Made In Lithgow
Made In Lithgow
Podcast Description
"Made in Lithgow" is a podcast for the Greater Lithgow Region, no matter where you live. Join Brad Cluff and Ian Iddles as they explore the stories, culture, and people shaping the region's transition from its industrial past to a bright future. Whether you're a business owner, athlete, involved in tourism, local charities, or industry, or have a story to tell, we want to hear from you. Relax and listen as we showcase the beauty of Lithgow – both in its landscape and its people. Lithgow doesn’t need to be made great again; it already is.
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The podcast explores significant themes such as community resilience, local history, economic transitions, and cultural celebrations, with episodes like Debate, Respect & Hard Truths covering contemporary challenges facing Lithgow and Uncle Bob Sutor's Soundtrack of Lithgow highlighting the town's musical heritage.
Made in Lithgow is where the stories of Lithgow come to life. Hosted by Ian “Legend” Iddles and Brad Cluff, we sit down with the people who make this community what it is—locals, legends, leaders, and everyday Australians with extraordinary stories.
Honest, unfiltered and proudly regional, these conversations preserve the history, celebrate the characters and explore the future of one of Australia’s most resilient towns.
If you've spent any time in Lithgow over the past 20 years—or anywhere on the internet—you've probably heard the name Top Dawg.
But who is the man behind the music?
In this episode of Made in Lithgow, Brad Cluff and Ian ”Legend” Iddles sit down with lifelong mate Ean ”Top Dawg” Griffiths for one of the most honest and heartfelt conversations we've had.
From growing up in Portland and attending Wallerawang Public School, to finding music as an escape from bullying, Ean shares the story behind the viral videos, the millions of online views, meeting Australian rap artists, building an enormous social media following, and becoming one of Lithgow's most recognisable personalities.
We also talk about Williams Syndrome, family, resilience, the power of music, internet fame, dealing with online trolls, and why Lithgow will always be home.
This isn't an interview about social media.
It's a conversation about friendship, community, perseverance and the real person behind one of Australia's most recognisable internet personalities.
In this episode:
- Growing up in Portland & Lithgow
- Wallerawang Public School memories
- Finding music through difficult times
- Going viral on Facebook & YouTube
- Meeting Australian rap artists
- Life with Williams syndrome
- Dealing with online bullying
- Why family means everything
- The future of Top Dawg
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