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Betoota Talks
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.
Episodes
Betoota TalksA Missed Point, A Match Made In Heaven, A New Monopoly Edition & More - February 17
Errol Parker, Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
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Ep 244- A Gang Called Speed
Chatswood’s problem child, Speed are a five-piece Australian hardcore punk band that have exploded internationally during and after the pandemic. Clancy talks…
Betoota TalksA Ruined Surprise, A Clear Request, A Qualified Expert & More - February 10
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. See…
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Ep 243- Robert Forster From The Go-Betweens
This week, Clancy and Wendell are joined by not only Australian, but Queensland icon Robert Forster. Robert talks through his career in music, shines a light…
Betoota TalksA Wrong Turn, Mum Saves The Day, The Perfect Date & More - February 3
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. See…
Betoota Talks242- Martin Stark
What’s is World Pride? Do you keep hearing about this imminent even but aren’t tapped in enough with the gays to fully understand what it means? Do you realize…
Betoota TalksA Productive Friday, Qantas’ Surprising Achievement, A Needy Dog & More - January 27
Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 241- Nooky
Nowra’s favorite son joins The Betoota Advocate podcast this week. Triple J host, rapper, writer, cultural institution! Nooky discusses his career thus far…
Betoota TalksA Demanding Dutton, A Clear Message, A Growing Trend & More - January 20
Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 240- Nance Haxton ‘The Wandering Journo’
A titan of Australian reporting, Nance Haxton joins Clancy and Errol on The Betoota Advocate Podcast this week. Talking about her wild career chasing stories…
Betoota TalksRejection, A Wild Night, A Proud Family & More - December 16
Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 239- We Got The Chocolates
This week Leigh from the wildly popular We Got The Chocolates podcast stops in to join the show. He talks to us about being a celebrity in Brisbane Grade…
Betoota TalksAustralia Speaks, Travel Changes, Bad News For Qantas & More - December 9
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. See…
Betoota TalksEp 238- Tim Elliott
Cults were big in the 80s… Some people thought they may have thinned out after the invention of the internet. This is not the case. This week, the editors…
Betoota TalksScotty’s Big News, A Failed Attempt, A Frustrated Mum & More - December 2
Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 237- Hobba & Hing
This week the editors are joined by Triple J presenters Hobba & Hing who’ve just launched their television special on iview called ‘Australia’s Best…
Betoota TalksA Farewell Gift, A Defensive Local Bloke, A Name Change & More - November 25
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. See…
Betoota TalksEp 236- Richie Merzian
Richie Merzian, Director, Climate & Energy Program at the Australia Institute, and former Australian Government representative to the UN climate change…
Betoota TalksCommon Ground, A Saviour Returns, A Solution To The Labour Shortage & More - November 18
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. See…
Betoota TalksEp 235- Hau Latukefu
The Pride Of Queanbeyan returns to The Betoota Advocate Podcast this week to discuss the rise of Australian Hip Hop over the last three years. It's been…
Betoota TalksA Partygoer, An Unknown Hack & An Emergency Trip - November 11
Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 234- 6 months of Albanese (with Lech Blaine)
The new Labor government have just handed down their first budget of this Parliamentary term (boringgg). One thing that is for sure is how much less noise…
Betoota TalksA Brave Admission, Morning Wood, Inflation & More - October 4
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. See…
Betoota TalksEp 233- Bloody Brilliant Beers
This week, Errol and Wendell sit down with Clutz and D’Arc, the brains behind the Bloody Brilliant Beers podcast. The boys talk us through their coming up…
Betoota TalksA Long-Term Investment, A Landmark Discovery, Netball Experts & More - October 28
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. See…
Betoota TalksEp 232- Oliver Mol
The slow pace of the pandemic saw a lot of people reassessing their situation. Sea change / tree change / career change? Something needed to change. Today’s…
Betoota TalksAn Ambitious Bloke, A Waiter In The Firing Line, A Big Rebrand & More - October 21
Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 231- Russell Manser
Former bank robber turned Supermax prisoner turned survivor advocate, Russell Manser joins Errol and Clancy this week to discuss a life of crime, and a life…
Betoota TalksHealth Checks, A Brutal Upgrade, A Big Stretch & More - October 14
Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 230- Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos - Finding Yeezus
Two of The Betoota Advocate's favourite recurring guests, Cameron James and Alexei Toliopoulos, return to the podcast this week to discuss their most recent…
