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What a Great Punk

by These New South Whales

A podcast by Jamie and Todd from These New South Whales.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 500: Season One Finale Live in Naarm (Melbourne) feat. Issy Beech, Rhys Mitchell and Santa Clause

    Our last episode was recorded live at The Railway hotel, in Naarm, and made extra special by the huge turnout and our amazing guests and close freinds joining us, Rhys and Issy. The day was honestly the perfect send off for us. We had so much fun recording the pod, and the room was full of love…

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  2. Episode 499: Live in Eora (Sydney) feat. Froomes and Jenna Owen

    Our second to last pod for season one, was recorded live at The Lansdowne in Sydney. Somewhat of a spiritual home for us, this day was made extra special by having to of our favourite all time guests there with us, Jenna Owen and Lucinda Froomes. Huge shout outs to everyone that came, we had a...

  3. Episode 498: Live in Meanjin (Brisbane) feat. Rhi Down and Frank Sweet

    This week's pod is the first of three live podcasts we recorded over the release weekend for our album, GODSPEED. This episode was actually the day our record came and we rushed straight from a hot and sweaty in-store performance, to the show! Massive shout outs to our guests Frank and Rhi,...

  4. Episode 497: Balls of Turkey feat. Ben Greenberg

    On this episode of What a Great Punk, we hang with Ben Greenberg — producer of our new album Godspeed and guitarist of Uniform (and many other bands!). We cover everything from NYC’s current scene and Ben's recent run of shows as guitarist of Dazzling Killmen, to what really goes into crafting a...

  5. [UNLOCKED] Episode 496: guy designing f1 car on laptop at the AFL

    It's the last Patreon episode, but we've decided to share it with everyone. Because we're crazy like that. And we cover a lot of ground recapping classic moments from the pod over the years, and answering questions that you've written in with. So we thought, why not share it with everyone! For…

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  6. Episode 495: You Can't Change a Ledger

    Chewy and The Cricket on the pod this week. We have a chat about the Monstera industry boom, Doormat Brown vs. Autumn Leaf, getting stranded at the after party, those weird little holding rooms after concerts, what’s happening on Yahoo News Canada, and we do a cool little vinyl reveal (video is…

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  7. [Unlocked] Episode 464: Album Deep Dive (Part 4): TNSW

    This week we unlocked one of our most popular Patreon episodes! In this Patreon exclusive series, we were deep diving into the making of each of albums. Frank joined us on the red couch fro Part 4 to chat about our most recent record, TNSW. We get into how we approached the songwriting and...

  8. Episode 494: Brussels II feat. Frank Sweet

    Sorry, but we literally just had the best weekend ever! Shoutouts to everyone we saw on tour! We had a big laff recording this episode on the day of our show in so-called Fremantle. Tune in to hear all about Frank’s Halloween haul, the origins of pog, Brussels II, the 1/10 rooftop bar at our…

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  9. [UNLOCKED] Episode 491: Timberlake but make it Carlson feat. Our Carlson

    This week we're unlocking this bonus episode from our Patreon featuring Naarm's Our Carlson who's just released his fantastic record 'OC Spray'. Go give it a donk on Bandcamp!!! We had actually recorded with Carlson before, months ago, but the file literally got corrupted, so this was actually...

  10. Episode 492: Poor Old Michael feat. Gareth Liddiard from Tropical Fuck Storm

    Gareth Liddiard of Tropical Fuck Storm and The Drones joins us or a lovely yarn this week. We cover his David Attenborough approach to life, how toilet paper can help you avoid tinnitus, how often he actually plays the guitar at home, how they have finessed the art of touring over the years, and...

  11. Episode 490: Gravy Piss feat. Bec and James from Delivery

    Well, gang... There's a biiig announcement at the beginning of this pod. You may want to pull over if you're driving.... Listen in to the first 10 minutes or so to hear the news! We love you all! This week we have Bec and James from Delivery on the pod ahead of our national tour together which...

  12. Episode 489: Pimple Patch feat. Harry and Chloe from Mouseatouille

    Harry and Chloe from 9-piece Naarm-based band Mouseatouille join us on the pod this week. We talk about Harry's cool car, having weird band names, what it's like to tour with a 9 piece band, their five-year DIY recording process for their new album "DJ Set", hotel nightmares, and having stinky...

