Bluey's Brisbane

After our recent Father's Day episodes, we were contacted by US filmmaker Joe Gidjunus from Veracity Studios in Philadelphia.Joe was in the early stages of a new documentary called 'Grown Up Dad'; a film which aims to challenge the negative stereotypes of fathers on TV and in the media.Shortly after Bluey launched in America, Joe discovered the show and finally found the positive fathering role model he'd been longing for.Joe is currently in Australia filming for the new documentary and Justin jumped at the chance to meet up for a chat about the film, and Brisbane's very own fathering legend!You can find out more about 'Grown Up Dad' at the doco's website, and while you're there make sure you sign up to the email list. This will keep you up to date of the film's progress, but also help Joe and his team prove that there's an audience that wants to see more Bandit Heeler's and less Al Bundy's!Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that goes behind the scenes of Bluey and 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 weekend is Father's Day in Australia, so we couldn't resist sitting down for a chat about our own top five Bandit moments.And a special bonus bit - what Bluey creator Joe Brumm thinks of Bandit - listen to the full interview with Joe here.Happy Father's Day to all the Bandit's out there!Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that goes behind the scenes of Bluey and explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

A week out from Father's Day in Australia, we're looking at all the reasons why Bandit is an inspiration to Dads all round the world.We'll hear from one of Australia's top parenting experts Dr Justin Coulson (Happy Families, Channel 9's Parental Guidance) about his take on Bluey and Bandit Heeler.And did you know there's a 20,000 strong Facebook group for dads who are fans of Bluey, that aims to be a supportive and safe space for blokes in their fatherhood journey? We speak to the founder of Bandit - A Bluey Fan Group for Dads, Matthew Bellis from his home in Wales.Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that goes behind the scenes of Bluey and explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

Costa Kassab is the art director for Bluey, and his been with the show through its development, funding and launch.We were really excited to talk to Costa, as the artwork of Bluey is what we were always fascinated with, and what inspired this podcast.Costa speaks about creating the world of Bluey, the role that art plays in the show and how it works with the other production elements of the show.There's also some deeper analysis of episodes such as Ice Cream and Grandad.We were also able to present Costa with a painting of the Airbnb (for real life) Bluey house courtesy of Brisbane artist Debra Hood, who is a huge Bluey superfan!Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that goes behind the scenes of Bluey and explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane

We've got a raily good idea to get your school holidays on track, with a visit to the Cross River Rail Experience Centre.It's a great spot for the kids these holidays as it's free to visit!Cross River Rail is one of Brisbane's biggest civil infrastructure projects, with a new underground rail line through the CBD and a number of new stations - including one at Albert Street in the CBD, just a stones throw from where Alfie is dropped off for his first day at work in The Quiet Game.We dropped in to check out the Experience Centre, which is an immersive and interactive educational experience.Not only can kids learn about the project but they can learn about science, engineering, history and they'll learn a bit about Brisbane as well. The centre is really much more than just a visitor centre; it’s a true experience in every sense of the word, with virtual reality stations, a maker space, a 270 degree wrap around theatre and touch screens galore.We spoke to Russell Vine, who is the Executive Director, Marketing and Communications for Cross River Rail and is a wealth of knowledge about the project and the Experience Centre.Make sure you check out their events page for all the school holiday activities, as some activities, although free, require booking.The Cross River Rail Experience is located at 1/151 Elizabeth Street, just across from the Wintergarden Food Court.Entry is free and there is an elevator and wheelchair accessibility throughout the Experience Centre.

