Smokie tells the story of his visit to New Orleans in 1990
Almanac Music: Some oldies but goldies!
August 9, 2024 by 3 Comments
Here are a few ‘golden oldies’ that popped up on Col’s internet feeds for your enjoyment.
NRL Round 22 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: I did not switch over from the Olympics for much of this…
August 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard found the Olympic Games a more inviting spectacle than South Sydney’s ongoing poor form.
Almanac Footy (Observation): Footy imitates art
August 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
Does art imitate footy, or is it the other way around? Ged McMahon contemplated this dilemma with respect to the Bombers v Dockers clash last weekend.
Round 21 – Haiku Bob – feelings
August 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob experienced the whole gamut of emotions as the Pies battled the old enemy.
NRL Round 23 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 8, 2024 by 8 Comments
Prop must have been out in the early mornings of late because he’s all about ‘threads of gossamer’ this week. It’s an accurate description of the prospects of several clubs as they enter this weekend’s NRL Round 23.
NRL Round 23 and NRLW Round 3: It’s death or glory for several clubs this weekend!
August 8, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s death or glory for several clubs in both the NRL and NRLW this weekend. Ian Hauser surveys the prospects and comes up with his winners.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – ‘Under The Radar’ Aussie Male Style
August 7, 2024 by 18 Comments
Karl Dubravs continues his fascinating series of Dylan cover songs. This week a selection from ‘under the radar’ Aussie males who have recorded Dylan songs.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 16 – In Sandral country
August 7, 2024 by 8 Comments
For Episode 16 of ‘Revelling in the Riverina Peter Clark travels to Rennie and Sandral country acknowledging 1956 Melbourne premiership player Jim Sandral’s footballing influence in the region.
Almanac Travel: Introduction to ‘Just For Laffs’ Festival Montreal
August 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson’s 2017 travelogue through North America stops in Montreal.
Round 22 – AFL Season 2024 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when
August 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The race for the Final 8 is still wide open as a number of teams face crunch time in Round 22.
Election Campaign Speech
August 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
The American Elections are not too far away – some observations from Damian Balassone.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 21 Review / Round 22 Preview
August 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It was a nail biter for Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024 with the Pies Round 21 win against the Blues. Round 22 against the Swans is previewed.
Mystery Pub: The Pink Pig – You Take a Piece of Meat with You
August 5, 2024 by 7 Comments
An iconic display of 80s kitsch in North Adelaide, The Pink Pig was Mickey and Claire’s venue of choice for their latest mysterious public house.
Round 21 – Collingwood v Carlton (Floreat Pica Society)
August 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
Frank from the Floreat Pica Society recaps Scott Pendlebury’s 400th game and the Magpie’s nail-biting win over Carlton.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (St Kilda)
August 5, 2024 by 9 Comments
The Saints have certainly seen plenty of traffic to and from their lists and Rodney Boyd has fashioned the best of the bunch into his Arrivals and Departures sides this week.
Almanac Poetry: Teddy Bear
August 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KD describes this poem as ‘an unpublished one from my archives, about a childhood buddy’.
Almanac (Local) Footy: Outer East Football Netball League Round 15 – Olinda Ferny Creek v Upwey Tecoma: Smoke trails
August 5, 2024 by 5 Comments
E Regnans takes in some local footy in the Melbourne alps.
Almanac Music: Vale John Mayall – Now the Blues has lost a King
August 3, 2024 by 9 Comments
Peter Crossing pays tribute to a musical hero, the great bluesman, John Mayall who recently passed away.
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