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

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 g…

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

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 an…

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 mo…

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

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 o…

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

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 successfu…

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

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 th…

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 7 Roger Glover from Deep Purple and Huey Lewis.

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 …

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 6 Judy Collins and Jon Stevens.

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…