
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

Nov 18, 2024 • 24min
INTERVIEW: KING STINGRAY
After a whirlwind couple of years, the fellas from King Stingray swung by Betoota Talks to give us the yarn about the journey, the music and the future. Their new album For The Dreams is out now, as they prepare to hit the road again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2024 • 7min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Saving Lives While Being Spat On Probably Worth A Pay Rise, Surgeon Votes Green For The First Time, Gladiator 2 Brings The Goods for Mums And Daughters & Swans Nervous About Losing Fans To Wallabies
Wendell Hussey, 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 Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 2024 • 29min
INTERVIEW: Paul Kelly on his new album 'Fever Longing Still'
Paul Kelly is one of Australia’s most treasured singer-songwriters as well as being a great friend of The Betoota Advocate over the year. This time he joins us to talk about his newest album Fever Longing Still and the upcoming film adaptation of his iconic tune How To Make Gravy. After the chat, PK performs one of his new songs All Those Smiling Faces. Album is out now and it's some classic PK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2024 • 9min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Billionaires Help Billionaire Get Elected, Woman Eases Suffering With Twilight, Coalition Says No Free Lunch & Ice Cream With Milo Always A Winner
Wendell Hussey, Errol Parker 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 TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 2024 • 52min
INTERVIEW: Joe Aston
Over the last few years, QANTAS has become a toxic brand in the eyes of Australians - and for good reason. The illegal sackings, the price gouging, the blaming of passengers for logistical f*ck ups. This week, The Betoota Advocate talks to the man who had detailed this catastrophic downfall. Joe Aston’s ‘The Chairman’s Lounge’ is one of the most explosive books of the year - detailing the scandals and drama of Australia’s once favourite airlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2024 • 9min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Albo Moves Above Petersham Pub, Barnaby Defends Free Rex Upgrades, Kings Cross Coke Sign Updated & 12-Year-Old Given Adult Time For Insider Trading
Wendell Hussey, Errol Parker 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 TikTok Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2024 • 36min
INTERVIEW: John Safran
John Safran returns to the Desert Rock FM studios to sit down with Clancy and Wendell and talk us through how he ended up squatting in Kanye West's abandoned mansion. At a time of immense political divide in the US, Safran entered the chaos in a way that only he could. His new book is called SQUAT: A Week Squatting at Kanye's Mansion, and it's out now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 10min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Free Speech Advocates Go Missing, Woman Seeks Reassurance From Unhinged Friend, PM Bonds with King over Public Housing & 6 Halloween Costumes for QLD Women
Wendell Hussey, 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 Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2024 • 37min
INTERVIEW: Filmmaker Jaydon Martin
Jaydon Martin is one of Australia's most exciting new directors following his debut feature film Flathead. Set in the town of Bundaberg, this docufiction explores regional Australian life in ways that are equal parts poetic and beautiful as they are harsh and sobering. Jaydon spoke to fellow rural Queenslanders Wendell and Clancy about his inspiration for the film and the audience reception since its release. Flathead will be screening at select cinemas and festivals over the next two weeks: Sydney:The Golden Age Cinema: 23rd of October Queensland:Brisbane International Film Festival: 27th of October (with Q&A) & 1st of NovemberToowoomba BCC Cinemas "SFF's Travelling Film Festival" : 2nd November (with Q&A) Bundaberg Moncrieff Entertainment Centre: 3rd November (with Q&A)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 9min
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Royals Visiting Australia, Dutton Quiet About Property Portfolio, Man With Kid Hobbies At Peace & Cat Found Alive After Rattling Biscuits
Wendell Hussey, Clancy Overell 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 Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.