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As at Thursday the 15th of October 2009 Near The End My, but my HTML is rusty... Just in case there's anyone still out there reading this in the hope of an update after 4 and 1/2 years - here it is. Yahoo is shutting down free Geocities sites so this monument to a time before Facebook, My Spazz, Youtube and Twitter will cease to be on October 26. One of the major things I wanted to do with this site, but never had the time or resources was to present show highlights. The 3RRR website has been doing this wonderfully well for the last couple of years now in ways I couldn't have dreamt of back when this was started in 1997. Here's the link on the off chance you don't know what I'm talking about - link. To the likes of O'Neil, Hughes, Elliott, O'Toole, Hatzis, Young, Wilson, Pang, Samson, Whanell, Shelton, Hardy, McCulloch, Safran, Creep, and Langbroek (and loads of people I've missed) who've all gone on to great success in their chosen fields - it was all because of me. You're very welcome. To Jason Quick and Chris Venville - wherever you are - thanks for the memories. Long may Fee reign behind the panel. Checkyoolaray! As at Saturday the 26th of March 2005 Look Out For... a) Players by Tony Wilson  "Tickets began to have qualms even in the instant that passed between the headbutt starting and the headbutt landing... Ex-footballer Ian 'Tickets' Thompson is the bad-boy darling of TV's top-rating sports show, 'Leather and Lace'. The more offensive he is, the more the fans love him. But how will a million viewers, not to mention the police, react to his unprovoked assault on a homeless man? More to the point, what about his trigger-happy employer, media tycoon Sir Barry Haynes? To Billy Nock, fading champion, icon of fair play and host of the dismally rating rival show, these are crucial questions. And when it starts to look like Tickets might get away with it, Billy is spurred to action... Tony Wilson's wickedly funny first novel does for the world of sports media what TV close-ups did for the squirrel grip. Players will grab you from the very first page and it won't let you go. " In stores now! All About Tony b) Fee on RockWiz tonight SBS - 9:00pm I think. c) Gerard's Comedy Festival Show - Just A Few Notes Find out all about it here d) A picture or two of the new addition - Bianca Celine Middlebrook born 31 Jan. e) A decent update. As at Thursday the 20th of January 2005 She Pee Got this forwarded from Fee yesterday. Female BDO attendees take note - if you can't be arsed waiting for the loo, give this a try.  In order to use the facilities, women at the ‘Shee Pee’ will be provided with complimentary P-Mates - disposable, leak-proof paper funnels which enable women to urinate easily while standing up. “The P-Mate is a convenient, hygienic, discreet solution to the long queues and other problematic circumstances which confront women, particularly at large events,” said Kees de Jong, Australian distributor of the P-Mate. “Even though the P-Mate is fast and simple to use, we know that many women will be trying out the P-Mate for the first time so we’ll have plenty of P-Mate hostesses at hand to provide guidance.” As at Thursday the 9th of December 2004 Oh Bee Oh Four Friday 10th December 2004 6-9am Big House, (Not real sure, but I think it's not far from Brunswick railway station). As at Friday the 26th of November 2004 F1 Only a couple of months late on my part, but Tom Shuring has supplied this most excellent link. As at Friday the 19th of November 2004 Draft With the draft on this weekend, some of you might remember this... 2004 Australian Radio Pre-Season Draft The Australian Broadcasting Authority’s investigation into 2UE’s salary cap breaches has taken a dramatic turn as a result of new evidence relating to money paid to former announcer Alan Jones. 2UE now looks certain to be stripped of crucial early draft picks as the ABA continues to gather information on at least six past and present broadcasters. The Authority has appointed representatives from an independent accounting firm to investigate the station’s books. The ABA has offered indemnities to 2GB’s Jones and John Laws in return for proof that the pair received under-the-table payments. A move to strip 2UE of draft picks would certainly provoke strong opposition from several radio stations, primarily 3AW, which just traded away its first-round draft pick (overall No. 4) as part of a complicated deal in which Triple R midweeker Johnny Topper became a highly paid conservative Sydney shock jock. In other trade news, a surprise result in the 2004 Australian