Out in the bush, radio reception can be dismal until the gamma rays bring in Captain Beefheart explains Matt Zurbo in his latest music story.
Almanac Music: Mikey – A Pocket of Gold
November 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
Matt Zurbo continues his musical adventures with a story about Mikey, one of Australia’s most respected Indi music producers.
Almanac Opinion: Jordan De Goey
November 8, 2021 by 3 Comments
Old Dog might not agree with all that Jordan De Goey stands for (he doesn’t know him to be fair…) but he’ll defend to the death his right to a fair trial.
Almanac Footy: The Unconformity Cup – Nowhere Footy
October 15, 2021 by 18 Comments
Old Dog goes to Queenstown where he plays a fun (but proper) footy match on the famous gravel oval during the Unconformity Festival. [This is an Old Dog special which was first published in 2016 – JTH]
Almanac Music: Angel
October 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
Matt Zurbo begins a regular series of stories about his extensive experiences related to music and its impact on his life and relationships.
Grand Final – Move over Knight, here’s the Zalac poster
September 27, 2021 by 5 Comments
Old Dog shares the work of his artist mate Zelko Zalac, a Dees premiership poster designed in a style reminiscent of the late, great WEG.
Grand Final – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: A ripper!
September 26, 2021 by 7 Comments
It’s been a long day and a longer night for Old Dog who presents his traditional wrap up of what was a ripper Grand FInal. [Thanks for seeing in the dawn to get this done Old Dog. Always a highlight of the coverage. – JTH]
Grand Final Warm-Up
September 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
It’s Christmas Eve for footy lovers writes Old Dog as he recalls the attitude of Gabriela Andersen.
Almanac Footy: Screw the Brownlow
September 20, 2021 by 27 Comments
Old Dog just cannot abide the Brownlow as it is these days. And, while he has the floor, he has a crack at a few other contemporary elements of AFL footy on the way.
Almanac Footy: Grand Finals
September 5, 2021 by 10 Comments
Old Dog is absolutely rapt for one of his old clubs Lilydale FC in Tasmania with their Grand Final victory as he celebrates in spirit with them. He also reflects on another former club defeated in their finals bid and feels their gut wrenching experience of loss.
Finals Week 1 – Melbourne v Brisbane: Mythology
August 29, 2021 by 2 Comments
Old Dog makes an incredible quarter of footy last forever as the Dees demolish the Lions in their Qualifying Finals match.
Footy
August 4, 2021 by 9 Comments
Old Dog on his footy club and football people. [A simple observation – which says it all. JTH]
Almanac Opinion: Old Dog on Liam Jones
Old Dog has thought about the Liam Jones situation and while he thinks the former Carlton player is selfish and idiotic, he also asks why?