Today we spoke with Rod Willis to celebrate his new book, Ringside. A tale of music and mayhem from the man behind rock and roll superstars, Cold Chisel.

He shared a whole bunch of stories from his career, including when he sold his blood for money and encountered the 'sex police' when touring with Rod Willis.

Grab yourself a copy of his book here.

Today we spoke with Rod Willis to celebrate his new book, Ringside. A tale of music and mayhem from the man behind rock and roll superstars, Cold Chisel.
He shared a whole bunch of stories from his career, including when he sold his blood for money and encountered the 'sex police' when touring with Rod Willis.
Grab yourself a copy of his book <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/book/Rod-Willis-Ringside-9781761069246/">here.</a>

Cheers for being a part of the team Big Herb! All gas, no brakes over here...the dogs are off the leash so buckle up! Subscribe to Jay and Dunc's podcast feed for highlights from the show, and exclusive content and interviews you'll only find here!

Cheers for being a part of the team Big Herb! All gas, no brakes over here...the dogs are off the leash so buckle up! Subscribe to Jay and Dunc's podcast feed for highlights from the show, and exclusive content and interviews you'll only find here!

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INTERVIEW: Rod Willis - Cold Chisel's Manager

Today on the radio show.
1 - Smoko.
5 - Jono Ridler update.
8 - Greg vs Golf update.
11 - Greg vs golf, part 2.
17 - Thursday Side Splitter. Tom Segura on Steve Segall. 
20 - How to kill a turkey.
24 - Unconventional ways of doing things.
27 - Bogan horoscopes.
32 - Must Listen.
35 - UFC 327 winner.
40 - Thursday Side Splitter. Kevin Bridges.
42 - Last drinks.

Show links.
Thursday side splitters - https://shorturl.at/pMnXP & https://shorturl.at/yR03I 
Theo Von and Vince Vaughan. https://shorturl.at/bM94Z 

Today on the radio show.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">1 - Smoko.</li>
<li aria-level="1">5 - Jono Ridler update.</li>
<li aria-level="1">8 - Greg vs Golf update.</li>
<li aria-level="1">11 - Greg vs golf, part 2.</li>
<li aria-level="1">17 - Thursday Side Splitter. Tom Segura on Steve Segall.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">20 - How to kill a turkey.</li>
<li aria-level="1">24 - Unconventional ways of doing things.</li>
<li aria-level="1">27 - Bogan horoscopes.</li>
<li aria-level="1">32 - Must Listen.</li>
<li aria-level="1">35 - UFC 327 winner.</li>
<li aria-level="1">40 - Thursday Side Splitter. Kevin Bridges.</li>
<li aria-level="1">42 - Last drinks.</li>
</ul>
Show links.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Thursday side splitters - <a href="https://shorturl.at/pMnXP">https://shorturl.at/pMnXP</a> &amp; <a href="https://shorturl.at/yR03I">https://shorturl.at/yR03I</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Theo Von and Vince Vaughan. <a href="https://shorturl.at/bM94Z">https://shorturl.at/bM94Z</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

How to kill a turkey. 2nd April 2026.

Today on the radio show
1 - Smoko.
5 - Gavin Rosdale from Bush.
8 - Cooked creations.
11 -Teacher chat.
14 - Full moon fever.
18 - Full moon fever part 2.
21 - Best laughs on the planet.
24 - Bosnia vs Italy.
26 - The NZ sound hall of fame.
31 - Google reviews on the pyramids.
35 - UFC white house card chat.
38 - Jonathan Jennings, stone skimming champion.
42 - Easter booze laws.
46 - Late mail.
49 - Last drinks.

Show links.

Best laughs from across the globe. https://www.instagram.com/usa.s1gma/reel/DWYB4wLDOC5/

Today on the radio show
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">1 - Smoko.</li>
<li aria-level="1">5 - Gavin Rosdale from Bush.</li>
<li aria-level="1">8 - Cooked creations.</li>
<li aria-level="1">11 -Teacher chat.</li>
<li aria-level="1">14 - Full moon fever.</li>
<li aria-level="1">18 - Full moon fever part 2.</li>
<li aria-level="1">21 - Best laughs on the planet.</li>
<li aria-level="1">24 - Bosnia vs Italy.</li>
<li aria-level="1">26 - The NZ sound hall of fame.</li>
<li aria-level="1">31 - Google reviews on the pyramids.</li>
<li aria-level="1">35 - UFC white house card chat.</li>
<li aria-level="1">38 - Jonathan Jennings, stone skimming champion.</li>
<li aria-level="1">42 - Easter booze laws.</li>
<li aria-level="1">46 - Late mail.</li>
<li aria-level="1">49 - Last drinks.</li>
</ul>
Show links.
Best laughs from across the globe. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/usa.s1gma/reel/DWYB4wLDOC5/">https://www.instagram.com/usa.s1gma/reel/DWYB4wLDOC5/</a>

Full moon fever. 1st April 2026.

Today on the radio show.
1 - Smoko.
4 - Dave Grohl unboxes new Foos album.
6 - All Whites v Chile.
10 - Toast chat.
14 - Animals in places they shouldn’t be.
17 - Neil the seal.
22 - Man goes nuts at food delivery robot.
25 - Must watch. RHCP docco.29 - Caught on camera.
34 - Jonathan Jennings. Stone smikker.
38 - Fuel saving hacks.
41 - AI weeding machine.
43 - Razor blades for bald heads.
47 - Late mail.
51 - Last drinks.

Show links.

Must Watch - https://www.rova.nz/articles/rock-drives-must-watch-listen-and-read 

Today on the radio show.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">1 - Smoko.</li>
<li aria-level="1">4 - Dave Grohl unboxes new Foos album.</li>
<li aria-level="1">6 - All Whites v Chile.</li>
<li aria-level="1">10 - Toast chat.</li>
<li aria-level="1">14 - Animals in places they shouldn&rsquo;t be.</li>
<li aria-level="1">17 - Neil the seal.</li>
<li aria-level="1">22 - Man goes nuts at food delivery robot.</li>
<li aria-level="1">25 - Must watch. RHCP docco.29 - Caught on camera.</li>
<li aria-level="1">34 - Jonathan Jennings. Stone smikker.</li>
<li aria-level="1">38 - Fuel saving hacks.</li>
<li aria-level="1">41 - AI weeding machine.</li>
<li aria-level="1">43 - Razor blades for bald heads.</li>
<li aria-level="1">47 - Late mail.</li>
<li aria-level="1">51 - Last drinks.</li>
</ul>
Show links.
Must Watch - <a href="https://www.rova.nz/articles/rock-drives-must-watch-listen-and-read">https://www.rova.nz/articles/rock-drives-must-watch-listen-and-read</a>&nbsp;

INTERVIEW: Rod Willis - Cold Chisel's Manager

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