Bluey's Brisbane

Dan Brumm, the sound designer for Bluey and voice of Uncle Stripe, shares fascinating insights into his journey with the beloved series. He recounts personal stories behind creating characters, like Uncle Stripe's questionable parenting. The challenges of capturing Brisbane's vibrant soundscape, including its lively bird life, are also discussed, along with the impact of COVID on audio recording. Dan highlights the emotional resonance of sound design and its key role in storytelling, making Bluey a heartfelt experience for viewers of all ages.

If you're a similar age to Justin and Lou you grew up with Custard and Dave McCormack as part of the soundtrack of your youth.Younger audiences of course now know Dave for lending his voice to one Bandit Heeler. Ahead of Custard playing two very special shows at The Tivoli in Brisbane this week, we thought what better opportunity to chat to Dave about his thirty plus years as a musician, memories of Brisbane, Custard's latest album 'Respect All Life Forms' and of course his role as Bandit!Custard play The Tivoli this Thursday and Friday (04/02 & 05/02/2021) - a small number of tickets remain for Thursday - https://thetivoli.com.au/events/custard 'Respect All Life Forms' is out now on ABC Music.Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Joff Bush, composer for Bluey who crafts the show’s soundtrack and produced the Bluey album, visits his South Brisbane studio. He talks about turning short TV cues into full tracks. He explains collaborative arrangements, why classical pieces like Jupiter appear, the making of The Creek and Sleepytime soundscapes, and plans for live shows and new projects.

Blind Dog Donnie is one of West End's leading figures and an absolute legend on the Brisbane and Australian music scenes.A skilled guitarist, Blind Dog has shared the stage with greats like BB King and is well known for his work with outfits like the Delta Rhythm Kings.In this interview Donnie chats about his music and his beloved West End and is joined by Dillion James who is also well known on the local live music circuit.We set up in Dillion's jam studio for this interview, so it was only fitting for a live, stripped back version of Blind Dog's live favourite - the West End Shuffle.Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

This podcast is inspired by a blue dog, so it seems fitting that in this episode we've found a dog that plays the blues!We've set up the card table in Froggy Park (Orleigh Park) by the banks of the Brisbane River in West End, as seen in the See Saw episode of Bluey. (The park is also known as the Hill End Terrace Playground).The suburb was also featured in the Markets episode where Bluey and Indy run amok at the Davies Park Markets!Although West End has changed significantly over the past 20 years, the suburb still retains it's bohemian feel, and is still home to many musicians and artists.Donnie Burke, aka Blind Dog Donnie is one of West End's most beloved residents. He's a world class blues guitarist who has shared the stage with legends like BB King, and was well known for his work with the Delta Rhythm Kings.We caught up with Donnie in the jam studio of fellow blues musician Dillion James, and the pair shared their experiences of living and playing in the 'little village' that is West End.As usual we'll share some tips on days (and nights) out in West End - this is one suburb where date night options are aplenty! Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

For many years the river city woke up to the voice of Shelley Lloyd as she read the news on ABC Radio Brisbane.A veteran reporter, Shelley has over 25 years experience as a broadcaster, and has covered both federal and state politics in Canberra and Brisbane.Shelley is also a keen photographer and is well known for her wildlife shots in and around The Gap, where she calls home.In this interview Shelley chats about life in The Gap, the history of the suburb and how residents were affected when parts of The Gap were flattened during 'The Gap Storm' of 2008.Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Joff Bush, composer behind the Bluey soundtrack who often uses melodica to evoke playful, childhood textures. He talks about crafting a distinct Brisbane-inflected sound, why the melodica leads the theme, and treating the title music like a musical game to spark imagination. He also recalls how he joined the project and celebrates local musicians' contributions.

In this episode Justin & Lou have set the card table up right beside the Enoggera Reservoir in the north-western suburb of The Gap. Surrounded by hills and backing onto national park, The Gap is one of Brisbane's leafiest suburbs.The Gap is also a suburb that's inspired the soundtrack of Bluey, features a couple of the show's locations, and is home to a quiet little fellow called Bob Bilby!That's right - the original Bob Bilby calls The Gap C&K Kindy home, and we'll talk to Anne Kerr who is one of the teachers, and also the voice of Mrs Retriever on Bluey. We'll hear some of Bob's story and how he helps the children at The Gap Kindy. Did he really go to Scotland?We also chat to Shelley Lloyd, a longtime journalist and newsreader with ABC Radio Brisbane and also a resident of The Gap. For many years Brisbane woke to the sound of Shelley reading the news, but she is also well known for her photography of the wildlife in and around The Gap.We find out more about our location today; the Enoggera Reservoir and the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre, as well as ways to enjoy a Bluey Day Out in The Gap.Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family, and is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbaneClick here for more info on mountain bike riding in The Gap.Click here for info on the Enoggera Creek Bikeway.

Anne Kerr, a dedicated educator with over three decades at The Gap C&K Kindy, shares her journey with the beloved Bob Bilby, the creature behind Bluey’s adventures. She reveals how she discovered Bob in a box of puppets and his role in teaching kindness and emotional regulation to kids. Anne discusses her children’s books that promote Indigenous culture and how Bob even traveled abroad during sleepovers. Her insights on Bluey’s impact highlight its focus on family and play, reflecting the values she cherishes in her teaching.

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.After a year of disruptions that saw the cancellation of Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show earlier this year, the production will be launching its national tour, kicking off at QPAC in Brisbane on December 22nd through to January 10th 2021.The great news is that due to COVID restrictions being lifted, QPAC can operate at 100% capacity, which will mean fresh tickets to the show are availble now through QPAC's website.We spoke to Brett Howe who is the Festival Director of the Out of the Box Festival, which is a biennial children's event that has been running in Brisbane for almost 30 years. Brett is also involved in Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show as an executive producer, and spoke to us down on the banks of the Brisbane River. It was right in the spot where Bluey and Bingo ballet danced their way around an ice cream lick in the Ice Cream episode, which is also the ep that you can see the QPAC building in!uey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane