LIVE: House-Sitting Adventures, Historic Pubs, and Ghost Stories: Jeremy Cordeaux with Paul Makin

In this episode, Jeremy Cordeaux hosts Paul Makin and Les Elekes, with special guest Jackie from the historic Rising Sun hotel. Topics range from house-sitting stories, memorable anecdotes from radio and TV, historic preservation, the character of pubs, and ghost stories. The discussion mixes humour, nostalgia, and reflections on heritage, touching on community venues, the influence of family, and the quirks of live broadcasting.

Topics Discussed;

• House-sitting experiences with pets and unique locations across Australia (00:15)
• Reflections on memorable radio and TV experiences, including early sacking stories (04:35)
• Changes in traditional media and the importance of maintaining professionalism (06:53)
• Nostalgic insights on pub culture, with a focus on the historic Rising Sun (30:08)
• Discussions on preserving heritage buildings and public interest in community hubs (32:24)
• Humorous memories of TV's Mike Walsh show, live broadcasting challenges (44:13)
• Supernatural stories from the Rising Sun, including "Catherine the ghost" (46:27)

Join Jeremy Cordeaux for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., streaming round the dining room table at jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com.

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