Two of Australia's most loved, celebrated and revered writers are up for a chat. David Williamson is an icon of Australian theatre, film and television, with a body of work the envy of all. From The Club to Don's Party to Gallipoli, David's words have been an integral part of our lives. Our other guest Andrew Rule is no slouch either with dozens of best selling books in the true crime arena. Andrew has brought the stories of Chopper Read and the Underbelly crew to the world through his writing and more recently a very successful podcast series.       

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Two of Australia's most loved, celebrated and revered writers are up for a chat. David Williamson is an icon of Australian theatre, film and television, with a body of work the envy of all. From The Club to Don's Party to Gallipoli, David's words have been an integral part of our lives. Our other guest Andrew Rule is no slouch either with dozens of best selling books in the true crime arena. Andrew has brought the stories of Chopper Read and the Underbelly crew to the world through his writing and more recently a very successful podcast series.       
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The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and those of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 15 David Williamson and Andrew Rule

Holy incredible guest list Batman! We have two Robins on the show.

The one and only Burt Ward, one half of the dynamic duo from the iconic Batman television series, tells us what he is up to now that his crime fighting days are behind him. Kapow! Burt shares some wonderful memories of Adam West and the galaxy of stars who appeared on the show and the ones who wanted to, but didn't. Burt also talks about his passion for rescue dogs and the philanthropic work he and his wife Tracy have been doing in that area, plus their Gentle Giants pet food company.   

Robin A Smith is fronting the Golden Anniversary tour of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells in Australia next month. Robin, an award winning and highly acclaimed conductor and arranger, chats about one of the most talked about pieces of music ever and some great memories he has of living in Australia and working with Margaret Urlich and The Rockmelons.   

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Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

Holy incredible guest list Batman! We have two Robins on the show.
The one and only Burt Ward, one half of the dynamic duo from the iconic Batman television series, tells us what he is up to now that his crime fighting days are behind him. Kapow! Burt shares some wonderful memories of Adam West and the galaxy of stars who appeared on the show and the ones who wanted to, but didn't. Burt also talks about his passion for rescue dogs and the philanthropic work he and his wife Tracy have been doing in that area, plus their Gentle Giants pet food company.   
Robin A Smith is fronting the Golden Anniversary tour of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells in Australia next month. Robin, an award winning and highly acclaimed conductor and arranger, chats about one of the most talked about pieces of music ever and some great memories he has of living in Australia and working with Margaret Urlich and The Rockmelons.   
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and those of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 14 Burt Ward & Robin A Smith

Our main guest this week is Geoff Cox. Who, I hear you say? Coxy from the Roxy, Coxy's Big Break, The Little River Band - THAT Geoff Cox. One of the great storytellers, and what stories he has. From touring with LRB across America to the pubs and clubs of Australia with the likes of Kamahl and Alf Garnett to his illustrious real estate career. Amazing stories as only Coxy can tell. 

To finish off, Natalie Gauci tells us about her new album Brand New Day and her showcase gig at Bird's Basement (Friday July 5th), plus we play her terrific new single How You Feel.

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The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

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Our main guest this week is Geoff Cox. Who, I hear you say? Coxy from the Roxy, Coxy's Big Break, The Little River Band - THAT Geoff Cox. One of the great storytellers, and what stories he has. From touring with LRB across America to the pubs and clubs of Australia with the likes of Kamahl and Alf Garnett to his illustrious real estate career. Amazing stories as only Coxy can tell. 
To finish off, Natalie Gauci tells us about her new album Brand New Day and her showcase gig at Bird's Basement (Friday July 5th), plus we play her terrific new single How You Feel.
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 13 Coxy and Natalie Gauci

It's fan boy time as Brian gets all 12 year old when he meets Andy Scott of Sweet and Kev is a massive Guess Who fan, so chatting to Burton Cummings is a major coup. 

Sweet are about to tour Australia and Andy Scott - the last remaining member of the line up that brought us Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run and Love is Like Oxygen - is up for a chat about the good old days and the tour. 

