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Bonafide with Luke Bona

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

Tired of sanitised news and corporate talking points? Bonafide 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 t... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Kersley
Sky News Bureau Chief in Washington
Sky News
Episode: Fake Laws, Dead Cash, & The Great EV Reality Check
Wes Lambert
CEO, Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association
ARCA
Episode: Fake Laws, Dead Cash, & The Great EV Reality Check
Mark Ainsworth
Retired Senior Detective who led the Baden-Clay investigation
Queensland Police
Episode: Diesel Doozy, Elephant Collectors, & How To Catch A Killer with Mark Ainsworth
Jonathan Kearsley
Sky News' Washington Bureau Chief
Sky News
Episode: Fury Road Feels, Lemon Pound Cake, & Truckies On Strike?
Rod Hannafield
Truckie Tuesday host, transport industry commentator
The Bonafide Podcast
Episode: Fury Road Feels, Lemon Pound Cake, & Truckies On Strike?
Corinne Hofstern
Ketamine Queen, prior guest
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Episode: Fury Road Feels, Lemon Pound Cake, & Truckies On Strike?
Amanda Rose
Small Business Woman Australia Founder; media/policy advertiser; Sunrise contributor
Episode: I’d Bet On It — Petrol Attendants Are Coming Back
Bob Davis
Founder of Hard Yakka boot camp (Queensland)
Operation Hard Yakka / Oz Adventures
Episode: $1500 For A Life, Hot Truck Beds, & Warships Blocked By Toilets?
Graeme Wynn
Employment expert
Superior People Recruitment
Episode: $1500 For A Life, Hot Truck Beds, & Warships Blocked By Toilets?

Host

Luke Bona
Host of Bonafide Podcast with a long-running career in radio and a penchant for candid, wide-ranging conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 193 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
    Australia2 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 Podcasts
    5
    AngusMalcolmYoung
    Australia5 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
    Australia6 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
    Australia9 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
    Australia9 months ago

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Hosts are praised for letting guests have their say and maintaining a dynamic, engaging dialog.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#139
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Burned, Beaten & Still Fighting: Adam Shand on The Man Who Could Walk Free (Aired 13 March)
Q: Take us back through what happened.
Adam Shand recounts the 2005 attack on Lauren Huxley, detailing how she was attacked in her house, the injuries sustained, and the immediate aftermath, highlighting the brutality and the ongoing impact on the family.
Fake Laws, Dead Cash, & The Great EV Reality Check
Q: What is the main concern about the fuel excise cut and its impact on inflation?
The hosts and Scotty Phillips explain that while the cut lowers pump prices, it increases consumer demand and injects billions into the economy, which can push prices higher if supply can't keep up, making it inflationary despite short-term relief at the pump.
$1500 For A Life, Hot Truck Beds, & Warships Blocked By Toilets?
Q: What happened to Bob Davis's son and how does that influence the program today?
Bob shares the heartbreak of his son's death and explains how that tragedy motivates a strong, consequence-driven approach to discipline and accountability within Hard Yakka, using personal loss to drive positive change.
Cruel, Callous & Caged: Kerrin Hofstrand on Life Inside Women’s Prisons (Aired 26th Feb)
Q: What role did your father's prominence play in your experience, and how did it influence your path after release?
She describes how her father's visits created rifts and attention within the prison but ultimately helped bring public interest to her story, fueling her drive to push for reforms and use her platform to support other inmates.
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.

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What is Bonafide about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy, conversational show that blends politics, technology, media industry chatter, motor culture, and Australian current events. Regular segments like Truckie Tuesday and The Man Cave anchor a rotating roster of guests and co-hosts, offering practical insights, bold opinions, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from finance, politics, and transport. Episodes frequently mix hard analysis with light banter, pop culture notes, and personal anecdotes, creating a broad, Australia-focused panorama of news, industry trends, and everyday life. Notably, the show leans into audience participation, guest-driven conversations, and topical crossovers (from energy policy to racing memorabilia) that help listeners decide if the content aligns wit... more

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1. Jonathan Kersley
2. Wes Lambert
3. Mark Ainsworth
4. Jonathan Kearsley
5. Rod Hannafield
6. Corinne Hofstern
7. Amanda Rose
8. Bob Davis

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