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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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EP 27: Hedley Thomas

Teacher's Pet - The Gold Walkley Award winning journalist behind the Teacher's Pet podcast stopped by our great south west this week for a chat in the Koala Mattress Studios. The Teacher's Pet is the first Australian podcast to go to #1 in the US and has over 14 million downloads. A must-listen for any fan of the podcast series the world can't seem to get enough of. Come see the Betoota Advocate Roadshow - Buy Tickets here Download Teachers Pet Podcast here See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Sep 09, 201849 minSeason 1Ep. 55

EP 26: Live from the Betoota Races

In a special live podcast this week, the team talk to Ag Minister and Member for Maranoa, David Littleproud. That's followed up by an extended chat to one of the Outback's greatest showmen, Fred Brophy, who's boxing troupe has been travelling the far west for generations. Recorded live at the Betoota Races and in the Koala Mattress Studios. To find out the story of Fred Borphy's missing digits get his book The Last Showman And don't forget to get your tickets for The Betoota Advocate Roadshow to...

Sep 02, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 53

EP 25: The Grade Cricketer

This week on the podcast, we thought you'd be all Canberra'd out so we have the greatest cricket-related podcast on our show for something different. The Grade Cricketer join us in the Koala Mattress Studios for an extended discussion surrounding the recent cricketing controversies as well as our own plans for the future of the game. Follow the Grade Cricketer on Twitter and Facebook and Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 26, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 51

EP 24: Michaela Whitbourn

Who better to share insight into the greatest, saddest merger in Australia media history? One of the industry's finest investigative reporters, Michaela Whitbourn direct from the Koala Mattress Studios. The wedding between Nine and Fairfax has forever changed journalism in this country. A must listen for all news junkies and #auspol followers. Proudly brought to you by 'The Happytime Murders' in cinemas this Thursday 23 August 2018 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 19, 201837 minSeason 1Ep. 49

EP 23: David Pocock

This weekend, the Wallabies are set to face the ominous New Zealand All Blacks in Sydney. Good morning to the All Black spies listening... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 201844 minSeason 1Ep. 47

EP 22: Billy (The Twelfth Man ) Birmingham

Joining us in the Koala Mattress Studios this week is Living Australian Treasure, Billy Birmingham. If you're only going to listen to one Betoota podcast this year, make it this one. Made famous by his timeless impressions of the Wide World of Sport's commentary team, there's much more to the 12th Man than the average punter would know. He discusses how he started doing what he does and what the future holds. Billy was such a delight to have in town and he's welcome back any time. See omnystudio...

Aug 05, 201858 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Bulletin 02/8/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

In this weeks News Wrap, Cadet Wendell Hussey covers Bill Shorten's calls to execute banking executives, a local boomer hitting out at ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 01, 20185 minSeason 1Ep. 44

EP 21: Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: This week Clancy and Errol speak to one of the most promising sporting exports in Australia. Undefeated UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa. He's three from three and a maestro of the knock out. We are talking Pig Latin, bum bags and the rise of Western Sydney fighters in mixed martial arts. A lot of C bombs in the Koala Mattress Studios this week. Fight highlight vs Rashad Coulter Instagram @bambamtuivasa Half Cast Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 29, 201830 minSeason 1Ep. 43

EP 20: Anthony 'Albo' Albanese

In a show that should age like a fine wine, the probably future Prime Minister of Australia was passing through town and kindly found the time to drop into our Koala Mattress Studios at Desert Rock FM to expand upon his own experiences growing up, the ongoing citizenship scandal, the five by-elections coming up on the 28th of July, party rouges like Mark Latham as well as his own plans for the nation. A must listen. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Mattress Studio in the town's Old City...

Jul 22, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Bulletin 19/7/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

Wendell Hussey wraps up the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate. In this week's bulletin Elon Musk releases a new range of Tesla,... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 20187 minSeason 1Ep. 40

EP 19: Brooke Boney

This week on the show, Brooke Boney from Triple J and the exclusive Sydney Swans ambassadorship programme, stopped by Koala Mattress Studios at Desert Rock FM to chat about her meteoric rise from a DJ on the Hunter Valley's coal-side to the voice of youth-orientated news on the public broadcaster. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Mattress Studio in the town's Old City District. Use the code ROADKILL to get $200 off your Koala Sofa or Mattress purchase. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Jul 15, 201844 minSeason 1Ep. 39

EP 18 : EMCEE Kerser

In a very rare radio interview, MC Kerser, Australia's best-selling homegrown hip-hop artist and the man behind the nation's most frequently shoplifted records, stopped by the studio this week to tell us a bit about the game and what it takes to stay on top. About where he's been and where he's going - including his next album. https://emceekerser.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kerserofficial/?hl=en Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Sofa Studio in the town's Old City District. Use the co...

