MAESTRO ON THE MIC….

 

Check out Maestro On The Mic every Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.

Today we focussed on  playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. We spoke to Kayte Nunn about her latest novel  The Yacht published by Harper Collins.

Welcome to   the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting and head busting its way out of Upweywaywaywayway and into the heartland of Melbourne and yonder…

Email: maestroonthemic@gmail.com

Studio text:  04971 02000

Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782

 

What we did today:

Saturday 1 August, 2026
Love on the radio – Skyhooks (Ego)
Into my arms – Nick Cave (from the album Live God)
Cootamundra wattle – John Williamson (In Symphony
Run with dogs – Cash Savage And The Last Drinks
The bouquet – Kristian Mizzi (Some Other Morning)
Not that JC – Mast Gully Fellers
My Melanie makes me smile – The Strangers
Wind and rain – Bluestone
The field – Kavisha Mazzella (There Is A Field)
Luck – Don Walker
Only lonely – Divinyls (Essential)
Wednesdays at the Waterloo – Lottie McLeod

 

We interviewed Kayte Nunn about her new novel The Yacht which is out now published by Harper Collins.  Born in England and lived in the USA while her father was in the military, she calls Australia home.  An international best seller Kayte spoke of her formative years in writing and being disciplined to manage the books she has published so far. Reading The Yacht may make you think about going on one in the future.

  

 

13. Sailing – Rod Stewart

14. Poland’s lament – Floyd Thursby with Dan Witton and Harry Lye (Every Days Another Dance)

15. Happy endings (Jazzlab) – Xani Kolac

16. Fly high – PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty (Its All Been Said)

17. Breathe – Cheryl Hann-Woodlock

18. Lets talk dirty in Hawaiian – Jim Haynes (The Essential)

19, Don’t ever leave me – Daddy Cool (The Essential)

 

Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed  or rang in during the show.  Next week we have an interview with Cheryl Hann-Woodlock about her new album!

MAESTRO ON THE MIC&hellip;.
&nbsp;
Check out Maestro On The Mic every Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
Today we focussed on &nbsp;playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. We spoke to Kayte Nunn about her latest novel &nbsp;The Yacht published by Harper Collins.
Welcome to&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting and head busting its way out of Upweywaywaywayway and into the heartland of Melbourne and yonder&hellip;
Email: <a href="mailto:maestroonthemic@gmail.com">maestroonthemic@gmail.com</a>
Studio text:&nbsp; 04971 02000
Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782
&nbsp;
What we did today:
Saturday 1 August, 2026
<ol>
<li>Love on the radio &ndash; Skyhooks (Ego)</li>
<li>Into my arms &ndash; Nick Cave (from the album Live God)</li>
<li>Cootamundra wattle &ndash; John Williamson (In Symphony</li>
<li>Run with dogs &ndash; Cash Savage And The Last Drinks</li>
<li>The bouquet &ndash; Kristian Mizzi (Some Other Morning)</li>
<li>Not that JC &ndash; Mast Gully Fellers</li>
<li>My Melanie makes me smile &ndash; The Strangers</li>
<li>Wind and rain &ndash; Bluestone</li>
<li>The field &ndash; Kavisha Mazzella (There Is A Field)</li>
<li>Luck &ndash; Don Walker</li>
<li>Only lonely &ndash; Divinyls (Essential)</li>
<li>Wednesdays at the Waterloo &ndash; Lottie McLeod</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
We interviewed Kayte Nunn about her new novel The Yacht which is out now published by Harper Collins. &nbsp;Born in England and lived in the USA while her father was in the military, she calls Australia home.&nbsp; An international best seller Kayte spoke of her formative years in writing and being disciplined to manage the books she has published so far. Reading The Yacht may make you think about going on one in the future.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
13. Sailing &ndash; Rod Stewart
14. Poland&rsquo;s lament &ndash; Floyd Thursby with Dan Witton and Harry Lye (Every Days Another Dance)
15. Happy endings (Jazzlab) &ndash; Xani Kolac
16. Fly high &ndash; PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty (Its All Been Said)
17. Breathe &ndash; Cheryl Hann-Woodlock
18. Lets talk dirty in Hawaiian &ndash; Jim Haynes (The Essential)
19, Don&rsquo;t ever leave me &ndash; Daddy Cool (The Essential)
&nbsp;
Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed&nbsp; or rang in during the show.&nbsp; Next week we have an interview with Cheryl Hann-Woodlock about her new album!

