Best Jimmy Thomson Podcasts (2024)

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SM crackdown and luxury threat to low-cost homes 29:10

3h ago29:10

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It’s a bit of a catch-up in this week’s Flat Chat Wrap and a look to the immediate future, too. We’ll be getting abreast of the news that NSW is planning to tighten regulations on strata managers in the state – a move that was announced a couple of weeks ago when Sue was off air. What will this so-called crackdown mean? Will really bad strata manag…

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Strata lawyer answers your questions 33:54

7d ago33:54

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In this week’s podcast we ask leading strata lawyer David Sachs to run the rule over some of the questions in our Forum. For instance, can the owners corporation charge Airbnb hosts the difference if insurers increase premiums because there are short-term holiday lets in the block? Is it okay to have a paper only AGM with the committee elected by p…

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Chandler chats: five years of the good fight 26:40

13d ago26:40

26:40

This week on the Flat Chat Wrap we get a glimpse behind the scenes as NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler is a guest at a “town hall” meeting for members of his team. In it David outlines some of the Building Commission’s achievements over the past five years, including the creation of a “defects library” so that certifiers, owners corporation…

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James Cleverly 39:14

19d ago39:14

39:14

In this episode, Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester speak to James Cleverly, Secretary of State for the Home Department, about his childhood as a young black man growing up in South East London and how the racism he encountered then is different to the situation now. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Rachel Reeves 39:38

19d ago39:38

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In this episode, Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, tells us about how her childhood and passion for chess have shaped her identity as a woman within male dominated environments. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tax cheat landlords, 'CSI Strata' spies, and recording meetings 19:09

21d ago19:09

19:09

The tax office is coming after double-dipping landlords who claim all sorts of things they shouldn't, or just claim for stuff the wrong way. And what about levies? It turns out some are tax deductible and others aren't. But which? By the way, in the podcast we say 86 percent of owners who use tax agents get their returns wrong, in fact the ATO says…

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Cheap shots and gentrification Vs affordability 21:37

27d ago21:37

21:37

A slightly shorter but more pointed podcast this week as Sue reports on plans to demolish two affordable-rent apartment blocks and replace them with one luxury block with fewer, but presumably high-end apartments. It's another potential blow to the supply of affordable housing in desirable areas. City of Sydney have said “no” so the developers have…

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David Maurici; Author 41:14

1M ago41:14

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For 15 months after he was released from prison, Michael Alig, also known as the Party Monster, lived with David Maurici. Sour Candy & Chaos chronicles the crazy situations that swirled around Michael Alig during his post-prison return to New York City. This is the story of his new book; SOUR CANDY and CHAOS; My Life with the Party Monster - the af…

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Nimby dog whistles, company title and micro apartments 25:02

1M ago25:02

25:02

This week we take a swing at polarising polititicians who are hoping to fire up the Nimbys against medium-density housing. They know it's what the state needs, they know it will help resolve the housing crisis, they don't have a viable solution, but hey, if it means they can get a few more votes in marginal constituencies, to Hell with the homeless…

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Arlene Phillips 32:35

1M ago32:35

32:35

“And when I went into the church hall, every little girl, every single one, was in pink ballet shoes. And I walked in with my green ballet shoes, which were half price in the sale. And I did want to run back out through those great big double doors. But I knew if I did I would never get to dance.” In this episode we speak to Arlene Phillips, who te…

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Five of my Best; MOUSSE T. 27:09

1M ago27:09

27:09

Mousse T. on his Top Five tracks; Yes, Horny & Sex Bomb, and some surprises° Mousse T., born Mustafa Gündoğdu, renowned German DJ, record producer, and songwriter, is celebrated for his contribution to the house music scene. Here he talks about his Top Five tracks. Please share and subscribe! Mousse T. rose to international fame with his 1998 hit s…

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Balcony singer creates his own soap opera 25:59

1M ago25:59

25:59

The Podcast takes a musical twist this week when we discuss the ear-bending plight of residents of four apartment blocks in the Sydney suburb of Meadowbank who have been subject to an opera singer practising his scales for 90 minutes every Sunday. How bad can it be? The perp is clearly talented and may even think he’s doing his neighbours a favour …

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Ashley John-Baptiste 24:56

2M ago24:56

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In this episode we talk to BBC broadcaster and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste about his significant achievements, despite having suffered childhood trauma from his upbringing in foster care. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Albert Hammond SINGER SONGWRITER 1:05:41

