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Oblivious Maximus - Podcast

Oblivious Maximus is a Podcast hosted by Aaron Osborne and Ben Searle.

Wed, April 16, 2025
Traditional Ass Podding w/ Azzy and Searlo - Episode 164
It's the middle of Comedy Fest, so Searlo is going bonkers, and the studio was booked out, BUT we had time to catch up about Aaron playing with I Exist at Cold Day in Brisbane coming up, how comedy fest is going for the searlo, and some other stuff. AT HOME EPISODE. Grab tickets to Searlo's Comedy Festival Show, 'Punk Music' here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1320551 Suss out the Cold Day line up here: https://www.instagram.com/acolddayinbne Grab Tickets to A Cold Day in BNE here: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/a-cold-day-in-bne-2025/179580 Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, April 09, 2025
Lessons on Punk, Magic & DJing w/ David Correos - Episode 163
David Correos (Comedian, Taskmaster NZ) joins us on the podcast this week to chat about his Melbourne Comedy Festival show, 'Noise Zealand'. We talk Punk, Magic, DJing, and the move over to Australia from New Zealand. Rip in! Grab tickets to David's show here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/noise-zealand/ Grab tickets to Searlo's Comedy Festival Show, 'Punk Music' here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1320551 Follow David here: https://www.instagram.com/davidpostoffice Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, April 02, 2025
Silly Boys are Back w/ Otis & Akira - Episode 162
We are joined by the Melbourne HC Best Friends Club - Akira (Iron Mind) and Otis for another episode of unstructured nonsense conversation - loosely based around the topic of music. We chat about recent shows, growing up in Melbourne and what we've all got coming up over the coming weeks and months! Get tickets to Searlo's Comedy Fest show here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/punk-music/ Follow Iron Mind here: https://www.instagram.com/ironmindhc/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_/ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/ Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, March 26, 2025
Real Life Shit Talk w/ Jem & Josh of Speed - Episode 161
Jem and Josh from Speed join us this week for a long awaited episode! We chat about their recent Australian tour, playing shows in Tassie for the first time, and the rise of a new generation in hardcore. Plus, we dive into the unique connections hardcore creates and what makes the scene so special. Grab tickets to Searlo's Melbourne Comedy Festival show 'Ben Searle's Punk Music' here Follow Speed Follow Searlo Follow Oblivious Maximus Leave us a message on SpeakPipe Subscribe on YouTube
Wed, March 19, 2025
Back At It - Episode 160
After many weeks of straight up just not doing the podcast, we are back recording again! We chat about Aaron being away on tour with Harms Way, Ben's upcoming Melbourne Comedy Fest show, and everything else we've been up to over the last couple of weeks! Check it out! Grab tickets to Searlo's Melbourne Comedy Festival show 'Ben Searle's Punk Music' here: https://www.trybooking.com/CXDML Grab the new AGLO record here: https://onlybigrecords.com/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Leave us a message on SpeakPipe here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus
Wed, February 19, 2025
3 Packets of Cheezels for Breakfast w/ Jordan Barr - Episode 159
Jordan Barr (Comedian, triple j Weekend Breakfast Host), joins us this week to chat about her stand up show 'Dog Why', musical theatre, her weekend wake ups for the radio and much more! Grab tickets to Jordan's tour 'Dog Why' here: https://comedy.com.au/tour/jordan-barr/ Grab tickets to Searlo's Melbourne Comedy Festival show 'Ben Searle's Punk Music' here: https://www.trybooking.com/CXDML Follow Jordan here: https://www.instagram.com/jbarr_666 Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, February 12, 2025
On Tour? Or Just Living Here Now? w/ Martín Stewart - Episode 158
Martín Stewart (Terror, God's Hate, Xibalba) joins us on the podcast this week to chat while Xibalba are on tour in Australia. Big chinwag about music, booking festivals, travelling overseas and having a great time. Rip in! Grab tickets to Searlo's Melbourne Comedy Festival show 'Ben Searle's Punk Music' here: https://www.trybooking.com/CXDML Follow Xibalba here: https://www.instagram.com/xibalbaca Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, February 05, 2025
String Section Muck Around w/ Lachie & Dozer Of Fever Shack - Episode 157
Lachie and Dozer from Fever Shack join us on the podcast this week to chat about their new record 'Not Fuckin About', ripping riffs in Frankston, their upcoming run of shows and anything else we can squeeze in to the pod. Check it out, brutal! Buy tickets to Searlo's Melbourne Comedy Festival show 'Ben Searle's Punk Music' here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1320551 Follow Fever Shack here: https://www.instagram.com/fevershackhc Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, January 29, 2025
Best Bestial Beasts w/ Micky & Ben Of Gaoled - Episode 156
Micky and Ben from Gaoled join us on the podcast this week, over in Melbourne for a weekend of shows, we chat about their new LP 'Bestial Hardcore', Perth shows, Ben's Label Televised Suicide and lots of other nonsense. Brutal! Get Tickets to Searlo's Comedy Festival Show 'Ben Searle's Punk Music' here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1320551 Check out Gaoled here: https://gaoled.bandcamp.com/ Follow Televised Suicide here: https://www.instagram.com/televisedsuicide Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, January 22, 2025
What's Your Favourite Thing? w/ Robyn Challands - Episode 155
Our guest this week is Robyn Challands, Robyn recently started the 'No Barriers' radio program on PBS 106.7FM here in Melbourne. We chat about the plan for the show, her new band, Timepeace, and a bunch of other nonsense. Rip in, brutal! Check out No Barriers here: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/no-barriers Follow Timepeace here: https://www.instagram.com/timepeaceworld Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, January 15, 2025
Lineup Who's Who w/ George & Nathan of Near Death Experience - Episode 154
This week George and Nathan of Near Death Experience join us, we chat about their new EP 'Absolution', recent shows in Melbourne, George living in remote WA and whats coming up for the band! Brutal! Leave us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Near Death Experience here: https://www.instagram.com/neardeathexperiencehc/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, January 08, 2025
End Of Year Knock Off LIVE! w/ Otis, Tenaya (Threshold), Luka Muller & Ginger Taylor - Episode 153
Our first LIVE Podcast! We're joined by Otis (AWOL), Tenaya (Threshold), Luka Muller and Ginger Taylor at The Bergy Bandroom in Melbourne! We cover Top Things of the Year, Shit Photos of Ourselves, Funny YouTubes and a whole bunch of other silly chat. Thanks to everyone who came out on the night, the guests for joining us, Pablo for Filming, Duck for manning the Merch and the whole Crew at the Bergy for having us! Send us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow AWOL here: https://www.instagram.com/awolmelbourne Follow Threshold here: https://www.instagram.com/threshold_mhc Follow Luka here: https://www.instagram.com/lukacmuller Follow Ginger here: https://www.instagram.com/gingertaylorartist Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, December 11, 2024
Enterprise Pitch Meeting w/ Bec & Todd Of Terminal Sleep - Episode 152
Bec & Todd from Terminal Sleep join us on the pod this week to talk about their upcoming European Tour, how the band came about, and we offer them an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of Oblivious Maximus Enterprises. Tune in! Tickets to our first live show on December 19 here: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/1ccf235f-404b-4a08-aebe-ca7b9d454ad8 Leave us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Terminal Sleep here: https://www.instagram.com/terminalsleep Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, December 04, 2024
US Food Tour Recap w/ Otis & Pablo Of AWOL - Episode 151
Otis and Pablo (AWOL) are back from their recent US tour and join us to have a chat about all the food they ate, and the places they threw up (also some shows they played). We chat about the upcoming live podcast, as well as their last shows for 2024. Brutal! Tickets to the live podcast on December 19 here: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/1ccf235f-404b-4a08-aebe-ca7b9d454ad8 Send us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow AWOL here: https://www.instagram.com/awolmelbourne Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, November 27, 2024
Ben [ON TOUR] Zoom - Episode 150
Ben is firmly [ON TOUR] this week, so we rip a Zoom call to chat about the shows he's doing interstate, chat about the upcoming live podcast we are doing on the 19th of December, and talk through some of the recent shows here in Melbourne, brutal! Tickets to the live show: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/1ccf235f-404b-4a08-aebe-ca7b9d454ad8 Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, November 20, 2024
Organised Hoarding w/ Ginger Taylor - Episode 149
Ginger Taylor is back on the pod this week, catching up on what she's been up to since her last visit, she brought some gifts for us to check out, we chat a bunch of nonsense and discuss the upcoming LIVE PODCAST on December 19th at the Bergy Bandroom. Tickets for the live show here: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/1ccf235f-404b-4a08-aebe-ca7b9d454ad8?utm_source=Oztix&utm_medium=Website Leave us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Ginger here: https://www.instagram.com/gingertaylorartist Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, November 13, 2024
We Went To Perth - Episode 148
Just the two of us this week, chatting about our recent trip to Perth. Ben was over for stand up, Aaron over for some shows with AGLO, we stayed at a hotel with a hot tub, and boy will you hear about it. Big news on this ep too, exciting things to come! Leave us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, November 05, 2024
Early Morning Guillotine w/ Luka Muller - Episode 147
Our guest this week is comedian and radio host Luka Muller, Luka joins us to chat about his new gig on Triple J Breakfast, growing up in Echuca getting into punk and hardcore, and his upcoming Stand Up Special 'Five Top Smells I Smelled Before', tune in, brutal! Leave us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Luka here: https://www.instagram.com/lukacmuller Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, October 29, 2024
Showing The Workings w/ Pondy & Josh of Secret World - Episode 146
Pondy & Josh of Secret World join us on the pod this week after a ripping show in Melbourne on their recent tour with Koyo. We chat about their new EP 'Guilt Is Good', how the band came about, and what's ahead for the band! Rip in! Leave us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Secret World here: https://www.instagram.com/secretworldworld Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, October 23, 2024
