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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.

Just prior to commencing a three month tour, Rick Price spends some time with Simon

Sir Cliff Richard joins me to talk about his career and Aussie Connections

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.

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

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.

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.

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.