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Weird Crap in Australia

The Modern Meltdown

Welcome to "Weird Crap in Australia," a podcast hosted by Holly and Matthew, a husband and wife team with a passion for all things strange and unusual in the land down under.Each episode, Holly, a trained historian, and Matthew, a pop-culture enthusiast, dive into the weird and wacky aspects of Australian history and society. From the colonial era to the present day, they explore topics such as aliens, monsters, ghosts, and true crime, uncovering the stories and legends that have fascinated

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Episode 243 - The Clarke Brothers (1840-1867)

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2023/01/30

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Clarke Brothers, a notorious gang of bushrangers who wreaked havoc in colonial New South Wales during the mid-1800s. We explore the brothers' origins, including their childhoods and early criminal activities, as well as their eventual transformation into some of Australia's most infamous outlaws. We also examine the daring robberies and violent confrontations with law enforcement that defined their careers as bushrangers, and the factors that ultimately

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Episode 242 - The Holmes Murders (1950)

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2023/01/23

On an evening in August 1950, the small town of Toukley was awoken late at night to search for a pair of missing girls. Grace and Kathleen Holmes went for a walk that afternoon, and still had not returned.What happened to the girls, and is the man charged actually responsible? Join Matthew and Holly as they look into this small Central Coast history, and the ghost story connected to it...Sources Cited:

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Episode 241 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 3: The Mad...

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2023/01/16

The world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel have had a marked and well-studied effect on Hollywood and the Australian cinema experience since its initial release. What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they

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Episode 240 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 3: The Mad...

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2023/01/09

The world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel have had a marked and well-studied effect on Hollywood and the Australian cinema experience since its initial release. What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they

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52:02

Episode 239 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 3: The Mad...

Weird Crap in Australia ·

2023/01/02

The world of the Wasteland is the longest-running Australian film franchise we can think of, and for good reason. Though some of the films have waited literally decades for the right circumstances for them to be made, the original film and its sequel have had a marked and well-studied effect on Hollywood and the Australian cinema experience since its initial release. What kind of effects could Mad Max have had? Aside from releasing Mel Gibson into the world, that is? Join Holly and Matthew as they

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Episode 238 - The Tent Town Murders (1933)

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2022/12/26

On December 25, 1933, two young men were out for a morning of fishing. The pair were treating themselves to a little peace and quiet before the inevitable insanity that often accompanies Christmas, an often-hectic day filled with family, friends and foods as many go about their merriment. The men bunted along the Murrumbidgee River, near Wagga Wagga, and found a spot they could use to pass the time. The pair set up their rods, tilted their hats and laid back to bask in the serenity of the morning on

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Episode 237 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 2:...

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2022/12/19

When many people think of Australia in the 1960s, they picture an era of protests, sexual exploration and counter-revolutions staged namely by what we now call "The Baby Boomer Generation", who began Australia's first timid steps towards cultural maturity. These Australians began exercising their influence against restrictive legislation, outdated morality and social issues within Australian society, which is exactly the opposite of what their generation stands for now. Cinema around the world was

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Episode 236 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 2:...

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2022/12/12

When many people think of Australia in the 1960s, they picture an era of protests, sexual exploration and counter-revolutions staged namely by what we now call "The Baby Boomer Generation", who began Australia's first timid steps towards cultural maturity. These Australians began exercising their influence against restrictive legislation, outdated morality and social issues within Australian society, which is exactly the opposite of what their generation stands for now. Cinema around the world was

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Episode 235 - Summer of Ozploitation Part 1: The Film...

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2022/12/05

As the world exited the Swinging 60s, Australia was looking to their own people for inspiration in the world of the cinema landscape. There were lots of American films to go see, European films were all the rage, but there was something missing from the world of Australian cinemas - the Australian.The Naked Bunyip was the first truly Australian film released to this country, as recent as 1970. It wasn't an easy ride for the director and his team, however, and to celebrate their achievement, we're

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Episode 234 - The Shark Arm Murders (1935)

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2022/11/28

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and grisly case of the Shark Arm Murders, a series of bizarre events that took place in Sydney, New South Wales in 1935. The story centers around a tiger shark caught by fishermen that had a human arm in its stomach. This led to a shocking investigation that uncovered a web of murder, deceit, and organized crime involving illegal animal smuggling and blackmail. We explore the details of the crime scene, the investigation that followed, and the eventual