James Hetfield's Betrothed w/ Dermott & Nathan of Horsepower - Episode 145
This week Dermott and Nathan from Horsepower join us to chat about their new record 'A Tear or Two', and upcoming shows to celebrate it's release. We also take some calls on the Speak Pipe and chat other nonsense, tune in! Leave us a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Horsepower here: https://www.instagram.com/horsepowermelbourne/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Thu, October 17, 2024
The Zen Of 10 Cans w/ Tenaya (Threshold) - Episode 144
Tenaya of Threshold joins us on the podcast this week, we chat about the inception of the band, getting into Hardcore and the current state of shows (which Threshold have been ripping), great chat, tune in! Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Threshold here: https://www.instagram.com/threshold_mhc/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Thu, October 10, 2024
Ben's Birthday - Episode 143
It's Ben's Birthday! This week it's just a quick chat with the two of us, catching up on current happenings, taking calls on the Speak Pipe and chatting about upcoming shows, tune in, brutal! Leave us a Voice Note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, October 02, 2024
Searlo's Back w/ Otis T Bennie - Episode 142
Searlo is back from Edinburgh Fringe and we are chatting with Otis about his trip, some big recent shows in Melbourne, and AWOL's upcoming US Tour. We also speak some pipe! If you want to leave us a message drop it here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Follow AWOL here: https://www.instagram.com/awolmelbourne Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, September 11, 2024
Holding Court, Speaking Pipe w/ Pablo Barnes - Episode 141
Otis and Aaron are joined by Pablo Barnes (AWOL, HCMI) to chat about being in a band together, getting into hardcore, film, living overseas and we answer some questions from the voicemail - rip in! Follow Pablo here: www.instagram.com/pablinbarnes/ Follow AWOL here: www.instagram.com/awolmelbourne/ Follow Searlo here: www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, September 03, 2024
Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is w/ Tom Maddocks - Episode 140
Tom Maddocks (Last Ride Records), joins Aaron and Otis this week to talk about playing in a bunch of bands from Newy and Sydney, running Last Ride Records, working with Speed, and how he first got into music. Rip in! Follow Last Ride Records here: https://www.instagram.com/lastriderecords/ Follow AWOL here: https://www.instagram.com/awolmelbourne/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Fri, August 23, 2024
Silly Boys Are Epic w/ Otis And Akira - Episode 139
Otis (AWOL) joins me as my guest co-host for this week, and his best friend Akira (Iron Mind, Born Free) came along for a chat too! We talk everything from going to primary school together to being lifelong friends involved with and playing music, rip in! Follow AWOL here: https://www.instagram.com/awolmelbourne Follow Iron Mind here: https://www.instagram.com/ironmindhc Follow Sealo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/obliviousmaximus Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, August 14, 2024
Reviving Bands, Booking Fests w/ Jake Zammit - Episode 138
My (Ben is away!) guest for this episode is Jake Zammit (Kingpin, Forewarned), Jake came to chat about his upcoming fest, Kingpin Fest! Not to mention booking shows, running a label and playing in hardcore bands like Forewarned! Rip In! Follow Kingpin here: https://www.instagram.com/kingpinmelbourne/ Follow Jake here: https://www.instagram.com/littlefromtheworld Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, August 06, 2024
Weed Leaf Grease Vs Jesus Toast w/ Our Carlson - Episode 137
Our Carlson is our guest this week, Carlson joins us to chat about his tour of the podcast world, creating a musical/stage show extravaganza, coming up in the Hardcore scene in Australia and much more! Rip in! Follow Our Carlson here: https://www.instagram.com/our.carlson Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, July 24, 2024
Manifesting Punctuality w/ Sophie Jest - Episode 136
Sophie Jest of RUB joins us today to chat about the origins of the band, her experiences in punk, metal and hardcore across Australia and working as a Community Lawyer in Melbourne. Ripping chat, brutal! Follow RUB here: https://www.instagram.com/rub.punk/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_/ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/ Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, July 09, 2024
Garageband IS Punk w/ Ian Shelton - Episode 135
Ian Shelton (Militarie Gun, Regional Justice Center) is our guest on the pod this week, Ian joined us while Militarie Gun were in Melbourne to talk about the bands Australian Tour, new Regional Justice Center, being a creative person in the current climate and a bunch of other chat! Tune in! Follow Militarie Gun here: https://www.instagram.com/militariegun Follow Ian here: https://www.instagram.com/ianpatrkshelton Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, July 03, 2024
Lizzy Hurley's Mates w/ Elouise Eftos - Episode 134
Elouise Eftos returns to the podcast to chat to us about her rave reviewed Comedy Festival show 'Australia's First Attractive Comedian', which is back in Melbourne for Comedy Republic's Replay Festival. We chat about this, and lots of other nonsense, rip in. Follow Elouise here: https://www.instagram.com/weezasqueeza Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, June 26, 2024
Costuming Ideas Workshop w/ Cecilia Keane - Episode 133
Our guest this week on the pod is CC (Algor Mortis, Crawling). CC joins us to chat about the new Algor Mortis record, 'Stages of Death', her other band Crawling, growing up in the outer suburbs, costumes and other brutal things. Tune in! Follow Algor Mortis here: https://www.instagram.com/algormortisdm Follow Crawling here: https://www.instagram.com/crawlingmelbourne Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, June 19, 2024
Trestle Table Band Practice w/ Mikey Nolan - Episode 132
Mikey Nolan (ISUA), joins us this week to chat about the band, working at and booking Old Bar's 'Morbid Monday' shows, Noise projects, having a ripping time and living with Searlo. Great chat, rip in! Follow Isua here: https://www.instagram.com/isua.v Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/oblivioudmaximuspodcast Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, June 12, 2024
A Quick Zoom Call - Episode 131
Quick little episode this week as the fellas catch up over Zoom while Aaron is in the States with Extortion. Big chat about the tour, what Ben has been up to back home, and episodes to come! Brutal! Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Follow Sealo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Full Video Episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, June 05, 2024
Crew Rat Comedy w/ Alex Ward - Episode 130
Alex Ward joins us on the podcast this week to chat about stand up, comedy on cruise ships, cooking, and much more, tune in to hear all about it! Brutal! Follow Alex here: https://www.instagram.com/wardyaknow Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, May 15, 2024
Pet Shop Social Club w/ Keldon & Brandon of Knuckledragger - Episode 129
Keldon and Brandon of Knuckledragger are our guests this week, we chat about their recent show in Melbourne with AWOL, their upcoming tour, new records, Brisbane Hardcore and much more! Brutal. Follow Knuckledragger here: https://www.instagram.com/knuckledragger614 Following Burning Hammer Records here: https://www.instagram.com/burninghammerrecords Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, May 08, 2024
Top 3's Of 2024 (so far) - Episode 128
This week is just the lads, Aaron and Ben, having a big chat about their Top 3 things of the year thus far! Those things? Movies, Music, TV Shows, Podcasts, Drinks? Maybe, find out within! Brutal! Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, May 01, 2024
Mum, I Got On The Team w/ Nathan & Zac of Dizdain - Episode 127
Nathan and Zac from Dizdain join us this week to discuss their recent Demo, their first handful of shows, and the impetus to start the band! Check out Dizdain at the links below! Follow Dizdain: https://www.instagram.com/dizdainhc Follow Searlo: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, April 24, 2024
Gettin' The Puppies Out w/ Al & Liam of World Of Joy - Episode 126
Al and Liam (World of Joy) are our guests this week on the podcast, we have a big chat about their recent tour with Gatecreeper and Kruelty, and their new record 'Life Is Pain' out April 26 through Burning Hammer Records & Life Lair Regret Records! Follow WOJ here: https://www.instagram.com/worldoffvckingjoy Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_/ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, April 17, 2024
Metalcore Never Left w/ Lochlan Watt - Episode 125
Lochlan Watt joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the new RUN single 'Summer' - Feat. John Floreani (Trophy Eyes) and their upcoming EP coming out soon! We chat through this, our many shared musical experiences, and being Triple J's longest standing host! Brutal! Follow RUN here: https://www.instagram.com/run_metal Follow Lochlan here: https://www.instagram.com/lochlanwatt/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_/ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/ Full YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, April 10, 2024
Office Funny People w/ Prue Blake - Episode 124
Our guest this week is Prue Blake, friend of the pod, standup comedian and general great person! We talk about her MICF Show, 'Concrete Pigs', being a town planner, office funny people, and more! Rip in! Tickets for Prue's MICF Show: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/concrete-pigs Follow Prue: https://www.instagram.com/prueblakecomedy/ Follow Searlo: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Full Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, April 03, 2024
Australia's First Rock Expert w/ Elouise Eftos - Episode 123
This week we are joined by Elouise Eftos! Elouise is a comedian, actor, and voice over artist based in Sydney, down for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. We chat to Elouise about punk, comedy, jingles, and a million other things! You can find out about Elouise's MICF show here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/australia-s-first-attractive-comedian Follow Elouise here: https://www.instagram.com/weezasqueeza/ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Wed, March 27, 2024
Critical Merch Feedback w/ Allan Stacey - Episode 122
This week we are joined by Allan Stacey! Guitarist in Melbourne Death Metal powerhouse, Gutless and Guitarist and Vocalist in the ripping rock band , Street Sweeper. Allan comes to the studio to tell us about recording albums with both bands, touring all over Europe, Danzig cover bands, merch feedback, the thought behind songwriting and so much more. You'd also recognise Allan as the man behind the counter at local music fan heaven, Rowdy's Records. Follow Gutless here: https://www.instagram.com/gutless.aus Follow Street Sweeper here: https://www.instagram.com/the_strength_of_street_sweeper/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_/ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/ Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, March 19, 2024
