HANGIN' OUT WITH THE OLD FELLAS - a podcast series

The Attrick Brothers, Jerry & Barry, review the week's events, LIVE (more or less) from the Spindly Pines Nursing Home Sick Bay.
​Or the library. Or the timeout room.
​

Pilot Episode ...
 Jerry loses a close personal friend, then the boys sell some product, then they confront the elephant in the room. And then Frank Bumm wants to get in on the Old Fellas' success.  Oh - and then Jerry wants to talk about his hernia. ​Don't say you weren't warned ...

Co-pilot Episode ...
Jerry invites their sister, Peetie, in for a chat but, then again ... Barry worries about the covid bubble and the covid passport. Wilhelm stops by for a quick scream, Frank Bumm loses some mail, then Jerry fakes palpitations challenging for ​the family table tennis crown.
Good luck getting all that under control, Matron.

The Off-cuts of Old Fellas (April 2021)
​Barry has a habit of saying things that scare the kiddies. But it helps his asthma. And distracts from his lumbago. So we gather up the bits that have been cut off from The Old Fellas and we stitch them together for the grown ups. Keep out of reach of children.

Something Important to Remember ...
Barry gets chatting and misses an appointment. Jerry gets as cranky as an old person. Barry forgets what he remembered. Jerry maintains the rage while reading the newspaper. Barry gets nervous about potatoes.
​In the end, Jerry smells like old person.
​Oh - never mind ...

Appreciating the Attrick Angle 
​Barry efficiently closes the door but drops something. Yes - in an enclosed space. The Brothers survive to introduce some entertainment for the amusement of the faces peering through the window. They tackle a mouse, find someone even older than themselves and then debunk a claim the earth has stopped rotating. In the end, Jerry learns the truth - finally. At 83. And so, the static buzz continues ...

The Off-cuts of Old Fellas (May 2021)
You gotta love it when the Old Fellas get some extra exposure. Even the seedy underside. And these Old Fellas have an underside that's particularly seedy, in an almost palatable kind of way.
So here they are - The Old Fellas: the Ugly Bits. A whole month's worth.
​Not for the kiddies. Not for the feint-hearted. Not for internal use. 

The Ongoing Suck of Life
Barry uncovers a mystery: life half sucks.
Sport might be ageist, but the brothers reminisce anyway – but was it really worth paying the royalties?
Jerry finds a weird one while sifting through someone else's Daily Motion.
Getting the tight gold hot pants on for this episode was a chore - let's hope it pays off, Matron.

The Sound of Open Circles
It's attack an Attrick week. There's breakage. There's fear and loathing. There's cling wrap and other deadly weapons. Like, for example, a dead skunk - and Shakespeare. (Don't ask .)
In the end, Jerry does it again. Lawyer not included. 

The Off-cuts of Old Fellas (June-July 2021)
These are the bits of the Old Fellas that otherwise would not be on public view. So - you know ... It's not pretty. But somehow you just can't take your eyes off it. Or your ears. Just so long as it doesn't get too offensive to your olfactory sense. 

Live n Lollygaggin' with the Old Fellas
Barry's week is filled with a highlight. Twice! Thank you Mavis, and Pat the Nurse. Jerry plays Follow the Leader before it's too late. The clock's ticking, so, these Old Fellas just wanna have fun - time after time after time after time after ...

Six Nipples Between Them
Barry is flummoxed by Gertrude - what a scandal! Skulduggery with the new librarian - more scandal! Meanwhile, Jerry puts his back out trying to walk like an 80s girlband.

Warm and Wet and Fully Committed
The boys sort out the fan club, but Barry still confronts unabashed Attrick-mania. On the upside, they soon realize Western Civilisation is in good Septuagenarian hands. Time for a disoriented stroll - and don't worry about the bombers!

Energy Levels, Lumbago & Methane
Life! It's really about lumbago, methane, Greta and the quest to vaccinate against them all. So, we promise - when it's done, Jerry promises he'll tell you all about it on the 6.30 news.

