NEW PODCAST EPISODE #52 — The art of the MC, with Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis

Rockwiz hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis have presented the hit music trivia show since 2005, and also hosted everything from royal receptions at the Opera House to lunches for ten.

Dec 12, 2023

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This is such an informative, relaxed, funny episode, full of great speaking tips and yarns from two MC maestros who have worked stages all over Australia. You can find it in podcast feed apps of all varieties, or this button will find the app for you.

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Some of the things we discuss:

Writing versus improvising
How to enter a gig
Worst jobs, best jobs
Quietening a rowdy room

In the second half, my son Jack, 12, joins the fray. He’s a massive fan of both Julia and Brian, and loves a bit of MC work himself.

He also saw the Rockwiz Good Friday Show this year as his birthday present, and made it through the whole show after quite a few pre show butterflies.

Good one, Wilson!

A Really Really Good Friday

This is the face of an eleven year old music lover finding out that he’s got tickets to see his favourite music quiz show. Jack loves Rockwiz and has devoured every DVD and YouTube morsel we can find for him. He owns Rockwiz hats and T-shirts and even a signed limited edition album that was sent to him by the show’s co-host Brian Nankervis. I’ve known B…

2 years ago · 5 likes · 2 comments · Tony Wilson

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