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Community Noticeboard

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Every community has a story. Join comedians Alex White, Jamie Kirk and Drew Bensley as they interview a new guest each week about the history of where they grew up, local landmarks, coming of age tales and the hometown heroes they can’t seem to forget.
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Episodes

53 - Toowoomba, QLD with Grace Jarvis

Belter of an episode this week as the very funny Grace Jarvis joins us to talk all things Toowoomba. We learn about the various 'big' landmarks dotted around town including a self saucing sausage, Grace tells us about growing up as a theatre kid, we investigate the claim that Toowoomba is Australia's most haunted town and hear the story of a truly foolish criminal. Lot of ground covered, get into it. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communit...

Aug 22, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 53

52 - Kings Cross, NSW

Grab an overpriced drink, slap on your best Tarocash and get ready to hit the Cross. We talk about Dolph Lundgren's past career as a Kings Cross bouncer, the Chk Chk Boom Girl, the Witch of Kings Cross and a story about one of Jamie's greatest moments performing stand up comedy. There's so much and we barely scratch the surface, so if you have any hot tips for future episodes, let us know! Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboar...

Aug 15, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 52

51 - Hornsby, NSW with Levins

Coming in red hot talking all things Hornsby with author, DJ and podcaster Levins. We hear about Levins' Hornsby employment history, learn about the surprisingly melancholy translations of famous Aussie comic Ginger Meggs and tell the story of the Brothel that won $100,000 after being taken to court by the local council. Some great stuff this episode, get into it. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.co...

Aug 08, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 51

50 - Burnie, TAS with Josh Earl

Oh baby our 50th episode is here and we have the brilliant Josh Earl to talk all about Burnie, Tasmania. We learn that Bernie has a Midnight Oil Song named after it, learn about the battle for the burnie.com website and Josh tells us about his family's encounter with royalty. This one is a hot one. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 01, 202153 minEp. 50

49 - Festival Season with Rosie Piper

Slap on a bumbag, drop a pinger and get ready to talk all things music festivals with the very funny Rosie Piper. We trace the history of the music festival, covering Woodstock, Hell's Angels, and Aussie pub rock fans booing Queen. Then we dive into some of Australia's most beloved festivals Big Day Out, Soundwave and Meredith as we cover the heady highs and the crushing lows of festival lifespans. Last but not least we cover Blueprint Festival, which many Australian press outlets have labelled ...

Jul 25, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 49

48 - Hog's Breath Cafe with Cameron James

Remote recording poses no issue for us, as we have a true corker on our hands. The hilarious Cameron James joins us to talk about all things Hog's Breath. We do a deep dive on the beloved Hogster as we investigate how it got its start by stealing the name and concept from another restaurant, learn about evil millionaires with helipads, and get a masterclass in terrible television advertising. So slow cook a steak for 18 hours, and hog this episode right up. Give it a listen, send it to your frie...

Jul 18, 202149 minEp. 48

47 - Wonderland Sydney Featuring Alexei Toliopoulos

As Sydney is plunged into lockdown we go into remote recording. So instead of covering a suburb we cover beloved former Sydney institution Wonderland. We cover the history of the rides including a dangerous incidents involving magnets. Later in the pod Alexei Toliopoulos joins us to talk about Hanna Barbera and their wonderful mascots, scary roller coasters and we learn that this was not Sydney's first Wonderland. We're going to keep bringing remote eps until we get out of lockdown so please bea...

Jul 11, 202157 minEp. 47

46 - Caboolture, QLD WITHOUT Keith Urban

Due to the imminent Sydney lockdown, we go it alone to cover Caboolture, QLD, where a young Drew Bensley moved and promptly broke many hearts. We learn about Cabooltures favourite son Keith Urban, the needle in the strawberry scandal and we reminisce about young love and dating. This one also features Danny Bensley with some special guest memories via voicemail. Who says lockdown can't be fun? We cannot stress enough that Keith Urban does not make an appearance in this episode. Give it a listen,...

