Betoota Talks

What the heck are the midterms? And how do they affect us down here? Former US correspondent for Nine, Charles Croucher, joins Betoota Talks to give us the run down on the many different political soap operas currently taking place across the United States. For the first time since the Obama era, it looks as if the US Democrats are the party trying new things - and it seems to be working. Does this make Trump old news? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clancy Overell and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Click here for up to 45% off Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia's most decorated living authors, Anna Funder, joins Betoota Talks to discuss about how the current state of global politics and economics feels kind of familiar. A keen student of pre-war Europe and an on-the-ground observer of Easter Berlin after the wall came down, Funder talks about modern wealth inequality like we might be in denial about how tough things really are. Why is trust in our democratic institutions so low? Why do the Tech Bros have a seemingly free rein? But she's always the optimist! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie joins Betoota Talks to tell us how the world works. The first man to take on One Nation - and crush them - in the 1990s, Beattie explains how he tackled grievance politics head-on and let his opponents blow themselves up. He's never been above praising the Opposition, and he's certainly not shy of firing pot shots at his own mob. He's now working as an NRL commissioner and ia still a keen observer of Australian politics and sport - but deep down, he's still the North Queensland boy from the Atherton. He's from Queensland I can tell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Click here for up to 45% off Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff Rissole and Nick Furphy (the blokes behind Shit Towns Of Australia and Shit Towns of New Zealand) join the Betoota Advocate team to discuss the official list of shittest moments in Aussie sport. The unflappable stalwarts of Trans Tasman social media give us the run down on their new book which covers the controversial subject, as well as the current power rankings of some of our most beloved, but incredibly shit towns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Click here for up to 45% off Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nation's most esteemed political analyst and demographics wizard, George Megalogenis joins Betoota Talks to explain just how different Australia actually is to what our media, politicians and cultural commentators think it is. The demographics aren't changing, they have changed. The voting patterns are going back to what they used to be. Pauline Hanson has a ceiling of popularity because the average voter is a 37 year old 2nd generation migrant woman who will vote against anyone who attacks women's health and childcare. All of that and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cult Kiwi heavyweight of comedy, Joe Daymond joins Betoota Talks this week to tackle one of the great political issues of our time: is Russell Crowe a Kiwi or and Aussie? Who gets to claim Crowded House? Why do the Kiwis want Kyle Minogue to be one of theirs so badly. The Betoota Advocate drafts up a list of our ten favourite Kiwis and he drafts up a list of his ten favourite Aussies. We then make three trades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Click here for up to 45% off Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A titan of Australian journalism, Paul Barry has finished up at Media Watch and is back on the beat as an investigative journalist. And the story he's just broken is massive. Ever heard of Whyalla? It's down on the bottom of South Australia and it looks like this town has been F*CKED by an (alleged) con-artist. This is Australia's version of the Simpson's Monorail! His newest book, THE BIG STEAL, is out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Click here for up to 45% off Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take me home, country roads! Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd returns to his rural Queensland hometown for the 2026 Eumundi Writer's Festival. After wrapping up his high-profile tenure as Australia's Ambassador To Washington D.C - Mr Rudd joins Clancy Overell from The Betoota Advocate on stage at the Imperial Hotel in Eumundi for live interview about his life, politics, and relationship with Xi Jinping. This is a real stroll down memory lane for both Kevin and the locals in the audience, as the global President and CEO of the Asia Society recalls stories about his barefoot post-war childhood on a dairy farm in the semi-tropical Hinterland. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Click here for up to 45% off Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Clancy and Wendell in the studio today is an icon of Sydney, and a driving force behind the revitalisation of the city's nighttime economy. Nahji Chu, better known as Lady Chu, has been at the forefront of hospitality for more than a decade, with her Kings Cross Restaurant one of the most popular on the strip. From humble beginnings as a Vietnamese immigrant to opening the iconic MissChu takeaway that revolutionised food delivery, Nahji has been doing things her own way even when it rubs up against the archaic laws of councils and governments. She talks us through her journey, the obstacles she bashes through, plus the friends and enemies she's made along the way. We also dive into some of her greatest Google reviews, which rival some of the best comedy writers in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Errol Parker brings you all the latest headlines live from the Desert Rock FM Studio in downtown Betoota. Thanks to Betoota Golf Club and BYD Betoota for sponsoring the show Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of Betoota Talks is more than a podcast interview. It's a showcase. One of Queensland's most decorated mix masters, NERVE, brings in all of his production kit and begins sampling old records. From classic Aussie TV jingles to Killing Heidi. This is great fun. Watch the full chat on Youtube HERE Check out NERVE's new album GROWING PAINS out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare for some eye-opening and breathtaking revelations on BETOOTA TALKS this week, as the editors are joined by Chanel Contos. An author and social activist who finds herself fighting the least sexy causes in social justice. How do we say that unbridled access to online porn is ruining everyone's brains? How do we welcome radicalised young men back into society? Why are Gen-Z more chauvinistic than their GRANDFATHERS! Head to https://www.teachusconsent.com/ to check out Chanel's work! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clancy Overell, Errol Parker and Wendell Hussey wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. Click here for up to 45% off Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s rare to get a guest from as west as Betoota - but Wade Forster is just that. From Winton (Queensland) to Nashville (Tennessee) The former rodeo party boy turned global country music singer joins BETOOTA TALKS on the eve of his 3rd studio album. There are some very funny yarns spun in this interview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.