His angry father wanted him to stop his little projects and concentrate on his tinsmith job. It's a good thing he didn't.

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Two young boys with big ideas started in a small shed with barely any room.

This episode made possible thanks to Superfan David.

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*** Check Out @BertNewtonClips on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook

*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s

*** check out my other podcasts

• NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
• COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
• FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers

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Their fruit and veg business was going fine until he added sweets to the store...

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Other projects of mine...

*** Check Out @BertNewtonClips on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook

*** Follow my Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@SimonOwensRadio where I post classic Bert Newton Show moments and old Tv ads from the 80s & 90s

*** check out my other podcasts

• NOT TALKING FOOTBALL where I interview former champion AFL players - but not about their football careers.
• COMPILATION CONVERSTATIONS where I interview celebrities about their favourite Compilation Albums
• FAVOURITES where I interview celebrities about their careers

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.