The musical equivalent box of a box of chocolates.

Tina has been a friend of 3MDR for over ten years, a 3MDR volunteer (in the office) since 2020, and has now added show presenter to her growing list of never-before accomplishments.

You Never Can Tell - with Christina the Astonishing follows no particular genre because so many good tunes just need to be heard.  

Tune in from 9 to 11 am every Tuesday for rock, folk, bluegrass, indie, world music, big band sounds, crooners, and iconic names from across the decades. Plenty of Australian fayre, lots of local performers, and some long forgotten tracks to take you back in time. 

The musical equivalent box of a box of chocolates.
Tina has been a friend of 3MDR for over ten years, a 3MDR volunteer (in the office) since 2020, and has now added show presenter to her growing list of never-before accomplishments.
You Never Can Tell - with Christina the Astonishing follows no particular genre because so many good tunes just need to be heard.  
Tune in from 9 to 11 am every Tuesday for rock, folk, bluegrass, indie, world music, big band sounds, crooners, and iconic names from across the decades. Plenty of Australian fayre, lots of local performers, and some long forgotten tracks to take you back in time.

You Never Can Tell

You Never Can Tell Podcast - 2026-3-17

International Women’s Day (8 March) edition featuring music of women:

Liz Stringer - Coming Home;

Paris Paloma - Labour (Cacophony version);

Katankin - Little Ember;

Kerryn Fields - The Letter;

Nataleigh - Epic (Song for Paul) with poem ‘My 3MDR’ - Nat G;

Joan Baez - Diamonds And Rust;

Anna Porto - Never the One;

Mama Kin Spender - Promises;

Moody Alice - Catch 22;

Savanah Solomon - Someday Somewhere;

Rickie Lee Jones - Night Train;

Bec Sykes - Last to Know;

Beth Orton - Someone's Daughter;

FRED SMITH TRACK OF THE WEEK: Liz Frencham (featuring Fred Smith) - A Thousand Splendid Suns;

Mary Black - Babes in the Wood;

Lexie McGee - Unicorn;

Tracy Chapman - Across The Lines;

Georgia Blue - Like An Old Friend;

Wendy Matthews - Woman's Gotta Have It;

Liz Stringer - Heart's been Trembling;

Castle Hughes - Fuck You Fear.

International Women&rsquo;s Day (8 March) edition featuring music of women:
Liz Stringer - Coming Home;
Paris Paloma - Labour (Cacophony version);
Katankin - Little Ember;
Kerryn Fields - The Letter;
Nataleigh - Epic (Song for Paul) with poem &lsquo;My 3MDR&rsquo; - Nat G;
Joan Baez - Diamonds And Rust;
Anna Porto - Never the One;
Mama Kin Spender - Promises;
Moody Alice - Catch 22;
Savanah Solomon - Someday Somewhere;
Rickie Lee Jones - Night Train;
Bec Sykes - Last to Know;
Beth Orton - Someone's Daughter;
FRED SMITH TRACK OF THE WEEK: Liz Frencham (featuring Fred Smith) - A Thousand Splendid Suns;
Mary Black - Babes in the Wood;
Lexie McGee - Unicorn;
Tracy Chapman - Across The Lines;
Georgia Blue - Like An Old Friend;
Wendy Matthews - Woman's Gotta Have It;
Liz Stringer - Heart's been Trembling;
Castle Hughes - Fuck You Fear.

You Never Can Tell - Podcast of Show #72 – 10 March 2026

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (Live);

Ben Wright Smith - Out Swimming;

The Lulublues - Some Big Cat Is Toying with Me;

okmattcollins - I'll Find My Way Back;

The Beatles - I'm Only Sleeping;

Skerryvore - Angry Fiddler;

Bad Debts - Setting Sun;

Phill Raymond - Sugar on Grain Toast;

Danger Den – Given;

The Indigo Girls - Closer to Fine;

Neil Sedaka - The Immigrant;

Fred Smith - Dust of Uruzgan;

Benoit - It's Coming 'Round Again;

JAZZPARTY - Not Human;

Dr Feelgood - Back in the Night;

Rosie Burgess - Long Walk Back;

MAGNETS – Payphone;

Rory Gallagher - Overnight Bag (Remastered 2012);

Jupiter Saloon - Be Your Lady;

Fleur Wiber - Plastic Skyscrapers;

Neil Sedaka - One More Ride on The Merry-Go-Round.

Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (Live);
Ben Wright Smith - Out Swimming;
The Lulublues - Some Big Cat Is Toying with Me;
okmattcollins - I'll Find My Way Back;
The Beatles - I'm Only Sleeping;
Skerryvore - Angry Fiddler;
Bad Debts - Setting Sun;
Phill Raymond - Sugar on Grain Toast;
Danger Den &ndash; Given;
The Indigo Girls - Closer to Fine;
Neil Sedaka - The Immigrant;
Fred Smith - Dust of Uruzgan;
Benoit - It's Coming 'Round Again;
JAZZPARTY - Not Human;
Dr Feelgood - Back in the Night;
Rosie Burgess - Long Walk Back;
MAGNETS &ndash; Payphone;
Rory Gallagher - Overnight Bag (Remastered 2012);
Jupiter Saloon - Be Your Lady;
Fleur Wiber - Plastic Skyscrapers;
Neil Sedaka - One More Ride on The Merry-Go-Round.

You Never Can Tell - Podcast of Show #71 – 3 March 2026

Two great interviews this week:

Firstly, Debbie Crawford called from The Healthy Ageing Team at Yarra Ranges Council to talk about the team’s dedication to helping older adults connect, share, and discover social groups; health and wellbeing activities; and information about accessing the My Aged Care service. ‘Community Connectors’ sessions are held at Belgrave Library on the 4th Thursday of every month, 10am to midday, and all are welcome. (Other libraries in the Yarra Ranges host sessions at other times during the month.) More info at yarraranges.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 368 333.

Secondly, I chatted with Heidi Tucker, CEO of Anchor Community Care. Heidi has devoted her professional life to working in social services and today leads programs supporting young people experiencing homelessness, particularly those transitioning out of the care system. At 1am this Friday 27 February 2026, Heidi will step into the cold, black water of Tasmania’s Derwent River to swim 34km kilometres, non-stop, through darkness and cold. Her goal is to raise $10,000 to provide accommodation, mentoring, and long-term support for young people at risk. To donate or to read Heidi’s story (which I highly recommend), https://anchor.org.au/heidis-derwent-river-swim-fundraiser/

David Bowie - The Prettiest Star;

Wet Leg - Chaise Longue;

Lana Karlay - Sober;

Royal Commission - Emotional Support Australian

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers - Sister In The Shadow;

Romanie - Uh Oh;

Annabelle Grace - Porcelain Face;

Jazzparty - Nobody;

Chain Featuring Matt Taylor & Phil Manning – Welcome;

Eva Cassidy - Wayfaring Stranger;

Ben Wright Smith - Out Swimming;

Serena Pech - The Swimming Song;

Wharves - Pressure Off;

Fred Smith - Live Like an Afghan;

Dido - Stoned;

Benoit - Marigold;

Roger Webb and de Wolfe Music - Assignation;

Two great interviews this week:
Firstly, Debbie Crawford called from The Healthy Ageing Team at Yarra Ranges Council to talk about the team&rsquo;s dedication to helping older adults connect, share, and discover social groups; health and wellbeing activities; and information about accessing the My Aged Care service. &lsquo;Community Connectors&rsquo; sessions are held at Belgrave Library on the 4th Thursday of every month, 10am to midday, and all are welcome. (Other libraries in the Yarra Ranges host sessions at other times during the month.) More info at&nbsp;<a href="http://yarraranges.vic.gov.au/">yarraranges.vic.gov.au</a> or phone 1300 368 333.
Secondly, I chatted with Heidi Tucker, CEO of Anchor Community Care. Heidi has devoted her professional life to working in social services and today leads programs supporting young people experiencing homelessness, particularly those transitioning out of the care system. At 1am this Friday 27 February 2026, Heidi will step into the cold, black water of Tasmania&rsquo;s Derwent River to swim 34km kilometres, non-stop, through darkness and cold. Her goal is to raise $10,000 to provide accommodation, mentoring, and long-term support for young people at risk. To donate or to read Heidi&rsquo;s story (which I highly recommend), https://anchor.org.au/heidis-derwent-river-swim-fundraiser/
David Bowie - The Prettiest Star;
Wet Leg - Chaise Longue;
Lana Karlay - Sober;
Royal Commission - Emotional Support Australian
Kaliopi &amp; the Blues Messengers - Sister In The Shadow;
Romanie - Uh Oh;
Annabelle Grace - Porcelain Face;
Jazzparty - Nobody;
Chain Featuring Matt Taylor &amp; Phil Manning &ndash; Welcome;
Eva Cassidy - Wayfaring Stranger;
Ben Wright Smith - Out Swimming;
Serena Pech - The Swimming Song;
Wharves - Pressure Off;
Fred Smith - Live Like an Afghan;
Dido - Stoned;
Benoit - Marigold;
Roger Webb and de Wolfe Music - Assignation;

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