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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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All Episodes

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Episode 91 - Saw (2004)

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2020/03/01

Australians are great for claiming ownership of things that aren't ours - Russell Crowe, Crowded House, etc. - usually at the expense of New Zealand. However, in this episode, we look into the horror franchise that, by all rights, should have been an Australian creation, and the problems that chased it from our shores. Join Holly and Matthew this week as they look into the story behind the Saw franchise, and the effect it had on Australian cinema. ***To watch Saw 0.5, click here:

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Episode 90 - The Moorehouse Murders Part 2 (1986)

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2020/02/23

In 1986, a young woman ran into a vaccuum store in the suburb of Willagee, WA, crying that she'd been raped. What she had to tell the police didn't just bust a serial rapist - it cast light on a pair of serial killers and their hunting ground in Claremont, ten years before the area became famous ...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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Episode 89 - The Moorehouse Murders Part 1 (1986)

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2020/02/16

In 1986, a young woman ran into a vaccuum store in the suburb of Willagee, WA, crying that she'd been raped. What she had to tell the police didn't just bust a serial rapist - it cast light on a pair of serial killers and their hunting ground in Claremont, ten years before the area became famous ...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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Episode 88 - The Mungo Remains

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2020/02/09

Lake Mungo is one of seventeen dry lakes that make up the World Heritage listed Willandra Lakes region. On its shores, one can find a collection of archaeological curiosities: old campfires, middens, and the occasional human skeleton. In February 1974, one such skeleton destroyed the preexisting notions of aboriginal origin, and created an entirely new swathe of questions. LM3 is possibly one of the most important finds in Australia, to the local aboriginal tribes, the aboriginal culture in general,

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Bushfire Update 2019/2020 Season #2

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2020/02/07

We were hoping that there wouldn’t be a need for another one of these until our very podcast studio came under threat. In order to answer all your questions in one hit, here is a second update on the ongoing Australian bushfire natural disaster and when it came knocking at our door. Once again, supreme gratitude to emergency services personnel who keep us safe throughout the bushfire threat.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod "Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons

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Episode 87 - The Legend of Fisher's Ghost Part 2 (1826)

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2020/02/02

In the 1820s, when the Australian colony was only a blip on the timeline of the British Empire, a single convict vanished from the settlement of Campbell Town, in the south-west of Sydney. Shortly after, his neighbour began selling the man's wares, claiming the convict gave them to him. A few weeks later, a man on his way home saw a ghastly sight, of the convict sitting on a bridge rail. After a few seconds, the ghostly man pointed down the creek and vanished. And so began the legend of Fisher's

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Episode 86 - The Legend of Fisher's Ghost Part 1 (1826)

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2020/01/26

In the 1820s, when the Australian colony was only a blip on the timeline of the British Empire, a single convict vanished from the settlement of Campbell Town, in the south-west of Sydney. Shortly after, his neighbour began selling the man's wares, claiming the convict gave them to him. A few weeks later, a man on his way home saw a ghastly sight, of the convict sitting on a bridge rail. After a few seconds, the ghostly man pointed down the creek and vanished. And so began the legend of Fisher's

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Episode 85 - The Tully UFO Nest Incident (1966)

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2020/01/19

In January of 1966, a banana farmer in Tully, QLD was tending his farm when he saw something strange in the air above his neigjblur's farm. He dismissed it for a bit, but in the end, he and the neighbour walked down the investigate. What they saw there would rival the Westall Incident 3 months later, but never received the recognition it deserved. Join Holly and Matthew as they investigate the Tully UFO nests.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative

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Episode 84 - The Little Pebble Cult Part 5...

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2020/01/14

In the 1980s, a small gathering of believers settled on a small farm just outside Nowra, NSW. This small group was led by a man called William Kamm, a devout Catholic boy who didn't like the direction the church was taking. So he gathered some like-minded people, explained the visions he was having, and they decided that it would be best to gather in their own place at their own times, for worship. Kamm was a benevolent leader, loved by all, and confirmed as successor to the papacy by Pope John Paul

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Episode 83 - The Little Pebble Cult Part 4...