2M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Albert Hammond's career spans over five decades, characterized by his exceptional talent as both a performer and a songwriter. His early work in the 1960s included co-founding the British band The Family Dogg, which achieved moderate success. However, it was his solo career in the 1970s that propelled him to international fame. To watch on YouTube …

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Best and worst embedded networks... with bees 27:36

2M ago27:36

27:36

This week’s podcast is mostly devoted to embedded networks, what they are, why they can be good or bad, and what you can do to make them work for your strata scheme. To that end, we chat to Joseph Arena of Embedded Networks Arena, a company that will analyse your embedded network contracts – e.g. for energy and hot water systems – and tell you how …

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Sharon Stone 30:44

2M ago30:44

30:44

"People don't want you to be able to see anything, report anything, or say anything intelligent. You just have to be an object of beauty." In this episode, Hollywood legend Sharon Stone talks to us about her new career as a painter and how it helped her address childhood traumas. We also discuss her difficult relationship with Hollywood, and the ab…

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Part 2; Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends 1:13:35

2M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

On Part 2 of the Carl McIntosh interview (Loose Ends) we conclude the story which sees the band split, and Carl gives his opinion today on former members Jane and Steve. Both parts are available as audio and YouTube podcasts. To see this interview on YouTube use these links.... For Part One use this link: https://youtu.be/JeYTBBMOldo?si=20V6Pc0v23z…

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Series 8 - COMING SOON... 1:28

2M ago1:28

1:28

Times Journalists Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson return to talk to more extraordinary people about how their past has shaped their lives and how their childhoods have defined who they are today. In this series they are joined by the likes of Sharon Stone, Arlene Phillips, Rachel Reeves and many more. This podcast has been produced in associatio…

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Challenges and changes as Chandler checks out 28:05

2M ago28:05

28:05

The only story in strata in the past week has been the decision by Building Commissioner David Chandler to hang up his hard hat and retire in August. So we thought the time was right to look at what he has achieved, the challenges he's faced - like being encourage by his then Minister to have a sit-down with a very dodgy developer - and the legacy …

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Part 1. Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Part 1 of the story of Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends. If you want to watch this interview go here: https://youtu.be/JeYTBBMOldo?si=20V6Pc0v23zjxKzS⁠ Part 2 is also now online. Loose Ends formed in 1980 when Carl McIntosh, a native of London, England, met Steve Nichol and Jane Eugene (then Loose End). The trio quickly gained attention with their disti…

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Hot seat 2: By-laws, bathrooms and ebikes (really!) 27:58

2M ago27:58

27:58

This second part of Lawyer In The Hotseat opens with an apology for promising a discussion on ebikes in last week's podcast, forgetting that it's actually in this, the second part (promise). Otherwise our discussion with strata lawyer David Bannerman covers renovation by-laws and the value of by-laws that would stand up if challenged at a Tribunal …

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Martin Gerke/Groenalund 41:41

2M ago41:41

41:41

For Groenalund's Martin Gerke, music is a time machine with which one can travel to the year 1979 in order to reshape the future from there. This was for Martin, ABBA's best year. Not only is their music reminiscent of ABBA, Martin uses the same techniques in the studio to recreate their authentic sound, and has even worked Janne Schaffer, known fr…

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BELOUIS SOME Five Of His Best 33:29

2M ago33:29

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Belouis Some on his TOP FIVE songs - the list is below with youtube links to watch them, but to find out his number one you'll have to watch the podcast.⁠ ⁠ YouTube link to watch the interview; https://youtu.be/Xnlz-njHeFQ?si=7k_E6zPp3v71zd8j⁠ ⁠ Charismatic British singer-songwriter, Belouis Some, carved out a niche for himself in the music industr…

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Hot Seat pt 1 - Strata rolls and new laws 24:58

2M ago24:58

24:58

As promised, this is the first part of the recording where JimmyT fires questions at leading strata lawyer David Bannerman. Topics include: Does your strata manager have to give you access to the strata roll (including other owners' email addresses)? And what do you do if they don't. What are the new strata laws all about? What do you do about do-n…

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Janne Schaffer 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Discover the untold ABBA story of Sweden's greatest guitarist, Janne Schaffer. Learn about his incredible journey and his impact on the iconic band's sound. If you want to see this on YouTube - go here: Janne Schaffer, born on September 24, 1945, in Stockholm, Sweden, a highly acclaimed guitarist known for his versatile and innovative style. He ros…

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ACE OF BASE with Jens von Reis 48:37

2M ago48:37

48:37

A new documentary of Ace of Base, directed by Jen von Reis has been released. Siblings Jonas, Jenny, and Linn Berggren, along with their friend Ulf Ekberg, took the world by storm in late 1992 with their record-breaking debut album Happy Nation (Later reissued as The Sign) Watch on YouTube here. https://youtu.be/zfsTAWzjyNk?si=ufF2V9jJYA5-zwHI If y…

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Cell in a studio flat and suspicious pictures 27:06

3M ago27:06

27:06

This week’s Flat Chat Wrap covers a lot of ground. including a prison cell in in a studio flat – seriously! – in the same small town in England where our very own Sue Williams cut her journalist teeth. We take a long, hard and highly suspicious look at how real estate pictures are altered to make us think we’re getting something that just isn’t the…

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Shaper Interview with Dan Thomson 1:33:44

3M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

In this episode we speak with Dan Thomson from Tomo Surfboards. Dan is arguably the most creative surfboard designer of the last 20 years. The art of surfboard shaping and designing was handed down from his father, Mark Thomson. Dan and his father would discuss all aspects of hydrodynamic theory to improve their understanding of real surfboard desi…

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The Story of ABBAMANIA - THE SHOW 34:48

3M ago34:48

34:48

Continuing the ABBA themed shows as we approach Eurovision, this is the story of ABBAMANIA -THE SHOW, an electrifying tribute to the iconic Swedish pop group ABBA that dazzles audiences with its energetic performances and faithful renditions of ABBA's greatest hits. If you want to see this on YouTube - go here: The story of how ABBA won EUROVISION …

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Simple fixes that Strata Managers desperately need 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

It feels like the dust has settled a little too quickly on the Netsrata Scandal, as exposed by ABC TV. There has been no public statement on it from the state government or their professional body, Strata Community Australia (NSW). But strata managers are hurting, as even the most cursory skim of LinkedIn posts will attest. The good operators know …

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BJÖRN AGAIN 47:59

3M ago47:59

47:59

An amazing interview that highlights the importance of the cover band. Their role in helping ABBA'S revival. How they played for the Queen, and even more bizarrely, for Putin, and how they became one of the most successful tribute acts in the world. Please share and like this interview! https://youtu.be/cnlDDpGZaAk?si=MEbkm6cxn5Pz-X69 This is the s…

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Ralf Hildenbeutel 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Ralf Hildenbeutel, electronic music maestro and sonic architect, lauded for his work in the 90s with Sven Väth, has carved out a successful career in film music, including his highly acclaimed soundtrack to the new Netflix series SUPERSEX. ⁠ ⁠ The latest podcast covers his whole life, including his masterful work with Sven Väth, his work with other…

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Family unfriendly - are our flats the wrong shape? 24:59

3M ago24:59

24:59

Are we building the wrong kind of apartments for families? There’s a very interesting report in the Sydney Morning Herald about a survey that suggests that the cookie-cutter apartment designs we see all around us may be fine for singles and couples but are all the wrong shapes and sizes for families with growing kids. How can this be? For a start, …

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How ABBA won EUROVISION 37:08

3M ago37:08

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NOTE - Photo Ola Lager (Premium Rockshot) It's 50 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, and leading up to this year's event, I'm running a series of interviews around the theme.⁠ ⁠ First up is ABBA authority Carl Magnus Palm telling how ABBA won Eurovision - what led up to the competition, the genesis of the song Waterloo and wh…

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Bill Sharpe - Shakatak 55:14

3M ago55:14

55:14

Bill Sharpe, British keyboardist and composer, was a founding member of the jazz-funk group Shakatak. Born in 1952, Sharpe developed a love of the piano at an early age, studied music at University, and after a period of being in a band with Trevor Horn, formed Shakatak with Nigel Wright, Roger Odell and Keith Winter. With vocals from Jill Saward, …

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Look back in laughter - our PodCom revisited 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

It's interesting listening to the podcom Hyperbole Towers - the podcast comedy we recorded almost four years ago - to hear how much has changed. There's a reference in there to pets not being allowed - that's gone. And the whole episode centres around a by-law permitting owners to meet online. That's now part of the fabric of strata law. But some o…

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On the Road 54:13

3M ago54:13

54:13

Efren Martinez pretends to interview me while we make a 12 hour drive from Texas to Arizona.