  13. Episode 488: Go Back To Ramsay St! [Patreon Preview]

    To hear the full episode, sign up to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/whatagreatpunk On this week's bonus episode, Chewy and The Cricket catch up on the Sunday morning after the AFL Grand Final. Classic Patreon episode of What a Great Punk right here. No BS. As far as electrolytes go, we discuss...

  14. Episode 487: We Are Not Entertained feat. Tom Vanderzeil

    Tom Vanderzeil aka @passive.kneeling joins us for a chat about our recent collaborations and the music video's he's directed for us for INSTINCT and GODSPEED. We also get into the vibe of a Didi, going too hard at social sports, the musical he created with Kuya Neil, why bands should think about...

  15. Episode 486: Lettuce & Walnuts feat. Frank Sweet [Patreon Preview]

    Enjoy this bonus episode please! It's simply Jamie and Frank catching up after not seeing each other for... Pretty much a month. We catch up about a lot of things, and also chat about the release of Godspeed and announcing the new album. To hear the whole episode sign up to our Patreon — it's…

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  16. [Unlocked] Episode 463: Album Deep Dive (Part 3): I Just Do What God Tells Me To Do

    This week we're unlocking an episode from our Patreon exclusive series, where we deep dive into the making of each of our albums. Frank joins us on the red couch for part 3 to discuss our second album, I Just Do What God Tells Me To Do. We chat about the new direction for the band, how Frank came...

  17. Episode 485: Chicken? Of Course

    On this week's episode we give inside scoop on our new single and Album being announced this week and chat about Jamie's new sunnies. To get first access to the new sign up to our Patreon or Discord! Make sure you grab a ticket to our tour in October: https://tnsw.co/tour For weekly bonus…

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  18. [Unlocked] Episode 462: Album Deep Dive (Part 2): You Work For Us

    We've unlocked a super popular episode from our Patreon exclusive series in which we deep dive into the making of each our albums. On this episode we're joined again by our original drummer, Luke, to discuss the making of our first album, You Work For Us. We dive deep on the songwriting process,...

  19. Episode 484: Beefeater [Patreon Preview]

    Jamie calls in from Stockholm for this week's bonus episode. We chat about a few sketchy nights out, what tear drop tattoos mean, and the world's only preserved 17th century ship! To hear the whole episode sign up to our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's still 5 bucks!:...

  20. Episode 483: I’m Oats, I’m Porridge feat. Sycco

    Sasha and Jack from Sycco join us for a chat about stinky poopoo load ins, horn implants, getting grifted for merch, breakfast grievances, chaos on the road, and their upcoming tour. We also play an all-in game of Melody Popstars! Shoutouts @syccoworld @_tvjack For weekly bonus episodes and to...

  21. Episode 482: The Zen Game feat. Sean and Noah from MUDRAT

    Sean and Noah from Naarm based MUDRAT drop in for a chat about their hip-hop-to-punk originals, trading vapes for ping pong, DIY chaos, vacation zyns, going accidental viral, how they approach being an artist in the current state of the world, and why they’re donating royalties. For weekly bonus...

  22. Episode 481: Best Drink in the World is the Mother [Patreon Preview]

    A cosy Chewy and The Cricket pod for you this week. It's been a little while! Hope you enjoy. To hear the whole episode or watch the video, sign up to our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's still 5 bucks!: https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunk Join us all in the TNSW Discord community…

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  23. Episode 480: DEATH2BEN feat. Isy Weinburg

    Close friend of the pod, Twitch and band, Isy, joins us on the pod today for a chat about the good old Twitch streaming days, how we all know each other, and the amazing new guitar Isy built Todd with his bare hands. We also deep dive further into our new single INSTINCT, including how we wrote…

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  24. Episode 478: Trumbone Champion feat. Frank Sweet

    Todd and Frank pod this week and we talk all about our new single, INSTINCT — which is out this Wednesday! We also, of course, talk a bunch of shit and play a ridiculous new game called "Melody Popstars". Make sure you give INSTINCT a listen and check out the video! We'll be sharing and…

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  25. Episode 477: Oral Therapist feat. Ozman Faruqi (Part 1)

    We've got new music coming soon. Stay tuned to the pod and sign up to our Patroen or Discord to hear it first! Osman Faruqi's back on the pod this week for a massive episode covering our hot takes on the recent Hottest 100, Happy Gilmore 2 conspiracy theories, Todd's recent dental scam saga…

