Independent Idiots

Independent Idiots

Welcome to Independent Idiots, where two best friends and local idiots, Jake Hunniford and Dom Paver, discuss their journey in the Australian music scene. Their friendship is based off quality banter, a shared passion for music, their band Savage Honey and a love for stupidity. As a band their journey has led them to build friendships with unique individuals and musicians who join them on this podcast to share insights about the Australian music scene and to offer advice on how this culturally impactful industry operates. Join these affable nitwits on their humorous adventures as they interview incredible people and talented muso’s. With unique live performances, constant laughs and powerful insights, you are bound to enjoy, learn and relate to the independent idiots who bring you this weekly show. Lets go!

Episodes

June 24, 2025 63 mins

Dom & Jake sit down with Didirri at Sofar Sounds gig at Common Ground in Freshwater Creek. 

Didirri speak in detail about his knowledge of the Aussie music scene & the process of creativity. 

UPCOMING SHOWS:  26/6 - Meanjin/Brisbane, QLD 27/6 Budjalung/Eltham, NSW 4/7 Eora/Sydney, NSW 5/7 Thirroul, NSW 11/7 Kaurna/Adelaide, NSW 12/7 Warrnambool, VIC 19/7 Naarm/Melbourne, VIC 25/7 Nipaluna/Hobart, TAS 1/8 Wadani/Margaret Riv...

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The Idiots swap stories and share laughs with their good friend Angus Montaigne. Angus blows the idiots away as he performs music of his new album. Be sure to stick around to the end!

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June 10, 2025 31 mins

This week Jake & Dom sit down with Noah James to discuss what led to his rising DJ career & where he is heading. 

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June 3, 2025 59 mins

The Idiots deep dive on mental health and Dom's journey with it. THICCJIMXXX brings the laughs and some unusual gifts to the podcast. 

 

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May 27, 2025 57 mins

The idiots discuss what it takes to be a solo artist playing cover gigs, comedy shows, Dom's birthday and song writing with their guest Nick Lorenz of Grommett Lloyd and Raging Moby. Nick performs an unreleased track named "Flinders Street", a song about coming out the otherside of depression to re-connect with friends.

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May 20, 2025 62 mins

Episode 3: The Idiots catch up over a cup of tea. We hear an unreleased song by Liv Cartledge, & a music review by Sam Shallue.

Liv speaks & sings of her formative years as a young adult, leaving the comfort of her hometown in search of a career in music. A life of living in Melbourne, playing in bands, & getting by.

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May 13, 2025 48 mins

The Idiots chat with Jacob Finch from The Terry's.

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'The Idiots' Dom Paver & Jake Hunniford meet with Sam Shallue from Magic Bean Guillotine.

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