Betoota TalksFooty's Over, Toothpaste Icecream and the Lithgow Panther is Back - October 7
Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 229- Simon Cohen from Luxe Listings Sydney
On the eve of season 3, Australia’s most well known ‘Buyer’s Agent’ Simon Cohen appears on The Betoota Advocate Podcast. Clancy and Errol quiz The King Of…
Betoota TalksPerfect Timing, Telling Details, Putin Opens Up & More - September 30
Clancy Overell and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 228- Lewis Capaldi
This week we are joined by Lewis Capaldi who sets the record straight after YUNGBLUD came on the podcast and gave us a window into their wild nights together…
Betoota TalksA Case Closed, A Furious Sky News Mum, The Ultimate Punishment & More - September 23
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. See…
Betoota TalksEp 227- Andrew Quilty
Australia’s most decorated photographer Andrew Quilty jumps into the booth this week to discuss how you make a career doing what he's done. From his early days…
Betoota TalksHonouring The Queen, A Proud Local Bloke, Leonardo DiCaprio Mixes It Up & More - September 16
Errol Parker, Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 226- UFC IN PARIS: Clancy Overell Debriefs His Week In France
For something a bit different this week on the podcast, Wendell and Errol interview colleague Clancy Overell to get the inside word on what life was like…
Betoota TalksYass King, An Update & An Easy Fix - September 9
Clancy Overell and Errol Parker wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 225- YUNGBLUD
Torrential rain stopped him making it on the Splendour In The Grass stage, but nothing could stop him from making his way down to the Desert Rock FM studio in…
Betoota TalksSome Baby Steps, A Truck Driver Gets Political, A Dark Decision & More - September 2
Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 224- The Hilltop Hoods
A former Princess may have just dropped a chart topping podcast, but here in Betoota, we were blessed with royalty of the Australian music kind. The Hilltop…
Betoota TalksA Money Saving Campaign, Well Deserved Rewards, Wasted Time & More - August 26
Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 223- Macario De Souza (Kid Mac)
This week we talk to the director of the new film 6 Festivals, Macario De Souza. Making his drama debut, he's the man behind documentaries like Bra Boys and…
Betoota TalksSide Hustle Scotty, A Dream Position, An Olive Branch & More - August 19
Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 222 - Jordan Simi
After the release of the Splendour tapes, the podcast is visited by another entertainer - Jordan Simi. A social media star, former footy player, podcaster and…
Betoota TalksA New Scientific Discovery, Big Changes At Qantas, Pete Davidson Moves On & More - August 12
Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 221- Betoota Live From Splendour (featuring The Chats, Amyl & The Sniffers, Methyl Ethel, Pond)
They said it was a write-off - but the 2022 Splendour In The Grass was one that the kids won't forget as they finally escaped their parents after spending 3…
Betoota TalksKatter Chimes In, Cash Rate Goes Up, Dutton Hospitalised & More - August 5
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. See…
Betoota TalksEp 220- Jacqui Lambie + Tammy Tyrrell
Parliament’s back and finally, The Advocate has managed to nab a sit down with the Lambie Network. Jacqui and Tammy join us to run through keeping the bastards…
Betoota TalksA High Note, A Tragedy At Splendour, A Heroic Dad & More - July 29
Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 219- Jimmy Carr
He's one the world’s most red hot comedians, a man who throws caution to the wind every time he hits the stage, and has made a career dancing on the line…
Betoota TalksScotty Is Back, Things Are Heating Up, COVID Karma & More - July 22
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. See…
Betoota TalksEp 218- Dane Simpson
Wagga’s favourite son, Dane Simpson joins The Betoota Advocate Podcast this week to explain how a public servant living in Western NSW was able to forge a…
Betoota TalksA Domino Effect, Some Fast Tracking, Hoe-kémon Go & More - July 15
Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 217- Ashleigh Lange from Weatherzone
After the weirdest Summer in recent memory, natural disasters every week, and rainfall records constantly shattering - it’s time to have a real conversation…
Betoota TalksAlbo’s Trip, A Tear Jerker, A Cold Shoulder & More - July 8
Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 216- Shari Sebbens & Meyne Wyatt
After a wave of muso guests, this week the editors are joined by the esteemed Shari Sebbens and Meyne Wyatt, talking about their recent stage production CITY…
Betoota TalksA Steep Decline, Greedy Teachers, The Land Of The Free & More - July 1
Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See…
Betoota TalksEp 215- Troy Cassar-Daley (Round 2)
This week we talk to an icon of Australian music. TCD joins us to talk about how he picked 50 songs from 50 different towns for his new album, how it felt to…