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Welcome friends to “HAPPY DAZE” Here, we will time travel to moments in our lives that bring us joy and happiness, chatting with people from all walks of life about fun and inspiring tales. Join me and tell your friends. Let’s have some fun and crack a smile.
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Dean is one of my favourite Aussie artists and a really nice guy! We discuss al manner of topics related to his work and also dealing with anxiety in a public forum. He has a great attitude and whilst a self confessed introvert, speaks with a humble and gracious spirit for the people he meets and draws for. It’s a great insightful chat and I hope y…
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Ahrue and I have been friends for a while and share a great deal in common. Toured together and been friends for a long time. He’s an awesome guitarist and we share the joys he’s experiencing today with his brothers in Lions At the Gate. Phenomenal band. He shares their journey, early childhood influences and some cool tales and insights about the …
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Doing something a little different and expanding the format a little, so naturally I gotta ask Jake from my Freeky Friday and Rad podcasts to jump in on the fun. We take you back to an incredible album and explore the emotional connections we felt and early experiences rather than your usual facts and figures. Something fun, something different, so…
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Happy Daze returns for 2023!!! It’s been a while, but great to be back in the saddle. Been busy with all things Freek Productions and the FREEKY FRIDAY and RAD podcasts. This episode sees our return with a fun chat. Tony Campos is the fun and loveable bass player of Static-X, but he’s also played in some of the heaviest bands around that we all lov…
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Emily is a true passionate fan of the film Predator and the universe it stems from, with a love for the films, games and more. So much so, she dedicated herself and set a goal to create her very own Predator costume. It looks brilliant with incredible attention to detail, down to the armour and weapons she utilises in the look. We had a great chat …
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Brisbane is home to a new “Out of this world” experience with NEIGHBOURHOOD EARTH. An interactive, immersive experience for young and old about Space and mankind’s ongoing exploration. Speaking to one of the organisers of this experience, Robin gives an in-depth discussion on the inspiration and concept of this exhibition, running from Nov-Feb 2023…
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Matthew is a rare breed of human. He’s a driven and highly motivated business operator that gets as hands on as one gets. Starting with a tent or two in the back yard and recognising smash therapy as a potential venture to inspire positive experiences for all, he has taken Rage Cage Smash Rooms from the back yard to opening 3 locations in Queenslan…
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Australian author Claire Fitzpatrick is a true testament to overcoming adversity and channeling those dark experiences of life therapeutically through writing. Author of the horror anthology book “Metamorphosis”, and award winner, we discuss her challenges early on in life and also how she persisted to become a published author. https://ifwgaustral…
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If you haven’t heard of Classless Act, change that tune, and blast these hot new rockers blasting straight out of California and beyond! Hot off a mammoth stadium tour, opening for Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Joan Jett and Poison, these guys have certainly proven their mettle on the big stage and kept busy for some time now. Derek, a seasoned perform…
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From early days of being a PE teacher to running a music program and live music incentive for youth, Brett Wood is a true innovator n pioneer of sorts as the principal of Music Industry College in Brisbane. He is a straight up, no nonsense kind of guy, filled with a deep passion to educate and empower young kids with the tools to get out there in t…
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Peter Lane is a fellow comic writer who’s just released his debut comic “Skye’s Cavern Library” and I am so proud of anyone who has a dream and manifests it into reality. I hope this chat can inspire you as much as it has for me. Here’s the link to support and get your own copy: https://reveriepublications.com.au/product/skyes-cavern-library-1/?fbc…
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“The Last of the Pretty Boys” is the debut film from award winning filmmaker Dustin Schmidt. When he’s not rocking out in his band Northern Lights, he’s making films and this is his big moment. His debut full length film made here in Queensland and features a local cast as well as a kickass soundtrack of local bands. Check out the trailer: https://…
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It’s always a pleasure to have a return guest on the show and Matt is no exception. As the author of some great music bio’s from NuMetal, to more recently Korn, and very soon, Tool, his critique and insight into every album, track and the demos, b-sides and beyond make his books an essential read. Check out this early Korn version of “Blind”: https…
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Paul Miles is the co-author of “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades”, the long awaited autobiography of vocalist/songwriter John Corabi(ex Motley Crue/The Scream/Union/The Dead Daisies and more), a book that offers a first person perspective of one of rock n roll’s most underrated and inspiring artists. The book is one of 10 that Paul has released(includi…
