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TO HEAR BEHIND THE HITS: JOHN FARNHAM

The excellent documentary Finding the Voice is pulling crowds in cinemas but Farnsie fanatics who want more would do well to check out this podcast tracing his extraordinary life and career. In addition to interviews with Jimmy Barnes, Gaynor Wheatley and Daryl Braithwaite, there’s a treasure trove of archival interviews so listeners can hear his trials and triumphs in his own words.

TO WATCH BARRY Foxtel On Demand, BINGE

While next week’s final episode of Succession has been hogging headlines, Bill Hader’s magnificently dark creation has been quietly building up to what should be a satisfyingly shocking conclusion. After four seasons of one of the best shows of the decade, Hader’s hit man turned aspiring actor is finding he can’t escape from his bloody and brutal past – but who is going to survive until the final credits roll?

TO READ THE FIRE AND THE ROSE Harper-Collins, $32.99

Robyn Codwallader, celebrated author of The Anchoress and Book of Colours, returns with a tale of love, prejudice, violence and resilience, set in 13th century England. Feisty heroine Eleanor is forced to leave her village for the big smoke of Lincoln, where she works as a housemaid but dreams of becoming a scribe. Tradition and sexism prohibit women entering the profession, and she encounters entrenched racism when she falls for Asher, a Jewish spicer.

TO BOOK THE WHITLAMS

The beloved Aussie indie-rockers fronted by Tim Freedman (and with the Living End’s Scott Owen on bass) will hit the road in September and October with a tour that mines music from 1993 to 1997. Expect gems such as Gough and I Make Hamburgers as well as a healthy serving of the ARIA-winning Eternal Nightcap, home to the timeless No Aphrodisiac and Buy Now Pay Later. Tickets: thewhitlams.com

TO DRINK HYPER META

Winter might be closing in, but the first succulent, pillowy sip of this Hazy India Pale Ale from Melbourne outfit Kaiju! Beer will send you somewhere tropical fast. The limited release is juicy as all get out – with hints of grapefruit, pineapple and melon – and just the right bitterness. For the best craft beer deals, visit smartcraftbeer.com.au