In this episode, Chad welcomes Jon Williams, a long-time friend and music enthusiast originally from Australia. Jon shares his musical journey and his experience playing in bands. The duo dives into the history and impact of Australian rock music, discussing iconic bands like Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, The Angels, and INXS. They explore the evolution from the early influences of American and British rock to the quintessential 'pub rock' scene of the 70s and 80s. Jon also provides insights into lesser-known but significant Australian artists, the challenges they faced in breaking into the U.S. market, and their lasting influence.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jon’s Aussie Rock playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZBhtNrjHjrbMS3Jp3qCkd?si=ec9443db85824115

“Don’t Dream It’s Over” sequence from “The Americans”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq85_l9OwQ4

Episode 28 playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FDzf4x9QNMkHHV2NrHQm4?si=24e525d770c44dcf

Episode 28 playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb7OzfSh7xREkLyRIJBZOLhV

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

04:28 Exploring Australian Rock

08:31 Iconic Australian Bands

16:38 Challenges for Australian Bands

28:39 Split Enz and Crowded House

34:11 Midnight Oil: From Pub Rock to MTV Fame

36:24 Men at Work and the Struggles of Fame

40:18 Paul Kelly: The Bob Dylan of Australia?

48:09 The Hoodoo Gurus and Their Unique Name Origin

54:22 Neil Finn's Journey with Fleetwood Mac

57:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics

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