Best Gavin Duffy Podcasts (2024)

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Brian McFadden Keith Duffy-Boyz Life-Series 9 Episode 6 15:22

18h ago15:22

15:22

Boyzlife, the musical supergroup formed by Brian McFadden of Westlife and Keith Duffy of Boyzone, are thrilled to announce their upcoming tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2025. Brian Nicholas McFadden (born 12 April 1980) is an Irish pop singer and television presenter. He rose to fame in 1998 as a member of the Irish boy band Westlife. Followi…

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Missy Higgins-Gavin Woods Podcast 19:36

15d ago19:36

19:36

Melissa Morrison Higgins (born 19 August 1983), stage name Missy Higgins, is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Her Australian number-one albums are The Sound of White (2004), On a Clear Night (2007) and The Ol' Razzle Dazzle (2012), and her singles include "Scar", "Steer" and "Where I Stood". Higgins was nominated for five ARIA Music Aw…

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Darren Hayes-Savage Garden-Series 9 Episode 4 43:35

29d ago43:35

43:35

Darren Stanley Hayes (born 8 May 1972) is an Australian singer, songwriter, music producer and composer. He was the frontman and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden until their disbandment. Their 1997 album Savage Garden peaked at number 1 in Australia, number 2 in the United Kingdom and number 3 in the United States. It spawned the singles "I Want…

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Steve Kilbey-The Church-Gavin Woods Podcast Series 9 Episode 3 24:49

1M ago24:49

24:49

Steve Kilbey’s career has spanned over four decades, cementing him as one of the most influential figures in Australian rock music. As the lead vocalist, bassist, and principal songwriter for The Church, Steve’s distinctive voice and poetic lyrics have defined the band’s sound since their formation in Sydney in 1980.The Church quickly rose to promi…

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Robin Campbell-UB40-Gavin Woos Podcast Series 9 Episode 2 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

Robin Campbell’s musical journey began in the late 1970s when he co-founded UB40 in Birmingham, England. With a vision to bring reggae music to a broader audience, Robin and his bandmates quickly gained popularity for their unique sound that blended reggae with pop and rock elements. UB40's debut album, "Signing Off," released in 1980, was a commer…

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John Brewster-The Angels-Gavin Woods Podcast-Series 9 Episode 1 36:13

2M ago36:13

36:13

In 1970, Brewster, with his brother Rick Brewster and Doc Neeson, formed Moonshine Jug & String Band in Adelaide, the band evolved into The Keystone Angels in 1973 An appearance at the 1975 Sunbury Pop Festival, resulted in touring with AC/DC, and with Chuck Berry as his backing band. By the end of 1975 they become The Angels. Other members include…

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Colin Hay- Gavin Woods Podcast Series 8 Episode 8 25:13

4M ago25:13

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Colin Hay first gained international fame in the 1980s as the frontman of Men At Work, the band known for crafting Australian anthems such as "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under."Men At Work won a GRAMMY Award for Best New Artist and sold over 30 million records worldwide. After the band's breakup in 1985, Colin launched a solo career, releasing t…

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Geoff Cox - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 8 Episode 7 40:57

4M ago40:57

40:57

Geoff Cox, better known as “Coxy”, is a star of radio and television, and former drummer in The Bootleg Family, Avalanche and Little River Band. His life in the entertainment industry started out playing drums six nights a week in Rock and Roll Bands, fast becoming one of the top session drummers in Australia, playing on 20+ gold albums.During the …

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Marty Rhone-Gavin Woods Podcast-Series 8 Episode 6 46:10

5M ago46:10

46:10

Marty Rhone was born as Karel (or Karl) Lawrence van Rhoon on 7 May 1948 in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) His father was Eddy Emile van Rhoon, his mother was Judith Olive. She was a singer and actress, who met Eddy through the Sydney jazz scene; he was a visiting pianist. The couple married in 1947, and migrated to Australia on 21 April 1950 an…

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Jack Jones-Southern Sons-Gavin Woods Podcast Series 8 Episode 5 37:29

