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Watch A Very Maynard Xmas 2023 (in Cheap-O-Scope) Saturday, 2nd December.

Nov 9, 2023 Maynard

Join me Maynard for A Very Maynard Xmas 2023, my frugal festive video livestream from my enchanted Xmas grotto for the annual extravaganza of shamelessness. This year in Cheap-O-Scope!

Use this link on Saturday 2nd December from 8.15pm Sydney (9.15 UTC)

Yuletide guests include Tim Ferguson, Lesley Fountain (the dancin’ fool), George Hrab, Brigitte Handley and notorious Communist teddy bear lawyer Noam Chomsky.

“We choose to do these things because they are cheap, as am I”

This year the show is on a budget and has no crew, but you will be amazed what I do with old string and a piece of tinsel. There will be choral music, but Lesley Fountain (Glenn Keenan) will be showing you some dance moves that will have those pesky singers off your lawn in no time.

So this year the video livestream is ALL about hastily conceived gift ideas for people you don’t even like.

A Very Maynard Xmas 2023 happens on Saturday December 2nd at https://www.mixcloud.com/live/dj-maynard/ with a pre show starting at 8.15pm (9.15 UTC). It’s free to watch and you can join all the fun in the live chatroom so be in on it.

Tim Ferguson and I promise you a Cheap-O-Scope Xmas 2023

Maynard with co hosts on A Very Maynard Xmas 2022, this year even cheaper.

Watch A Very Maynard Xmas 2022

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A Very Maynard Xmas 2020

A Very Maynard Xmas 2010

Maynard's Xmas Grotto, A Very Maynard Xmas 2022 — Maynard’s Xmas Grotto, A Very Maynard Xmas 2022. As we always say “don’t expect too much”.

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Brain Freeze – A Coldest 100 video livestream – 2023 (Parts 1 & 2)

May 13, 2023 Maynard

Brain Freeze Part One

Australia has always enjoyed an inordinate ability to laugh at itself, so needing a good laugh and well meaning carry-on, enjoy Brain Freeze with 30 odd (very odd) video clips from the Coldest 100 – 2023.

With two big shows over two Saturday nights, it is Australia’s Coldest 100 – 2023. Hand picked by Andrew Sholl, it features world class musical shonk that only Australia can produce. From Marlene Dietrich to Steven Farnham via Skippy. The Coldest 100 is songs about Australia, or by Australians that sometimes don’t work out that well…

Brain Freeze Part Two

Appearances from Tim Ferguson, Lesley Fountain (Glenn Keenan), Brigitte Handley, Charlie Fatt, Tony Push, Richard Saunders and (time permitting) Noam Chomsky the communist teddy bear arts lawyer.

Just look at this list of artists that Andrew Sholl has curated that you’ll never again see on the same bill. The Coldest 100 – 2023 brings Bud Tingwell, Germaine Greer, Tina Arena, The Singing Citizens of Macarthur, Johnny Raper, Ian Turpie singing some Nirvana, and the legend himself, Steven Farnham.

From Skippy to The Muppets, Kamahl, Young Talent Time, Julia Morris and Melissa Tkautz, it’s two shows YOU don’t have to apologise for.

Going out as livestreams in HQ with a pre show, here are the edited versions for you.

Keep an eye out for special guests Tim Ferguson, Brigitte Handley, Lesley Fountain/Glenn Keenan, Charlie Fatt and others that were sucked in to add to the cultural carnage.

@OzKitsch on Twitter has been compiling this list every January for the last eight years. This year his clips were so good we made the show twice…

Follow OzKitsch on twitter for all year round Aussie goodness.

Listen to Andrew Sholl & Maynard playing some of The Coldest 100, 2023

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Brain Freeze, The Coldest 100 video livestream 6th May AND 13th May 2023

Apr 26, 2023 Maynard

Prepare yourself for the video livestream of the warmest parts of The Coldest 100, 2023. So much this year it takes TWO one hour shows to appreciate it.

Maynard hosts a video livestream of Australia’s own Coldest 100 – 2023. Saturday 6th May AND 13th May 8.30-9.30pm. (UTC 10.30-11.30) Pre-show from 8.15pm (UTC 10.15) Hand picked by Andrew Sholl, @OzKitsch on Twitter & Instagram, it will feature world class Australiana that only Australia can produce (obviously).

Here is the free link to view from 8.15pm on May 6th & 13th

The Coldest 100 is songs about Australia, or by Australians that somehow worked out well (or not)

Expect to see Bindi Irwin and her Crock Men, Johnny Raper, some of the Young Talent Team, Julia Morris, the legend that is Kamahl, Marlene Dietrich, Miss Piggy, Bud Tingwell and Yahoo Serious doing their bit to get on the show.

With guest presenter appearances from Tim Ferguson, Brigitte Handley, reality challenged Tony Push, some Planet Maynard Patreons, Lesley Fountain (Glenn Keenan) and the guy who started the whole shabang Andrew Sholl.

See you then! Cobbers…..

Just watch the clip below to see what you can expect…..

Link to video livestream active from 8.15pm Saturday 6th May AND 13th May

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This is what happened on Brain Freeze last year.

Brain Freeze Coldest 100 video livestream

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Brigitte Handley in Köln

Apr 13, 2023 Maynard

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Brigitte Handley of The Dark Shadows has returned to Australia to let Maynard know what he is missing on German television. Also to remind all of us of the educational value of the work of Falco (even though he was Austrian).