Just Us Chatting - Mini Episode
Just a quick chat with the two of us this week - recap of some recent activity and some plans for things coming out soon, proper full episode up next week! Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/ Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, March 12, 2024
Let's Go On A Factory Tour w/ Ginger Taylor - Episode 121
This week we are joined by Ginger Taylor! Ginger is an illustrator and artist based in Melbourne/Naarm. As well as talking about Ginger's career as an artist, the conversation goes in all sorts of weird and wonderful directions; we had an absolute blast. Tune in! You can find out about Ginger's Patreon here https://gingertaylor.net Follow Ginger here: https://www.instagram.com/gingertaylorartist/ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, March 05, 2024
Tear 'Em To Bits w/ Otis & Pat Of AWOL - Episode 120
Otis and Pat from AWOL join us this week to talk about their new record Tear 'Em To Bits, coming out on April 26 through Last Ride Records, and Flatspot Records. Big chat about AWOL, the record, and Aaron's voice being destroyed. Tune in! Pre Orders for the AWOL Record: https://lastriderecords.com/collections/awol https://flatspotrecords.com/collections/awol Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow AWOL here: https://www.instagram.com/awolmelbourne
Tue, February 27, 2024
Top 5 Weeklies & Videoland w/ Callum Preston - Episode 119
Callum Preston is back on the pod! Long time guest and mate here to chat about his new show - Callum Preston's Videoland - https://museumsvictoria.com.au/media-releases/all-we-need-is-joy-a-new-exhibition-lights-up-the-immigration-museum/ Searlo and I sat down with Callum to chat about his new show, as well as all sorts of other things three music and comedy enthusiasts talk about. Tune in! Follow Callum here: https://www.instagram.com/callumpreston Follow Searlo here: https://www.instagram.com/searlo_ Follow Oblivious Maximus here: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Whole video link here: https://www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast
Tue, February 20, 2024
Now With More Ben - Episode 118
The return of the Oblivious Maximus Podcast! Now with more Ben! Searlo and I are doing the podcast again, some quick intros and a welcome back, more guests soon, for the meantime, check out the Youtube Channel for this video in full and follow us on Instagram! Links below. Youtube - www.youtube.com/@obliviousmaximuspodcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast Searlo - https://www.instagram.com/searlo_
Sat, September 18, 2021
Colin Young - Episode 117
Colin Young (God's Hate, Twitching Tongues), is my guest for this episode of the podcast, doing a full track-by-track discussion/breakdown of the latest God's Hate album, 'God's Hate'. Ripping chat with a good mate, loved it! Check out God's Hate here: www.godshate.us and here: https://godshate.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to Rode Mics, check out the Rodecaster Pro here: www.rode.com Brutal!
Fri, September 10, 2021
Aidan Jones - Episode 116
This episode my guest is Aidan Jones, Aidan is a comedian who hosts the weekly podcast, Standing Under A Tree. We had a big chat about Hilltop Hoods record 'The Calling', Stand Up and more. Rip in! Check out Aidan's stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjonescomedy And here: https://aidanjonescomedy.com/ Thanks to RODE Mics, check out their stuff here: https://www.rode.com/
Thu, August 26, 2021
Tim Maxwell - Episode 115
Tim Maxwell (Loser) is my guest for this episode of the podcast, talking about the amazing 'Cowboys From Hell' by Pantera, one of my favourite albums of all time and a classic set of riffs to discuss. We also talk about the new Loser album, 'All The Rage' available on September 10 through Domestic La La Records. Rip in! Check out Loser and 'All The Rage' here: https://www.bandcalledloser.com/ Thanks to RODE Mics.
Thu, August 19, 2021
Monica Strut - Episode 114
My guest for this episode is Monica Strut (The Last Martyr), Monica and I talked about 'City of Evil' by Avenged Sevenfold, definitely not a record that I listen to often so good to have a rip through with a big fan, and chat about The Last Martyr, and everything else Monica does! Rip in! Check out all Monica's work here: https://www.monicastrut.com/ Check out The Last Martyr here: https://www.facebook.com/thelastmartyr/
Fri, August 13, 2021
Tom Maddocks - Episode 113
Tom Maddocks (Last Ride Records, Ill Natured) is my guest for this episode of the podcast, chatting about 'United By Fate' by Rival Schools. Big chat about that, and everything happening with Tom's label, Last Ride Records, rip in! Check out Last Ride Records here: https://lastriderecords.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to Rode Mics - rode.com
Thu, July 29, 2021
Marcus Tamp - Episode 112
Back after a long break, this episode my guest is Marcus Tamp (Burn in Hell, Amends), discussing a record dear to both of our hearts, 'Isolation' by Harm's Way. We chat through this and the new Burn in Hell record, 'Disavowal of the Creator God' available August 6 on Reason and Rage Records. Check out Burn in Hell here, and Pre-Order the new record: https://burninhellau.bandcamp.com/album/disavowal-of-the-creator-god Brutal!
Tue, March 30, 2021
Lee Jowono - Episode 111
This episode my guest is Lee Jowono (Potion), we chat through the previous Potion records and why I like them so much, and the awesome new Potion EP, 'Oath to Flame'. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3WRzDZILC7xwbFYscEF81q?si=WmEv6kjZQCSYmZi50q-fWA Thanks to RODE Mics and Cavalier Brewing for the Microphones and Beers, check them both out here: http://rode.com/ https://cavalierbeer.com.au/ Brutal!
Wed, March 17, 2021
Andrew Portelli - Episode 110
My guest for this episode is Andrew Portelli (Comedian, Talkin' Biscotti), we ripped through 'Lateralus' by Tool, and talked about stand up comedy, growing up in WA and much more. Andrew is performing at The Comedy Zone as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival, information and tickets here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/the-comedy-zone Andrew on IG: https://www.instagram.com/entertheportman/ Talkin' Biscotti on IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbiscotti
Thu, February 25, 2021
Chatting About Riffs - Episode 109
This episode is an audio combo of 3 video reviews/chinwags I've done on the YouTube channel lately! Links below for each of them, enjoy! Thanks to RODE Mics for the gear, and to the following bands for the riffs: Sumeru, No Apologies, Blood Duster, Pod People, Grim Rhythm, Hobo Magic, Potion, Jungle Fever, Dropsaw, Hard Luck, Mindsnare, White Male Dumbinance and Outright. Sumeru - https://youtu.be/wX0Hg_9LTJA 6 Australian Riffs - https://youtu.be/zeMd1VuNF5A 6 Australian Hardcore Riffs - https://youtu.be/PJqBoLrAq8c
Wed, February 03, 2021
Ben Searle - Episode 108
Ben Searle (Comedian) is my guest for Episode 108, chatting about 'Dude Ranch' by Blink-182, good chinwag with an old mate about a record he loves and I heard a lot in highschool! Rip in to a video version here: https://youtu.be/knrdJd708hI Follow Ben on IG and Twitter : @searlo_
Tue, January 19, 2021
Ryan Rainbro - Episode 107
Ryan Rainbro, host of the Meep Meep Podcast is my guest for the first episode for 2021! Chatting about 'Until the End' by Kittie, the ins and outs of the Meep Meep Podcast, going through the Roadrunner Records catalog from the mid-90s onward, and all other things suitable for this chat! Ripping convo, rip in! Check out the Meep Meep Podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/meepmeeppod And listen to it wherever you get your podcasts!
Fri, December 18, 2020
Bo Lueders - Some Kind Of Monster - Episode 106
SOME KIND OF MONSTER CHAT! This episode Bo Lueders (Harm's Way) and I watched all of Metallica's 'Some Kind of Monster' and talked about it as we went. Sync up the movie with this episode for the full listening experience. Ripping chat with my good mate about a ridiculous film, love it. BRUTAL. Follow Bo on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bosxe Harm's Way: https://www.harmsway13.com/
Mon, November 09, 2020
Tai Tate - Episode 105
Tai Tate (Master Leonard, Built to Spill Wine) is my guest for this episode, chatting about 'Nightmare Logic' by Power Trip. Brilliant record, RIP Riley Gale. We also chat about the new Built to Spill Wine online store, and Tai's band Master Leonard. Rip in! Built to Spill: http://builttospill.wine/ Master Leonard: https://www.facebook.com/masterleonard6669
Fri, October 23, 2020
Jamie Hay - Episode 104
Jamie Hay (Post Truth) is my guest for this episode, chatting about 'II' by Cursed. Great chat about a record that Jamie loves and was very formative in a lot of my early bands as well. We also talk about the upcoming Post Truth record 'Responses to Trauma' out November 13 on Resist Records. Check out Post Truth here: https://www.facebook.com/posttruthband/ Pre-order 'Responses to Trauma' through Resist Records here:https://orcd.co/responsestotrauma
Thu, October 15, 2020
Mark Boulton - Episode 103
Mark Boulton (Shackles)is my guest this week to talk about 'Lone' by Suffer and the new Shackles record 'Hatred's Reservoir' out November 6th on Resist Records. Ripping conversation about two killer records, check them both out! Subscribe on your favourite podcasting app. Hosted by Aaron Osborne http://obliviousmaximus.net/ https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/ Shackles: https://shacklesnoise.bandcamp.com/ Resist Records: http://www.resistrecords.com/
Fri, September 18, 2020
Bo Lueders - Episode 102
Bo Lueders (Harm's Way) is my guest for this episode of the podcast, returning to chat about the Black Album by Metallica. We also discuss a lot of the documentary 'A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica' so rip through that if you feel like it! This podcast is also a video version, available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Egry79n_znM
Thu, September 03, 2020
Chloe Cox - Episode 101
Chloe Cox (Empress) is my guest this week, chatting about the Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds record 'Let Love In'. Great chat about a record that I haven't really heard the whole way through, with someone who really loves it! Empress' new album 'Wait Til Night' is coming out late October through Brilliant Emperor Records, you can check out the video for the track 'Golden Orb' from the album here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEYpgxdnMc8 Pre Orders for 'Wait Til Night' are available here: https://brilliantemperor.bandcamp.com/album/wait-til-night
Tue, August 25, 2020
Patrick Galvin - Episode 100
Patrick Galvin (Hollow Bones Co) is my guest for Episode 100! We caught up to chat about the Self Titled album by Rage Against the Machine, and just chat in general about doing 100 of these things, Paddy was guest #1, so only fitting to bring him back for this episode! This episode is also a video podcast, head to our Youtube page to check that out!
