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Sunday Afternoon Fever 15.11.1992 – International Village People Day, Hollywood Kids Gossip, Mrs Sinatra missing at the buffet.

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Sunday Afternoon Fever, Triple J live to air 15th November 1992 and I’m heavily celebrating International Village People Day.

We had original Village People members David Hodo (Construction Worker) and Felipe Rose (Native American) live in the studio to take listeners’ questions and take some Polaroid photos with me … which were the prizes later in the show for Maynard’s Mastermind, we were that cheap.

The people at home are sitting there thinking – “Tonight, I want to see something cheap and vulgar.”

David Hodo -Village People

Some of the questions for David and Felipe included:

John (Adelaide) – Why a construction worker?

James (Sydney) – Why is David’s nickname “Scar”?

Caroline (Perth) – Is Glenn Hughes’ (Leatherman) back as hairy as his chest?

Marissa (Sydney) – Do they have any costumes to wear in front of their friends?

Caroline (Melbourne) – “Village People are the best band in the world ever!”

Elvis (Gold Coast) – Remake Blue Hawaii with Village People.

Mrs Fred Sinatra has gone missing at the Sands Casino buffet in Las Vegas, so I call them to see if I can find her.

This show featured a lot of technical trouble with the new Poul Kirk digital audio desks that were installed throughout the Ultimo ABC at that time. We had to reboot (which took between 5-7 minutes) two or three times during the live broadcast, which meant moving to another studio briefly, then back again to maintain continuity. I really did miss broadcasting from Triple J’s William St Sydney studios. We rarely experienced technical issues as often there. Except when Micheal Tunn spilt cola into the desk. But that only happened once…

Lance and The Hollywood Kids dish the very 1992 Tinsel Town gossip (Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Alladdin, Jack Nicholson, U2 & the Madonna Sex book).

While listeners Michelle (North Ryde), Julian (Newcastle) & Peter Young a current Patreon supporter (Castle Hill) play Maynard’s Mastermind. This week it was top to bottom Village People questions.

Movie man Peter Castaldi reviews Can’t Stop The Music and the 1992 releases Honeymoon In Vegas and the final ever Carry On movie with Julian Clary, Carry On Columbus.

Village People live at Hordern Pavillion in Sydney 1980 (actually recorded by Triple J)

Lene Lovich live in Sydney, 1985 (recorded by Triple J)

Listen to all of What’s Rangoon To You Is Grafton To Me

But what did you play on the show Maynard? Here is a list for ya!.


Village People – Macho Man (Live)
Def Fx – Surfers Of The Mind
Cure – Friday I’m In Love
Lene Lovich – Lucky Number (Recorded live 1983 by Triple J)
Single Gun Theory – From A Million Miles (Recorded live by Triple j)
Ratcat – Holiday (Recorded live by Triple J)
The Rutles – Goosestep Mama
Shonen Knife – Goosestep Mama
L7 – Pretend We’re Dead
Hoodoo Gurus – Come Anytime
Divinyls – I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore
Shamen – Boss Drum (Beatmasters Mix)
Big Tuna – Normie Vs Casey (Demo)
Swing Out Sister – Am I The Same Girl?
Soft Hard – Take A Walk On The Wild Side (Cantonese)
Baby Animals – Impossible To Fly
Stray Cats – Elvis On Velvet
Custard – Bedford
Village People – YMCA (Live)
The Sharp – Talking Shy
Was (Not Was) – Shake Your Head
A.L.T. & The Lost Civilization – Tequila
Bananarama – Movin’ On
Sultans Of Ping – Where’s Me Jumper?
Betty Boo – I’m On My Way
Madonna – Fever
Stereo MC’s – Connected
Village People – Can’t Stop The Music
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
Utah Saints -Something Good
Duran Duran – Rio
Village People – Spend The Night (partial)
Village People – Diet (partial)
Village People – Milkshake
Village People – Spare My Balls (live)
Village People – Trash Disco (live)
Four Seasons – Oh, What A Night
The Popinjays – Too Jung
Frente! – Accidentally Kelly Street
May May – Life’s A Test
Fantastic Planet – Carry On Columbus
Dwight Yoakam – Suspicious Minds
Utah Saints – Something Good
New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle
Village People – San Fransisco (You Got Me)

Top tunes on International Village People Day, or anytime for that matter.

