Don't Give Up

Don't Give Up

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Don’t Give Up is a podcast series hosted by kiwi musician Danny McCrum. The idea of this podcast is to give people an insight into the real lives and careers of creative professionals, with a focus on problem solving and finding solutions in the arts, in our lives and in these unpredictable times. Welcome to the conversation. Welcome to Don’t Give Up.

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168. Bonus Episode: Stephen Gallagher Returns

On this special bonus episode, Stephen Gallagher returns to the show to discuss his work on Peter Jacksons Beatles documentary Get Back, and his recent gig scoring the soundtrack for the new animated Lord Of The Rings entry, The War of the Rohirrim. Original cohost Bobby Kennedy also returns to illuminate the conversation. This episode was recorded just because Christmas 2024. Since we last had Stephen on the show, he’s won an Emmy, grown a beard and been on a date with Danny… Dig it. Support the show

1h 21m
11/14/2024

167. Ben Jurisich

Next year, Danny and Ben will have known each other for forty years. Their friendship as has been quite the adventure, that’s included the Masters Of The Universe, G.I. Joe, skateboarding, fist fights, forming their first band together at the age of twelve, both dropping out of school, scratching out a living as professional musicians, supporting the likes of Bryan Ferry, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton and these days, both finding more perspective and calm in their lives. On this episode, Danny sits down with his oldest friend to chat about their hilarious and dramatic journey together. www.dontgiveup.co.nz Support the show

2h 19m
10/31/2024

166. Chris Bourke

Twenty-six years ago, Danny bought Chris Bourke’s book Something So Strong, which tells the highly entertaining and informative story of Crowded House. So much about the book stayed with Danny and gave him some very important tips about how to navigate the music industry. All these years later, Danny got to talk to Chris Bourke about Crowded House, his books Something So Strong (1998), Blue Smoke (2010) and Good-bye Maoriland (2017) and his work at AudioCulture. Chris is like a living library of NZ music. Great chat! www.dontgiveup.co.nz Support the show

1h 27m
08/29/2024

165. Chris Melville

Danny met Chris Melville twenty five years ago when they were both regularly performing at The Temple Bar in Auckland’s CBD. Chris didn’t realise he was playing an important role in Danny’s career, giving Danny lots of great advice about how to build a career in the arts. They went on to collaborate on several projects together and now, after having not seen each other for a few years, they have reconnected to record this episode of the podcast. This one goes deep. Enjoy! Support the show

1h 41m
08/20/2024

164. Thabani Gapara

Saxophonist Thabani Gapara grew up Zimbabwe and eventually moved to South Africa to further his studies. While he was studying, his parents had been living and working in the UK, but despite much effort, Thabani was unable to secure a visa to join them. So, the whole family moved to New Zealand so they could be together and our local music scene is now fortunate to have this dedicated, professional and joyful musician in our midst. Thabani is a thoughtful and kind-hearted guy who loves what he does and loves the people he works with. Enjoy! www.dontgiveup.co.nz Support the show

1h 52m
08/08/2024

163. Jenni Smith

Danny first met Jenni Smith when he was tutoring guitar at Auckland University. Jenni was a first-year student on the Popular Music course and years later, Jenni is now celebrating a recent chart placement and is working hard promoting her new, upbeat single ‘T-Shirt’. A proud ‘Swifty’, Jenni developed a fascination with pop and country music when she was young and has spent the years since learning to play a variety of instruments, while developing her songwriting skills. Support the show

1h 18m
07/19/2024

162. Mike Baker

Mike Baker is a songwriter who was involved with the Flying Nun scene in the late 80s (primarily with the band Not Really Anything) before relocating to Sydney to manage bands and create a career as a chef, including cooking for White Stripes, Dandy Warhols, Henry Rollins, Boss Hogg, Lloyd Cole and many others, before returning to NZ. He’s now got a debut EP out under the name BAkeR. Support the show

1h 16m
07/02/2024

161. Joanne Cole

Originally from Canada, Joanne currently holds the position of Director, Artistic Planning & Participation, at New Zealand Opera in Auckland, New Zealand where she has been a department head since 2014. On this episode the two musicians talk about craft, technique, the business of music and they discuss the differences and the similarities between their careers. Find out more about Joanne and New Zealand Opera at www.nzopera.com Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cIK_3xtfHBY www.dontgiveup.co.nz Support the show

1h 7m

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Don’t Give Up is a podcast series hosted by kiwi musician Danny McCrum. The idea of this podcast is to give people an insight into the real lives and careers of creative professionals, with a focus on problem solving and finding solutions in the arts, in our lives and in these unpredictable times. Welcome to the conversation. Welcome to Don’t Give Up.

Creator

Don't Give Up
Years Active

2016 - 2025
Episodes

167
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2025 Don't Give Up
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