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Episode 233 - The Journey of Midnight Oil Part 3

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2022/11/21

In this episode, we explore the captivating story of Midnight Oil, one of Australia's most iconic and politically charged bands. From their early beginnings in Sydney in the late 1970s, we follow the band's rise to international fame with hits like "Beds are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine". We delve into their unique sound, their strong environmental and social activism, and their impact on Australian culture and music. Through interviews with band members and music experts, we uncover the triumphs and

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Episode 232 - The Journey of Midnight Oil Part 2

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2022/11/14

In this episode, we explore the captivating story of Midnight Oil, one of Australia's most iconic and politically charged bands. From their early beginnings in Sydney in the late 1970s, we follow the band's rise to international fame with hits like "Beds are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine". We delve into their unique sound, their strong environmental and social activism, and their impact on Australian culture and music. Through interviews with band members and music experts, we uncover the triumphs and

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Episode 231 - The Journey of Midnight Oil Part 1

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2022/11/07

In this episode, we explore the captivating story of Midnight Oil, one of Australia's most iconic and politically charged bands. From their early beginnings in Sydney in the late 1970s, we follow the band's rise to international fame with hits like "Beds are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine". We delve into their unique sound, their strong environmental and social activism, and their impact on Australian culture and music. Through interviews with band members and music experts, we uncover the triumphs and

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Episode 230 - The Lowood Bunyip (1893)

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2022/10/31

In the depths of February 1893, the banks of the Brisbane River, as it’s wont to do, broke and flooded the town – three times within two weeks. These three major floods in one month led to February 1893 being labelled Black February. Another flood also broke banks in June, but by then the city was recovered from the initial floods, making it a little easier to bear.In the floodwaters, which have been known to host such creatures as bull sharks, crocodiles and other dangerous beasts in Australia,

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Episode 229 - The Aliens of Woomera

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2022/10/24

There's always been something weird going on out there on the horizon. Long before nuclear bombs showed up in South Australia, there was a rocket range designed to test rockets. But what else was out there? If you trust the reports, at least a couple of alien visitors...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

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Episode 228 - The Death of Anita Cobby (1986)

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2022/10/17

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the brutal murder of Anita Cobby, a young Australian nurse who was abducted and killed in 1986, and explore the impact of the case on Australian society, including changes in law enforcement and community attitudes towards violence against women. Join Holly and Matthew as they examine not only the murder, but the trial, the media interference, and the consequences of the entire thing - not just on young women everywhere, but on the media landscape as

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Episode 227 - The Ghosts of the Rocks

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2022/10/10

We delve into the rich history of The Rocks, one of Sydney's oldest and most iconic neighborhoods, exploring the area's fascinating past, from its origins as a First Nations fishing village to its development as a hub of colonial industry and commerce. Learn about the social and cultural landscape of The Rocks throughout history, and how it has changed over time. And, while on the hunt, follow us through some lovely ghost stories, and look into the preservation efforts that have helped to maintain

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Episode 226 - The Nun in the Nightgown (1920-1921)

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2022/10/03

In 1920, a young woman ran away from a Catholic convent and into the arms of the Protestant church across town. When she was discovered missing, the Catholic church reported her missing to police, and they went looking for her. What would come is a series of events that seem outlandish and stupid in the 21st Century. Declared insane for rebuffing a return to the Catholic convent, police chased her to Sydney from Wagga Wagga, and had her put on trial. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the

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Episode 225 - Hill & Clay / The Button Man (2020) Part 2

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2022/09/26

As the world was beginning to shut down in 2020, two campers in their 70s headed up into the Alpine National Park for a weekend away. This was the last weekend before Covid restrictions came into effect in Victoria, and a lot of people were taking advantage of the March weather. This would be the last weekend away for our older campers. This would also be the story that spread a new legend in the Australian bush to the mainstream: The Button Man.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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Episode 224 - The Disappearance of Hill & Clay (2020)...

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2022/09/19

As the world was beginning to shut down in 2020, two campers in their 70s headed up into the Alpine National Park for a weekend away. This was the last weekend before Covid restrictions came into effect in Victoria, and a lot of people were taking advantage of the March weather. This would be the last weekend away for our older campers. This would also be the story that spread a new legend in the Australian bush to the mainstream: The Button Man.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" –

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