Special thanks to the work of Anne Marie my Producer and all Triple J in 1992.

More Sunday Afternoon Fever – Sunday Afternoon Fever – The Death of The Reels

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James Valentine – The Afternoon Show 1987 invites.. Mayhem With Maynard

With the tragic passing of James Valentine, I thought it was time to finally get the reel of video tape he gave me in 1987 digitised.

The Australian Television Archive did a great job on the 39 year old tape. Brought to life in (1987) broadcast quality.

Turns out James put 7 segments of “Mayhem With Maynard” on this open reel 1 inch video tape.

The Planet Maynard Patreons paid for the digitisation, so they get first look at the segments over the next month. Then I’ll put them up here or on my YouTube channel.

James Valentine was certainly the consummate professional here. Always holding the show together no matter what was going on.

“Mayhem With Maynard” was on across James’s tenure hosting The Afternoon Show (1987-1990) with even a “Dare Maynard” segment that usually resulted in me getting messy or hurt.

Sorry, I don’t know where those tapes are.

You’ll see them turn up on this page over the next month sometime.

James has Maynard make some signs and attempt to talk surf lingo.
“Let’s put those Go-Go moves together!”
Teasing the big Go-Go dancing spectacular later that afternoon
James and Maynard -The world’s smallest big band
The history of Big Band music (says Maynard)

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James Valentine as guest on Radio Stupid

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What’s going on at my Patreon this month…

With the tragic passing of James Valentine, I thought it was time to finally get the reel of video tape he gave me in 1987 digitised.

The Australian Television Archive did a great job on the 39 year old tape. Brought to life in (1987) broadcast quality.

Turns out James put 7 segments of “Mayhem With Maynard” on this open reel 1 inch video tape, for which few players remain around Australia.

The Planet Maynard Patreons paid for the digitisation, so they get first look at the segments over the next month. Then I’ll put them up for all to see either here or on my Youtube channel.

James Valentine was certainly the consummate professional here. Always holding the show together no matter what was going on.

“Mayhem With Maynard” was on across James’s tenure hosting The Afternoon Show (1987-1990) with even a “Dare Maynard” segment that usually resulted in me getting messy or hurt.

Sorry, I don’t know where those tapes are.

Patreons enjoy! Everyone else, you’ll see them next month sometime.

James Valentine and Maynard talk Go-Go moves.
James Valentine’s Afternoon Show 1987.

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James Valentine as guest on Radio Stupid

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A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 – audio version

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The audio from A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 for those that find all of my suits are a bit hard on your eyes..

A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 brings you the unexpected festive farce that you’ve come to expect from someone who has inflatable legs for a window.Low budget has been swapped out for no budget this year as a Xanadu-themed Xmas special brings you the talents of Leslie Fountain (Glenn Keenan), Fat Elvis (Chris Kelly, Ship-o’-Fools) and Olivia Cardboard-John on the Maynard International Studios Mainstage, as well as greetings from around the world and around Tony Push (whose new teeth are a feature this year), plus more impractical outfits and the wonders of Magpie TV.

Maynard with Xanadu album.
Maynard with Xanadu album.
Mari Wilson driving her christmas ute.
Mari Wilson driving her christmas ute.

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Video – A Very Maynard Xmas 2025

A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 brings you the unexpected festive farce that you’ve come to expect from someone who has inflatable legs for a window.

Low budget has been swapped out for no budget this year as a Xanadu-themed Xmas special brings you the talents of Leslie Fountain (Glenn Keenan), Fat Elvis (Chris Kelly, Ship-o’-Fools) and Olivia Cardboard-John on the Maynard International Studios Mainstage, as well as greetings from around the world and around Tony Push (whose new teeth are a feature this year), plus more impractical outfits and the wonders of Magpie TV.

Watch in wonder at A Very Maynard Xmas 2025

Guests include Tim Ferguson (Australian legend), one Wiggle and two Cockroaches and an indeterminate Xmas hand puppet. Leslie Fountain brings his finest Xanadu moves to our stage, Brigitte Handley has issues with technology, Tony Push is poorly lit on a dodgy street in Western Sydney, and George Hrab is all over Xmas like a rash as usual.

