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He's the Voice Podcast

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He's the Voice - a podcast devoted to celebrating the history of the album "Whispering Jack" and the remarkable career achievements of Australian national treasure - John Farnham. We want to give life to the stories belonging to the writers, musicians and producers behind the songs that brought the album to life.

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He's the Voice - a podcast devoted to celebrating the history of the album "Whispering Jack" and the remarkable career achievements of Australian national treasure - John Farnham. We want to give life to the stories belonging to the writers, musicians and producers behind the songs that brought the album to life.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 14 - Jack's Back feat. The Brasstards

5/9/2024
Having completed their track-by-track deep dive into "Whispering Jack", Adam and Nigel now look to the live concert performances, with this episode exploring the second of the three live tours dedicated to the album's success - "Jack's Back" (November 1987-January 1988). Joining Adam and Nigel are special guests Mark Dennison and Peter Lothian - 2 of The Brasstards - the horn section who accompanied John throughout the "Whispering Jack" and "Age of Reason" eras.

Duration:01:18:23

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Episode 13 – Whispering Jack Live

3/5/2024
Having completed their track-by-track deep dive into "Whispering Jack", Adam and Nigel now look to the live concert performances, with this episode exploring the first of three live tours dedicated to the album's success. Come join the discussion about the 1987 tour of "Whispering Jack Live", featuring contributions from some members of the Farnham Band who toured with John at that time.

Duration:01:03:13

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Episode 12 - Track 10: Let Me Out

2/1/2024
The tenth and final instalment of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album "Whispering Jack". This episode features Track 10: “Let Me Out” - including insights from Farnham Band guitarist Brett Garsed, plus quite a few discussion points from both us and some of our special guests.

Duration:00:54:01

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Episode 11 - Track 9: A Touch of Paradise

12/20/2023
In this next instalment of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album “Whispering Jack”, we explore Track 9: “A Touch of Paradise” - featuring co-writer, Mr. Daddy Cool himself, Ross Wilson, Bass Guitarist Roger McLachlan, Saxophonist Bill Harrower, as well as a little help from our other guests.

Duration:01:22:37

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Episode 10 - Track 8: Trouble

11/30/2023
The eighth instalment of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album "Whispering Jack", features Track 8: “Trouble” written by Mr. Dennis East. This episode also features several of our regular podcast contributors.

Duration:00:47:42

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Episode 9 - Track 7: Love to Shine

11/16/2023
In this next instalment of our track-by-track deep dive into John Farnham's ground-breaking album “Whispering Jack”, we explore Track 7: “Love to Shine”, with a little help from several of our usual guests.

Duration:00:43:33

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Episode 8 - Track 6: No One Comes Close

10/26/2023
Once again we present another instalment of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album "Whispering Jack". In this episode we’re exploring Track 6: “No One Comes Close”, with writer Eric McCusker and some of our other guests.

Duration:00:58:18

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Episode 7 - Track 5: Going, Going, Gone

10/11/2023
The fifth instalment of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album "Whispering Jack", features Track 5: “Going, Going, Gone”, with two of the writers - David Hirschfelder and Ross Fraser, plus discussion points from us and some of our other guests.

Duration:00:50:40

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Episode 6 - Track 4: Reasons

9/27/2023
We present the fourth instalment of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album "Whispering Jack". This week we’re exploring Track 4: “Reasons”, with its writer Sam See and discussion points from some of our other guests.

Duration:01:31:04

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Episode 5 - Track 3: One Step Away

9/14/2023
In the third of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album "Whispering Jack", we explore Track 3: "One Step Away", with co-writer Dave Skinner and other guests.

Duration:00:55:00

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Bonus Episode - Interview with Mitch Tambo: You're the Voice Part 2

8/29/2023
Adam and Nigel present a second bonus episode, which expands on the story of “You're the Voice” by having an in-depth conversation with Indigenous Australian World Music singer, songwriter Mitch Tambo. Tambo garnered national attention in 2019 as a contestant on “Australia's Got Talent”, where he performed a powerful, spine tingling First Nations version of John Farnham's iconic anthem. Mitch’s performance continues the life and the legacy of the song, which was also pivotal in helping to secure Brisbane's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Duration:00:55:09

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Episode 4 - Track 2: You're the Voice

8/22/2023
In the second of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album "Whispering Jack", we explore John's career redefining mega-hit, Track 2: "You're the Voice".

Duration:01:53:59

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Episode 3 - Track 1: Pressure Down

7/27/2023
In the first of our track-by-track deep dives into John Farnham's ground-breaking album “Whispering Jack”, we explore and dissect Track 1: “Pressure Down”.

Duration:00:50:00

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Bonus Episode - Interview with Poppy Stockell

7/13/2023
Your co-hosts Adam and Nigel had the privilege of catching up with Poppy Stockell, Writer and Director of "John Farnham - Finding the Voice”; the documentary about Australia's Favourite Son. This is a bonus episode to compliment our original 14 episodes of the “He's the Voice” Podcast.

Duration:00:54:54

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Episode 2 - Whispering Jack: An Overview

6/30/2023
In this episode of the "He's the Voice" Podcast, Nigel and Adam discuss John Farnham's most successful studio album "Whispering Jack". They speak to a few special guests who share their stories, discussing how the album was made, as well as the history and success the album has enjoyed on the Australian Music Charts over the years. An in-depth overview for what is a remarkable album.

Duration:01:19:01

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Episode 1 - Intro to "He's the Voice"

6/1/2023
Your co-hosts Adam Stolfo and Nigel Langes welcome you to the "He's the Voice" Podcast – a brand new show devoted to celebrating the history of the album "Whispering Jack" and the remarkable career achievements of Australian national treasure - John Farnham. Episode 1 is a short introductory episode, where Adam and Nigel have a little discussion on what listeners can expect “He's the Voice” to deliver in the coming weeks / months.

Duration:00:12:19