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ABC Rewind

ABC Australia
Australia
World War II
Christopher Skase
Klaus Fuchs
World War I
Florence Broadhurst
Soviet Union
Great Australian Camel Race
Anzac Mounted Division
Cold War
Holocaust
Surafend Massacre
Atomic Bomb
Drug Smuggling
Paralympic Games
Wurrine School Kidnapping
Space Shuttle Challenger
Education
John Howard
Marshall Islands

The History Listen is now ABC Rewind, the home of gripping narrative history series. Dive into true stories told by the people who lived through them.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes399Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

It's 1865 in remote central west NSW. A police office is fatally shot by a man he believes is a Chinese bushranger. But all may not be as it seems. A bushranging tale with a twist

The Kangaroo dog is unique to Australia. It's a mystery dog with a big story. Born in the early Sydney colony, this deerhound-greyhound mongrel dog was bred to hunt and kill kangaroos. The kangaroo dog was there at key moments in Australia's colonial... more

Where did Jack Karlson learn the lines he delivers in his famous viral video? This episode unravels the story of a prison playwright and his muse which led Jack to utter those now infamous words “This is democracy manifest.”

Who is the man behind Australia's most iconic internet meme, who famously said “What is the charge? Eating a meal, a succulent Chinese meal? Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest"?

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Recent Guests

Mal Unicum
Retired police officer who helped commemorate Ward's death
Dunedoo Historical Society
Episode: The story of Sam Poo - Chinese bushranger?
Juanita Kwok
Expert in Chinese Australian history
Academic/Research
Episode: The story of Sam Poo - Chinese bushranger?
Michael Burke
Local artist who portrays Sam Poo in art
Artist
Episode: The story of Sam Poo - Chinese bushranger?
Julie Dowling
Fine artist, portrait painter, history painter
First Nations artist
Episode: The Roo Dog
Carol Dowling
Academic in Aboriginal Studies
First Nations academic
Episode: The Roo Dog
James Boyce
Historian based in Hobart
Historian/Author
Episode: The Roo Dog
Lex Raymond
Pastor and Kangaroo Dog breeder
Dog breeder
Episode: The Roo Dog
Lawrence Bull
Journalist who tracked Jack Karlson and contributed interviews
ABC
Episode: 02 | A succulent chinese meal
Lloyd Claive McDermott
Subject of the episode, Aboriginal rugby player
McDermott family rugby legacy
Episode: 07| Boycott! | Rugby, Rebels and Reconciliation

Hosts

Hilary Harper
Host with roles across multiple iterations of the program, closely associated with narrative history and interviews.
Sisonke Msimang
Prominent host guiding narrative and interviews across episodes, with emphasis on presenting and framing historical discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 703 ratings
  • Surafend

    Absolutely have loved each and every series thus far.

    Listening to Surafend, reinforces to me that the British Empire have a lot to answer for in regards to the area of Palestine, what was committed in World War 1 and its aftermath. Absolutely horrendous and abhorrent language used in the British description of the indigenous inhabitants. No wonder whats happening in Gaza is still continuing to this day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mothrae
    Australia7 months ago
  • Fascinating

    Just finishing binging the Skase episodes. Fascinating, nostalgic and extremely well presented. Who can ever forget the grainy images of Skase in his wheelchair and fake oxygen mask. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yvette Pickersgill
    Australia7 months ago
  • Skase: Fall of a Tycoon

    Comedic prodigy Mark Humphries’ brilliant and engaging bio-pod of Skase - Australia’s greatest Conman, could not have been more superbly written - proliferated with genius word-play at the expense of the pretty-boy protagonist and his money-hungry minions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miíìllk
    Australia7 months ago
  • “This bane in Spain would not be on the plane.”

    The intriguing tale of Christopher Skase, I absolutely loved it! The blend of storytelling and humor kept me engaged from start to finish. I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leesiloulou
    Australia7 months ago
  • Great Skase story

    Skase is a brilliant story and the podcast has fantastic access to experts and commentators. It’s a shame it’s let down by a sarcastic and condescending narration style that I find really annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ChimpyChimpy
    Australia7 months ago

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Many appreciate the range of voices and nuanced takes on complex events.
Listeners praise deep historical storytelling and credible archival context.
Some reviews note a strong narrative style that can polarize opinions but generally respect the production quality.

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#40
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Apple Podcasts
#126
India/History
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#196
Singapore/History
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#206
New Zealand/History
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#217
Indonesia/History
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#239
South Korea/History

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The story of Sam Poo - Chinese bushranger?
Q: Yeah, so what do you know about Sam Poo? Did you hear about him when you were growing up in the district, and what have you discovered in your travels?
The local view is that Sam Poo is often believed to have killed Ward, but recent research and archival work raise reasonable doubt, highlighting that the evidence is largely circumstantial and that memory in the district has been influenced by early newspaper portrayals and the framing of Sam Poo as the villain in a colonial narrative.
02 | Ray Denning | The stitch up
Q: What prompted you to inform on another prisoner?
Ray stated he took a stand on justice for everyone, not just for one side.
02 | Ray Denning | The stitch up
Q: Is it true that he was stopped by a police officer and asked what his name was?
Mark Dappen expressed skepticism about the story, stating he doubted it really happened as recounted in the Playboy story.
07 | Conspiracy | We're still feeling it
Q: Do you see a winner here who won this dispute?
The maritime union was politically significant in showcasing that they were still a force, emphasizing a political victory despite losing some organizational strength.
07 | Conspiracy | We're still feeling it
Q: What are the long-lasting effects of the dispute that we might see in our day-to-day life?
The dispute is felt as the last great showdown between capital and organized labour, affecting how unions operate today and the political landscape affecting workers' rights.

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Narrative history series that blends archival interviews, personal recollections, and expert context to illuminate pivotal Australian and global moments. Episodes explore frontier history, criminal justice and media sensationalism, anti-apartheid movements, and cultural reckonings, all through human-centric storytelling that connects past events to contemporary perspectives. Expect long-form investigations guided by lived experiences, with a strong emphasis on diverse voices, archival material, and thoughtful analysis that challenges simple narratives. A standout trait is the immersive, multi-voice approach that stitches together historians, journalists, and firsthand participants to reveal the nuanced textures of history.

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ABC Rewind launched 8 years ago and published 399 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 ABC Rewind include:

1. Mal Unicum
2. Juanita Kwok
3. Michael Burke
4. Julie Dowling
5. Carol Dowling
6. James Boyce
7. Lex Raymond
8. Lawrence Bull

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