From larger-than-life adventures to vivid and poignant tales of the imagination, no one tells a yarn quite like Jimmy Barnes. In his fourth memoir Highways and Byways, he takes readers on another enthralling tour, this one complete with the odd detour, and a roundabout or two, through the life of one of this country’s most successful and beloved artists. Hosted by Richard Glover.

This conversation was recorded at the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. 

From larger-than-life adventures to vivid and poignant tales of the imagination, no one tells a yarn quite like Jimmy Barnes. In his fourth memoir Highways and Byways, he takes readers on another enthralling tour, this one complete with the odd detour, and a roundabout or two, through the life of one of this country&rsquo;s most successful and beloved artists. Hosted by Richard Glover.
This conversation was recorded at the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752018392948000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1sJ7-8PUOu9yQEr3Rp60rR">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1752018392948000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0C5Q4_rkL8x5LOMtl7S0PZ">donation</a>.&nbsp;

Podcast by Newcastle Writers Festival

Newcastle Writers Festival

Podcast series by Newcastle Writers Festival

Podcast series by Newcastle Writers Festival