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Hollywood Screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

Evan Spiliotopoulos, reveals the ups and downs on the way to become a Hollywood Screenwriter.⁠ ⁠ Best known for Beauty and the Beast which starred Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans, Spiliotopoulos was born in Greece, left as a teenager to go to the University of Delaware to study film theory, followed by a Masters Degree in Screenwriting at t…

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How Netstrata scandal has exposed a culture of rorts, scams and double dealing. 26:48

4M ago26:48

26:48

As you’d expect, a lot of this week’s podcast is taken up with the resignation of the SCA-NSW President and Netstrata boss Stephen Brell, as well as the ABC News story and its follow-up that exposed his company’s business practices.. We’re taking the stance that Netstrata is not the only strata management company engaging in dubious (though not ill…

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Outside The Bay - Sam Griffiths 1:26:31

4M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

In this episode Christian and I talk to Sam Griffiths. Sam is a passionate surfer who pursued a career in the surf industry. He started his time in the industry at Rip Curl on the back of his love for surfboards and spent time developing their board program. When the opportunity to be a team manager a Quiksilver presented itself, he jumped on it. I…

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Leee John; Five of THE Best 25:56

4M ago25:56

25:56

Leee John has chosen some great tracks for FIVE OF THE BEST. At the moment Leee has a new album out - INTIMATE GLOW - where the IMAGINATION singer has collaborated with BILL SHARPE (Shakatak), their first release is Take Me Back.⁠ In FIVE OF THE BEST Leee choses five tracks that have influenced him over the years. To watch on YouTube go here: https…

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Different country - same high rise problems 26:55

4M ago26:55

26:55

The Flat Chat Wrap comes to you from a whole other country – or at least half of it does – with Jimmy in Saigon trying to finish his fourth novel (writing, not reading). While there he has discovered that there are very similar problems with overseas investors as we have here in Australia. Continuing the travel theme, Jimmy and Sue discuss the prop…

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Shaper Interview with Nev Hyman 2:23:34

4M ago2:23:34

2:23:34

After a long wait, The Dust Up is back for 2024! We kick things off chatting with a truly fantastic shaper and designer - Nev Hyman. Nev describes himself as a 'Ranga from Perth' in a jovial way, but the truth is he has been heavily involved in the development of surfboard design as well as pursuing future surfboard production methods. Nev has alwa…

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Kid Moxie 1:03:23

4M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Kid Moxie; New Vangelis? Everyone from Gahan to Badalamenti has or wants to work with this rising star! Kid Moxie is a mesmerizing force in synth-pop and electronic music. Born Elena Charbila, she creates haunting melodies complimented by pulsating beats, a mix of the nostalgic and modern, drawing inspiration from new wave and dream pop. Want to wa…

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Why unit rents are closing the gap on houses 23:34

4M ago23:34

23:34

There are myriad reasons why apartment rents are getting closer to and even, in a couple of areas, have overtaken the rents demanded for houses. Is it because the immigration tap has been turned back on for people from countries where they aren't horrified by the prospect of living in apartments/ Is it because more, especially younger Aussies (wher…

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Benjamin Boyce - Caught in the Act 1:02:00

4M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Have you ever considered what it must be like to be in a BoyBand? Travelling the world, performing to adoring fans, hanging out with your mates? Benjamin Boyce of Caught in the Act tells his story. To watch this podcast on YouTube - go here: Benjamin Boyce was a member of the 90s pop group "Caught in the Act." Formed in 1992, the group gained popul…

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'Worst block ever' and big plans for the trendy burbs 23:48

4M ago23:48

23:48

In this week’s Flat Chat Wrap podcast we look at a report that building commissioner David Chandler has issued a stop-work order at a Wollongong construction site after structural defects were discovered in a 149-unit apartment block. According to a story in on the ABC news site, Mr Chandler said the prohibition order followed the detection of a nu…

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Dr. Robert/The Blow Monkeys 47:28

4M ago47:28

47:28

Dr. Robert, born Robert Howard, is a British musician and lead vocalist of the band The Blow Monkeys. Emerging in the 1980s, the band found success with their distinctive blend of pop, soul, new wave. and Dr. Robert's socially conscious lyrics, all hallmarks of the band's soulful sound. Their hits included "Digging Your Scene" and "It Doesn't Have …

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Shops you want in your blocks 24:07

4M ago24:07

24:07

In this week’s pod we look at “placemaking” which seems to be designing communities just to make them nicer places to live. By nicer, of course, we mean places that don’t stress you out in the walk to and from the station every day. More trees and open spaces are a start, but then open spaces are exactly where developers want to put buildings. And …

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Alexx Antaeus Producer 48:06

4M ago48:06

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Producer Alexx Antaeus was recently recognized with a Grammy for Best Reggae Album alongside Julian Marley for their collaboration on "Colors of Royal". Their work seamlessly blends reggae with electronic and experimental sounds, showcasing Antaeus's exceptional talent and creative vision. Full YouTube interview link here: Please share and like. ht…

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