Wed, August 19, 2020
Joel Attenborough - Episode 99
Joel Attenborough (Myage Podcast) is my guest for this episode to discuss Rancid's 'Life Won't Wait' record. Big chinwag about a record that isn't their most popular, but Joel's favourite, and a bunch of other chat about podcasting, playing music and all else we crammed into this chat! Rip in! Check out the Myage Podcast here: https://myagepodcast.podbean.com/
Tue, August 11, 2020
Alec Faber - Episode 98
Alec Faber (Nudie Mag, Twitching Tongues) is my guest for this episode of the podcast, Alec chose the Deluxe Edition of 'Pinkerton' by Weezer. Good chat about a record with a very interesting history, and fun to continue chatting through a band's catalogue following the Blue Album chat from Episode 80 with Callum Preston. Rip in! Listen to Nudie Mag here: https://bbbrecords.bandcamp.com/album/our-milk
Mon, August 03, 2020
Tom Lyngcoln - Episode 97
Tom Lyngcoln (The Nation Blue, Harmony), is my guest for this episode, chatting about the Dead Kennedys record 'Plastic Surgery Disasters' and his new recordings, as well as everything else we could fit into the call! Rip in, fun chinwag, check out all of Tom's stuff here, particularly his new record 'Raging Head' coming out shortly: http://solarsonar.com.au/
Tue, July 21, 2020
Joel Birch - Episode 96
Joel Birch (The Amity Affliction) is my guest for this week, chatting about the Poison the Well record, 'You Come Before You', and a bunch of other nonsense. Good chat about a record that Joel is really into and something I'd never smashed the whole way through before. Big chat, enjoy!
Thu, July 16, 2020
Danielle Chalmers - Episode 95
Danielle Chalmers (From The Hips Podcast)is my guest for this episode, Dani chose Hanson's 'Middle of Nowhere' - ripping pop record, lots to chat about, we also spoke about her new Podcast 'From The Hips' which you can listen to everywhere now! Check out From The Hips here: https://anchor.fm/fromthehips
Mon, July 06, 2020
Shaun Allen - Episode 94
Shaun Allen (Nerve Damage, Empress) is my guest for this episode, Shaun came on to chat about the Deftones album 'White Pony', great chat about an album we both know quite well and had different experiences with growing up! Check out and support Nerve Damage here: https://nervedamageaushc.bandcamp.com/
Tue, June 23, 2020
Adrian Kelly - Episode 93
Adrian Kelly (Beerwolf) is my guest for this episode, Kelly picked Fall Out Boy's 'From Under the Cork Tree' to talk about, potentially to spite me, however, was a good chat none the less - worked some nu metal conversation points in there so we're good. RIP IN! If you have the means to do so, please consider donating to Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, details can be found on their Facebook page here, as well as upcoming Protests and action being taken: https://www.facebook.com/WARcollective/
Tue, June 16, 2020
Pat Shanahan - Episode 92
Pat Shanahan (Born Free), is my guest for this episode, discussing the Queens of the Stone Age album 'Songs for the Deaf'. Great to chat to someone as enthusiastic about this album as I am, one of the all-time greats! Loved chatting about it, tune in! Please consider donating to the following funds seeking justice for First Nations People: https://au.gofundme.com/f/d9qkb6-justice-for-david https://au.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-yuendumu-inquiry-on-police-shooting https://www.gofundme.com/f/wirraway-vals-specialist-unit
Mon, June 08, 2020
Todd Jones - Episode 91
Todd Jones (Nails, Unsilent Death Podcast) is my guest for this episode, talking about the Sepultura album 'Chaos AD'. We had a great chat about a record we both really love as well as Todd's new podcast. If you have the means to do so, please consider donating to the following organizations that work to support First Nations people and people in need in a number of ways: https://vals.org.au/ https://covid19-first-nations-community-impacts.raisely.com/ https://sistersinside.com.au/
Tue, June 02, 2020
Rory Beeforth - Episode 90
This week my guest is Rory Beeforth (FUTL Podcast) - Rory and I caught up to chat about The Dillinger Escape Plan album 'Miss Machine' - good chat, rip in and also check out the FUTL Podcast! Brutal!
Mon, May 25, 2020
Stella Leung - Episode 89
Stella Leung (Potion) is my guest for this episode of the podcast, Stella and I had a chat about L7's 'Smell the Magic', Potion, watching Cantonese movies and some other stuff! RIP IN, LOVE POTION, SLOWLY TALKING TO EVERY MEMBER, BRUTAL!
Mon, May 18, 2020
Colin Young - Episode 88
Colin Young (Twitching Tongues, God's Hate) returns for the 3rd time to chat about 'Master Killer' by Merauder. Good chinwag with one of the great enthusiasts of this album of our time. Rip in, great to have another chat with my old mate! BRUTAL!
Fri, May 15, 2020
Andy Dowling - Episode 87
Andy Dowling (Andy Social Podcast, Lord) is my guest for this episode talking about '...ish' by 1927. Great chat with a very prolific Australian podcaster, stoked to have him on to have a chat, brutal!
Tue, May 12, 2020
Jem Siow And Josh Clayton - Episode 86
Jem and Josh (Forge Ahead Podcast, Speed) are my guests for this episode. Ripping chat about Parkway Drive's 'Killing With a Smile' - fun to chat with two mates who are getting started with their own podcast and talk about a record that had a big impact on the three of us in one way or another! Check out Forge Ahead here: https://www.facebook.com/forgeaheadpodcast/
Fri, May 08, 2020
Pete Abordi - Episode 85
Pete Abordi (No Apologies, Level, Smash) is my guest for this episode of the podcast, talking about The Smiths self-titled record. Good to have Pete back on again to chat about one of his favourite albums, rip in!
Mon, May 04, 2020
Nathan Leitch - Episode 84
Nathan Leitch (Barpirdhila Foundation, Grey Mare, Bananalands) is my guest for this episode, talking about The Johnnys 'Highlights of A Dangerous Life' record. Great chat, have a listen! We'd also like to encourage supporting the Barpirdhila Foundations current fundraising efforts to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and community affected by the COVID-19 crisis, you can do so here: https://covid19-first-nations-community-impacts.raisely.com/ Additional information on the Barpirdhila Foundation can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/barpirdhila/
Thu, April 30, 2020
Lewy Glass - Episode 83
Lewy Glass (Honest Crooks) is my guest on this episode of the podcast, Lewy and I caught up to talk about the Shinto Katana record, 'We Can't Be Saved' and how Honest Crooks are managing throughout this time being trapped at home! Good chinwag, tune in!
Tue, April 28, 2020
Pete Bursky - Episode 82
Pete Bursky (Sumeru, Brilliant Emperor Records) is my guest for this episode of the podcast, talking about the self-titled Danzig album! We discussed this, Sumeru, No Apologies and his label Brilliant Emperor records, give it a suss!
Fri, April 24, 2020
David James Young - Episode 81
David James Young (All My Friends are in Bar Bands, Hottest 100s and 1000s), returns to the podcast to talk about the Fiona Apple record, 'The Idler Wheel...' . Good chat with Australia's most prolific show-goer and all-round legend, give it a suss! Brutal.
Tue, April 21, 2020
Callum Preston - Episode 80
Self-described 'professional person' Callum Preston returns to the podcast for the 5th time! We discussed 'The Blue Album' by Weezer and then got into general chit chat about our lives and things surrounding a record like this. CHECK IT OUT!
Thu, April 16, 2020
Dakota Gordon - Episode 79
Dakota Gordon is my guest for this episode of the podcast, discussing the album 'Through Silver in Blood' by Neurosis. Dakota is an amazing photographer (who kindly let me use a picture of hers for the cover for this podcast), and someone who shares a lot of similar music tastes to me, so this was a fun chat about a ripping record. Get into it.
Mon, April 13, 2020
Nate Newton - Episode 78
Nate Newton (Converge, Old Man Gloom) is my guest for this episode of the Oblivious Maximus Podcast. Nate and I had a chat about the U2 record 'The Joshua Tree', great convo, good dive into how U2 informed record arrangement and writing for Nate, check it out and stay safe! Brutal!
Fri, April 10, 2020
Stu Ross - Episode 77
Stu Ross (Comeback Kid, Misery Signals) is my guest on this episode of the Oblivious Maximus podcast, we rip into Green Day's 'Insomniac' album, and chat through how that influenced and continues to influence Stu. GRAB A DRINK, HAVE A LISTEN!
Tue, April 07, 2020
Leon del Muerte - Episode 76
Leon del Muerte (Terrorizer LA, Lightbreaker) is my guest on this episode of the Oblivious Maximus Podcast to discuss the Secret Chiefs 3 record, 'Book of Horizons'! Fun chat about a weird record that definitely covers a lot of different genres and musical styles. RIP IN!
Thu, April 02, 2020
Bo Lueders - Episode 75
Bo Lueders (Harm's Way) is my guest for this episode of the Oblivious Maximus Podcast, discussing the Nine Inch Nails album, 'Pretty Hate Machine'. This was a fun chat, a good mate exposing me to the intricacies of a record I've not listened to that much myself. RIP IN!
Tue, March 31, 2020
Lee Jowono - Episode 74
Welcome back to the Oblivious Maximus Podcast! The first episode of the revamped version features Lee Jowono (Potion). We're gonna spend this time in isolation (and hopefully into the future), speaking to guests like Lee about specific records that they love and have a lot to talk about - Lee and I caught up about Metallica's '...And Justice for All'! GIVE IT A SUSS AND A SHARE! BRUTAL!
Sun, December 10, 2017
Slatts Returns - Episode 73
This week my guest is Slatts (King Parrot), back for a second time to chat about the new King Parrot record, 'Ugly Produce' as well as their recent touring jaunts about the globe. Good chinwag, good Blood Duster worship. BRUTAL! King Parrot 'Ugly Produce' Tour Dates: Wed 13th December – Badlands - Perth Thu 14th December – Uni Bar - Adelaide Fri 15th December – 170 Russell - Melbourne Sat 16th December – The Factory - Sydney Sun 17th December – The Triffid - Brisbane Check out King Parrot here: https://www.facebook.com/kingparrotband/ Check out Ear Buds here: https://www.facebook.com/earbudsnetwork Check me out here: https://www.facebook.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/
Thu, October 19, 2017
Adrian Kelly - Episode 72
This week my guest is Adrian Kelly (Beerwolf, NMA Management), Kelly and I had a chinwag and a couple drinks at his place - just talking about being mates...and other things like managing bands, growing up going to a boarding school and his general enthusiasm towards completing his Bachelor of Agricultural Economics. Suss out Beerwolf here: https://www.facebook.com/enterthebeerwolf/ Check Ear Buds here: https://www.facebook.com/earbudsnetwork/ Check Mental Cavity out here: https://www.facebook.com/mentalcavity/
Tue, September 19, 2017
Jason Fuller Returns - Episode 71
This week my guest is Jason Fuller (Blood Duster, Goatsound), we caught up at Goatsound to discuss what he has been doing for the last two years, recording, wrapping up Blood Duster and recording 28 bands in one day, BRUTAL! Check out Jason here: http://goatsound.com/ Check out Ear Buds here: http://earbudsnetwork.com/ Check me out here: http://obliviousmaximus.net/