(Mostly) Australian music and interviews.

Maestro On The Mic is two hours of music, mostly Australian in origin. Featuring interviews with authors and musicians and other persons of interest.

After years of working with the Professor and the Magnate on the Friday Breakfast Lounge, the Maestro strikes out on his own.

Tune in and hear things you haven’t before and will sometimes wish you didn’t.

Thanks to subscribers Andy, Brett, Peter, and Frankie the Cavalier.

(Mostly) Australian music and interviews.
Maestro On The Mic is two hours of music, mostly Australian in origin. Featuring interviews with authors and musicians and other persons of interest.
After&nbsp;years of working with the Professor and the Magnate on the Friday Breakfast Lounge, the Maestro strikes out on his own.
Tune in and hear things you haven&rsquo;t before and will sometimes wish you didn&rsquo;t.
Thanks to subscribers Andy, Brett, Peter, and Frankie the Cavalier.

Maestro On The Mic

Maestro On The Mic is two hours of music, mostly Australian in origin. Featuring interviews with authors and musicians and other persons of interest.

After years of working with the Professor and the Magnate on the Friday Breakfast Lounge, the Maestro strikes out on his own.

Tune in and hear things you haven't before and will sometimes wish you didn't.

Thanks to subscribers Andy, Brett, Peter, and Frankie the Cavalier. 

Maestro On The Mic is two hours of music, mostly Australian in origin. Featuring interviews with authors and musicians and other persons of interest.
After years of working with the Professor and the Magnate on the Friday Breakfast Lounge, the Maestro strikes out on his own.
Tune in and hear things you haven't before and will sometimes wish you didn't.
Thanks to subscribers Andy, Brett, Peter, and Frankie the Cavalier.

Maestro On The Mic Podcast - 1 August, 2026 featuring Kayte Nunn talking about her novel THE YACHT

MAESTRO ON THE MIC….

Maestro on the Mic between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. on Saturdays;  the highest rating program bursting and blasting its way out of Upweyyyyyyyy…

Saturday 5 September, 2026 with  good Australian music, plus some from overseas!  An interview with Jock Serong about a real pants man, Fletcher Jones.

 

What we did today:

 
Love on the radio – Skyhooks (from the album Ego)
If I should fall behind – Bruce Springsteen (Live in Dublin)
For no one – Joe Dolce (The Wind Cries Mary)
Butterflies – Kate Miller-Heidke (The Kiss And The Abyss)
I could die looking at you – Jordie Lane
This too shall pass – Serge And The Currents
Lost in space – Now Sounds Midwest (First Sounds 14)
Macarthur Park – Shirley Bassey (Hello Like Before)
Ruler of my heart – Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)
My opera career is over – Nurseratched (Catastrophically Ourselves)
Keep moving – Xani (Xani)
Dedicated follower of fashion – The Kinks

 

 

We interviewed Jock Serong about his book ‘A Suitable Man’  published by Harper Colins and consisting of 456 pages with photographs for those who don’t like reading.  It's  a great read,  well researched and written.  Jock spoke about coming from a lawyer background and going from job security and a good income to the becoming a full time author of seven books.  And more!  Fletcher Jones was a man who had many challenges throughout his life not the least being his mother dying when he was  2, having a stutter, learning to read in his 20s and making his fortune which he shared amongst his employees.  His experiences in war, coming from poverty to  running a successful business from Warrnambool. This is a pants man to admire and respect.

 

13. Funlearable – Ungus Ungus Ungus (The Fun House)

14. Wolves – Little John (Put Your Hands On Me)

15. Won’t miss you – Peppercreek Revival with Kelly Auty (Its All Been Said)

16 The field – Kavisha Mazzella (There Is A Field)

 

