Best Nerding Out On Rock And Roll Podcasts (2025)

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Epi 221: The Return of Philip Mortlock 1:05:14

6d ago1:05:14

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As we embark on our 6th year as a podcast, it’s rare that INXS: Access all Areas has returning guests, such was the magnitude of Philip Mortlock’s impact first time around in 2020. As an original and pivotal creative consultant to INXS between 1982-86, Philip’s contribution is particularly timely with the recent 40th anniversary release of Listen l…

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Epi 220: “INXS, Live at Royal Albert Hall 1986"! 53:28

19d ago53:28

53:28

As the Listen like Thieves 40th anniversary album soars up the international charts, we unpack the June 24th, 1986 live concert which is brilliantly packaged and re-mastered onto the new release for fans to enjoy. The beautiful and historic Royal Albert Hall, opened to the public in 1871, has been the epicenter of British and international culture …

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Episode 219: The INXS AAA Podcast 5th Anniversary/ "On A Bus Tour" & "The Strangest party" 1:25:24

27d ago1:25:24

1:25:24

May 10th, 2025 shall go down as one of the great days when INXS: Access all Areas was able to meet patrons, listeners and passionate INXS fans from around the globe as we hosted them on our Sydney bus tour and evening gala function. Celebrating our 5th birthday, Bee and I were truly humbled by the level of support, participation and love for what w…

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Epi 218: “Lest we Forget: INXS Hero Moments”! 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Late April and May is a special time in Australia, the UK and the USA where we commemorate our returned soldiers and remember those who fought so bravely to provide the freedom we deeply appreciate and enjoy today. Lest we forget. Inspiring us with loyalty, mateship and bravery, a little band of brothers from the Northern Beaches of Sydney channele…

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Epi 217: INXS Easter Eggs Everywhere 58:09

2M ago58:09

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As we wish the world a Happy Easter, we thought what better occasion for INXS: Access all Areas to deep dive on that pop culture touchstone of highlighting INXS’ very own Easter Eggs, that being the trail of cultural touchstones they have left behind over some 48 years. As with movies, books and music, artists often leave a trail and footprint in t…

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Ep 216: Celebrating Andrew Farriss 1:06:40

2M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

We're Back! INXS:Access all Areas is pleased to take pause from all that is happening in the INXS multi-verse and acknowledge the musical maestro, genius and engine room that is Andrew Charles Farriss on his recent 66th birthday. Every great band has one member that is the musical juggernaut, auteur and sheer skill, creativity and vision to propel …

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Epi 215: Listen like Thieves; Preview Redux 58:06

3M ago58:06

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With the pending May 9th release of the 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition of Listen Like Thieves, Bee and Haydn couldn’t wait to provide their listeners around the globe a deep dive preview into the formats, track listings, special features and bonus material. But before we do, we revisit and discuss the original 1985 album release in all of its glor…

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Epi 214: Elegantly Wasted Vs Listen like Thieves 1:08:54

3M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Listen like Thieves vs Elegantly Wasted Time to get back to the music that filled our heads, hearts & eardrums over the years with our song showdown episode. With the 28th anniversary of Elegantly Wasted single upon us, the Bee contends that it’s the greatest INXS song that namesakes an album title. Haydn, takes the contrary view that Listen Like T…

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Epi 213: AshenMoon (Part 2) 49:47

3M ago49:47

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THE MOON HAS LANDED – INXS Access All Areas Interview with AshenMoon (Part 2) In the second half of our exclusive INXS Access All Areas interview, we catch up with Garry Beers and Toby Rand, who have now reunited with their AshenMoon bandmates in Brisbane, ready for lift-off on their first Australian tour! 🚀🎸 But that’s not all—while talking all th…

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Epi 212 “Garry Beers & Toby Rand Interview”! Part 1 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

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Buckle up, everybody, for our “First Feature February” interview with Ashen Moon Co-Founders Garry Beers and Toby Rand. Obviously, the INXS halo looms large over Garry, but in this deep dive, we open up about the vital and vibrant rock sounds that are Ashen Moon. A chance meeting before COVID saw Garry and Toby come together, with the musical alche…

