Best James De Leo Podcasts (2024)

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Coffee, Bat Nipples and Five Minute Hollywood Blockbusters 57:52

4h ago57:52

57:52

In this weeks episode we discuss our love for all things coffee and how the Aeropress is awesome and how we had to turn George Clooney away from our crew here at STC. Plus we rewrite some of Hollywoods biggest films down to less than five minutes Until we meet again #STC

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Horror Movie Fighting and Survival Tips.......... Kind Of 1:06:17

8d ago1:06:17

1:06:17

In this weeks episode we ramble about our usual weekly goings on and delve into the world of horror films. How would you fight or deal with an antagonist such as Freddie Krueger or Chucky? Never fear we've got your back Until we meet again #STCBy James and Leo

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Area 51 Man in a Monkey Mask 1:07:27

23d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

This week we delve into the reasons behind the shroud of mystery behind Area 51. Is it magical metal shapeshifting objects with dwarfs found at a crash site or was this simply a top security area for American aircraft testing away from the eyes of the Soviets? Until we meet again #STC

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Amity and Albany: Western Australia 7:59

23d ago7:59

7:59

The Brig 'Amity' was the ship which carried Major Edmund Lockyer and a contingent of troops to form the first European settlement in King George Sound, Western Australia. It was initally called 'Frederick Town' after Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (King George IIIs favourite son) and was later renamed 'Albany'. The local Menang people call it '…

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Conspiracy Therories PT2 - The Kennedy Assassination 1:18:38

1M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

On the 22nd of November 1963 in president John F. Kennedy was assassinated while visiting Dallas Texas. In this episode we discuss some of the outlandish and some of the not so ludicrous theories as to who was responsible for the shooting of the American president. Was it the Soviets, Aliens or was Kennedy using a body double and was never actually…

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Conspiracy Theories PT1 1:12:36

2M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

This week we delve into the possibility of life on other planets, submarines responsible for ship sinkings before they were invented and is Bruce Lee really dead? Believe or don't believe and does Leo actually own a micro dinosaur that shits skittles?

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South West Sentinels: Cape Naturaliste Radar Station and Lighthouse 14:17

2M ago14:17

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Cape Naturaliste was named for a ship of the French Baudin Expedition of 1800. It's a prominent location, overlooking Geographe Bay on one side and the vastness of the Indian Ocean on the other. The high ground made it the perfect location for a lighthouse, guiding ships through the sometimes treacherous waters surrounding the Cape. During WW2 it w…

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The 'Diamond Dakota Mystery' and the Bombing of Broome 41:04

2M ago41:04

41:04

In March 1942 terrified refugees are fleeing the Dutch East Indies as Japanese forces march South. One of the last planes out, destined for Broome, Western Australia is a Dakota DC-3 piloted by Russian WW1 Ace Captain Ivan 'Turc' Smirnoff. Unbeknownst to those on board it's carrying a mysterious package filled with a fortune in Diamonds. Attacked b…

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She's Single, Burn Her 1:12:16

2M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Are you tired of the mundane 9-to-5 grind? Do you crave excitement, adventure, and a touch of the supernatural in your work life? Look no further! The office of the Witch Finder General is hiring, and we want YOU to join our spirited team! Witches Caught: 0 Witches Suspects Interrogated: 67,789 Innocents Burned / Drowned 67,789 Disclaimer: No actua…

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Coral Coast and Kormoran: Red Bluff, Western Australia 11:59

2M ago11:59

11:59

In 1941 sailors from a German merchant raider HSK Kormoran came ashore at Red Bluff, Western Australia following a battle with the Australian Cruiser HMAS Sydney. Before they reached the beach they disposed of any items which could complicate their capture. This episode recounts a unique 2007 discovery at Red Bluff and the key events of the engagem…

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The Worst Way To Go 1:19:50

2M ago1:19:50

1:19:50

The loose topic in this weeks random conversational adventure is the worst ways to die. As usual we go down random rabbit holes and off topic with this pointless podcast. Enjoy or not, until we meet again #STC FacebookBy James and Leo

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Sun, Surf and Submarines: Garden Island, Western Australia 8:30

2M ago8:30

8:30

Garden Island is a thin limestone sliver, 5km off the coast of Western Australia. It was an idyllic holiday destination until it became an important part of the defence of Fremantle during World War 2, protecting the Cockburn Sound and Southern approaches to the port. It was also the training ground of the famous 'Z' Special Unit, who paddled their…