Jul 04, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 46

45 - Ohakune, NZ with Tai Tate (Built to Spill Wine)

Amazing episode this week as the legend Tai Tate from Built to Spill Wine joins us. We crack open a bottle of Cheeky Redders and discuss his growing up in Ohakune, New Zealand. We learn how his mum brewed rhubarb champagne at an early age, working as on air talent at a pirate radio station at 13 years old, and a hair situation at one of the towns local taverns. We also pitch a collaboration between Community Noticeboard and Built to Spill Wine that we think will make us all millions of dollars. ...

Jun 27, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 45

44 - Forrestfield, WA with Brett Blake

A true corker this week as the very funny Brett Blake joins us to talk about Forrestfield, WA. We cover a scandal at Red Rooster, the hoons who ended up on TV news and Brett's experience being charged for inciting a riot. This is a big one. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 44

43 - Narraweena, NSW with Andrew Hastings

This week we head back to the Northern Beaches to talk all things Narraweena with comedian Andrew Hastings. Hastings is the first guest to bring props so we hear about Hastopoly and how at one point he was Narraweena royalty (according to Wikipedia). We also hear about Julian the magician, a number of scandalous teachers and a true crime committed that took 13 years to pull off. What an ep. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboa...

Jun 13, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 43

42 - Woollahra, NSW with Ben Kochan

We head to the Eastern Suburbs with the hilarious Ben Kochan. We learn about the origin of Mary Poppins, Ben tells us an embarrassing story about going to Splendour in the Grass, and we cover the Family Court bombings, a crime that went unsolved for 30 years, despite everyone knowing who did it. This is a hot one. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 06, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 42

41 - Hyderabad, India with Chris Ryan

All timer this week as the hilarious Chris Ryan joins us to talk about growing up in Hyderabad. We learn about the native wildlife including a cobra that showed up on Chris' doorstep, a series of hauntings across some of Hyderabad's most famous locations, and a true crime tale involving mutton soup. You don't want to miss this one. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

May 30, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 41

40 - Terrigal, NSW with Will McKellar

We head back to the Central Coast for another red hot ep with comedian Will McKellar. We learn about an unfortunate bathroom incident from an NRL Player at the Crowne Plaza, we talk about the young male obsession with fireworks and we revisit Central Coast icon Ross Boss. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 23, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 40

39 - Camp Hill, QLD with Lizzy Hoo

Another classic as the great Lizzy Hoo joins us to talk all about Camp Hill. We learn about the various odd jobs Lizzy has held, her fathers passion for singer songwriter open mic and we learn about a pyramid scheme involving online poker companies. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 16, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 39

38 - Goondiwindi, QLD with Nick Capper

Big one this week as Comedian and co-host of the Phone Hacks podcast Nick Capper joins to talk about all things Goondiwindi and the small town of Boomi. We talk about country pubs, Australian celebrities you'd like to get a beer with and do a deep dive into a rural phenomenon, Bachelor & Spinster Balls. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 09, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 38

37 - New Forest, UK with George Pettifer

We head overseas once more as comedian and co-host of Must Watch with George and Alan, George Pettifer joins us to talk all about New Forest in the UK. We learn about the rudest shop in Britain, the New Forest Coven and other assorted hauntings, and we report on Ali Dia, the football fraudster. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 02, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 37

36 - City Beach, WA with Elouise Eftos

We head to Western Australia again with quadruple threat Elouise Eftos to talk all about City Beach. We learn about nude beaches, having strict parents when you're trying to date and the ultimate Perthonality, Rose Porteous. This one is a cracker. Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 36

35 - Cremorne, NSW with Steph Broadbridge

Put your boat shoes on as we visit the North Shore to talk all things Cremorne with Steph Broadbridge. We learn about the notorious gangland killing of Michael McGurk, and how real estate agents worked around it, we visit the various Cremorne watering holes such as Minskys, and we learn how Cremorne was once the headquarters of one of the worlds most notorious file sharing apps, Kazaa. Download and listen, and if you enjoy the episode leave us a review and tell your friends! www.communitynoticeb...

