

Betoota Talks
The Betoota Advocate
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.
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Sep 12, 2021 • 37min
Ep 178: Brendan Cowell (Part 2)
In part 2 of this interview, the editors ask Brendan Cowell about living in London as a hedonistic Aussie thespian. Where was he when his beloved Cronulla Sharks won the 2016 Premiership? How did he celebrate? And how did his life change after getting a start on Game Of Thrones as the Ironborn sea captain, Harrag. Brendan imparts a lot of wisdom on these simply country folk from Betoota - his strongest words of advice, don't catch COVID-19 while living in a rat-infested underground basement apartment in Notting Hill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2021 • 8min
Scotty’s Getaway Sagas, Labor’s Election Campaign, Vaccine Scepticism & More - September 10
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2021 • 32min
Ep 177: Brendan Cowell (Part 1)
He’s an actor, director, screenwriter, author and degenerate Cronulla Sharks fan. Brendan Cowell joins the editors for a ripping lockdown yarn about the dizzy heights of Australian TV dramas, and the low lows of hard living. He’s now a Hollywood star, with a new book out about middle aged men and the importance of mateship in the suburban pubs of Australia. Part 2 next week. Pre Order Plum by Brendan Cowell now - https://linktr.ee/BrendanCowellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2021 • 9min
Instagram’s Bread Drought, Gerry Harvey Hits Up Centrelink, Joe Rogan Fans Silenced & More - September 3
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2021 • 40min
Ep 176: David Crisafulli MP
The Betoota Advocate is joined by Queensland’s Leader Of The Opposition this week. From North Queensland to the Goldie, David Crisafulli has come a long way from his days as a journalist in Townsville. As the newly appointed leader of the LNP, the member for Broadwater has a big job ahead of him after the Labor landslide. Crisafulli talks to Clancy and Errol about his plan to win back Queensland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2021 • 7min
A PR Nightmare, Trouble In Melbourne, A Bloodbath Across The Ditch & More - August 27
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 31min
Ep 175: Kurt Fearnley
Former Paralympic gold-medal-magnet, Kurt Fearnley joins the podcast to talk about the exciting few weeks to come in Tokyo. From his early beginning in the tiny central west NSW town of Carcoar, to his current roles as TV host and heavyweight disability advocate/lobbyist. Kurt talks about who we should be looking out for in this crop of Paralympians, and gives us the run down on his new show with the SBSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 2021 • 45min
Ep174: Harry Sanna - Afghanistan Special
This episode discusses the shocking footage coming out of Kabul this week. The editors are joined by Harry Sanna, a videographer and freelance journalist who has worked extensively in Afghanistan and South Asia over the last two decades. Clancy and Errol ask Harry what his experiences were like in the “graveyard of empires” - as a rogue journo following American soldiers and paramedics on the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2021 • 9min
A Message To Anti-Vaxxers, Scotty 2.0, NSW Ups Their Game & More - August 20
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2021 • 1h 3min
Ep 173: John Safran
One of The Betoota Advocate’s favourites is back on the podcast this week. John Safran discusses our newspaper’s recent cancellation for our controversial lockdown articles. He also explains his new fixation. The tobacco industry’s pivot into vaping - its a new obsession that he’s even gone as far as writing a book about. “Puff Piece” by John Safran, Jew Detective.Pre Order now https://www.booktopia.com.au/puff-piece-john-safran/book/9781760890155.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