She’s been exploring a new range of sounds there and has been working with Matahari Ranch to produce a full sound and stark video for Köln.

So enjoy a Sour Candy, meet us in the Kylie Minogue park in Glebe and prepare yee for the way of “Schlager”. Careful with your pronunciation of “Klaus Wunderlich”.

It’s great catching up with Brigitte, apparently Dr Who doesn’t translate well into German, but Skippy does?

Tilly Electronics have a new single as well “Tilly Pop”, but that’s a story for another day.

The Dark Shadows – Brigitte Handley, Ned Wu, Carly Chalker

Brigitte Handley’s Bandcamp

As mentioned, check out the lineup at The Sonic Ballroom in Köln

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Video -“Weird Al” Yankovic Over Enmore Road 14th March 2023

Apr 1, 2023 Maynard

Weird Al Yankovic rocked the very foundations of Australian society during his recent tour of the continent. With his hot accordion and even hotter band he left little or no doubt who wears the Hawaiian shirt in his relationship with his dedicated fans. Maynard interviewed Al and some of his fans at Enmore Theatre, Sydney 14th March.

Enjoy watching a show no sane adult should be party to.

Weird Al Yankovic fan with his lucky snorkel. — “Weird Al” Yankovic fan with his lucky snorkel.

Watch Maynard’s Weird Al clip special

Weird Al Yankovic fans in Sydney go nuts during his last tour here

Maynard interviews Weird Al backstage in 2003

Weird Al’s famous and award winning website

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Download your free 2023 Maynard calendar

Dec 8, 2022 Maynard

See the passing of 2023 and hope it’s better than any previous Maynard calendar.

A year of goofin’ off prepared by Richard Saunders

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

Suitable for hanging behind any door…

2023 Maynard Calendar Download

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A Very Maynard Xmas 2022

Dec 3, 2022 Maynard

A Very Maynard Xmas is the highlight of the year for people who don’t get out a lot. The extravaganza purports to have a level of Xmas pageantry rarely seen in Australia. This year the spotlight occasionally falls on “unimpressed Germans”: witness attempts by a handful of varied musicians that fail to crack a smile on that Germanic dial.

Our guests dropping by this year include Tim Ferguson, Lesley Fountain, Chris Kelly from Ship O Fools, Brigitte Handley, Christopher Laird, Tony Push, Frank Bennett, George Hrab, Mari Wilson, “Weird” Al Yankovic, 3 pugs and loads of Yuletide surprises.

A Very Maynard Xmas 2022 promises you almost two hours of Xmas entertainment you probably won’t be able to describe to friends afterwards. “There was this guy in a suit and Toyah, a bugle, fire, Vegemite, Mari Wilson cursed a fig tree & a Dark Wave guy held up signs in his pyjamas while someone read a poem in Dymocks”.

Chris Kelly and Maynard try to be balanced. A Very Maynard Xmas 2022. — Chris Kelly and Maynard try to be fair and balanced.

Chris Kelly has his cricket bats in the air with Maynard. A Very Maynard Xmas 2022 — Chris Kelly has his cricket bats in the air with Maynard. Just watch those three bubble machines pump.

Kid on bike during Chile president press conference. — Superstar kid on his bike during Chile press conference.

Still wondering what’s on the show? This get’s the flimsy idea across in under a minute.

Watch A Very Maynard Xmas 2021

Watch A Very 2020 Maynard Xmas.

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Weird, Weirder, Weirdest! – “Weird Al” Yankovic video special

Nov 6, 2022 Maynard

To celebrate the “Weird Al” Yankovic epic biopic release worldwide, let’s watch some Weird Al clips. From the vault in the famous Maynard International Studios in Australia, Maynard will showcase some of his favourite Weird Al material.

Tim Ferguson will also throw some easy Weird Al questions at you, and we screen Maynard’s previously unseen interview with Al during his first tour of Australia in 2003. (He didn’t do any shows during his 1990 UHF promotional visit.)

Watch some “Weird Al” Yankovic with Maynard

Weird Al and Maynard first met in 1990 at Flinders Street Railway Station on Al’s 30th birthday for Maynard’s Triple J breakfast show. Below is the scene shortly after Maynard rubbed Al’s birthday cake over himself.

PS He gave Al a second one as pictured!

Weird Al with Maynard during the Poodle hat tour in Australia. — Weird Al with Maynard during the Poodle Hat tour in Australia.

Weird movie poster. This movie will change everything.

Maynard with co hosts for Weird Al Yankovic clip show — Maynard with his heavy hitting co-hosts for Weird, Weirder, Weirdest!

“Weird Al” Yankovic website

Weird Al fans at Sydney show last time he toured

Interview with Al after Sydney show backstage

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Mari! Mari! Mari! – A Mari Wilson video special

Oct 22, 2022 Maynard

To celebrate the release of the long awaited Mari Wilson collection on CD, Maynard presents a video livestream of more Mari Wilson video clips than you ever thought possible. There will be Mari music clips from all over the place, special guests, not so special guests, a tea towel, press clippings, dancing and a legal disclaimer.

Join Maynard, Bob Downe, Glenn Keenan (Lesley Fountain), George Hrab and Noam Chomsky the teddy for show full of fun and fabulous outfits.