Betoota Talks

Bulletin 04/04/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all of the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate from ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

EP 54: Wyatt Roy

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Former Liberal MP and renowned Caboolture identity, Wyatt Roy, takes a break from his busy schedule in the artificial intelligence game to speak with ...

Bulletin 28/03/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate from ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

EP 53: Dan Sultan

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Fitzroy's golden boy Dan Sultan drops by Koala studios to discuss his return to form with two new albums in 2019 and the war on festivals, g...

Bulletin 21/03/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wendell Hussey joins Bruce Hitchcock to wrap up all the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate from ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

EP 52: Phil Kearns

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the start of the patch-on-elbow rugby code, dual-Bill-winning Wallabies Phil Kearns dropped into Koala Studios after a corporate speaking...

Bulletin 14/03/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wendell Hussey joins Bruce Hitchcock to wrap up all the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate, brought to you by ...See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

EP 51: Hau Latukefu

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Straight out of Queanbeyan, this week's guest Hau Latukefu is a pioneer of a burgeoning Australian musical genre known to the kids as "rap" - or more ...

Bulletin 07/03/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wendell Hussey joins Bruce Hitchcock to wrap up all the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate, live from ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

EP 50: Rusty Young

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us in the studio this week is Rusty Young, author of the best-selling book 'Marching Power'. We talk about finding success as a writer, the ad...

Special News Bulletin: Suppression Order Lifted - PELL IN A CELL

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wendell Hussey joins Bruce Hitchcock to wrap up the fallout from the suppression order being lifted on Cardinal George Pell today. ...See omnystudio.c...

EP 49: Every NRL scandal of the 2018/19 off-season (featuring Hello Sport)

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With only 18 sleeps until NRL Round 1, this week we discuss and dissect every single off-field incident to grace and disgrace the rugby...See omnystud...

Bulletin 21/02/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wendell Hussey joins Bruce Hitchcock to wrap up all the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate, live from ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Ep 48: Missy Higgins

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show, singer-songwriter Missy Higgins dropped into the Studio after a sell-out concert at the Betoota Convention Centre. We spoke abo...

Bulletin 14/02/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wendell Hussey joins Bruce Hitchcock to wrap up all the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate, live from ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

EP 46: Tanya Plibersek MP

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

60 days out from what looks to be a landslide election loss to The Nightwatchman, we catch up with Tanya Plibersek MP. The imminent dep...See omnystud...

Bulletin 07/02/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate, live from ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Ep 45: John Hopoate

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak to one of the NRL's most colourful identities. The man, the myth, the most suspended footballer in Australian sporting history. Hop...

Bulletin 31/01/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories, from Hawaii's reenactment of Captain Cook's voyage to the latest sc...See omnystud...

EP 44: Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to the Deputy Prime Minister about the dead fish, the Murray Darling, the National Party's problems with infidelity a...See omnystud...

Bulletin 24/01/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the Betoota Advocate, from Sco-Mo's Mt Rushmore policy to the G...See omnystud...

EP 43: Ed Cowan

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In our first interview of 2019, we spoke to 18 Test veteran Edward Cowan about the state of cricket, the future of the game and the tim...See omnystud...

Bulletin 17/01/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From the heatwave gripping the country to the crisis facing the southern city of Melbourne, Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up ...See omnystud...

Bulletin 10/01/19 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From the ringing in of the New Year to the Nazis on St Kilda beach, Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories ...See omnystud...

EP 42: Will Ferrell, Lauren Lapkus, John C, Reilly, Rebecca Hall.

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our 2018 Christmas Special, the editors speak to the cast of this year's biggest Boxing Day comedy 'Holmes and Watson'. We talk abou...See omnystud...

Bulletin 20/12/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From Morrison plea to the National Party to T-Pain's week from hell on social media, Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the...See omnystud...

EP 41: The 12th Man Billy Birmingham Classic Episode

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show, we revisit our chat with Billy to remember the halcyon days of sports commentary on Nine's Wide World Of Sport. ...See omnystud...

Bulletin 13/12/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From a yuppie Brunswick couple's plans for a gender reveal party to Chris Dawson's scathing comments about The Teacher's Pet podcast, ...See omnystudi...

EP 40: Jim Haynes

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The author of some of the country's greatest books join The Advocate at their Sylvania Waters bolthole for an in-depth discussion into the Great Austr...

Bulletin 06/12/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From Sco-Mo's touching gift to Darius Boyd's mysterious appearance in Redfern, Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up the week that...See omnystud...