Radio Pre-Season Draft landed John Laws in the hot seat as Triple R Breakfasters senior broadcaster. "I’m very much looking forward to working closely with Anthony Wilson and that Pang chappie, know what I mean?" Laws said of the surprise news. Triple R was caught napping after their first preference pick in the first round, 3AW’s Neil Mitchell, was snapped up by 3CR’s Dykes On Mics program. Meanwhile, Triple R’s Stephen ‘The Ghost’ Walker is planning for a move to Gold 104 in what could end up being a career boost for the veteran broadcaster. "I’m thrilled at the prospect of being able to play my natural game," The Ghost said. "I can’t wait to run the quiz and find out who at Southlands Shopping Centre really knows the name of Nick Cave’s first girlfriend’s dog’s previous owner’s double live album." Walker, at 927 years of age, is the oldest broadcaster to be snapped up in the first round of the draft, at pick 13, and brings a wealth of talent and knowledge about deleted ‘C’-sides from seminal Azerbaijani neo-funk goat hearders to the Hits ‘N' Memories specialists. The Ghost’s departure freed up room in Triple R’s salary cap to allow them a bold move in picking 2UE’s Stan Zemanek (No. 27) to co-host ‘On The Blower’ with Tony Biggs. Triple R’s Program Manager, Tracee Hutchison noted that "Biggsy’s not getting any quicker on his feet, and Stan can really assist in the vitriol department." Biggs was not available for comment, although was overheard mentioning "a big bucket of piss". Also Joining Triple R is Dr Doo-wop from PBS’s Malt Shop Hop as part of a complicated three-way deal that saw Tim Thorpe head to Magic 693 and Greg Evans join PBS’s Red Stink Of Metal program. Derryn Hinch also ended up with the Rs, though pundits are yet to be convinced of his ability to keep up with the pack on Friday afternoons at the Standard. In other moves: Ernie Sigley nominated for the draft but failed to attract any high-profile interest, other than a priority pick (No. 3 overall) from Radio for the Print Handicapped. Sigley was said to be ‘weighing up his options’ as the move to RPH, and hence the need to read the Financial Review live to air, could prove too daunting. Fee B-Squared’s release from duties on the Breakfasters after well-publicised concern about extra-radio affairs in eastern Europe has allowed her to make a fresh start at ABC Classic FM, in a straight swap with veteran broadcaster Clive Robertson. Robertson, earmarked for a utility role with ‘JVG Radio Method’, was pleased with his new lease on life, stating that "there are a number of quality broadcasters at the Rs who could teach me a thing or two about technique – audio or otherwise." Squared was circumspect about her opportunities to play Bach’s Fourth Concerto for Oboe and Distortion Pedal, Opus 1, in Morris Minor. Robert Jan, once thought untouchable by the Triple R powerbrokers, will make the now well-publicised move to 774 ABC Melbourne to spruce up the Coodabeen Champions. A source close to Zero G noted that "the franchise player, the favourite son, is expendable", while Jan is looking forward to assisting the Coodabeens in regaining an audience lost since moving back from 3AW. "I think Greg Champion needs to do more parodies involving Klingons and Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Jan said. News just to hand: The rumoured move of Bruce ‘Bruiser’ Berryman to Light FM 89.9 Melbourne Christian Radio has not borne fruit. Whipsers abound about Tony Biggs’ alleged disinterest in sharing host duties with Stan Zemanek, and is discussing proposals of going to Light FM to present their ‘Heathens and Beelzebub’ hour. Written by Danny Blay; supplied by Samuel Pang As at Friday the 12th of October 2004 Vale CV Our deepest condolences to the family of Chris Venville - former Breakfaster and host of Into The Void - who sadly passed away last Friday. As at Tuesday the 25th of October 2004 Grannysaurus here!  Now available from Readers Feast in Swanston street, The Little Bookroom in Elizabeth Street, Readings in Lygon St, Borders in Lygon St, Myer City, Cut Paw Paw Music, Books in Sydney Road, The Brunswick Street Bookstore, and Dymocks in Collins street As at Friday the 8th of October 2004 Grannysaurus where? Had a look for Tony Wilson's Grannysaurus Rex in Angus and Robertson's the other day. Not a sausage in the city, nor any other store. Hardly surprising when Tony's own publisher has a profile on him - but not his book! Think there might be a 'creative differences' split brewing... As at Wednesday the 6th of October 2004 Hey, did somebody step on a duck? Sad news that Breakfasters favourite Rodney Dangerfield passed away at the age of 82. Full story. And on a lighter note Happy Birthday to the missus! As at Tuesday the 28th of September 2004 Bits Tony Wilson's Grannysaurus is released on October 1. John Safran vs God on DVD is out October 20. So go buy 'em 'you Dorito eating fuck!' As at Friday the 3rd of September 2004 Quote of the Week Fee - "Dicks, mate." As at Monday the 23rd of August 2004 Radiothon The Thon is over for another year, but you can still subscribe - and how could you not subscribe to a station of such luminaries as Tony 'Headgear' Wilson, Fee 'Hook & Cook' B-Squared and Suzie 'I'm Talking' Morris-Ashton.    