Listen Now with Matt and Sam
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe podcast where Melbourne comedian Matt Stewart and his music lovin cousin Sam Tonkin go through classic albums! Season 2 is looking at rock classics from the 1980s and season 1 explored the back catalogue of Australian pub rock legends, Cold Chisel!
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20 - The Barnestormers (the Rockabilly Super Group)
July 21, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 20 (season 1)! This week we come back after a long layoff to talk about Barnsey's super group the Barnestormers! Watch Matt's stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhE Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] to be featured in the Letters to Alan segment And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast! Follow Sam on Instagram t...
Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet (S2E12)
December 20, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBThis week we talk about Bon Jovi's huge hit album Slippery When Wet! It came in at number nine on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Got any messages/questions you want read out on the show? Chuck them here: https://forms.gle/5yoF4S4hYpxJH84h8 Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] ...
Men At Work - Business As Usual (S2E11)
December 13, 2020 13:17 - 53 minutes - 73 MBThis week we talk about Men At Work's massive worldwide hit, their debut album Business As Usual! It came in at number ten on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Got any messages/questions you want read out on the show? Chuck them here: https://forms.gle/5yoF4S4hYpxJH84h8 Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email u...
Pixies - Surfer Rosa (S2E10)
December 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we talk about the super influential PIxies' debut LP, Surfer Rosa ! It came in at number eleven on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Got any messages/questions you want read out on the show? Chuck them here: https://forms.gle/5yoF4S4hYpxJH84h8 Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at listennowpod...
Pixies - Surfer Rosa (SE10)
December 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we talk about the super influential PIxies' debut LP, Surfer Rosa ! It came in at number eleven on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Got any messages/questions you want read out on the show? Chuck them here: https://forms.gle/5yoF4S4hYpxJH84h8 Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at listennowpod...
INXS - Kick (S2E9)
November 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThis week we talk about INXS' multi platinum album, Kick! It came in at number twelve on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Got any messages/questions you want read out on the show? Chuck them here: https://forms.gle/5yoF4S4hYpxJH84h8 Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any ...
The Smiths - Meat Is Murder (S2E8)
November 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis week we talk about The Smiths' second album, Meat Is Murder! It came in at number thirteen on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Got any messages/questions you want read out on the show? Chuck them here: https://forms.gle/5yoF4S4hYpxJH84h8 Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected]...
The Clash - Combat Rock (S2E7)
October 05, 2020 02:21 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week we talk about The Clash's hit album, Combat Rock! It came in at number fourteen on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions or feedback If you have suggestions for albums we should cover, submit them here: h...
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (S2E6)
September 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week we talk about Dire Straits' massive smash hit album, Brothers In Arms! It came in at number fifteen on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums, LISTEN NOW! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions or feedback If you have suggestions for albums we s...
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine (S2E5)
August 23, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBThis week we talk about Nine Inch Nails (and Trent Reznor's) 1989 debut album, Pretty Hate Machine! It came in at number sixteen on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums, LISTEN NOW! This episode features an album review by Gamey Gamey Game's Evan Munro-Smith! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at listennowp...
Van Halen - 1984 (S2E4)
August 09, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBThis week we talk about Van Halen's huge 1984 album, 1984! It came in at number seventeen on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums, LISTEN NOW! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions or feedback If you have suggestions for albums we should cover, submit ...
Midnight Oil - Diesel and Dust (S2E3)
August 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThis week we talk about Midnight Oil's smash hit 1986 album Diesel and Dust! It came in at number eighteen on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums, the first Aussie entry, LISTEN NOW! Listen right to the end of the episode to hear what next week's album will be! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions or feedback If you have sugges...
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'n Roll (S2E2)
July 26, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBThis week we talk about Joan Jett and the Blackhearts iconic 1981 album I Love Rock 'n Roll! It came in at number nineteen on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums, LISTEN NOW! Tune in next week to hear our episode about Midnight Oil's Diesel and Dust! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions or feedback If you have suggestions for a...
