Singer/songwriter + Aussie mum of 2 Alison Newman enjoys honest and inspiring conversations with artists + creators about the joys + issues they've encountered while trying to be a mum + continue to create. We discuss the mental load, changes in identity, how creativity is influenced by motherhood, mum guilt, the patriarchy, feminism + more. Out Fridays.
Liam Brown is a singer/songwriter and musician from Mount Gambier and father of 2. Liam talks about the strong relationship he has with his Gernz bandmates, why rock stars are a**sholes and playing a gig just 12 hours before his baby was born.
Gernz is a three-piece alternative Aus-rock, punk, and grunge band hailing from the DIY music scene of Mount Gambier, South Australia. Formed in 2024, the trio consists of Liam Brown (vocals/guitar), Kyle Gleed (bass), and Bradley Frost (drums). After spending over a decade playing together in various local metal outfits, the longtime friends shifted directions to create a project rooted in raw energy and unfiltered authenticity.
The band describes their sound as a blend of '90s grunge and modern Aussie punk, drawing heavy sonic comparisons to Nirvana, Pixies, The Breeders, and Amyl and the Sniffers. Their music balances melody-driven arrangements with a harsh, infectious, and distinctly Australian bite.
Embracing a self-described "dumb and fun" songwriting ethos, Gernz focuses on everyday regional themes—ranging from local trade culture to humorous real-life setbacks. A core mission of the band is challenging the stigma surrounding regional musicians. They actively champion the thriving, high-quality live music ecosystem of regional Australia.
Known for their high-octane, beer-drinking live sets at local pubs like the Bellum Hotel and capital-city stages like the Adelaide UniBar, Gernz maintains a reputation for raw, energetic performances focused entirely on engaging the "punters".
This episode contains mentions of mental health and drug use.
Gernz on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gernzband/)
5 Sept 2026
Quan Yeomans - Father's Day Special
After being together for just 6 months, Regurgitator were signed to a 5 album deal. Formed in 1994 by core members Quan Yeomans & Ben Ely.
Regurgitator is an influential Australian alternative rock band formed in Brisbane in 1993 by core members Quan Yeomans and Ben Ely, alongside original drummer Martin Lee. Known for their unique, genre-blurring sound, the group blends rock, punk, funk, and electronic pop with sharp, ironic humor and a quirky critique of society. They achieved critical acclaim and massive commercial success with their 1996 debut album Tu-Plang, which earned ARIA Platinum certification and won two ARIA Music Awards for Best Alternative Release and Best Debut Album. Their success peaked with their seminal November 1997 follow-up album Unit, a commercial juggernaut that spent most of 1998 dominating the sales charts to secure a triple-platinum status with over 210,000 units shipped. Unit became a defining record of the era, sweeping the 1998 ARIA Awards with five wins, including the prestigious Album of the Year and Best Alternative Album. Following their third studio effort ...art in 1999—which achieved ARIA Gold certification—the band transitioned into independent music. They famously recorded inside a transparent public structure for the 2004 "Band in a Bubble" project, and they have maintained a prolific, fiercely independent career well into the 2020s with recent album releases like Headroxx and Invader.
This album contains discussions around drugs and has swearing.
31 Aug 2023
Zach Mander - Father's Day Special
In the second of my Father's Day special podcast episodes. I welcome Zach Mander, a comedian, radio announcer and father of 2 from Brisbane Australia.
Zach has hosted national radio shows on stations such as 2Day FM and FOX FM and specialises in clever and offbeat content.
He is the self proclaimed 'Bluey detective delving in to the much loved Aussie kids show and providing witty observations.
If today’s episode is triggering for you in any way I encourage you to seek help from those around you, medical professionals or from resources on line. I have compiled a list of great international resources here (https://www.alisonnewman.net/mental-health-services-list)
Music used with permission thanks to my APRA AMCOS mini online license.
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