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Bonafide with Luke Bona

Luke Bona
Juvenile Crime
Youth Rehabilitation
Electric Vehicles
James Ward
Power Pollen
Matildas
Women's Sports
Global Directions Think Tank
Parenting
Social Media Impact
Gambling In Australia
Election Policies
Mental Health
Health Care
Graham Wynn
Mark Ainsworth
Michelle Bishop
Bob Davis
Australian Politics
Bureaucracy

He doesn't tell you what to think, but gives you something to think about! He’s a radio legend, punted not once, not twice, but three times from national airwaves. But Luke just doesn’t know when to quit and he’s not done yet. News, politics, technology, motoring and more, Luke is bringing his regulars back for conversations that’ll make you laugh, cry and give you something to talk about - you th... more

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Recent Guests

Rob McKnight
YouTube/TV showbiz commentator
McKnight Tonight
Episode: Star Signs, Secret Sounds, & A Smoke-And-Mirrors Moment
Shane Adam-Basset
Entertainment Reporter
Sky News, various radio stations
Episode: Star Signs, Secret Sounds, & A Smoke-And-Mirrors Moment
Warren Aubin
Counsellor, Bathurst Regional Council
Bathurst Regional Council
Episode: Star Signs, Secret Sounds, & A Smoke-And-Mirrors Moment
David Littleproud
Leader of the Nationals, Australian politician
National Party of Australia
Episode: Iran Vs The Rest Of The World? & What It Means To Be A Truckie w/ Travis Sinclair
Simon Jackman
Professor of Political Science
University of Sydney
Episode: Iran Vs The Rest Of The World? & What It Means To Be A Truckie w/ Travis Sinclair
Travis Sinclair
Musician and trucker
Self-employed/Truckie Tuesday guest
Episode: Iran Vs The Rest Of The World? & What It Means To Be A Truckie w/ Travis Sinclair
Sean Bowles
Father of Holly Bowles, who tragically passed away due to methanol poisoning in Laos
Episode: From The Full Show: SHAUN BOWLES - Don't Go To Laos Until You've Heard This
Hugh Whitfield
Former Channel 7 UK correspondent
Channel 7
Episode: The Sweatiest Man Of The Year, The Car Of The Year, & Drugged Drivers?
Ash Anderson
Driving instructor and truck driver known as the Bubblegum Bandit
Dynamic Truck School
Episode: The Sweatiest Man Of The Year, The Car Of The Year, & Drugged Drivers?

Host

Luke Bona
Host and radio veteran known for his engaging discussions on a variety of topics from politics to personal stories.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Great listening

    Love the podcast guys,Goes on my speaker as i drive my bus routes and passengers often comment how good your content is.❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adz R
    Australiaa month ago
  • THE BOSS IS BACK 👍

    Welcome back sir! 🫡 🇦🇺 I only just discovered this podcast. Felt like a little bit of Australia was lost when nightshift ended. Now feel like a little balance and peace has been restored in the world ✅ Thankyou.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngusMalcolmYoung
    Australia4 months ago
  • KELSEY IS THE BOSS

    🔥🔥THIS SHOW IS GOING TO GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH 💯🔥🔥Luke is a master at talking to people and letting them have there say 🙏

    He is a conversationist if that’s a word 😄and Kelsey keeps him in check 😄😄Luv ya both 🙏🩵🌶️🇦🇺🎩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    westyyourbestie
    Australia5 months ago
  • Genuinely enjoyable.

    What a great show. Real talk, not garbage.

    Touched on actual issues and loves listener input and getting YOUR opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BRETT B00N
    Australia8 months ago
  • Triple M don’t know what they lost

    As honest as it gets!, was devastated when I learned Triple M got rid of him, best podcast in the country. Glad to be listening to you again mate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benny199456
    Australia8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid and unfiltered conversations that address real societal issues.
There is a strong appreciation for the mix of serious topics with lighter anecdotes, keeping engagement high.
Many highlight the humor and relatability of the hosts, making it feel like a community rather than just a show.

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#106
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Talking Points

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Man Cave: Bamboozle The Baby Boomer (Aired 13 Feb)
Q: What does it mean when a text ends with a skull emoji?
It usually means the person is laughing hard or dying of laughter in the joke context.
Man Cave: Bamboozle The Baby Boomer (Aired 13 Feb)
Q: What did the fox say?
The spoken answer on the show was the famous line about the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog, though the actual solution acknowledged was different and the contestant eventually earned points for other questions.
What Is Pizza Really? & Insane Stories From A Women's Prison with Kerrin Hofstrand
Q: What is the State Of The Union Address and why does it matter for Australia?
It's a constitutional requirement for the US President to report to Congress annually, but in Trump's era it's become a major platform with theatrical style, signaling legislative priorities and international implications that ripple to Australia.
Star Signs, Secret Sounds, & A Smoke-And-Mirrors Moment
Q: Is Australia capable of becoming energy self-sufficient, and what are the trade-offs?
The panel argues that while self-sufficiency through local drilling and refining could reduce vulnerability to geopolitics, it would come at a cost of higher energy prices and challenges in access, against a future focused on renewables and nuclear options.
Star Signs, Secret Sounds, & A Smoke-And-Mirrors Moment
Q: How might AI technology affect jobs and industries in Australia?
AI is seen as a transformative force that could displace many programming and design roles, but there's hope that new roles and opportunities will emerge to absorb workers, albeit with a potentially long transition.

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Recent guests on Bonafide include:

1. Rob McKnight
2. Shane Adam-Basset
3. Warren Aubin
4. David Littleproud
5. Simon Jackman
6. Travis Sinclair
7. Sean Bowles
8. Hugh Whitfield

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