Huey Lewis and the News' Sports (S2E1)
July 19, 2020 14:01 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBThis week we talk about Huey Lewis and the News' smash hit 1983 album Sports! It came in at number twenty on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums, LISTEN NOW! Tune in next week to find out what came in at number nineteen! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions or feedback If you have suggestions for albums we should cover, submit ...
Huey Lewis and the News - Sports (S2E1)
July 19, 2020 14:01 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBThis week we talk about Huey Lewis and the News' smash hit 1983 album Sports! It came in at number twenty on our listener vote for 1980s rock albums, LISTEN NOW! Tune in next week to find out what came in at number nineteen! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions or feedback If you have suggestions for albums we should cover, submit ...
Season 2 - 80s Rock Sizzle
July 19, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MBWe're back! Season 2 kicks off now and we are counting down your most voted for 80s rock albums from 20-1! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions or feedback If you have suggestions for albums we should cover, submit them here: https://bitly.com/ListenNowTips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2 Teaser
June 22, 2020 04:37 - 2 minutes - 3.25 MBHey mates! Season two (80's Rock) is going to kick off soon, but first we need your help to decide which albums to focus on! We've collated a short list from listener suggestions and to help us whittle it down further we need you to vote - click this link and select all the albums you'd like us to feature! We'll be back in July counting down your favourites, cheers! Vote here: https://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=b43703e6-0295-4c89-9235-c92351a83a48 Follow us on the ‘socials’: Insta...
19 - Cold Chisel Season Finale (the Self Indulgent Wrap Up!)
February 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 19! This week we wrap up the Cold Chisel season by going through our (and your your) favourite albums and songs as well as opening up the Letters to Alan bag one last time and finally finding out what's up with Zupp from Mr Adrian Zupp himself!! See Matt Live in BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19: use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.faceb...
18 - Teenage Love (the Album of Unreleased Tracks)
February 20, 2020 07:16 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 18! This week we talk about Chisel's 1994 album of unreleased tracks, Teenage Love! See Matt Live in BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19: use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with our ...
17 - Blood Moon (the Final Album?)
February 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 17! This week we talk about Chisel's latest and possibly final album, 2019's Blood Moon! See Matt Live in BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19: use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Tell us your Chisel favourites before next...
16 - The Perfect Crime (the Return to Bluesy Rock)
February 03, 2020 14:06 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 16! This week we talk about Chisel's return to bluesy rock, 2015's The Perfect Crime! See Matt Live in BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19: use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with ou...
15 - No Plans (Steve's Last Album)
January 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 15! This week we talk about Chisel's first album in 13 years, and the final to feature drummer Steve Prestwich, 2011's No Plans! See Matt Live in BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19: use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content He...
14 - Cold Chisel Live: Blood Moon Tour
January 20, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 14! This week we talk about seeing Cold Chisel live on their Blood Moon Tour! See Matt Live in BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19: use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with our curate...
13 - Ringside (the Reunion Live Album) with Evan Munro-Smith
January 13, 2020 00:46 - 1 hour - 120 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 13! This week we talk about Chisel's first live album after reforming, 2003's Ringside! See Matt Live in BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19: use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with ...
12 - The Last Wave of Summer (the Reformation Album)
January 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 12! This week we talk about Chisel's reformation album, 1998's The Last Wave Of Summer! See Matt Live in HOBART January 9,10, BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19): use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now...
11 - Ian Moss (the Solo Years)
December 30, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 11! This week we talk about Chisel's maple syrup guitarist and vocalist Ian Moss and his solo output - especially his debut Matchbook! See Matt Live in HOBART January 9,10, BRISBANE March 10-15 and MELBOURNE March 26-April 19): use the discount code PODCAST via https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with an...
10 - Don Walker (the Solo Years)
December 23, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 10! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's chief songwriter Don Walker and his solo years, in particular Catfish's Unlimited Address and his work with Tex, Don and Charlie! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with the unofficial greatest hits playlists: https://open.spotify....
