AFR's Joe Aston goes BAM!

[Happy Dude]

If that’s how Joe Aston speaks, then yes. (It’s him).

Oh. I'm not a marketing expert but I think they've missed a tremendous opportunity then.

 

[mel-world]

Free from the public library online.

Tks for the idea. Unfortunately, I'm 22 on the hold list so might get it in time for my next long trip in May.

 

[djchuckles]

Back on topic

I was gifted Spotify premium over Christmas and have been listening to the Audiobook version (rather than buying a physical book).

I have been enjoying the book immensely !

Oh I didn’t know it was on Spotify! I nearly bought the audio book

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Listening now. Definitely narrated by Joe. Says so at start

 

[gty222]

Tks for the idea. Unfortunately, I'm 22 on the hold list so might get it in time for my next long trip in May.

Try Melton library. Appears to be available now.

 

[Gold Member]

He's back! Woohoo!

Joe Aston will return to The Australian Financial Review as a monthly columnist under a new agreement with his former masthead.

Aston’s column will appear online and in AFR Weekend and coincides with the creation of his new publishing and podcasting business, Rampart, which is expected to launch on February 10.

Tis behind a paywall - Joe Aston returns to the Financial Review

 

[RooFlyer]

Excellent - thanks for the heads-up.

I did sign up to his web page for advisories on his new venture, but haven't heard anything. @Gold Member you get an e-mail?

 

[Gold Member]

Excellent - thanks for the heads-up.

I did sign up to his web page for advisories on his new venture, but haven't heard anything. @Gold Member you get an e-mail?

I’m on the phone with him now… will get back to you.

 

[RooFlyer]

I’m on the phone with him now… will get back to you.

Just found some posts from him on X. I’m not on X but I can read these. Mentions a new venture Rampart News but nothing on the AFR which seems odd? (obviously going to be writing there through the AFR link you supplied. Seems to be taking a while to get the next perch set up properly.

 

[RooFlyer]

Just got the Rampart subscription e-mail. 'The Chairman's Lounge' is his top tier subscription $4,399pa Ouch!

The regular sub (get his articles), $65 monthly, is "auto renew unless you cancel".

I think I'll wait a bit to see what people think. I'm subbed to the AFR, where he has a monthly column. It will be interesting - I suppose he will hold his good stuff for Rampart subscriptions.

 

[SYD]

Just got the Rampart subscription e-mail. 'The Chairman's Lounge' is his top tier subscription $4,399pa Ouch!

Does that come with at least one CL pass?

 

[CaptJCool]

Come see him for free at Adelaide Writers Week on Thursday 6 March
9.30am
The day before the Auckland soirée !

 

[RooFlyer]

The AFR Magazine this weekend has a piece by Aston about Qantas in the air

Which first and business class does Joe Aston rate? (paywalled)

He loves Qantas First Class and is a nine-year P1. Not so much a fan of QF's business class ...

 

[elanshin]

Which first and business class does Joe Aston rate?

Aston wrote the definitive book on Qantas’ fall from grace. Then he flew Qantas first class to London.

www.afr.com

 

[Big John]

Which first and business class does Joe Aston rate?

Aston wrote the definitive book on Qantas’ fall from grace. Then he flew Qantas first class to London.

www.afr.com

My favourite bit is when VH said "Well hello, Joe".

That would have been one flight when everything ran smoothly !

 

[MEL_Traveller]

My favourite bit is when VH said "Well hello, Joe".

That would have been one flight when everything ran smoothly !

He never said he had a problem with the crew or service. It was only the management.

 

[Big John]

He never said he had a problem with the crew or service. It was only the management.

Agree. That is very clear in his book (which I really enjoyed).

 

[Kangol]

Which first and business class does Joe Aston rate?

Aston wrote the definitive book on Qantas’ fall from grace. Then he flew Qantas first class to London.

www.afr.com

Do you have a link to the full text?
12ft.io isn't giving the full thing.

 

[sudoer]

Do you have a link to the full text?
12ft.io isn't giving the full thing.

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[BD1959]

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Thanks for sharing sudoer.

Regards,

BD

 

[Kangol]

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Thanks.
I'm really enjoying his book - about halfway through now.
Funny that he doesn't mention the F wine in that article.
Sounds like the $50m to the catering budget was for food only.