As at Tuesday the 20th of July 2004 TISM Barbara has brilliantly MP3ed the TISM interview from last Friday. Check it out with some Comm Cup pics here. As at Monday the 19th of July 2004 Frenzel Rhomb vs. Kyle & Jackie O This link to an MP3 file landed in the Inbox late last week. Listen as two sad individuals try desperately to insist they have any sort of relevance. As at Friday the 25th of June 2004 Community Cup It's back again at the Junction Oval, Sunday June 27. 10:45- Juniors game 12:00- The Killjoys 1:15- Paul Kelly and the Boon Companions 2:15- National Anthem performed by TISM 2:30- Coin toss by Mayor Dick Gross, and BIG GAME between the Megahertz and Rockdogs Half time - Magic Dirt Gold coin donation to get in. Bring the kids and the dog. Plenty of pies and piss. And most of all see Tony Wilson, The Super Size O, Ant B-Squared, Ant B-Squared's mongrel mo, Chenoa (Fee the Younger) and Sam Pang (weather permitting) ALL IN ACTION!!! As at Thursday the 3rd of June 2004 Jackson, Action Jackson Tricia and Matt travelled to Bishop in California to track down the one and only - ACTION JACKSON!   With thanks to Sam As at Monday the 24th of May 2004 Uprrrooted! Blue and roots all in aid of the Move Your RRRs campaign. Check out the press release. Gus the Magic Actor In the meantime have a singalong with this... Gus the magic actor, worked on mike 3 And frolicked in the morning mist, with Antoiney and Fee All the Rs subscribers, loved that rascal Gus They even named his barbecue The Barbasaurus Oh, Gus the magic actor, worked on mike 3 And frolicked in the morning mist, with Squaredy Cat and me Gus the magic actor, loves Zero G And every day he’d make us laugh, and choke on our coffee From marshmallows to stripping, he’d brighten up our day, Though we’d sometimes start to panic at, the things that he would say Like that copper Dennis Tanner, ‘He killed her’ Angus claimed ‘Allegedly!’ we all yelled out and no-one was defamed. Oh Gus the magic actor, worked on mike 3 He’s bonded with Wayne Arthurs pissed, and knows Bograt stories Gus the Magic actor, loves Zero G And every day he’d make us laugh, and choke on our coffee The show might last forever, but not so each of us As an actor and an artist first, we struggled to keep Gus One grey day it happened, Angus Sampson came no more For Gus that mighty actor had a new world to explore Our lips did shake with sorrow, and his lip did the same Though his lips were ginormous, and put our lips to shame We’ve lost our third banana, he’s headed down the road, But we’ll be there beside him if, he wins a Golden Globe. Oh Gus the magic actor, worked on mike 3 And frolicked in the morning mist, with Antoinee and Fee Gus the magic actor, loves Zero G He’ll certainly be sorely missed, by the Rs community As at Thursday the 8th of April 2004 Farewell Angus A fantastic show to send off Angus this morning with Harland Williams popping in and Tony Wilson singing a heartfelt Gus The Magic Actor. I did remind you to listen! Hello Forster  As at Wednesday the 7th of April 2004 Angus' last Make sure you're tuned in tomorrow for Angus' final Breakfasters show! Sam Pang back on board next Tuesday As at Wednesday the 24th of March 2004 What happens when you don't check your e-mail... You miss things like links to Whiplash the Rodeo Monkey. Something more recent Breakfasters. Adam Elliot. Oscar. Pictures. Quote of the Week Anything to do with Ross Noble's pronunication of 'plums'. As at Thursday the 18th of March 2004 "I'd like to thank the Academy..."  "...oh yeah, and Adam Elliot for passing his Harvie Krumpet Oscar around." As at Tuesday the 16th of March 2004 Angus As Fee mentioned yesterday Angus will only be returning briefly to the Breakfasters before leaving for good. He's getting all famous and in-demand now so won't be able to devote sufficient time to 3RRR. He's still working on You and Your Stupid Friend, which is written by Dave O'Neil and Mark O'Toole, and will hopefully be better received than Take Away. Also hopefully Angus will go from strength to strength and recieve the accolades he richly deserves. Sam Pang will take a week off when Angus comes back in the week leading up to Easter, then be back on permanently afterwards. John 'The Big O' Origlasso will continue with the Friday sports segment. Hopefully we will get some parting tales of the Bog Rat. As at Tuesday the 9th of March 2004 The Intrepid Ms. Fee This year's Intrepid Trip sees Fee leading an expedition to Europe encompassing Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. The departure date is 20 September, so plenty of time to save up, and no doubt there will be more on air info so stay tuned. Classic Breakfasters And speaking of staying tuned, Phabulous Phil Wales has uploaded streaming audio files of the Lost My Heart Breakfasters broadcast, featuring Chris Hatzis, Stratos, Denise Hylands, Stephen Downes, James the Hound Dog, Kate Langbroek and a veritable plethora of others. Check it out! Always remember... Stuff sounds more important with Carmina Burana. As at Tuesday the 12th of February 2004 Spin Me A Laaaaaandmaaaaaaaaass This mornings was Panama-ah-oh-oh-oh-oh! Flipbits I did actually make a website resolution this year to keep Flip's recipes up to date, but promptly broke it last week 'cos I was too busy at work, or some similar excuse. Anyway, they could be appearing on the official Triple R website shortly, so watch this space. And always remember - It's all about portion control. As at Friday the 6th of February 2004 Back again ...for another year. The big news at the moment is the 'I Lost My Heart To Triple R' weekend which is on from Friday Feb 13 to Sunday Feb 15, and is all set to be a cracker! Breakfasters will air 6am to 9am on Saturday the 14th and feature a blistering line-up of Chris Hatzis, Stratos, Santo (on the phone), Denise Hylands, TV Eye, Richard Neal, Stuart Round, TS, Scardies, James Young, Kate Langbroek, Mark O'Toole, Chris V and John Safran. Plus there's such gems returning as the Coodabeen Champions, Punter to Punter, Danger Low Brow, The Cheese Shop Tapes, Fast Fictions, Osso Booko, Crud and Cuz doing a graveyard with Paint The Town Clear Gloss. Find out more here and here. In other news, Sam Pang is filling in for Angus Sampson who is off for 6 or 7 weeks starring in the film 'You and Your Stupid Friend' - written by Dave O'Neil (dunno if he co-wrote it with the Crackman). As at Sunday the 14th of December 2003 Christmas O/B Pictures from Friday's O/B are now up. As at Tuesday the 9th of December 2003 RRR's Moving TRIPLE R TO MOVE TO BRUNSWICK ! Triple R is delighted to announce that it will be moving to Brunswick in mid 2004 having successfully purchased a building at auction yesterday, Thursday December 4 th . The new premises are located at 217 – 221 Nicholson St Brunswick (corner Blyth St. ) and offer Triple R the opportunity to build a permanent home for broadcasting and live-to-air performances. The building is located at the end of the Nicholson St. tramline with easy access to the city and adjoining suburbs. The station will soon be launching a special Triple R Lifetime Subscription package that includes a substantial donation to the House of RRR's to assist with purchase and relocation costs in 2004. ‘The purchase represents a major step in Triple R's history and development and for the first time we'll have the opportunity to create permanent studios and facilities suited to our unique style of broadcasting', said Station Manager, Kath Letch. ‘Of course, like all new home owners, we're a little nervous about the very large mortgage, but we're also feeling very positive about the move and the indications of support from our loyal listeners and volunteers', said Kath. Triple R will be planning for relocation into the new premises early next year and commencing construction in late March 2004. Press release from Triple R Website As at Friday the 6th of December 2003 OB Wan Kenobi Two OB's coming up. Barbeque Day this Sunday from 12-4pm at the Rooftop Cafe, 25 Victoria St, Fitzroy. Listen to Eat It, The Spin, and JVG, while tucking into barbie cuisine and christening the Barbasaurus. PLUS the Breakfasters Christmas OB, next Friday 6-9am (watch this space for venue). As at Tuesday the 18th of November 2003 Spin Me A Laaaaaandmaaaaaaaaass This morning's was Antarctica. IQ Test Look out for Ant B Squared on channel 9 tonight with Eddie McEverywhere and that other no-talent. Bollywood As something of a Bollywood officianado, I highly recommend Devdas (pretty downbeat for Bollywood, but worth it for the fantastic Dolare Dolare dance sequence