The Laurel Gary & Mark Classic Conversations Podcast

Barry Gibb’s Brisbane Story: From Second Place to the World Stage

This episode marks the end of our first season and we’re closing with a true music giant.Bee Gees frontman Barry Gibb joins Laurel, Gary & Mark for an exclusive one-on-one recorded at Brisbane’s 4KQ - the very station he and his brothers frequented as kids, ironically placing second in the 4KQ talent quest!It’s that very history that brought Barry back through the doors for a rare and deeply personal conversation about music, childhood memories, and the road from Brisbane kids to global music stars.This is a genuinely special conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

Neil Diamond Answers the Question + Russell Coight's Naked Curse

In this episode, we sit down with Neil Diamond... TWICE ! He reveals his love for Australia, and answers the question we all want answered. Did he fill in the dots on his personal copy of Shilo?Then, Australia’s own Russell Coight (comedian Glenn Robbins) joins us to unpack his naked curse and his ongoing battles with the outback.Laurel, Gary, & Mark’s Classic Conversations explores legendary stories from a time when Auto-Tune was merely the name of a robot-mechanic in a Hanna Barbara cartoon.

Leo Sayer & Tim Finn - Survival, Songwriting, & Strange Connections

This week, we sit down with Leo Sayer for an unfiltered conversation about his career. Leo speaks of a sliding door moment where he nearly wasn’t here at all, and reflects on the strange turns of fate that shaped his life. Including an unexpected and genuinely curious link to Toto.We’re also joined by Split Enz founder Tim Finn, who talks vinyl, film, and how he terrorised radio DJ's across the planet for decadesPlus, our very own Gary Clare delivers some delightful personal news.

John Waite’s Big Switch & Timothy Spall’s Famous Pants

This week we’re joined by John Waite, who explains why he stepped out from behind the bass into the spotlight, and makes a promise to the team he may live to regret.Plus, actor Timothy Spall’s trousers take centre stage in a genuinely hilarious story - and we ask the question everyone’s thinking: could he actually be Banksy?Laurel, Gary, & Mark’s Classic Conversations explores legendary stories from a time when Auto-Tune was merely the name of a robot-mechanic in a Hanna Barbara cartoon.

Backstage with Gene Simmons & Russell Morris

We rummaged through the archives to find a double hit of music history. The one and only Gene Simmons takes us back to the wild unfiltered glory-days touring with AC/DC, living with Cher, and the unexpected moments that shaped the band into a rock’n’roll phenomenon.Then, Aussie legend Russell Morris joins us TWICE to reveal a classic recording stitch up, the value of luck, and the problem with Queensland!LGM's Classic Conversations explores legendary stories from a time when Auto-Tune was merely the name of a robot-mechanic in a Hanna Barbara cartoon.