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May 20, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Dr. Jane Goodall (May 19, Wgtn)
Jane Goodall: Rewind The Future MFC Sunday, May 19 It was such a thrill to see and hear Dr Jane Goodall speak. The 85-year-old living legend of science, a primatologist, conservationist, activist, mentor who, Sir David Attenborough aside, is truly without peer, has been in our lives as a voice of compassion and knowledge. Through multiple […]Archive
April 11, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 163 – Yadana Saw
Welcome to episode 163 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify– follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library. Here’s a chat with Yadana Saw – she is the host […]Archive
December 28, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 148: Joan Baez
Welcome to episode 148 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Here’s something a little different for the podcast. A conversation with legendary singer, songwriter, protester, activist and icon Joan Baez. Now, although this is the first-time broadcasting this – it is not a brand new conversation. It was recorded […]Archive
March 21, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 421
Neil Young & The Bluenotes, This Note’s For You (1988) I like this album – although it’s by no stretch great. Worth it though for the title song (and its video) and the story around it. Worth it, too, because all of Neil Young’s albums contain SOMETHING. There’s always something good or something so mesmeric […]Archive
July 13, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 72 – Holly Walker
Welcome to episode 72 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. This conversation is me chatting with former Greens MP, book reviewer, mother, blogger, occasional podcaster and the author of The Whole Intimate Mess (a mini memoir), Holly Walker. You can keep up to […]Archive
February 28, 2017 by Simon Sweetman