Yarn About You Podcast

Andrew Mercado is an Australian Television Historian, documentarian, educator, writer, author, presenter, producer, commentator, podcaster, emcee, trivia host and former cinema owner.

Andrew Mercado has been a fixture in the Australian Entertainment industry for over 30 years featuring in regular segments on TV shows, radio, podcasts, blogs, Newspapers and magazines.

He is one of the most passionate supporters of television and the...

In this episode of Yarn About You, I welcome the multi-talented Rick Ireland.

Rick, an actor, emcee, educator, and counsellor, shares his incredible journey from his early life in Toowoomba, Queensland, to his diverse career in the entertainment industry. He recounts his experiences working on iconic Australian TV shows, like Prisoner, his deep connections with beloved actors like the late Maxine Klibingaitis, and his transformativ...

Today’s guest is Annie Wright. Annie is a local Sydney & Central Coast resident with an extensive background in the music and film industry – Both here in Australia and internationally. Annie has worked with the likes of Abba, David Bowie, The Eagles, Lou Reed, John Denver, Sting and The Police, Annie Lennox, The Village People, George Thorogood Renee Geyer, Marcia Hines and more… Many of which becoming lifelong friends Annie h...

Today’s guest is, Order of Australia recipient,  Liz Mullinar. Liz was an absolute powerhouse in the Australian Entertainment Industry before heading in a different direction, dedicating her life to help abuse victims on their journey of healing.  She is an accomplished Author and speaker. She is a co-founder of Advocate for Survivors of Child Abuse and the founder of Heal For Life Foundation.

For more information on Liz Mullinar’s...

Maxine Klibingaitis is an absolute legend in Australian television with credits in shows such as: 

• Neighbours (playing Paul Robinson’s first wife)
• Special Squad
• Fields Of Fire
• The Flying Doctors
• Family & Friends
• Hampton Court
• Col’n Carpenter
• All Together Now
• Blue Healers
• Round The Twist
• Marshall Law
• MDA & more…

She is fondly remembered as BOBBIE MITCHELL in the iconic TV show PRISONER, where she had a 2 year run.

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Mr Phillip Bligh is a passionate advocate for connecting people in our community.  Phil is a proud Indigenous family man, An Elder and member of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. Phil is also Vice President of Committee that runs “The 5 Lands Walk” – an incredible 10km public walk, held each year, on the NSW Central Coast.  He is a fierce supporter of not only Indigenous inclusion and recognition in society, but also Au...

James Charles is an actor and writer who has had an interesting creative life here (in Australia) and around the world.

James is an absolute gentleman who chats with me about his life, which saw him move from London to Australia 11 years ago. His story is compelling and his positive attitude and dedication to continue to improve his life is extremely inspirational! 

I am very proud to call James my friend and I hope you enjoy our y...

Kellie Martin is a Central Coast, NSW, local who I met through Woy Woy Little Theatre. We first worked on a short play (where she had to call me a very naughty word!) & since worked together on 2 other full length productions in each where she played my wife. I regularly refer to her as my favourite wife (...Amanda loves that!). I really don't understand her silliness & immaturity, but put up with it because I am such a lovely pers...