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Purging with Simon and Tony 1:21:53

3M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

This week we debate the best animal companion to have if the purge were to come into affect. What beasty is best to keep the attackers at bay while being your life long buddy #STC Facebook

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Pirate, Explorer, Travel Writer: The Life of William Dampier 10:42

3M ago10:42

10:42

William Dampier was a Pirate, Author and Explorer. He published numerous books including 'A New Voyage Around the World (1697) which was a unique blend of adventure and natural history which made him a popular sensation. He was the first English person to explore the coast of Western Australia in the ship HMS Roebuck which was the first Royal Navy …

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Room 101 1:18:05

3M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

In this weeks episode we debate the items we're throwing into room 101. As per usual expect the uneducated opinions of two fools who know no better #STC Facebook

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Polar Bear Yo Sushi and RIP Carl Weathers 1:26:27

3M ago1:26:27

1:26:27

This week we delve into some weird news stories on the internet. Everything from uncle Chen the marathon smoker to the man who fell into a 40 metre hole in his kitchen. And in sad news we bid farewell to the legend that is Carl Weathers. Carl you're a subscriber and listening, doubtful, you were an inspiration to so many 80s kids like us. #ripcarlw…

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Wizards, Psychics and Negotiators......... Useless in a Traitors Round Table 1:13:40

3M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

In this episode we catch up on our usual weekly activities as well as discussing the second season of UK Traitors. If you haven't seen it and still want to know the outcome, spoiler alert we reveal the results. Plus our usual pile of garbage to infect your ears and get repeat prescriptions from the doctor, enjoy.…

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Murder on the Dancefloor: The Trial of Audrey Jacob 9:21

3M ago9:21

9:21

In 1925 during a charity ball at Perth's Government House, in front of hundreded of witnesses, Cyril Gidley was shot in the chest at point blank range and killed. The assailant was his 20 year old former fiance Audrey Jacob. It was one of the more dramatic trials which took place at Perth's Old Courthouse. What appeared to be an open and shut case …

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Your Country Needs You 1:12:39

4M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

With the threat of Russia looking to potentially invade a Nato country we delve into the possibility of conscription. Will the snowflakes of todays country be able to handle a stint in the military? As per usual expect the ramblings of two uneducated, unsympathetic dudes who know nothing.

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Law & Order in the Swan River Colony: The Perth Courthouse 7:18

4M ago7:18

7:18

The Old Perth Courthouse is the city's oldest surviving building. It was built in 1836 to assert the supremacy of British law in the Swan River Colony and soon became integral to legal and civic life. It was designed in a classical 19th century Greek revival style and is one of two remaining examples of the work of Colonial Engineer Henry Revelly. …

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2 Scoops and Bears in Space 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

This week we celebrate the return of Gladiators to tv but the question on everyones mind is, where is Wesley 2 Scoops Berry? From jumping cars, the bike industry in turmoil and bears tossed into space like rag dolls, we're covering it all this week. Email: smacktalkcity@outlook.com Facebook

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Rum Drunk and Lost in Tesco 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

One of us is sober and drinking tea, the other has been on the sauce and is running on fumes. As per usual expect the usual pointless conversation on topics such as Tesco workers who lack hygiene to losing your family in the supermarket while hunting down the pauperdoms. Email: Smacktalkcity@outlook.com Facebook…

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Gunships at the Darwin Tip: The Sandline Affair 1997 9:26

4M ago9:26

9:26

In 2016 two Russian MI-24 attack helicopters were buried at the Darwin tip. The story of how they came to be there is a tale involving spies, diplomats, mutineers and mercenaries in a scandal that came to be known as 'The Sandline Affair'.By James De Leo

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Built by Convicts: Perth Town Hall, 1870 5:58

4M ago5:58

5:58

Built in 1870 in a Victorian Gothic and French Second Empire Architectural style the Perth Town Hall was designed by Architect Richard Roach Jewell and James Manning. It is the only Town Hall in Australia built primarily by convict labour.By James De Leo

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Dating Advise - Meating in the Middle? 1:03:55

