i hear good things

About i hear good things

A podcast about music.

Publisher

Ben Beilharz

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 Feb 2026

Latest episode

12 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jul 2026

   #10 - The half year wrap up + celebration

   Episode 10! A celebration and half-year wrap up where Jack and I share our top fives of the year so far and we hear from a bunch of your favourite characters who've made this podcast what it is today. Plus a special gift for you. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/ (https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/) Substack: https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/ (https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/) Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s02e05/pl.u-5jbyVt1oBAD (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s02e05/pl.u-5jbyVt1oBAD) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61V1bnuXwMf74RykKrbYOz?si=2a071bee4ff94cdd (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61V1bnuXwMf74RykKrbYOz?si=2a071bee4ff94cdd) Links: Radio Benbo #01: https://www.mixcloud.com/ben-beilharz/australian-songs-i-didnt-talk-about-on-the-pod-in-the-first-half-of-2026/ (https://www.mixcloud.com/ben-beilharz/australian-songs-i-didnt-talk-about-on-the-pod-in-the-first-half-of-2026/) Radio Benbo #01 playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/radio-benbo-01/pl.u-47exBUyYNqZ (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/radio-benbo-01/pl.u-47exBUyYNqZ) Radio Benbo #01 playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4eHMML6G0K42pWIB7kV8of?si=c08543d4fbe84f76 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4eHMML6G0K42pWIB7kV8of?si=c08543d4fbe84f76) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

2. 

   24 Jun 2026

   #9 - The Plight of Iran

   Talking new releases, but mainly talking to a friend about growing up in Iran and the current situation. Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s02e04/pl.u-qpZNXTJ59oR (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s02e04/pl.u-qpZNXTJ59oR) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YvXWvjGAflSVRHOnbVjpC?si=66e55e6b26844a6d (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YvXWvjGAflSVRHOnbVjpC?si=66e55e6b26844a6d) Links: The Green movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Green_Movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Green_Movement) Thank you for replacing the Ayatollah Khameini with another Ayatollah Khameini: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NonW9jozKYg (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NonW9jozKYg)

3. 

   9 Jun 2026

   #8 - Nabu + Kelsey

   Talking new releases, chatting with Sydney rapper Nabu and Kelsey of femmp3, and reacting to Hannah Murray's astonishing memoir The Make-Believe. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/ (https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/) Substack: https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/ (https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/) Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s02e03/pl.u-zpEYvs4gPVp (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s02e03/pl.u-zpEYvs4gPVp) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cd751LQyy78oyvRLjfPM5?si=bcefec2c24d041cd (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Cd751LQyy78oyvRLjfPM5?si=bcefec2c24d041cd) Links: Marrickvillainz: https://marrickvillainz.bandcamp.com/album/its-a-band-not-a-b-nh-m (https://marrickvillainz.bandcamp.com/album/its-a-band-not-a-b-nh-m) Crocodylus species names: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodylus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodylus) Mulga Bore Hard Rock: https://mulgaborehardrock.com (https://mulgaborehardrock.com) Balming Tiger, Keep On: https://youtu.be/OUQ6NV9r2Lk (https://youtu.be/OUQ6NV9r2Lk) Nabu: https://www.instagram.com/nabuworld_/ (https://www.instagram.com/nabuworld_/) Femmp3: https://www.instagram.com/femmp3/ (https://www.instagram.com/femmp3/) Yourshot DJ competition: https://www.yourshotdj.com (https://www.yourshotdj.com) Hannah Murray, The Make-Believe: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-make-believe-9781529155921 (https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-make-believe-9781529155921) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

4. 

