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John Butler + meeting Richard Thompson = Stereo Story

I’ve generally abided that warning about meeting your heroes. But this is Richard Thompson! How often do you get to meet a bona fide legend? A bona fide legend who is signing CDs after his gig…

John Butler + Robert Johnson = Stereo Story

In this age where there’s supposedly no such thing as bad publicity, where every mundane detail of life can serve as grist to the celebrity mill, the rarest commodity of all is a genuine sense of mystery. Because he was dead long before he was famous, Robert Johnson will never lose his mystery.

Wantok Almanac: John Frum, Yasur, Toka and Tanna

After a tour of East New Britain in PNG, Wantok Almanac heads a long way south to the amazing island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s Tafea Province. Perhaps you’ve seen the movie, but there’s plenty to stimulate the senses away from the silver screen.

Butler + hitchhiking + Chisel = Stereo Story

John Butler can make you laugh and he can make you – if not cry – then ponder the deeper moments. This time it’s via the Cold Chisel song My Turn To Cry.

The Tsundoku Files: Brave?

Who would open a book shop in this climate? Well, John Butler has; he explains the what/why/hows of the process.

Almanac Footy: The Teague Train – No brakes, only one gear, ran out of rail

John Butler offers his take on the latest Carlton drama.

Round 12 – Carlton v West Coast: Here we go again

Deja vu all over again? Or a genuine quest for answers in place of scapegoats? John Butler considers the Carlton review in the wake of an insipid loss to West Coast.

Round 11 – Sydney v Carlton: Swans show us the way

With this loss to Sydney, John Butler sees Carlton expectations for 2021 are fading fast. Where to from here?

Round 10 – Carlton v Hawthorn: There is merit in struggle

If it takes an ugly struggle to get a win over Hawthorn, then John Butler is all for ugly struggles. And he adds a few thoughts on tribunal matters .

Round 8 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: When you risk becoming the problem…

Yes, the last quarter was grim. But John Butler has found much of what followed in the days since the game equally frustrating.

Round 6 – Carlton v Brisbane: Three out of four will never do

After a week of criticism, Carlton offered three-quarters of a response. John Butler offers his view on what was missing

Round 5 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: Carltony

After a poor performance from the Carlton club as a whole last Saturday, John Butler is as disappointed as any Blubagger. But he isn’t buying into the subsequent pile-on.

Round 4 – Gold Coast v Carlton: Shoot-out at the So-So Corral

‘In the current push to persuade us that the AFL has resurrected footy with a few rule tweaks, it is unlikely this game will be submitted as evidence for the prosecution.’. John Butler watched his Blues get the job done at Metricon.

Almanac Footy – Carlton 2021: The wildcard season

Ahead of a crucial game against their old rivals, John Butler tries to assess Carlton’s prospects for 2021.

Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Seven minutes told the tale

For all Carlton’s efforts on the night, it’s seven minutes that leave John Butler worried.

Almanac Cricket: What is happening with fourth innings in Australia?

Prompted by a tweet from an English statistician, John Butler examines an interesting trend in fourth innings in Australian tests.

Australia v India – Fourth Test: Who will endure?

Australia faltered, whilst India survived. There were many talking points to emerge from Sydney, and much to anticipate in Brisbane. John Butler sets the scene.

Australia v India – Second Test Day 3: India close on a remarkable revival

The Steve Smith symphony is out of tune, and it is leaving Australia’s batting badly exposed. John Butler reports on Day 3 at the MCG, as India closed on a series levelling victory.

Australia v India – Second Test Day 2: Rahane grinds Australia into error

Ajinkya Rahane let his bat do the talking on Day 2 at the MCG. By the end of play he’d decisively won the debate. John Butler reports.

Almanac Cricket: Australia v India 2020-21 – Fingers crossed for a big pay-off

After an off-season dominated by financial arguments, Australia once again takes on India, Covid-19 allowing. John Butler sets the scene.