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  26. Episode 476: We Slept in the KFC feat. Joe and Kye from Rinse (Part 2) [Patreon Preview]

    In part 2 of our chat with Joe and Kye from rinse we talk about the art of bedroom recording while having housemates, going rogue on their latest music video shoot, recording rituals and why finding bandmates is like finding a romantic partner but with more commitment and less kissing. To hear…

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  27. Episode 475: We Slept in the KFC feat. Joe and Kye from Rinse (Part 1)

    Joe and Kye from Rinse join us for a chat about getting trapped in a freezer van, sleeping rough in a KFC, walking into the wrong hotel, $500 toothbrushes, the art of stealing free beers at sound check and making record that actually work live. Listen to part 2 of the chat over on our Patreon.…

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  28. Episode 474: Hopping, Popping and Sopping [Patreon Preview]

    Cricket and Chewy dive into wisdom teeth horror stories, the mysterious case of Ben's stolen Pokemon cards involving a skateboard-smashing thief, why we don't understand our own bodies (spoiler: uvulas are weird), and the fine art of stealing food deliveries. Plus, Bono's son makes terrible indie...

  29. Episode 473: God Save the Gun feat. Ian Shelton from Militarie Gun

    Ian Shelton from Militarie Gun returns to chat about their forthcoming album, God Save the Gun, directing music videos, getting tackled on stage by Fred Durst, writing songs non-stop, how Oasis pulls it off, and whether watching yourself perform while high is good for self improvement. Shout outs...

  30. Episode 472: Can You Smoke in Here? [Patreon Preview]

    Note: During the recording of this episode, the software we use fucked out and fucked up our audio, meaning we lost a few segments. I've edited it back together as best I can, and added some fun music. I personally reckon this episode deserves a Walkley. - Jamie Chewy and The Cricket are back on...

  31. Episode 471: Pretty Good, Not Bad and Yourself? feat. Rhys Mitchell

    Rhys joins the Chewy and The Cricket for a chat about his "new" 2003 Toyota Corolla he got from an eccentric dealer named Trevor, getting sprayed by actual beetle juice that left a permanent scar, a horrific spa infection story, the infamous Rusty and Marsha duet "Remedy," and why you should…

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  32. Episode 470: Aura Farming [Patreon Preview]

    On the bonus episode this week, we talk aura farming, how to quit cigs, and get to the rest of the questions from the IG crew. To hear the whole episode sign up to our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's still 5 bucks!: https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunk Join us all in the TNSW Discord...

  33. Episode 469: Getting Caught Lying

    On the pod this week, we talk about the four ways to handle being caught in a lie. We also go over a bunch of the questions and shit written in from the IG that we didn't get to last week. For weekly bonus episodes and to support the pod up to our Patreon — it's only 5 bucks a month, but it's…

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  34. Episode 464: Album Deep Dive (Part 4): TNSW [Patreon Preview]

    In this Patreon exclusive series, we're deep diving into the making of each of albums. Frank's back on the red couch to chat about our most recent record, TNSW. We go into how we approached the songwriting and recording process in a different way for this record and made a conscious effort not to...

  35. Episode 468: Not from That! (Part 2) [Patreon Preview]

    Chewy and The Cricket answer your questions n shit on this week's pods. We got through all question from the Patreon and Discord and ran out of time for the IG punx. We'll try to get to those next week. Thanks to everyone who wrote in! We love hearing from you and answering your questions and...

  36. Episode 467: Not from That! (Part 1)

    Chewy and The Cricket answer your questions n shit on this week's pods. We got through all question from the Patreon and Discord and ran out of time for the IG punx. We'll try to get to those next week. Thanks to everyone who wrote in! We love hearing from you and answering your questions and...

  37. Episode 466: From Noosa to Greece [Patreon Preview]

    In this special Patreon bonus episode Todd tells part 2 of his highly anticipated boat story and we ask why venues are happy to stink like shit? We also talk about the Instagram hellhole, and the importance of switching off, slowing down and being mindful, and starting a #mostly-books channel in...

  38. Episode 463: Album Deep Dive (Part 3): I Just Do What God Tells Me To Do [Patreon Preview]

    n this Patreon exclusive series, we're deep diving into the making of each of albums. Frank joins us on the red couch for part 3 to discuss our second album, I Just Do What God Tells Me To Do. We chat about the new direction for the band, how Frank came to join and what that meant for TNSW, the...

