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Simon Owens chats to his favourite people about their favourite things

Simon Owens chats to his favourite people about their favourite things.

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  • 32. Gilbert O'Sullivan

    23:46||Season 2, Ep. 32
    Gilbert O'Sullivan is an Irish singer-songwriter who achieved his most significant success during the early 1970s with hits including "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair" and "Get Down". His songs are often marked by his distinctive, percussive piano playing style and observational lyrics using word play.

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  • 31. Gary Puckett

    25:01||Season 2, Ep. 31
    Gary Puckett is an American singer who shot to fame in 1968 and is still selling out shows over 55 years later. He is widely known as the lead vocalist for Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, who had six consecutive gold records in 1968, including "Woman Woman", "Young Girl", "Lady Willpower", "Over You". "Don't Give In to Him" and "This Girl Is a Woman Now"At the time this podcast went live, 12 Feb, 2025, Gary was touring Australia
  • 30. Mark Trevorrow

    39:50||Season 2, Ep. 30
    It takes a special kind of person to create a character which stands the test of time, Barry Humphries did with Dame Edna, Mark Mitchell's Con the Fruiterer is another. And Mark Trevorrow's BOB DOWNE is simply brilliant. Polyester and Nostalgia. all wrapped up in one great package. Please get yourself a cup of maxwell house and a few Arnott's butternut snaps, sit back and enjoy my chat with the fabulous Mark Trevorrow.
  • 29. Jade Hurley

    35:24||Season 2, Ep. 29
    Discovered and mentored by Johnny O'Keefe. Jade Hurly is still performing aged 81 and shows no signs of slowing down. Here, the colourful rocker was kind enough to find time to speak to me.
  • 28. John Swan

    42:56||Season 2, Ep. 28
    When Swanee talks about the hard times of his youth he isn't looking for sympathy. Likewise, When he talks about his successes he isn't bragging, and when he talks about helping those in need he isn't looking for accolades. But he deserves them. John Swan may be the most thoroughly decent person I've had the pleasure of interviewing.
  • 27. Greg Evans

    35:11||Season 2, Ep. 27
    Greg Evans has had a remarkable career from his award winning days as a disc jockey, his legendary hosting of TV show Perfect Match, and marrying over 1000 couples as a marriage celebrant. Hear a small part of Greg's Story here.
  • 26. John Waters

    29:32||Season 2, Ep. 26
    Emigrating to Australia in his teens, John fell in love with us, and we fell in love with him. It's a love story that continues to this day and sees John touring the east coast with a new show. "Radio Luxembourg Live".