Life of Brian

This week on the show Brian and Harrison are joined by Australian sports journalist Jon Anderson to review the 2024 year of sport. If you would like to hear more about ‘Ando’, he first joined the show back on Episode #25. We thank Ando for his time. Hope you enjoy!  Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jon Anderson Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - [email protected] Enquiries - [email protected] Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some brief updates on Brian's world including: attending a skateboarding event and Oaks Day in the same week and his thoughts on the US Election. Next, the boys are joined by the greatest ever Australian Basketball player (in their opinion), Andrew Gaze. 'Gazey' as he's known is a true Aussie sporting icon, when it comes to Basketball there isn't much he hasn't done; 5x Olympic Games, 7x NBL MVP, 2nd highest point scorer in FIBA World Champs. history, played in Europe, played in the NBA, starred for Seaton Hall in the NCAA, he's even coached in the NBL as well. He was a player that valued playing for his country and the ideology of 'mate-ship' above anything else, to put it simple, Gazey is one of the all-around great blokes. The conversation dives into his illustrious career, some cracking stories from his time in the NBA, the evolution of the game, the best players he's seen and played with, the Lindsay Gaze legacy and his top-notch work in the media today. We thank Andrew for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Andrew Gaze Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - [email protected] Enquiries - [email protected] Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by getting their 'cultural attache', Rocky Dabscheck on. They discuss the delicate ins & outs of 'wooding' (fire wood collecting), Brian's concrete driveway construction, Anthony Albanese & the Qantas Chairmen's Club debacle, and much more. Later, the boys are joined by Brian's wife Tania (The Darl), as they deep dive on BTs 2000s. His move from the city to the farm, raising 4 boys, the importance of community sports, his media work across the decade, including; stints at Channel Nine and Fox Sports and MMM on radio. Brian also opens up on the big move from MMM to 3AW that transpired in 2009/2010. If you would like to catch up on the previous episodes referenced in the podcast you can do so by listening to: Ep. #19 - BTs childhood & adolescence // Ep. #31 - BTs playing career // Ep. #39 - BTs 90s Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Rocky Dabscheck & Tania Taylor Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - [email protected] Enquiries - [email protected] Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some footy chat; Brian continues his AFL trade 'Under-reactions' . They also chat through; the recently announced Glasgow Commonwealth Games stripped-down schedule, international airline rankings, the return of the NBA, and the Australian MotoGP. Next, the boys are joined by legendary Australian radio DJ & TV presenter, Lee Simon. Lee is bonafide radio royalty, he is known as the 'Godfather of Rock' and the man who brought football to FM radio. He's worked on radio and in TV across the country as a DJ, presenter, host, program director and producer, he's interviewed some of the biggest names in the world of rock, including; Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, Led Zeppelin and many more. Lee was also one of the pioneers who brought footy to FM radio with the birth of MMM (formerly EON FM), helping to launch the careers of some of the industry's most loved and respected identities including; Eddie McGuire, James Brayshaw, James Dunstall and of course, our very own BT. With his experiences spanning 50 years within rock and sport, the man is not short of story and above all else, he is an incredibly humble, generous and intelligent man, we thank Lee for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Lee Simon Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - [email protected] Enquiries - [email protected] Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast