Betoota Talks
Clancy Overell and Errol Parker, editors of the explicitly raw but iconic Outback Australian newspaper known as The Betoota Advocate report fiercely - without fear or favour.
Latest episodes
Jan 21, 2024 • 29min
INTERVIEW: Tom W Clarke (Triple J Hottest 100 Historian)
This week on the Betoota Advocate Podcast Wendell and Effie speak to the author of 'Shoulda Been Higher'. He's the man behind the definitive history of Australia's favourite music based event, the Hottest 100. From Dennis Leary winning with a joke song in the very first edition to the Taylor Swift scandal, this episode's a journey through some of the more memorable chapters in the Hottest 100's history. Buy Shoulda Been Higher and contact Tom HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2024 • 10min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: 97% Of Tasmania Now In Line To The Danish Throne After Princess Mary Becomes Queen, Man Suffering From A Range Of Cruel Socio-Economic Issues That Are Simply Unacceptable In A Developed Country Told By His Only Possible Political Alternative To Boycott A Grocery Store Due To Supermarket Chain’s Decision To Not Take Part In Deeply Inauthentic Display Of Americanized Patriotism, Culinary Icon “Hogster” Dead At 38 After Suspected Heart Attack & Male Matildas Beat Syria
Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Errol Parker wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2023 • 46min
INTERVIEW: Shane Richardson
From Cunnamulla to Tigertown, esteemed NRL administrator Shane Richardson has travelled around the world resuscitating struggling rugby league clubs. A man with a head for both club politics and commerce, he was only at Penrith for 2 years when he brought them a Premiership. At the Rabbitohs it took a little longer - but the glory was addictive. Now, as Interim CEO for Wests Tigers - Richo faces the task of rebuilding an embattled club from the ground up. Or from the top down. Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2023 • 9min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: “Holy Shit. This Has Gotta Stop” Says Albo After Reading Folder Titled ‘Gaza’ That Sat On Desk For 60 Days, Crowd At Foo Fighters Break World Record For Most Pockets In One Place, “Put On Sunscreen? What Am I? A Leftie?” & White Collar Man Who’s Nearly 30 Face Difficult Choice Of Getting Into Bouldering Or Buying A Drone
Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Errol Parker wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2023 • 32min
INTERVIEW: Reese Bros
This week on the podcast we sit down with a couple of loveable young up and comers from the brave new world of TikTok. The new TikTok Comedy Creators of The Year, the Reese Brothers stop by to talk to us about the journey from flipping couches on the coast to flipping vids for millions and millions views. Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2023 • 7min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Government Bans Vapes Again For The 4th Time, Nation’s Aging Emos Now In Their Picnic Blanket Concert Era, Caravaner Prepares To Drive Slightly Above Speed Limit & Spending Ten Years Trying To Ban Greyhounds And Nightclubs Doesn’t Actually Help Anyone’s Commute
Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3, 2023 • 49min
INTERVIEW: Gideon Haigh
With a blockbuster summer of cricket ahead, one of the most well respected voices in the game joins the Betoota Advocate Podcast. Taking a breath after a whirlwind of Australian victories, Gideon Haigh jumps on the show to discuss why it's the summer of the Big Bash, franchising teams, the Indian cricketing establishment, and of course, what happened to his much loved podcast... Buy Gideon's Book HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 1, 2023 • 8min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: White Collar Bloke’s Spotify Wrapped, Peak of Aus Cinema, 5’5 Mate Off to Work in Santa’s Factory & Foreign Tradie Mocked for Completing Job Quickly
Clancy Overell, Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2023 • 35min
INTERVIEW: Jet, 20 years since Get Born was released
Mark Wilson, the bassist from the iconic Australian rock band Jet speaks to The Betoota Advocate about the warp speed success they saw the moment their debut album was released in 2003. The iconic ‘iPod’ advertisement, The Rolling Stones tour and the Japanese fans. Mark is very generous explaining just how weird and fun it all was. Twenty years later and they have just been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, and are ready to hit the road again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24, 2023 • 12min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Cost Of Living Tips, Fired Up Dogs, Hoarding Grandparents & Making Money Off Going Woke
This week on the Betoota Advocate's weekly news bulletin, Effie, Errol and Wendell discuss some handy ways to save money in these tough economic times, the new minimalism trend sweeping the country, angry little dogs and making money off going woke. Have a listen. Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