Wed, August 23, 2017
Andrew Hayden - Episode 70
This week my guest is Andrew Hayden (Poison City Records, TV Haze), Andy and I met up at the PCR Store and had a chat about growing up in in a small country town, skateboarding, starting and running a record label and how his life has grown through this all. Awesome chat, thanks for checking out the podcast after 70 episodes! Stoked to be a part of the new Ear Buds network, check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/earbudsnetwork/ Check out Poison City here: http://poisoncityrecords.com/ Check Mental Cavity out here: https://mentalcavity.bandcamp.com/releases
Wed, August 16, 2017
Ben Searle Returns - Episode 69
This week my guest is Ben Searle (Crusch, Stand Up Comedy), Ben and I met at the pub to have a chinwag about the last 2 years since he did the podcast initially. A lot has changed, quite a lot more hasn't, how strange. Good chatter, give it a suss! Proud to be a part of the Ear Buds Network moving forward, looking forward to working with the team and getting some good Pod's going! Check them out here and suss their other podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/earbudsnetwork Check out Crusch: https://www.facebook.com/cruschband/ Check out Mental Cavity: https://www.facebook.com/mentalcavity/
Wed, August 02, 2017
Lincoln Le Fevre - Episode 68
This week my guest is Lincoln le Fevre (Lincoln le Fevre and the Insiders), we sat down at the pub to chat about growing up in Tasmania, noodling on the guitar with your family, not coming from Punk, but ending up there - and heaps of other stuff! Check out Linc: https://www.facebook.com/Lincolnlefevre/ Check out me: https://www.facebook.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/
Sun, July 23, 2017
Callum Preston, AGAIN - Episode 67
This week my guest, for the FOURTH TIME! Is Callum Preston - obviously Callum and I get on and don't mind a chat, so here is another one for you to listen to! ALL SORTS OF TOPICS COVERED, GET INTO IT! Callum: https://www.instagram.com/callumpreston/ Me: https://www.instagram.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/
Sun, July 16, 2017
Thomy Sloane - Episode 66
This week my guest is Thomy Sloane (Batpiss), Thomy and I had a chat out the back of The Tote about growing up in Goulburn, playing punk and hardcore, and travelling around doing whatever you want. First episode back in a while so thanks for checking it out! Check out Batpiss: https://batpiss.bandcamp.com/ Check me out: http://obliviousmaximus.net/
Tue, April 04, 2017
Luc Lemay - Episode 65
This week my guest is Luc Lemay (Gorguts), Luc and I caught up before their recent show in Melbourne and talked about being a part of the initial wave of 90s Death Metal, continuing to play as a part of that scene and how he keeps interested in playing music today. Brutal!
Wed, March 29, 2017
Wil Wagner Returns - Episode 64
This week my guest is Wil Wagner (The Smith Street Band), Wil came back for a follow up to the last chat we had to discuss their new album 'More Scared of You than You are of Me'. We also covered a good amount of general chatter about the music industry and starting a record label, tune in! Check out The Smith Street Band here: http://www.thesmithstreetband.com/ Check out Mental Cavity here: https://mentalcavity.bandcamp.com/releases
Thu, March 23, 2017
Skegss - Episode 63
This week my guests are Toby and Ben from Skegss! We had a chat about touring, creating music with mates from your youth and how things have changed in the response to their music over the last couple months. Give it a suss! Check out Mental Cavity: https://mentalcavity.bandcamp.com/releases
Thu, March 16, 2017
Jimmy Kyle - Episode 62
This week my guest is Jimmy Kyle (Chasing Ghosts), Jimmy came round for a chat about growing up in a small town in Australia, touring as a youth and how this has all lead to the music he is making now! Give it a suss! Mental Cavity: https://mentalcavity.bandcamp.com/releases Year of the Rat: https://yearoftherathc.bandcamp.com/
Thu, March 09, 2017
Luke Logemann - Episode 61
This week my guest is Luke Logemann (UNFD), Luke and I met and had a good chat about growing up in a very musical household, working and running a record label, making mistakes along the way and friendships made through music! ENJOY! Check out my new band Mental Cavity here: https://mentalcavity.bandcamp.com/releases
Wed, January 25, 2017
Steve Cohen - Episode 60
This week my guest is Steve Cohen (Flour, Too Far Gone Screen Printing), we had a chat about music, art, growing up in a non-musical household, and getting into punk through skating. Steve has an art show on currently at the RVCA Gallery in Collingwood with Ben Brown, go give it a suss! Check Flour out here: https://flourband.bandcamp.com/ Check Me out here: obliviousmaximuspodcast.com Check Mental Cavity out here: https://mentalcavity.bandcamp.com/
Tue, December 13, 2016
Nikki Brumen - Episode 59
This week my guest is Nikki Brumen (Pagan, Little Lamb and the Rosemary's)! We had a good chat about growing up being consumed by alternative culture, playing music as an adult, acting, being a twin and lots more! Give it a listen, bruuuuuutal! Suss Pagan: https://pagancult.bandcamp.com/ Suss Little Lamb and the Rosemary's: https://littlelambandtherosemarys.bandcamp.com/ Suss Me: obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Thu, October 20, 2016
Genna Alexopoulos - Episode 58
This week my guest is Genna Alexopoulos (Super Duper PR), Genna came around for a chat about working in the music industry, getting into music, starting her own business and how work has changed and developed for her over the years. Great conversation, great person, give it a suss! Super Duper PR: http://www.super-duper.com.au/ Oblivious Maximus Podcast: obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Mon, October 10, 2016
Clowns Return - Episode 57
This week my guest is Clowns! FOR THE SECOND TIME! Jake and Will came over to talk Touring HEAPS, writing new music, line up changes and drinking beers internationally. We lapped up a couple bevvies and it was great to have them back on again. Check them out at their shows starting this week with No Anchor! Dates at: clownsband.com Suss me at: obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Tue, October 04, 2016
Dan McKay - Episode 56
This week my guest is Dan McKay (The Nation Blue), Dan came around ahead of the release of their new albums (PLURAL!) Black/Blue, to talk about the band, himself and anything else we could cram in. MAD CONVO, lots of fun! Check out The Nation Blue here: http://www.thenationblue.com/ And me: https://www.facebook.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/
Mon, September 12, 2016
Drew Gardner - Episode 55
This week my guest is Drew Gardner (Totally Unicorn), Drew and I had a chat about the new Totally Unicorn album, touring, growing up on the coast, playing soccer and everything in between. Totally Unicorn are heading out on tour this week in support of Dream Life, check out the dates here: https://www.facebook.com/totallyunicorn/ Check me out here: https://www.facebook.com/obliviousmaximuspodcast/
Tue, September 06, 2016
Neal Walters - Episode 54
This week my guest is Neal Walters (PHOTOGRAPHY!), Neal and I had a chat about his work in Photography, Videography, live music, weddings and how to get noticed creatively in a increasingly tech reliant world. Give Neal's work a suss here: http://www.nealwaltersphoto.com/ And me a suss here too! BRUTAL! http://obliviousmaximuspodcast.com/
Sat, August 13, 2016
Matt Young - Episode 53
This week my guest is Matt Young (King Parrot), Youngy and I caught up at the Northcote Social Club to talk about how he got into music, being sober in a world filled with booze and other substances, and being in King Parrot! MAD CHAT, LISTEN UP! www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Fri, August 05, 2016
Rachel Maria Cox - Episode 52
This week my guest is Rachel Maria Cox (Sad Grrrls Club), I met with Rachel in the Workers Club beer garden to talk Sad Grrrls Fest, new music by Rachel, and an interesting life in music! Information about the Sad Grrrls Fest and Rachel's music can be found at: http://www.sadgrrrlsclub.com/ You can suss me and my things at www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com BRUTAL
Tue, July 26, 2016
LIVE! With Bec Reato, Callum Preston And Jelena Goluza - Episode 51
This week my guests are Bec Reato (Deathproof PR), Callum Preston (Graphic Design, 3rd time attendee) and Jelena Goluza (Outright). This is part 2 of the Live Podcast recorded at The Reverence Hotel in Melbourne, in this conversation we talk about contributing or working in the music industry without that contribution or work being strictly musical. Good conversation, I had a fun time! DRINK YOUNG HENRYS, GO TO THE REVERENCE, BRUTAL! www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Tue, July 19, 2016
LIVE! w/Natalie Hendry, Ben Searle And Meg Gallagher - Episode 50
The first of Three Live Podcast uploads! This episode features, Natalie Hendry (Lecturer and Researcher), Ben Searle (The Bad Times Podcast) and Meg Gallagher (Mixed Martial Artist). In this episode we discuss how having a normal/work/real life and a life in the alternative music scene coexist and influence our lives. BIG CHEERS to The Reverence Hotel, Young Henrys, everyone who came out and most of all to the guests for being a part of the episode. MORE TO COME STAY TUNED, MAD! www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Fri, July 01, 2016
Jess Locke - Episode 49
This week my guest is Jess Locke (of the band with the 'Band' at the end!), Jess came around for a chat and discussed growing up on the Central Coast of NSW, playing as a solo performer, and moving to Melbourne and playing in her band. Good chat, enjoy! REMINDER! LIVE PODCASTS - JULY 9 *Crowbar Brisbane*, JULY 16 *Reverence Melbourne* BE THERE, www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com for details.
Mon, June 06, 2016
Pat Fox - Episode 48
This week my guest is Pat Fox (Graphic Designer), Pat and I sat down for a great chat, that was unfortunately cut a bit short due to technical difficulties. However, here is the Graphic Design portion of the interview which was really interesting. Pat talks about concepts, working with bands like The Amity Affliction and how he got into the work in the first place. Check out Pat here: http://www.patfox.com.au/ Check me out here: http://www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com/
Tue, May 31, 2016
Dave Haley - Episode 47
This week my guest is Dave Haley (Psycroptic), Dave and I had a great chat about growing up in Tasmania, playing an obscure genre of music in a small town, touring and making a career out of playing drums. Love talking about Death Metal, love Brutal stuff! Check out Psycroptic here: https://www.facebook.com/psycroptic Check out my brutal shirts here: www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com
Mon, May 23, 2016
Pete Abordi - Episode 46