5M ago37:29

37:29

Irwin Thomas (born Irwin Thomas Whittridge; 6 January 1971) is an American-born Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He performs professionally using the stage name Jack Jones from when he was the lead vocalist-guitarist in the band Southern Sons (1990–1996). His other bands collaborations include Electric Mary, She Said Yes and Ahmet Zappa.…

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Ron Martini - Dear Enemy - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 8 Episode 4 32:28

6M ago32:28

32:28

Dear Enemy was an Australian indie pop band formed in Melbourne in 1980. The band released a studio album, Ransom Note, in 1984 on EMI and Capitol Records that featured its best known single, "Computer One", a No. 15 hit on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in January 1984. "Computer One" also reached #59 on the Billboard US Mainstream…

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Wilbur Wilde - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 8 Episode 3 45:41

7M ago45:41

45:41

On this episode of Gavin Wood’s Countdown podcast, Gavin catches up with Australian saxophonist, television personality and radio presenter – Wilbur Wilde.Perhaps best known for his work as part of the house band on “Hey Hey It’s Saturday!” Wilbur Wilde rose to prominence with the bands Ol' 55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons.Wilbur has performed and re…

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Graham Nash - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 8 Episode 2 17:37

7M ago17:37

17:37

Graham William Nash OBE (born 2 February 1942) is an English-American musician, singer and songwriter. He is known for his light tenor voice and for his contributions as a member of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Nash is a photography collector and a published photographer. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of …

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Suzi Quatro - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 8 Episode 1 28:37

7M ago28:37

28:37

Susan Kay Quatro was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1950, and grew up pursuing performing. Suzi was playing bongos on stage with her father’s jazz band by the age of eight, and by 14 she’s changed her name to Suzi soul and had left school to become a Go-Go dancer. By the age of 15, Suzi was fronting the band the Pleasure Seekers, with her sisters. T…

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Philip Brady-Gavin Woods Podcast - Bonus 35:35

8M ago35:35

35:35

On this episode, Gavin catches up with Australian media personality and radio broadcaster – Philip Brady OAM. Philip Brady OAM is one of the country’s most experienced and familiar radio broadcasters, with a career spanning more than 6 decades. From Kennedy to Vizard, Newton to Hogan, Philip has collaborated with Australia’s most iconic personaliti…

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Jimmy Webb - Gavin Woods Podcast - Series 7 Episode 8 27:23

10M ago27:23

27:23

On this episode of Gavin Wood’s Countdown podcast, Gavin catches up with American singer, songwriter and composer - Jimmy Webb. Jimmy Webb achieved success from a young age, aged just 21 when he won his first Grammy Award, winning Song of the Year in 1967, for the song, “Up, Up, and Away”. As well as “Up, Up, and Away”, Jimmy has written numerous p…

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Tommy Emmanuel-Gavin Woods Podcast-Series 7 Episode 4 37:42

11M ago37:42

37:42

Tommy Emmanuel was a workingprofessional age of 6, playing rhythm guitar in his family’s band as theytoured Australia. He has never had a formal guitarlesson, in fact, he doesn’t read music or know music theory. However, he’sconsidered one of the modern masters of the guitar, with Chet Atkins namingTommy as a Certified Guitar Player, an honour best…

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Phil Collen Def Leppard - Gavin Woods Podcast - Series 7 Bonus 22:10

11M ago22:10

22:10

Philip Kenneth Collen (born 8 December 1957) is an English musician who is best known as the co-lead guitarist for the rock band Def Leppard, joining the band in 1982 during the recording of the Pyromania album. Prior to joining Def Leppard, Collen hadperformed with a number of bands in the burgeoning British glam metal scene.Outside of Def Leppard…

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Chris Cheney Living End - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 7 Episode 7 22:03

11M ago22:03

22:03

Born Christopher John Cheney in 1975, Chris graduated with a VCE from Wheelers Hill Secondary College. Chris played guitar since age 6 and studied jazz at Box Hill Tafe in 1994-95. However, it was at a barbecue Chris' was introduced by his sister to Scott Owen. In 1992 they formed a cover band called 'The Runaway Boys' taken from a Stray Cats song …

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Peter Cupples-Gavin Woods Podcast series 7 Episode 6 31:42

