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The Beatles – Rubber Soul feat. James Walsh (Starsailor) Part I

#50.  And just like that The Golden Ducks turn 50! What a journey we’ve had and to mark the occasion our 50th podcast is a bumper edition.   This is Part 1, and we’re joined by James Walsh, the lead singer of seminal post-Britpop band Starsailor who selects The Beatles 6th studio album ‘Rubber Soul’. James…

Beyonce – Lemonade

#49. We put the special guests on ice for the latest episode as The Golden Ducks return to where it all started – just the two of us talking about a classic album. We cover a lot on this podcast and not just the infamous Met Gala ‘elevator incident’, Jay-Z’s alleged infidelity, slavery, black feminism…

Television – Marquee Moon feat. Nigel Clark (Dodgy)

#48. Joined by the lead singer of Britpop favourites ‘Dodgy’; the legend that is Nigel Clark. ‘Nige’ blasts off stories about forming the cheeky 3-piece, the joy of being a part of the whole Britpop movement and passing up a support slot for Oasis at their legendary concerts at Knebworth in 1996 – a decision…

Neil Young – Comes A Time feat. Frank Turner

#47.   We are joined by English punk and folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner who selects Neil Young’s 9th studio album ‘Comes a Time’. Frank talks candidly about his early days performing and touring with post hardcore band Million Dead, the importance of his own live shows and what they mean to him. He touches on his…

Aerosmith – Toys In The Attic feat. Tim Rogers (You Am I)

#46.  We are joined by Australian rock royalty in the shape of ‘You Am I’ frontman Tim Rogers. An open book from the outset Tim regales in stories of hanging with Nirvana, supporting The Who, The Rolling Stones, Soundgarden as well as Oasis on their infamous ‘Be Here Now’ tour. In amongst this Tim talks…

The Beach Boys – Surf’s Up feat. Ed Harcourt

We cross the pond to chat with British Singer Songwriter, Producer and Composer Ed Harcourt. Walt Gold gets all giddy talking to one of his favourite artists of all time and Ed rejoices in telling us epic stories of being nominated for a Mercury Music Award, meeting Iggy Pop and his hero Tom Waits, touring…

Tom Waits – Bone Machine feat. Ash Grunwald

This week we are joined by Australian blues legend, author, fellow podcaster and possibly one of the greatest smiles The Golden Ducks have ever encountered, Ash Grunwald.  Ash charms us with stories of shark attacks, the importance of riders and his subsequent road to sobriety meanwhile ripping through his  album for dissection which happens to…

Queen – A Night At The Opera feat. Tyrone Noonan (George)

It’s podcast 43 and this week we are joined by Tyrone Noonan. Ty was an integral part of Australian chart topping Aria award winning band ‘George’ who landed on the scene in the early 2000’s enjoying huge success and critical acclaim. Ty rejoices in telling us tales of superstardom, living around the the world with…

Soundgarden – Down On The Upside feat. Josh Moriarty (Miami Horror, All The Colours)

Pod #42 and without sounding crass The Golden Ducks are on a fucking roll.   We are joined by prolific songwriter, musician, producer and wordsmith the legend that is Josh Moriarty who amongst other things is a an absolute legend as well as being a member of Miami Horror, All the Colours and Telenova.   Josh dominates…

Paul Simon – Graceland feat. Kane Dennelly (19 Twenty)

We launch into podcast 41 and we’re on a roll with special guests. This week Kane Dennelly from Australian group 19-Twenty the riff and groove based blue billy-grass rockin roots band joins us in the studio. A passionate artist with a keen eye for comedic one liners Kane selects and talks us through Paul Simon’s…