So What’s Been Happening?

EP85 - So What’s Been Happening? - We’re Going Back

EP85 - So What's Been Happening? - We're Going Back
We will cover the great win in the AFL Grand Final by the Cats and the disappointment of the Swans. Preview the NRL Grand Final between the Panthers and the Eels. We discuss 1985 when 'Back to the Future', "Teen Wolf' and 'The Goonies' graced our big screens and MacGyver took centre stage, and who can ever forget the birth of the Compact Disc.
Updates from "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Some quotes from 1985... “Now, if my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit.." - Doc (Back to the Future)
"I must break you." - Ivan Drago (Rocky 4)
Album of the Year in 1985... "Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits
Song of the Year in 1985... "Don't You (Forget About Me)" - Simple Minds
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 28th September when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

EP84 - So What’s Been Happening? - Preview The Decider

EP84 - So What's Been Happening? - Preview The Decider
We preview the AFL Grand Final between the Cats and the Swans, goodbye to The Pies and the Lions. We discuss where it will be won and lost as well as our predictions on the game.
We will also chat to some Sydney and Geelong supporters in the weeks lead up.
Updates from "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Some quotes from 1984... “In the face of pain there are no heroes." - George Orwell
"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse." - Marlon Brando
Album of the Year in 1984... "Can't Slow Down" - Lionel Ritchie
Song of the Year in 1984... "When Doves Cry" - Prince
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Tuesday 20th September when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

EP83 - So What’s Been Happening? - The Final Moments

EP83 - So What's Been Happening? - The Final Moments
The End of an Era for iconic Australian Rock band 'Midnight Oil' as they play their final farewell shows. Is this the end of the road for the Oils? We chat about the era of Music that was the Oils. AFL Finals are down to 4 teams, goodbye in straight sets to last years Premiers, the Demons as well as favourite the Dockers. We discuss where it all went wrong and now we turn our attention to the Magpies v Swans and Cats v Lions will battle it out for a place in the Grand Final.
Updates from "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Some quotes from 1983... "I always tell the truth. Even when I lie" - Tony Montana,
Scarface "Beer for breakfast there, Two-Bit?" - The Outsiders
Album of the Year in 1983... "Swordfishtrombones" - Tom Waits
Song of the Year in 1983... "Every Breath You Take" - The Police
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Thursday 15th September when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

EP82 - So What’s Been Happening? - Down to Six

EP82 - So What's Been Happening? - Down to Six
DOWN TO SIX - First week of the AFL finals are done and we are don to 6 teams, exit stage left were the Bulldogs and the Tigers. We chat about the upsets and the next round certainties. We discuss where each team sits and what to expect in this next round of finals between the Demons and the Lions, The Magpies and the Dockers.
Updates from "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Some quotes from 1982...
"Aloha, Mr. Hand.." - Fast Times at Ridgemont High
"We love you, Miss Hannigan." - Annie
Album of the Year in 1982...
"Thriller" - Michael Jackson Song of the Year in 1982...
"Physical" - Olivia Newton-John
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 7th September when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

EP81 - So What’s Been Happening? - Heartbreak for Some

EP81 - So What's Been Happening? - Heartbreak for Some
IT'S FINALS TIME - We'll chat about season 2022's winners and losers and which clubs should be optimistic in 2023. Who wins in Round 1 of the finals and who could be the biggest smokey of this years finals series.
Updates from "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Some quotes from 1981...
"Do or do not, there is no try." - Yoda
"I am your father" - Darth Vader
Album of the Year in 1981... "Never Too Much" - Luther Vandross
Song of the Year in 1981... "Bette Davis Eyes" - Kim Carnes
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 24th August when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

EP80 - So What’s Been Happening? - Rodney ’BALLS’ Grinter

EP80 - So What's Been Happening? - Rodney 'BALLS' Grinter
SPECIAL GUEST - Former Melbourne Demon Defender Rod Grinter is most remembered for an incident early in the 1988 VFL season when he struck Footscray's Terry Wallace in the face with his forearm, where he received a six week suspension for 'bringing the game into disrepute' and finished the year in Melbourne's losing Grand Final side against Hawthorn. He was also suspended in 1990 for nine matches for eye-gouging and striking against Essendon at Windy Hill. Grinter was involved in another famous incident in the previous season's Preliminary Final against the same opponents. He was the man on the mark when Jim Stynes ran between him and Gary Buckenara which resulted in a free kick and goal to win after the siren from Buckenara. 
 
