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Bunga Bunga 55 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard

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Tim and Maynard return with Bunga Bunga 55 just in time to advise the Australian Labor Party on their future AND blame their election loss on the catchy jingle they DIDN’T use.

Tim is going to Hobart, Maynard is going Village People (again).

Bunga Bunga doesn’t obsess over popular culture, we obsess obsessively over UNpopular culture.

We raise trivial issues of great importance including (but are not limited to):

Sir Lawrence Olivier, girl guides, Law & Order’s obsession with our podcast, what happens when Batman goes on holiday, Tim in a barrel, the sanctity of marriage/Star Wars, Apollo 11, the Hammond organ and the unearthly sound of Maynard’s possibly haunted harmonica.

That Flying High scene we talk about

Tim’s weekly Fake News in The New Daily

Maynard backstage with Village People in 2010

Maynard presents Can’t Stop The Music

The kind of thing Tim complains about in his rant about men

Where you can catch Tim’s show around Australia.

Tim Ferguson & Maynard bring you Bunga Bunga 46
Tim Ferguson & Maynard wintering in Glebe.
Be mesmerised by Omar on his mighty Hammond organ
Lance Leopard, Maynard, Retro

U Gotta See This! Can’t Stop The Music (1980)

Movie buff Lance Leopard and movie bluffer Maynard present the greatest disco musical starring Olympian Bruce Jenner & Village People CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC (1980)

Tuesday night 3rd September at Red Bar.

Lance and Maynard both have what can only be described as an intimate knowledge of this musical. They’ll combine their knowledge for what will be a unique group viewing experience, U Gotta See This!

Maynard supports Village People, Enmore Theatre 2005

Maynard promises great Village People stories and clips from his pop culture collection of disco.

Facebook event for U Gotta See This! Can”t Stop The Music

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Maynard’s weekend with Absolutely 80s

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My first weekend with Absolutely 80s working in Sydney (they are back in August) was a reintroduction to Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men), Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen), Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera) & Sean Kelly (Models). The Dee Why and Cronulla shows showed the kind of 80s glam I don’t get to see first hand all that often.

Brian Mannix onstage at Dee Why during Absolutely 80s show.
Brian Mannix onstage at Dee Why during Absolutely 80s show.

Brian Mannix was all about the Barbara Streisand 1976 sound track to A Star Is Born. But not in a good way. We have some good things to say about Adelaide, but THEN…the interview was cut short due to circumstances beyond our control. You’ll hear why.

My first interview ever with Scott Carne covers the reason why he is still drawing crowds in 2019. We talked about the iconic status of the 1985 Shine album. That album had 6 singles that charted in Australia and it was double platinum in Australia. Having a record producer in a pink jumpsuit was considered a good thing in 1984.

Scott had a solo career and and some long lived and eclectic residences at Inflation Nightclub in Melbourne with Human Zoo & Priscilla’s Nightmare, during which he discovered the joy and financial freedom of being his own manager.

Sean Kelly onstage at Dee Why, Absolutely 80s show.
Sean Kelly onstage at Dee Why, Absolutely 80s

Sean Kelly has discovered his inner showman working with Absolutely 80s as it’s a rare chance for him to perform without playing guitar. He explains why he doesn’t read social media and we explore the hitherto unconsidered similarity between AFL and being a musician. I convince him that there has never been a more opportune time to make that move to MySpace.

Dale Ryder onstage, Dee Why, Absolutely 80s show.
Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera), Dee Why, Absolutely 80s show.

If you feel like you missed some fun shows, well, you did. But Absolutely 80s returns north on 9th August to Newcastle & 10th August to Castle Hill.

Lance Leopard, Maynard, Retro

Maynard’s Loveshack 4 – August 17th, Red Bar

If you like your retro sounds eclectic, this is the night for you. Maynard, the retro DJ behind the Madd Club and Lance Leopard the guy behind all sorts of Oxford St antics in the 90s, present a night of shameless sounds that celebrate the pop and pretentiousness of the late 20th century.

DJ TC will be playing his Australia vs England set from 8pm. As exciting as Eurovision!

His Highness of Camp, Lance Leopard will be choosing the music from 9pm and will keep making an entrance, till he is noticed. He will make himself available to anyone who wants to debate his choice of music.

Come along, dress nice, and check your cool at the door!

Loveshack 4 Facebook event

Maynard and dance floor Loveshack 3
Maynard and dance floor groovin’ at Loveshack 3. Love those glow stick bunny ears.
Maynard & Lance Leopard, Loveshack 3
Maynard & Lance Leopard at the end of Loveshack 3
Maynard with his stylists at Loveshack 3
Maynard’s stylists turn up, Melissa & Zoe aren’t pleased with what he’s done with their work.
Zoe smiling holding sign that says Gay Bit
Zoe makes her feelings known.
Tony Push as the human information booth at Loveshack 3
Tony Push as the human information booth at Loveshack 3
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Bunga Bunga 54 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard

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What kind of a CD does an adult buy? Tim & Maynard have no idea. What kind of music wins an academy award? Maynard & Tim can only guess. Badly. Have Australian politics demystified, and find out which one of these two floats in Bunga Bunga 54.

Tim is on sale and Maynard is going out the door at below cost as BB54 whistles a happy tune, warns you of Tim coming to a street near you and answers your Crankmail.

All stock must go!

Maynard’s next Loveshack night June 22nd

Maynard & Lance Leopard present Flash Gordon July 2nd

Where you can catch Tim’s show around Australia.

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Desperately Seeking Lance

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Those desperately seeking Lance Leopard need listen no further than this podcast as Lance returns to talk all things fashion, faux pas and fabulousness.