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Epi 211: INXS + Rock & Roll Hall of Fame = LONG Overdue! 1:29:14

4M ago1:29:14

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INXS + Rock & Roll Hall of Fame = LONG Overdue! It’s time to make some noise, INXS fans! The Access All Areas INXS Podcast has teamed up with the passionate crew behind the Induct INXS Petition to tackle one BIG question: Why isn’t INXS in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame yet?! In this must-watch episode, we break down: The band’s global impact & why t…

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Epi 210: Milestone Memories: Need You Tonight & Beautiful Girl Anniversaries 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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With a catalogue as extensive as INXS’, there was bound to be moments in time when certain songs captured the zeitgeist attention of the music buying public and critics. Look no further than January 28th, 1988 when a humble hard working sextet from Australia hit number one on the Billboard Charts with Need You Tonight. A song, that now, sounds so f…

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Epi 209: Michael Hutchence at 65!! 34:42

5M ago34:42

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With the passage of time, many in the INXS fan community and wider musical world have had to accept that this great Australian icon of entertainment shall never grace us with his presence again. With numerous tears shed, we like to look at January 22nd each year as a day of celebration. A day when in 1960, Michael Kelland Hutchence entered the worl…

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Epi 208: “Back to the Beginning with Guiness”! 1:17:56

5M ago1:17:56

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INXS: Access all Areas steps back into the Time Machine in this latest episode where we interview the wonderful Mal Walker from Guiness, the prequel band to INXS from the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Full of insightful anecdotes and unique moments in time, Mal recounts the early days when Tim, Kirk and Garry collaborated and set out on their musical…

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Epi 207: “Top 10 INXS Cool moments in time”! 50:47

5M ago50:47

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As we welcome in 2025, Bee and I get back to basics where we deep dive into our own individual top 10 “cool INXS moments” where the band set the trend, walked between the raindrops and reigned supreme with sauntering swagger! In popular culture, there is often a time when an artist, actor, athlete or celebrity icon trailblaze their way into our hea…

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Epi 206: The INXS AAA podcast 2024 Wrap: The Gift 55:42

6M ago55:42

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We round out 2024 with a special Christmas Edition episode of INXS: Access all Areas where we wrap up a massive year with a detailed news section, reminisce through the best eps of the year and share some exciting updates and developments for 2025! We commenced the year with a deep dive into Michael Hutchence’s posthumous solo album, leading to a l…

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Epi 205: Nick Masters Interview Actor from the"Never Tear Us Apart" Miniseries. 1:15:47

6M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

We are ecstatic to bring you Nick Masters, aka Tim Farriss from the INXS Mini Series in 2014 for a deep dive into the making and goings on of this seminal production. Shot primarily in Melbourne and throughout select regional spots in Australia, Nick shares great insights into the casting, the rehearsal process and the staggering recreation of Wemb…

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Epi 204: Tim Farriss presents “The Flame” 6:51

7M ago6:51

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Exciting News : Tim Farriss Releases “The Flame” In a thrilling announcement, legendary musician Tim Farriss, best known as the guitarist for the iconic band INXS, has just dropped 5 brand-new tracks that showcases his signature style and creative evolution. Fans of his work are in for a treat as Farriss blends his classic rock roots with fresh, mo…

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Epi 203: “We Remember Michael Hutchence" 22/11/2024. 54:59

7M ago54:59

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It’s that solemn date 0f 22/11 again where we pay homage and respect to the dearly departed Michael Hutchence who left us 27 years ago today. Forever in our hearts and the forefront of our minds, we’d like to do something a little different this year. Instead of hearing from Bee, myself, the INXS fan cohort, band mates and friends, we thought a mon…

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Epi 202: The INXS Miniseries Review Part 2 1:10:26

7M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

INXS: Access all Areas bring to you the most difficult of episodes since our Michael Hutchence funeral episode as we tackle Part Two of the Never Tear Us Apart Mini-Series circa 2014. That part of the INXS journey where Director Daina Reid tackles the wilderness years and unraveling of the band dynamic. Exhilarated but humbled by conquering the UK …

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Epi 201: Behind the Scenes of "Creative Vandal"- with Peter Pahor the Director 1:07:50