12M ago31:42

31:42

Peter first came to prominence with Stylus in 1975, releasing four albums with hits such as ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘World of Make Believe’ before the band split in 1980. A successful solo career followed throughout the 80’s, with a top 20 hit for his first release, ‘Fear of Thunder’, and success with the song ‘Blame it on the Weather’ – not only for P…

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Vika and Linda - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 7 Episode 5 33:32

1y ago33:32

33:32

Melbourne-born sisters, Vika and Linda Bull, grew up singing at church, and were taught how to harmonize by their Tongan mother. The talented siblings first made their mark as members of Joe Camilleri’s The Black Sorrows in the late 1980s, also providing backing vocals for other artists including Hunters and Collectors, Archie Roach, John Farnham, …

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Tania Doko - Bachelor Girl - Gavin Woods Podcast - Series 7 Episode 3 28:11

1y ago28:11

28:11

Tania Doko become a pop sensation in 1998 as one half of Melbourne duo ‘Bachelor Girl’.Their 1998 debut single, "Buses and Trains", was a top-10 hit in Australia and New Zealand; it peaked in the top 30 in Sweden and charted in the UK. The follow-up single, "Treat Me Good", reached the top 40 in Australia and New Zealand and their debut studio albu…

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Lee Simon - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 7 Episode 2 41:28

1y ago41:28

41:28

Lee (Vassilis) Simon was born in 1954 in Melbourne to Greekimmigrant parents. At age five, he changed his first name to Lee, as "itwas easier to use." He worked as an audio engineer from 1971 at localradio station, 3AW. His first job as a DJ was for radio 2BE in Bega, New SouthWales followed by stints at 7HT (Hobart), 2NX (Newcastle) and 2SM (Sydne…

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Mike Brady - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 7 Episode 1 36:13

1y ago36:13

36:13

Mike Brady was born in England and moved withhis family to Australia when he was 11 years old. His recording career began inthe mid 60’s with the formation of MPD Ltd (Mike, Pete & Danny). After MPD Ltd, Mike spent the majority of histime building his career as producer and writer of jingles for Television andRadio. One such jingle brought Mike bac…

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Bill Armstrong Part Two - Gavin Woods Podcast Bonus 17:37

1y ago17:37

17:37

Bill Armstrong - Legendary Music Producer was born in 1929. The Melbourne audio technician-turned-producer has been atthe forefront of the local music industry for more than 60 years. In the mid-50s, Armstrong was working as a "balanceofficer" at ABC Radio, producing live-to-air programs, outside broadcastsand variety shows and working with the lik…

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Bill Armstrong Part One - Gavin Woods Podcast Bonus 22:07

1y ago22:07

22:07

Bill Armstrong - Legendary Music Producer was born in 1929. The Melbourne audio technician-turned-producer has been atthe forefront of the local music industry for more than 60 years. In the mid-50s, Armstrong was working as a "balanceofficer" at ABC Radio, producing live-to-air programs, outside broadcastsand variety shows and working with the lik…

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John St Peeters - Gavin Woods Podcast Bonus 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

37:35

John St Peeters was born in Melbourne, in 1956, toItalian-born parents, Pasqualino Lo Piccolo – a greengrocer – and Giovanna (néeBasile). He grew up in Richmond with a younger sister, Josephine"Jo". Early in his career heperformed as Johnny Lo Piccolo. From the age of 11 he played piano accordion onTV talent quests, such as Brian and the Juniors, N…

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Lloyd Owusu - My Best Eleven 1:14:38

1+ y ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Brentford goal machine who came through the non league and ended up playing at Wembley and eventually made his way to Australia. Lloyd talks about his mentoring from an unlikely source as he cut his teeth in professional football, to when was one of the few people in the world to catch a deadly virus and he talks through how he had a bust up with '…

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Phil (The Kitman) Duffy - Fans Edition - My Best Eleven 1:22:28

1+ y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Phil talks through his best eleven from Luton players during the David Pleat era at Luton Town as well as when he was growing up, sneaking into the ground. Phil, who has recently released Volume 2 of his new book, talks about some of the extracts and stories players have told him, some sneak peaks into Part 2 and a potential for Part 3 Also hear ho…

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Shane Howard Goanna - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 6 Episode 8 39:42

