Best Bunyips Podcasts (2024)

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June 2024 - Slap a uniform on 2:23:53

10d ago2:23:53

2:23:53

Send us a Text Message. James "TheBunyipman" hangs out with the colourful "Smiling Friends", returns to his stone fortress to perform his duty as "King of the Castle" and pursues his musical ambitions with his review of "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" Jonas "Jttg" relives the 90s when he joines the "Xmen: The Animated Series", can't take his e…

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Ep53: The Eureka Stockade Part 2 34:05

1d ago34:05

34:05

This week, we discuss the Battle for the Stockade itself, and examine the final days leading up to it.By ahistoryofaustralia

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145: I Want A Tank 1:06:19

4d ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Episode 145 hits all the targets for an excellent podcast the whole family can enjoy! It has it all, brutal bike stacks, burglars getting run over, Tubi movie reccomendations and who would win in an 80's/90's martial arts movie star fight tournament? OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81…

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Ep52: The Eureka Stockade Part 1 26:29

9d ago26:29

26:29

This episode, we discuss the immediate causes in the months leading up to the Eureka Stockade. Join us for the first of three parts, discussing the Stockade and its legacy!By ahistoryofaustralia

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Ep51: 1854 before the Eureka Stockade 21:39

17d ago21:39

21:39

This week, we discuss everything that is happening throughout Australia in 1854 before the Eureka Stockade. We'll observe the first telegraphs and trains on the continent, alongside fears of Russian invasions! This episode will serve as an excellent backdrop to understand how the colonies are moving when we get to the stockade itself.…

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144: Topical Logs 1:07:35

18d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Episode 144 is a headline-centric episode where Mat and Wes run the gaunlet and get through as many listener submitted stories as possible, slamming through such tales as the first millennial ordained saint, living fossil Richard Dreyfus doing fossil type things, a bad submarine goof up, a very distracting educational video and the worst insurance …

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143: Juice Pipe 1:16:25

25d ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Episode 143 is a dead set lock for being podcast of the decade, no bullshit doinksters. Wes and Mat talk Wes's recent medical procedure, Mat's potential audition for headline writer at the NT News, an honest reaction to a scandal (finally), Yo-Yo and texta flipping at the Olympics and get ready for a Fart Bag with INTERNATIONAL implications! OUR DI…

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May 2024 - I Hit the Brakes 2:25:37

1M ago2:25:37

2:25:37

Send us a Text Message. Jonas “Jttg" very briefly puts on his Monkey Mask to talk about "Monkey Man", considers adding monsters to his diet having watched "Delicious In Dungeon" and gets a few new party members for the next part of his "Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth" adventure. James "TheBunyipMan" gets through a messy night in one continuous shot in "V…

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Ep50: The Bunyip Aristocracy 35:44

1M ago35:44

35:44

In this episode, we discuss the year 1853, with its sprees of bushranger crimes, new frontier conflicts, ongoing issues with the gold license system, the final end of convict transportation to Victoria and Van Diemen's Land, and the Bunyip Aristocracy. It's a very packed episode!By ahistoryofaustralia

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142: Abduckted 1:10:46

1M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Episode 142 my doinksters and it's happening if you like it or not!! Contained in this one is more sasquatch summoning, what the jail experience is REALLY like, Bee's doing us a favour, beating off Americian men, a town with the worst name ever and we take another look at some headlines from the NT News. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM O…

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Ep49: Gold and Floods in 1852 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

This week, we continue our dive into Australia's gold rushes. We also discuss the lingering death of convict transportation to the Eastern colonies, as well as the most deadly flood in Australia's history.By ahistoryofaustralia

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141: A Wizard in Bunnings 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

It's episode 141 and Wes is back! (By court order) In this one the boys talk the Ballarat Lambo crash, killing rats, Marcus Grahams cop show he did in America, press conference orgasms and Fart Bag is back again! OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YUYVxAj63P0Xw OUR E-MAIL: passiveaggre…

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Ep48: The Goldfields of 1851 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

This week, we examine the goldfields of mid and late 1851, as well as the reason the gold diggers first began protesting in Victoria. In addition, we also look at the first Black Thursday fires on the continent and the first inter-colonial cricket match, while also taking some time to discuss the anti-transportation sentiment in the colonies of Aus…

