Everyone has a story to tell...
My name is Clay and welcome to ’Yarn About You’, a podcast where I get to chat with people I know and love, as well as others I just want to meet, to find out their story.
As I have gotten older, I have become fascinated with delving into how people have turned into who they are today. What gives them strength? What challenges have they dealt with? What has influenced them most? Where did they come from?
Michael Loney is a versatile Australian actor of film, television and theatre, who’s career has seen him travel the world.
His time in the UK included working on classic television shows like Robin Of Sherwood, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Howards Way, Sorry (with the legendary Ronnie Corbett from the 2 Ronnies) and a stint on the epic British Soap CORONATION STREET.
Since returning to his home in Perth, Western Australia, Michael has appeared in a multitude of films, television shows and theatre productions
15 Aug 2025
Yarn About You 012 Ivan King
This episode of Yarn About You features Ivan King — Australian entertainment legend, veteran performer and founder of Perth’s Museum of Performing Arts.
Ivan and I sat down for a chat to share decades of theatre stories and backstage memories from his time in the entertainment industry. We discuss a lifetime of memories as well as his incredible dedication and work rescuing and preserving the region’s theatrical history.
Tune in for personal anecdotes, rare memorabilia tales, and a love letter to Western Australia’s performing arts heritage.
I hope you enjoy our yarn... Clay
Podcast recorded at His Majesty's Theatre in Perth, Western Australia, on Wednesday 8th January 2025
22 Jun 2025
Yarn About You 011 Vivienne Garrett
Vivienne Garrett, an award-winning actor, discusses her extensive career in film, television, and theatre, highlighting her experiences as a voice-over artist and acting teacher in this interview.
3 Sept 2024
Yarn About You 010 Andrew Mercado
Andrew Mercado is an Australian Television Historian, documentarian, educator, writer, author, presenter, producer, commentator, podcaster, emcee, trivia host and former cinema owner. He has been a fixture in the Australian Entertainment industry for over 30 years featuring in regular segments on TV shows, radio, podcasts, blogs, Newspapers and magazines.
Andrew is one of the most passionate supporters of television and the people who make it happen. He is also a genuinely lovely person and I am very happy to call him my friend.
I hope you enjoy our yarn! Clay
20 Aug 2024
Yarn About You 009 Rick Ireland
Rick Ireland, an actor, emcee, educator, and counsellor, shares his incredible journey from his early life in Toowoomba, Queensland, to his diverse career in the entertainment industry. He recounts his experiences working on iconic Australian TV shows, like Prisoner, his deep connections with beloved actors like the late Maxine Klibingaitis, and his transformative spiritual and emotional healing journey.
10 Mar 2023
Yarn About You 008 - Karen Petersen
Karen Petersen is a living legend of Australian theatre, film and television.
She is a NSW Central Coast resident who is an all round creative. She is a talented writer, singer and historian who loves the nostalgia of yester-year.
29 Aug 2022
Yarn About You 007 - Deb Mayes
Deb Mayes is a devoted photographer and entertainment reporter who has followed the careers of national and international artists of the stage and screen for as long as she can remember.
She is a passionate supporter of local up and coming artists and she loves nothing more than to be in an audience with her camera.
I am very proud to call Deb my friend and I hope you enjoy our yarn!
August 2022
3 Aug 2022
Yarn About You 006 - Annie Wright
Today’s guest is Annie Wright.Annie is a local Sydney & Central Coast resident with an extensive background in the music and film industry – Both here in Australia and internationally.Annie has worked with the likes of Abba, David Bowie, The Eagles, Lou Reed, John Denver, Sting and The Police, Annie Lennox, The Village People, George Thorogood Renee Geyer, Marcia Hines and more… Many of which becoming lifelong friendsAnnie has been described as a pocket-rocket with a passion for promotion and I’m very happy to call her my friend.I hope you enjoy our yarn!
19 Jul 2022
Yarn About You 005 - Liz Mullinar
Today’s guest is, Order of Australia recipient, Liz Mullinar.Liz was an absolute powerhouse in the Australian Entertainment Industry before heading in a different direction, dedicating her life to help abuse victims on their journey of healing. She is an accomplished Author and speaker. She is a co-founder of Advocate for Survivors of Child Abuse and the founder of Heal For Life Foundation.
For more information on Liz Mullinar’s work or to purchase her books, visit www.healforlife.com.au
13 May 2022
Yarn About You 004 - Maxine Klibingaitis
Maxine Klibingaitis is an absolute legend in Australian television with credits in shows such as Neighbours (playing Paul Robinson’s first wife), Special Squad, Fields Of Fire, The Flying Doctors, Family & Friends, Hampton Court, Col’n Carpenter, All Together Now, Blue Healers, Round The Twist, Marshall Law, MDA & more…
She is fondly remembered as BOBBIE MITCHELL in the iconic TV show PRISONER, where she had a 2 year run.
18 Apr 2022
Yarn About You 003 - Phil Bligh
Mr Phillip Bligh is a passionate advocate for connecting people in our community.
Phil is a proud Indigenous family man, An emerging Elder and member of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Phil is also Vice President of Committee that runs “The 5 Lands Walk” – an incredible 10km public walk, held each year, on the NSW Central Coast.
He is a fierce supporter of not only Indigenous inclusion and recognition in society, but also Australians originating from other cultures.
It was Phil’s influence of telling and listening to people’s stories that pushed me to start this podcast.
To me, Phil Bligh is not only a respected elder and mentor in the Aboriginal community, but I’m also lucky enough to call him my friend.
I hope you enjoy our yarn…
6 Apr 2022
Yarn About You 002 - James Charles
James Charles is an actor and writer who has had an interesting creative life here (in Australia) and around the world.
James is an absolute gentleman who chats with me about his life, which saw him move from London to Australia 11 years ago. His story is compelling and his positive attitude and dedication to continue to improve his life is extremely inspirational!
22 Mar 2022
Yarn About You 001 - Kellie Martin
Kellie Martin is a Central Coast, NSW, local who I met through Woy Woy Little Theatre. We first worked on a short play (where she had to call me a very naughty word!) & since worked together on 2 other full length productions in each where she played my wife. I regularly refer to her as my favourite wife (...Amanda loves that!). I really don't understand her silliness & immaturity, but put up with it because I am such a lovely person... Enjoy our test run podcast!
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