Life of Brian...Mannix that is.

Aug 11 2024 100 ep. 66 mins 11
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Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he is bringing his mates for a chat. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable and unprecedented (everyone is using it) it is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts driving excellence.   

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S5E15: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 15 David Williamson and Andrew Rule

Aug 11 2024 68 mins  
Two of Australia's most loved, celebrated and revered writers are up for a chat. David Williamson is an icon of Australian theatre, film and television, with a body of work the envy of all. From The Club to Don's Party to Gallipoli, David's words have been an integral part of our lives. Our other guest Andrew Rule is no slouch either with dozens of best selling books in the true cr

S5E14: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 14 Burt Ward & Robin A Smith

Jul 17 2024 81 mins  
Holy incredible guest list Batman! We have two Robins on the show. The one and only Burt Ward, one half of the dynamic duo from the iconic Batman television series, tells us what he is up to now that his crime fighting days are behind him. Kapow! Burt shares some wonderful memories of Adam West and the galaxy of stars who appeared on the show and the ones who wanted to, but didn't.

S5E13: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 13 Coxy and Natalie Gauci

Jul 02 2024 58 mins  
Our main guest this week is Geoff Cox. Who, I hear you say? Coxy from the Roxy, Coxy's Big Break, The Little River Band - THAT Geoff Cox. One of the great storytellers, and what stories he has. From touring with LRB across America to the pubs and clubs of Australia with the likes of Kamahl and Alf Garnett to his illustrious real estate career. Amazing stories as only Coxy can tell.

S5E12: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 12 Burton Cummings of The Guess Who & Sweet's Andy Scott. Andy

Jun 18 2024 73 mins  
It's fan boy time as Brian gets all 12 year old when he meets Andy Scott of Sweet and Kev is a massive Guess Who fan, so chatting to Burton Cummings is a major coup. Sweet are about to tour Australia and Andy Scott - the last remaining member of the line up that brought us Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run and Love is Like Oxygen - is up for a chat about the good old days and the tou

S5E11: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 11 Simon Napier-Bell

Jun 04 2024 79 mins  
Simon Napier-Bell is a music industry icon with a wealth of experiences and stories from his decades in a myriad of roles. Simon shares tales from his days as manager of The Yardbirds, taking Wham to China, the success of Japan in Japan and discovering JPY in a pub ... but wait, there is SO much more. Simon wrote a number one song for Dusty Springfield, got a gold record from Elvis

S5E10: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 10 The Uncanny X-Men Reunion & Cash Backman.

May 22 2024 53 mins  
In this episode we take you behind the scenes into the inner sanctum of the Uncanny X-Men reunion: The inside word from Ronnie, Maxy, Kirky and Manno in the rehearsal room before the gigs, sex, lies and selfies. How Eighties! Also Brian and Kev catch up with Cash Backman on the 50th anniversary of his monster hit 'My Girl Bill.' All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team

S5E9: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 9 Tommy James & Uncanny X-Men Premiere

May 07 2024 55 mins  
Tommy James has the songs and the stats to claim the title of Superstar. Starting with Hanky Panky in 1966, the hits rolled out - I Think We're Alone Now, Gettin' Together, Mony Mony, Crimson and Clover, Crystal Blue Persuasion and Draggin' the Line to name only a few. Then there were the successful cover versions by Billy Idol, Tiffany and Joan Jett. And the stats - 23 Gold Recor

S5E8: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 8 Carlotta & Craig Bennett plus Tania Doko & Eric Bazilian

Apr 23 2024 57 mins  
It's duelling duos as Brian & Kevin break bread with Carlotta & Craig and Tania & Eric. Australian showbiz icon Carlotta and entertainment reporter to the stars Craig Bennett have turned a lifetime's friendship into a hilarious stage show that is packing houses across the country. Find out all the juicy gossip behind the glamour when they spill the beans to Brian &

S5E7: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 7 Roger Glover from Deep Purple and Huey Lewis.

Apr 09 2024 72 mins  
Deep Purple may not be touring Australia now, but we did manage to get their bass player and the man who came up with Smoke on the Water - Roger Glover - for a chat and he is quite a character. Our other star attraction is the incredibly likeable and talented Huey Lewis, talking everything from Back to the Future to his hearing problems to his new Broadway Show which is about to o

S5E6: LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 6 Judy Collins and Jon Stevens.

Mar 26 2024 61 mins  
Two episodes back we were talking about her, now I am delighted to be talking to her. The amazing Judy Collins joins me to talk about that Stephen Stills song and her incredible career from both sides now and then. Also up for a chat is Jon Stevens. What a blast to talk about Noiseworks, INXS, JC Superstar and life and death in general. All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.