Email: maestroonthemic@gmail.com

Studio text:  0497 102 000

‘

MAESTRO ON THE MIC&hellip;.
Maestro on the Mic between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. on Saturdays; &nbsp;the highest rating program bursting and blasting its way out of Upweyyyyyyyy&hellip;
Saturday 5 September, 2026 with &nbsp;good Australian music, plus some from overseas! &nbsp;An interview with Jock Serong about a real pants man, Fletcher Jones.
&nbsp;
What we did today:
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Love on the radio &ndash; Skyhooks (from the album Ego)</li>
<li>If I should fall behind &ndash; Bruce Springsteen (Live in Dublin)</li>
<li>For no one &ndash; Joe Dolce (The Wind Cries Mary)</li>
<li>Butterflies &ndash; Kate Miller-Heidke (The Kiss And The Abyss)</li>
<li>I could die looking at you &ndash; Jordie Lane</li>
<li>This too shall pass &ndash; Serge And The Currents</li>
<li>Lost in space &ndash; Now Sounds Midwest (First Sounds 14)</li>
<li>Macarthur Park &ndash; Shirley Bassey (Hello Like Before)</li>
<li>Ruler of my heart &ndash; Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)</li>
<li>My opera career is over &ndash; Nurseratched (Catastrophically Ourselves)</li>
<li>Keep moving &ndash; Xani (Xani)</li>
<li>Dedicated follower of fashion &ndash; The Kinks</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We interviewed Jock Serong about his book &lsquo;A Suitable Man&rsquo;&nbsp; published by Harper Colins and consisting of 456 pages with photographs for those who don&rsquo;t like reading.&nbsp; It's&nbsp; a great read,&nbsp; well researched and written.&nbsp; Jock spoke about coming from a lawyer background and going from job security and a good income to the becoming a full time author of seven books.&nbsp; And more!&nbsp; Fletcher Jones was a man who had many challenges throughout his life not the least being his mother dying when he was&nbsp; 2, having a stutter, learning to read in his 20s and making his fortune which he shared amongst his employees.&nbsp; His experiences in war, coming from poverty to&nbsp; running a successful business from Warrnambool. This is a pants man to admire and respect.
&nbsp;
13. Funlearable &ndash; Ungus Ungus Ungus (The Fun House)
14. Wolves &ndash; Little John (Put Your Hands On Me)
15. Won&rsquo;t miss you &ndash; Peppercreek Revival with Kelly Auty (Its All Been Said)
16 The field &ndash; Kavisha Mazzella (There Is A Field)
&nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:maestroonthemic@gmail.com">maestroonthemic@gmail.com</a>
Studio text:&nbsp; 0497 102 000
&lsquo;

Maestro On The Mic Podcast - Saturday 5 September,  2026 featuring an interview with Jock Serong about Australia's number one pants man!

MAESTRO ON THE MIC….

 

Welcome to   the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting and bursting its way out of Upwey and spreading its influence throughout Melbourne metropolitan area and outer suburbs.  We stretch out as far as Mickleham, Colac, Rosebud and Warragul…

 

Today we focussed on  playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music.  We confess though to playing a little more from overseas than usual because of unexpected events, being the passing of Dolly Parton.

 

We spoke to journalist Stephen Corby about his life as a motor car  reviewer. It took him all over the world and trying out all the cars you could imagine.  He tells us what  his favourite car is and what car you should consider.  He regularly appears in the Weekend Australian and lots more.

 

We  played less known but powerful Dolly Parton songs in tribute to the veteran musician and anthropologist who died from cancer at the  age of 80.

 

What we did today:

 

 Saturday 29 August, 2026
Love on the radio – Skyhooks (from the album Ego)
For evermore – Neil Murray (The Telling)
My heart skipped a beat – Cheryl Hann-Woodlock (Sing For Your Soul)
Oh Geronimo – Les Thomas (I Remember Everything)
The grit of the Ghan - Dale Duncan
Grey – Xani (Xani)
Maybe – Rob Edwards (First Sound volume 14)
Davey’s story – Simon Orton
King hit – Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)
Remember – PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty (It’s All Been Said)
Willpower – Aleia
Brand new 4WD – Floyd Thursby with Dan Witton and Harry Lye (Every Days Another Dance)
Holiday – Kate Miller-Heidke (The Ass And The Abyss)

 

We interviewed Stephen Corby about   DRIVES A BIT FUNNY which consists of 274 pages and is published by Harper Collins.  Available at all good book shops and out now, just in time  for Fathers Day!

 

14. Driving – The Kinks

15. Lay me down – Kavisha Mazzella (There Is A Field)

16. Pretty flowers – Steve Martin and Dolly Parton (The Crow)

17. False eyelashes – Dolly Parton

18. Dumb blonde – Dolly Parton

19 l lived my life – Dolly Parton

20. Growing old disgracefully – Mic Conways National Junk Band (Diagonally Parked In A Parallel Universe)

 

Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed  or rang in during the show. 

