Harry Kauper George Towns built the first portable radio for the Rev. John Flynn. Powered by a generator driven by the rear wheel of Flynn's truck, it worked well but Flynn wanted a radio which did not rely on a fuel supply: in 1926 Kauper introduced Flynn to Alfred Traeger who developed the pedal wireless which was to be used by the Flying Doctor Service of Australia. In June 1926 Kauper became the chief engineer of 5CL, Adelaide (Central Broadcasters Ltd). When 5CL was taken over by the National Broadcasting Service in January 1930 he became chief engineer for 5AD (The Advertiser
Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit Pill" was the 30 March 'Hottest Record in the World' on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show. In July 2009, Flynn featured in the music video for Australian singer Lisa Mitchell's single "Coin Laundry" from the album "Wonder". A live performance of "Been Listening" featured on the DVD included with the special edition of Laura Marling's album, "I Speak Because I Can". Flynn completed filming "Lotus Eaters" in London. He also does a cameo in a French movie, "Après mai" (2012) by Olivier Assayas, playing a song. Flynn also appeared in the first episode of "Black Cab Sessions". Flynn has