Independent Idiots
Welcome to Independent Idiots, where two best friends and local idiots, Jake Hunniford and Dom Paver, discuss their journey in the Australian music scene. Their friendship is based off quality banter, a shared passion for music, their band Savage Honey and a love for stupidity. As a band their journey has led them to build friendships with unique individuals and musicians who join them on this podcast to share insights about the Australian music scene and to offer advice on how this culturally impactful industry operates. Join these affable nitwits on their humorous adventures as they interview incredible people and talented muso’s. With unique live performances, constant laughs and powerful insights, you are bound to enjoy, learn and relate to the independent idiots who bring you this weekly show. Lets go!
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Dom & Jake sit down with Didirri at Sofar Sounds gig at Common Ground in Freshwater Creek.
Didirri speak in detail about his knowledge of the Aussie music scene & the process of creativity.
UPCOMING SHOWS: 26/6 - Meanjin/Brisbane, QLD27/6 Budjalung/Eltham, NSW4/7 Eora/Sydney, NSW5/7 Thirroul, NSW11/7 Kaurna/Adelaide, NSW12/7 Warrnambool, VIC19/7 Naarm/Melbourne, VIC25/7 Nipaluna/Hobart, TAS1/8 Wadani/Margaret River, WA2/8 Walyalup/Fremantle 3/8 Bridgetown, WA9/8 Beechworth(contested land), VIC9/8 Beechworth(contested land), VIC
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
The Idiots swap stories and share laughs with their good friend Angus Montaigne. Angus blows the idiots away as he performs music of his new album. Be sure to stick around to the end!
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
This week Jake & Dom sit down with Noah James to discuss what led to his rising DJ career & where he is heading.
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
The Idiots deep dive on mental health and Dom's journey with it. THICCJIMXXX brings the laughs and some unusual gifts to the podcast.
If this episode triggers anything, be sure to check in with your support network/friends & family. + lifeline is helpful - Text 0477 131 114 or Call 13 11 14
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
The idiots discuss what it takes to be a solo artist playing cover gigs, comedy shows, Dom's birthday and song writing with their guest Nick Lorenz of Grommett Lloyd and Raging Moby.Nick performs an unreleased track named "Flinders Street", a song about coming out the otherside of depression to re-connect with friends.
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Episode 3: The Idiots catch up over a cup of tea. We hear an unreleased song by Liv Cartledge, & a music review by Sam Shallue.
Liv speaks & sings of her formative years as a young adult, leaving the comfort of her hometown in search of a career in music. A life of living in Melbourne, playing in bands, & getting by.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
'The Idiots' Dom Paver & Jake Hunniford meet with Sam Shallue from Magic Bean Guillotine.