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Betoota Advocate

Clancy Overell and Errol Parker, editors of the explicitly raw but iconic Outback Australian newspaper known as The Betoota Advocate report fiercely - without fear or favour.

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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 the... more

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

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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... more

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

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Recent Guests

Peter Beattie
Former Queensland Premier and NRL commissioner
National Rugby League
Episode: How To Defeat One Nation (Featuring Peter Beattie)
Nick Furphy
Co-creator of Shit Towns of Australia and Shit Towns of New Zealand, and author
Episode: The Sh*ttest Moments In Australian Sport
Geoff Rissole
Co-creator of Shit Towns of Australia and Shit Towns of New Zealand, and author
Episode: The Sh*ttest Moments In Australian Sport
George Megalogenis
Author and commentator on Australian politics and society
Author of Three Shocks
Episode: The Australian Identity Has Changed Forever. What Is It Now? (featuring George Megalogenis)
Joe Daymond
Actor/Comedian, guest on the episode
Comedian/Actor
Episode: The Kiwi / Aussie Celebrity Draft (featuring Joe Daymond)
Wendell Hussey
cadet slash office gambling sports guy
Betoota Advocate
Episode: WEEKLY BULLETIN: El Niño, Make It Stop, Brisbane Lions & Grand Final Entertainment
Paul Barry
Author of The Big Steal, journalist
Author, Journalist
Episode: The Great Rort Of Whyalla (featuring Paul Barry)
Kevin Rudd
Former Prime Minister of Australia, author, diplomat
Former Australian Government
Episode: Kevin Rudd’s Homecoming - Live From Eumundi Writer’s Festival
Nahji Chu
Hospitality entrepreneur, founder of Miss Chu and Lady Chu
Lady Chu restaurant group
Episode: LADY CHU: Queen of Kings Cross, Hospitality Innovater & Sydney Council's #1 Enemy

Hosts

Clancy Overell
Host of Betoota Talks, editor of The Betoota Advocate; known for bulletin-style show and political commentary.
Errol Parker
Co-host and commentator; engages with guests and drives conversation.
Wendell Hussey
Panelist/co-host contributing additional perspectives and humor.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Political lobbying

    Fact. They strategised with the Labor Party during the election campaign. That really bothered me and just feels so manipulative now.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sooty merge
    Australiaa year ago
  • Australia’s answer to Joe Rogan

    Australia’s answer to Joe Rogan - in the nicest possible way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anthony Bill, Tasmania, AUS
    Australia2 years ago
  • Could Clancy review book about Incels: Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates

    Would love to hear your thoughts

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mary Akroyd
    Australia2 years ago
  • The Last Video Store …

    Guys I was really enjoying this podcast even though, it was reminder that a new album was out by one of our best (ABC Conversations, similar). Then came the blooper - the title of the film that Poitier starred in and directed was TOTALLY wrong!!

    This made a mockery of the whole pod.

    Research guys

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Alaalgae
    Australia2 years ago
  • Refined, informed idiocy

    Gun podcast! Clever. Informative. Utterly hilarious. So Australian. The ‘Hello Sport’ NRL PR catastrophes episode was beyond hysterical. Dylan Alcott interview👍🏼👍🏼 TOO GOOD! Tim Ross - gorgeous words. Brendan Cowell - beautiful words. I could go on but I’ll leave that to Youse All💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TreeSheila
    Australia3 years ago

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Many appreciate the show's regional angle and frank discussions about current events.
Some criticisms center on perceived bias and heavy humor, with calls for tougher, more balanced questions.
Listeners praise interviews and the host's questioning style, calling it informative and engaging.

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#178
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#20
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#23
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The Sh*ttest Moments In Australian Sport
Q: What was some of the criteria that you used to rank these?
They use their experience ranking things and classify sporting failures in categories such as rorts, off-field incidents and cheating.
The Sh*ttest Moments In Australian Sport
Q: What's the genesis for this latest book? Why did you decide to directly fire a shot across the bow at us over here on the Ditch?
The guests said their New Zealand book about sporting failures sold well, so they approached their publisher about making an Australian edition. They saw it as a way to stir up trans-Tasman sporting tension.
How To Defeat One Nation (Featuring Peter Beattie)
Q: Do you think she actually would want to be the Prime Minister of Australia?
Beattie doubts Pauline Hanson genuinely wants the role, and says One Nation could perform better than before but faces limits from its policies, candidate quality and self-destructive tendencies.
How To Defeat One Nation (Featuring Peter Beattie)
Q: How did you survive the first wave of One Nation?
Beattie says his government listened to disaffected regional communities, held community cabinets and invested in local projects, while One Nation lost momentum through internal conflict and weak candidate support.
The Great Rort Of Whyalla (featuring Paul Barry)
Q: What impact did the story have on Whyalla and similar towns?
The impact was profound: promises of saving jobs and revitalizing the economy led to temporary optimism, followed by deep debt, layoffs, and a loss of trust in local leadership and media, with the community bearing the brunt of financial and reputational damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Betoota Talks

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

The show pairs sharp, humorous hosts who riff on Australian culture, politics, and media with a steady stream of high-profile guests ranging from politicians and independence advocates to creators and athletes. Episodes mix policy discussions, regional perspectives, and media dynamics with a distinctly irreverent, satirical edge. The format tends to favor candid, offbeat conversations that reveal personal backgrounds, regional concerns, and the challenges of sustaining independent media and commentary in a crowded information landscape. Notable strengths include fearless host banter, a focus on regional Australia, and guests who bring both expertise and real-world experience to timely issues. This combination makes it appealing to listeners... more

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Recent guests on Betoota Talks include:

1. Peter Beattie
2. Nick Furphy
3. Geoff Rissole
4. George Megalogenis
5. Joe Daymond
6. Wendell Hussey
7. Paul Barry
8. Kevin Rudd

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