Matt Bevan

If I had to pick one word to describe America's history in the Middle East, I'd probably go with mistake.

The backpackers crossed the poorly marked border by mistake.

The war in Iraq was a big, fat mistake.

So why is it happening again?

I'm Matt Bevan, and on my show, if you're listening, we actually try to learn from the world's mistakes.

Find us on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

If I had to pick one word to describe America's history in the Middle East, I'd probably go with mistake.

But it was the Americans believe all a dreadful mistake.

The backpackers crossed the poorly marked border by mistake.

The war in Iraq was a big, fat mistake.

So why is it happening again?

I'm Matt Bevan, and on my show, if you're listening, we actually try to learn from the world's mistakes.

Find us on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

G'day, Matt Bevan here, this is If You're Listening.

Today, the second part of the Newcastle Writers Festival live show that we did last month.

In case you missed the first part, this was all about me and my producers Pat Sunderland and Adair Sheppard sharing the stories we couldn't find time for in the show's regular schedule.

I shared my story last week, and this time it's Pat and Adair's turn.

They came up with some very strange stories that I think you'll love.

Do you guys remember Greenland?

Yeah.