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Author: The Betoota Advocate

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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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AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE: Super Bowl winner Michael Dickson is in the house for Betoota Talks. The real MVP of this year's Super Bowl joined the show for a chat about making it from the Shire, to Texas to the biggest state of all, opening for Bad Bunny. An interesting chat about the life, the times, and making of a Super Bowl winner.   Go to https://surfshark.com/betoota or use code BETOOTA at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Australia's oldest and most trusted newspaper, the Betoota Advocate are alarmed at the rise of misinformation and its proliferation online. How can we tell what is real anymore? Are Boomers more at risk than kids? Will this be the end of Democracy? Clacny Overell and Errol Parker sit down with Hamish McDonald to explore the world. Watch The Matter of Facts with Hamish Maconald HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Malinauskas has nothing to gain by appearing on Betoota Talks this week - so credit to him for rolling the dice on a few hairy questions. The South Australian Premier also gives some pretty honest answers in this pre-election interrogation, specifically regarding public housing, domestic violence and the f**king algae. The Betoota Advocate doesn't do softball interviews, not even when we are talking to the leader of a majority state government who is set to absolutely demolish his opposition in a week's time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clancy Overell wraps up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota with the help of DYOR Dave Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, The Betoota Advocate interrogates the history and culture of pokie machines in Australia, specifically NSW. The history of them, the strategic engineering of them, the mind-bending stats, the political lobbying and the money. Most people just assume Australia's addiction to the 'Reverse ATMs' is beyond reform... But today's guest has an idea.   Check out Project Losing Sound and Sign The Petition HereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Errol Parker, Wendell Hussey and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the toppling and subsequent retirement of Liberal leader Sussan Ley, the hotly contested byelection in the seat of Farrer is seen as a litmus test for the newly led Liberals, the surging One Nation and the emboldened Nationals. Clancy and Errol speak to Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe, who narrowly lost to Ley in the 2025 election. She discusses the issues facing the electorate under previous governments such as water management and lack of medical access, as well as the threat of One Nation, plus her own personal experiences that led her to politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Errol Parker and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Clancy, Errol and Wendell turn their attention to the only sensible way to launch a rugby league season. By shipping it 12,000 kilometres across the Pacific and hoping Americans finally understand what a forward pass is. With the 2026 NRL season kicking off in Las Vegas, the show previews the year ahead. The contenders, the pretenders, the coaches already under pressure and the annual question of whether this is finally the Warriors’ year.Thankfully, Fox League host and one of the game’s sharpest minds, Yvonne Sampson, joins the show to unpack Vegas Round, the shifting power dynamics across the competition, the young stars ready to launch and the veterans wondering if it's time to join the London Broncos. From expansion chat to premiership windows and which fanbase is most likely to implode by Easter, this is your unofficial and entirely unqualified guide to the 2026 NRL season.Get around it before your club is mathematically eliminated by May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wendell Hussey, Errol Parker and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Clancy and Errol attempt to finally answer a question that has plagued Australians for generations: what’s the go with New Zealand? From their polite accents and suspiciously competent rugby teams to their intense loyalty to provincial towns nobody here has heard of, this episode unpacks our strange cousins across the ditch. Thankfully, Kiwi comedian and New Zealand Today creator Guy Williams drops in to explain the cultural quirks, small-town politics, tall poppy syndrome and national psyche of Aotearoa... and why Australians still somehow don’t quite get it. Get tickets to Guy Williams' Australia tour here!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wendell Hussey, Errol Parker and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are few names in Australian media that carry as much weight as this week's guest. With over 60 years of experience as a journalist and presenter, Ray Martin has seen it all. From covering wars, mob hits, political corruption, protest movements, celebrities and much more, Clancy and Wendell sit down with the legend himself to dissect his career, and what has become of the Aussie media landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wendell Hussey, Errol Parker and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh off a 4-1 Ashes victory, Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins joins Wendell and Clancy to chat about the highs and lows of the series. After playing just one match in the series due to injury, he steps in for a grilling about the celebrations afterwards, the importance of T20 cricket and whether he truly is "Captain Woke."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wendell Hussey and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There is a famous saying about politics '“There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen”. Last week felt like a decade. The Federal Coalition has imploded. The entire concept of an 'Opposition' now ceases to exist. What the hell has happened? The Betoota Advocate attempts to explain 'The Coalition' - what it is, how it functions, and why has it all gone to shit. Joining the editors is one man who knows all too well how dysfunctional this political institution has become: former Liberal Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wendell Hussey, Errol Parker and Clancy Overell wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota thanks to our friends at Dan Murphy's! Subscribe to the Betoota Newsletter HERE  Betoota on Instagram Betoota on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Comments (14)

Lis Stanger

one of the best podcasts you've done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Apr 30th
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Iman Raoufat

I enjoyed this episode, but I’d encourage you to think even bigger. While housing is undeniably critical, it’s part of a broader issue — access to national wealth. The real first priority should be ensuring that the wealth of this country is meaningfully reflected in the lives of all Australians. That includes housing affordability but also fair wages, accessible healthcare, quality education, and stronger public services. Let’s start from the root, not just the branches.

Apr 21st
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Lis Stanger

Your guest would be better for the Nationals than the current leader.

Apr 4th
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Lis Stanger

Kinda sad I've crossed to the dark side of the border (NSW). Wishing David all the best.

Mar 21st
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Lis Stanger

Your guest may not have been a politician for long but she has mastered the non answer.

Mar 7th
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Lis Stanger

The Nats are beholden to Cotton and Coal and farmers are way behind on their list of priorities, that's why the minir parties are growing their votes.

Feb 14th
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Brian Dent

This is a great episode. I smiled from end to end. Well worth it.

Jan 23rd
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Lis Stanger

If it wasn't for you guys I wouldn't know what's going on. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aug 7th
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Lis Stanger

Great guest, thanks for the interview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aug 3rd
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Lis Stanger

Another brilliant and informative Podcast

May 29th
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Lis Stanger

Excellent 5 stars

May 24th
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JStone

hipster overload.

Jun 19th
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Jamie Iles

I do like this

May 23rd
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Jake Marshall

i dont like this

Mar 16th
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