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From banging the skins worldwide in Combichrist to working with bands as a stage manager and even at one time, working with Roadrunner Records, Will is a guy with a positive and humble attitude. He has seen and done a lot and we have a great candid chat about that and life in general. Thanks for supporting the channel. Enjoy.…
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Welcome to a very special edition of HAPPY DAZE, as we don’t do this often, but when an opportunity to support a great platform like MONSTERFEST, who are promoting the new Blumhouse blockbuster “DASHCAM”, one cannot refuse, especially a chat involving Horror. Grant Hardie is the co-founder of MONSTERFEST, which is celebrating over 10 years of bring…
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Drummer of Australian rock n roll superstars, SISTERS DOLL, Bryce shares some incredible tales from their recent US tour, as well as childhood memories, the formulative years of the band to us just being fan boys and having fun. This is a banger!! Enjoy! And support the boys: Website — www.sistersdollband.com and check out: Clothing Label Insta — @…
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This chat has been a long time coming and it’s a real buzz to chat to one of owners of Brisbane’s favourite place to play pinball, arcade games, board games, drink and eat great food. Netherworld is one of the finest establishments where everyone is welcome and you can time warp back to your childhood every time. We chat rad games, a plant based me…
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Every week, I get the pleasure of speaking to interesting and inspiring people from all walks of life, but I had an idea to speak to someone that’s a passionate fan of movies and music. One that’s seen ALOT of gigs and supports in spades. Jamie is a diehard fan and tells an incredible story of an early childhood screening of Jaws in 76, to seeing K…
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James stars in the hit tv series “Young Rock.” The story of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, where he plays Jeff Jarrett. It’s a great role and a fantastic series. But this episode is so much more. We follow the journey of a young boy with dreams who follows those dreams and battles within himself along the way to finding who he is and the man he is toda…
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Aaron Sammut is a brilliant mind, highly talented as both a graphic designer and as a writer, plus he loves Heavy Metal. So much so, that he created an idea so brilliant that shows his love, passion and childhood together in the pages of the brilliance of Maurice and the Metal. If you haven’t read it, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it so much. He’s just launch…
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Fantastic episode with a fantastic human! Shannon is the promoter and creator of the Moondoll Festival, that really brings together an eclectic mix of styles in not only music, but arts and crafts also. It’s fantastic to see events like this at a time when we need music and people in our lives again and people like Shannon is making this possible. …
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It’s always a treat to have guest return and Dan Jensen is always a welcome treat here. His enthusiasm and passion for the cinema is matched by few in my opinion and we have a great chat about cinema nostalgia and childhood memories before discussing the early impact of Top Gun(1986) to 36 years later, discussing quite possibly one of the GREATEST …
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Tammy is like many of us today. A true hard worker of many jobs working towards a better life, but also helping others through her passion for better health and positive changes both physically and mentally. Her story is a roller coaster from a young age of seeing the world and living without care and responsibility to waking up one day and realisi…
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In this episode you will experience something very very unique on our Happy Daze podcast.This is Sudhesh Somu, an Indian born Sri Lankan refugee who calls Queensland, Australia his home. I’ve had the opportunity to see this young man grow and develop from a teenager through to the man he’s become today. It’s been a true pleasure being part of his j…
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“Radical” is possibly my indie comic pick of 2022. It packs a punch and delivers a style that’s digestible, fun and funny! 3 of my favourite essential ingredients in a comic. I chat to Ed about his world and the journey of an independent creator as the artist and writer of this killer series. We discuss his cool skateboard decks that are for sale a…
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It’s…THE RETURN OF THE CHAD!!!! Special FX guru and all round nice guy with a wicked taste for rock music returns to have a chat about his new film project as well as his amazing FX workshop coming up that anyone can do and learn FX while having fun with one of the best in the industry. And check out his YouTube channel here also: https://youtube.c…
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Thomas G. Waites is an accomplished actor of stage and screen with an incredible list of appearances in film and tv. Known for appearing in not one, but two of the greatest cult films of this modern era, “The Warriors”(1979) and John Carpenter’s 1982 Horror classic “The Thing”, Thomas speaks warmly about both films and his career as well as being t…
