In the mid-90's the alternative music revolution was well underway, and Brisbane bands like Regurgitator, Screamfeeder, Powderfinger and Custard (featuring one future Bandit Heeler) were taking Brisbane to the world.And 25 years before Bluey had international audiences swooning over Queenslander houses and the steep hills of Brisbane's inner city, writer Nick Earls had readers the world over falling in love with the River City when he released the smash hit Zigzag Street, which was set in Red Hill.Lou sat down with Nick to chat about all things Red Hill and Nick's efforts at renovating a Queenslander workers cottage which featured a three sided dunny.Empires is the new novel by Nick Earls and you can pick it up here.Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbane