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Betoota Talks

The Betoota Advocatewww.betootaadvocate.com
Clancy Overell and Errol Parker, editors of the explicitly raw but iconic Outback Australian newspaper known as The Betoota Advocate report fiercely - without fear or favour.
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BETOOTA TALKS: The Story of Sir Joh Bjelke-Peterson (with Kriv Stenders)

Before Trump there was Joh. A laconic right-wing Premier who ruled Queensland with an iron first for 20 years. A cowboy politician who was surrounded by corruption at every level - but always managed to avoid going down. At his disposal was a hippy-bashing police force that is alleged to have murdered numerous political opponents and whistleblowers. It’s a chapter of Australian history that everyone wants to forget. Especially Queenslanders. ESPECIALLY the National Party. This week’s guest has d...

Jun 29, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 51

The Philippou Brothers Visit Betoota

Instead of the Weekly, we're taking a trip to Betoota's very own video store, with clerk Alexei Toliopolous. Twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou are the most excited voices in Australian genre cinema since the release of their horror hit TALK TO ME. Their latest film, BRING HER BACK is another emotionally resonant horror exploration of grief and loss that, in many ways, surpasses their remarkable debut. Starring Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (THE SHAPE OF WATER), Billy Barrat (RESPONSIBLE CH...

Jun 27, 202549 minSeason 9Ep. 50

BETOOTA TALKS: Killing Heidi

A formative band for a whole generation of Aussies, Ella and Jesse Hooper from Killing Heidi join Betoota Talks this week. Hailing from the little Victorian outpost of Violet Town, the brother sister duo stopped by to chat to us about their meteoric rise, the parties, the festivals, their contemporaries, their legacy and whatever happened to Heidi. A good one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 48

BETOOTA TALKS: Lloyd Griffith

Comedian, actor, presenter and classically trained singer from Grimsby. Known for his unique blend of humour and vocal prowess, Lloyd has graced both the comedy circuit and the choral stage. His television credits include Ted Lasso , 8 Out of 10 Cats , Live at the Apollo , Soccer AM , Flinch and Can You Beat The Bookies? . More recently, Lloyd stars as Detective Senior Constable Colin Cartwright in the Australian crime dramedy Return to Paradise . Lloyd speaks about growing up as a chorister and...

Jun 15, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 49

BETOOTA TALKS: Jim From Jim's Mowing

Prominent Australian businessman Jim Penman joins Betoota Talks this week. You might not think you need to listen to this, but you do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 08, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 9Ep. 44

BETOOTA TALKS: Spacey Jane

One of the West’s great exports stopped by the Betoota Advocate podcast offices this week. Amongst other things, Spacey Jane dropped in for a yarn about the special sauce in the West Australian music scene, being mature professionals and to blind rank the greatest acts from WA. They’ve got new music out and are about to hit the road. So get around both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 01, 202536 minSeason 9Ep. 43

BETOOTA TALKS: Bryan Fletcher

Ahead of the first State of Origin on Wendesday, Bryan Fletcher joined Clancy and Wendell in the Betoota Studios to talk all things footy. Now an esteemed broadcaster and ornament to the game, Fletch takes us back to his time in Origin camp and tells us about how the bonding sessions were a bit different back in the day. We preview the upcoming series as well as ask him about the now infamous try celebration that allegedly fuelled Queensland's 8 years of dominance. Head to http://www.vb.com.au/t...

May 25, 202534 minSeason 9Ep. 42

BETOOTA TALKS: Michael Chugg Part 2: The Father of The Australian Music Scene

In Part 2 of our interview with Michael Chugg, Clancy and Wendell delve into the current state of Australian music. With some of the nation's biggest festivals under serious financial threat and the ways in which people consume music rapidly changing, Chugg shares his wisdom on what the future may hold for our musical landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202539 minSeason 9Ep. 39

BETOOTA TALKS: Michael Chugg Part 1: The Father of The Australian Music Scene

The election is finally done and dusted, so we’re leaving the world of politics behind and starting fresh with a huge guest. Michael Chugg has been an integral part of the Australian music scene since the late 60s, having founded the Frontier Touring company and played a part in bringing so many huge acts down under. From ABBA to Billie Eilish, Lime Cordiale to Daddy Cool, Chugg has helped countless artists realise their dreams and potential, as well as giving Aussie music fans a taste of their ...

