On Friday 10th July 2026, Andy Bickers passed away after a battle with cancer.I had the privilege of sitting down with Andy for this conversation in 2025. Although we had only just met in person, it quickly felt like two old Kiwi bros catching up over a coffee.We talked rugby, growing up in New Zealand, moving across the Tasman, and, of course, an extraordinary life in music.Andy’s career took him from the New Zealand live music scene to stages around the world with Jimmy Barnes, Col

My guest today is Dario Bortolin.Dario has been on my original interview wish list since I started this podcast back in 2018, so this one has been a long time coming.Currently playing with the Baby Animals, Dario has played with Jimmy Barnes, Billy Thorpe, Dragon, INXS, Rose Tattoo, The Angels, Kevin Borich, Barry Leef and many more.Great player. Great stories. Wicked hang…enjoy.This interview was recorded 10th March 2026.For more on Dario:InstagramFacebookYouTubeAs me

Today’s episode is a bit of a full-circle moment for me, because my guest is Dave Varriale — the host of I’d Hit That Podcast… one of the reasons this show exists.Back in the day, Dave and his guests on Id Hit That were my companions on every drive to and from gigs — and it was the DIY magic of it: the handheld Zoom recorder, the in-person, unprepared hangs, and yeah… the legendary 2005 Ford Escape mobile recording unit.But here’s the twist: this time, we’re flipping the mic. Dave’s been

My guest today is guitarist Adam Miller — one of Australia’s most quietly brilliant musicians.We talk about seeing the guitar like a piano, opening for Tommy Emmanuel as a teenager, touring the US as a fully self-managed artist, capturing music live in the room and much much more.Plus, we dive into his new album Timing and the Neumann Sessions, recorded at the Foo Fighters’ Studio 606.This conversation was recorded 14th Decemember 2025.More info and music, check out Adam's websit

My guest today is Michael Paynter — Singer, songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist with a voice you’ve heard everywhere, even if you didn’t know it.From touring with Jimmy Barnes, ICEHOUSE, and The Veronicas, to that viral Jesus Christ Superstar performance that blew everyone away.We talk about the long game of music — session life, solo careers, theatre, and what it really takes to stay consistent over the decades.For more on Michael, check out his website michaelpaynter.com

My guest today is drummer, composer, and creative mad scientist Nick Gaffaney.Originally from Christchurch NZ, now based in LA, with a career that’s moved through jazz, free improv, cruise ships, the NZ session scene, artist residencies in India, and the heavy, uncompromising world of Cairo Knife Fight.In this episode, we talk about the shift from being a sideman to building your own thing, why Nick is putting focus back onto drums after years of production and songwriting, and the reality of