What a moment in time.... After playing most of his career in defence, Grinter was moved into the forward line in 1993 and retired from AFL the following season. He played 134 games for Melbourne and kicked 57 goals. Rod has dedicated a large portion of his time post playing career to bonding the Demon's Past Players Group and we will discuss the current crop of Premiership Winning Demons and what the 2021 Premiership success has meant to the club after 57 years. 
 
Some quotes from 1980... "Do or do not, there is no try." - Yoda "I am your father" - Darth Vader
Album of the Year in 1980... Zenyatta Mondatta - The Police
Song of the Year in 1980... Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
 
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 17th August when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.
 
 
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EP79 - So What’s Been Happening? - Katie Bates

EP79 - So What's Been Happening? - Katie Bates
Melbourne Americana singer-songwriter Katie Bates has been performing live for over a decade. Obsessed and inspired by the music of the classic and alternative country artists from the 1960s and 70s. Katie’s songs brim with honesty and more than a hint of grunge and grit. She brings an attitude to the table that is seldom seen in the Americana/roots scene - a fire in the belly that simmers beneath a sweet surface of a gifted storyteller. Since immersing herself in the vibrant Melbourne alt-country/Americana scene, Katie has performed as a backing vocalist and occasional opening act for artists such as Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes, James Ellis and The Jealous Guys and Ben Mastwyk. She has also opened for the likes of Andrew Swift, Tracy McNeil and most recently touring the East Coast supporting American singer-songwriter Hannah Aldridge. Katie’s sound pays respect to the likes of Gillian Welch, Tom Petty, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris but also leans heavily from Nirvana, PJ Harvey, Alanis Morissette and Audioslave.
Follow Katie Bates Music on Instagram @katiebatesmusic
Tune in to the show Monday 15th August from 8.30pm AEST for a chat and a few tunes LIVE with Katie Bates. See you then.

EP78 - So What’s Been Happening? - A Little More Action Please

EP78 - So What's Been Happening? - A Little More Action Please
In 1978 Grease and Superman movies were released and what an impact they were to have on pop culture for generations to come, the first test tube baby was born in the UK, the first ever mobile phone was released and Space Invaders was born - In the AFL, the Cats and Pies are flying, can they continue the momentum, the Swans have been fantastic, the Demons are shaky. - We've lost some of the Great Actors, Sportsmen and Musicians all in the last couple of weeks, we discuss. "Lovey Loses it" and "Cuz's Classic"
Some quotes from 1978...
“I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way.” - Superman
“Tell me about it, stud.” - Sandy 'Grease'
Album of the Year in 1978... Big Star - Third/Sister Lovers
Song of the Year in 1978... Night Fever - Bee Gees
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 10th August when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.
 
 

EP77 (PART 2) - So What’s Been Happening? - CELEBRATE NAIDOC WEEK

EP77 (PART 2) - So What’s Been Happening? - CELEBRATE NAIDOC WEEK
1977 Saw the birth of the Star Wars empire, Elvis dies at 42, New York City Blackout lasts for 25 hours and North Melbourne won the VFL premiership.
- We celebrate Naidoc Week and have a chat to one of the Naidoc 2022 award winners Nikita Rotumah and Crow Youth Boxing
- THE WIGGLES make the cover upcoming Rolling Stone Mag.
- How do you keep the kids entertained on the last week of the School Holidays?
- Was the 112 point Geelong win over North Melbourne the Coach Killer moment for David Noble? Where to from here for the Kangaroos? How can the kangaroos return to the top. AFL update and preview Round 17.
Some quotes from 1977...
“We’re Doomed.” - C-3PO
“What A Piece Of Junk!” - Luke Skywalker
Album of the Year in 1976... Rumours - Fleetwood Mac
Join us as we catch up with the crew to discuss from 8.30pm AEST Wednesday 6th July when we chat LIVE on facebook and Youtube, join in the conversation anytime.

EP77 (PART 1) - So What’s Been Happening? - MATT JOE GOW and KERRYN FIELDS

EP77 (PART 1) - So What's Been Happening? - MATT JOE GOW and KERRYN FIELDS
- We check in with two of our show favourites, superstar musicians Matt Joe Gow and Kerryn Fields about their upcoming gig on July 9th at George Lane in St Kilda, Melbourne.