7M ago1:07:50

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This Week’s Episode: Behind the Scenes of Creative Vandal We’re beyond excited to bring you a special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Peter Pahor, the brilliant director behind Creative Vandalism, the award-winning documentary on our friend and podcast mentor, Nick Egan. Nick’s journey with INXS started with a shared love of music and…

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Epi 200: the INXS Mini-series Reviewed Part 1 1:32:59

7M ago1:32:59

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After 4.5 years, INXS: Access all Areas reaches a special milestone of 200 episodes and what better way to celebrate than commemorate the Mini Series: Never Tear Us Apart starting with a deep dive into Part One. The episode that we coined “The Ascent” where we see the band climb from humble beginnings to the career zenith of Wembley 1991. With impe…

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Epi 199: Michael Hutchence in Movies 1:11:17

8M ago1:11:17

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Forever the creative soul, Michael Hutchence was born to be more than just a lead singer of an international rock band. From the early days, Michael embraced the theatrical possibilities of music video and was at the forefront in ensuring INXS songs captured a visual vibrancy and vitality. As such, in today’s episode we dive deep into the critical …

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Epi 198: Original Sin Album: Legacy and Chris Murphy Influence 49:21

9M ago49:21

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After deep diving on INXS’ 2010 Original Sin Album last week, we take a detailed look at the album’s legacy, the influence of Chris Murphy on the band during this period and some of the exciting tour/setlists performances that accompanied this album release. Having seen the band perform at Day on the Green at Rockford Estates Melbourne, Victoria in…

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Epi 197: The 2010 Original Sin Album, Reviewed 1:27:51

9M ago1:27:51

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Having completed nearly 200 gigs with JD Fortune via the Switch Album Tour over 2006-2007, INXS took a much needed break in 2008 to recharge the batteries and contemplate further new chapters in their career post Michael Hutchence. Amidst, a temporary falling out with JD, the band reunited with long term Manager Chris Murphy after a 14 year hiatus …

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Epi 196: The Stairs, Reviewed 1:07:32

9M ago1:07:32

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Occasionally a song comes along that sits sedately surrounded by more spectacular songs but somehow over the journey of time reveals itself sonically, lyrically and emotionally within our hearts and minds. That’s the story of INXS’ masterpiece “The Stairs” from 1990’s X album. After the one, two punch of Suicide Blonde and Disappear, both which cli…

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Epi195: Chrissie Vincent: Behind the Scenes with INXS; and her rise in the Music Industry 1:03:54

10M ago1:03:54

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This week the girls take over the podcast and let the resident birthday boy have the week off. me (Bee) and Danyelle take on the usual INXS matters of the week and we listen to Bee delve deep in a solo interview. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Chrissie Vincent, who found herself intertwined with INXS through her boyfriend …

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Epi 194: Happy 47th Birthday INXS!! 1:13:18

10M ago1:13:18

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H A P P Y I N X S D A Y! H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y T I M! In todays “feature episode” we celebrate the important milestone that is INXS’ 47th birthday and as such, Bee and I countdown the most pivotal 47 moments, achievements and accomplishments since 1977; with a heavy emphasis on songs, albums, video clips, awards and live gigs, amidst other memo…

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Epi 193 “The Birthday Boys: Jon & Tim Farriss Top 7 Memories and Moments!” 1:06:30

10M ago1:06:30

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Episode 193 “The Birthday Boys: Jon Farriss & Tim Farriss Top 7 Memories and Moments!” As we pass through August 10th & 16th, it’s only appropriate that we take time out to celebrate the career and lives of the “Birthday Boys” of INXS, Jon Farriss turning 63 and Tim Farriss 67 on the latest episode of INXS: Access all Areas. Middle brother Andrew’s…

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Epi 192: An Old Friend Returns: Nick Egan Documentary Deep Dive 1:29:08

10M ago1:29:08

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We are ecstatic to have the very first bona fide superstar guest of INXS:Access all Areas in 2020, Nick Egan, returning to our airwaves to discuss his upcoming feature documentary which shall be launching in the not to distant future. Having forged his career in the UK back in the late 1970’s as a visual design artist, Nick went on to critical accl…

