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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 287 - Lift-Off (1992-1995)

Weird Crap in Australia ·

2023/12/04

In 1988, educational programming aimed towards the preschool demographic on the ABC was handled by a mere two shows – Sesame Street, which was produced in America, and Play School, our homegrown production. These were staples on the Australian children’s entertainment landscape and had remained beloved by Australian children for more than twenty years.There were some who were not content with one single Australian offering for our youth and with the help of a little puppet (which some would later

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Episode 286 - The Cullawine-- Coolah-- Koala

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2023/11/27

The koala, Australia's beloved marsupial. Master of Camouflage, Marsupial of a Hundred Names, Disqualified Entrant of the "World's Cutest Animal" contest.Known for its fluffy, gray fur and round face, the koala is an emblem of cuteness. Everyone knows what a Koala is.But what if we told you that we've been saying its name wrong for decades?Join us as we examine the Cullawine, Native Bear, Coolah, Koala and Ash-Coloured-Pouch-Bear, and its unique path to an evolutionary dead end.**Jingle: Caramello

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Episode 285 - Musquito the Bushranger (1780-1825)

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2023/11/20

In the early 19th century, Musquito, a First Nations bushranger, defied British colonial rule in Australia. Born around 1780, he was transported to Tasmania as a convict in 1824. Escaping captivity, he joined forces with Black Jack, another warrior, and led a group of dispossessed First Nations people in guerrilla warfare against settlers.Their audacious raids terrorized colonists, thanks to Musquito's unrivaled knowledge of the terrain, but he couldn't live forever. His execution in January 1825

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Episode 284 - The Trials of Kokoda (1942) Part 2

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2023/11/13

In 1942 amidst the rugged terrain of Papua New Guinea, the battle to save the Australian mainland unfolded in treacherous conditions, dense jungles, and steep mountain ranges, shadowed by the constant threat of tropical diseases.The Kokoda Track, a narrow and challenging pathway, became the epicenter of a battle where outnumbered Australian forces, primarily composed of reservists, aided by local Papuan allies, valiantly defended the strategically crucial Port Moresby. Enduring severe hardships,

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Episode 283 - The Trials of Kokoda (1942) Part 1

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2023/11/06

In 1942 amidst the rugged terrain of Papua New Guinea, the battle to save the Australian mainland unfolded in treacherous conditions, dense jungles, and steep mountain ranges, shadowed by the constant threat of tropical diseases.The Kokoda Track, a narrow and challenging pathway, became the epicenter of a battle where outnumbered Australian forces, primarily composed of reservists, aided by local Papuan allies, valiantly defended the strategically crucial Port Moresby. Enduring severe hardships,

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Episode 282 - The Singh Family Murders (2003) Part 2

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2023/10/30

On the Easter long weekend in 2003, everything seemed cool and normal. The Singh parents were overseas in Fiji, and their children remained at home in Brisbane, enjoying the school holidays together.On Easter Monday, the calm of the Singh family's neighbourhood was broken by a discovery that would break their family: someone had taken the lives of Neelma Singh, her brother Kunal Singh, and her sister Sidhi Singh in their family home.Join us as we explore the enigmatic motives behind this chilling

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Episode 281 - The Singh Family Murders (2003) Part 1

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2023/10/23

On the Easter long weekend in 2003, everything seemed cool and normal. The singh parents were overseas in Fiji, and their children remained at home in Brisbane, enjoying the school holidays together.On Easter Monday, the calm of the Singh family's neighbourhood was broken by a discovery that would break their family: someone had taken the lives of Neelma Singh, her brother Kunal Singh, and her sister Sidhi Singh in their family home.Join us as we explore the enigmatic motives behind this chilling

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Episode 280 - The 1938 Cloncurry Train Heist (1938)

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2023/10/16

When the 42-Up train landed at Mt Isa in 1938, there was something strange about the mail cart. One of the locks was different, not regulation, and when they opened the door, they found two bags missing.Join Holly & Matthew as they look into Australia's DB Cooper and the legacy he left behind.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 279 - The Story of the Muldjewangk

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2023/10/09

In the Murray-Darling river system lives a creature to large as to drag ships down into the depths and so powerful it can curse a man to death. But the Muldjewangk hasn't been seen for more than 30 years - and the river system is suffering because of it.Join Holly and Matthew as they look into Australia's own deadly curse-caster, and the stories that gave it its origins...Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of

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Episode 278 - The Annie Farinaccio UFO Encounter (1991)

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2023/10/02

After drinking away the redeployed US soldiers at the North West Cape naval base, Annie hitched a ride home with two members of the AFP.On the way home, they encountered something that stuck in her mind forever. But not as much as the US-MP visit 2 days later.Join Holly & Matthew as they look into this encounter in WA, and the cheek the Aussies gave the authorities trying to silence her.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license

