Best Yellow Bird Podcasts (2026)

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Yellow-rumped Warbler 55:24

21d ago55:24

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Episode 10: Yellow-rumped Warbler. Our quest to write a song about *every* bird species (only 11,134 or so to go!) continues with this sweet, sweet Butterbutt. Plus, some big bird rock news! And: special guest ornithologist David Toews joins us to decide if our song is EXTREMELY ACCURATE!! Check out Dave's work here: https://davetoews.com/ and chec…

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Autumn Reads The Yellow Wallpaper 39:58

3h ago39:58

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In the final episode of our first season, "Autumn Reads" turns to a short story that lingers long after the last line is spoken. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman begins quietly. A woman, a room, a pattern on the wall. But beneath its calm surface, the story unravels into something deeply unsettling, exploring isolation, control, cre…

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2025-26 Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 2 22:55

8d ago22:55

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The Christmas Bird Count is a census of birds in the western hemisphere that is held between December 14 and January 5 each winter. It was devised originally as an alternative to the 19th century tradition of hunting birds at Christmas, and has evolved to become the longest running citizen science project. There are tens of thousands of participant…

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Brown Noise | Long Noise Blocker to Sleep Through Anything 12:00:00

3d ago12:00:00

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Hi all! Enjoy this blended brown noise to help you get to sleep faster.

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The Betoota Advocate's Biggest Articles of 2025 30:51

6d ago30:51

30:51

Clancy Overell and Errol Parker guide the Australian public through a journey into the year that was, 2025. From politics to pop culture, cities to farms, US to Australia, we talk through all the important and unimportant issues in 2025. Here's to a better 2026. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omn…

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Blue Jay Way – Adam S Leslie 48:18

14d ago48:18

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Send us a text Tim and author/musician Adam S Leslie get lost in the fog of George Harrison’s Blue Jay Way. They examine the hazy “post-Pepper, pre-White Album” moment where the band leans into guitar-less experimentation, taking in strange melodic modes, lyrical ambiguities, Leslie-speaker vocals, flanging drums, improvised cello flourishes, and h…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Weird Victorians, Travel Allowances, Social Media Ban & Dial Before You Dig? 13:10

21d ago13:10

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Errol Parker and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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2025-26 Christmas Bird Count Special, Part 1 22:41

14d ago22:41

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The Christmas Bird Count is a census of birds in the western hemisphere that is held between December 14 and January 5 each winter. It was devised originally as an alternative to the 19th century tradition of hunting birds at Christmas, and has evolved to become the longest running citizen science project. There are tens of thousands of participant…

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Sedge Wren, Richard Gibbons, National Audubon 59:56

21d ago59:56

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Join us Tuesday December 9th at 6 PM for the next episode of Bird Calls. Our guest will be Richard Gibbons with the National Audubon Society. With an organization as deeply-rooted as Audubon, there will be plenty to discuss. Cliff will also profile the Sedge Wren. That’s Bird Calls on December 9th at 6 PM on Red River Radio.…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Best of 2025 1:05:59

21d ago1:05:59

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As we wind down the year that was, Errol Parker guides a journey through some of the best moments from Betoota Talks in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Essential Worker Christmas Party, Delloitte Replaced By AI, Spotify Wrapped & Ford Raptor 17:45

28d ago17:45

17:45

Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Long and Winding Road – Simon Weitzman 43:00

21d ago43:00

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Send us a text Tim is joined by British filmmaker and author Simon Weitzman to explore The Long and Winding Road. They discuss Simon’s earliest Beatles memories, the emotional pull of the song, its complex chord structure, Paul’s inspirations, and the contrasting recordings – from Phil Spector’s sweeping orchestral version to the intimate 'Let It B…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Ashes Moments with Peter Lalor PART 2 35:21

