Betoota Talks

Clancy and Errol share entertaining school holiday tales, from a trip to Tokyo Disneyland to luxury Fiji vacations. They humorously discuss holiday plans and the whimsical effects of alcohol on cycling. The Glastonbury Music Festival sparks a conversation on youthful activism and media disconnect, while Sydney's resilience shines through after severe weather. The dynamic between sports icons like Willie Mason and Wayne Carey reveals their cultural impact, and a fiery Formula One driver calls out Alpine with colorful expletives, showcasing his frustration.

Kriv Stenders, a celebrated Australian filmmaker known for his documentary 'JOH - THE LAST KING OF QUEENSLAND', dives deep into the controversial legacy of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen. He reveals how this iron-fisted leader shaped Queensland’s politics for two decades, amid widespread corruption and a notorious police force. Stenders discusses the era's political landscape, the moral dilemmas faced by those in power, and how Bjelke-Petersen's impact resonates today. The conversation also touches on Brisbane's vibrant arts transformation in the '80s.

Instead of the Weekly, we're taking a trip to Betoota's very own video store, with clerk Alexei Toliopolous. Twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou are the most excited voices in Australian genre cinema since the release of their horror hit TALK TO ME. Their latest film, BRING HER BACK is another emotionally resonant horror exploration of grief and loss that, in many ways, surpasses their remarkable debut. Starring Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (THE SHAPE OF WATER), Billy Barrat (RESPONSIBLE CHILD), Jonah Wren Phillips (HOW TO MAKE GRAVY) and newcomer Sora Wong, BRING HER BACK is poised to be the horror event of 2025. It’s more than a pleasure to have RackaRacka peruse the shelves of the Last Video Store and pick out some of the films that influenced them.    You can watch The Last Video Store on Youtube  Listen on Spotify or Apple Follow Alexei and The Last Video Store on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A formative band for a whole generation of Aussies, Ella and Jesse Hooper from Killing Heidi join Betoota Talks this week. Hailing from the little Victorian outpost of Violet Town, the brother sister duo stopped by to chat to us about their meteoric rise, the parties, the festivals, their contemporaries, their legacy and whatever happened to Heidi. A good one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, actor, presenter and classically trained singer from Grimsby. Known for his unique blend of humour and vocal prowess, Lloyd has graced both the comedy circuit and the choral stage. His television credits include Ted Lasso, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo, Soccer AM, Flinch and Can You Beat The Bookies?. More recently, Lloyd stars as Detective Senior Constable Colin Cartwright in the Australian crime dramedy Return to Paradise.   Lloyd speaks about growing up as a chorister and how that shaped his appreciation for architecture, music and travel. This leads to an extremely niche but thoroughly entertaining countdown of his top 10 cathedrals from around the world. Spoiler: that extremely ugly one in Barcelona doesn’t make the list. An unusually cultured chat for this show, from one of Britain’s best and brightest exports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prominent Australian businessman Jim Penman joins Betoota Talks this week. You might not think you need to listen to this, but you do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Errol Parker, Wendell Hussey and Clancy Overell 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 TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the West’s great exports stopped by the Betoota Advocate podcast offices this week. Amongst other things, Spacey Jane dropped in for a yarn about the special sauce in the West Australian music scene, being mature professionals and to blind rank the greatest acts from WA. They’ve got new music out and are about to hit the road. So get around both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.