The Proper Gander

Themeless but seamless

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +1000

No theme this week, the creative team are on strike. They were told that this is a volunteer position and as such the payment will be rubbling shoulders with the most beautiful, talented, generous, passionate and philosphically spotless radio volunteers ever but to no avail. We settled on half a sandwich and an old wrestling figurine, they will be back next week.

Songs played
Anthrax & Public Enemy - Bring the noise
Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike
System Of A Down - Science
Faith No More - Motherfucker
Full Flower Moon Band - Endless Summer
Society of Beggars - I want I want
Red Rockitz - Problems
One More Billy - Spinman
Viper Syndicate - Dead in the water
Used Goods - Deliverance
The Flaps - Dread
'Weird' Al Yankovic - This is the life
Grandmaster Flash and the yellow magic orchestra - Computer games
Bob Marley - Judge Not

Don't go anywhere

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Don’t go anywhere. Maybe you’re wanted, maybe you have unfulfilled potential, maybe there’s a whole BUNCH of adventures to be had. Maybe stay right here in Brisbane whilst you do so because the music is utterly impeccable.

Songs played
Blowhard - Pirate Song
Victims of Noah - John Howard
ZUKO - No place for you
Against - Loyal to my own
Mouthguard - Seeds of hatred
Worm Girlz - Broken tooth
Lazy Grey - Good times/Bad times
Headwreck - Freefall
Used Goods - Caboose
One More Billy - Mad Government Weed
Flangipanis - World of Warcraft
Northern Lights - Higher
The Distained - Slamdanceathon
Square Tugs - Constant Motion
Bob Marley - Judge Not

(C)alling (O)ut (P)etty (S)cumbags

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Australia was founded by convicts. Don’t forget we were also founded by their jailers, and unfornately that means our entire societal and legislative framework was engineered by good law-abiding God-fearing men who obviously knew what was best for everyone if they would just shut up and listen. This attitude is still very prevalent today in our legal system, please don’t call it a justice system.

Songs played
Body Count - Cop Killer
Dead Kennedys - Police truck
Against - Facing down
Death Grips - Lord of the game
Flangipanis - Good little taxpayer
Northern Lights - Higher
Faith No More - The world is yours
Sublime - April 29 1992
750 Rebels - Pig City
Sick Of It All + House of pain - Just look around
Sly & The Family Stone - Underdog
Yothu Yindi - Jailbreak

Are you alone? NO YOU'RE BLOODY NOT!

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Are you alone? Are ‘we’ alone? Are any of us ever truly alone? Who knows to be honest. If you are looking for deep answers on the nature of existentialism, you definitely have the wrong show. IF however, you are looking for cheap laughs, great music, a sense of community and 90s pop-culture references you got the right one ,baby.

Songs played
ARSE - Pressure Test
Private Function - My bully is dead
Area 7 - Boy's don't cry
'Weird' Al Yankovic - One more minute
CAKE - Alpha Beta parking lot
Frenzal Rhomb - There's your dad
Northern Lights - Higher
Slayer - Dittohead
Faith No More - Woodpecker from Mars
Kathleen Turner Overdrive - I want to believe
Hairy Mother of God - Liar
Alchemist - Eve of the war
Lazy Grey - Paranoid
Bob Marley - Judge Not

SPRUNG!

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Spring. In a time period that modern historians refer to as “back in the day” (although the debate rages on today with academic rivals who insist “way back when” is the correct term) this was THE big one. Flowers, new beginnings, nice weather, music and partying. Let’s keep it vetus schola.

Songs played
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes - Seasons in the sun
Bloodhound Gang - Hell Yeah
Less than Jake - Summer lovin'
Primus - The old diamondback sturgeon
T & The MGs - Hang 'em high
Kombi Killers - Raise your flag
Mouthguard - Brisbane City Punk
The Arturos - Zero to Hero
Guttermouth - Perfect world
Fake News - Rise and fall
The Wolston Butchers - Play these games
Gusset Rats - Pigeon
The Copulaters - Justify
The Copulaters - Clear
The Copulaters - Stand your ground
The Dog Trackers - Electric Toilet
The Square Tugs - Constant Motion
Bob Marley - Judge Not

Zed 51

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Fifty-one years. That is a lot of radio... but it’s 4ZZZ which means a whole lot more. That means a LOT of ripped shirts, rehydration, live gigs, hearts melded and/or broken, new music discovered, trains to The Valley, that’s how generations of listeners and fans have made a difference... aw shucks, listen to me ramble. Have a listen to these here tunes by bands you can hear on Saturday 24 October at Roma St. Parklands here in Brisbane.

