Apocryphal Australia Podcast

Dec 14 2023 22 ep. 29 mins 6
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Apocryphal Australia brings you eye-opening stories from Australia’s past, tales that have been overlooked, forgotten and neglected. We feature fiascos and deal with debacles as well as extol triumphs and acclaim achievements. No deed is too small, no ignominy is too embarrassing. Your hosts are Michael Pryor and Stephen Higgins.

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Apocryphal Australia Episode 20 Rogues, Heroes and Villains

Dec 14 2023 35 mins  
The last episode of Season 2 features: The Master Criminal – a shadowy figure. Barry McKeon – the antipodean Shakesperean. Kenneth Miller – so be it. Manfred Chilbaster – the mysterious calligraphist. Harriet Golongly – speed queen, daredevil, stuntwoman. The Tiny Desert – so sandy, so small.

Apocryphal Australia Episode 19

Nov 30 2023 38 mins  
You simply won't believe it when you hear about: Bob Chapman – good intentions gone astray. George's Variety Extravaganza – that’s showbiz! The Napalm Tests – disaster averted. Inner Empowerment Training – mime your way to success? The Great Apple Nomenclature Scandal – core values. Cicely Marzipan – the profit prophet.

Apocryphal Australia Episode 18

Nov 16 2023 32 mins  
For your enjoyment, we bring to you: The Warragul – ahead of its time? Peter Spanaker – eyes right. The Hanging Gardens of Dandenong – extravagant and romantic. Ambrose Quamby – The Man With One Face That No One Could Remember. Rick Heezel – hipster, shyster, fraudster. The Whirly – dance ‘til you drop.

Apocryphal Australia Episode 17

Nov 02 2023 38 mins  
What a treasure trove of tales! Charles O’Rourke and Finbar Agarn – wayward explorers. Robert Less – inimitable neologist. Edward Gilby – sidelined aviator. The Tantgallanka Drive-In – in car New Wave. Stan Wollack – artificial additives to the rescue. Zoltan Feshfeshfesh – marsupial cheese, anyone?

Apocryphal Australia Episode 16

Oct 19 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, we proudly bring to light: Gavin Prentice – a reign of terror. Wayne Snow – the Clown Prince of Australian Accountants. The Fast Glacier – icy but speedy. Colin Sangford – The Singing Surgeon. Tansy Strigil – arty, much? The Wreck of the Archibald – airship ahoy.

Apocryphal Australia Episode 15

Oct 05 2023 31 mins  
Look at what we've uncovered! The Malmarsh Rock Festival – the beat goes on. Edward ‘Crispy’ McPherson – amazing. The Kelp Kings of King Island – sea weed and harvest it. Moonlight Beach – haunted but picturesque. North Hummerford – a twitcher’s paradise. The Roscoe-Hannover Affair – I spy spies.

Apocryphal Australia Episode 14

Sep 21 2023 28 mins  
More strange tales and outlandish biographies! Dendy Jumpup – a song, a dance, an inability to complete a motto. Samuel J Krantzberg – the walking legend. The Trans-Australian Railway – all aboard! Hiskins Street – so groovy. The Handelburg Invasion of Australia – unbelievable. The Menington Private Library – an eccentric collection.

Apocryphal Australia Episode 13

Sep 07 2023 31 mins  
This episode is proud to bring you: The Great Wall of Jindaberri – they built it. Katherine Hockaday – the Singing Nurse. Pamela Juice – the Voice of Voices. Hadrumetum – the lost Roman town. Hendersons Track – in the wild wilderness. Panombi Rocks – an outstanding outcrop.

Apocryphal Australia Episode 12

Aug 24 2023 30 mins  
This episode features The Election Debate of 1928 – talkfest to end all talkfests. Harley (Slasher) Fontaign– butcher to the stars. Julia Frabu – always first past the post. Trixie Wuff – corporate artist supreme. The ‘Act of God’ Match – the apocalypse stops play? Greytown – the ghost suburb.

Apocryphal Australia Episode 11

Aug 10 2023 32 mins  
Marvel at the Slalom Witch Trials – very athletic persecutions, Misty Dreams – peacekeeper extraordinaire and Lasetter’s Reef – gold fever? Then thrill to accounts of Cruel Nancy – mysterious but ridiculous, the Collapse of the Universal Lattice – antisocial media and Philo Pargetter – hair today, gone tomorrow.