The Footy Almanac reprises from August 2014 Episode 15 of The Almanac Podcast featuring Matty Q, Jake Norton and John Harms joined on the Almanac Couch by the inimitable star of stage, screen and literature, Taxi Mary and Margo Gaffney herself; Jane Clifton.
Almanac Travel: Twelve photos from two days in Portland
March 30, 2024 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson shares more of his travels in the USA with partner Lynda. This time he is in Portland, Oregon where they stopped for two days on the way to the Montreal Comedy Festival. They were rewarded with a surprise in Portland as Ian explains.
Almanac Books: An Instant Australian Classic
February 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
A friend gave Ian Wilson a copy of ‘Larrimah’ by Caroline Graham and Kylie Stevenson about missing Northern Territory man Paddy Moriarty to read. Ian was hooked and believes the book will become an Australian classic.
Almanac Comedy: Memorable Bit Parts in Comedies
December 19, 2023 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson has created a selection of his favourite ‘bit parts’ played in comedies that have appealed to him.
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #3-#2
February 28, 2023 by 8 Comments
Two more classics of British comedy come in at #2 and #3 – ‘The Office’ and ‘Fawlty Towers’ respectively, with the penultimate episode of Ian Wilson’s #27 Favourite Comedies.
Almanac Comedy: My Favourite Comedies #8
February 7, 2023 by 4 Comments
Number #8 on Ian Wilson’s list of his #27 Favourite Comedies is one of the greats in the field, Peter Cook. This will undoubtably bring a smile to your face.
Almanac Television: Worried At First Sight
February 3, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson wonders why such a lowbrow reality TV program is the highest rating program on the box. He suggests a modified, more realistic concept of this program to pitch to TV executives as an alternative viewing option.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #10 – #9
January 31, 2023 by 4 Comments
Two more classic comedies from Ian Wilson’s list of 27 favourites, this time numbers #10 – #9 featuring Steve Martin and the classic Aussie movie ‘Don’s Party’.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #14-#12
January 15, 2023 by 5 Comments
In Part 3 of his series ‘Favourite Comedies’ Ian Wilson presents his nominations of the comedies he ranks from number 14 to 12.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #27-#20
January 3, 2023 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson presents another list of his favourites, this time he nominates his favourite twenty seven comedy shows. He commences with his favourites ranked number twenty seven to twenty.
Almanac Review: ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
October 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
William Westerman reviews the new FX docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, currently streaming on Disney.
Australia, it’s not a Lie if You Believe it
August 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson was struck by the similarities between the former PM and one of Seinfeld’s stars, so much so as he imagined that quotes from the latter may have been uttered by the former.
Almanac Television: ABC TV – ‘Close to the Bone’
July 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Malcolm McKinnon and Jared Thomas have made a program examining atrocities committed on Aboriginal people in the past, and the consequences of those actions for today. The program will first broadcast on ABC TV this Sunday 24 July.
Almanac Tribute: Vale Larry Storch
July 21, 2022 by 9 Comments
Ian Hauser remembers actor Larry Storch who brought enjoyment to a generation of kids as Corporal Agarn in the 1960s television series ‘F Troop’.
Almanac Travel: Three Tassie Hikes
May 26, 2022 by 8 Comments
Claire and Mickey continue their tour of Tasmania. This time they’re appreciating the thrills (and the odd terror) of bushwalking.
Almanac Life: Vale John ‘Strop’ Cornell
July 23, 2021 by 6 Comments
John ‘Strop’ Cornell has died at the age of 80. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to an iconic figure in Australian television and sport.
SA’s Lost Video Treasures – Vol 2: BetaMax
May 6, 2020 by 19 Comments
Swish has opened that other box of SA themed videos. Maybe he shouldn’t have. [But we’re glad he did – Ed].
Almanac History – What happened on January 9?
January 9, 2020 by 11 Comments
Former student and teacher of History Ian Hauser looks back at significant people and events associated with January 9. Ring any bells?
Almanac TV: A brief letter of thanks to Ricky Gervais for “After Life”
May 30, 2019 by 5 Comments
E.regnans is quite taken with Ricky Gervais’ “After Life”, available on Netflix. (Warning – there is some explicit language in this piece).
Almanac TV (and Footy): How Poldark would greatly benefit from an Aussie Rules sub plot
January 21, 2019 by 4 Comments
Throughout AFL/VFL’s great history people of vision have pondered how to extend its influence into other areas of high culture, thus enriching both the sport and the host activity. Robert Allen presents some food for thought for our consideration and invites plot suggestions.
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