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Simon Owens chats to his favourite people about their favourite things


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  • 37. Josh Groban

    15:16||Season 2, Ep. 37
    Recorded via Zoom in December 2025, the first five minutes of the interview were sadly lost. Nonetheless Josh Groban was his charming, good natured self in this chat.

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  • 36. Toni Lamond

    49:35||Season 2, Ep. 36
    In 2010 I had a different podcast in which I interviewed guests and also aired the chats on 3AW when I filled in hosting the overnights programs for Keith McGowan and Alan Pearsall. On 24 Sep, 2010 I was lucky enough to interview Toni Lamond. The previous podcast feed has long gone, so with Toni's passing on Nov 29, 2025 I thought I'd share it here.
  • 35. Rick Price

    24:23||Season 2, Ep. 35
    Just prior to commencing a three month tour, Rick Price spends some time with Simon
  • 34. Patrizio Buanne

    26:13||Season 2, Ep. 34
    Simon catches up with crooner Patrizio Buanne, who is celebrating his 20th anniversary since the release of his first album.
  • 33. Cliff Richard

    24:59||Season 2, Ep. 33
    Sir Cliff Richard joins me to talk about his career and Aussie Connections
  • 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.
  • 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