The show: Spring starts here. 911 rewind.

Eight years and one day since The Day The World Changed Forever™. It seems like a lifetime ago. Luckily we still have comedian David Cross to remind us of those bizarre days…

“I don’t think Osama bin Laden sent those planes to attack us because he hated our freedom. I think he did it because of our support for Israel, our ties with the Saudi family and our military bases in Saudi Arabia. You know why I think that? Because that’s what he fucking said! Are we a nation of 6-year-olds? Answer: yes.”
David Cross

And here is one of the weirdest things we remember from those strange days –  America:  A Tribute to Heroes where George Clooney (FTW?!?!?!?!?) wrangled America’s stars into fronting up to sing “America the Beautiful”. By the really nervous body language displayed by Al Pacino and Tom Cruise it seems likely that they did it at gun point. Or they were expecting a plane to land on the studio. After all, it was filmed on 21 September 2001…

Today’s playlist in full…

12pm – 1pm

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1pm – 2pm

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2pm – 3pm

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The show: Return of The Herb Whisperer

DJ Foundation - Paradise
DJ Foundation "Paradise" gatefold sleeve

Clutching a sackful of Soul Jazz CD’s and Rough Trade vinyl, The Herb Whisperer has finally returned from the UK. The pick of his purchases is the new DJ Foundation LP “Paradise” and today we played side one in it’s entirety.

For some reason we still have difficulty believing DJ Foundation lives in Mosul, but not as much difficulty as the man himself has living there. Listen to this SBS interview with Metal Postcard’s Sean Hocking to find out more.

Today’s playlist in full…

12pm – 1pm

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1pm – 2pm

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2pm – 3pm

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The show: Like NYC 1988 all over again. And The Girl from Pinacolada drops in to spin some tunes.

The Girl from Pinacolada really likes horses
The Girl from Pinacolada really likes horses

And here’s today’s playlist in full…

12pm – 1pm

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1pm – 2pm

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2pm – 3pm

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The show: Kept on the straight and narrow by Ladyfolk™ guest stars Kebabette and Lady Tulip

Kebabette and Lady Tulip on the jog wheels of steel
Kebabette and Lady Tulip on the jog wheels of steel

Thanks to Kebabette and Lady Tulip for dropping in for a Ladyfolk™ session. No – Ladyfolk™ is not the new Alt-Folk™ nor Feminine-AnCo™ – it just means glamorous tunes, ballsy rock, and no dubstep (because, apparently, ladies don’t like dubstep).

Far too many highlights from their she-lection to mention but Janelle Monae “Sincerely Jane”, Delorean “Big dipper” and Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head “Beard lust” really stood out.

More importantly, I am led to believe that some ladyfolk will be interested in Kebabette and Lady Tulip’s footwear for the show. So without further ado, here’s proof of what they wore…

Keeping it real - flats for daytime DJing...
Keeping it real - flats for daytime DJing...

Apologies: For those listening to the show or podcast, I apologise for the low voice sound levels. I had the mic a bit quiet and forgot to fade down the tracks in all the excitement of playing host to two guests with a fine music selection.

And here’s today’s playlist in full…

12pm – 1pm

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1pm – 2pm

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2pm – 3pm

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The show: No show today sorry…

Apologies. No show today. Fraserhead is away in Wellington and The Herb Whisperer is stranded in London after blowing all his cash (meant for his return airfare) on records at Spitalfields Market.

Never fear – we will be back in action next Saturday with a few special on-air guests to spice things up.

As a way of making it up to, get your fill of new music at The Guardian Music Weekly Podcast.

Or for even fresher tunes, subscribe and listen to Bill’s always entertaining Human Pleasure @ Hourly Rates podcast.