Best Ben Eltham Podcasts (2025)

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Heath Ledger's tragic death re-visited; Hugh Jackman's "good guy" image under pressure & The pea snack that fooled us! - feat. Paul Ayre 32:58

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The Two Smart Blondes are joined by special guest, Paul Ayre. Paul is an actor, comedian and writer, based in Sydney. They dive into: *Heath Ledger's tragic death - re-examined ... an how actors embody a character. There has been a flurry of articles and talk about Heath Ledger this past week, all due to one short sentence, spoken by Michelle WIlli…

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Firefighter Protests Go Viral and 10 years of Australia in Eurovision - feat. Ben Eltham 35:44

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Our special guest is Ben Eltham, who is a writer, journalist, researcher and creative producer based in Ararat, VIC. Why does the media struggle to report on suicide? The AFL world and the entire nation has been rocked by the death of Adam Selwood and just months earlier, the death of his twin brother Troy. Tributes are of course flowing for Adam, …

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An Aussie version of Clarkson's Farm? And are "The Twinnies" destined for Hollywood? 31:05

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Leila and Kirsten dive into: 1. Does Australia need its own "Clarkson's Farm"? - Season 4 returns soon! The sensation that is Clarkson's farm is returning to Prime Video for its fourth season on May 23. Jeremy has apparently opened a new pub, got a new female farmhand and Richard Hammond from Top Gear makes an appearance. So, WHY this show is so go…

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What does the 100% film tariff mean for Australia?; Spam election texts and Prince Harry's odd TV interview. Feat. Matt Neal 36:53

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Our special guest is Matt Neal, ABC journalist, crime author and film reviewer. This week we dive into: Trump threatens a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US First it was China, now all movies made outside the US are likely to be hit by the latest round of tariffs announced by the US President, Donald Trump. Trump says he wants to put a stop …

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Has Trump killed blockbuster movies?... The legacy of Virginia Giuffre for women in entertainment - feat. Tara Iwomoto 29:16

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Our Special guest is Tara Iwamoto, an LA born consultant, who has worked in publishing entertainment and digital media. This week we dive into: * The legacy of Virginia Giuffre, for women in entertainment The tragic news of the death of Virgina Giuffre last week at her WA home, has caused an outpouring of emotion from around the world. Virginia, wi…

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Farmer Wants a Wife is back; Katy Perry's 'Space Cringe'... And the 'Country Curious' Trend - feat. Luke Chaplain 30:52

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Film maker, agtech entrepreneur and farmer, Luke Chaplain is our special guest, as we dive into: Farmer Wants a Wife Returns... And there's already spoilers Most of us know that most reality TV is often filmed months and months before it goes to air. So keeping everything under wraps is incredibly hard for producers in this day and age. And apparen…

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How Political Attack Ads are Changing and the Emojis in Netflix's 'Adolescence' - Feat. Hannah Murray 39:47

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This week's special guest is Hannah Murray - founder of Bush Chooks Media and horse sports lover. She's a photographer, videographer and reporter, living on a mixed farm in Blackville, NSW. Hannah describes herself "as having a few tabs open" - she always has a few projects on the go! This week we dive into? Is it possible to have an election witho…

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Why do Aussies still love MAFs? And "woke" Snow White flops - feat. Shanna Whan. 42:49

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Our special guest is Shanna Whan AM, the founder of Sober in the Country, dog-lover and hilarious country gal. 1. AI "Fat" Filter is trending on Tik Tok. Is it just silly... or dangerous? It can seem innocent enough.. we've all played around with filters, that make our face look weird or look like a unicorn ...and had a laugh. But there's a trend o…

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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's owning her past... and the missing head of King George V statue re-surfaces (briefly) - Feat. Tracey Kruger 26:27

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Author and Rural Photographer, Tracey Kruger is our special guest. We chat about her passion for Australian woolsheds... as well as: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is owning her past In her own words, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is both victim and perpetrator. She was jailed for 10 years in the United States for murdering her own mother, with the help of her then, …

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Is Meghan Markle the next Martha Stewart? Feat. Alice Fraser - comedian, author and podcaster 29:18

