Tori calls in from Arizona to relisten and reflect on one of her peak life experiences: Crowded House at the Paramount Theatre, Denver, March 25, 1994. Performances include Kare Kare, Whispers & Moans, Love You Till The Day I Die, Hole In Yhe R

Ep 53. Let The Melody Reign Again (A Gravity Stairs Communal Album Review)

24 days ago 1h 12m

240 listeners unite! A selection of the Finn community's finest join forces to share their initial impressions and predilections towards the new Crowded House album Gravity Stairs. What a pleasure this episode was to make with you all. Thank yo

EP 52 - Purple Weddings, Red Breakfasts (Dublin, Olympia Theatre 2014, part 2 of 2)

May 26th, 2024 1h 27m

Chris and Louis give the run down on the second half of Neil Finn's marathon show at the Olympia Theare, Dublin on the 2014 Dizzy Heights tour. Performances include: Pinapple Head, It's Only Natural, Fall At Your Feet, Recluse, Driving Me Mad,

Ep 51 - A sad little testament to the state of Dublin (Dublin, Olympia Theatre 2014, part 1 of 2)

May 3rd, 2024 1h 5m

Louis from Brighton returns to the show to breakdown the marathon length performance that was Neil Finn on the Dizzy Heights tour at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, 30 April 2014. Included performances include: black and white boy, message to my

Ep 50 - Symbiosis (Leigh Sawmill Cafe 2008 part 2)

Apr 15th, 2024 1h 1m

Part 2 of chatting Crowded House at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 February 2008 with Luke from Welly. Performances include: when you come, twice if your lucky, either side of the world, everything is good for you, something so strong, not the girl

Ep 49 - Guilty of dismissing Intriguer (Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 Feb 2008, part 1of 2)

Mar 31st, 2024 1h 3m

Luke dials in from Wellington to reexamine Intriguer and explore recordings from Crowded House at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 February 2008. Performances include: The only way to go is forwards, Falling dove, Beautiful life, Isolation, Turn it ar

Ep 48 - Came out like Superman (Charitable performances & Global Citizen Melbourne 2024)

Mar 11th, 2024 1h 37m

Adam dials in from Baltimore to explore Neil Finn songs and performances associated with charitable causes. Performances include Find Your Way Back Home (Fang Radio 2020), The Rock Party - Everything To Live For (studio version), Ray Of Hope (R

Ep 47 - Four Strings Of Pure Sex (GLR, London 1996)

Feb 11th, 2024 1h 13m

Miles dials in from Shoreditch to reflect on that one time in 1996 when Crowded House played their final gig before breaking up; his workplace, the basement studio at Greater London Radio! The show went down on June 21 1996. Performances includ

Ep 46 - Cushions on the floor (Sydney 2014)

Jan 21st, 2024 1h 10m

Liam dials in from Brisbane to talk about the atmospheric merits of the Dizzy Heights record and live band. Liam's beloved miniature anvil takes us on a detour to Neil performing 'song of the lonely mountain' from the Hobitt premiere (Wellingto

Ep 45 - L'esprit de l'escalier (NYC Bowery Ballroom 1998 pt 2)

Jan 7th, 2024 44m 48s

Patricio from Buenos Aires returns for more Neil Finn at the Bowery Ballroom, NYC 23 November 1998. Performances include Burning Water, Spirit of the stairs, She will have her way, Better be home soon. Episode Cover: Pinapple Head by Carl Hedle

Ep 44 - There Goes Breakfast (NYC Bowery Ballroom 1998)

Dec 25th, 2023 53m 17s

Patricio dials in from Buenos Aires to talk solo acoustic Neil Finn at the Bowery Ballroom, New York City 23 November 1998. Performances include Mean to me, Faster than light, Pinapple head & Truth. As mentioned , you can stream or buy your hum

Ep 43 - Made The Elephants Grind (Sydney 2018)

Nov 26th, 2023 58m 6s

Andy dials in from Virginia to talk Lightsleeper and share highlights from the Liam & Neil Finn show from Taronga Zoo in Sydney 2018. Performances include: Better To Be, Meet Me In The Air, Private Universe, Any Other Way, Hold Her Close.You ca

Ep 42 - Big Ritzy Constellation (NYC 1991)

