Mister Brisbane: Recent Episodes
Brett Debritz
As heard on Reading Radio, Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz read and discuss the weekly Mister Brisbane newsletter.
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Last but not least, the final Mister Brisbane reading by Brett Debritz. Stay tuned for something new.
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Brett Debritz reads the newsletter that asks: "Which crazy town-planning or development idea would you want to reverse?"
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Why I'm having second thoughts about Brisbane 2032.
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Naming names, the Way to go (or not) and my welcome to the dark, sorry, south side
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Cruisin', lovin' and rememberin'. And why not bring back Warana?
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Why I can't cruise. What's wrong with kids today? And why are some people unkind? Ep 48
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Brett Debritz contemplates loneliness, being alone and buying an iPad. Ep 47
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Where I resist baked products, wonder who names their houses these days and, as a bonus, share some secrets about Thailand. Ep 46
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Where I get a pizza the brand-name action, become a dating superstar and answer your questions about cruises. Ep 45
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Is the island life for me? And why do we celebrate Christmas in July? Ep 44
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Not the meaning of life, the universe and everything. Ep 42.
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Brett Debritz drives to Ipswich, turns back and contemplates: are our CBDs in danger of becoming ghost towns? Ep 42
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Brett Debritz asks: is it the Shorncliffe Pier or the Sandgate Pier? Does it matter? Ep 41
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Brett Debritz says: "I've done my bit to stop the pandemic. What about you?" Also: what's a smart pole? Ep 40.
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Brett Debritz is boxing up his life and starting over. And other stories. ep 39
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Brett Debritz asks: "Would you like hardware with that?"
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Brett Debritz reads from the Mister Brisbane newsletter: Out with the old, in with the new. And why I hate supermarket self-service.
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The one where Brett Debritz drinks beer and exposes all the online romance scams. Ep36
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Brett Debritz on romance scams, rail grinding and why travel is better than TV. Ep 35.
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As heard on Reading Radio, the newsletter that does the talking for you. Ep 34.
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Brett Debritz reads about railway stations, radio stations and road safety. Ep 33
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Brett Debritz goes on the shopping trip he had to have. And other things. Ep 32
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Brett Debritz's car-park capers, a lament about suburban renewal, and an online encounter with a Monty Python star. Ep 31
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Brett Debritz on cruises, comedy, radio and retro. Yes, it's the difficult 30th episode.
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The rules that determine a building's heritage status, some radio history and settling the am-pm debate. Ep 29.
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Brett Debritz gets up early, drives through the Valley, and ponders pokies, time, food and seasoning. Ep 28.
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Brett Debritz discovers Brisbane's lost cities, towns and shires, listens to the radio and discusses your feedback. Ep 27
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Brett Debritz reveals how to eat morning tea, how to curse politely, and where to go Ep 26
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Brett Debritz suggests some reasons to be cheerful, searches for celebrities, and forgets the know-nothings Ep 25
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Brett Debritz reads from the latest Mister Brisbane newsletter and revisits his interview with Paul Hogan. Ep 24
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Brett Debritz talks about our city, cabaret and cars, and "Blast from the Past" puts the spotlight on Lee Mack and Ben O'Donoghue. Ep23
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It's the end of an era as Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson talk about a Maps mystery, disappearing Brisbane, feedback and a fond farewell. Ep 22
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson talk about the things we take for granted and the secret books we're not allowed to see. Ep 21
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson put 2020 in the bin, remember state censorship, reorder restaurant etiquette, and discuss their plumbing. Ep 20
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz discuss Brisbane's new parkland, Spencer's tiny TARDIS, seasonal treats and semantics. Ep 19
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz discuss potential new Olympic sports, happy places, how to draw a train and what's worth watching. Ep18.
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson discuss the story everyone in Brisbane should know, support our local brewers and remember the rain. Ep 17
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson revisit the Valley, unwrap the chocolate-bar paradox, check out a new streaming service, and more! Ep 16
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz discuss Brisbane's best views, the taste of summer and the dilemma posed by street art, and deal with a bulging mailbag. Ep 15
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson discuss wasteful name changes, movies about our heroes, alternative radio stations and the mystery of the Courier-Mail clock Ep 14
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson talk about talk radio, bad ride-share moments, museums and meeting places. Ep 12.96
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz on Brisbane's best odours, Guy Fawkes fireworks, the return of live theatre and how podcasts (except this one) are too long. Ep 12
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson are joined by Natalie Bochenski to discuss World Expo 88 and radio stardom, and ask: Are they playing my song? Ep 11
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz talk about doing the right thing when donating to charity, giving a Fourex about the Milton brewery, Brett's romantic secret, and some musical memories. Ep 10
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Has Brisbane got talent? Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz say a resounding Yes to that. Also, the composer who stole from himself, why Pachelbel is still top of the pops, and finding love at the Pancake Manor. Ep 9
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We ask: are Queenslanders a breed apart? Also Spencer's Sizzler secret, Brett's encounter with Sacha Baron Cohen, a call to update those old football songs, and your feedback. Ep 8
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson remember the man with a chook on a stick, challenge the NRL ref's decision, and suggest a theatre version of Gogglebox. Ep 7
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz delve deeper into the stench at the new cruise terminal, revisit the Prince Consort and ask whose TV news do you choose? Ep 6
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz chat about games, quizzes and Brisbane radio, and up the ante on places like other places. Ep 5
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Brett Debritz and Spencer Howson talk about Big Things, home movies and retreating from Twitter. Ep 4
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz ask: is the Brisbane Festival returning to its roots? Also: saving old TV shows, celebrating during Covid and your comments. Ep 3
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Spencer Howson and Brett Debritz talk about chilled-out cane toads, a new way to look at TV shows and search for the "Brisbane of the west". Ep 2
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Spencer Howson hosts and chats with Brett Debritz, who reads from his Mister Brisbane newsletter. This week: A tale of two cities, media movements and a call from my MP. As heard on Reading Radio. Ep 1
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