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Ep 175: Kurt Fearnley Aug 24, 2021

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Former Paralympic gold-medal-magnet, Kurt Fearnley joins the podcast to talk about the exciting few weeks to come in Tokyo. From his early beginning in the tiny central west NSW town of Carcoar, to his current roles as TV host and heavyweight disability advocate/lobbyist. Kurt talks about who we should be looking out for in this crop of Paralympians, and gives us the run down on his new show with the SBS

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Ep174: Harry Sanna - Afghanistan Special Aug 21, 2021

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This episode discusses the shocking footage coming out of Kabul this week. The editors are joined by Harry Sanna, a videographer and freelance journalist who has worked extensively in Afghanistan and South Asia over the last two decades. Clancy and Errol ask Harry what his experiences were like in the “graveyard of empires” - as a rogue journo following American soldiers and paramedics on the job.

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A Message To Anti-Vaxxers, Scotty 2.0, NSW Ups Their Game & More - August 20 Aug 20, 2021

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota.

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Ep 173: John Safran Aug 15, 2021

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One of The Betoota Advocate’s favourites is back on the podcast this week. John Safran discusses our newspaper’s recent cancellation for our controversial lockdown articles. He also explains his new fixation. The tobacco industry’s pivot into vaping - its a new obsession that he’s even gone as far as writing a book about. “Puff Piece” by John Safran, Jew Detective.

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The Rednecks Rise Up, Hillsong Supporter Steers Away From News, Wedding Bells In Betoota & More - August 13 Aug 13, 2021

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Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota.

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Ep 172: Julia Wheeler & Paul De Gelder Aug 08, 2021

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Shark attacks, deep sea fishing and six hour swims. With the Australians dominating the pool in Tokyo, this week The Betoota Advocate interviews two people who have travelled the world swimming a bit deeper below the surface. Free diver, Julia Wheeler and Navy rescue diver Paul De Gelder are the hosts of Dirt Down Under. It’s a podcast that focuses on the intensity of the ocean, and what’s being done to save it.

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Hillsong Officialised, Dutton Gets Prepared, Praise For Mummy Gladys & More - August 6 Aug 06, 2021

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota.

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Ep 171: Luke Gosling MP Aug 01, 2021

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He’s a military veteran, charity worker, territoryman and Federal MP. This week we talk to one of the Top End’s most critical opponents of the Morrison Government. Luke Gosling MP speaks to Clancy Overell about what Australia is leaving behind in Afghanistan after we withdraw all of our diplomats. Specifically: The loyal Afghani interpreters. He also touches on the bungled vaccine roll-out, Australia’s role in the Asian region, and what he loves most about the NT.

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Government's Call For Toxic Males, Grandpa Kev Steps Up... Again, Virus Scepticism & More - July 30 Jul 30, 2021

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota.

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Ep 170: Bridie Jabour Jul 25, 2021

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The Jacaranda Queen, Bridie Jabour joins The Betoota Advocate Podcast this week to talk about growing up in Grafton and moving to the big smoke to become a writer.A journalist and author, Bridie has just published a book that explores that weird feeling that millennials are experiencing right now, as they realize they are soon to be no longer considered ‘the youth’.With millions of young Australian families still in lockdown and grappling with having the kids indoors for weeks, it’s fitting that we take a look at her new work “Trivial Grievances” - and everything that got her here.

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