This week my guest is Pete Abordi (Level, No Apologies), Pete and I caught up after a show in Adelaide to talk about his new band Level, growing up in the Sydney Hardcore Scene and how that has influenced his life to this point. This chat was conducted in the great outdoors so (no) apologies for the sound quality at times. Had a good time doing this, love Pete and his bands! Check out Level here: www.facebook.com/levelhc Check out me here: www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Fri, May 06, 2016
Mo Wyse - Episode 45
This week my guest is Mo Wyse (Smith & Daughters), Mo came around and had a chat about growing up in Seattle, making the move to Australia, and starting businesses, as well as a whole heap of other chatter! This was a really fun one to record as I've been keen to chat with Mo about all of this for a while now, so listen, and enjoy! BRUTAL!
Thu, April 28, 2016
Tom Lanyon - Episode 44
This week my guest is Tom Lanyon (Ceres), Tom brought Burger Rings and Beers round and had a chat about growing up in the country end of Melbourne, being a young emo, and playing in a band later in life. This was a fun chat, and it was great to hear about how things are progressing for Ceres. Check it out! BRUTAL! Suss Ceres here: https://www.facebook.com/ceresband/ Suss me here: http://www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com/
Thu, April 21, 2016
Dave Jiannis - Episode 43
This week my guest is Dave Jiannis (Epitaph Records, Australia), Dave has a awesome history of playing in metal and hardcore bands in Australia and an interesting story of how he got into working in the music industry and turning that into a career. We talked all things In:Extremis, Within Blood and just loving metal in general - my perfect discussion, over some beers and this was the result! BRUTAL! NEW LIVE PODCASTS! CHECK OUT THE DATES AT WWW.OBLIVIOUSMAXIMUSPODCAST.COM Saturday July 9 - Crowbar Black, Brisbane (5pm, Free Entry) Guests: Innez Tulloch (Deafcult), Rodney Holder (Music Business Facts Podcast), Adrian Kelly (NMA Management) Music from Shane Collins Tinny Bar by Young Henrys --- Saturday July 16 - Reverence Hotel, Melbourne (2pm, $10) Podcast #1 guests: Natalie Hendry (Lecturer and Researcher), Ben Searle (The Bad Times Podcast), Meg Gallagher (Mixed Martial Artist) Podcast #2 guests: Bec Reato (Deathproof PR), Pat Fox (Graphic Designer), Jelena Goluza (Outright) Music from Hoodlum Shouts Cheap Tinnies from Young Henrys
Tue, April 05, 2016
Kane Hibberd - Episode 42
This week my guest is Kane Hibberd (PHOTOGRAPHY!), Kane came around to the new and improved Oblivious Maximus HQ to have a chat about growing up in the country, frothing on ACDC, becoming a photographer and his experiences working in the music industry. Great talk, and it's great to be back! Check out Kane's work at: http://www.theartofcapture.com/ Check me out at: http://www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com/ BRUTAL
Thu, March 10, 2016
Colin Young Returns - Episode 41
This week my guest is Colin Young (Twitching Tongues, God's Hate), my first return guest on this version of the podcast! Colin and I had a chat on Facetime about Twitching Tongues, Ghostbusters and I guess just growing up in general. This was a really fun conversation, and one that probably went a bit differently to what I expected, but am stoked with the outcome as always. Colin rules, so do Twitching Tongues and God's Hate, go buy both their most recent records and enjoy the podcast! Brutal!
Tue, March 01, 2016
Wil Wagner - Episode 40
This week my guest is Wil Wagner (The Smith Street Band), Wil came around and had a chat about growing up in a creative family, his love for Bruce Springsteen, and writing and creating music as a solo performer and with The Smith Street Band. This was a really fun chat, and was great to meet Wil properly and have a hearty discussion about music! Enjoy, BRUTAL! Check us on the other web: www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Wed, February 24, 2016
Emily Kelly - Episode 39
This week my guest is Emily Kelly (Deathproof PR), Emily has been working in the music industry for a considerable amount of time now, and has done some really cool things with her company Deathproof PR, who we have previously had the pleasure of speaking to her co-owner, Bec Reato! I thought it would be cool to catch up with Emily and discuss her side of things and how she found herself in the industry she is currently working in, and how her interest in music initially came about! Good chat, have a suss, brutal! Suss Deathproof PR here: http://www.deathproofpr.com.au/ Check me here: http://www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com/
Wed, February 03, 2016
Jules Rozenbergs - Episode 38
This week my guest is Jules Rozenbergs (The Bennies), Jules had me over for some food and beers for a chinwag about playing guitar, growing up and getting into music, and the new Bennies album 'Wisdom Machine'. This was a really fun conversation, so listen and enjoy! Check out The Bennies at: www.thebennies.com.au Check me out at: www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com BRUTAL
Thu, January 28, 2016
James Hartley - Episode 37
This week my guest is James Hartley, a talented photographer/film maker, currently working out of New York who has gone from his early beginnings filming his mates skating, to touring the world with Parkway Drive, and now working in Fashion. I caught up with Hartley over a couple drinks at The Napier Hotel in Fitzroy and discussed all of these things, and more! GIVE IT A SUSS! Check out Hartley's work here: http://hartleyphoto.net/ Check out my work here: www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Thu, January 21, 2016
Tyler Richardson - Episode 36
This week my guest is Tyler Richardson (Luca Brasi), Tyler and I caught up before Luca's sold out show at the Northcote Social Club to talk about growing up in Tassie, playing music with your friends, and trying to build your music when you're from a small town. It was a fun chat, and an awesome show. Check out Luca Brasi on their remaining 'Aeroplane' release shows with Endless Heights and Brawlers. For more info go to: facebook.com/lucabrasipunkrock And for Podcast stuff head to: obliviousmaximuspodcast.com BRUTAL
Mon, January 04, 2016
Alison Verhoeven - Episode 35
This week my guest is Alison Verhoeven (MY MUM!), I obviously speak to my Mum on a very regular basis, and although she doesn't have much to do with the music industry, she is a very interesting person who has been a huge influence and impact on my life, which is centred very heavily around music. We sat down in our hotel room on Boxing Day and had a chat about her upbringing, our family and raising me! I hope you enjoy the first episode for 2016, a lot more cool stuff to come! BRUTAL!
Tue, December 22, 2015
LIVE! w/Callum Preston, Matt Weston, Kane Hibberd and Patrick Galvin - Episode 34
The first ever Live Oblivious Maximus Podcast! Recorded at The Reverence Hotel on December 27th, 2015. Guests for this podcast are Callum, Matt and Paddy, all previous guests of the normal version of the pod, and Kane, a talented photographer! We got together to talk about being creative in the music industry, over a couple beers, some good food and air conditioning on this disgustingly hot day! Thanks so much to everyone for coming out, and to The Rev for having us. CHECK US OUT ON www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Wed, December 16, 2015
Sophie Benjamin - Episode 33
This week my guest is Sophie Benjamin (Sailormouth), Sophie works primarily as a Journalist, but also has a great past and present with playing music, and loving it as well! We talked about growing up in Queensland, working as a Journalist both in Radio and Online and how her obsession with Tori Amos came about. This was a fun episode to record, enjoy it! *Recommended listening food - Chocolate covered Scotch Fingers* LIVE POD IS TOMORROW NIGHT - THE REVERENCE HOTEL - 8PM - COME HAVE A HANG!
Wed, December 09, 2015
Wayne Slattery - Episode 32
This week my guest is Wayne Slattery (King Parrot), I caught up with Slatts in my podcast home away from home, the Commercial Club, had a couple beers and a chinwag about music, growing up in country Victoria and balancing constant riffing with real life! This was a fun one to record, so enjoy! LIVE PODCAST IS NEXT WEEK! 17th of December at the Reverence Hotel in Footscray, 8pm start, $5 on the door, come have a hang! BRUTAL
Fri, December 04, 2015
Michael & Robert Fitzsimmons - Episode 31
This week my guests are Michael and Robert Fitzsimmons (Life.Lair.Regret. Records), we discussed growing up in the Melbourne Hardcore scene, being banned from Ikea and having an impact on the scene that you grew up in as an adult. This was a really fun chat to have, enjoy it! 2 weeks til the first live podcast, tickets are available for $5 at, www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com #brutal
Wed, November 18, 2015
Emillie Reader - Episode 30
This week my guest is Emillie Reader (Meatlocker, Ultimatum), I've been wanting to chat with Emillie for a while about her involvement in the Melbourne Hardcore scene, working with the Sea Shepherd crew and being a big Hard Luck fan (Murph FOREVER). This was a fun talk and a great one to have for Episode 30! BRUTAL! Tickets for the live podcast on December 17 are available at www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com ! YIEW!
Fri, October 30, 2015
Taylor Young - Episode 29
This week my guest is Taylor Young (Twitching Tongues, Nails), I have been friends with Taylor for a while now, and since talking to his brother Colin earlier in the year for the podcast I've been meaning to get Taylor on to have a chat about his musical exploits as well as his life in and around metal and hardcore! Enjoy this conversation and go pick up Twitching Tongues new album 'Disharmony' available now on Metal Blade Records! BRUTAL www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Thu, October 22, 2015
Trad Nathan - Episode 28
This week my guest is Trad Nathan (Crowbar Brisbane), we sat down in the bar to have a chat about all things Crowbar as well as Trad's life growing up abroad, playing in bands like The Scare and The Amity Affliction and how all of these things have snowballed towards owning and operating a bar/venue and having a wonderful fiance and child too! This podcast is also available on YouTube in a video format, much shorter, but we thought it would be cool to get a glimpse of what we are talking about in one of Brisbane's best venues. Search Oblivious Maximus Podcast to find a sick video of myself and Trad having a chinwag. ENJOY! BRUTAL! For more, head to: www.obliviousmaximuspodcast.com
Mon, October 12, 2015
Gordy Forman - Episode 27
This week my guest is Gordy Forman (Frenzal Rhomb, Mindsnare), I have known Gordy for some time, and had the absolute pleasure of playing and touring with both Frenzal and Mindsnare over the last couple years, so thought it would be great to have him on for a chat. We did the podcast at the Box Hill RSL so excuse the rowdy punters in the beer garden! Enjoy! www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com - For live podcast tickets! https://www.facebook.com/events/792153837563585 - Event for Callum Preston's 'Back to the Future' Art show, mad!
Mon, October 05, 2015
Ryan Sim - Episode 26
