Birdman goes wild

 

The last few days I have driven to work. I feel guilty but I also do love to feel the hum of an engine under me. Even if it is a Nissan Pulsar.

Anyway, this does mean I listen to breakfast radio. Earlier I said that if I could, I would marry The New Yorker. I stay true to that vow, but it's entirely possible I'd have a steamy affair with ABC National Radio.

 

I was a passionate listener of Radio New Zealand National while living in Aotearoa. In fact I recall a housemate in New Zealand once saying to me 'I heard two male voices coming from your room this morning - do you have something to tell me?". To which I replied "Uh huh. It was Geoff Robinson and Sean Plunket". (Radio NZ 'Morning Report' presenters. They were on my radio. Not my bed)". (Funny story about Sean Plunket, he once announced his newly discovered Italian ancestry in his work office saying something like, 'Who'd thought! I'm a Count!" to which some smart alec replied "Sure there's an 'o' in that?").

 

So yes, I love Breakfast with Fran Kelly, the AM team and the wonderfully witty Warwick Hadfield. But my favourite morning radio is BIRDMAN GOES WILD on RRR at 8.15am Thursday mornings.

 

Birdman, Sean Dooley, is a comedian, writer and a twitcher. What a bloody perfect mix.  This week he was talking about his close encounter with a Cassowary, a beautiful, strange and frightening bird. His storytelling is funny and evocative and a welcome relief when you are tackling the Eastern Freeway of a Thursday morn.

 

Those in Melbourne can listen to "Birdman Goes Wild" with Sean Dooley on 102.7 FM. Others can download some of the excellent RRR podcasts, including the breakfast shows with Birdman, here.