Jul 08, 201844 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Bulletin 06/7/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

In this weeks news wrap, an inner city leftie has begun his painful transition into becoming a Liberal voter, Culture Kings are in crisis mode, and Russia's footballers get to enjoy a few more days with kneecaps. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Mattress Studio in the town's Old City District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 05, 20187 minSeason 1Ep. 36

EP 17: Mike Whitney

A masterclass in 'hypothetical' ball tampering, on-field leadership and what it would've been like to say no to Allan Border. The boys talk everything from his rising to prominence on the cricket oval to the heights of TV fame on Who Dares Wins - and perhaps the cricket this summer on 7? Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Sofa Studio in the town's Old City District. Use the code STRUTH200 to get $200 off your Koala Sofa or Mattress purchase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Jul 01, 20181 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Bulletin 29/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

In this week's news wrap a local 'No' voter turns her attention to the plastic bag ban, an MRA aggressively informs us that he has never assaulted anyone and the Parramatta Eels somehow find a way to lose their bye match. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Studio in the town's Old City District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 20188 minSeason 1Ep. 34

EP:16 - Scottie Marsh

Vandal. Graffiti artist. Activist. Scottie Marsh is one of the nations most prolific street artists who's work has got tongues talking on topic ranging from gay marriage to the Great Barrier Reef. Cops hate him. This is Scottie's Advocate Article in Brisbane Follow Scottie on IG @scottie.marsh website Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Sofa Studio in the town's Old City District. Use the code STRUTH200 to get $200 off your Koala Sofa or Mattress purchase. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Jun 24, 201847 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Bulletin 22/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

In this weeks wrap, a woman ignores the advice of men on the internet and WALKS somewhere, a cryptoprenuer concedes it's all over and Optus says we should be all good now. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Studio in the town's Old City District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 20186 minSeason 1Ep. 32

EP 15: Miranda Devine

Spicing things up for episode 15 with conservative Murdoch commentator and columnist Miranda Devine. We ask the big questions this week and Miranda tells us how she processes the things she writes. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Sofa Studio in the town's Old City District. Use the code STRUTH200 to get $200 off your Koala Sofa or Mattress purchase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 201841 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Bulletin 15/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

In this weeks news wrap, Turnbull tries to emulate Trump, A Current Affair runs another story on Asians buying baby powder and Cam Smith is coming out of retirement. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Studio in the town's Old City District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 20186 minSeason 1Ep. 30

EP 14: DMA's - Matt Mason

Off the back of a UK tour, DMA's guitarist Matt Mason popped into the Koala Sofa Studios while they were coming through Queensland. Talking about rock star life and their best and worst gigs! Plus we take a look at the mail bag for this week. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Sofa Studio in the town's Old City District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 201848 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Bulletin 08/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

In this weeks wrap, Barnaby somehow fails to resurrect his career after telling the nation the intricate details of his affair with a young staffer, Fred the Bottlenose dolphin tells us how he is excited to see what the new range of reusable shopping bags tastes like, and a young drama student brings his classmates to tears with a moving Gus Gould style monologue. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Studio in the town's Old City District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Jun 07, 20186 minSeason 1Ep. 28

EP 13: Luke Bracey

Hollywood Star Luke Bracey visits Koala Sofa Studios to talk about his storied career between Home & Away and Hollywood. What life is like for Aussie actors living in LA and his take on this year's Origin selections. Coming to you from the Koala Sofa Studios 11:25 The irony of the Harold Holt Swimming Pool 13:20 What is it like working in Hollywood 30:00 James Bond 37:00 Rugby sliding doors 46:00 NRL and Origin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 03, 201859 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Bulletin 01/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

In this weeks wrap, the lucrative offer the ABC made for Barnaby's story, a pro-lifer hits out at constraints on his freedom of speech and a NSW Origin fan enters the optimism phase. Recorded at Desert Rock FM from the Koala Studio in the town's Old City District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 20186 minSeason 1Ep. 26
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