This week my guest is Ryan Sim (Low Season), Ryan and I have been friends for a long time, and he is someone who I consider to have a very interesting outlook on music, and has a different perspective from my own on performing, writing, and existing in the alternative music scene here in Australia, so we talked about all of that! Enjoy! Tickets for the live podcast are on sale at: www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com BRUTAL
Mon, September 28, 2015
Luke Henery - Episode 25
This week my guest is Luke Henery (Violent Soho), with my couple days in Brisbane for podcast purposes, I caught up with Luke at Crowbar and had a couple beers and a chat about growing up in Brisbane, playing detuned guitars and everything Violent Soho - check it out! BRUTAL. Live podcast tickets are available now at: obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com THE BAD TIMES with Ben Searle: www.soundcloud.com/thebadtimespodcast
Mon, September 14, 2015
Josh Merriel - Episode 24
This week my guest is Josh Merriel (Short.Fast.Loud on Triple J), after speaking with Stu Harvey a couple months back I've been really keen to tee up a time with his replacement and we finally got onto it! Josh is a great dude and this was a fun chat, interesting to get his opinion on working on the show and on radio in general. Check it out! Tickets are available now for the upcoming Oblivious Maximus Podcast: LIVE! recording with Callum Preston, Kane Hibberd, Matt Weston and Patrick Galvin (with music from Jamie Hay and Liam White). You can get these at: www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com now! #brutal
Tue, September 08, 2015
Nigel Melder - Episode 23
This week my guest is Nigel Melder (Mindsnare), I have been meaning to get Nigel on for a while, and it finally worked out! We had a great chat about music, Nigel's experiences in the Melbourne Punk and Hardcore scene, and what its like to have worked your way into a career in the music industry. BRUTAL! GO SUSS: THE BAD TIMES with Ben Searle, Episode 1 online next week - www.facebook.com/thebadtimespod www.soundcloud.com/thebadtimespodcast
Thu, September 03, 2015
Ross Knight - Episode 22
This week my guest is Ross Knight (Cosmic Psychos), I had the absolute pleasure of heading out to Ross' farm to have a chat with him in his shed, drink some beers and get a bit of an insight into one of Australia's legendary rock bands. Ross is a really interesting dude with a ton of great stories, so this was a really fun conversation to record. Enjoy! Shirts and Stickers: www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com
Mon, August 24, 2015
Ben Searle - Episode 21
This week my guest is Ben Searle (Kissing Booth). Ben is a good friend of mine and a budding stand up comedian - so I thought it would be cool to have a different opinion and set of experiences featured on this week's episode from the last! As you can tell we are now back on iTunes, thanks to those who put up with the delay of posting and time off! Shirts and Stickers are online now at: obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com - check them out!
Mon, August 24, 2015
Tom Whalen - Episode 19
This week my guest is Tom Whalen (Washed Up Records, Stu and Tom's Podcast). Tom has been a contributing member in a number of different ways in the Melbourne Hardcore community for a long time now, so I thought it would be cool to have him on to chat about his experiences growing up in the musical environment he continues to contribute to, and chat about everything he's been up to of late! Enjoy! OM Shirts online now at: www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com
Mon, August 24, 2015
Bec Reato - Episode 18
This week my guest is Bec Reato (Deathproof PR), Bec has been working in the music industry in Australia for many years now, and has found herself in a lot of different jobs at different organisations, so I thought it would be cool to have her on the podcast to have a chat about her experiences thus far! We hear about all of this, plus get visited by a dog, and talk about Boats a lot. GOOD ONE! BRUTAL. Oblivious Maximus shirts online now at: www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com
Mon, August 24, 2015
Nicole Goodwin - Episode 17
We're back! This week my guest is Nicole Goodwin! Nicole is a really talented Photographer based in Melbourne, who has been taking photos at hardcore shows down here for the last 10 years. On top of going to every show in this city to take photos, she also runs at rad Zine called 'NRRRDS To The Front' and runs a small record label. How does she find time to do all this? Listen and find out! BRUTAL! Keep your eyes peeled for Issue 5 of NRRRDS coming soon, with a little interview with me in it, about this podcast! How good? Heaps. Also: www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com, suss a teeo!
Mon, August 24, 2015
David James Young - Episode 16
CROSSOVER PODCAST BRUTALITY! This week is a special mix up of the podcast, with my friend David James Young! Dave has his own podcast called 'All My Friends Are in Bar Bands' and we thought it would be sick to talk to one another, and share them to our respective listeners, to give some insight into one another. I had a great time having a chat with Dave at a pub in Sydney and the conversation was a ripper. Check it out! Check out DJY's podcast at: @amfaibb-podcast Check out our brand new shirts at: www.obliviousmaximus.bigcartel.com BRUTAL.
Mon, August 24, 2015
Matt Weston - Episode 15
This week my guest is Matt Weston (High Tension, The Nation Blue), Matt came around for a chat about his experiences working in the music industry as a filmmaker, musician and all around good time enthusiast. High Tension's new album 'Bully' is out July 10 on Cooking Vinyl. BRUTAL!
Mon, August 24, 2015
Nate Newton - Episode 14
This week my guest is Nate Newton (Converge, Doomriders, Old Man Gloom), Nate and I met when I Exist toured with Doomriders in Australia a couple years ago and I thought it would be cool to have another international voice on the podcast. We had a great chat about Nate's musical development, Converge and being a father. Enjoy!
Mon, August 24, 2015
Graham Nixon - Episode 13
This week my guest is Graham Nixon, owner and big boss dogg at Resist Records. Graham has been a really important and integral figure to the Australian Hardcore landscape through running his record store, his label and just being a good dude! I caught up with Graz in the shop for a chat about his relationship with music and some stuff to do with the label and store! Enjoy!
Mon, August 24, 2015
Meg Gallagher - Episode 12
This week my guest is Meg Gallagher, Meg is an accomplished MMA Fighter and someone who I've wanted to chat to for a while about her personal involvement with music and how this has impacted on her life, so here we are! Meg has a really interesting life story and one that I'm stoked I get to share a glimpse of for the internet. Enjoy!
Mon, August 24, 2015
Hellions - Episode 11
This week my guests are Hellions from Sydney, the band have just wrapped up a national tour with Enter Shikari and popped round for a chat about the band, their new album 'Indian Summer' and whatever else we could cram into the time they had. In this podcast we also hear two songs from their latest release, 'Creasy i) Styrofoam Lungs' and 'Nottingham'. 'Indian Summer' is available now thru UNFD. BRUTAL!
Mon, August 24, 2015
Stu Harvey - Episode 10
Back in a big way after a week off! This week my guest is Stu Harvey, Stu is the founder and former host of Triple J's weekly Punk and Hardcore program, Short.Fast.Loud. and more recently works as the Big Man on Campus/Co-Founder of Cooking Vinyl Australia. Stu has had a huge impact on the Australian alternative music scene for the last 20 years, and I'm stoked I got to sit and have a chat with him about it. Enjoy!
Mon, August 24, 2015
Clowns - Episode 9
This week my guests are Stevie and Jake from Melbourne Punk lords, Clowns. The lads came around to have a chat about their ripping new album 'Bad Blood' released earlier in the year on Poison City Records, as well as their recently completed US tour, and their upcoming Australian tour. We also hear a song from the dudes, 'Dead In The Suburbs' off the previously mentioned 'Bad Blood' record. ENJOY! BRUTAL!
Mon, August 24, 2015
Stu Manuell - Episode 8
This week my guest is Stu Manuell (Stu and Tom's Podcast), Stu has been doing his own podcast for the last couple months and I thought this would be a good chance to have a chat with him about it and get into his journey through Music, Religion and Straight Edge. You can find Stu's podcast on iTunes, so check it out! Enjoy!
Sun, August 23, 2015
Chris Mills - Episode 7
This week my guest is Chris Mills (Harm's Way, Wolfnote), Chris and I have known one another for quite a while and I have had the pleasure of touring with Harm's Way a couple times over the last couple years, so I thought it was only fitting to have him on the Podcast. We covered his introduction to music, the formation of Harm's Way and his career outside of the band, all interesting, all awesome. Enjoy!
Sun, August 23, 2015
Jelena Goluza - Episode 6
New Episode! This week's guest is Jelena Goluza (Outright) we had an awesome chat about her experiences growing up in Wollongong, her involvement in the punk and hardcore scene in Australia and her band Outright. Have a frothy, or a cuppa, and enjoy! BRUTAL!
Sun, August 23, 2015
Jamie Hay & Liam White - Episode 5
APOLOGIES FOR THE DELAY! This week is a big episode for firsts, dual interview and musical performance! My guests this week are Jamie Hay (A Death in The Family, Conation) and Liam White. We discussed Jamie's introduction to music, how he and Liam came to play music together, and then they had a big riff! Good chat, enjoy!
Sun, August 23, 2015
Callum Preston - Episode 4
This week my guest is Callum Preston, a brilliant Graphic Designer, Artist, Musician (Her Nightmare, Miles Away) and Restaurant Co-Owner. We had great chat about all of the above, and general silliness, and I drank beer, FANTASTIC! This is a long one, enjoy!
Sun, August 23, 2015
Colin Young - Episode 3
This week my guest is Colin Young (Twitching Tongues, God's Hate) we recorded this one over Facetime so excuse some funny audio, but it was a good chat about his bands, his life and his favourite places to eat lunch, have a listen! Brutal!
Sun, August 23, 2015
Jason Fuller - Episode 2
Episode #2! This week my guest is Jason Fuller (Blood Duster, The Ruiner, Goatsound Studios), ever wanted to hear a bit over an hour of conversation about Blood Duster, Metal and Recording with lots of profanities? I HAVE, so here it is. If you're easily offended, maybe skip this one, otherwise, enjoy! PS, the audio quality on this one isn't great, apologies in advance, these things happen when you start doing something for the first time, next one will be better!
Sun, August 23, 2015
Patrick Galvin - Episode 1
Oblivious Maximus number 1! Here I go, interviewing one of my best friends about his life in music and his amazing graphic design skills. Hopefully this first one isn't total garbage, enjoy!
Mon, August 17, 2015
Lochlan Watt - Episode 20
This week my guest is Lochlan Watt (Triple J's 'The Racket', Colossvs). Lochlan came around and had a chat about his experiences working in the music industry, playing in bands and contributing to the Australian Metal Community for a huge chunk of his life! Great conversation, enjoy!