Nov 12th, 2023 1h 15m

Bridging from last episodes' Swiss magic, Si leads us through a Crowded House show just a few short weeks later at the Ritz, New York City 26 November 1991. Performances include: There goes god, Into temptation, Whispers and moans, Hole in the

Ep 41 - Fuck Switzerland! (Switzerland 91, Part 2 of 2)

Oct 30th, 2023 50m

Si from Devon is back for part 2 of Crowded House live in Switzerland October 28 1991. Performances include: Don't Dream It's Over, Sister Madly, How'm I Gonna Sleep, I See Red/The Weeping Song, Better Be Home Soon.Listener cover: Message To My

Ep 40 - Grolsch! (Switzerland 91) Part 1 of 2

Oct 15th, 2023 1h 8m

Si dials in from Devon UK to share his Finn related origin stories and sing the praises of Crowded House live in Switzerland October 28 1991. Performances include: Tall Trees, Fall At Your Feet/Same Language As Me, World Where You Live, All I A

Ep 39 - Swimming Up Stream (MTV Unplugged 1990)

Oct 1st, 2023 42m 54s

Chris makes an episode inside a bubble of Tim Finn gratitude. Performances include Crowded House & Tim Finn MTV Unplugged rehersal 28 march 1990: When You Come, Four Seasons In One Day, Show A Little Mercy. MTV Unplugged broadcast: Not Even Clo

Ep 38 - Smurfs Suck! (Fillmore 1996)

Sep 17th, 2023 1h 18m

Louis from Brighton dials in for round 2! We share performances highlights and our wandering thoughts from the Finn Brothers show at the Fillmore, San Francisco on 15 July 1996. Songs include: Only Talking sense, Angels Heap, Time for A Change,

Ep 37 - Film Talk (West 54th St, NYC 1998)

Sep 6th, 2023 59m 41s

Louis dials in from Brighton for a deep dive into Neil Finn's performance on Sessions At West 54th Street in NYC 1998. Performances include: Don't Dream It's Over, Astro, Loose Tounge, Souvenir, She Will Have Her Way & Truth.You can significant

Live Selections Volume 1

Aug 27th, 2023 1h 19m

A curated playlist of Neil Finn performance highlights and curiosities featured in the 240 podcast so far. The tracks have been lightly mastered by Chris for consistency in volume and dynamics given the original audio tracks come from a wide ra

Ep 36 - Guyliner (Miscellaneous Performances)

Aug 20th, 2023 59m 48s

Michelle dials in from Adelaide and shares her Finn related memories and associations. Stemming from the performances we talk everything from The Beatles, Aussie TV, creativity, dream premonitions, to the merits of songs written by kids (there

Ep 35 - Avalanche on 7 (Homebake, Sydney 2005)

Aug 6th, 2023 59m 49s

Chris drinks a box and shares his highlights from a gloriously anthemic Finn Brothers performance headlining Homebake in Sydney on 3 December 2005. Performances include: Mean To Me, Nothing Wrong With You, I See Red, Dirty Creature, Poor Boy, W

Ep 34 - Born Theatre (NYC 2023)

Jul 23rd, 2023 40m 10s

Andy and Chris explore Dreamers Are Waiting & beyond by diving into recordings from the Beacon Theatre 2023 in New York. Performances include: Start of Something (Auckland soundcheck March 2021), Life's Imitation, Oh Hi, The Howl, To The Islan

Ep 33 - Andy's A Real Pecker-Head (Mansfield 1987)

Jul 9th, 2023 1h 5m

Andy Lacatell dials in from Richmond Virginia to walk us through his Crowded House experiences. His first show took place in Mansfield at the Great Woods Performing Arts Centre on 17 September 1987....and wouldn't you know it, we have a decent

Ep 32 - Flights Of Fangcy (Fang Radio Solo Acoustic)

Jun 25th, 2023 1h 9m

The final installment exploring Neil Finn's solo live performances on Fang Radio. Performances include Dirty Creature, Love You Till The Day I Die, Isolation & Won't Give In. As you have come to expect on Fang Radio focused episodes, my North

Ep 31 - Fanging Out (Fang Radio Solo Acoustic)

Jun 11th, 2023 1h 1m

Episode 31 - Fanging Out. Live performances include: Love you till the day I die, Love is emotional, Last day of June & Astro. Performed solo by Neil Finn live from home on Fangradio 2020 & 2022. Rob dials in from Richmond UK to give his take o