Johnny Mahogany Plays It Straight & Teacher's Pest
Johnny Mahogany opens up about the journey to and around appearing on one of Australia's first ever reality TV shows, and a bit about his travels and life in art. Then we have Brad B talking about some cool teachers that played a big role in shaping his life.
21 Jun 2026
Shindig at H's & Brad Is A Very Naughty Boy
Harrison (H) tells us about the evolution of his annual and legendary party in Austin TX, and he also divulges of a love that, somehow and almost unbelievably, equalled his love of Van Halen.
Regular storyteller Brad shares some hilarious tales from his most definitely misspent youth.
31 May 2026
Woolloomooloo Days & Lost in Translation
Two storytellers, both cousins. Jan talks about growing up in Sydney's colourful Woolloomooloo and becoming a cop and the life that followed. Corinne has some epic tanning disasters in the pre-sunsmart era, and some just as epic language fails in her long-time adopted home of Bavaria.
24 May 2026
Jungle Jay Goes MIA
The strange and terrible saga of how Jungle Jay and his crew's journey up the Zambezi River, and beyond in southern Africa, ended up going horribly wrong. Did they anger the river gods with their debauchery? Luckily for listeners, Jungle Jay lived to tell the tale.
17 May 2026
When Punk Woke Sydney: Johnny Rejex gives the skinny
Original Sydney punk singer, and now author, Johnny Rejex takes us back to 1976 when Sydney needed a big shake up and punk delivered it. He takes us to ground zero and shares a bunch of hilarious true stories. The bands, the parties, the unforgettable characters from a unique time in cultural history. And, if you like it, you'll love his book which you can buy here (https://www.amazon.com.au/Punk-Miracle-outrageous-history-Sydney/dp/192325023X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SFJFQUOVGCZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4Cy61Y2T8pyrVywOnIDR58neUbr6WDAEhLxpc5_GkjBBnE7V3NDCWGCf9Ym45knX.yMSe2AYBjwL7ibb51HotuzKBFb05L-0__BMHLnwhFWE&dib_tag=se&keywords=punk+miracle+book&qid=1778980328&sprefix=punk+miracle+book%2525252Caps%2525252C351&sr=8-1)
25 Jan 2026
Last Of The Freedom Bunch & Under Siege In Dubrovnik
Brad shares some hilarious travel stories covering strife in Greece, Mexico, US and the former Yugoslavia. Musician Phil Rivers in El Paso, Texas recounts life as a working musician in the early 1970's, and more, after relocating from the antipodes to planet America with his band, the Quintikis.
18 Jan 2026
On The Lash in Saudi & One Night in Koh Samui
Two storytellers - 1. AJ has a night and morning after to remember on a backpacking trip to Koh Samui, Thailand, 2. Quigs has a whole bunch of rollicking tales from life as an expat in Saudi Arabia - you wouldn't think booze was banned.
11 Jan 2026
Blacktown's Crazy Art Lady & Evan Goes Sightseeing
Meet Danni RG, the original crazy art lady from Blacktown in Sydney's west. She is a renowned community artist and is sharing with us her mission and tales of some of the 'memorable' characters in her world. We also hear from Evan, who just wanted to get the train from Melbourne to Sydney but had an unplanned detour in Wagga that changed a lot of things.
4 Jan 2026
Harbour Bridge Sheep Herders & A Pink Floyd Afternoon
This episode is all about the surreal possibilities of the early 1970's. Meeting Pink Floyd for a school magazine story and getting vouched for by Billy Preston, whilst participating in a Chuck Berry no 1 hit recording. And rebellious university days in Sydney and pulling a legendary prank involving sheep and the harbour bridge.
28 Dec 2025
Love, Loss & Li Wrong
Two stories in this ep - Brett's sad but beautiful journey through love, loss and back to life again. In our second story, Herman recounts a tale of things going li wrong on the seedy side of Sydney's insular peninsula.
21 Dec 2025
All In On Tomorrow: James Ynson's story
Here's a 35 minute skip through an epic life. James Ynson was born in The Philippines and raised there, and later Australia, before stints in the US and Saudi Arabia as an adult. He has endured tremendous, sometimes unfathomable, trauma and hardship. But he has a rare resilience, which is inspiring. He's also written a memoir called All In On Tomorrow available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/All-Tomorrow-Resilient-Journey-Beyond/dp/176436631X)
14 Dec 2025
Mad Men Part One: Bon Scott, Muhammed Ali, George Foreman v Plucka Duck & The Surreal Bank Robbery
Three advertising industry legends tell tales from another time of film shoots and recordings gone right and wrong, of their many strange colleagues and of general politically incorrect hi-jinx. It turns out Bon Scott was a true pro - on many levels, Plucka Duck was no match for George Foreman, a bank robbery can really make your day and the art of pubing has been lost to time.
6 Dec 2025
Roger Fabri Goes To The Races and Kev's Millwall Offensive
King of speed Roger Fabri takes us back to being an 18 year old SP bookmaker's assistant and a particularly memorable day at the track. Then Kev has a few late 80's London football tales, including a brilliant example of how to bust into a sold out event and an encounter with the legendary Modfather himself, Paul Weller. And my good mates Steve and Dan help navigate English football culture of the late 80's.
30 Nov 2025
Dodge City Days & The Married To The Mob Mystery
In this episode, Gail recounts crazy times in Southwestern Sydney's Green Valley aka Dodge City and beyond in the 80's and early 90's. Then we head west to Perth where Scotty faces some tricky questions about his then to-be father in law - does his future wear concrete boots and sleep with the fishes, or has he just watched one too many mobster shows?
23 Nov 2025
The Leaves Of Destiny & Brad Goes Rally Driving
Karma is a bitch and she knows where you live - get your mind blown by this wild story about the leaves of destiny in India, as told by legendary astrologer Dadhichi (astrology.com.au (http://astrology.com.au)). And in our second story, lets go rally driving in suburbia and other uncommon driving misdeamenors by our mate Brad.
16 Nov 2025
Lord of the spin: a kiwi scam saga
Gini's mum is caught in the web of a vile conman's lies. But hell knows no fury like a woman scorned, and Gini's mum and her crack con-busting unit turn the tables and nail the sucker.
9 Nov 2025
Glastonbury, Extra Happy Ending & Manzil Madness
Three stories by three different storytellers. AJ's tinder date gets him onstage at Glastonbury, whilst Katie has a date that gets all out of hand (sorry), and Evan regales us with tales from the early 80's working as a barman in some legendary Sydney haunts.
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