Bonafide with Luke Bona
Luke BonaBonafide with Luke Bona is the unfiltered voice of everyday Australia. After decades in national radio, Luke brings his legendary no-BS approach to the podcast world. We tackle the real issues the mainstream media ignores: Australian politics, the cost of living, motoring, technology, culture, and the transport industry. From the realities of the road on Truckie Tuesday to wild true crime in the M... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 181 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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This week's Truckie Tuesday: Luke Bona and co-host Rod Hannifey sit down with Belinda Hughes, principal of Hughes Law and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's former Director of Prosecutions, to go through the real cases crossing her desk — a $206 ... more
This week on Bonafide: Queensland MP Robbie Katter makes the case that Australia can't afford a $60 billion Brisbane Olympics, and weighs in on nuclear power and water infrastructure.
Craig Willis, who worked alongside Derryn Hinch for 42 years, jo... more
A retired Army Colonel and former federal MP says Australia's illegal tobacco trade is tangled up with the same transnational crime networks that help fund terror groups overseas. Mike Kelly joins Luke in the Man Cave for a hard-hitting hour: the tob... more
Former NSW Police and Counter-Terrorism Minister David Elliott joins Luke to explain why he's calling for federal opposition leader Angus Taylor to resign — and reflects candidly on the Bondi terror attack and the hate-laws debate it's sparked.
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Really enjoy your podcast. Found it by accident and so glad I did. Listen all the time now. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5Pungoo
Australia4 months ago - 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 Podcasts5Adz RAustralia5 months 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 Podcasts5AngusMalcolmYoungAustralia8 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 Podcasts5westyyourbestieAustralia9 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 Podcasts5BRETT B00NAustraliaa year ago
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What is Bonafide about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A no-nonsense, conversation-driven show that blends politics, economics, transport, and culture with a distinctly Australian lens. Episodes mix policy discussion, budget and housing debates, industry panels, and road-tested insights from the trucking world, all delivered with a rapid-fire, unfiltered style. Regular segments like Truckie Tuesday and Man Cave keep the tone brash and personable, while guests range from politicians and journalists to industry experts. It's probably especially appealing to listeners who enjoy blunt takes, practical industry knowledge, and a strong sense of national identity. A standout aspect is the show's willingness to weave serious policy context with personal anecdotes, humor, and listener input, making macr... more
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Bonafide launched a year ago and published 181 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Bonafide include:
1. Pauline Hanson
2. Kate Seselja
3. Belinda Hughes
4. Rod Hannify
5. Jacob Wright
6. James Gleason
7. Dr. Daryl MacPhee
8. Peter Khoury
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