https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crossroads-interviews--7007386 
Despite the passing of 30 years, and living in different parts of the world, we remained in touch. Years later, I asked John if he would like to be interviewed for a podcast series that I was thinking about. It was to be simply titled: ‘Crossroads’. “Why me?”, he answered. “I’m not famous or anything.” I then explained to him that the idea for the series was centred on those you meet in your life, famous or not, who trigger some kind of a change in yourself. Something pivotal. After I explained this to him, he kindly agreed.
 
I thought, finally I’m going to sit down with a gentle, old friend of mine and talk about his personal philosophy on life, his passion for music, while digging out some thoughtful, nuggety reflections. I decided to base it chronologically and start from the beginning:

“So, what was your childhood like, John?”
 
I didn’t realise that in asking that question, I’d just dug up and opened Pandora’s Box …
 
This is the first part to John’s interview. The swearing is frequent and the audio is of a low-fi quality. Headphones are recommended. All music featured in this interview is owned and performed by John Kovar. I hope you enjoy the series ...
]]>enPersonal JournalsJohn Kovarhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/26e9998fba121fa704e6cb929dd3c819.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crossroads-interviews--7007386Sat, 09 May 2026 11:41:30 +0000Brad Evans (Interviewer)John Kovarbradevans1971@gmail.comIn the early 1990’s I met John Kovar at a fondue party, hosted by a mutual friend who lived in a house on Lake Macquarie. I found John to be a soft-spoken, gentle chap whose alternative lifestyle was a distinct contrast to my own. During the evening,... 
Despite the passing of 30 years, and living in different parts of the world, we remained in touch. Years later, I asked John if he would like to be interviewed for a podcast series that I was thinking about. It was to be simply titled: ‘Crossroads’. “Why me?”, he answered. “I’m not famous or anything.” I then explained to him that the idea for the series was centred on those you meet in your life, famous or not, who trigger some kind of a change in yourself. Something pivotal. After I explained this to him, he kindly agreed.
 
I thought, finally I’m going to sit down with a gentle, old friend of mine and talk about his personal philosophy on life, his passion for music, while digging out some thoughtful, nuggety reflections. I decided to base it chronologically and start from the beginning:

“So, what was your childhood like, John?”
 
I didn’t realise that in asking that question, I’d just dug up and opened Pandora’s Box …
 
This is the first part to John’s interview. The swearing is frequent and the audio is of a low-fi quality. Headphones are recommended. All music featured in this interview is owned and performed by John Kovar. I hope you enjoy the series ...
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Despite the passing of 30 years, and living in different parts of the world, we remained in touch. Years later, I asked John if he would like to be interviewed for a podcast series that I was thinking about. It was to be simply titled: ‘Crossroads’. “Why me?”, he answered. “I’m not famous or anything.” I then explained to him that the idea for the series was centred on those you meet in your life, famous or not, who trigger some kind of a change in yourself. Something pivotal. After I explained this to him, he kindly agreed.
 
I thought, finally I’m going to sit down with a gentle, old friend of mine and talk about his personal philosophy on life, his passion for music, while digging out some thoughtful, nuggety reflections. I decided to base it chronologically and start from the beginning:

“So, what was your childhood like, John?”

I didn’t realise that in asking that question, I’d just dug up Pandora’s Box.
 
This is the first part to John’s interview. The swearing is frequent and the audio is of a low-fi quality. Headphones are recommended. All music featured in this interview is owned and performed by John Kovar. I hope you enjoy this episode ...

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Despite the passing of 30 years, and living in different parts of the world, we remained in touch. Years later, I asked John if he would like to be interviewed for a podcast series that I was thinking about. It was to be simply titled: ‘Crossroads’. “Why me?”, he answered. “I’m not famous or anything.” I then explained to him that the idea for the series was centred on those you meet in your life, famous or not, who trigger some kind of a change in yourself. Something pivotal. After I explained this to him, he kindly agreed.
 
I thought, finally I’m going to sit down with a gentle, old friend of mine and talk about his personal philosophy on life, his passion for music, while digging out some thoughtful, nuggety reflections. I decided to base it chronologically and start from the beginning:

“So, what was your childhood like, John?”

I didn’t realise that in asking that question, I’d just dug up Pandora’s Box.
 
This is the first part to John’s interview. The swearing is frequent and the audio is of a low-fi quality. Headphones are recommended. All music featured in this interview is owned and performed by John Kovar. I hope you enjoy this episode ...

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