Recorded 12 February 2026

The Australian Mood: 50 Years Of Mental As Anything

Neil is joined by Peter O'Doherty of Australian new-wave and pop rock band, Mental As Anything, ahead of their upcoming perfomance at St Kilda Festival and a secret gig at the Punters Club.

As the band celebrates their 50th anniversary, Peter reminisces on the evolution of the band and the process of re-learning songs from nearly 50 years ago. He also discusses the band's new feature documentary, Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story, that delves into the group's art school beginnings and their transformation into a distinct cultural force within the Australian music scene.

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