Songs played
The Mark of Cain - Interloper
Mitch, please - All the rage
Barkaa - Division
Mudhoney & Sir Mix-a-lot - Freak Momma
Custard - Music is crap
Still full from lunch - Oh no
I Heart Hiroshima - River
Shonen Knife - On top of the world
Baby Cool - Poison
Tape/Off - Vigorous lover
Cash Savage & The Last Drinks - $600 short on the rent
Dem Mob - Break Bread
Bob Marley - Judge Not

The kids are alright

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Protest and consciousness-raising odes this week. Let's show the young folk who stepped up to protest againt Pauline Hanson and One Nation that we have their back whilst we fight the good fight. Big 'em up'

Songs played
Buffalo Springfield - For what it's worth
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son
Midnight Oil - Beds are burning
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five - The Message
Public Enemy - FIght The Power (2020 remix)
Briggs ft. Tim Minchin - Housefyre
Cash Savage - Better than you
Greenday - American idiot
Courtney Barnett - Dead fox
Courtney Barnett - Nameless, Faceless
Spinifex Gum - Mrs. Dhu
The Cranberries - Zombie
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes - Blowin' in the wind
Alice in Chains - Rooster
Bob Marley - Judge Not

A Fiercely Independent Exhibition

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Here at 4ZZZ we are proud of our fierce independence. For 51 years now there has been one radio station in Brisbane that has consistently and constantly championed underdog causes and played local independent artists, and you know who that is. Whilst the merrys go around, the clowns laugh and memories are made during showtime (AND 4ZZZ radiothon) let’s be our own R.N.A. Really Nurturing Accomplices.

Songs played
MAMMAL - Keanu Reeves
The Distained - Slamdanceathon
BIG NOTER - F.M.D
750 Rebels - Pig City
Sly & The Family Stone - Underdog
Nightwish - Last ride of the day
Private Function - King of the mountain
Ween - Piss up a rope
Los Cuates de Sinaloa - The Heisenberg Song
Kombi Killers - Raise your flag
Mouthguard - Brisbane city punk
The Arturos - Zero to hero
Insane Clown Posse - The Tempest
Bob Marley - Judge Not

Winter is Humming

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Winter is humming, strumming and ..... just about over. There is an awful lot of cool stuff happening in Brisbane during the cooler months so just imagine that.... The cool side of the pillow ain’t got nothing on our 4ZZZ family and friends as we revel in the few months when wearing your fancy clothes doesn’t lead to dehydration and the sun is gone after tea. Not dinner because QLD.

Songs played
Dragonforce - Black winter night
Mitch, Please - Polygon Pit
Toe to Toe - Test of time
Grizzly Shark - Brand New Tragedy
Flangipanis - Karen Loves Ketamine
MAMMAL - Slings and Arrows
Nicholas Cage Fighter - Static Abyss
Beanflipper - Take Control
DZ Deathrays - Shred for summer
Dad Fight - Guillotine
The Dog Trackers - Electric Toilet
The Square Tugs - Constant Motion
The Gusset Rats - Suck It
The Neptune Power Federationj - And the bones decay
Bob Marley - Judge Not

Happy to be here

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +1000

As we mourn the passing and celebrate the life of New York Hardcore legend Lou Koller we're reminded we only get a few trips around the sun before it's all over so make the most of it. Please.

Songs played
Insane Clown Posse - Forever
Hairy Mother Of God - Public Service Announcement
One More Billy - I'm Alright
Hot Chocolate - Emma
Flangipanis - Noise Complaint
Sick of it All - Relentless
Sick of it All - Take the night off
Sick of it All - Return to Reality
The Disgruntled Taxpayers - The road safety song
The Dog Trackers - Electric Toilet
Blowhard - Friday Night Public Bar
Faith No More - From the dead
Soundgarden - Dusty (Moby Remix)
750 Rebels - 24/7
CAKE - End of the movie
Bob Marley - Judge Not

The Friends

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Ain't got nothing without friends, no matter how deep it is.

Songs played
Insane Clown Posse - Homies
The Bloodhound Gang - Inevitable return of the great white dope
House of Pain - Who's the man?
The Offspring - The meaning of life
Average White Band - Pick up the pieces
Queen - Friends will be friends
Fun Lovin' Criminals - We are all very worried about you
Primus - Over the electric grapevine
MC Lars - Ahab
Slayer - Dittohead
LARD - Can God fill teeth?
Mastodon - Colony of Birchmen
Run-DMC - Radio Station
Bob Marley - Judge Not