1M ago35:21

35:21

What turns a routine delivery into folklore? How does one wide ball at the Gabba trigger a generation of English PTSD? And why do the strangest, funniest and most chaotic moments always seem to find their way into this rivalry? In Part Two of our deep dive into Ashes mythology, Clancy & Errol once again sits down with Peter Lalor to revisit a fresh…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Pauline Hanson Stunt, Ciggies Not Appropriate Gift, Fine Dining Not Enough & Expensive Ice Latte 11:45

1M ago11:45

11:45

Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Species in Focus: Northern Yellow Warbler 20:37

1M ago20:37

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The Northern Yellow Warbler is a bright and cheerful sounding songbird found during the breeding season all across North America. Males of the species are yellow with some red flecks along their chest, and are very songful. They have a number of different songs, but their most common one can be described as sounding like “sweet sweet, sweeter than …

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Amyl and The Sniffers, Dog Vomit, 50 Grand Retaining Wall & Cocaine Epidemic 12:54

1M ago12:54

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Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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It Don't Come Easy – Vikki Reilly 45:36

1M ago45:36

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Send us a text Tim is joined by writer and returning guest Vikki Reilly, author of The Beatles 101, to explore Ringo Starr’s classic solo single It Don’t Come Easy. They look at how the song captures Ringo’s resilience, peace-and-love ethos and feelings around the Beatles’ breakup, dig into George Harrison’s vital role in its creation, and trace ho…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Ashes Moments with Peter Lalor Part 1 32:08

1M ago32:08

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What is an Ashes moment, really? Why do grown men howl like rapid dogs over a ball that lands on a crack? And how did a couple of colonial summer sports turn into one of the world’s most unhinged rivalries? This week, The Betoota Advocate sits down with one of cricket’s most respected storytellers, Peter Lalor, to unpack the triumphs, meltdowns and…

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BETOOTA TALKS: 'Monkeyboy' on the secret cultural fault lines of Sydney City. 32:17

2M ago32:17

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What are eshays? Where is Sydney home to the world's best chicken burgers? What the hell has been happening in Australia's biggest city since the government introduced lock out laws. This week, The Betoota Advocate talks to one of Sydney's most razor-sharp cultural commentators, Monkeyboy. He's an author, an online oracle, and an unofficial anthrop…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Libs Ditch Net Zero, 50 Years Since The Dismissal, Big Week For FIFOs, Social Media Ban & Very Chill Maid of Honour 20:57

2M ago20:57

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Clancy Overell and Errol Parker wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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American Wigeon, Dean Smith, Wetlands Conservation 59:21

2M ago59:21

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This week on Bird Calls, our guest is Dean Smith with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, based in Washington DC, and we will discuss several conservation funding programs designed to protect wetlands and the birds associated with them across North America. Cliff also profiles a species of waterfowl, the American Wigeon.…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Merv Hughes 52:08

2M ago52:08

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This week on Betoota Talks, Errol Parker sits down with an icon of Australian cricket, Merv Hughes. In this wide ranging one on one interview, Merv takes us through the highs and lows of his career, from Australia’s triumphant away ashes victories, to the nervous moments hoping not to get dropped from the team. He’s got some classic stories about W…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Landslide Win For Leftists, Tips To Get Rich, Online Gambling Is Totally Normal & Liberals Decide They Don’t Care About Climate Change 18:37

2M ago18:37

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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. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band – Laurence Rickard 48:09

2M ago48:09

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Send us a text Tim is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Laurence Rickard (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) to explore “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (and its Reprise). They dig into the album’s “new band” concept, that razor-edged guitar tone, Edwardian brass colour, the art and conspiracies of the cover, and how the reprise frames the albu…

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Sleep Deeper Tonight With A Blizzard On The Ocean 10:03:29

2M ago10:03:29

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Hello all! Please enjoy this heavy snowstorm with relaxing ocean sounds. A perfect winter ambience with the sounds of a blizzard. Let the winter sounds and snow sounds be relaxing sounds as you dream.