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Epi 191: Switch Album Review, SIDE 2: Teaser. 13:59

11M ago13:59

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Today, we examine the remaining 6 tracks from studio album 11, from INXS’ Switch recording that as discussed on the previous episode, showcased a new era for the band. With a variety of band member contributions, side 2 highlighted a distinct set of sounds, sonics and lyrics with the band exploring a more creative process. Opening proceedings with …

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Epi 191: Switch Album Review 1:03:22

11M ago1:03:22

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Today, we examine the remaining 6 tracks from studio album 11, from INXS’ Switch recording that as discussed on the previous episode, showcased a new era for the band. With a variety of band member contributions, side 2 highlighted a distinct set of sounds, sonics and lyrics with the band exploring a more creative process. Opening proceedings with …

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Epi 190: The Switch Album; Review SIDE 1 / Teaser 11mins 31:14

11M ago31:14

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With INXS refreshed and revitalized post Rock Star INXS, the band entered the Westlake Studios in Los Angeles, California. With a brand new front man, JD Fortune to record and mix their 11th studio release aptly named Switch, further mixing was completed both at MixStar Studios at Virginia Beach, Virginia and Sphere Studios in London, UK. Nearly 8.…

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Epi 190 : The Switch Album Review Side 1 1:24:05

11M ago1:24:05

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With INXS refreshed and revitalized post Rock Star INXS, the band entered the Westlake Studios in Los Angeles, California. With a brand new front man, JD Fortune to record and mix their 11th studio release aptly named Switch, further mixing was completed both at MixStar Studios at Virginia Beach, Virginia and Sphere Studios in London, UK. Nearly 8.…

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Epi 189: INXS Hooks Everywhere! 1:20:28

11M ago1:20:28

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In the latest episode of INXS: Access all Areas, Bee and I get back to musical basics and compare and contrast our individual top 10 sublime INXS hook moments that leap out of the speakers and hit our collective hearts with passion and purpose. What is a hook, I can hear you say? A hook is a musical idea, often a short riff, passage or phrase, that…

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Epi 188: Rockstar INXS: The Top 10 Reel Stories. 1:11:19

12M ago1:11:19

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As we put a bow around our three part series on Rock Star INXS, we breakdown the Top Ten Reels from the show that highlighted the strengths and joys of the show that still resonate 19 years after airing. Unlike many reality shows that were steeped in manipulation, occasional humiliation and cheesy contrived antics, Rock Star INXS in 2005 was a brea…

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Epi 187: The birth of Pretty Vegas. 49:38

12M ago49:38

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As we welcome Bee back from her European travel escapades, INXS: Access all Areas roars back with a vengeance as we continue the Rock Star INXS theme with a forensic deep dive into the birth of the Billboard Charting hit Pretty Vegas. Commencing as a contestant activity, Andrew Farriss and Dave Navarro commissioned two teams to go away and write me…

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Epi 186: Welcome to Rockstar INXS 45:01

1y ago45:01

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Get Ready for... Episode 186: Welcome to Rockstar INXS In December 2004 INXS announced the bold move to enter the “Reality TV” world with the global media release of Rockstar INXS. A talent identification based competition filmed and released via CBS, VH1 and affiliates aiming to find INXS’ new lead singer. In this episode, we discuss the backdrop …

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Epi 185: “When Two Podcast Worlds Collide: Jon Lamoreaux from The Hustle" 1:13:47

1y ago1:13:47

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Releasing this episode on our 4th Anniversary; we are beyond excited to have a special and featured guest on today’s episode of INXS: Access all Areas. Jon Lamoreaux from The Hustle Podcast, based in Denver Colorado has created over 470 episodes of fantastic music deep dive content over the last 9 years to critical acclaim. The original driving ins…

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Epi 184: The INXS Deep Tracks Reveal: Interactive Show. 1:22:07

1y ago1:22:07

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Continuing our musical themes of recent weeks, we at last get the opportunity to finalize INXS: Access all Areas “Deep Cut” tracks Spotify Playlist that highlights the best of the best iconic “album tracks” that never made it to a “singles release”. “No filler, all killer” is a tagline that would adequately apply to INXS over their ten albums with …

