LiSTNR has launched Gudinski, a five-part docuseries that tells a new side to the story of the late music mogul, Michael Gudinski.
Hosted by Gudinski’s daughter, Kate Gudinski, the podcast series unpacks her father’s legacy, from signing Aussie icons like Kylie Minogue and Jimmy Barnes to touring superstars like Madonna and The Rolling Stones around Australia.
This is the first time Kate Gudinski has spoken at length about her father. Through the series, she explores what drove his passion for music, how he built the global entertainment empire Mushroom Group, and his lasting impact on the music industry, which has his fingerprints all over it. She also shares her own stories of growing up with her dad—including having Madonna over to the family home for dinner!
The podcast has rare recordings from Gudinski himself, offering an unprecedented look into the mind of the man who shaped the Australian music landscape. Gudinski is a must-listen for music fans of all ages, industry insiders, and anyone captivated by the story of a true Australian icon and how the Australian music scene transformed under Gudinski’s influence.
Reflecting on both her father and the new series, Kate Gudinski said: “I’ve had a front row seat to my dad’s legendary career; watching him rub shoulders with some of the most famous people in the world, hosting rock stars for dinner at our family home, and running the show for the latest world performer touring Australia. In this new series, I explore how my dad changed the Australian music scene and our national culture.
“We take an in-depth look at his early life, when he cut his teeth in the fledgling Aussie music scene, and the big swings he later took in business that included squaring off with competing music promoters and outsmarting a billionaire.
“When I consider my dad’s legacy, I know that there’s no one else like him and that ultimately, he used his platform and his influence to champion the Australian music scene.”
All five episodes of Gudinski, are available now on LiSTNR.