1+ y ago39:42

39:42

For over 40 years Shane Howard has established himself as one of Australia's most influential writers and singers and created a uniquely Australian voice. From the red heart, where he penned his enduring song ‘Solid Rock, Sacred Ground’, to the wilds of Tasmania that gave birth to ‘Let the Franklin Flow’, Howard's songs have created a new m…

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Kieran Maguire (Brighton Edition) - My Best Eleven 1:06:57

1+ y ago1:06:57

1:06:57

The cohost of the Price of Football podcast, accounting academic and author Kieran talks about his first love before statistics and numbers...Brighton Hove Albion. He talks about his love of the team, growing up with them and supporting through the hard times when nearly dropping out of 'The 92' and playing at Gillingham for a number of years to no…

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Mark Gable Choirboys - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 6 Episode 7 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

Mark Dixon Kitchen (born 8 September 1950), known professionally as Mark Gable, is an Australian musician who serves as the frontman and a founding member of the rock band The Choirboys. The band was formed in Sydney in 1979. Mark was born in Captains Flat, New South Wales. Starting in 2012, Mark hosted The Awesome Eighties on 107.7 2GO in The New …

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Ahmet Brkovic - My Best Eleven 1:04:55

1+ y ago1:04:55

1:04:55

The midfield maestro from Croatian who counts clubs such as Luton, Millwall, Leyton Orient and HNK Dubrovnik talks his career and the best players from across the world he has played with He chats about his love for Luton, his love for the camaraderie, banter and winning mentality of the club Ahmet also talks about his military service, his love fo…

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Tim Finn - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 6 Episode 6 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

29:23

Tim Finn was born in New Zealand. In 1971 he completeda Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Auckland. It is there that hemet Mike Chunn, Robert Gillies, Philip Judd and Noel Crombie. Phil and Timformed a band called Split Ends, which became Split Enz before they started totour Australia. Finn recorded his first solo album, Escapade, in 198…

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Robbie Mustoe - My Best Eleven 1:34:48

1+ y ago1:34:48

1:34:48

The ex Middlesbrough, Oxford, Charlton and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder talks to the boys about his playing career. His time at the Boro playing stretching from the Ayresome Park days through the changing Superstar period of Ravenelli, Juninho and Emerson as well as playing under Terry Venables. Robbie also speaks about how he has found a passion…

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Adam Duritz Counting Crows - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 6 Episode 5 19:49

1+ y ago19:49

19:49

Counting Crows is an American rock band from San Francisco, California. Formed in 1991, the band consists of guitarist David Bryson, drummer Jim Bogios, vocalist Adam Duritz, keyboardist Charlie Gillingham, multi-instrumentalist David Immerglück, bass guitarist Millard Powers, and guitarist Dan Vickrey.Counting Crows gained popularity following the…

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Tony Daley - My Best Eleven 1:21:57

1+ y ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Winger and attacker Tony Daley talks about his career at Aston Villa, Wolves, Watford, Walsall and Forest Green Rovers. He also talks about his love of Villa and how he caught the bus to and from the ground whilst he played in the first team Tony explains his England career and how he loved playing for Graham Taylor and saw him as a semi father fig…

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Graham Gouldman 10 CC - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 6 Episode 4 17:34

1+ y ago17:34

17:34

Born on 10 May 1946 in Manchester, Graham was given his first guitar at the age of 11 and started playing with local bands at 15. He received early encouragement to develop his musical talent from his mother Betty and father Hymie, who also contributed with suggested lyrics and song titles. Graham played with various Manchester bands before forming…

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Gavin Peacock - My Best Eleven 1:35:54

1+ y ago1:35:54

1:35:54

This week we have ex Chelsea, Newcastle, QPR and Gillingham attacker talks to the boys about his career as a player, how and why he ended up leaving Chelsea, how Kevin Keegan loves to give the same motivational speech as well as how his dad helped kick start his career Gavin also talks about post football and where his life has taken him...to the e…

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Patrick Simmons - Doobie Brothers - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 6 Episode 3 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

Patrick Simmons born October 19, 1948 is an American musician best known as a founding member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers (whom he was inducted as a member of into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he has been the only consistent member of the band throughout their tenure. In 1970, a California-based pow…

