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Mario Biondi Interview

23.05.24

Mario Biondi is Italy’s number one soul singer and he is set to make his inaugural Australian tour in May 2024. He approached music at a very young age, debuting at 12, singing around Sicily. Later on he discovered his passion for Black Music in the albums of James Brown; Aretha Franklin; Earth Wind and Fire; Lou…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 164

20.05.24

Hosted by Shai and Geoff Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, our hosts discuss animal facts and Elephants! Octopi have 3 hearts, a group of Owls are called a Parliament and Sharks are widely misunderstood creatures. Shai’s upbringing in Mozambique exposed him to a wide array of different native species such as Monkeys, crocodiles, ducks…

Something Else

Episode 42

19.05.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 163

13.05.24

Hosted by Shai and Elliot Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, Shai discusses the oldest civilisations and languages in the world. The conversation takes an interesting turn into eating animals and then…people!! Tune in to hear discussions ranging from cannibalism to politics. Join us for another entertaining episode of Breaking Waves…

Something Else

Episode 41`

12.05.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The…

Arts

Interview With Annie Looby On The Art Of Mindfulness

10.05.24

On the Art of Mindfulness show, Chris Phillips dived into a lively conversation with actor and psychotherapist, Annie Looby, about creativity, curiosity and the art of mindful self-inqury. Annie share’s her experience with the Hoffman Process, being on retreat with Eckhart Tolle, her beautiful weekend workshop process -Love Code – and the connection between mindfulness and creativity.…

Drive

Martha Wainwright Interview

08.05.24

Martha Wainwright is part of the McGarrigle/ Wainwright canadian musical clan. She is the daughter of Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III and sister of Rufus Wainwright. David Barr talks to her about her music and influences at the start of her 2024 Australian Tour.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 162

06.05.24

Hosted by Shai and Geoff Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, our dynamic due is back at it again to discuss the history of sports in Australia and of course trams! We discover some surprising history and interesting facts. Shai and Geoff also discuss the etymology of their names, discovering some very surprising meanings. Join…

Something Else

Episode 40

05.05.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The…

Scallywag Showtunes

Scallywag Showtunes – Episode 1

05.05.24

‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service (aka Eliane Morel and Soledad Cordeaux), here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Eastside Radio Drive show, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky repartee),…

Metzker Interviews

Larry Gold

03.05.24

Legendary arranger, producer and cellist, Larry Gold, joins Leo Metzker to discuss Philadelphia soul, MFSB and string arranging. From his beginnings at Philadelphia International Records to founding The Studio in the nineties, Larry recently provided his touch on Silk Sonic’s award-winning venture, An Evening with Silk Sonic.…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 161

29.04.24

Hosted by Alex, Seth and Oli Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode, our hosts discuss the importance of sexual health, blind dates and celebrity couples. They discuss blind dates, dating apps and how to make authentic romantic connections in the modern age. As they discuss successful celebrity couples and personal examples of successful blind date…

Something Else

Episode 39

28.04.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The…

Drive

Musical Steps Founder Winnie Su

23.04.24

Our own Aussie Winnie Su found her love for the piano at the age of 7 by listening to her neighbours playing next door. She was awarded her Licentiate Lmus.A Diploma at the age of 14, having made her concerto debut at 12. She has numerous awards to her name, not least of which is…

Breaking Waves

Breaking Waves, Episode 160

23.04.24

Hosted by Alex,Seth and Oli Duration: 30 mins On today’s episode Seth talks about the new Amy Winehouse Biopic, Alex talks about the latest on the cost of living crisis in Sydney. The biopic has been the topic of controversy recently, the hosts discuss her life, death, portrayal onscreen and the ethics of music industry…

Scallywag Showtunes

Scallywag Showtunes – Intro

22.04.24

‘Ello! We are Arfur and Charlie Chimbley, the Chimbley Bruvvers, esquire, at your service (aka Eliane Morel and Soledad Cordeaux), here to entertain you with our humorous and delightful cockney banter. In our new segment, Scallywag Showtunes, airing during Master Tony Roma Thursday Driveshow, we will hexplore in hexcruciating detail (but with our trademark cheeky…

Something Else

Episode 38

21.04.24

The Eclectic Comedy Music Show Featuring Comedy Records (Stand Up/Skit/Novelty – i.e Monty Python – Australia You’re Standing In It – Tom Lehler etc) Instructional Records ( Everything You Need To Know To Operate A CB RADIO – Shape Up & Dance with Felicity Kendal – etc) Odd / Left of Centre Music – The…

Music

Rémi Marchand from PsyconFest

20.04.24

Rémi Marchand is the guitar player of Cone Of Confusion group and the organizer of the PsyconFest festival. During lockdown, Rémi was really missing music live performance, he also regretted that artists did not collaborate more together… So he created from scratch the festival Psyconfest! Rémi joined Peter from One Size Fits All to speak…

Arts

Neil Murray from Wurumpi band

19.04.24

Neil James Murray is one of the founding member of the Warumpi band that has performed for 20 years and produced 3 ground breaking albums and held down a successful solo career since 1989. He was awarded the 2017 Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year and is regarded as one of Australia’s finest singer songwriters. Neil…

Drive

Gregg Arthur’s Great American Songbook

19.04.24

Australian vocalist and composer Gregg Arthur follows in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, and Tony Bennett as one of the great interpreters of The Great American Songbook. He joined Eric Gyors and Virginia Lowe from Wenesday Drive to speak about his experience on stage, his last album and artists with whom he has…