It’s the Xmas special that you probably don’t want or need, but you have anyway. Just in case everything else falls through. Where else are you going to get someone in a tree getting excited about Supernaut?

A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 promises you an hour of Xmas entertainment for which you will only have yourself to blame. Musically the show has everything from Swing to The New Seekers in their flares and maxi dresses. Plus, as expected, both the West Germans and that magpie remain permanently unimpressed.

For the first time, here is A Very Maynard Xmas (pre show)
Maynard dances onstage with Fat Elvis. A Very Maynard Xmas 2025
Maynard dances onstage with Fat Elvis. A Very Maynard Xmas 2025
Maynard as the mythical Dr Who Christmas Nimon.
Maynard as the mythical Dr Who Christmas Nimon.
None of us know what is happening next. On A very Maynard Xmas show 2025.
None of us know what is happening next. Especially Tim Ferguson’s dog Kylie Minogue.
Maynard and Leslie Fountain during Xanadu song onstage.
Leslie Fountain is drained while Maynard helps Olivia Cardboard-John ascend.
Richard Saunders is the entire crew once again this year.
Richard Saunders is the entire crew once again this year.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 – Sat 6th December 8.05pm (Syd)

A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 brings you the unexpected festive farce that you’ve come to expect from someone who has inflatable legs for a window.

Here is the link to view A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 for free. It will be live from around 8.15pm Saturday 6th December. Watch along with us and comment like a crazy person.

Low budget has been swapped out for no budget this year as a Xanadu-themed Xmas special brings you the talents of Leslie Fountain (Glenn Keenan), Fat Elvis (Chris Kelly, Ship-o’-Fools) and Olivia Cardboard-John on the Maynard International Studios Mainstage, as well as greetings from around the world and Bexley, plus more impractical outfits and the wonders of Magpie TV.

What you can expect Saturday December 6th from 8.15pm…

Guests include Tim Ferguson (Australian legend), one Wiggle and two Cockroaches and an indeterminate Xmas hand puppet. Leslie Fountain brings his finest Xanadu moves to our stage, Brigitte Handley has issues with technology, Tony Push is poorly lit on a dodgy street in Western Sydney, and George Hrab is all over Xmas like a rash as usual.

It’s the Xmas special that you probably don’t want or need, but you have anyway. Just in case everything else falls through. Where else are you going to get someone in a tree getting excited about Supernaut?

A Very Maynard Xmas 2025 promises you an hour of Xmas entertainment for which you will only have yourself to blame. Musically the show has everything from Swing to The New Seekers in their flares and maxi dresses. Plus, as expected, both the West Germans and that magpie remain permanently unimpressed.

A bit more of what you can expect Saturday December 6th from 8.15pm…
Maynard dances onstage with Fat Elvis. A Very Maynard Xmas 2025
Maynard dances onstage with Fat Elvis. A Very Maynard Xmas 2025
Maynard as the mythical Dr Who Christmas Nimon.
Maynard as the mythical Dr Who Christmas Nimon.
Maynard and Leslie Fountain during Xanadu song onstage.
Leslie Fountain is drained while Maynard helps Olivia Cardboard-John ascend.
None of us know what is happening next. On A very Maynard Xmas show 2025.
None of us know what is happening next. Especially Tim Ferguson’s dog Kylie Minogue.
Richard Saunders is the entire crew once again this year.
Richard Saunders is the entire crew once again this year.

Watch A Very Maynard Xmas 2024

Watch A Very Maynard Xmas 2023

Watch A Very Maynard Xmas 2022

Watch A Very Maynard Xmas 2021

Watch A Very 2020 Maynard Xmas.

Poster for A Very Maynard Xmas 2025
Believe the hype
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Download your free 2025/26 16 month Xanadu calendar

To celebrate finally getting to see the greatest disco roller skating movie ever made involving Olivia Newton-John on the BIG screen, download your free 15 month Xanadu calendar.

Suitable for your art studio or your new roller disco nightclub, it runs from September 2025 to the end of 2026.