The Guess Who put Canadian rock music on the map with monster hits like American Woman, Undun, No Time and Albert Flasher. Burton Cummings was the lead singer and what a voice he has. The songs he wrote and co wrote have stood the test of time. 

Classic rock stars with equally classic stories - it is another top shelf episode.

Ya Ready Kev? Andy? Burton?  All right substitutes ... Let's Go!! (names have been changed to protect us from getting sued) 



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The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

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It's fan boy time as Brian gets all 12 year old when he meets Andy Scott of Sweet and Kev is a massive Guess Who fan, so chatting to Burton Cummings is a major coup. 
Sweet are about to tour Australia and Andy Scott - the last remaining member of the line up that brought us Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run and Love is Like Oxygen - is up for a chat about the good old days and the tour. 
The Guess Who put Canadian rock music on the map with monster hits like American Woman, Undun, No Time and Albert Flasher. Burton Cummings was the lead singer and what a voice he has. The songs he wrote and co wrote have stood the test of time. 
Classic rock stars with equally classic stories - it is another top shelf episode.
Ya Ready Kev? Andy? Burton?  All right substitutes ... Let's Go!! (names have been changed to protect us from getting sued) 
 
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 12 Burton Cummings of The Guess Who  & Sweet's  Andy Scott. Andy

Simon Napier-Bell is a music industry icon with a wealth of experiences and stories from his decades in a myriad of roles. Simon shares tales from his days as manager of The Yardbirds, taking Wham to China, the success of Japan in Japan and discovering JPY in a pub ... but wait, there is SO much more. Simon wrote a number one song for Dusty Springfield, got a gold record from Elvis, knocked back David Bowie in more ways than one, managed Marc Bolan and has written several best selling books covering various areas of the industry. 

It is a colourful life as you will discover.  

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The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

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Simon Napier-Bell is a music industry icon with a wealth of experiences and stories from his decades in a myriad of roles. Simon shares tales from his days as manager of The Yardbirds, taking Wham to China, the success of Japan in Japan and discovering JPY in a pub ... but wait, there is SO much more. Simon wrote a number one song for Dusty Springfield, got a gold record from Elvis, knocked back David Bowie in more ways than one, managed Marc Bolan and has written several best selling books covering various areas of the industry. 
It is a colourful life as you will discover.  
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 11 Simon Napier-Bell

In this episode we take you behind the scenes into the inner sanctum of the Uncanny X-Men reunion: The inside word from Ronnie, Maxy, Kirky and Manno in the rehearsal room before the gigs, sex, lies and selfies. How Eighties! 

Also Brian and Kev catch up with Cash Backman on the 50th anniversary of his monster hit 'My Girl Bill.'

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In this episode we take you behind the scenes into the inner sanctum of the Uncanny X-Men reunion: The inside word from Ronnie, Maxy, Kirky and Manno in the rehearsal room before the gigs, sex, lies and selfies. How Eighties! 
Also Brian and Kev catch up with Cash Backman on the 50th anniversary of his monster hit 'My Girl Bill.'
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The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 10 The Uncanny X-Men Reunion & Cash Backman.

Tommy James has the songs and the stats to claim the title of Superstar. Starting with Hanky Panky in 1966, the hits rolled out - I Think We're Alone Now, Gettin' Together, Mony Mony, Crimson and Clover, Crystal Blue Persuasion and Draggin' the Line to name only a few. Then there were the successful cover versions by Billy Idol, Tiffany and Joan Jett. 

And the stats - 23 Gold Records, 9 Platinum Albums, over 100 Million Records Sold Worldwide and 32 Billboard Hot 100 Chart Hits! 

The Tommy James story is amazing. Signing with a mob run record label provided an interesting start, knocking back Woodstock and rejecting songs from George Harrison adds to this incredible tale. 

Plus in this episode Brian unveils the newest Uncanny X Men song It's a Shame.

It's not and it isn't new either, but a reworking of a track from 1982's SaliveOne. 