  39. Episode 465: Forrest Green, Wood and Crème

    Chewy’s calling in from Greece for the pod this week for a chat about what the hell he’s doing there, what made Jamie fall in love with his new rug, the latest in the bike saga, the similarities between prego and parakalo, and Todd recounts one of the most embarrassing stories of his life. Watch...

  40. [Unlocked] Episode 449: 65,000 Cigs feat. Frank Sweet

    We're unlocking a classic Patreon episode for you this week. On the bonus pod we talked about Frank’s favourite pod moments, the classic prank call to the Pizza House, how many years it would take you to smoke 65,000 cigs, Franks April fools fail, who can do the shuffle, and why the Piano…

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  41. [Unlocked] Episode 460: Album Deep Dive (Part 1): GENESIS, Live in Sydney & Fetal Instincts

    This week we're unlocking episode one from our deep dive into the making of each of albums. On the first episode we take it all the way back to 2011 — the GENESIS of TNSW if you will. Our ex-drummer, Luke, joins us to kick things off with our first three EPs. We discuss how we started the band,...

  42. Episode 462: Album Deep Dive (Part 2): You Work For Us [Patreon Preview]

    In this Patreon exclusive series, we're deep diving into the making of each of albums. On this episode we're joined again by our original drummer, Luke, to discuss the making of our first album, You Work For Us. We dive deep on the songwriting process, where we were at mentally at the time,...

  43. Episode 461: This is Stupid, Really feat. Kieran and Ashton from Spacey Jane

    This week we're joined by Ashton and Kieran from Spacey Jane to chat about their new album "If That Makes Sense" and their absolutely massive upcoming tour., answering Zoom calls from bed, the stupidity of selling out three consecutive Hordens in Sydney, Kieran's one traumatic experience being…

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  44. Episode 460: Album Deep Dive (Part 1): GENESIS, Live in Syndey & Fetal Instincts EPs [Patreon Preview]

    In this Patreon exclusive series, we're deep diving into the making of each of albums. On the first episode we take it all the way back to 2011 — the GENESIS of TNSW if you will. Our ex-drummer, Luke, joins us to kick things off with our first three EPs. We discuss how we started the band, where...

  45. Episode 459: Good Charlotte Tramp Stamp feat. Issy Beech

    This week on What a Great Punk, we're joined by writer and comedian Izzy Beach to chat about her $1,000 designer Birkenstocks that were "half price," the traumatic memory of filming with food poisoning while wearing a fake pregnant belly, and her narrowly-avoided Good Charlotte tramp stamp that...

  46. Episode 458: When Applied to the Anus [Patreon Preview]

    On the bonus pod this week we chat about being strictly post-covid, what’s good on flights, moronic seats, our dealings with Swaggy, the power of asking questions, and being strictly post-covid. We also give a heads up on the new Patreon series that’ll start next week, which we are really excited...

  47. Episode 457: The Megalomaniac and The Dumb One feat. Brenna from Wet Kiss

    Bren from Wet Kiss joins us for a chat about the tale of Jezebel the horse tamer, what happens when you write your first song at 14, the frustrations of stage lighting, sneaking into venues through the back door, and we figure out which one of us is the megalomaniac and who's the dumb. Plus…

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  48. Episode 456: 24 Hours of Boozin' feat. Josh and Eamon from The Unknowns & The Chats

    This week on What a Great Punk, we're joined by Josh and Eamon from The Unknowns (and The Chats) to talk about 2005 Ford Falcons, being booed off a Dutch stage after 24 hours on the piss, and the risk of cracking a stiffy under general anaesthetic. Plus: rock'n'roll bars around the world, CD...

  49. Episode 455: Saturday Nights are for Pizza [Patreon Preview]

    On the bonus episode this week we talk about what you should eat on the weekends, seeing a dead body, and how the world’s bloody changed! To hear the whole episode or watch the video, sign up to our Patreon at: https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunk Watch videos of the pods and get weekly bonus...

  50. Episode 454: Aidan Got a Pool feat. Chris and Aidan from Private Function

    PF are back on the pod for a crazy episode about Aidan's new pool, getting booted from an André Rieu concert, why you'll need a magnifying glass to listen to their new album, and of course heaps of other shit. You can watch the video of this episode exclusively on our Patreon:...

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