BREAKING: The Teacher's Pet

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With the breaking news that former Newtown Jets rugby league star and creepy high school PE teacher, Chris Dawson, has been taken into ...See omnystud...

EP 39: Gang of Youths

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Le'aupepe and Joji Malani from Gang of Youths joined the show from backstage at the Enmore Theatre down in Sydney. They are a cou...See omnystud...

Bulletin 29/11/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the big stories from the week that was. The Roadshow is winding up now, so grab tickets ...See omnystud...

Ep 38: Becky Lucas and Cameron James

25 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The creators of ABC Fresh Blood pilot, Be Your Own Boss (which has been recently nominated for Best Documentary Short at next year's Os...See omnystud...

Bulletin 22/11/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Wendell Hussey wraps up all the big stories, from Sco-Mo's message to the Islamic faith and Jarryd Hayne's contract negotiations. The R...See omnystud...

EP 37: Julie Bishop

18 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

First there was John Curtin, next there was Kim Beazley. Who is going to be the next leader from our nation's West? Julie Bishop gave u...See omnystud...

Bulletin 15/11/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the big stories from the week that was. The Roadshow is in full swing now, so grab ticke...See omnystud...

EP 36: Ian Healy

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the lead up to the summer of cricket that lies before us, we spoke to Ian Healy about the bin fire that is Cricket Australia - as well as a few gol...

Bulletin 08/11/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From the Melbourne Cup, to a local millennial facing serious allegations, to a man's horrendous lifestyle, Wendell Hussey wrap's up the...See omnystud...

EP 35: Lachie Harris 2.0

04 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An update from the first leg of our National Roadshow in Townsville, and an interview from our archives with the interesting political...See omnystudi...

Bulletin 01/11/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From the praise being directed at Darwin to Dave Warner walking, Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up the biggest stories of the ...See omnystud...

EP 34: Kevin Rudd

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is full of very, very spicy opinions. A must listen. The former Prime Minister has been on the press run for his new boo...See omnystud...

Bulletin 25/10/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From the Wentowrth by-election to the All Blacks playing blindfolded, Bruce Hitchcock and Wendell Hussey wrap up the biggest stories of...See omnystud...

EP 33: Richie "Vas" Vaculik

21 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Big Wave Surfer, MMA Fighter, Bra Boy. Richie talks about wiping out in Giant Surf, choking out mates in the local pub, and growing up durin...

Bulletin 18/10/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Koala Mattress Studios in downtown Betoota, Bru...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP: 32 Dr Karl Kruzelnicki

14 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

National Treasure, Triple J science commentator and prolific author drops by the Koala Mattress Studios to talk about all manner of things, in his uni...

Bulletin 11/10/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Koala Mattress Studios in downtown Betoota, Bru...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 31: Matt Rogers

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, Survivor finalist, NRL finalist and Rugby World Cup finalist. Matt has climbed almost every sporting Kosciusk...See omnystud...

Bulletin 04/10/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Koala Mattress Studios in downtown Betoota, Bru...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 30: George Rose

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To coincide with the biggest weekend in Australian sport, we spoke to 151 game NRL veteran George 'Gorgeous' Rose. Everything from the Koori Knockout ...

Bulletin 27/9/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Koala Mattress Studios in downtown Betoota, Bru...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 29: Paul Kelly

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to the man, the myth, the legend. Australia's favourite singer-songwriter-storyteller. Paul Kelly. About his new album and his love ...

Bulletin 20/9/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Koala Mattress Studios in downtown Betoota, Bru...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 28: Allana Ferguson

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Former rugby 7s playmaker, Jillaroo, iconic NRL Womens debutante and sports commentator, Allana Ferguson joins us on the podcast this week in the Koal...

Bulletin 13/9/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Koala Mattress Studios in downtown Betoota, Bru...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 27: Hedley Thomas

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bulletin 06/9/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Koala Mattress Studios in downtown Betoota, Bru...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 26: Live from the Betoota Races

02 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bulletin 30/8/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a big week in news, and in this bulletin, coming to you from ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 25: The Grade Cricketer

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Bulletin 23/8/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks news wrap is brought to you by ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 24: Michaela Whitbourn

19 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Who better to share insight into the greatest, saddest merger in Australia media history? One of the industry's finest investigative reporters, Michae...

Bulletin 16/8/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

15 Aug 2018

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This weeks news wrap is brought to you by ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 23: David Pocock

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 omnystud...

Bulletin 09/8/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks News Wrap live from the Koala Mat...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 22: Billy (The Twelfth Man ) Birmingham

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 podca...