Barry's Turn and Jerry's Flop
Barry gets bad news - but gets it all wrong. To be expected, what with the ear problems and all. Meanwhile, Jerry's high hopes hit new lows. But! He can still impress at the club - if the comb-over behaves.

New Year's Special
Christmas. Covid. Babs & the Bube. It's all coming at the Old Fellas - thick and fast! In the end, Jerry wonders if he was responsible for the break-up of the Beatles. Order more Saw Palmetto! (Look it up on Google ...

The World is Fixed
Geo-political turmoil? No worries. Barry and Jerry are onto it.
​If only the weather would let up ...
Actually, they can fix that too – if you’re old enough.​

Return of the Attrick
​The boys are back in town. Or rather, back in continent. Especially after Barry's accident. Mavis denies all responsibility, of course. In the end, it's a case of 'when Jerry met Harry'. Warning: stay off the footpath!

The Outdoor Edition
​Bloody hell! They've got out! Just when the rain let up and you thought it was safe, Jerry and Barry are out in the open throwing around sharp objects and bad dad jokes. Near, far, wherever you are - look both ways before crossing the Atlantic. Merryl Streep speaking.

Battle of the Theme Songs
It's Battle of the Theme Songs. It all comes down to what you're hiding in ya bananas. And ya potatoes. And ya theme song lyrics. Hidden meaning everywhere. Then someone yelled, "Fire!"​

Clairvoyant & Loving It
Jerry gets spooky! By accident. Barry gets worried. By accident. But of course - accidents will happen. What is quite deliberate though: Jerry makes a simple song very complicated. All in all, it's just a-nother episode in the can.​

Right Royal Tribute Special Edition Thingy
At the very real prospect of going straight to hell, The Attrick Brothers lift the lid on what really happened at the Queen's bedside. It pays to have connections. And since Elton's been frozen out of this one, Jerry steps into the breach ...

Johnson (and Enemies) Versus Picasso
Your favourite Old Fellas wave Her Elizabeth-ness a final goodbye. Meanwhile, Boris gives way to 'Natasha'. And Picasso dons a tutu. Jerry's final testament is double white, so the family punches on. I blame the cat ...

Asteroids,  Hacks and Goodnight Mrs Potts
​Baz feels interstellar pain in the asteroid. Then his personals leak. One hack and you never get your luggage back. Finally, Jerry faces the legacy of his years at the gym ... 

Live from the Timeout Room
Tazuni!!!! The magic word that'll get you in trouble every time. It's what happens when you swap your Johnson for a Truss and then back again. Jerry makes waves and your Old Fellas end up in timeout ... 

Ready? Aim? Fire anyway
Oh dear - someone yelled, "FIRE!" One of the most dangerous things you can do in a nursing home. Hope the gun cabinet has a good lock on it. No? Well that's a new level of Reckless. Enjoy. ​

An Attrick's Brush with Fame
​Welcome to the days of remakes getting gold. And a real client wants an advert lashed with extra Old Fellas. In the end, Jerry plays dress-ups and for his trouble, gets banned from the USA.

Holidays in Review (Action Packed)
Over-eating. Under-dressed. Too many dead people. But in between the holiday period coughed up a headline or nine. Miracle cure included. Magic!!​

The Ghost of Attrick Future
Hallucinogenic meds aside, the boys dabble in a little Surrealistic sojourning, all in a quest to find a solution to Australian Rugby woes. Recruit Prince Harry, George Pell and a few German fish. Problem solved. Fry pan in one hand, red pen in the other ... ​

Of Balloons and Birds Extinction Rebellion, Attrick-style
Barry sobs. Mickey's head explodes. And none of the numbers add up.
​My! My! Good thing Jerry wins Eurovision!  

Confusion. Clarity. Catastrophe.
We got earth-shaking good news. We got Cate bringing home the bacon. But she got no EGOT. We're shattered. So Jerry starts an intervention, an agitation, an affirmation. You will believe ...!

