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Life of Brian...Mannix that is.

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Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he is bringing his mates for a chat. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable and unprecedented (everyone is using it) it is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts driving excellence.

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Australia

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Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he is bringing his mates for a chat. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable and unprecedented (everyone is using it) it is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts driving excellence.

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English

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0438197986


Episodes
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S5E8: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 8 Carlotta & Craig Bennett plus Tania Doko & Eric Bazilian

4/23/2024
It's duelling duos as Brian & Kevin break bread with Carlotta & Craig and Tania & Eric. Australian showbiz icon Carlotta and entertainment reporter to the stars Craig Bennett have turned a lifetime's friendship into a hilarious stage show that is packing houses across the country. Find out all the juicy gossip behind the glamour when they spill the beans to Brian & Kevin. They don't, but it reads well doesn't it? Tania Doko and Eric Bazilian (She of Bachelor Girl and He of The Hooters) have lots in common. They both married a Swede (not the same one) They both sing great and write sensational songs and they both speak to Kevin at the same time about all of those things. Who knew? All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:58

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S5E7: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 7 Roger Glover from Deep Purple and Huey Lewis.

4/9/2024
Deep Purple may not be touring Australia now, but we did manage to get their bass player and the man who came up with Smoke on the Water - Roger Glover - for a chat and he is quite a character. Our other star attraction is the incredibly likeable and talented Huey Lewis, talking everything from Back to the Future to his hearing problems to his new Broadway Show which is about to open. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:12:08

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S5E6: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 6 Judy Collins and Jon Stevens.

3/26/2024
Two episodes back we were talking about her, now I am delighted to be talking to her. The amazing Judy Collins joins me to talk about that Stephen Stills song and her incredible career from both sides now and then. Also up for a chat is Jon Stevens. What a blast to talk about Noiseworks, INXS, JC Superstar and life and death in general. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:22

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S5E5: LIFE OF BRIAN...Mannix that is Episode 5 Little Pattie and Laurence Hewson from Sordid Ordeal

3/12/2024
Little Pattie is a showbiz icon and she shares some of her experiences from a lifetime of entertaining Australia. Still treading the boards as part of The Good Old Days of Rock 'n Roll Show, Pattie takes us from her beginnings as a shy teenager on Bandstand to the battlefields of Vietnam singing for the troops while bullets were flying. It is a truly amazing and unique story. You will also meet Laurence Hewson, lead singer and songwriter for Sordid Ordeal. At night his searing vocals can be heard in venues across Melbourne but by day he is platform announcer at Flinders Street Railway Station. Get on board another fun filled episode of the curious Life of Brian. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:36

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S5E4: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 4 Graham Nash and Revisit Bryan Brown

2/27/2024
Graham Nash is befitting of the word LEGEND. Kev got to chat with Graham about his life and times, including The Hollies, the formation of Crosby, Stills and Nash then the addition of Young, plus his upcoming Aussie tour. Great stories from an all time great of our generation. Also we revisit our pandemic and hilarious chat with Bryan Brown, another whose name sits well alongside the word LEGEND. Bryan talks about becoming an unlikely author and his days on set with Paul and Ringo. Yes, that Paul and Ringo. Funny bastards apparently. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:29

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S5E3: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 3 Barry Williams aka Greg Brady and Revisit John Lydon

2/13/2024
There is much more to Barry Williams than just his Greg Brady days as you will discover in this chat. Barry talks about Greg and those heady days including when the axe fell on the show and whether he has ever wanted to kill Greg off. He also talks about his musical career and his recent experiences on Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer. We revisit our visit with the always unpredictable John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten and play the new Brian Cadd song from his forthcoming album Dream Train. Make 2024 the year you do something about making our roads a safer place for everyone. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:57

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S5E2: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 2 Dinah Lee and Revisit Alice Cooper.

1/30/2024
Dinah Lee is still wowing audiences across Australia the same way she did in the sixties when she burst onto the scene with her amazing debut single 'Don't you know Yockomo.' Dinah tells her amazing story to Brian and Kevin. And in what will become a regular segment, we enter the vault and revisit our first Life of Brian encounter with the great Alice Cooper, remembering the only two people in the world who call him Vince. Plus Brian has been partying with politicians and TV stars. Wait 'til you hear what they got up to!!!! Make 2024 the year you do something about making our roads a safer place for everyone. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:54

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S5E1: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is 2024 Episode 1 Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals and Jimmy Cupples of King Canyon.