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Episode 277 - The Princess of Pop (1986-present) Part 2

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2023/09/25

While Kylie is primarily known for her chart-topping music and acting career, there's a peculiar twist to her story, which could have seen her sister Dannii take her crown. We explore her early years growing up in Melbourne, her unexpected transition from a soap opera star to a global music sensation, and a career in film, tv and music that has now spanned 5 decades.Join Holly and Matthew as we unravel the strange and captivating aspects of Kylie Minogue's life and career, making her a unique

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Episode 276 - The Princess of Pop (1986-present) Part 1

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2023/09/18

While Kylie is primarily known for her chart-topping music and acting career, there's a peculiar twist to her story, which could have seen her sister Dannii take her crown. We explore her early years growing up in Melbourne, her unexpected transition from a soap opera star to a global music sensation, and a career in film, tv and music that has now spanned 5 decades.Join Holly and Matthew as we unravel the strange and captivating aspects of Kylie Minogue's life and career, making her a unique

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Episode 275 - The Brownout Strangler (1942) Part 3

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2023/09/11

Against the backdrop of World War II's brownout conditions, Melbourne became a breeding ground for rapists, robbers and murderers. One of them, The Brownout Strangler, became the most notorious serial killer in Australia at the time, because he left no trace.Until the day he did.Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial.Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeodUsed under a Creative Commons license.Become a supporter of this

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Episode 274 - The Brownout Strangler (1942) Part 2

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2023/09/04

Against the backdrop of World War II's brownout conditions, Melbourne became a breeding ground for rapists, robbers and murderers. One of them, The Brownout Strangler, became the most notorious serial killer in Australia at the time, because he left no trace.Until the day he did.join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial. Get ready for 1940s anti-American sentiments and the historical justifications!Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" –

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Episode 273 - The Brownout Strangler (1942) Part 1

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2023/08/28

Against the backdrop of World War II's brownout conditions, Melbourne became a breeding ground for rapists, robbers and murderers. One of them, The Brownout Strangler, became the most notorious serial killer in Australia at the time, because he left no trace.Until the day he did.join Holly and Matthew as they look into the murders, the perpetrator, and the trial. Get ready for 1940s anti-American sentiments and the historical justifications!Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod"Slow Ticking Clock" –

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Episode 272 - Wolf Creek: A Retroactive Study

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2023/08/21

To say that the Australian film landscape was limited in the early 2000s would be a gross understatement. Much of the 90s Australian film industry was populated seminal drama films dripping with awards prestige. Occasionally Baz Luhrmann got one out the door or an American film production would come knocking, but long gone were the days of the rebels and exploitation directors of the 70s and 80s.That was until cinema goers worldwide came face-to-face with one of cinema's most ruthless killers: Mick

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Episode 271 - Australia's Secret Codebreakers...

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2023/08/14

There's a part of modern warfare that is often overlooked by the people on the ground, and that's the communications systems feeding them information. A war can't be fought without orders, and where there's a messenger, there's an enemy looking to find out what he's up to.When Australia joined the WWII efforts on Sept 1, 1939, we didn't have a cryptanalyst team, or anything remotely resembling a Bond/Borne/Reacher team of sleuths and codebreakers. But within 3 years, we were out there teaching the

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Episode 270 - Australia's Secret Codebreakers...

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2023/08/07

There's a part of modern warfare that is often overlooked by the people on the ground, and that's the communications systems feeding them information. A war can't be fought without orders, and where there's a messenger, there's an enemy looking to find out what he's up to.When Australia joined the WWII efforts on Sept 1, 1939, we didn't have a cryptanalyst team, or anything remotely resembling a Bond/Borne/Reacher team of sleuths and codebreakers. But within 3 years, we were out there teaching the

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Episode 269 - Where is Yahoo Serious Now?

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2023/07/31

Yahoo Serious, an Australian actor, director, and producer, gained fame in the late 1980s with "Young Einstein," a comedic take on Albert Einstein. With red hair and slapstick humor, he carved a niche for himself. Though later films fell short, he remains an intriguing figure in Australian cinema's history.But that's not all he's known for. Join Holly and Matthew as they look at the films, the charities and the appearance that made Serious's 9 years of fame an amazing time in Australian cinema.Main

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Episode 268 - The Yarri

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2023/07/24

This mythical creature, said to prowl the untamed wilderness of northern Queensland, has captured Cryptologists imaginations for decades - They say if any cryptid of Australia exists, it's the Yarri.Join Holly and Matthew as they examine this cryptid, known elsewhere as the Queensland Tiger, and the scientific evidence of its existance.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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