Raw Tales And True

Ian Rilen was a larger-than-life Australian rock n' roll legend. To commemorate 20 years since his passing in 2006, we have renowned writer Clinton Walker and musicians Lucy Desoto and Kim Volkman, all whom knew Ian well, talking about the charismatic and mercurial man they remember and his musical impact. Additionally, we have some fans sharing some memories.

Johnny Mahogany opens up about the journey to and around appearing on one of Australia's first ever reality TV shows, and a bit about his travels and life in art. Then we have Brad B talking about some cool teachers that played a big role in shaping his life.

Harrison (H) tells us about the evolution of his annual and legendary party in Austin TX, and he also divulges of a love that, somehow and almost unbelievably, equalled his love of Van Halen. Regular storyteller Brad shares some hilarious tales from his most definitely misspent youth.

Two storytellers, both cousins. Jan talks about growing up in Sydney's colourful Woolloomooloo and becoming a cop and the life that followed. Corinne has some epic tanning disasters in the pre-sunsmart era, and some just as epic language fails in her long-time adopted home of Bavaria.

The strange and terrible saga of how Jungle Jay and his crew's journey up the Zambezi River, and beyond in southern Africa, ended up going horribly wrong. Did they anger the river gods with their debauchery? Luckily for listeners, Jungle Jay lived to tell the tale.