4M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

In this episode we discuss some dating dilemmas, our advise in what you should and shouldn't do and Leos dating horror story. Plus the usual trash talking we come out with week on week. Email: smacktalkcity@outlook.com Facebook

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Stroking an Anti Tank Mine and a Drive By Gone Wrong 1:11:00

4M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

We're back for a new year to talk about all the things we did over the festive period, the over indulgence, the gifts and the present my dog gave me on Boxing Day. Plus Leo recalls the times he was shot at, almost blown up and the sh*t he did in a car park. Email: smacktalkcity@outlook.com Facebook

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Chris Rocks Christmas Hand Job on Friday 1:19:39

5M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

Its Christmas and what better way to spend it than to listen to us whilst travelling to your grandparents or favourite auntie to retrieve your Christmas goodies. We recall some of our favourite Christmas gifts, best and worst and things we've done during the festive period. Ninja swords and thing that has no grip action. Kick back and enjoy our usu…

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Liquid Meat, Hot Swollen Badgers and Bikes 1:45:04

5M ago1:45:04

1:45:04

We're like the fly that you can't seem to quite swot or the accident claim hotline that keeps calling your mobile that won't f**k off. In this episode we have our usual catch up on the weeks activities followed by a mountain bike trip down memory lane. Email: smacktalkcity@outlook.com Facebook

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Three Pints and Kitt the Jungle Truck 1:02:50

5M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

This week we kick off with a walk down memory lane reminiscing on days gone by when PS1 games were, and still are, ace and we didn't have a care in the world. Followed by three tales where Leo tries to slip the truth past James. Expect the usual non informed, uneducated ramblings of two dudes chatting shit for an hour. The podcast you love to hate …

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'Prize of War': The 'REMO', Fremantle 1940. 6:47

5M ago6:47

6:47

On the 10th of June 1940 Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini declared war on Great Britain and France. That day the Italian Motorship 'Remo' was in the Western Australian port of Fremantle. It was loaded with cargo and carrying 229 passengers. It was siezed by Australian authorities as a 'Prize of War' and drafted into service.…

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Gravity Sandwiches And A Gravy Surprise 1:08:52

5M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

We're having another round of pork pie spotting as James tests Leo on his stories. Some are true, some are false but all are weird. There's also an Advert from this weeks sponsor Navy Gravy and a chat about The League Of Sausage Elders. Email: smacktalkcity@outlook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552422329348…

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The Emu War 10:13

5M ago10:13

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In 1932 the Australian Army was deployed with machine guns to 'fight' thousands of Emus (large flightless birds indigenous to Australia) destroying crops in the Western Australian wheatbelt town of Campion. The operation became known as 'The Emu War'.By James De Leo

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The Truth is Out There...............Somewhere 1:04:26

6M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

In this weeks episode James tries to convince Leo of three differing subjects each with three related facts, only one of which is factually correct. Can Leo see past the bluster and fiction spun to him in a way only designed to throw him of the scent of the truth? Or will he make it past the BS to make it to the known? Expect the usual diverse rabb…

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Chat GBT Top Trumps 1:11:17

6M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

This week we delved into the world of AI to build us the ultimate most useless pack of top trump heros. As usual expect us to go off piste and down rabbit holes with our take on usual pointless conversation from Val Kilmers vocal cords to martial artists cooking up chee balls. Facebook Email: smacktalkcity@outlook.com…

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Blob-squatch, invisible dogs and Nessie's in-laws 1:18:50

6M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Finally some solid evidence that blurry blobs exist! This week we talk about cryptozoology and assess the latest groundbreaking evidence. We also chat about our week and go off topic at every opportunity. Email: smacktalkcity@outlook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552422329348…

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Ecclesiastical Architecture: St Albans Church, Highgate. 5:38

6M ago5:38

5:38

St Albans Church in the Perth suburb of Highgate was named for the first British Christian Martyr, Saint Alban. Built in 1889 in a Romanesque style, it was an early design of soldier Architect Lt. General Joseph John Talbot Hobbs.By James De Leo

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Take Your Pick 1:04:23

6M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

We're back and this week we discuss the choice you're going to make given two options. Some are gonna be tame and an easy to decide, others are going to require deeper thought and having to chose the lesser of two evils. Whiskey fuelled top quality conversation with deep thought and educational insights #smacktalkcity Email: smacktalkcity@outlook.c…