With only days before new episodes of Bluey drop, we went down to the Wynnum Whale Water Park as featured in the Pass the Parcel episode.In this episode we chat possible locations for the rest of season three, the writers workshop with Joe Brumm that we attended, and explore this part of Brisbane with our special guest, Spencer Howson.Spencer spent 25 years as a broadcaster with the ABC, many of those were as the number one rating host of ABC Radio Brisbane's breakfast show. He is now with 4BC, hosting his own weekends show as well as lecturing the next generation of radio talent at the University of Southern Queensland.Spencer spent his childhood in the area, with one of his childhood friends being Aussie radio star Kyle Sandilands. As kids, these two future radio stars were writing and recording radio scripts and terrorising the neighbourhood on their BMX's.We also went on a tour, with Spencer showing us Kyle Sandilands childhood home and the Great Wall of Manly!Find the Great Wall at the corner of Falcon and Wellington Streets in Manly.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

In our recent chat with artist Debra Hood, she spoke about how one of her artworks of Brisbane was used as a wrap for one of the CityCats - the iconic vessels that transport people along the Brisbane River..You've seen the CityCats in Bluey - in episodes like Spy Game and Ice Cream. Debra mentioned how much she'd like to see some Bluey wrapped CityCats - in both Bluey and Bingo versions.One Brisbane mum was way ahead of us though! Madonna Stephens lives in the riverside suburb of Hawthorne and saw first hand the devastation following the Brisbane Floods of 2022, in particular the damage to the CityCat fleet.As a way of inspiring Brisbane kids, helping them recover after the floods and to bring in tourist revenue, Madonna has suggested that we do indeed wrap some of our beloved CityCats in Bluey and Bingo attire.Madonna currently has a petition before Brisbane City Council, asking that council look at this option - you can sign the petition here (active until June 1, 2022).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

Debra Hood is one of Brisbane's most loved contemporary artists, who, just like the Bluey art team, documents the shapes and colours of Brisbane's urban landscape.Debra is well know for her portrayal of the Queenslander houses of inner city Brisbane, along with the colours of what she refers to as 'confetti'; Brisbane in spring time when the blossoms of Jacaranda, Poinciana, Pink Trumpet and Golden Penda fall to the ground creating a vibrant carpet of blossoms.Her artwork has even adorned one of Brisbane's CityCats, the blue and yellow vessel you've seen in Spy Game.When Airbnb brought the Heeler House to life in Paddington it seemed only natural that Debra put brush to canvas, and recreate Bluey's house once again as a beautiful piece of art.And Debra had a surprise for us!We sat down with Debra for a chat about Bluey, Queenslander houses, her work and why she couldn't resist the charm of Bluey's house.Find out more about Debra and her artwork at her website.Click here to purchase a reproduction of the Bluey house by Debra.Visit Debra's online shop to purchase art, apparel, gifts and the 'Confetti' book mentioned in this episode.Watch The House Detective mini documentary on Debra's mid-century modern house here. 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

Brisbane composer, arranger and orchestrator Joseph Twist has been a part of Joff Bush's Bluey music team since season one.The pair, who both grew up and studied in Brisbane met by chance in New York while attending a summer school for budding screen composers.You've heard Joe's handiwork on episodes such as See Saw, Blue Mountains and Verandah Santa and also has the distinction of having created the soundtrack for Joe Brumm's favourite episode - Calypso.Away from Bluey, Joe is in demand as a composer for film and television as well as the concert stage. He has also worked extensively in choral music, with numerous commissions and performances of his music from choirs in Australia and around the world.Find out more about Joe Twist at his website.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

In the mid 90's there was an explosion of bands coming out of Brisbane and gaining attention both nationally and internationally.There were four big bands leading the way - of course you know Dave McCormack aka Bandit's band Custard, along with Powderfinger, Regurgitator and Screamfeeder.When Screamfeeder found themselves on high rotation on Triple J (the national youth radio station) in 1996, the band were based in the inner north-west of Brisbane - Paddington, Bardon, Milton and Red Hill - the suburbs that Bluey is now showing off to the world.Justin sat down with frontman Tim Steward on the deck at Ashgrove Library to chat about their 30 year history, the Brisbane music scene and their new album 'Five Rooms'.To pre-order 'Five Rooms' and peruse other Screamfeeder merch please visit their web store.The Five Rooms Tour kicks off in Melbourne on June 10 - get tickets and find all the tour dates here.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