
240 gigabytes of Neil Finn podcast
Journey with Chris as he explores a 240 gigabyte archive comprised entirely of live Neil Finn. Every second week a new episode of performance highlights and Finn related musings. Live Neil Finn from across the decades; we are talking Crowded House, Finn Brothers, Split Enz, solo Neil....all that good stuff!
Latest episodes

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 10min
Ep 57 - Sickeningly Healthy (Crowded House, San Diego UCSD 1989)
Ep 57 Sickeningly Healthy (San Diego UCSD April 8 1989) Down the rabit hole we go to the Temple of Lowmen American tour. Performances from San Diego 1989 include Mean to me, Mansion in the slums, Love This Life, In the lowlands, Irish Heartbeat, I feel possessed. Episode cover: Edible Flowers by Adrian WakehamYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 20min
Ep 56 - Boat People (Crowded House, San Diego 24 August 2007)
Chris falls hard once again for Time On Earth era live Crowded House. Enjoy the jam heavy highlights from Crowded House live at Humphrey's in San Diego 24 August 2007. Performances include Transit Lounge, Heaven That I'm Making, Pour Le Monde, Silent House, Don't Dream It's Over, Nobody Wants To, English Trees with Better Be Home Sook snippet. Listener cover: Last To Know by Pete Lashly. Check out his website and spotify pages below: https://www.petelashley.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MSe3CqGCe9YV3op1tLYoD?si=0g4jyA6wTwORsLq_4UqkggYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Jul 5, 2024 • 50min
Ep 55 - Waiting To Be Spoiled (Crowded House, NYC Radio 31 August 1988)
Chris recaps some interview highlights from the Gravity Stairs promotional circuit before sending you back in time to a feel good radio appearance from Crowded House on WNEW FM in New York, promoting Temple Of Lowmen. Performances include Sister Madly, Into Temptation, World Where You Live, When You Come, Better Be Home.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 24min
Ep 54 - Dead Moody (Crowded House, Denver, 25 March 1994)
Tori calls in from Arizona to relisten and reflect on one of her peak life experiences: Crowded House at the Paramount Theatre, Denver, March 25, 1994. Performances include Kare Kare, Whispers & Moans, Love You Till The Day I Die, Hole In Yhe River, Private Universe, Weather With You, Locked Out, When You Come.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 13min
Ep 53. Let The Melody Reign Again (A Gravity Stairs Communal Album Review)
240 listeners unite! A selection of the Finn community's finest join forces to share their initial impressions and predilections towards the new Crowded House album Gravity Stairs. What a pleasure this episode was to make with you all. Thank you xYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

May 26, 2024 • 1h 27min
EP 52 - Purple Weddings, Red Breakfasts (Neil Finn, Dublin, Olympia Theatre 2014, part 2 of 2)
Chris and Louis give the run down on the second half of Neil Finn's marathon show at the Olympia Theare, Dublin on the 2014 Dizzy Heights tour. Performances include: Pinapple Head, It's Only Natural, Fall At Your Feet, Recluse, Driving Me Mad, Private Universe, Love Is All That Remains, Straight Old Line, Love This Life. Listener cover: nails in my feet by Louie Evans and Karl Reid Thank you to Eliot for the voice memo, check out his episode of Spin Sonic Impact where he talks with Neil Finn over here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KE6qKbEdXEYu3nEUAnpmA?si=st6767VnRmmJvWYX_yxUlQYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

May 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 51 - A sad little testament to the state of Dublin (Neil Finn, Dublin, Olympia Theatre 2014, part 1 of 2)
Louis from Brighton returns to the show to breakdown the marathon length performance that was Neil Finn on the Dizzy Heights tour at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, 30 April 2014. Included performances include: black and white boy, message to my girl, dizzy heights, from a friend to a friend, don't dream it's over. Episode cover: Better Be Home Soon by Brooke Hodges.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 50 - Symbiosis (Crowded House, Leigh Sawmill Cafe 2008 part 2)
Part 2 of chatting Crowded House at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 February 2008 with Luke from Welly. Performances include: when you come, twice if your lucky, either side of the world, everything is good for you, something so strong, not the girl you think you are, bound to rescue. Listener cover: You're the one to make me cry by Ben ToddYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep 49 - Guilty of dismissing Intriguer (Crowded House, Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 Feb 2008, part 1of 2)
Luke dials in from Wellington to reexamine Intriguer and explore recordings from Crowded House at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 February 2008. Performances include: The only way to go is forwards, Falling dove, Beautiful life, Isolation, Turn it around. Listener cover: Better be home soon by Luke Marlow. Check out his band Search For Yetti: Video for What You Mean To Me: https://youtu.be/Rs8CVGaLHLQ?si=XyCvTjCV6IoSjNUy Listen and purchase music from Search For Yeti's bandcamp: https://searchforyeti.bandcamp.com/track/what-you-mean-to-meYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 38min
Ep 48 - Came out like Superman (Charitable performances & Crowded House Global Citizen Melbourne 2024)
Adam dials in from Baltimore to explore Neil Finn songs and performances associated with charitable causes. Performances include Find Your Way Back Home (Fang Radio 2020), The Rock Party - Everything To Live For (studio version), Ray Of Hope (Round Head 2011), Don't Dream It's Over (Auckland? 2014), She Belongs To Me (Dublin 2014). Crowded House, Melbourne 6 March 2024; Life's Imitation, Private Universe, Oh Hi. Listener cover: Kare Kare by Wiley. Donate to Auckland City Mission https://www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/donate/ Donte to Red Cross Appeal for Syria: https://shop.neilfinn.com/browse/neil-finn/products/dont-dream-its-over-live-from-the-us-dizzy-heights-tour-2014-mp3 Donate to So They Can: https://1-in-a-million.raisely.com/ Take Action With Global Citizen: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/take-actionYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn