On this episode of An Eventful Life, we’re joined by true Australian entertainment royalty — Wilbur Wilde.

Musician, TV icon, comedian, event MC, storyteller and all-round showman, Wilbur has spent decades entertaining Australia on stages, screens and airwaves.

From his legendary time with Ol' 55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, to becoming a household name on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, to touring, recording, theatre, hosting and appearing across countless live shows and television productions, Wilbur’s career and life is as colourful, unpredictable and eventful as it gets.

In this episode, Wilbur opens up about life inside the music industry, the chaos and camaraderie of live television, unforgettable and crazy moments on stage, his over 950 performances in the Rocky Horror Picture Show and what it really takes to stay relevant, creative and grounded across multiple decades in entertainment. We talk rock ’n’ roll stories, career highs and lows, humour, resilience, and the joy of still doing what you love.

Packed with laughs, honesty and incredible stories, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who loves music, television, live performance and Australian pop culture.

In this episode, we cover:

• Wilbur’s early days in music and the rise of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
• Life behind the scenes of Hey Hey It’s Saturday
• Touring, live performance and rock ’n’ roll stories
• The realities of fame, longevity and reinvention
• Why live entertainment still matters
• Staying creative, curious and connected over decades
• Wilbur’s most “pinch-me” career moments
• What he’s learned about audiences, laughter and storytelling

A brilliant, funny and generous conversation with one of Australia’s most loved entertainers.

Enjoy this episode of An Eventful Life with Wilbur Wilde.

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This week on An Eventful Life, we’re joined by Emma Rosen — the inspiring founder of Food Creative, whose journey spans multicultural food markets, London fashion and food styling, studio kitchens and haute-caviar events. From modelling to marketing, from recipe-development to live cooking demos, Emma has turned a lifelong love of food and culture into one of the world's most versatile food-creative businesses.

In this episode we dig into her journey: childhood flavours in Melbourne’s multicultural food scene; that moment she realised food was her calling; the wild ride from fashion modelling to food stylist, event chef, brand collaborator and media presenter; and the birth of Food Creative and its luxury arm, Caviar Co, as we learn about Emma's love of sharing the joys of Caviar with us all.

We also get behind-the-scenes on what it really takes to deliver unforgettable food experiences — from creative vision to client briefs, camera-ready plating to “uh-oh” moments in live events. We talk sustainability, balancing glamour with approachability, and what legacy Emma hopes to leave on the food and event world.

Whether you’re a foodie, event-planner, creative or just someone who loves a good story — this one’s for you.

Get ready for a colourful, honest and delicious ride. Enjoy this episode of An Eventful Life with Emma Rosen.

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Today on An Eventful Life, we’re joined by one of Australia’s most recognisable hosts — Pete Lazer. If you’ve been to the footy, the cricket, the netball or a charity gala, corporate function, awards night or even watched reality TV in the early 2000s, you’ve seen Pete working his magic. For over 25 years Pete has been the voice, the smile, and the energy behind some of the country’s biggest moments.

In this episode, Pete takes us behind the mic and into a career that’s spanned TV studios, dating shows, prime ministers, sporting superstars, and crowds of over 90,000 people at the MCG. We talk about that first big break, life on reality tv show Shopping for Love, unforgettable match-day moments, adapting to totally different audiences and style of events, and the art of knowing when a crowd is with you.

We also get personal — balancing family life with a hectic event schedule, staying grounded, keeping the energy up when you’re running on empty, and the misconceptions people still have about the role of a professional MC all the way to his dream interview with Donald Trump.

If you love events, sport, storytelling, or just want a good laugh, this is a brilliant look into the reality of live communication from a someone who has seen it all.

In this episode we cover:

• Hosting TV shows, dating shows and major sporting events

• Match-day MC life at the AFL, Cricket Australia and Netball

• Corporate and Community Events

• Reading a crowd and connecting with an audience

• Goosebump sporting moments

• Juggling family life with the chaos of events

• Pete’s most meaningful “pinch me” moments

• Advice for up-and-coming MCs and hosts

• The one thing event managers do that drives him mad

• What he’d be doing if he wasn’t an MC

It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Pete — he’s a gem of a human with endless stories and even more heart.

Enjoy this episode of An Eventful Life with Pete Lazer.

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