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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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Episodes

Ep 140: Matt Kean MP

This week our editors interview a relatively influential Liberal politician who believes in Climate Change. NSW Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean MP. Is he a secret greenie? Do his federal counterparts know his name yet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202038 minSeason 3Ep. 293

Ep 139: Hayley Mary from The Jezabels

She's gone solo, but they haven't officially broken up yet. One of Australia's most talented vocalists and rock legends, Hayley Mary, joins The Betoota Advocate Podcast this week. Hayley talks about the differences in running her own show after all of those years on the road with the Jezabels. The editors ask about how the band started and how the solo project started, and what was it like the grow up in Byron before all the linen yuppies. https://www.hayleymary.com/ Recorded from the Budgy Smug...

Dec 06, 202040 minSeason 3Ep. 291

Ep 138: Bernard Fanning

On the eve of Powderfinger’s new release, Bernard Fanning joins the Betoota Advocate Podcast to explain how a band that isn’t together was able to get a new album together. Bernie tells us the story of Queensland’s favourite rock export, how they met, how they toured, and what was the go with that plane? Recorded from the Budgy Smuggler Booth Youtube version: https://youtu.be/wq6mzPkCJR0 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 29, 202039 minSeason 3Ep. 289

Ep 137: Tyson Pedro & Tai Tuivasa

For his third appearance in The Betoota Advocate studios, UFC fighter Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa is still defending the title for the most swear words in one single interview [SEVERE LANGUAGE WARNING]. This time he’s joined by his uso, fellow MMA fighter and fashion model Tyson Pedro. These two Mount Druitt icons talk to Clancy and Errol about the UFC Fight Island, training in quarantine, working the corner while injured, and all the other little business tings they have cooking. Tyson and Bam Bam al...

Nov 22, 202027 minSeason 3Ep. 287

Ep 136: Aunty Donna

With their first show on Netflix, the Aunty Donna boys come a long way since the community theatre stages of Ballarat. Through the wonders of technology, editors Clancy and Errol are able to break through the steel ring around Melbourne and interview these blokes in the last days of Stage 4 Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of fun now streaming on Netflix visit www.auntydonna.com for more info Recorded from the Budgy Smuggler Booth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 15, 202046 minSeason 3Ep. 286

Ep 135: Brad Cox

He’s the 2018 winner of the Tamworth Toyota Star Maker and he’s now one of the busiest musicians in Australia. Even in COVID, Brad Cox has been able to keep recording songs and playing shows right around this big wide brown land - cementing himself as one of the next big country music exports. The editors talk to Coxy about growing up in Jindabyne, jackarooing in Katherine - and drinking his way through the dive bars of Nashville. This is must listen for the CMC diehards. Recorded from the Budgy...

Nov 08, 202033 minSeason 3Ep. 284

Ep 134: U.S Election Pre-Game / QLD Election Debrief with Charles Croucher

The Betoota Advocate Radio Show hosted him during the Democrat nominations, and now he's back to share his wisdom in the final hours of the 2020 Presidential Race. The editors are joined by the Male Model From Maitland, Nine's political maestro Charlie Croucher who has just moved back to Australia from the Divided States Of America. Crouch also touches on the weekend's election in Queensland. Are the LNP on the nose? and why are One Nation voters swinging back to Labor up North? There's a big co...

Nov 02, 202036 minSeason 3Ep. 282

Ep 133: Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

You’ve heard of Rocky, you’ve heard of Ivan Drago. The greatest athlete the USSR ever produced. But have you heard of the Finding Drago Podcast? The minds behind the runaway success that is the Finding Drago Podcast joined our editors this week to talk about their latest project, Finding Desperado. A story about someone’s quest to get into the Guinness Book of World Records, at all costs. Finding Desperado & Finding Drago Podcast Recorded from the Budgy Smuggler Booth See omnystudio.com/list...

Oct 25, 202038 minSeason 3Ep. 282

Weekly News Bulletin - Gladys, Deb, Rex & Local News - October 23

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from another week in news - live from the Budgy Smuggler Booth in downtown Betoota. This podcast is brought to you by the new show, Brave New World. Live on Stan now! Go to Stan.com.au for a FREE 30 day trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 23, 20205 minSeason 3Ep. 281

Ep 132: Jimmy Barnes

This guest needs no introduction. You’ve heard him at parties, at weddings, at funerals, on worksites, in taxis, even in elevators. It’s Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes. The editors were obviously very excited to nab an interview with the Working Class Man, and probe him with questions about growing up in Glasgow and Adelaide, how the ten pound poms from South Australia make such a big mark on pub rock music... and how loose was it on the road with Chisel? Recorded from the Budgy Smuggler Bo...

