CityFrank SaladinoThis episode’s interviewee is a great example of what makes soccer a beautiful sport in this country. A group of people in the Illawarra with proud Italian heritage get together to form their own Club in the 1960s. After playing in the amateur league and organised Illawarra leagues they then rise to the NSW State League in the 1980s, whereby in 1985 they were 2 points off gaining the opportunity of joining the National Soccer League. A monumental achievement in my mind and Frank Saladino was heavily amongst it with the Fairy Meadow United Club. Frank’s journey along with his Fami...
2019-01-2656 min
Football United vs Soccer CityMichael SantalabThis episode is a great interview, as it details an impressive soccer journey but I believe there is more to come from this man in football and in public life generally. A younger man compared to my previous interviewees, Michael Santalab’s experience at all levels of the game is immense. This interview engages you in a football sense and in regards to your life. Please enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed spending time with Michael.
2019-01-031h 30
Football United vs Soccer CityDean GardinerToday’s interviewee has had an extensive career which has traversed the Illawarra Leagues and NSW State Leagues. He has played for Clubs ranging from Fernhill (junior and senior clubs), Illawarra Junior representative teams, Fairy Meadow, Bellambi, Wollongong Macedonia, Unanderra, South Coast Croatia and Coniston. Add in the coaches he has played under and you can understand why Dean Gardiner’s episode will be one you will enjoy. A striker who worked hard at his game and learned a great deal about himself from the people around him, Dean’s interview was a pleasure to conduct and put together. Thanks again...
2019-01-011h 10
Football United vs Soccer CityJohn FlemingIn terms of this episode’s interviewee I am always surprised being a novice interviewer, by the way an interview unfolds. For this bloke I thought we would get an insight into English professional football, the NSL as a player and coach in the 1980s and the local Illawarra league as a player and coach. John Fleming brilliantly delivered on those points and added so much more, especially the theme of lifetime friendships (which does come through in the other episodes but is slightly more prominent here).I must admit that I did not talk about all of John’s so...
2018-12-291h 30
Football United vs Soccer CityAlan ManglesThis interview with Alan was fascinating as his introduction to the game via his family instilled in him a passion for the game which has not left him. And when one of the family members is Uncle Barry Salisbury and you get taken onto the field as a team mascot in the 1963 NSW Federation grand final between South Coast United and APIA in front of 30K plus people it must create a memory so fantastic it beggars belief.This was one of many fascinating moments in Alan Mangles’ soccer life. I dearly hope you enjoy this episode as much as...
2018-12-2459 min
Football United vs Soccer CityAdrian RinglandA young man from Northern Ireland travels in his early twenties to Australia for a two year adventure. Fifty eight years later he still has a passion for football and has no football regrets about his time in the Illawarra. Adrian Ringland tells his story, in particular his successful career with South Coast United.
2018-12-101h 40
Football United vs Soccer CityRoy (and Edith) HancoxAfter a chance conversation with a former Socceroo in 1964, Roy's involvement in the local game began. From this point Roy and Edith have contributed significantly to the local game, in particular their involvement with Bulli F.C.Music by Luke Nolan.
2018-12-021h 10Football United vs Soccer CityDave CurleyIn this episode Dave details his soccer career as a ballboy, player, coach and parent. An enlightening discussion that covers many subjects including coaching his Daughter, Tarrawanna S.C., goalkeeping, girls soccer, womens soccer, Wollongong Wolves, Corrimal High, soccer mates and plenty more.Music by Luke Nolan.
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