   24 May 2026

   #7 - The Future of Music

   Talking new releases, chatting with Anthony Wignall of Mass Wisteria, talking through THAT Rolling Stone Australia list and hearing about the concert-going experience in Tokyo. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/ (https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/) Substack: https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/ (https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/) Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s02e02/pl.u-XzdvECWKaMB (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s02e02/pl.u-XzdvECWKaMB) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YRo2HPZ2280ZUKWfhToey?si=af41fa75b6664594 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YRo2HPZ2280ZUKWfhToey?si=af41fa75b6664594) Links: Elswar Dwiman - If I Die Alone: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wU_hQyw4b7I (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wU_hQyw4b7I) Sarah Jane & the Noise tix for 29 May: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/b8e67ad5-e0c6-417c-bebe-25b5a4df6e66 (https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/b8e67ad5-e0c6-417c-bebe-25b5a4df6e66) Mass Wisteria, The Mushniks, and Beyoncé’s Fiancés are playing 5 June at the Exeter Hotel in Adelaide: https://www.instagram.com/masswisteriaband/ (https://www.instagram.com/masswisteriaband/) Rolling Stone AU/NZ Future of Music 2026: https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/future-of-music-2026-list-95083/ (https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/future-of-music-2026-list-95083/) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

5. 

   11 May 2026

   #6 - Anna Jeavons

   Back for season two with a big blast of new releases. Plus an interview with Adelaide singer/songwriter Anna Jeavons. Check out her beautifully sad debut album, Anomie. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/ (https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/) Substack: https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/ (https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/) Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s01e06/pl.u-MRPjGtXKL1e (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s01e06/pl.u-MRPjGtXKL1e) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EjzY1qvbE7CysqKfAkrs2?si=3f31a637529d47e7 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EjzY1qvbE7CysqKfAkrs2?si=3f31a637529d47e7) Links: Anna's website: https://www.annajeavons.com (https://www.annajeavons.com) Anomie on Bandcamp: https://annajeavons.bandcamp.com/album/anomie (https://annajeavons.bandcamp.com/album/anomie) 8 Hours - Relaxing Music with Sea Turtles in Hawaii: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLuEx-XH3Uc&t=1130s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLuEx-XH3Uc&t=1130s) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

6. 

   5 Apr 2026

   #5 - Dirt Pile Blues

   I'm talking new releases from Courtney Barnett, Mega Fäuna, Maia Jelavic and many more. Plus frank conversations about dirt piles, voodoo dolls and faith. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/ (https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/) Substack: https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/ (https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/) Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s01e05/pl.u-EgLj4iNKBkv (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s01e05/pl.u-EgLj4iNKBkv) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jHa1fL6KDezAfSyftOUDI?si=ef2158ff9833453b (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jHa1fL6KDezAfSyftOUDI?si=ef2158ff9833453b) Links: Fake Fans by Eliza McLamb (about Chaotic Good): https://substack.com/home/post/p-192801490 (https://substack.com/home/post/p-192801490) Wolf Alice at Laneway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlWy_fPGBLI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlWy_fPGBLI) Angine de Poitrine on KEXP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1so (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1so) My Maker by Snail Mail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2e82FyTcJY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2e82FyTcJY) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

7. 

   22 Mar 2026

   #4 - Richard Lindesay

   I'm talking new releases from The Enthusiast, WAAX, heavensouls and many more. Plus an interview with the preeminent purveyor of recorder-based humour, Richard Lindesay. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/ (https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/) Substack: https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/ (https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/) Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s01e04/pl.u-pZ7kMsyLEAZ (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s01e04/pl.u-pZ7kMsyLEAZ) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2pWvW636jfRHDxGOGk6lZw?si=36c8cd7829194a00 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2pWvW636jfRHDxGOGk6lZw?si=36c8cd7829194a00) Links: The Enthusiast upcoming gig: https://tickets.musicbooze.co/outlet/event/0916c310-7106-4747-a968-67e98f6d852e (https://tickets.musicbooze.co/outlet/event/0916c310-7106-4747-a968-67e98f6d852e) The Sidepieces (Tone Glow interview): https://substack.com/home/post/p-184288995 (https://substack.com/home/post/p-184288995) Richard Lindesay https://richardlindesay.com/ (https://richardlindesay.com/) Richard on Britain’s Got Talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_qO3ovypkU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_qO3ovypkU) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

8. 