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Who was Christopher Skase? (with Mark Humphries) 33:36

2M ago33:36

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Those who don’t remember the 1980s would not be familiar with the myth and scandal that surrounded Australia’s most confident, glitzy and wreckless businessman-turned-white-collar- criminal, Christopher Skase. This week, ABC presenter Mark Humphries joins Betoota Talks to discuss our nation’s most notorious high flyer, and what happened when he fle…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Liberals Having A Normal One, Kevin27 Evades ICE, QLD High Schools, & Real Estate Agents 14:59

2M ago14:59

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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. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Songbirding Halloween Special 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Tonight, we take a walk after dark through a swamp full of katydids, crickets, grasshoppers, and maybe an owl... CreditsSongbirding: Species in Focus is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com…

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Osprey 56:59

2M ago56:59

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Episode 9: The Osprey. Our quest to write a song about *every* bird species (only 11,136 or so to go!) continues with this fish crazy bird. Be ready because this song ROCKS And: special guest Nick Lund joins us to decide if our song is EXTREMELY ACCURATE!! Check out Nick's work here: http://www.thebirdist.com/ Get next year's Extremely Accurate Bir…

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10 Hours of Halloween Sounds | Halloween Ambience for Halloween Parties 10:00:44

2M ago10:00:44

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Hi all! To cap off the Halloween season, please enjoy this Haunted Soundscape for Spooky Ambience. Over 10 hours of the sound of howling winds and ghosts. Get into the spirit with the sounds of a Halloween. A mix of horror great for Halloween festivities.

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BETOOTA TALKS: Jelly Roll 7:28

2M ago7:28

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International superstar and Quokka enthusiast Jelly Roll joined Betoota Talks to have a yarn and get the run down on what he needs to know before heading down under for his first ever headline tour in Aus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Trump V Rudd, RFK Approves Silica Packets, Local Mum Full From Lunch & Local Kid Frightens Neighbours 15:14

2M ago15:14

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Errol Parker and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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One After 909 – Rod Davis 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Send us a text Tim is joined by musician and original Quarryman Rod Davis to explore “One After 909.” They revisit Rod’s early days with John Lennon, the birth of the Quarrymen, and the song’s long journey from skiffle-era beginnings to its roof-top revival. Along the way they dig into train-song traditions, why the tune’s simple, bluesy structure …

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Species in Focus: Sedge Wren 28:33

2M ago28:33

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The Sedge Wren is a small, russet coloured energetic songbird found breeding in fields and shallow marshes in many parts of inland North America. Their song consists of several dry-sounding chirps followed by a short trill. Unlike other wren species they tend to be more shy, and without their loud song, can easily go unnoticed. This episode we will…

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BETOOTA TALKS presents ‘The Ballad Of Barnaby Joyce’ 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

The three-times Deputy PM, Barnaby Gerard Joyce MP has offered the vaguest resignation in political history over the weekend. Is he quitting politics? Is he quitting the party? Is he quitting Tamworth? Or is he simply reloading the clip and coming back for more!? This week on Betoota Talks, we trace the career of Barnaby Joyce from his days as a bu…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Conflict Definitely Over, Young Blokes Pay Lands Mid Piss-Up, Former Gifted Child & 37-Year-Old Pulls Muscle 11:38

3M ago11:38

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Clancy Overell and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Species In Focus: Marsh Wren 24:16

3M ago24:16

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The Marsh Wren is a small, brownish, energetic songbird found in wetlands across a large swath of North America. Their song is a mix of harsh trills, gurgles, and buzzes. And, like most wren species, are much louder than their small size might suggest. This episode we will be exploring Taquanyah Conservation Area near Cayuga Ontario, first on two d…

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Broad-winged Hawk, Jennifer Bristol, Parking Lot and Cemetery Birding 59:15

2M ago59:15

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Join us Tuesday for the next episode of Bird Calls. Listeners will be encouraged to call-in with their questions about birds. Our guest will be Jennifer Bristol, an accomplished author of books on birdwatching. Cliff will profile the broad-winged Hawk.

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Haunted Halloween Sounds For Your Holiday 11:54:59

3M ago11:54:59

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Hello all! Enjoy this haunted halloween soundscape for you next holiday halloween gathering. Put this on during a party to set the mood, put it on repeat to give your relaxation time some ambience. Or just put it on in the background while kids come and scoop up halloween goodies! A combination of a crackling fireplace with thunder.…

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BETOOTA TALKS: Natalie Kyriacou OAM 34:24

2M ago34:24

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Footy finals are over, so this week The Betoota Advocate is broadening the scope. Natalie Kyriacou joins BETOOTA TALKS to discuss her work as an Australian environmentalist, author and a storyteller that shares the most eccentric facts and phenomenas that relate to our natural world. Tune in for some hard truths about deforestation, birdwatching an…

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: QLD Best at Everything, Sydney Man 2kg Overweight, Sydney Gang War, Corporate Alpha Woman Finds Perfect Match 15:49

3M ago15:49

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Unnamed Intern wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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And Your Bird Can Sing – Nancy Howie 47:06

3M ago47:06

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Send us a text Tim is joined by musician and YouTuber Nancy Howie (aka Fathom) to explore “And Your Bird Can Sing.” They dive into Revolver-era innovation, Paul’s shape-shifting basslines, those tightly harmonised dual guitars, lyrical interpretations (from Sinatra to Lennon–McCartney dynamics), and why this two-minute gem feels so complete. Guest …

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BETOOTA TALKS: Christian Welch 47:25

3M ago47:25

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Former Melbourne Storm Captain and QLD origin winner Christian Welch joins Clancy and Wendell for a wide ranging chat delving into the highs and the lows of an NRL career. From premiership wins and losses, to opposing his own coach as the head of the players union, Welch's career is more interesting than your average prop forward, and he's here to …

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Our Keith & Nicole, Sims Sold To Saudis, Q4 Begins & AFL Bans Meat Pies 13:46

3M ago13:46

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Unnamed Intern wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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Autumn Interviews Children's Author Margarita Vassilopoulou 16:24

3M ago16:24

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We are back from our summer hiatus! In this special return episode, Autumn sits down with children’s author and educator Margarita Vassilopoulou to talk about her enchanting book, Your Own Little Dragon. This heartfelt tale follows two young friends whose fiery emotions take the form of a little dragon - guiding young listeners through the ups and …

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How To Talk About The NRL Grand Final When You Know Nothing About Sport 39:48

3M ago39:48

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The NRL Grand Final is upon us once again, and it's the pride of Queensland, the Brisbane Broncos taking on a team that has had Queenslanders at its foundation from the very beginning, the Melbourne Storm. This podcast is a guide for anyone who wants to sound like a seasoned veteran of the game whilst watching the showdown on Sunday. See omnystudio…

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Species in Focus: Orchard Oriole 27:02

3M ago27:02

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In the upcoming special episodes I’m going to feature songbird species who fit three criteria: that I have plenty of recordings of them, that I have not significantly featured them before, and that they are not likely to be featured in the next season of Songbirding because they do no occur in the west, or have not shown up significantly in my west…

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10 Hours of Yellow Noise for Deep Focus 9:59:11

3M ago9:59:11

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Hello all! Please enjoy this beautiful yellow noise. Per insighttimer.com yellow noise is high frequency and low amplitude, making it a soothing sound often used for sleep and relaxation. I hope this yellow noise will help you with all of your sleep, relaxation and focus needs!

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WEEKLY BULLETIN: Tylenol, Bucks Party Contracts Autism, Big Hose Sculpture Cut & Snoop In Melbourne 11:19

3M ago11:19

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Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Unnamed Intern wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Betoota Advocate

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You Know My Name (Look Up the Number) – Nick Frater 47:19

3M ago47:19

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Send us a text Tim is joined by songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Frater for a deep dive into the wonderfully strange "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)." They trace the song's bizarre journey from a playful 1967 jam session to its eventual release as the B-side to "Let It Be" in 1970. The discussion covers the track's suite-…

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