An Attrick World Record
​Yes Hangers! This is it! The official world's longest Old Fellas so far! Even if the Guinness Book refuses to put their signature on it. You be the judge! Either way, this one don't belong with all the small things ... 

Up Your Magnesium
Beach fun? It's done! Damned sand - ruins everything. But now, it's the Royal Surf Lifesaving Association grinding your gears. NSW gets revenge at the ballot box! See how it's done, Victoria! Be careful what you wish for on ya carbon-neutral kebab! You could end up with asteroids! But you can work them off on the dance floor.

Beware the Easter Wombat
The Old Fellas explore the true meaning of Easter, wombats and Aussie barley. If that don't give you satisfaction, ya mum sells canola.

Youth! Out of! Control!
Young people!!! What's the matter with them?! Whatever it is, Barry & Jerry can relate. Are they disillusioned by the false start that is ... the space race? Jerry to the rescue, playing the anti-hero. If only he had her legs ...

Charley and the Big Hat
​Big Charley (aka Darth Windsor) goes to the Big House and gets himself a Big Hat, plus one for the missus. There's a lot of swearing - seems the crown sits uncomfortably. Well, that's Jerry's theory. Jenny Craig's had enough - so has Father Bob ... So they decide to go together. Next thing - Jerry claims he's like a virgin!!! Matron and the Queensland Police get involved and next thing ... It is ON!

Oh! How Convenient!!!
It's a set up! It's a conspiracy! It's an expose! The Old Fellas have audio! And! Moving Pictures! You'll be sorry you looked.

Divas to the left, divas to the right
​The tragic demise of one diva. The tragic rise of another. We all must take our place on the Great Mandela. Then we just wash up on the shore like a discarded novelty phone. Chill out pot-heads. Chill out.

The Ballad of Dame Lady Jay Ferkin
Live and dining! The Old Fellas upturn the family vibe at the local Chinese. Talking too loud. Slopping the hot sauce. And as for the sweeteners!!! Jerry can't get enough! But he'll pay for it on the way home. So will everyone else on the bus! 

When Your Tan Fails and Other Spoonerisms
​The end of an era leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth. It's enough to make you want to invade Poland - or get lost at sea trying. Either way, the whole thing rubs Jerry the wrong way. How the bloody hell do you count whales anyway?!

Existential Crises R Us
De-genderings ahoy! Sign this petition now! Sharpen your nib and scrawl your signature with an Old Fella. Jerry visits the grand-daughter and slops tomato sauce on everything. Now THERE'S an idea for an ad!

The Princess of Ireland & a Horse
Mourning in the morning - nothing compares. But the old fellas know the perfect antidote - cake and sport. And of course, some deep shut-eye afterwards.

Off-cuts of Old Fellas - August 2023
Two Old Fellas in one room - there's bound to be those bits that get cut off and left on the floor. So we scooped up them bits 'n' stuck 'em together. A string of Old Fella Off-cuts - now with extra offness.

The Mighty 'M' Word
When 'M' Fever takes over the nation, your favourite Old Fellas are NOT immune! it just comes down to which particular 'M' Fever they're gunna catch. No stress - Billy Slater will sort it out! And who knew those old 'Carry On' films could be this smooth.

Spindly Pines to Uluru via Dublin
​Brace! Brace! Brace!!! Bloody Albo's done us a mischief! I suppose we're better off than your average Qantas passenger. Speaking of getting cancelled, be careful who ya kiss! And if ya gunna flash - make it a Quarterflash! That's more than enough heart trouble for one day ...

Mystery Objects, Mystery Places
Barry! Where the bloody hell did you find that? And what do you plan to do with it? Oh, don't stick it up there! Apologies viewers - there's no stopping him sometimes. And in an episode full of new revelations, we can reveal: Jerry loves Joan Jett, sans the boots apparently.