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Breezy is one of Australia’s darlings from back in the early daze of the OG reality show, Big Brother. From humble beginnings waitressing at our beloved Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant & Hard Rock Cafe to a sign that led to a life changing opportunity, Bree shares her amazing journey from normality to celebrity to today enjoying life as a TV Producer …
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Having played in bands like Filter, Chemlab and Device(Feat David Draiman of Disturbed), and coming from humble beginnings learning the ropes first hand in the studio with Ministry, while they created the masterpiece “Psalm 69”, Geno has developed a style and ear for great music. He’s humble, well spoken and I’m determined to get him on the Vegemit…
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Bobby Schubenski is the name and face behind one of the biggest and iconic alternative clothing brands in the world. BLACKCRAFT. His passion and drive to create and innovate is matched only by his commitment as a loving father to his daughter Jordan. In this conversation we discuss family life, humble beginnings, that first sale feeling and get int…
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This episode, we get deep into the supernatural with lifelong friend from the USA, Dennis Olsen, who’s about to launch Shadow Prowlers. A Ghost Hunting show of sorts with childhood friends exploring some of the most haunted locations in America and even Japan. An ex Military man, Dennis shoots straight from the hip and no nonsense as he gives a pow…
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Lindsay Schoolcraft is hands down one of the finest and most awesome humans on the planet! She’s a dear friend and having made a song together even is such a thrill to know a person like her. In this episode, we discuss her childhood and humble beginnings before going from touring in a van to playing on the other side of the world to thousands of p…
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Richard is a talented and driven guy that has worked hard at his ever evolving craft and one who is never content. From giving up well paid producers jobs to chase the rock n roll dream and get that “soul food” to rocking the stage of Australia’s beloved DRACULA’s CABARET RESTAURANT to working with the like of John Foreman, Brian Mannix, Kylie and …
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Six episodes in and we’re rocking harder than Dokken! This one is action packed as always, with some rad conversations about our excitement and anticipation to see Michael Keaton as Batman again, Freddy’s Nightmare’s is finally available to stream after soooo long. We also get into a deep love for Motley Crüe and so much more on this week’s episode…
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Leah is an Australian singer/songwriter living the rock n roll dream. From playing around the Gold Coast, her dream has taken her to Melbourne, before the fates of the universe literally pulled her to LA, where she’s lived, worked and ROCKED. Her story is inspiring and beautiful and her passion breathes like a wildfire. Be sure to subscribe and enj…
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It’s a good day to be a fan and a nerd…everyday is actually. Jake and myself go nuts sharing excitement over the release(FINALLY)of the Freddy’s Nightmares series, our love for the writings of Tom Taylor(DC Superstar)continues as we share love for the new Nightwing series. The rock n roll love Fest for MOTLEY CRÜE as well as a deep dive into one of…
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He is one of the most recognisable voices and faces in Australia media. Mike Goldman has filled hearts with joy and laughter over the years from Home and Away to rocking the airwaves on Triple MMM to voicing on Big Brother and his tales are as legendary as his accolades. From meeting Danni Minogue to partying with Slash on the air to learning, neve…
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MICHAEL BOLTON vs RICHARD MARX? The appeal of power ballads?? The X-Men in movies, comics and beyond. We scratch the surface and discuss the highs and lows, before diving into the 1997 epic that is “Private Parts”. A Rockin’ biopic about Howard Stern feat the man himself. A legend of radio that shocked and excited to this day. This is an epic episo…
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A man that truly needs very little introduction. Former World Champion boxer, Jeff Horn is fighting a different kind of fight in recent times. Anti-Bullying. His work as an ambassador for AMAYDA is nothing short of extraordinary. Chatting to Jeff, we get a real understanding of the work he’s doing as well as the joy of raising two awesome kids with…
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We’re here and rad asf as ever!! Fellow writer and radmeister, Jake Reedy and myself get our geek on and discuss a little love of Star Trek, the joy, the drama and all that is hit TV series “SUPERMAN & LOIS”. Then we dive deep into the feel good monster 80’s kid flick that is “THE MONSTER SQUAD”. There’s coverage of latest cool comic reads and the …
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Ah the theatre. Such a cultural experience. Well, for a record breaking 6 months in Brisbane, Kirsten and the team and cast have revolutionised the theatre experience with “A Midnight Visit”. An interactive walk through theatre show where YOU decide how you travel, and things aren’t…always as they first appear. With a talented array of actors that …
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This second episode is more RAD goodness with my pal, Jake Reedy, we discuss our week of comic books, the radness of Daredevil, the bizarre toilet paper epidemic and 2 of our favourite rock n roll movies….EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS and the incredibly underrated sequel EDDIE LIVES. The chat gets deep but it’s all RAD!!! Cheers for listening and be sure …
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