Show Notes
Gabriella Cilmi burst onto the music scene at just 16 with her global hit Sweet About Me, earning six ARIA Awards and becoming one of Australia's biggest young stars. But behind the success, fame came with challenges. Joining Jonesy & Amanda ahead of her Friday Feels Session performance, Gabriella opens up about stepping away from the spotlight, finding her way back to music after 13 years, and why her brand-new album feels like the record she was always meant to make. Plus, she reflects on the whirlwind success of Sweet About Me and performs the classic hit live in the GOLD studio. 🎶✨ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It’s Friday and the vibes are high! 🎉 Jonesy and Amanda kick off the show with tales of Amanda’s tennis triumph (according to Amanda), a questionable tuberculosis meat story, and a Fast Five that goes spectacularly off the rails. Plus, they debate whether you’d choose 10 years as a billionaire or a long life with no money, uncover some surprisingly embarrassing everyday moments, and Brendan discovers his dream destination: a specialty caster store. Then it’s a very special Friday Feels Session as Aussie favourites Youth Group join the show to celebrate 30 years together and perform a stunning acoustic version of Forever Young that leaves the team emotional. Plus, Instagrand, social media highlights with Jenna, and Jill from Jindalee’s unforgettable surprise performance. Featuring: Youth Group live, Fast Five, Instagram, Water Cooler Chat, and all the usual Jonesy & Amanda chaos. 🎙️✨ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jenna Benson (Digital Jenna) joins Jonesy & Amanda with what's been trending on the @jonesyandamanda socials this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As part of Jonesy & Amanda's Friday Feels, Australian indie rock favourites Youth Group perform a special live acoustic version of their iconic hit, Forever Young. Celebrating 20 years since the song became a cultural phenomenon, the band strips things back for an intimate performance that captures all the nostalgia, emotion and timeless appeal of the beloved classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ahead of their 30th anniversary tour, Youth Group's Toby Martin and Patrick Matthews join Jonesy & Amanda for Friday Feels. The band reflects on the surreal moment Forever Young exploded after featuring on The OC, why they missed most of their own success, and the lasting impact the song has had on fans over the years. Plus, they discuss recording an acoustic version for the song's 20th anniversary and perform the iconic track live in the studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dive into a thought-provoking question: would you rather be a billionaire with only 10 years to live or be poor but healthy until you're 100? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.