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140: Sasquatch Assistant 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Welcome to episode 140 which features Mat and Engineer Steve (Wes is still AWOL) talking about a new Amazon delivery truck crash, instant karma for an arsonist, the dizzy heights of pretzel cutting, a stiffs day out to the bank and a BAD samaritan. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YU…

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Ep47: EUREKA! The Gold Rush Begins 37:00

2M ago37:00

37:00

In this episode, we discuss the beginning of the gold rush in Australia. We also take some time to talk about the possible pre-gold rush gold finds that may or may not have happened through Australia's history, so if you're into gold (and the gold rush), this episode is for you!By ahistoryofaustralia

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139: Milkin' It 55:51

2M ago55:51

55:51

Here is Episode 139 and we have a special fake co-host! Subjects we drone on about in this instalment include: Arj Barker's re-emergence, legitimately blind AFL goal umpires, the Ballarat "Panther" sighting and we talk about some of the glorious content on Tubi. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel…

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Gary Opit: Bunyip, Yowie, and Australian Cryptozoology | ST 55 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

In this episode of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by Gary Opit, an Australian expert on the continent's indigenous fauna, and a longtime researcher of Australian cryptozoology. Opit is an environmental consultant and scientific member of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales for 48 years. He is also a radio broadcaster, teacher, and…

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Ep46: Colonial Australia before the Gold Rush 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

This episode, we overview Colonial Australia just before the Gold Rush in 1851. The episode is packed to the brim with political, social, and economical change, and contains some interesting stories and threads that will continue throughout the next decade. If you're interested in reading about my Trove rabbit-hole when it came to that story regard…

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138: Return of the King 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

138! The back and forth of this episode involves Mat's new love of NHL, some more wacky meth related shenanigans, some tremendous bike stacks, an historic Fart Bag that changes the landscape of flatulence and shakes the pillars of Valhalla PLUS a BRAND NEW SEGMENT!! OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/cha…

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Ep 45: The Disappearance of Ludwig Leichhardt 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

This week, we discuss the disappearance of Ludwig Leichhardt in the Australia's great desert, while also talking about the issue of convict transportation throughout the colony, and the start of NSW separating with the Port Phillip District and Melbourne.By ahistoryofaustralia

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137: Bunyip Humper 1:13:27

2M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Episode 137 contains secrets essential to the mystery of the bunyip! Also contained: Talk of Mat and Wes's recent health battles, attending Bret "The Hitman" Harts Australian Stampede, the Tassie JackJumpers win NBL24 and the best bigfoot headline ever written. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…

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Minisode 4: Australia's Involvement in New Zealand's Frontier Wars 17:56

3M ago17:56

17:56

This week, we take a break from our chronological retelling of Australia's history to discuss Australia's involvement in our neighbour's colonisation, as well as in their frontier wars.By ahistoryofaustralia

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April 2024 - He can kill me, but he can't act 2:41:42

3M ago2:41:42

2:41:42

Send us a Text Message. James "TheBunyipman" dons his armour and defends our managed democracy by joining the "Helldivers 2", begins seeing Nicholas Cage in his dreams which we can only describe as a "Dream Scenario" and becomes the latest victim of "The Curse" aka Nathan Fielders latest project. Jonas "Jttg" recruits a party capable of leading him…

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Ep44: The Failures of Governors Gipps and Wilmot 28:09

3M ago28:09

28:09

This week, we explore the failures and downfalls of both NSW Governor Gipps and Van Dieman's Land Governor Wilmot. We also discuss the risky exploration undertaken by Ludwig Leichhardt and Charles Sturt, and how they both nearly fell to Australia's wilderness.By ahistoryofaustralia

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136: Life Saving Doinks 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Episode 136 is rampaging into your life with two blokes crapping on about hot air balloons (again), cocaine smuggling, bull jumping, tampon throwing and the lengths a bloke went to get his phone back. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YUYVxAj63P0Xw OUR E-MAIL: passiveaggressivepod@gma…

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Ep43: Democracy and Squatters 30:30