Oblivious Maximus - Podcast

Traditional Ass Podding w/ Azzy and Searlo - Episode 164

Lessons on Punk, Magic & DJing w/ David Correos - Episode 163

Silly Boys are Back w/ Otis & Akira - Episode 162

Real Life Shit Talk w/ Jem & Josh of Speed - Episode 161

Back At It - Episode 160

3 Packets of Cheezels for Breakfast w/ Jordan Barr - Episode 159

On Tour? Or Just Living Here Now? w/ Martín Stewart - Episode 158

String Section Muck Around w/ Lachie & Dozer Of Fever Shack - Episode 157

Best Bestial Beasts w/ Micky & Ben Of Gaoled - Episode 156

What's Your Favourite Thing? w/ Robyn Challands - Episode 155

Lineup Who's Who w/ George & Nathan of Near Death Experience - Episode 154

End Of Year Knock Off LIVE! w/ Otis, Tenaya (Threshold), Luka Muller & Ginger Taylor - Episode 153

Enterprise Pitch Meeting w/ Bec & Todd Of Terminal Sleep - Episode 152

US Food Tour Recap w/ Otis & Pablo Of AWOL - Episode 151

Ben [ON TOUR] Zoom - Episode 150

Organised Hoarding w/ Ginger Taylor - Episode 149

We Went To Perth - Episode 148

Early Morning Guillotine w/ Luka Muller - Episode 147

Showing The Workings w/ Pondy & Josh of Secret World - Episode 146

James Hetfield's Betrothed w/ Dermott & Nathan of Horsepower - Episode 145

The Zen Of 10 Cans w/ Tenaya (Threshold) - Episode 144

Ben's Birthday - Episode 143

Searlo's Back w/ Otis T Bennie - Episode 142

Holding Court, Speaking Pipe w/ Pablo Barnes - Episode 141

Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is w/ Tom Maddocks - Episode 140

Silly Boys Are Epic w/ Otis And Akira - Episode 139

Reviving Bands, Booking Fests w/ Jake Zammit - Episode 138

Weed Leaf Grease Vs Jesus Toast w/ Our Carlson - Episode 137

Manifesting Punctuality w/ Sophie Jest - Episode 136

Garageband IS Punk w/ Ian Shelton - Episode 135

Lizzy Hurley's Mates w/ Elouise Eftos - Episode 134

Costuming Ideas Workshop w/ Cecilia Keane - Episode 133

Trestle Table Band Practice w/ Mikey Nolan - Episode 132

A Quick Zoom Call - Episode 131

Crew Rat Comedy w/ Alex Ward - Episode 130

Pet Shop Social Club w/ Keldon & Brandon of Knuckledragger - Episode 129

Top 3's Of 2024 (so far) - Episode 128

Mum, I Got On The Team w/ Nathan & Zac of Dizdain - Episode 127

Gettin' The Puppies Out w/ Al & Liam of World Of Joy - Episode 126

Metalcore Never Left w/ Lochlan Watt - Episode 125

Office Funny People w/ Prue Blake - Episode 124

Australia's First Rock Expert w/ Elouise Eftos - Episode 123

Critical Merch Feedback w/ Allan Stacey - Episode 122

Just Us Chatting - Mini Episode

Let's Go On A Factory Tour w/ Ginger Taylor - Episode 121

Tear 'Em To Bits w/ Otis & Pat Of AWOL - Episode 120

Top 5 Weeklies & Videoland w/ Callum Preston - Episode 119

Now With More Ben - Episode 118

Colin Young - Episode 117

Aidan Jones - Episode 116

Tim Maxwell - Episode 115

Monica Strut - Episode 114

Tom Maddocks - Episode 113

Marcus Tamp - Episode 112

Lee Jowono - Episode 111

Andrew Portelli - Episode 110

Chatting About Riffs - Episode 109

Ben Searle - Episode 108

Ryan Rainbro - Episode 107

Bo Lueders - Some Kind Of Monster - Episode 106

Tai Tate - Episode 105

Jamie Hay - Episode 104

Mark Boulton - Episode 103

Bo Lueders - Episode 102

Chloe Cox - Episode 101

Patrick Galvin - Episode 100

Joel Attenborough - Episode 99

Alec Faber - Episode 98

Tom Lyngcoln - Episode 97

Joel Birch - Episode 96

Danielle Chalmers - Episode 95

Shaun Allen - Episode 94

Adrian Kelly - Episode 93

Pat Shanahan - Episode 92

Todd Jones - Episode 91

Rory Beeforth - Episode 90

Stella Leung - Episode 89

Colin Young - Episode 88

Andy Dowling - Episode 87