Apr 18, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 35

34 - Oatley, NSW with John Cruckshank

Belter this week as comedian John Cruckshank joins us to talk about Oatley. John takes us through the East vs West rivalry with a tale of retaliation, Drew recalls a crazy story about a youthful prank gone wrong and we learn that Aussie soccer supporters are not big fans of television personality Tim Bailey. This one has got the laughs. Download and listen, and if you enjoy the episode leave us a review and tell your friends! www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Apr 11, 202159 minEp. 34

33 - Redcliffe, QLD with Andy Dowling

The home of the Bee Gees! Musician and Podcaster Andy Dowling joins us for a real hot episode about the sleepy south Queensland peninsula that gave birth to one of Australia's biggest ever music exports. We also dive into the mighty Redcliffe dolphins and Jamie uncovers a local MP who's behaviour will make your skin crawl. Drew also says he thinks 12 year old kids are hot. Download and listen, and if you enjoy the episode leave us a review and tell your friends! www.communitynoticeboard.com.au S...

Apr 04, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 33

32 - Malvern, VIC with Suren Jayemanne

Comedian Suren Jayemanne joins us to talk all about Malvern and surrounds. We talk about the gigantic Chadstone Shopping Centre and Suren's first job at the movies, we learn about the origins of Malvern Star Bicycles and do a deep dive on a true crime story for the ages. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 28, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 32

31 - Townsville, QLD with Danielle Walker

Comedian Danielle Walker joins us to talk about growing up in Townsville, QLD. We learn about a local politician that got knocked out in a night club, how Danielle bullied her art teacher, and we learn the fascinating saga of Mr Whipps, the man who can't stop representing himself in court. This one truly has it all. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 21, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 31

30 - Penrith, NSW with Stokesy from Harrowing Films

Fan favourite Stokesy returns to talk about growing up in Penrith. We talk about prison farms, the awe inspiring Panthers complex, the Penrith rat man and Stokesy tells us a story about Cables Wake Park. This one is red hot. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 30

29 - Manly, NSW with Billy D'Arcy

Feel the hype of Billy D'Arcy as he joins us to talk all things Manly. Jamie tells an embarrassing tale about going to the Steyne, we learn about local character L90 Muzza and Billy tells us an insane story about two warring Cricket groundskeepers. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 29

28 - Robina, QLD with Charlie McCann

Absolute gold as comedian Charlie McCann joins us to talk Robina, QLD. We learn about a beautiful town with a history of bikie brawls, a rapping real estate agent and a visit from the King of Tonga. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 28

27 - Arlington, VA (USA) with Eric Patrick

A corker this week as comedian Eric Patrick joins us to talking about Arlington, Virginia. We talk about Eric's experiences living through 9/11 and the DC sniper, the legend of the Bunny man and delve into law breaking public officials. This one has it all. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 21, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 27

26 - West End, QLD with Becky Lucas

Another hot one as comedian Becky Lucas joins us to talk about West End, QLD. We have a frosty glass of Milo as Becky tells us about her past as a fire twirler, the establishment of New Australia in Paraguay, and a host of local characters, including Rock-n-Roll George and Stefan the hairdresser. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 14, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 26

25 - Burwood, VIC with Jules (House Chicken Studios/Nat's What I Reckon)

An all timer this week as Jules joins us to smash a Ruski and talk all about Burwood, Victoria. We talk about the old rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne, old TV shows and the greatest restaurant of all time, Smorgys. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 25

24 - Corowa, NSW with Andrew Barnett

Certified gold episode as comedian and Fox Sports host Andrew Barnett joins us to talk about Corowa. We talk about how Andrew rapped in front of the Prime Minister, a competition to protest a nuclear waste incinerator and how Corowa almost was home to two pieces of Australian comedy history. Give it a listen, subscribe, share it around and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts. www.communitynoticeboard.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 31, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 24
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