 

 Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782

 

Email: maestroonthemic@gmail.com

Studio text:  04971 02000

 

 

 

MAESTRO ON THE MIC&hellip;.
&nbsp;
Welcome to&nbsp;&nbsp; the highest rating program on a Saturday morning blasting and bursting its way out of Upwey and spreading its influence throughout Melbourne metropolitan area and outer suburbs.&nbsp; We stretch out as far as Mickleham, Colac, Rosebud and Warragul&hellip;
&nbsp;
Today we focussed on &nbsp;playing an interesting range of good, mostly Australian, music. &nbsp;We confess though to playing a little more from overseas than usual because of unexpected events, being the passing of Dolly Parton.
&nbsp;
We spoke to journalist Stephen Corby about his life as a motor car&nbsp; reviewer. It took him all over the world and trying out all the cars you could imagine.&nbsp; He tells us what &nbsp;his favourite car is and what car you should consider.&nbsp; He regularly appears in the Weekend Australian and lots more.
&nbsp;
We &nbsp;played less known but powerful Dolly Parton songs in tribute to the veteran musician and anthropologist who died from cancer at the &nbsp;age of 80.
&nbsp;
What we did today:
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Saturday 29 August, 2026
<ol>
<li>Love on the radio &ndash; Skyhooks (from the album Ego)</li>
<li>For evermore &ndash; Neil Murray (The Telling)</li>
<li>My heart skipped a beat &ndash; Cheryl Hann-Woodlock (Sing For Your Soul)</li>
<li>Oh Geronimo &ndash; Les Thomas (I Remember Everything)</li>
<li>The grit of the Ghan - Dale Duncan</li>
<li>Grey &ndash; Xani (Xani)</li>
<li>Maybe &ndash; Rob Edwards (First Sound volume 14)</li>
<li>Davey&rsquo;s story &ndash; Simon Orton</li>
<li>King hit &ndash; Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)</li>
<li>Remember &ndash; PepperCreek Revival with Kelly Auty (It&rsquo;s All Been Said)</li>
<li>Willpower &ndash; Aleia</li>
<li>Brand new 4WD &ndash; Floyd Thursby with Dan Witton and Harry Lye (Every Days Another Dance)</li>
<li>Holiday &ndash; Kate Miller-Heidke (The Ass And The Abyss)</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
We interviewed Stephen Corby about &nbsp;&nbsp;DRIVES A BIT FUNNY which consists of 274 pages and is published by Harper Collins.&nbsp; Available at all good book shops and out now, just in time &nbsp;for Fathers Day!
&nbsp;
14. Driving &ndash; The Kinks
15. Lay me down &ndash; Kavisha Mazzella (There Is A Field)
16. Pretty flowers &ndash; Steve Martin and Dolly Parton (The Crow)
17. False eyelashes &ndash; Dolly Parton
18. Dumb blonde &ndash; Dolly Parton
19 l lived my life &ndash; Dolly Parton
20. Growing old disgracefully &ndash; Mic Conways National Junk Band (Diagonally Parked In A Parallel Universe)
&nbsp;
Thank you to those listeners who text, emailed&nbsp; or rang in during the show. 
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Mail: P.O. Box 405 Emerald Victoria 3782
&nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:maestroonthemic@gmail.com">maestroonthemic@gmail.com</a>
Studio text:&nbsp; 04971 02000
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Maestro On The Mic Podcast - Saturday 29 August 2026 featuring an interview with Stephen Corby and a tribute to Dolly Parton

Maestro on the Mic between 9.00a.m. and 11.00a.m., the highest rating program bursting and blasting its way out of Upwey and covering all of Melbourne and outer regions.

Saturday 22 August, 2026 came with plenty of good Australian music.  

 

Today was an all music program. 