1/16/2024
Happy New Year! What a way to start 2024 with the legendary Felix Cavaliere founding member of The Rascals. What a band! Remember Groovin', A Girl Like You, People got to be Free, Good lovin' and so many other great songs. Felix is going strong and talks about the highs and lows. King Canyon has a hot new single 'Blacktop' and lead singer Jimmy Cupples tells Brian and Kev all about it and the plans for the year. Make 2024 the year you do something about making our roads a safer place for everyone. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:51

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S4E26: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 26 Bill McDonough Australian Crawl & Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill from Action Skulls

12/26/2023
Bill McDonough - best known as drummer and songwriter for Australian Crawl - has penned a book called Sons of Beaches. It is the story of the McDonough brothers, Bill and Guy, before and during their days in Aussie Crawl. Bill tells Brian and Kev about the story behind doing the book and much more, including being fried one night at the Prospect Hill Hotel. Our other guests are Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (The Cowsills), two thirds of Action Skulls - the other member is Bill Mumy, a talented singer songwriter and yes, he played Will Robinson in Lost in Space. Vicki has the latest on The Bangles and John recounts being recently sacked as drummer for The Beach Boys. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. Head to their website - murcotts.edu.au - or call their world famous number 1300 555 576. Make your loved ones safe on the roads this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:19:33

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S4E25: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 25 Brian Canham of Pseudo Echo & Dave Warner from the Suburbs.

12/11/2023
Prepare to be girt by Brian's in this stocking stuffed pre-Christmas episode. Pseudo Echo's Brian Canham is the first guest and he talks Funky Town, Molly, knocking back Madonna and working with Kamahl, the kind of colourful chat that has made Life of Brian such great listening. Special prize for picking the subtle use of a Pseudo Echo hit single title! And what else is in Brian's stocking? It's Dave Warner from the suburbs talking about his latest crime novel 'Summer of Blood' and his award winning music career. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence, who have a special 15% off offer on for Christmas. Head to their website - murcotts.edu.au - or call their world famous number 1300 555 576. Make your loved ones safe on the road this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:20:20

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S4E24: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 24 Deborah Conway and Peter Williams of The Groove & The Mixtures.

11/27/2023
Deborah Conway has released her memoir The Book of Life and she chats to Brian and Kev about her rich body of work, from modelling to the early band days with Do Re Mi and her solo success. Kev also catches up with former lead singer of The Groove and The Mixtures Peter Williams, another Kiwi who crossed the ditch and became a big star in the late sixties and seventies. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence who have a special 15% off offer on for Christmas. Head to their website murcotts.edu.au or call their world famous number 1300 555 576. Make your loved ones safe on the road this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:20:07

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S4E23: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 23 Mark Holden talks Carnations, Hasselhoff and Kitty Sullivan plus meet Jesse James Dupree.

11/13/2023
Mark Holden is living a colourful life and shares some of his incredible experiences with Brian and Kev, including the heady days of pop stardom and red carnations, pissing Elton John off, working and partying with David Hasselhoff and his Sullivans romance. Also in this episode, meet Jesse James Dupree and hear the banging song he has written with Brian Johnson of AC/DC. Crash free driving - what a concept. Murcotts Driving Excellence will steer you in the right direction to safer driving. Jump on their website - murcotts.edu.au - to see the whole range of programs available then call 1300 555 576 and make it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:20:10

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S4E22: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 22 Les Gock - Hush and much more

10/30/2023
Les Gock was a bona fide seventies pop star from head to toe. As lead guitarist of Hush, Les was a huge part of Australia's most successful glam rock bands. They were on fire - literally - as you will find out when Les talks about those wild, crazy and dangerous days. There is more to the story, as Les enjoyed even more success as a jingle writer and producer for brands like Qantas, Sussan and many others. Crash free driving - what a concept. Murcotts Driving Excellence will steer you in the right direction to safer driving. Jump on their website murcotts.edu.au to see the whole range of programs available then call 1300 555 576 and make it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:01

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S4E21: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 21 Legendary Songwriter Jimmy Webb and Music Journalist Stuart Coupe (Part 2)

10/16/2023
One of the great songwriters of our generation Jimmy Webb is about to tour Australia and on the eve of the tour, he chats to Kevin about how he got his start, meeting Glen Campbell, songs he wrote and ones he wishes he'd written Stuart Coupe shares more of his colourful rock 'n roll experience including the 'glamour' of touring the USA with Paul Kelly and the Hoodoo Gurus, the interviewees that have eluded him and crossing paths with young Mannix. Crash free driving - what a concept. Murcotts Driving Excellence will steer you in the right direction to safer driving. Jump on their website murcotts.edu.au to see the whole range of programs available then call 1300 555 576 and make it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:47