3M ago30:30

30:30

This week, we look towards the lurching forward of democracy which occurred throughout New South Wales in the early 1840s. We also take the time to discuss Governor Gipps' legislative brawl with the Squatters, and the political strife ongoing in Van Dieman's Land.By ahistoryofaustralia

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Vagina Dentata & Scylla 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

This week, watch out because this episode has teeth! And so do these women… First up, Felicia explores the mythological toothed vagina, or Vagina Dentata - a myth rooted in the fear and mystery around female sexuality and the female body. Inspired by the new musical TEETH (based on the 2007 indie horror movie of the same name), Felicia dives deeper…

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135: Transportation Fornication 1:20:40

3M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Righto, episode 135 is ready and within it contains discussion of the best shot in NBL history, a pig KIDNEY transplant, a marriage ending fart and the Matthew McConaughey life coach scam. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YUYVxAj63P0Xw OUR E-MAIL: passiveaggressivepod@gmail.com OUR M…

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March 2024 - Female vocal sound dot mp3 3:06:30

3M ago3:06:30

3:06:30

Send us a Text Message. Jonas “Jttg" questions what is real when he is called up to perform "Jury Duty", survives off of the land as he finds the world "Enshrouded" and struggles to keep up with all the pre-reading necessary to fully enjoy "The Marvels" James "TheBunyipMan" writes his own comedy show taking the form of a "30 Rock" review, gets stuc…

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The Minerva Monsters: An Odd Tale of Hairy Bipeds and Big Cats | ST 054 1:07:46

3M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

In the summer of 1978, a strange series of events began to unfold for rural residents of northeastern Ohio. While enjoying a quiet evening at their rural home near Minerva, the Cayton family and their grandchildren witnessed a large, hairy, bipedal creature peering through their kitchen window. This creature, described as standing over 7 feet tall …

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Minisode 03: Norfolk Island and its Many Convict Mutinies 18:59

3M ago18:59

18:59

In this minisode, we discuss Norfolk Island and the half a dozen convict mutinies, rebellions, and riots which occurred throughout its second period of colonisation.By ahistoryofaustralia

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Ep42: The Great Depression of the 1840s 36:07

3M ago36:07

36:07

In this episode, we discuss the ongoings of colonial Australia during the period of 1840-1843, with a specific focus towards the colonies affected by the Depression of the 1840s. These include the downfall of South Australia, the failure of Australind, and the recession of New South Wales, all of which we'll discuss today!…

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134: Scottish Bum Bag 1:10:37

3M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Truly some food for thought in this episode as Mat and Wes talk dildo flinging, seals with a problem, Cotton Eye Joe, Kilts and missing radio towers. Along with that- the first ever Passive Aggressive: The Musical segment! OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YUYVxAj63P0Xw OUR E-MAIL: pa…

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Ep41: Frontier War in South Australia 34:12

4M ago34:12

34:12

This week we examine Frontier warfare in the "free colony" of Australia, and see whether 50 years of experience and knowledge changes frontier warfare for the better or worse.By ahistoryofaustralia

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Bunyip & Samodiva 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

This week, it's a couple of mysterious creatures from the swamp and the forest! First up, Lauren goes on the hunt for the Bunyip - a Cryptid creature from the Indigenous Aboriginal mythology of southeastern Australia dating back to as early as 1812. The Bunyip has been described as an amphibious creature that lurks in local swamps, creeks, riverbed…

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133: Nope 1:08:12

4M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Episode 133 may be the most important podcast in history as the fellas talk Police Academy (again), paying tribute to the legend Eric Mays, The Fat Boys, the dangers of a home mining operation, being killed by cheese and coked out hot air balloon pilots. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcY…

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132: A Dan With A Plan: The Audiobook 50:06

4M ago50:06

50:06

Dan is a good person, hardworking and kind. But years of being brutally stepped on by the uppercrust, combined with a deadly (but forgotten) past makes A Dan with a plan one of the most white knucked, blood soaked, revenge fueled, thrill rides that will forever echo throughout the halls of the gods. HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED OUR DISCORD: https://disco…

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131: I'm Sorry For Everything 1:16:33

4M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Episode 131 is on the rampage! Topics we smash up include Hulk Hogan's weird dog impression, apology songs, falling acorns that inspire police shootings, unfortunate birds and 3 batteries in a place they SHOULD NOT BE! OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YUYVxAj63P0Xw OUR E-MAIL: passiv…

