Episode 3: The Singing Cowboy

“He started burrowing into his sack and drawing out $20 bills. Crickey! I couldn’t believe my eyes!”

Suffering from debilitating anxiety and depression, as a young man Jock Hume could have fallen through the cracks. Instead, he bought himself a studded shirt and tan boots and carved out a place for himself in the world.

Music credits for this episode: All tracks performed by Jock Hume – Marianne; When The Rain Tumbles Down in July; Falsom Prison; Sweeney. Thank you to Michael Colonna for permission to use audio from The Variety Artists Club of New Zealand’s 2005 awards.