The Great Deep Ryan Calder

The Forty-Ninth episode of the Great Deep Podcast Series is an interview with the Rev Rob Calder. Rob (Ryan’s dad) has served as an ordained minster in the Presbyterian church for 44 years. He is a preacher, counsellor and teacher as well as a long-time Comrades Marathon runner. In this episode, Rob answers some questions […]

The Fourty-Eighth episode of the Great Deep Podcast Series is an interview with educational psychologist Naomi Holdt. Naomi is a sought-after speaker, educational specialist and therapist who is passionate about children and teenagers. More importantly, she’s a mom who understands what it’s like to be a parent. In this episode, Naomi answers some questions around […]

The Fourty-Seventh episode of the Great Deep Podcast Series reflects on the life of Barry Meintjies. Barry died 10 September 2022. Barry was many things to many people. In the music world he played bass in a number of bands, including the Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters and the Splayed Ferrets, and owned a recording studio […]

The Fourty-Sixth episode of the Great Deep Podcast Series reflects on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s death marks the end of an era. I think Sting put it succinctly for me: “I had a quiet weep for the Queen, I am sad for my country and what it has lost.” It begs […]

The Fourty-Fifth episode of the Great Deep Podcast Series features Neil Breytenbach. Neil has a vast amount of experience and has toured internationally as keyboardist in Prime Circle. He has also recently developed an additional project called Cantrel with his son. In this episode, Neil references some of his influences and experiences as he talks […]

The Fourty-Fourth episode of the Great Deep Podcast Series reflects on the album’s 2nd anniversary. Two years ago on the 1 September 2020, the album made its public appearance. My friend Billy Suter called it an “ambitious arts project” – which it has been. Ultimately I still want Doodle to make his live show debut […]