May 11, 202548 minSeason 9Ep. 38

BETOOTA TALKS: Betoota’s Election Recap

Fair bit happened over the weekend. If you’d like to hear us give a quick lay of the land about where everything’s at, then give this a spin. Gains/ losses / and what the hell happened to The greens. You may have had enough of politics, well you are in luck because it’s all over now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 05, 202520 minSeason 9Ep. 36

BETOOTA TALKS: Dr Ken Henry

In the last Betoota Talks before the election, we decided to have a chat to someone who isn't asking for you to vote for them this weekend. Someone who can speak freely and honestly about the state of the nation, and what lies ahead. One of the nation's leading economists, the Taree product swung by for a wide ranging chat about economics, environmentalism and growing up in timber logging country that's still battling with its identity. A great yarn, and one worth listening to. See omnystudio.co...

Apr 29, 202558 minSeason 9Ep. 34

Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong - in her first ever podcast!

Senator Penny Wong steps into the booth with Betoota this week, for her first ever podcast interview. The South Australian Labor heavyweight talks about her upbringing, family and what drew her to politics in the first place. How has Parliament changed since she was first elected? What are her greatest regrets in politics? The Foreign Minister explains what it's like to juggle a Federal Election campaign and global trade wars at the same time. She also reveals her secret foodie past time, and he...

Apr 27, 202543 minSeason 9Ep. 32

BETOOTA TALKS: Josh Burns Labor MP For Macnamara

Josh Burns was the youngest member of the Labor caucus when he was elected to parliament in 2019, but he faces tough opposition on both sides to retain the pivotal seat of Macnamara at the upcoming election. Situated in Melbourne, Macnamara is one of the most diverse seats in the nation, home to a wide range of cultures, communities and ethnicities. At the last election, Burns defeated both the Liberals and the Greens by just 2% of the vote, and it could be an even closer finish this time. See o...

Apr 20, 202538 minSeason 9Ep. 31

BETOOTA TALKS: Victorian Socialist Purple Pingers & Democratic Campaigner Kyle Middleton

The first of our mid-week podcasts that will be published in the lead up to the election features two figures on opposite ends of the political scale. First up, a Senate candidate from the Victorian Socialists, Jordan Van Den Lamb, better known by his online persona Purple Pingers. Jordan is in the headlines again this week after Anthony Albanese had a shot at him because he is encouraging people in Victoria to squat in empty houses in response to the housing crisis. He's got some rather radical...

Apr 16, 202545 minSeason 9Ep. 26

BETOOTA TALKS: Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor (Member For Hume)

A Rhodes Scholar from Nimmitabel with a Master of Philosophy in Economics from Cambridge. He cut his teeth at McKinsey before helping establish Fonterra, the Kiwi dairy co-op whose creation is now studied at Harvard Business School as one of the greatest feats of agribusiness strategy in the modern era. That should qualify him for the role of Federal Treasurer right? Now, he’s pitching nuclear power as the affordable answer to Australia’s energy future and facing the task of trying to win back g...

Apr 13, 202548 minSeason 9Ep. 25

Nicolette Boele: The Wildly Popular Independent Candidate for Sydney’s Upper North Shore

Born and raised in the leafy North Shore suburb of Killara, Nicolette Boele (pronounced ‘Buller’) is making waves as the next Federal Independent tipped to oust the Liberals from a once very safe blue ribbon electorate. The electoral division of Bradfield, historically made up of blue bloods and professionals, looks like it wants a change. Will Nicolette Boele be the reason that the Liberals don’t win one harbourside or oceanside Sydney seat this election? She’s made the headlines over the last ...

Apr 06, 202539 minSeason 9Ep. 23

Betoota Advocate Official Election Preview with Charles Croucher

Everything you need to know about the upcoming federal election in one place. The seats to watch out for, the candidates to keep across, and the issues that will decide the next government. Clancy and Errol are joined by seasoned political journalist Charles Croucher for a preview of the next month of campaigning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 202543 minSeason 9Ep. 21
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