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Ashley Westwood - My Best Eleven 1:22:24

1+ y ago1:22:24

1:22:24

The ex Crewe, Bradford, Sheff Weds, Wrexham and Man Utd player talks through his career at a range of clubs and the reasons for a number of his moves between these and other clubs He explains how it was he left Man Utd as well as how to settle in at new clubs as a pro as well as how he learnt a lot along the way from pros such as Sean Dyche Ashley …

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Mark Seymour - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 6 Episode 2 42:02

1+ y ago42:02

42:02

Mark Jeremy Seymour (born 26 July 1956) is an Australian musician and singer best known for his work as the frontman and songwriter of rock band Hunters & Collectors. In 1997, whilst still officially part of Hunters & Collectors he released his debut solo album King Without a Clue, which earned him a nomination in the ARIA Awards for Best Male Arti…

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Julian James - My Best Eleven 1:23:59

1+ y ago1:23:59

1:23:59

The Luton Town defender of the 80's and 90's talks all things football with Marv and Andrew. He explains how he was spotted as a kid, how he had to work hard to get through the system as well as how he managed to play for Luton whilst supporting their rivals Watford Julian is very open and honest about the way his career was ended by a tackle durin…

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Gary Puckett - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 6 Episode 1 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

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On this episode of Gavin Wood’s Countdown podcast, Gavin chats to Gary Puckett, solo artist and the lead singer of 60’s American pop/rock group Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. Active in the late ‘60’s Gary Puckett & The Union Gap rose to prominence worldwide with hit singles "Woman, Woman", "Young Girl", "Lady Willpower", and "Over You", all achievin…

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England World Cup XI (Special Edition) 1:25:55

2y ago1:25:55

1:25:55

Kevin Nicholls, Steve Howard and Marvin Johnson, along with Andrew pick the team that they think is the best England have to offer from their World Cup 2022 squad In our end of season finale, they work through the players available, make it clear their disgust at players who have made it and those who have missed out Nico talks about his time at th…

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Paul Williams- My Best Eleven 1:20:16

2y ago1:20:16

1:20:16

This week, ex Charlton, Sheff Weds and Crystal Palace striker Paul Williams talks about his journey and career. He chats about how he nearly became an accountant instead of a footballer, winning the League Cup in 1991 with Wednesday and his swap deal with Mark Bright to Palace Paul also talks about his career post football and his move into coachin…

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Ian Broudie (Liverpool and England Fan Edition) - My Best Eleven 1:24:07

2y ago1:24:07

1:24:07

Mad Liverpool fan, frontman for The Lightening Seeds and best known for co-writing Three Lions, Ian talks to us about his favourite Liverpool team through the years from the 60's to current He chats also about his reasoning and inspiration for rewriting Three Lions for the 2022 World Cup Ian, who has just started his new tour 'See You in the Stars'…

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Mike Pickering (Man City Fan Edition) - My Best Eleven 1:09:13

2y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

This week, music producer and performer Mike Pickering talks all things Man City. Mike, a die hard Citizen from way back pre Etihad and Thai Takeover, talks about his love of the club, whether Georgi Kindkladze was overrated and that day vs QPR as well as those hard times during the 90's Mike, who has worked/played/manager artists such as Calvin Ha…

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Erik Weideman 1927 - Gavin Woods Podcast Series 5 Episode 8 24:01

2y ago24:01

24:01

1927 are an Australian pop rock band formed in 1987 with James Barton on drums, Bill Frost on bass guitar, his brother Garry Frost on guitar and keyboards, and Eric Weideman on vocals, guitar and keyboards. They were popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their major hit songs "That's When I Think of You", "If I Could", "Compulsory Hero" an…

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Andrew McMellon (Special Host Edition) 1:31:24

2y ago1:31:24

1:31:24

In a special, one off surprise for Andrew by Marv, he is naming his best 11 Luton Town players as a fan with Marv hosting and Steve (The Bear) Davis taking Marv's role in this episode In naming the players he has seen over the years from the early 90's to current, he throws some curve balls into this mix Banter a plenty and some hilarious anecdotes…

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