Fauves Are The Best People

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This podcast will review each and every song released by legendary Melbourne tunesmiths, THE FAUVES. Featuring extensive interviews with band members - and those on the scene at the time - together with small audio documentaries on each of the group's discs.

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Episode 220 โ€“ Ross McLennan (Snout) โ€“ Part 3
Episode 220 โ€“ Ross McLennan (Snout) โ€“ Part 3 episode artwork
Today at 3:55 AM

Ross recalls the writing and recording of Snout's majestic third LP, "CIRCLE HIGH AND WIDE" in 1998 through Au Go Go Records.


Tarago Tales #12
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Last Tuesday at 12:48 AM

More offcuts to tide you over before you can Get F***ed


Episode 219: Over The Line
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11/01/2026

Track 7 from THE FAUVES (2004)


Episode 219: Over The Line
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10/29/2026

Track 6 from THE FAUVES (2004)


Episode 218: Paul Medew (Custard) โ€“ Part 2
Episode 218: Paul Medew (Custard) โ€“ Part 2 episode artwork
10/27/2026

Paul Medew returns to discuss the recording and release of "Wiesenheimer" & "We Have The Technology", touring with Weezer/Frank Black/PUSA, and the iconic Sydney Opera House Gig with Crowded House!


Episode 217: Brendan Webb (Sandpit) โ€“ Part 3
Episode 217: Brendan Webb (Sandpit) โ€“ Part 3 episode artwork
10/24/2026

Brendan discusses the writing and recording of Sandpit's second EP, "Tryanny Of Creeps", and the departure of drummer Paul.


Episode 216: On The Couch
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10/19/2026

Track 6 from THE FAUVES (2004)


Episode 215: You Wanted It
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10/17/2026

Track 5 from THE FAUVES (2004)


Episode 214: Metrosexual
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10/11/2026

Track 4 from THE FAUVES (2004)


Episode 213: Slow Decline
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10/08/2026

Track 3 from THE FAUVES (2004)


Episode 212: Paul Medew (Custard) โ€“ Part 1
Episode 212: Paul Medew (Custard) โ€“ Part 1 episode artwork
10/01/2026

The delightful Paul Medew joins us to discuss the formation of CUSTARD/custaro, the recording of their early EPs, and the release of their second album "WAHOOTI FANDANGO" (1994) (RooArt).


Episode 211: Dave Graney
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09/30/2026

Dave Graney stops by to discuss his fantastic 2005 album "HASHISH".


Episode 210: Brendan Webb (Sandpit) โ€“ Part 2
Episode 210: Brendan Webb (Sandpit) โ€“ Part 2 episode artwork
09/28/2026

Brendan discusses the recruitment of Paul Sciacca on drums, the recording of the first EP "Lessons In Posture" at Charing Cross Studios, and touring with Cheersquad.


Episode 209: Weak Chin
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09/26/2026

Track 2 from THE FAUVES (2004)


Motorace v Speedstar*
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09/26/2026

Where's the beef? What's the beef?


Episode 208: Smoking Again
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09/21/2026

Track 1 from THE FAUVES (2004)


Tarago Tales #11
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09/19/2026

More B-roll. For insomniacs only.


Episode 207: Mark Reyment (Tarwin Lower Hotel)
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09/14/2026

Mark "Raymo" Reyment looks back fondly on booking The Fauves & Pub Rock at the Tarwin Lower Hotel during the 2000s.


Episode 206: Brendan Webb (Sandpit) โ€“ Part 1
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09/09/2026

We sit down with Brendan Webb, lead singer and guitarist for legendary Melbourne 90s trio, SANDPIT.

Brendan talks about growing up in north-eastern Victoria, finding his musical tribe and then heading to the big smoke to follow his indie rock dreams!


Episode 205: ROCK AGAINST HOWARD (2004) โ€“ Lindsay McDougall (Frenzal Rhomb)
Episode 205: ROCK AGAINST HOWARD (2004) โ€“ Lindsay McDougall (Frenzal Rhomb) episode artwork
09/08/2026

"The Doctor" (not "Doctor") takes us through 2004's ROCK AGAINST HOWARD compilation released by SHOCK.


Episode 204: THE FAUVES (2004) โ€“ Part 2
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09/06/2026

We look back at the mixing and release of The Fauves' seventh album in 2004.


Episode 203: THE FAUVES (2004) โ€“ Part 1
Episode 203: THE FAUVES (2004) โ€“ Part 1 episode artwork
09/01/2026

We look back at 2003 and the production of The Fauves' seventh album, "The Fauves".


Episode 202: SURF CITY HEART (2003)
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08/27/2026

We look back - without a lot of verifiable information - on the Brazilian-only Fauves compilation released by Tronador Records in 2003.


Episode 201: Mark Bakaitis (Film Director) โ€“ FUTURE SPA & LAZY HIGHWAY
Episode 201: Mark Bakaitis (Film Director) โ€“ FUTURE SPA & LAZY HIGHWAY episode artwork
08/22/2026

We interview the lovely and talented MARK BAKAITIS about directing the FUTURE SPA and LAZY HIGHWAYS video clips - and more!


Episode 200: Right Wing Fags (Part 2)
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08/19/2026

Track 13 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 199: Right Wing Fags (Part 1)
Episode 199: Right Wing Fags (Part 1) episode artwork
08/17/2026

Track 13 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 198: Chaos And Dance
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08/09/2026

Track 12 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 197: Phasing You In
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08/02/2026

Track 11 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 196: Ross McLennan (Snout) โ€“ Part 2
Episode 196: Ross McLennan (Snout) โ€“ Part 2 episode artwork
07/31/2026

Our second interview with Ross McLennan (Snout, Heir To The Squandered Millions) about the making of NEW POP DIALOGUE (1996). Let's go now!


Tarago Tales #10
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07/30/2026

More behind the scenes fluff.


Episode 195: The Finest Choice
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07/25/2026

Track 10 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 194: Wendy
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07/22/2026

Track 9 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 193: Nairobi Nights
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07/21/2026

Track 8 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


DIRTY HARRY MINUTE โ€“ Interview with Diana Davidson
DIRTY HARRY MINUTE โ€“ Interview with Diana Davidson episode artwork
07/15/2026

We have a delightful interview with actress/model DIANA DAVIDSON who played Girl Swimmer ('Sandra Benson') in DIRTY HARRY. Scorpio's first victim.


Episode 192: LA โ€™86
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07/13/2026

Track 7 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 191: One Of The Girls
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07/08/2026

Track 6 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 190: Unsafe At Any Speed
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07/06/2026

Track 5 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Tarago Tales #9
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06/21/2026

More charmless off-cuts.


Episode 189: Ticket To The Big Time
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06/20/2026

Track 4 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)


Episode 188: Yo Yo Craze
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06/13/2026

Track 3 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)