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February 2024 - Trying not to take it personally 2:23:25

4M ago2:23:25

2:23:25

Send us a Text Message. James "TheBunyipman" gives us a childlike perspective of "Poor Things", makes us question friend from foe as he points out "The Traitors" and helps us string together new words and symbols to form his review of "Chants of Sennaar". Jonas "Jttg" fights his own losing battle when he talks about "Rebel Moon: Part One Child of F…

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Minisode 02: Elizabeth Macarthur 19:35

4M ago19:35

19:35

In this minisode, we overview the life of Elizabeth Macarthur, wife of John Macarthur and perhaps the true pioneer of Australia's wool industry.By ahistoryofaustralia

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130: 2 HOTT 4 THA INTERNETT 1:13:29

4M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

We are back with episode 130! Listen and hear about Mat's ordeal with instagram, A Dan with a plan update, Frank (The King of Ralph), Northern Territory News headlines and how they take care of streakers in QLD. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YUYVxAj63P0Xw OUR E-MAIL: passiveaggres…

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Headless Horseman & Ogopogo 45:46

5M ago45:46

45:46

This week, it's two folktales - one if by land, one if by sea! First up, Felicia goes in between the pages of the classic folktale of Sleepy Hollow! From “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - the original 1820 short story by Washington Irving featuring the famous Ichabod Crane & the Headless Horseman with his flaming jack-o'-lantern - deeper to the mythi…

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Ep40: The End of NSW's Convict Transportation 27:18

5M ago27:18

27:18

We've got a packed episode this week, as we overview Frontier War in Victoria and NSW, the end of two Governors, and the cessation of Convict Transportation to NSW.By ahistoryofaustralia

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129: Shadow of Justice: Blood Vengeance 1:09:19

5M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Episode 129 is out and proud and talkin' loud! Mat and Wes manage to speak at high volume on the recent viral video from the Mayor of New York, fat guy bloopers, Tubi films and a disturbing penis related incident at Hungry Jacks. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YUYVxAj63P0Xw OUR MER…

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John Hickenbottom: Sasquatch at Salt Fork State Park | ST 053 1:46:24

5M ago1:46:24

1:46:24

In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the after opening news that focuses on tales of "swamp beasts" in rural America and also massive reptiles invading the Florida Everglades, the team is joined by John Hickenbottom, the naturalist at Ohio's Salt Fork State Park. A longtime outdoorsman whose interest in wildlife includes snakes and reptiles ind…

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Ep39: The Colonisation of South Australia 28:39

5M ago28:39

28:39

In this episode, we discuss the Colonisation of "the non-convict state", South Australia. We examine whether its pioneer Edward Wakefield deserved such a title, and how the colony actually got started up.By ahistoryofaustralia

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128: Expo '88 Platypus Hat 1:08:39

5M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Episode 128 is in effect and you better tune in and listen up to Mat and Wes talk Queensland servo robbery, the certain death that is producing Flamin' Hot Doritos, how to make a genius and some updates on "A Dan with a plan" and Fast Family 11. OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vzfbwshXqM OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oBcYMd81YUYVx…

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Ep38: Continental Frontier War in the 1830s 24:21

5M ago24:21

24:21

In this episode, we discuss frontier war on the main Australian continent throughout the 1830s, between the fort warfare in the North and the Battles in Western Australia.By ahistoryofaustralia

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The Laff in the Dark Mannequin & William H. Mumler 41:24

5M ago41:24

41:24

This week it's two terrifying tales about more than meets the eye! First up, Lauren takes you on a ride through the uncanny valley with the “Laff in the Dark” mannequin at the The Pike amusement park. In the early ‘70s, children visiting the boardwalk in Long Beach, California noticed one of the mannequins in the funhouse attraction looked a little…

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127: The Mayor of France 1:14:18

5M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Come on in and listen to Mat and Wes take at look at some developments in getting a hand job at a sports stadium, a lightning strike near miss, a Baboon sets off an emergency at Melbourne zoo, we wonder what the future holds for the Fast & Furious franchise and give our 2 cents PLUS we expand our minds by learning new long jump techniques. OUR DISC…

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