Best Bunyips Podcasts (2024)

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Ep55: Australia after Eureka 24:21

3h ago24:21

24:21

In this episode we discuss the political and social changes that occur throughout a colonial Australia after the Eureka Stockade.By ahistoryofaustralia

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Ep54: The Eureka Stockade Part 3 25:12

8d ago25:12

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This week, we end our three-parter on the Eureka stockade by looking at its immediate consequences and its long-term legacy throughout Australia's history. Is it the democratic, national revolution many say it is, or is it a more local, self-serving affair?By ahistoryofaustralia

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Ep53: The Eureka Stockade Part 2 34:05

14d 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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Ep52: The Eureka Stockade Part 1 26:29

30d 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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June 2024 - Slap a uniform on 2:23:53

18d 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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Ep51: 1854 before the Eureka Stockade 21:39

1M 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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May 2024 - I Hit the Brakes 2:25:37

2M 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

2M 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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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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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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Ep47: EUREKA! The Gold Rush Begins 37:00

3M 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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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

3M 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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Ep 45: The Disappearance of Ludwig Leichhardt 25:19

3M 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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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

4M 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

4M 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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Ep43: Democracy and Squatters 30:30

4M 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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March 2024 - Female vocal sound dot mp3 3:06:30

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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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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February 2024 - Trying not to take it personally 2:23:25

5M 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

5M 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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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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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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Ep38: Continental Frontier War in the 1830s 24:21

6M 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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Ep37: The Colonisation of Victoria 29:48

6M ago29:48

29:48

In this week's episode, we overview the colonisation of the state of Victoria. We also discuss Australia's only treaty between Indigenous Australians and Europeans, that of Batman's treaty, as well as why treaty-making basically did not exist in colonial Australia.By ahistoryofaustralia

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Ep36: The Ripon Reforms and Macarthur's Death 28:14

6M ago28:14

28:14

In this episode, we take some time to discuss the land reforms of 1831 which lay the roots for issues decades in the future, as well as talk about the Swan River legislative council and some convict mutinies. Finally, we end the episode with an overview on John Macarthur's death, and the legacy he leaves on the Australian colonies.…

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La Siguanaba & Giulia Tofana 38:53

6M ago38:53

38:53

This week it's horse girls and hoarse guys! First up, Felicia covers another supernatural creature from Central American folklore - the legend of the woman Sihuehuet who, in some cultures, turned into La Siguanaba by a curse. Similar to other Siren stories, La Siguanaba initially takes the form of a beautiful woman....she looks like any other attra…

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January 2024 - Crims 2:40:18

6M ago2:40:18

2:40:18

Send us a Text Message. Jonas “Jttg" kicks off the year with his review of "Alan Wake 2", brings back some souveniers from Japan such as "The Boy and The Heron" and helps us relive the holiday experience with "Pokemon Concierge". James "TheBunyipMan" gets all in a puzzle solving mood with "The Talos Principle", dreams of a better life amongst his p…

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Demon House & Duendes 37:28

6M ago37:28

37:28

This week, we're covering two topics that are close to our horror hearts and our heritages! First up, Lauren explores the legend of The Demon House of Pennsylvania - a haunted house she recently visited in Monongahela, PA. It may just be a fictitious haunted attraction these days, but the horror and the true crime history that the McCue Mansion has…

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Ep35: The Bathurst Rebellion 29:01

7M ago29:01

29:01

In this week's episode, we overview the Bathurst Rebellion of 1830. We also take the time to discuss Charles Sturt's exploration of the Darling and Murray Rivers, and the end of Governor Darling's period of leadership.By ahistoryofaustralia

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Sinterklaas & Frau Perchta 42:49

7M ago42:49

42:49

Merry Christmas, all you naughty boys & girls! This week, it’s a little ho-ho-horror for the holidays with a double feature of Christmas creatures! Felicia unwraps the first present with the legend of Sinterklaas, or Sint-Nicolaas - a mythical figure based on the patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas. If it wasn’t obvious, Sinterklaas is one of …