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2020/01/05

In the 1980s, a small gathering of believers settled on a small farm just outside Nowra, NSW. This small group was led by a man called William Kamm, a devout Catholic boy who didn't like the direction the church was taking. So he gathered some like-minded people, explained the visions he was having, and they decided that it would be best to gather in their own place at their own times, for worship. Kamm was a benevolent leader, loved by all, and confirmed as successor to the papacy by Pope John Paul

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Bushfire Update 2019/2020 Season

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2020/01/04

So many of our listeners have expressed concern about the Weird Crap team as Australia goes through its bushfire hellscape, and we thank you for it. In this small bonus episode, Holly and Matthew set out for international and domestic listeners alike what it's like in Canberra at the moment (not for the politicians - the little people). We don't get political, and we can't solve the problem, but we can show solidarity and express our gratitude. Thank you to all our Firies and their support

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Episode 82 - The Little Pebble Cult Part 3...

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2019/12/29

In the 1980s, a small gathering of believers settled on a small farm just outside Nowra, NSW. This small group was led by a man called William Kamm, a devout Catholic boy who didn't like the direction the church was taking. So he gathered some like-minded people, explained the visions he was having, and they decided that it would be best to gather in their own place at their own times, for worship. Kamm was a benevolent leader, loved by all, and confirmed as successor to the papacy by Pope John Paul

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Episode 81 - Bart vs Australia (Christmas 2019)

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2019/12/22

As we cross Christmas 2019, Holly and Matthew turn to our tradition: pulling apart foreign depictions of Australia.Join Holly and Matthew as they examine the Simpsons episode S06E16 - Bart vs Australia.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

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Episode 80 - The Pebble Cult Part 2 (1980-present)

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2019/12/15

In the 1980s, a small gathering of believers settled on a small farm just outside Nowra, NSW. This small group was led by a man called William Kamm, a devout Catholic boy who didn't like the direction the church was taking. So he gathered some like-minded people, explained the visions he was having, and they decided that it would be best to gather in their own place at their own times, for worship. Kamm was a benevolent leader, loved by all, and confirmed as successor to the papacy by Pope John Paul

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Episode 79 - The Pebble Cult Part 1 (1980-present)

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2019/12/08

In the 1980s, a small gathering of believers settled on a small farm just outside Nowra, NSW. This small group was led by a man called William Kamm, a devout Catholic boy who didn't like the direction the church was taking. So he gathered some like-minded people, explained the visions he was having, and they decided that it would be best to gather in their own place at their own times, for worship. Kamm was a benevolent leader, loved by all, and confirmed as successor to the papacy by Pope John Paul

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Episode 78 - The Sydney Harbour Bridge

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2019/12/01

Spanning the width of Sydney Cove, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an icon that instantly means "Australia" - normally pictured alongside the Opera House. But just how did the bridge came to be? How did it single handedly save Sydney from the Great Depression? And why does the legend of the dead workers endure? Join Holly and Matthew to find out!Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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Episode 77 - The Walsh Street Shooting Part 2 (1988)

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2019/11/24

The cold war between the police and the criminals of Melbourne grew hotter with every "accidental" shooting of those accused of crimes. Eventually, it culminated in the shootings of two police officers, and the longest-running investigation in Victorian history.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

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Episode 76 - The Walsh Street Shooting Part 1 (1988)

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2019/11/18

The cold war between the police and the criminals of Melbourne grew hotter with every "accidental" shooting of those accused of crimes. Eventually, it culminated in the shootings of two police officers, and the longest-running investigation in Victorian history.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

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Episode 75 - Skippy The Bush Kangaroo (1968-1998)

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2019/11/10

In the late 1960s, television was starting to take off in Australia. On the airwaves were shows displaying the landscape of the United States and United Kingdom, albiet in black and white. A handful of hopefuls looked at those shows, then at the Australian bush, and realised, "We can do that."Since 1967, Skippy has spread her adventures around the world in brilliant colour, helping to bring tourism to Australia, and pride to the population. Join Holly and Matthew for their first foray into the world

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Episode 74 - Phar Lap (1926-1932)

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2019/11/03

The Melbourne Cup is known as the "Race that Stops the nation". But the value of these horses sometimes exceed their status. This is a story about a special horse, one that Australia claims as its own, and still mourns the loss, 87 years after he died. Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Australia's favourite racehorse, Phar Lap!Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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