Bulletin 02/8/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks News Wrap, Cadet Wendell Hussey covers Bill Shorten's calls to execute banking executives, a local boomer hitting out at ...See omnystud...

EP 21: Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa

29 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: This week Clancy and Errol speak to one of the most promising sporting exports in Australia. Undefeated UFC heavyweight Tai ...

Bulletin 26/7/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks News Wrap, live from the Koala Ma...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 20: Anthony 'Albo' Albanese

22 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bulletin 19/7/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 omnystud...

EP 19: Brooke Boney

15 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show, Brooke Boney from Triple J and the exclusive Sydney Swans ambassadorship programme, stopped by Koala Mattress Studios at Desert...

Bulletin 13/7/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Triple J Newsreader Brooke Boney stops by the ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 18 : EMCEE Kerser

08 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 shoplifte...

Bulletin 06/7/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ru...

EP 17: Mike Whitney

01 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bulletin 29/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 any...

EP:16 - Scottie Marsh

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Vandal. Graffiti artist. Activist. Scottie Marsh is one of the nations most prolific street artists who's work has got tongues talking on topic rangin...

Bulletin 22/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

EP 15: Miranda Devine

17 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Spicing things up for episode 15 with conservative Murdoch commentator and columnist Miranda Devine. We ask the big questions this week and Miranda te...

Bulletin 15/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

EP 14: DMA's - Matt Mason

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bulletin 08/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, F...

EP 13: Luke Bracey

03 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Bulletin 01/6/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Origi...

EP 12: Hamish Blake

27 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Clancy and Errol talk to the Australian comedy podcast G.O.A.T. and reformed radioman Hamish Blake. How did he get his start? Wha...

Bulletin 25/5/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks wrap, Jim's Bags opens it's doors for business, a Christian hens night goes into overdrive and what the hell didn't Dylan Walker say?Rec...

EP 11: Osher Günsberg

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Nonno bury his cash? Why do some 28-year-olds not see shame in living at home still? In episode 11 we cut the chase and discuss some of our n...

Bulletin 18/5/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A hit with the subscribers that can't read - Hosted by Bruce Hitchcock The Betoota Weekly Bulletin is a Friday wrap up of some of the biggest stories ...

EP 10: Dr Anne Aly Talks Canberra BS

13 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Dr Anne Aly gives us some realtalk regarding Canberra, and the myriad of bullshit that surrounds the Bush Capital. She plugs her new ...

Bulletin 11/5/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A hit with the subscribers that can't read - Hosted by Bruce Hitchcock The Betoota Weekly Bulletin is a Friday wrap up of some of the biggest stories ...

EP 09: Becky Lucas,

06 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, we've taken a different tack. Aside from the usual local news and events, Clancy and Errol speak to Becky Lucas, arguably the gre...

Bulletin 4/5/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A hit with the subscribers that can't read - Hosted by Bruce Hitchcock The Betoota Weekly Bulletin is a Friday wrap up of some of the biggest stories ...

EP 08: Banking Royal Commission & Interview With Glenn "the Preference Whisperer" Druery

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Betoota Advocate podcast our editors speak about the banking royal commission. Why has it taken so long? That as well as Clancy and E...

Bulletin 27/4/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A hit with the subscribers that can't read - Hosted by Denim Betoota Weekly Bulletin is a Friday afternoon wrap up of some of the biggest stories of t...

EP 07: Drugs, Hippies, Villains In Politics With Sen. Richard Di Natale

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Interviewed This Damn Hippy For The Podcast. Senator Richard Di Natale talks to Clancy and Errol About • Weed Policy • How we #@%*ed the Mining Bo...

Bulletin 20/4/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A hit with the subscribers that can't read - Betoota Weekly Bulletin is a Friday afternoon wrap up of some of the biggest stories of the week from The...

EP 06: Nakkiah Lui On Black Comedy, Sunrise, Chris Lilley And Bovine Excellence

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, Clancy and Errol try and find method to the madness that is the Commonwealth Games, talk the new and improved b...See omnystud...

Bulletin 13/4/18 - Betoota Weekly News Bulletin

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Quite popular with the subscribers that can't read - Betoota Weekly Bulletin is a Friday afternoon wrap up of some of the biggest stories of the week ...

EP 05: Police Brutality, Comm Games & Sam Kerr Interview

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Moving on from the ball-tampering saga, the nation can finally focus on more important sporting news - The Matilda's bid to be Asian Cup Champions. Cl...