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The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

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Tommy James has the songs and the stats to claim the title of Superstar. Starting with Hanky Panky in 1966, the hits rolled out - I Think We're Alone Now, Gettin' Together, Mony Mony, Crimson and Clover, Crystal Blue Persuasion and Draggin' the Line to name only a few. Then there were the successful cover versions by Billy Idol, Tiffany and Joan Jett. 
And the stats - 23 Gold Records, 9 Platinum Albums, over 100 Million Records Sold Worldwide and 32 Billboard Hot 100 Chart Hits! 
The Tommy James story is amazing. Signing with a mob run record label provided an interesting start, knocking back Woodstock and rejecting songs from George Harrison adds to this incredible tale. 
Plus in this episode Brian unveils the newest Uncanny X Men song It's a Shame.
It's not and it isn't new either, but a reworking of a track from 1982's SaliveOne. 
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 9 Tommy James & Uncanny X-Men Premiere

It's duelling duos as Brian & Kevin break bread with Carlotta & Craig and Tania & Eric. 

Australian showbiz icon Carlotta and entertainment reporter to the stars Craig Bennett have turned a lifetime's friendship into a hilarious stage show that is packing houses across the country. Find out all the juicy gossip behind the glamour when they spill the beans to Brian & Kevin. They don't, but it reads well doesn't it? 

Tania Doko and Eric Bazilian (She of Bachelor Girl and He of The Hooters) have lots in common. They both married a Swede (not the same one) They both sing great and write sensational songs and they both speak to Kevin at the same time about all of those things. Who knew?  

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The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

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It's duelling duos as Brian &amp; Kevin break bread with Carlotta &amp; Craig and Tania &amp; Eric. 
Australian showbiz icon Carlotta and entertainment reporter to the stars Craig Bennett have turned a lifetime's friendship into a hilarious stage show that is packing houses across the country. Find out all the juicy gossip behind the glamour when they spill the beans to Brian &amp; Kevin. They don't, but it reads well doesn't it? 
Tania Doko and Eric Bazilian (She of Bachelor Girl and He of The Hooters) have lots in common. They both married a Swede (not the same one) They both sing great and write sensational songs and they both speak to Kevin at the same time about all of those things. Who knew?  
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969.

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 8 Carlotta & Craig Bennett plus Tania Doko & Eric Bazilian

Deep Purple may not be touring Australia now, but we did manage to get their bass player and the man who came up with Smoke on the Water - Roger Glover - for a chat and he is quite a character.  

Our other star attraction is the incredibly likeable and talented Huey Lewis, talking everything from Back to the Future to his hearing problems to his new Broadway Show which is about to open.  

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Deep Purple may not be touring Australia now, but we did manage to get their bass player and the man who came up with Smoke on the Water - Roger Glover - for a chat and he is quite a character.  
Our other star attraction is the incredibly likeable and talented Huey Lewis, talking everything from Back to the Future to his hearing problems to his new Broadway Show which is about to open.  
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
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LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 7 Roger Glover from Deep Purple and Huey Lewis.

Two episodes back we were talking about her, now I am delighted to be talking to her. The amazing Judy Collins joins me to talk about that Stephen Stills song and her incredible career from both sides now and then. 

Also up for a chat is Jon Stevens. What a blast to talk about Noiseworks, INXS, JC Superstar and life and death in general.  

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Two episodes back we were talking about her, now I am delighted to be talking to her. The amazing Judy Collins joins me to talk about that Stephen Stills song and her incredible career from both sides now and then. 
Also up for a chat is Jon Stevens. What a blast to talk about Noiseworks, INXS, JC Superstar and life and death in general.  
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
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LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 6 Judy Collins and Jon Stevens.

Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he is bringing his mates for a chat. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable and unprecedented (everyone is using it) it is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts driving excellence.   

Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he is bringing his mates for a chat. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable and unprecedented (everyone is using it) it is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts driving excellence.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Life of Brian...Mannix that is.

Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he has the talents of veteran radio man Kevin Hillier to make sure everything runs relatively smoothly. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable which is handy for an audio podcast. This is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts Driving Excellence.   

Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he has the talents of veteran radio man Kevin Hillier to make sure everything runs relatively smoothly. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable which is handy for an audio podcast. This is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts Driving Excellence.

Life of Brian...Mannix that is.

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