{"podcast":{"title":"Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357","podcast_index_feed_id":7559357,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-mesa-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-mesa-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2000,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Mesa News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Mesa—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Mesa News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T04:18:19.547521+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357"},"episode":{"title":"Mike Preston Remembered: From Music to Mad Max | Mesa News","slug":"mike-preston-remembered-from-music-to-mad-max-mesa-news","published_at":"2026-07-27T19:18:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357/mike-preston-remembered-from-music-to-mad-max-mesa-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/4593fcfeff94bc8b","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c55b0118-a0b1-4a27-b717-22db085a26f4.mp3","summary":"Iconic Aussie actor and singer Mike Preston, known for his unforgettable role as Pappagallo in Mad Max 2 and his gritty performances on Homicide, passed away at 93. Before Hollywood fame, he charted Top 40 hits in the UK and built a thriving career in Australia’s music and TV scene. His breakthrough came in 1981 with Mad Max 2, followed by roles in Highlander, Law & Order, and his final gig in 2002’s The Getaway. A true multi-talented artist, Preston’s legacy spans continents and generations, leaving fans worldwide with unforgettable performances. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4593fcfeff94bc8b","meta_description":"Iconic Aussie actor and singer Mike Preston, known for his unforgettable role as Pappagallo in Mad Max 2 and his gritty performances on Homicide, passed a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":90,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357/episodes/mike-preston-remembered-from-music-to-mad-max-mesa-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357/mike-preston-remembered-from-music-to-mad-max-mesa-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}