   8 Mar 2026

   #3 - Sick Sad Pod

   I'm talking new releases from Exek, Station Model Violence, Sylvie Millard and more. Plus your opportunity to a Ask a Fully Qualified Carpenter. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/ (https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/) Substack: https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/ (https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/) Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s01e03/pl.u-r0zWqCaGrDJ (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-s01e03/pl.u-r0zWqCaGrDJ) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53PsVHo9uYu0g6SMH60IgB?si=d254bb5daa2a4a81 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53PsVHo9uYu0g6SMH60IgB?si=d254bb5daa2a4a81) Links: The Algorithm Ate the Playlist by Lukey Byatt: https://lukeybyatt.substack.com/p/algorithm-ate-the-playlist (https://lukeybyatt.substack.com/p/algorithm-ate-the-playlist) China Labor Watch: https://chinalaborwatch.org/china-labor-watch-raises-serious-concerns-over-alleged-labor-violations-at-foxconn-iphone-17-factory/ (https://chinalaborwatch.org/china-labor-watch-raises-serious-concerns-over-alleged-labor-violations-at-foxconn-iphone-17-factory/) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

9. 

   22 Feb 2026

   #2 - Good Geese!

   I'm talking new releases from Dealers of God, Sleepazoid, Hemlocke Springs and more. Plus a conversation with Jack about the Geese and Cameron Winter Sydney shows and with DJ Bullet Arm about the Modest Mouse cruise. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/ (https://www.instagram.com/i.hear.good.things/) Substack: https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/ (https://iheargoodthings.substack.com/) Episode playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-episode-002/pl.u-47y6lFyYNqZ (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-episode-002/pl.u-47y6lFyYNqZ) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/28uCAjwqx0oy39X6Sk81zU?si=6a88b31824e343bc (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/28uCAjwqx0oy39X6Sk81zU?si=6a88b31824e343bc) Links: Beijing Olympics drumming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA0ZVxHRxCM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA0ZVxHRxCM) Enmore walk of fame: https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/enmore-road-walk-fame (https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/enmore-road-walk-fame) Dealers of God interview: https://rateyourmusic.com/feature/sonemic-interview-dealers-of-god/ (https://rateyourmusic.com/feature/sonemic-interview-dealers-of-god/) Central Tendency on Substack: https://indiescientist.substack.com (https://indiescientist.substack.com) Ellen Willis on Rock Music: https://thenewinquiry.com/heroine-ellen-willis-on-rock-music/ (https://thenewinquiry.com/heroine-ellen-willis-on-rock-music/) Ddu-du Ddu-du on Genius: https://genius.com/Genius-english-translations-blackpink-ddu-du-ddu-du-english-translation-lyrics (https://genius.com/Genius-english-translations-blackpink-ddu-du-ddu-du-english-translation-lyrics) Photos from the Modest Mouse cruise: https://www.sixthmanphotos.com/modest-mouse-cruise-2026 (https://www.sixthmanphotos.com/modest-mouse-cruise-2026) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

10. 

    8 Feb 2026

    #1 - Awkward advantage

    On the first episode of i hear good things (the podcast) I'm talking new releases from Elle Shimada, Karnivool, Richard Sallis, and Beverly-Glenn Copeland. Plus Blondshell live and the greatest song of all times. Discovering what and how is podcast? With you. Episode playlist: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-episode-one/pl.u-pZzrLCyLEAZ (https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/i-hear-good-things-episode-one/pl.u-pZzrLCyLEAZ) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Ne2fdMCMLjnuFzwAWMvjh?si=776bb904a460495b (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Ne2fdMCMLjnuFzwAWMvjh?si=776bb904a460495b) Links: Elle Shimada, Let Him Cook: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOd4627jDTg/ (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOd4627jDTg/) Claymore: https://www.claymore.org/ (https://www.claymore.org/) Richard Sallis: https://richardsallismusic.bandcamp.com (https://richardsallismusic.bandcamp.com) Alanis interview: https://www.hiponline.com/2511/alanis-morissette-interview.html (https://www.hiponline.com/2511/alanis-morissette-interview.html) Dancing Queen: https://genius.com/33763309 (https://genius.com/33763309) Masters of the Universe trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmEx7wQI6RY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmEx7wQI6RY) 78 Amped: https://www.78amped.com (https://www.78amped.com) Music by Ben Beilharz. Contact mail@iheargoodthings.com

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