He is known for his dislike of the Beatles and his recall of the TV shows "Owly's School", "F Troop" and popular Perth children's TV characters Fat Cat and Percy Penguin. He is also a huge ABBA fan, with a special fondness for Bjorn; and he is known as a consummate Lapsang Souchong tea aficionado. Some listeners believe Chappell should be recognised for his compassion on 8 February 2009 in the early morning program after the "Black Saturday" bush fires in Victoria.