Betoota Talks

Clancy and Wendell sit down with Jack and Matt from The Inspired unemployed to talk through their meteoric rise to fame. From humble origins in the South Coast to becoming some of Australia's most recognisable faces, the boys discuss how they've come to find an audience in mums, daughters, dads and sons alike. They've recently launched a new travel platform ARRIVAL, which has taken them to all the corners of the earth for some off-the-beaten-track experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of the historic British & Irish Lions Series against Australia, Betoota Talks to Michael Hooper. The former Tahs and Wallabies captain joined the show to discuss the gravity of the Lions tour, his time overseas, peculiar coaching methods, and much more. Have a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Betoota Advocate is VERY lucky to sit down with the leading stars of Australia's favourite movie of all time, The Castle. The blokes who played Darryl, Dale and Steve Kerrigan sit down for a historic BETOOTA TALKS interview to discuss the making of the film and the legacy it has left. 29 years after Michael Caton, Anthony Simcoe and Stephen Curry first took to the screen together - these iconic Aussie actors tell us just have similar this famous on-screen family were to their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.