Maynard is desperately seeking legendary Oxford St legend Lance Leopard in his credenza filled rooftop garden ivory tower of gossip. There are movies, dancing, some singing, and of course talk of Madonna and Elizabeth Taylor.

Lance Leopard reads yet Madonna book in the rooftop garden of his ivory tower.
Lance Leopard reads yet another Madonna book in the rooftop garden of his ivory tower.

Lance recommends a few lesser known Elizabeth Taylor movies for us as well as reciting by heart her complete range of fragrances.

Listener mail has Lance answering questions on…

Fashion mistakes he has made: “I don’t know what you are talking about”.

The cyclical nature of fashion: “The 1980s has already come and gone three times already this century. Things can come into fashion for one evening now, if someone has a good enough party.”

If you’d like to join Lance Leopard and myself at Barbarella on June 4 at Red Bar, details and tickets are here.

Lance also finds time (as his mother is staying with him) to review the recently renovated Midnight Shift, now known as the Universal. But he still has a soft spot for The Palms (previously Scooters) as he used to DJ there regularly.

The next Loveshack comes your way for your complete cocktail dancing experience on Saturday 22nd June. Facebook event here.

Although Lance’s claim of a needle mark on Marilyn Monroe’s body after death isn’t on the 1962 coroner’s report, her toxicology report does raise some questions that weren’t answered.

Lance didn’t like madonna’s 2012 fragrance or the bottle it came in. Make up your mind about the bottle.

Lance Leopard in gold dressing gown and pink headband
Lance Leopard in gold dressing gown and pink headband
Lance Leopard's disco Chinese lantern in his rooftop garden
Lance Leopard’s disco Chinese lantern in his rooftop garden
General, Maynard

What Double J Should Sound Like lays an Easter Egg

A bumper 2 hour musical Easter egg for you all!

Maynard, Ant Banister, DJ ADHD & Tony Push bring the most eclectic music selection you’ll hear on any public holiday.

You’ll love this aural journey:
Exactshit – Sound of Muzak
Def Fx – Headfuck
Throbbing Gristle – AB7A
Sonia Jones – Brian’s Song
Ghost – Crucified
Lunar Module – Syncromesh
Dani Ury – Sex & Drugs & Party
Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons – Taxi Mary
Beasts Of Bourbon – Ten Wheels For Jesus
Sounds Like Winter – He Was Gone
Scritti Politti – Sweetest Girl
Eileen Wilson (for Susan Hayward) – I’ll Plant My Own Tree
Crashland – Plastic Jesus
Flowers – Icehouse
The Reels – Quasimodo’s Dream
London Symphony Orchestra – Into The Groove

Listen to the Sound of Easter
It's What Double J Should Sound Like Time.
It’s What Double J Should Sound Like Time.
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Bunga Bunga 53 – Tim Ferguson & Maynard

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In true Bunga Bunga fashion, Tim and Maynard get stuck into Tim’s huge new secret art project. It’s very big, very ambitious and very Ferguson.

The two are very impressed by Madonna’s acting/hair colour. Tim confesses his personal 1985 journey from Punk to Madonna devotee.

Maynard helps Kitler the Nationalist cat feel better. Recreational drugs aren’t just for mice anymore.

They also reveal how Tim can deliver The Liberal party a huge win in the coming election.

In a bonus to all listeners Tim reveals his previously deeply guarded secrets of financial investment in the only recession proof investments. Star Wars toys and Captain Marvel merchandise. You’ll thank us in your retirement.

Tim’s new show in Sydney

Maynard’s next Loveshack night May 4th

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Maynard’s Loveshack returns Saturday May 4th

People all over Sydney are rushing, hushing and flushing to The Red Bar (upstairs) in Glebe for the underrated date of Saturday May 4th, 8pm til midnight for Maynard’s Loveshack.

$10 on the door.

Join Maynard in his LOVESHACK. But what will it sound like? If you like your retro sounds eclectic, it might sound something like this or not.

Maynard the retro DJ behind the Madd Club and many other happenings over the decades, presents a night of shameless sounds that celebrate the pop and pretentiousness of the late 20th century.

The legendary Lance Leopard will be choosing the music for the first hour or so and will keep making entrances till he is noticed. Upon which he will immediately hold court.

It’s a rare chance to have a meet up with Lance and Maynard. So have your questions ready.

Get your tickets online here

Here’s your link to the Facebook event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/690216348062351/

Video will be screened from the Maynard International Studios library to inspire your dance moves.

Maynard with Lance Leopard in his Ivory Tower, Darlinghurst, 2018
Maynard will be playing Lance Leopard’s personal selection of tunes from 9-10. Lance will be holding Court after making an entrance (he will be available for questions).
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Bunga Bunga 52 – Maynard & Tim Ferguson

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Bunga Bunga 52 brings a feast of things you can’t put in your mouth.

Tim Ferguson & Maynard bring you the Moby Dick of podcasts. Without the Moby. You listener, are the whale. Bunga Bunga 52 is full of bad advice, bad language and questionable haircuts.

Tim is touring to Adelaide & Brisbane. Maynard is going to his Loveshack in a hand basket.

We talk about the Moon, bananas & Superdog pooping. What more can a rational listener want?

Maynard’s Loveshack on Saturday night

Tim’s upcoming live shows

We recommend the opening credits of this Ann-Margret 1966 classic.
Tim Ferguson art prints await his live shows.
Tim Ferguson art prints await his live shows in Adelaide & Brisbane.
The Cat From Outer Space was criminally passed over for an Academy Award.

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