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Sam Shearon: In Search of Yuletide Hominoids | ST 052 1:04:28

7M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

'Tis the season... and so joining the Sasquatch Tracks team for their 2023 holiday installment of the program is Mister Sam Shearon, artist extraordinaire and dealer in knowledge of all things esoteric and hominological. Along with his impressive horror art, Sam Shearon is known for his work in the field of cryptozoology, most notably for cryptozoo…

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Ep34: The Black Line & The Tasmanian War 40:31

7M ago40:31

40:31

In this episode, we overview Frontier Warfare in Van Dieman's Land during 1826-1831, and discuss the most prominent event of it all, the Black Line.By ahistoryofaustralia

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Ep33: The Swan River Colony 28:54

7M ago28:54

28:54

In this episode, we explore the colonisation of the Swan River Colony (Western Australia) under Captain James Stirling. In addition, we follow the conflict between Governor Darling and the "Freer" Press to its conclusion, examine Australia's first, and possibly largest, bank robbery, and discuss the expansion of the Legislative Council.…

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Ep32: Autocracy and Press Freedom 26:21

8M ago26:21

26:21

In this episode, we overview the struggle between Governor Darling and the Newspapers of the colony, as well as discuss the the separation of Van Diemen's Land from NSW. We also take a quick second to discuss an Australian ghost story.By ahistoryofaustralia

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December 2023 - Kinky Roleplay 2:39:54

8M ago2:39:54

2:39:54

Send us a Text Message. James "TheBunyipman" gives us the history lesson necessary to appreciate the 2023 reboot of "Frasier", uses up his yearly board game review credit to place his bid on "QE" and pulls the trigger on the latest addition to the Assissnation Nation of movies: "The Killer" Jonas "Jttg" tells us all aboot the latest Netflix anime t…

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Return to Ape Canyon: Rediscovery of the Vanderwhite Mine | ST 051 1:37:16

8M ago1:37:16

1:37:16

During the summer of 1924, a team of gold seekers alleged that they were attacked by giant, ape-like creatures, measuring about 7 feet tall, who hurled boulders at them. Their story recounts an encounter with these beings in a remote area, where a member of their group shot at one of the creatures, hitting it thrice, resulting in it falling off a c…

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Ep31: Frontier War and Martial Law around Bathurst 29:45

8M ago29:45

29:45

In this episode we overview the last years of Governor Brisbane's time in charge, and take an eye to the frontier war against the Wiradjuri in the Bathurst region. We also take some time to discuss the bushranging mixed with frontier war in Tasmania, as well as the spread of colony across the country in the mid-1820s.…

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Duffy's Cut Murder Mystery & Omaima Nelson 36:05

8M ago36:05

36:05

Happy belated Thanksgiving, turkeys! This week it’s a frightful feast, featuring a double heaping helping of two Thanksgiving-themed horror stories! First, Lauren explores how one grandfather’s annual Thanksgiving ghost story (yes, that was apparently a thing for this grandpa) led brothers to uncover a mysterious mass grave site from the 1800s. Ove…

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November 2023 - Mommy Milk Mousakka 2:55:38

8M ago2:55:38

2:55:38

Send us a Text Message. Jonas “Jttg" joins the latest generation of super heroes with his review of "Gen V", bursts forth from his "Cocoon" to review the game with us and relives his Teenage Dream when he reviews "Scott Pilgrim Vs The World" James "TheBunyipMan" lets the "Bodies" hit the floor with his review of the Netflix mystery show, drives his…

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Ep30: From Autocracy to a Hint of Democracy 28:52

8M ago28:52

28:52

In this episode of the A History of Australia podcast, we focus in on Governor Brisbane's first years as Governor. And more specifically, we analyse the introduction of colonial Australia's first democratic institution in the 1823 Legislative Council, but is it really anything more than just a token gesture in an autocracy?…

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