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A Duel on the Swan River: Fremantle, 1832 10:58

6M ago10:58

10:58

On the 17th of August 1832 a duel was fought on the shores of the Swan River in the newly established colony of Western Australia. The combatants were two prominent citizens, 28 year old Solicitor William Naire Clark and former Naval officer and merchant George French Johnson.By James De Leo

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Got The Runs! 1:19:56

7M ago1:19:56

1:19:56

Join us this week on a journey across the country. Get your wigs and charity shop dresses ready as we run away from a helicopter and make Vlad the Impaler cry.By James and Leo

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Fingerlongers and Crotchless Bee Suits 1:07:04

7M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

This week we delve into the world of the some of the worst inventions we could find online. From the down right useless, utterly ridiculous and completely pointless, aside from the Fingerlonger because you could point with this, kind of, so it doesn't fall under the category of pointless. As per usual expect whiskey fuelled top quality conversation…

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Agony Uncles 1:00:40

7M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Agony aunts and uncles can try and help people figure out their problems, consider their options, point them to places that might help them further, discuss potential solutions. However, not everyone will be in a place where they are ready to hear this advice and not every agony uncle has any experience or expertise to offer sound advise. From chan…

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Geographe Bay and the French Baudin Expedition 1800 7:24

7M ago7:24

7:24

The Baudin Expedition 1800 - 1803 was a French Scientific journey to chart the coast of 'New Holland' (Australia) It was approved by Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul of France and began with two warships Le Geographe and Le Naturaliste. The expedition charted large parts of the Australian continent and 'discovered' more than 2000 animal and plant…

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The Worst Superpowers 52:45

8M ago52:45

52:45

If you think you're having a bad day, there's always someone worse off. Imagine having the most useless, pointless and in some cases life ending superpower. That's right, we discuss the completely absurd and worst powers you could have as a super person, hero is a stretch too far in these cases because you are no use to anyone, not even yourself. E…

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Perth's 'Arc de Triomphe'?: The Barracks Arch, Western Australia 5:20

8M ago5:20

5:20

Perth's 'Barracks Arch' is all that remains of the 'Pensioner Barracks'. It was a Tudor style bulding designed by colonial architect Richard Roach Jewell in 1863. It is located at the Western end of St Georges Terrace, Perth and once housed the members and families of the 'Pensioner Guards'. These were ex-soldiers who served as guards on convict sh…

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Australia Under Attack: Shelling of Newcastle, 1942 7:48

8M ago7:48

7:48

In 1942 a Japanese submarine I-21, operating off the East coast of Australia shelled the port of Newcastle in New South Wales. This attack was in the context of the bombardment of Sydney's Eastern suburbs and the audacious midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.By James De Leo

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Australian Army Chinooks: Fremantle 5:02

8M ago5:02

5:02

The Chinook (or 'Chook') is a twin-rotor heavy lift helicopter manufactured by Boeing and used by the Australian Army. A detatchment was deployed to Afghanistan in support of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG)By James De Leo

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Vegan Zombies and Carrot Bayonets 1:01:27

8M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

The end is near, the apocalypse is now. We talk survival tactics against zombies with different appetites and beliefs. What do you do? Where do you go? What are you going to take? How will you combat the threat of zombies who want to eat your carrots? The usual pointless, hypothetical and an utterly ridiculous guide to something that will never hap…

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Where do I Put the Body??? 55:57

8M ago55:57

55:57

In this episode we play out the scenario. You've killed the person, where do I ditch the body to hide the evidence? Be prepared to be underwhelmed with useless insights on what to do if you're trying to cover your tracks. For the record, we're not serial killers #smacktalkcityBy James and Leo

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Onslow Attack: Western Australia 1943 7:05

8M ago7:05

7:05

In September 1943, Japanese Navy Kawanashi 'Emily' Flying Boats operating out of Surabaya, Indonesia bombed the Western Australian town of Onslow, Western Australia.By James De Leo

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Bear Snuffling, Fish Pockets and Bull*hit 1:10:16

8M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Could you survive alone in the wilderness? What would you do when you're cold, wet and hungry? I'd fashion an iron and still be having my teabag at 4pm. Plus we discuss bullshit you were once told, is it BS or does it have any merit to its content? Expect it to be a car crash, listen if you want, don't if you don't, your choice. #smacktalkcity…

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