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Epi 183 “The Swing 40th Anniversary” 1:37:18

1y ago1:37:18

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We are privileged to be joined by patrons Darren Joseph, Brett Williams and Dr Jim along with good friend of the podcast Darren Jones, to discuss and celebrate the 40th anniversary of INXS’ commercial breakout album, The Swing! Musical tendencies and tastes often formulate during those halcyon teenage years and today’s panel deep dive into the joys…

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Epi 182: Jon Stevens joins INXS 1:19:17

1y ago1:19:17

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After confidence boosting performances with Terence Trent D'Arby, the Tim Rice Extravaganza and closing out the 2000 Olympic Games, INXS sought an old mate to take the frontman duties in ex Noiseworks lead singer, Jon Stevens. Having carved a 20 plus year career as a soloist, frontman and pivotal member of the 1992/93 Jesus Christ Superstar revival…

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Epi 181: INXS’ Most Impactful 25 Songs 1:39:04

1y ago1:39:04

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Nobody loves a good list more than Haydn. In today’s episode of the INXS Access All Areas podcast, Bee allows him to indulge his longstanding wish to prosecute the case of which 25 INXS songs have had the most impact and importance within the cultural zeitgeist. With a recording career that started in 1980 via their eponymous debut album, and culmi…

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Epi 180: INXS Compilation Albums Part 2 / 2001-2002 1:16:05

1y ago1:16:05

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In episode 131, we embarked on a deep dive into INXS compilation albums (1982’s INXSIVE and 1994 Greatest Hits) with attention and detail. In the 2001-2002 period, INXS Management undertook the release of two distinct compilation albums for two different regions. “Shine like it Does” under their USA label Rhino, a 42 song extravaganza covering 1979…

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Epi 179: Part 2; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with Fun Lovin Criminals Frank Benbini 46:27

1y ago46:27

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Continuing Part 2... Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess combining rock, blues, hip hop, dance and soul. Uncompromising, unapologetic and unm…

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Epi 179: Part 1; When Musicians Respect Musicians. Interview with Fun Lovin Criminals Frank Benbini 1:02:32

1y ago1:02:32

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INXS: Access all Areas is back with a vengeance this week with a truly original episode in two parts. Frank Benbini of the Fun Lovin Criminals joins Bee and I to discuss the profound musical influence INXS had on him and his band mates as musicians. As a hybrid musical act out of New York City, the F.L.C adopted a blended style of music prowess com…

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Epi 178: Mark Pellington Part 2 'The Phone Call' 1:14:58

1+ y ago1:14:58

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INXS: Access all Areas listeners were given a unique treat last week that being Part One of Mark Pellington whose industry credits go far beyond the Beautiful Girl video. Left with a cliffhanger as Mark escalated his frustration upon hearing INXS were not in fact, in the Rock Hall of Fame, we share in Part two’s deep dive what that phone call entai…

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Epi 177: Mark Pellington; Film Director of Beautiful Girl. Part One 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

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Famed USA Video, Film, Doco and TV Director, Mark Pellington joins INXS: Access all Areas to dive deep on his fantastic video for 1993 INXS single “Beautiful Girl” amidst many other broader conversations. Having gotten his start via MTV in 1983, Mark was at the forefront of when the video clip explosion was at the epicenter of the watching audience…

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Epi 176: “INXS face the new Millennium”! 48:52

1+ y ago48:52

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With the year 2000 upon us, the world was entering an exciting new century. Music, cinema, pop culture and the arts were evolving and INXS were starting to take bigger steps in a world without Michael Hutchence. With the dust settling on Michael’s posthumous album release, INXS took the left field move of signing up to the Tim Rice Spectacular Conc…

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Epi 175: Prt 2: Alex Proyas; Kissing the Dirt and Hollywood 2024! 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

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We contiune with part 2 of our nterview with famed hollywood film director Alex Proyras, to talk more about his work with INXS and his film carreer. https://www.inxsaccessallareas.com/ https://www.change.org/p/induct-inxsBy Bee & Haydn

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