9 - Jimmy Barnes (the Solo Years)
December 16, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 9! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's front man, Jimmy Barnes and his solo years, including the multi platinum albums Bodyswerve, For the Working Class Man and Soul Deep! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with the unofficial greatest hits playlists: https://open.spotif...
Bonus Episode - Do Go On's Jimmy Barnes Biography
December 15, 2019 22:06 - 2 hours - 165 MBLISTEN NOW to this BONUS EPISODE! Do Go On is a podcast Matt has co-hosted with Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke over the last 4 years, on this episode Sam joins in to tell the story of Jimmy Barnes! If you enjoy it, check out Do Go On for other music biographies for artists such as Johnny Cash, The Beatles, TISM, Pantera, Rihanna, David Bowie and many more! They have also done a range of other topics including serial killers, criminals, world leaders, unsolved mysteries, cults, disasters, Wor...
8 - Barking Spiders (the Farewell Tour Album) with Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke
December 09, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 8! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's live album Barking Spiders Live 1983, released in 1984. With guests Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke from Do Go On! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with the unofficial greatest hits playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7flx5...
7 - Twentieth Century (the Break Up Album)
December 02, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 7! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's breakup album, the chart topping Twentieth Century, released in 1984. Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with the unofficial greatest hits playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7flx5phUihyGP99KJ5hvng And don’t forget to subs...
6 - Circus Animals (the Smash Hit Follow Up)
November 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 6! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's huge follow up to East, Circus Animals, released in 1982. Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content Here's our Listen Now Spotify account with the unofficial greatest hits playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7flx5phUihyGP99KJ5hvng And don’t forget to subscribe to the...
5 - Swingshift (the Iconic Live Album) with David Quirk
November 18, 2019 02:44 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 5! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's iconic live album, Swingshift, released in 1981. Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast - next week we talk about Chisel's forth studio album, Circus Animals. See Matt Live: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow Matt...
4 - East (the Smash Hit Breakthrough Album)
November 11, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 4! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's third album, East, released in 1980. Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast - next week we talk about Chisel's forth album, Circus Animals. See Matt Live: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/gigs Follow Matt on: Instagram: @m...
3 - Breakfast At Sweethearts (the Difficult Second Album?)
November 04, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 3! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's second album, Breakfast at Sweethearts, released in 1979. Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast - next week we talk about Chisel's breakthrough smash hit album, East. Matt's website: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com Follow...
3 - Breakfast At Sweethearts (the difficult second album?)
November 04, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 3! This week we talk about Cold Chisel's second album, Breakfast at Sweethearts, released in 1979. Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast - next week we talk about Chisel's breakthrough smash hit album, East. Matt's website: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com Follow...
Bonus Episode - Getting the Band Back Together (New Single)
November 01, 2019 05:13 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBLISTEN NOW to this BONUS EPISODE! Matt and Sam quickly convene to discuss Cold Chisel's newly released single, Getting The Band Back Together, the lead single from their forthcoming album Blood Moon! Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast - next week we talk about Chisel's follow up album, B...
2 - Cold Chisel (the Self Titled Debut)
October 29, 2019 06:24 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 2! This week we talk about Cold Chisel’s self-titled debut album, released in 1978. Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast - next week we talk about Chisel's follow up album, Breakfast at Sweethearts. Matt's website: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com Follow Matt o...
1 - Australian Pub Rock and Cold Chisel's Early Years
October 29, 2019 06:11 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBLISTEN NOW to episode 1! Matt and Sam discuss Australian Pub Rock, Jimmy Barnes making it as a meme, and why we chose Cold Chisel. Follow us on the ‘socials’: Instagram: @ListenNowPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ListenNowPod/ Twitter: @ListenNowPod Email us at [email protected] with any Chisel-related content And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast - next week we talk about The Chis’s debut album, Cold Chisel. Matt's website: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com Fol...
0 - Chisel Sizzle
October 24, 2019 13:04 - 6 minutes - 8.26 MBThis is a quick episode to introduce ourselves and the show: a podcast where we go through the back catalogues of some of the best bands of all time, starting with Australian pub rock legends Cold Chisel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.