alone), Saathiya (fairly light and fluffy, but looks excellent), and best of all Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (great cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Amitabh Bachan and the utterly brilliant Kajol plus top songs). Melodrama and music out the wazoo!!!!! Cinema Nova. Birthday Happy Birthday to me and Angus's dad for tomorrow. As at Thursday the 13th of November 2003  As at Tuesday the 11th of November 2003 Spin Me A Laaaaaandmaaaaaaaaass This morning's was India. (Only fair) All about Tom Moody Tom Moody, Tom Moody, Tom Moody, or Tom Moody. As at Friday the 30th of October 2003 Tony and vowels To celebrate Tony Wilson's birthday tommorrow we present - courtesy of the legedary Garry - countries and their vowel to consonant ratio. 41 countries have more vowels, 54 have the same, 128 have less... Guinea 4 (2/3) Ethiopia 5 (5/8) Palau 3 (3/5) Nauru 3 (3/5) Mauritania 6 (3/5) Macau 3 (3/5) India 3 (3/5) Haiti 3 (3/5) Guadeloupe 6 (3/5) Aruba 3 (3/5) Equatorial Guinea 10 (10/17) Saudi Arabia 7 (7/12) Vanuatu 4 (4/7) Uruguay 4 (4/7) Ukraine 4 (4/7) Tunisia 4 (4/7) Somalia 4 (4/7) Romania 4 (4/7) Nigeria 4 (4/7) Namibia 4 (4/7) Liberia 4 (4/7) Jamaica 4 (4/7) Georgia 4 (4/7) Estonia 4 (4/7) Eritrea 4 (4/7) Ecuador 4 (4/7) Croatia 4 (4/7) Bolivia 4 (4/7) Austria 4 (4/7) Armenia 4 (4/7) Algeria 4 (4/7) Albania 4 (4/7) Venezuela 5 (5/9) Nicaragua 5 (5/9) Mauritius 5 (5/9) Macedonia 5 (5/9) Lithuania 5 (5/9) Indonesia 5 (5/9) Guatemala 5 (5/9) Australia 5 (5/9) Guinea-Bissau 7 (7/13) As at Tuesday the 28th of October 2003 Spin Me A Laaaaaandmaaaaaaaaass This morning's was Pakistan. Quote of the Week "Yeah I know. You told me this morning." - Tony Wilson after Fee mentioning Radiohead was touring and Tony not realising they were still on-air after doing his Alex P Keaton-esque push away from the desk. As at Tuesday the 7th of October 2003 Fringe Whodunnit Angus is starring in this weeks live 'Whodunnit?' radio show. Can't remember the name off hand, but the details are the same as last week's show (see below). No Fee this morning, pulling up short after last nights Radiothon Volunteer Party. She'll be back on board tomorrow. And Happy Birthday to the First Lady for yesterday. As at Friday the 3rd of October 2003 Pics Just in case you forgot what they looked like during the week off, there's some more pictures of Radiothon here, here, and here. Gerry As part of the Fringe Festival again this year they're running some live 'Whodunnit' radio shows on 3RRR. I caught a couple of these last year and they were great. Gerard is starring in 'What The Butler Didn't' which is being broadcast live this Sunday at 7:00pm. The synopsis is: There's been a murder at a famous country house. The only suspects are the entire staff and three hundred butlers. There's only one man who can solve this case, his name is Jones: Fatality Jones. He's smart, resourceful and currently trapped in a freezer. How will it all end? Gerard stars as Fatality Jones with Justin Kennedy and Jayne Tuttle as everybody else. You can go see it live from 6pm at 141 Johnston St Fitzroy. Adults $15, Concession $12, Kids $10. As at Friday the 22nd of August 2003 Bert Pics A dozen or so screencaps from the Breakfasters appearance on GMA last Friday are now online here. As at Wednesday the 20th of August 2003 Radiothon Pics Some snaps from this morning's show can be found here. As at Thursday the 14th of August 2003 Bert?! Tomorrow, on or about 10:45am flick over channel 10 to GMA and see Gabrielle Gaté cook up some gnocchi and a plum dessert for the Breakfasters before Patti turns up! Of course do all this AFTER you've subscribed. As at Friday the 8th of August 2003 Welcome Not trying to get all Buddha on yo ass, but the universe seems to move in cycles. After Jason's untimely passing last week, the former object of this website's affection, Kate Langbroek has given birth to her first child yesterday. Lewis Jan Lewis (!) was born at the Freemason's Hospital yesterday morning. Biggest of big congrats to Kate and Peter and happy birthday to Kate for today. As at Thursday the 31st of July 2003 Vale It is with great sorrow that I must inform you that longtime 3RRR fan and contributor to this website, Jason Quick, lost his long and brave battle with a brain tumour yesterday morning. Jason was an extrememly passionate fan of the station and a great bloke who helped me out with the site on occasions too numerous to mention. Our thoughts are with his wife Katie and their children at this time. Sign the Guestbook View the Guestbook 
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