Oct 18, 202035 minSeason 3Ep. 280

Weekly News Bulletin - Gladys, Gladys, ICAC & Local News - 16/10/20

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from another week in news - live from the Budgy Smuggler Booth in downtown Betoota. This podcast is brought to you by the new show, Brave New World. Live on Stan now! Go to Stan.com.au for a FREE 30 day trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 16, 20205 minSeason 3Ep. 279

Ep 131: Matthew Reilly

This week on the podcast, one of our greatest exports. Matthew Reilly has sold million upon millions of books - and for good reason. His books have brought millions of people into his realm of action, adventure and escapism. Matthew speaks of how he writes and what’s spurs him on everyday. His new book is out today, Two Lost Mountains . Recorded from the Budgy Smuggler Booth Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/0-KfQL8MjEo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 11, 202035 minSeason 3Ep. 276

Weekly News Bulletin - The Budget, David Attenborough, Stressed Students & More - 09/10/20

Clancy Overell and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from another week in news - live from the Budgy Smuggler Booth in downtown Betoota. This podcast is brought to you by the new show, Brave New World. Landing on Stan on October 16. Go to Stan.com.au for a FREE 30 day trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 09, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 275

Ep:130: Robbie Katter MP

Less than a month until the QLD election and the political noise is starting roar. The Draconian Premier is under siege from just about everyone except the public, as an embattled LNP and Murdoch work tirelessly to hit her with an arrow. In the shadow of all this is a silent third force. Robbie Katter MP, son of the honorable Bob and the state member for the same region. Can the Katters jag another couple seats on October 31st? And are they lefties or right wingers? These are just some of the qu...

Oct 04, 202040 minSeason 3Ep. 274

02/10/20

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from another week in news - live from the Budgy Smuggler Booth in downtown Betoota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 02, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 273

Ep 129: Shannon Noll

This week on the show, Shannon Noll tells us what’s what. Being a touring musician in the bush, Condobolin, farming, singing. You name it, we cover it in this weeks show. LISTEN TO ‘FIND OUR WAY’ Recorded from the Budgy Smuggler Booth Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/y2299XakMRw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 27, 202037 min

Joy McKean OAM

A leading songwriter and bush balladeer, Joy McKean was pivotal to the successful careers of both her husband Slim Dusty, her sister Heather, her sons and daughters, and of course herself. At 90-years of age, the “grand lady” of Australian country talks to Clancy and Errol about life on the road with Slim, and the story behind her greatest songwriting hit - “Lights On The Hill” Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/mPoFVWThugE "SLIM AND I" now playing at selective cinemas. The physical SLIM & I ...

Sep 20, 202040 min

Weekly News Bulletin - 18/09/20

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from another week in news - live from the Budgy Smuggler Booth in downtown Betoota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 20207 minSeason 3Ep. 269

David Callan & Michelle Stephenson from I Spied Podcast

In 2020, intelligence agencies are working harder than they ever have before - with more powers than they've ever had before. In the era of online terrorist recruitment and Julian Assange, Australians put a lot of trust in the good people at ASIO - even though we know very little about what they do. This week's episode The Betoota Advocate Radio Show features an interview with some of those in the know. Former ASIO officer, 'Agent Frosty' David Callan and Journalist Michelle Stephenson are behin...

Sep 13, 202044 minSeason 3Ep. 268

Weekly News Bulletin - 11/09/20

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from another week in news - live from the Budgy Smuggler Booth in downtown Betoota. Brought to you by Manscaped.com Enter the code betoota for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 267

Lech Blaine

joins the podcast this week. When it comes to communicating the anxieties and aspirations of the Quiet Australians, Lech Blaine is the thinker, tailor, soldier, spy. He talks to our editors about rugby league, Hillsong and the class warfare dominating Federal politics. From Toowoomba to Bundy, to Canberra - this week’s guest offers an insight not often seen in Australian media. For more on Lech Blaine go here . Recorded from the Budgy Smuggler Booth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Sep 06, 202039 minSeason 3Ep. 266
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