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S4E20: LIFE OF BRIAN...Mannix that is Episode 20 Music Journalist Stuart Coupe & Canadian singer Gino Vannelli

10/2/2023
Stuart Coupe is one of Australia's most read and respected music journalists, so his appearance on our show is a big surprise. Stuart talks about his latest book 'Shake some Action' which is full of great war stories from his life in rock and roll. In part one of our chat there are tales from Springsteen, Dylan, Steve Kilbey and the current Australian PM. Kev catches up Canadian singer songwriter Gino Vannelli of 'Wild Horses' and 'I Just wanna Stop' fame and to finish off, hear the great new song from the very talented Natalie Gauci. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence, the people to help you achieve crash-free driving. Call them to book 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au to see the full range of programs available. Do it for yourself or someone you care about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:20:19

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S4E19: LIFE OF BRIAN....Mannix that is Episode 19 Bee Gee Colin Petersen (Part 2) & Leslie Knauer from Promises.

9/18/2023
Colin Petersen shares more of his amazing stories from his days as drummer with The Bee Gees. From worldwide stardom to the problems that fractured the fivesome and split the Gibb brothers. Remember the chart topping 1978 smash Baby it's You by Promises? Kevin chats to the lady behind that song and most memorable video clip Leslie Knauer. Find out what she is up to in 2023 and why she was on stage with Monkee Micky Dolenz. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:15

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S4E18: LIFE OF BRIAN...Mannix that is Episode 18 Rick Springfield and former Bee Gee Colin Petersen.

9/4/2023
Rick Springfield and Colin Petersen are two Aussies who have both made a huge impact on the international scene, Colin as a child actor in the movie Smiley then behind the drum kit for the Bee Gees' first musical assault on the world through hits like Massachusetts, To Love Somebody, New York Mining Disaster and Words. Now a Queensland resident, Colin shares the story, from his start in the business to the first break up of the brothers Gibb. Rick Springfield is touring the United States now with his new album Automatic. He talks about making the new record and looks back over a career that includes being shot at while touring Vietnam in the sixties, the story behind covering Eleanor Rigby with Zoot, the smash success of Jessie's Girl and much more. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:10

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S4E17: LIFE OF BRIAN...Mannix that is Episode 17 Kevin Borich plus Les Hall & Steve Mulry from TMG.

8/21/2023
Legendary guitarist and singer Kevin Borich has a brilliant new record called Duets, featuring Kevin performing with friends like Leo Sayer, Joe Walsh, Ella Hooper, Joe Camilleri, Ian Moss and Swanee, to name a few. Kevin talks about making the album plus the good old days including writing the La De Das classic Gonna See My baby Tonight. But wait, there's more: Les Hall and Steve Mulry chat about the new TMG album It is What it is ... Rock On and the single La La plus the plans for the 50th anniversary of the forming of the Ted Mulry Gang. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:14:40

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S4E16: LIFE OF BRIAN...Mannix that is Episode 16 Ian Moss, Kevin Rowland and Glenn A. Baker.

8/7/2023
Glenn A Baker - the rock brain of the world - returns with more fascinating stories from his incredible musical life including touring with The Rolling Stones and meeting Fidel Castro! Kevin catches up with Kevin Rowland - lead singer of Dexys Midnight Runners - to chat about their new album The Feminine Divine and the old hits like Come on Eileen. Australian rock legend Ian Moss is back with his new album Rivers Run Dry. We catch up with Mossy to talk about the new songs, duetting with his son and much more. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:11:15

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S4E15: LIFE OF BRIAN...Mannix that is Episode 15 Glenn A. Baker, Joe Vitale (Part 2) & Tim Henwood

7/24/2023
The Rock Brain of every Century Glenn A. Baker has stories about everyone in the music biz. In part one of his chat with Brian & Kev he talks Beatles, the days of managing Ol' 55, correcting the Big O about one of his songs and running into Stevie Nicks on the way to meeting Bob Dylan. As you do! Master drummer Joe Vitale returns, chatting to Kev and Murcotts' Mark Lane about his Bob Dylan connection, plus more Joe Walsh stories and drumming for John Lennon. To finish, the busiest man in Australian music Tim Henwood drops in for a chat and to play the new Palace of the King single. Thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. One phone call could make such a difference to your life. Call them on 1300 555 576 to become a better driver or give a gift certificate to someone you care about. Visit murcotts.edu.au today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:09