 

What we did today:

 
Love on the radio – Skyhooks (from the album Ego)
Come on and take my hand – Johnny O’Keefe (So Tough)
My darlin’ gal – Charles Jenkins with Suzannah Espie (Radio Sketches)
Nobody really cares if you don’t go to the party – Courtney Barnett  (Sometimes I Sit And Think And Sometimes I Just Sit)
Johnny – Faith Kayrooz  (First Sounds volume 14)
Maybe – Rob Edwards (First Sounds volume 14)
Lost in space – New Sounds Midwest (First Sounds 14)
Good love bad – Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)
King hit – Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)
Everything I need – Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)
Fair on him – Stella Anning
Criminal – Liz Stringer (The Second High)
Everywhere – Mast Gully Fellers (The Great Divide)
Back in your arms – Peppercreek Revival (Its All Been Said)
Routine avoidance – Navy June
All the time (I only want you) – Kristian Mizzi (Kristian Mizzi)
Laying with you – Kristian Mizzi (Some Other Morning)
The plan – Kristian Mizzi (Some Other Morning)
Here in my hometown – Colin Hay (Man At Work 2)
The field – Kavisha Mazzella (There Is A Field)
Butterflies – Kate Miller-Heidke (The Kiss And The Abyss)
Sing for your soul – Cheryl Hann-Woodlock (Sing For Your Soul)
Unburdened – Les Thomas (I Remember Everything)
The ghost of Melbourne city – Les Thomas (All My Friends Are Superstars)
The last of the old Holdens – Les Thomas (I Remember Everything)

 

Thanks for listening to Maestro On The Mic.

  Email: maestroonthemic@gmail.com

 

Text us on 0497 102 000 during the program for requests/comments and so on.  

 

Maestro On The Mic – where no sausage music plays!

Maestro on the Mic between 9.00a.m. and 11.00a.m., the highest rating program bursting and blasting its way out of Upwey and covering all of Melbourne and outer regions.
Saturday 22 August, 2026 came with plenty of good Australian music. &nbsp;
&nbsp;
Today was an all music program. 
&nbsp;
What we did today:
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Love on the radio &ndash; Skyhooks (from the album Ego)</li>
<li>Come on and take my hand &ndash; Johnny O&rsquo;Keefe (So Tough)</li>
<li>My darlin&rsquo; gal &ndash; Charles Jenkins with Suzannah Espie (Radio Sketches)</li>
<li>Nobody really cares if you don&rsquo;t go to the party &ndash; Courtney Barnett &nbsp;(Sometimes I Sit And Think And Sometimes I Just Sit)</li>
<li>Johnny &ndash; Faith Kayrooz &nbsp;(First Sounds volume 14)</li>
<li>Maybe &ndash; Rob Edwards (First Sounds volume 14)</li>
<li>Lost in space &ndash; New Sounds Midwest (First Sounds 14)</li>
<li>Good love bad &ndash; Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)</li>
<li>King hit &ndash; Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)</li>
<li>Everything I need &ndash; Ska Vendors (Good Love Bad)</li>
<li>Fair on him &ndash; Stella Anning</li>
<li>Criminal &ndash; Liz Stringer (The Second High)</li>
<li>Everywhere &ndash; Mast Gully Fellers (The Great Divide)</li>
<li>Back in your arms &ndash; Peppercreek Revival (Its All Been Said)</li>
<li>Routine avoidance &ndash; Navy June</li>
<li>All the time (I only want you) &ndash; Kristian Mizzi (Kristian Mizzi)</li>
<li>Laying with you &ndash; Kristian Mizzi (Some Other Morning)</li>
<li>The plan &ndash; Kristian Mizzi (Some Other Morning)</li>
<li>Here in my hometown &ndash; Colin Hay (Man At Work 2)</li>
<li>The field &ndash; Kavisha Mazzella (There Is A Field)</li>
<li>Butterflies &ndash; Kate Miller-Heidke (The Kiss And The Abyss)</li>
<li>Sing for your soul &ndash; Cheryl Hann-Woodlock (Sing For Your Soul)</li>
<li>Unburdened &ndash; Les Thomas (I Remember Everything)</li>
<li>The ghost of Melbourne city &ndash; Les Thomas (All My Friends Are Superstars)</li>
<li>The last of the old Holdens &ndash; Les Thomas (I Remember Everything)</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Thanks for listening to Maestro On The Mic.
&nbsp; Email: <a href="mailto:maestroonthemic@gmail.com">maestroonthemic@gmail.com</a>
&nbsp;
Text us on 0497 102 000 during the program for requests/comments and so on.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;
Maestro On The Mic &ndash; where no sausage music plays!

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