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Brigitte Handley of The Dark Shadows has returned to Australia to let Maynard know what he is missing on German television. Also to remind all of us of the educational value of the work of Falco (even though he was Austrian). She’s been exploring a new range of sounds there and has been working with... The post Brigitte Handley in Köln appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 73 has you wading fearlessly into the intellectual end of the inflatable kiddie pool with Tim Ferguson and Maynard. You will soon learn your lesson in ethics as topics impetuously covered in this show include comedy, Gumby, cheese, poo and Peter Dutton. Tim is writing a book, quelling a riot and giving advice... The post Bunga Bunga 73- Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Jon English was a towering professional in the Australian theatre and music world from his first national appearance as Judas in the 1972 production of Jesus Christ Superstar. I first met Jon when he was working on his musical Paris and he dropped in to the Triple J breakfast show a number of times. Always... The post Jon English interview 2002 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Australia’s Coldest 100 returns for 2023 this Saturday 28th January with world class musical curiosities that only this wide and very beige land of Australia can produce. Just look at this list of artists that Andrew Sholl has curated that you’ll never again see on the same list. This is Andrew’s seventh Coldest 100 and... The post Australia’s Coldest 100 – 2023 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

A new book from longtime music industry insider Jane Gazzo fills in Australian music history from a time before oversharing became endemic. Sound As Ever: A celebration of the greatest decade in Australian music (1990-1999), a book with Andrew P Street covers most things that you should know about the optimistic musical decade that was... The post Jane Gazzo – Sound As Ever – Australian music 1990-1999 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Tim Ferguson & Maynard return to face their recent recriminations. Tim is making art. Maynard finds his art in a Glebe back alley. Contains occasional casual burlesque. The Nitty Gritty dance that blew Tim’s mind is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S3Yt-NxY0E The version of Moon River is Audrey’s vocal as used in the film. It wasn’t available outside... The post Bunga Bunga 72 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Mari Wilson, 80s UK pop glamourpuss, is our guest in this possibly career defining show for Maynard. From Neasden to New York, from “Just What I Always Wanted” to “The Eyes Have It” via “Ecstasy” and much carry on over the decades, Maynard and Mari have a grand old chinwag. Joining fellow Neasden immortals such... The post Mari Wilson – Just What She Always Wanted appeared first on Planet Maynard.

In an overcrowded world of fashion choice, just off the top of my head I can think of Black Milk, What Katie Did, Kitten d’Amour, L’ecole des Femmes, even some old Mambo stuff second hand. But look, Wheels & Dollbaby has always been a bit special. Across the road there in Sydney at the time,... The post Wheels & Dollbaby’s Wild Ride appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 71 reaches across the aisle to goose your jaded pooka. Tim Ferguson calls the upcoming Federal election. It was when Labor was ahead by 10 points. But he’s probably right, yet again. Maynard risks COVID by going out and working Electric Dreams on the 30th. In a show described by media pundits as... The post Bunga Bunga 71 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

This time on the enlightening falsehood that is Bunga Bunga 70, Tim Ferguson and Maynard lead you on a wild goose chase down the rabbit hole of froth and bubble. You’ll encounter manic expansionism, lack of credibility, confused animals, three word headlines and The Brothers Gibb. Tim insults the young, Paul Livingstone decries Tim’s art,... The post Bunga Bunga 70 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Get to Bungary as Bunga Bunga 69 welcomes 2022 with a wink, a smile and its pants down. Tim Ferguson & Maynard journey across the world and their lounge-room to bring you the truth of a 2022 that Tim feels will be better and Maynard that knows it will be worse, a lot worse. Read... The post Bunga Bunga 69 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Australia’s Coldest 100 returns this Saturday with world class musical shonk that only Australia can produce. Just look at this list of artists that you’ll never see on the same list or even in the same sentence. Don Lane, Kyle Sandilands, Liza Minnelli, Ben Fordham, James Reyne, Samuel L Jackson, Barry Crocker, The Muzak Corporation,... The post Australia’s Coldest 100 – 2022 appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 68 drags you out of lockdown and into the bright light of something shiny but cheap. Tim Ferguson & Maynard will lift you spirits and lift your shirt. They will tell you what happened, what is happening and what will happen. Sweden is insulted. Support Bunga Bunga and Planet Maynard by becoming a... The post Bunga Bunga 68 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Chit Chat von Loopin Stab and Tony Whittaker have made the best (and only) documentary on The Castanet Club. The Castanet Club Story. Chit Chat drops in to tell Maynard the story behind the Story. Warren Coleman, Steve Abbott with Chit Chat 2021. With photo from 1983. Just look at what he wrote about us…... The post The Castanet Club Story story appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Nastassja Bassi (Jacqueline Amidy) who I haven’t seen for more than 30 years drops into Maynard International Studios to deconstruct and celebrate her time with the Castanet Club 1985 -1990. Jacqueline Amidy in NY 2004 The Castanet Club was more than theatrical, it was cinematic.Natassja Bassi (Jacqueline Amidy) For those fancy pants people who like... The post The show-stopping Nastassja Bassi of The Castanet Club. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Warren Coleman, who played Bowling Man in The Castanet Club, drops in to Maynard International Studios to return his VHS player. Can Maynard look like he has a life with only a Barbara Eden photo and a 1982 calendar? Not a chance, but enjoy this 2021 episode of The Odd Couple. Warren has had an... The post Look busy! Bowling Man is coming. appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Viva Bob Vegas is the first live tour in six years for legendary Australian (very) funnyman Bob Downe. Relax as Bob takes Maynard on a tour of his career and his favourite moments from his latest show. Touring now to Brisbane, Brunswick Heads, Sydney & Melbourne. Bob Downe’s very showy website Bob Downe commando rolling... The post What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Bob Downe appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Bunga Bunga 67 surprises the world with a vision of hope, whimsy and frippery. Just what you need in these trying times. They could have used Kim Beazley as a battering ram.Tim Ferguson (insurrectionist) Learn where Kyneton is, experience the bass guitars of war and get yourself a decent super hero psychologist. Tim takes a... The post Bunga Bunga 67 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard appeared first on Planet Maynard.

It’s Bunga Bunga 66! You know what that means? Tim Ferguson and Maynard are two thirds of the way to the Devil’s number while still being only one third in reality. This show Tim & Maynard take you on a 30 minute adventure that has bears, baths and bugger all to do with reality. Tim’s... The post Bunga Bunga 66 – Maynard & Tim Ferguson appeared first on Planet Maynard.

Join us for all the scary large rabbit fun…. WARNING! This video contains inappropriately sized Leporidae and may cause very poor homemade costumes to be made… See you at Electric Dreams 30th April The post Amateur bunnies gone wild! appeared first on Planet Maynard.