This week Nicola and Di welcome the brilliant Poppy Reid. Poppy is a multi-award winning music and culture journalist, presenter, and former editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone Australia. Poppy has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, from Taylor Swift to Keith Urban and co-founded Brag Media before launching her next chapter with Curious Media and the On The Record podcast. 

We chat to Poppy about her journey from a music-obsessed kid in New Zealand, to bringing Rolling Stone back to the Australian market and building it into one of the brand’s most successful global offshoots. She shares beautiful, candid stories from some of her biggest interviews, including Keith Urban’s graceful way of protecting his privacy, Taylor Swift’s thoughtful written answers, and the real story behind Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.”

We talk about imposter syndrome, and the surprisingly powerful piece of perspective from a young Gen Z girl that helped Poppy let hers go for good. We also dig into why personal brands are increasingly more trusted than legacy media, the real reasons behind festival cancellations in Australia, and Poppy’s very honest, very passionate take on AI music. 

Poppy also opens up about manifesting her now-husband, the importance of supporting live, local music, and why she believes putting yourself out there is always worth the risk. This episode is funny, heartfelt and full of incredible behind-the-scenes music industry stories.

We had the best time with Poppy. Her energy, warmth and passion for storytelling are infectious. We hope you love this episode as much as we did!

This episode is proudly supported by Montgomery Investment Management, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com

Follow Poppy on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/

Listen to Poppy’s Podcast, On The Record, here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-record-with-poppy-reid/id1805502634

Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/ 

Find out more about the next OTBF trip to Bhutan in October 2027 - https://www.travelmanagers.com.au/ptm/michellenicholas/explore/travel-itineraries/

Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcast

This week Nicola and Di welcome the brilliant Poppy Reid. Poppy is a multi-award winning music and culture journalist, presenter, and former editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone Australia. Poppy has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, from Taylor Swift to Keith Urban and co-founded Brag Media before launching her next chapter with Curious Media and the On The Record podcast.&nbsp;
We chat to Poppy about her journey from a music-obsessed kid in New Zealand, to bringing Rolling Stone back to the Australian market and building it into one of the brand&rsquo;s most successful global offshoots. She shares beautiful, candid stories from some of her biggest interviews, including Keith Urban&rsquo;s graceful way of protecting his privacy, Taylor Swift&rsquo;s thoughtful written answers, and the real story behind Kylie Minogue&rsquo;s &ldquo;Can&rsquo;t Get You Out of My Head.&rdquo;
We talk about imposter syndrome, and the surprisingly powerful piece of perspective from a young Gen Z girl that helped Poppy let hers go for good. We also dig into why personal brands are increasingly more trusted than legacy media, the real reasons behind festival cancellations in Australia, and Poppy&rsquo;s very honest, very passionate take on AI music.&nbsp;
Poppy also opens up about manifesting her now-husband, the importance of supporting live, local music, and why she believes putting yourself out there is always worth the risk. This episode is funny, heartfelt and full of incredible behind-the-scenes music industry stories.
We had the best time with Poppy. Her energy, warmth and passion for storytelling are infectious. We hope you love this episode as much as we did!
This episode is proudly supported by <a href="https://investwith.montinvest.com/otbf">Montgomery Investment Management</a>, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or <a href="mailto:investor@montinvest.com">investor@montinvest.com</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/">Follow Poppy on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/itspoppyreid/</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-record-with-poppy-reid/id1805502634">Listen to Poppy&rsquo;s Podcast, On The Record, here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-record-with-poppy-reid/id1805502634</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.travelmanagers.com.au/ptm/michellenicholas/explore/travel-itineraries/">Find out more about the next OTBF trip to Bhutan in October 2027 - https://www.travelmanagers.com.au/ptm/michellenicholas/explore/travel-itineraries/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts">Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcast</a>

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades & they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney! 
They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 

“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades &amp; they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney!  They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 
“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Over the Back Fence

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.

Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 

Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 

Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.
Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 
Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 
Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.