You can boldly print it as large as A3 (or a more discrete A6). You’ll love the colour and movement only a static calendar featuring supernatural beings can provide. Richard Saunders has really outdone himself in designing a colourful tribute to an unforgettable part of cinematic history. He even went out and bought a colourful velour jumper to match the finale of the film, he’s that into it.

Enjoy! I hope to see many of you at the Xanadu screening and after party on the 13th September as part of Sydney Underground Film Festival.

Simply download it from the link below and print it any size you like.

  Download Xanadu Calendar 2025

Xanadu “a place where dreams come true”. Now you have a calendar as well. So, go get ya skates on!

Maynard Xanadu 2025/26 calendar thumbnails
Look at all these months of Xanadu.

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Sydney, Get Ya Skates On ! Maynard presents Xanadu at Sydney Underground Film Festival

Maynard presents the second greatest musical from 1980: Xanadu.

Xanadu will be screened for your viewing pleasure in Sydney for one night only on Saturday 13th September, 8.30pm as part of Sydney Underground Film Festival at The Dendy Cinema, Newtown.

Then join us afterwards for the unlikely 1980 Disco afterparty at Bootleggers, upstairs at Kelly’s On King almost next door in King Street, Newtown from around 10.30pm. I’ll be your DJ, so you’ve been warned.

Olivia Newton-John as the Greek muse Terpsichore comes to earth to inspire two guys who are low on their creative juices. One is Gene Kelly in his last big starring movie role, the other one is Michael Beck, hot off The Warriors and coincidentally also in his last big starring movie role.

The Electric Light Orchestra do the soundtrack to a seemingly never-ending festival of flowing drapery and fluoro.

Gene Kelly, 72 years old at the time, risks his life roller skating in the finale that is over the top and under the table at the same time.

Olivia Newton-John was in this film instead of Can’t Stop the Music. Frankly I think she should have been in both, and probably Spice World as well. Every moment she’s on the screen is the best part of the film. Sadly she only gets one outfit for most of it, then gets about 10 different outfits in the final minutes.

Get your tickets from Dendy Newtown

This film is for anyone who has stapled a ribbon to a stick and run around the house imagining they are in the rhythmic gymnastics at the Olympics. My favourite number is All Over the World, for its blatant over-acting from almost every extra and the special effects that you may have seen in Tron and The Black Hole.

Scholars of Ancient Greek mythology will be bewildered and confused, but potentially entertained.

Xanadu is a much-maligned movie. Unfairly so, considering it was originally conceived to be even more of a roller disco movie than it turned out. It is often given the back handed compliment of being a “guilty pleasure”. Let us absolve you of your roller skate induced guilt! Unless you are Catholic, feel no shame whatsoever and enjoy every ELO-filled moment of movement from a cast best described as disco diverse.

If you came to last year’s Village People screening, you know we encourage singing and dancing, so glide along to Xanadu in what will be the most shameless cinema environment in Sydney. There will be lo-fi but unique prizes for best outfits.

Eye popping scene from Xanadu movie.
Even they can’t believe this movie!

Actual roller skates are not encouraged at the screening. Think of them as a signifier, or a metaphor, on how your life could be if you hung out with the guy from The Warriors (Micheal Beck).

What other film offers so many genres of music, with so much colour and roller-skated movement? It’s FUN in the extreme.

If you still have criticisms of this misunderstood masterpiece, you’re the one with issues, not us. We’ll be dancin’ at the after party …

Tickets are limited, as are the number of discerning people who love this leg warmer of a musical. There is nothing quite like sharing the enjoyment of the unique film with a loud cinema of like minded people. To quote Olivia herself from the film “I thought we were going roller skating.” Well you are, but without the bruising.

Watch Maynard interview with Olivia Newton-John & some of her career highlights.

Maynard with Olivia Xanadu poster
I am so up for Xanadu

Download your free 2025/2026 Xanadu calendar

Scenes from the movie. Xanadu has everything!
Xanadu has everything!

Filmink – Xanadu at 45: Be a Xanadu, Not a Xanadon’t. Why I think Xanadu should not be poo-pooed.