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Comedian, writer and broadcaster, Alice Fraser is our special guest. We chat about her current passion... romance novels! (She has has a new book, aptly named "A Passion for Passion). And we also dive into: Can an Oscar be 'bought?' It's now been revealed that Oscar winning movie, "Anora" spent three times the amount of money on the marketing of th…

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Why"comedy" and "horror" never win at the Oscars... and saving music festivals - Feat. David Rose 35:41

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Our special guest is David Rose, a stand-up comedian, known for his sharp wit and dark humour. We discuss: "Footy is back" - but are we allowed to say that anymore? Does it de-value the NRLW and the AFLW? The media has been very focused on the way we speak about women's sport. The Oscars were full of surprises this year - but one thing remains true…

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Re-evaluating Monica Lewinsky.. and why "Neighbours" and "Territory" have been cancelled 30:28

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Our special guest is, Andrew Whitelaw, who you might know as the witty "Wheat Watcher,"... keen observer of agricultural markets. But did you know he's a movie buff who secretly harbours a wish to be cast as a villain in a film?. He joins us for a pop culture chat that takes us all back to the 90s! We discuss: Re-evaluating Monica Lewinsky. She has…

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Is AI making us stupid? The REAL reason Taylor Swift gets booed & the BAFTAs - Feat. Danny McGinlay 24:43

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Our special guest this week is comedian and writer, Danny McGinlay. We dive into: * Is generative AI destroying our ability to think critically? New research suggests that artificial intelligence can inhibit us from developing critical thinking skills. *The REAL reason why Taylor Swift was booed at the Super Bowl - We discuss multiple theories, fro…

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Inside the AACTA Awards, Bridget Jones...but are Rom-Coms dead? - Feat. Kate Atkinson 46:42

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Our special guest this week is actor, Kate Atkinson. We dive into the ACCTA Awards, in which Leila’s film Just A Farmer was nominated, so we have a boots on the ground witness! Is there a divide between the famous and the non-famous? What was Robbie Williams like? And why Leila was nearly refused entry to the AACTA awards for what she chose to wear…

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Meet the Two Smart Blondes... 2:14

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What do you get when you mix a filmmaker, a journalist and a whole lot witty banter?! You get the Two Smart Blondes. Leila McDougall and Kirsten Diprose are here to get you up to speed on the latest in film, TV and celebrity shenanigans! Each week, we're joined by a well-known guest from the world of media and pop culture to discuss what's really g…

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Episode 012 - Hope's Caravan, Chat Up Lines & Eddie's Cupboards 41:44

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Episode 011 - Plumbers, Makeup and Social Media 28:17

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Join us on episode 011 of Who Stole My Podcast? With Aspen Waite presenters Ben Eltham, Eddie Castle and Hope Ellen! Lively discussion and fun from the guys - Hope gives a rundown of her Social Media tactics and we have a bit of Only Fools and Horses in...By Aspen Waite

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 010 23:21

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 009 33:50

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 008 38:00

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 007 29:13

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Join Ben, Hope and Eddie on this episode of Who Stole My Podcast? Brought to you by Aspen Waite Radio!By Aspen Waite

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 006 26:14

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Episode 006 with Ben Eltham and Eddie Castle!!By Aspen Waite

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 005 23:38

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Join Ben and Eddie again this week! With Special Guest Hope Ellen :)By Aspen Waite

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 004 25:14

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 004 with BEn Eltham and Eddie Castle of Aspen Waite RadioBy Aspen Waite

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 003 24:46

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Welcome to the 3rd episode of Who Stole My Podcast? With Ben Eltham and Eddie Castle of Aspen Waite Radio!By Aspen Waite

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 002 28:40

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Our Brand New Podcast!!Catch Ben and Eddie Live on www.aspenwaiteradio.comBy Aspen Waite

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Who Stole My Podcast? Episode 001 36:39

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Our Brand New Podcast...www.aspenwaiteradio.comBy Aspen Waite

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The Thought Bubble 19th June 2013

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Treasurer Wayne Swan speaks to journalists at the 2013 budget lock-up. Image: BRW. Episode 14: the come-back edition. The Thought Bubble is back! We’ve been on a break for the last month or so as Amber has been overseas visiting Spain and Kenya (Ben has been locked in his office churning out a big report). With Amber back in Australia and the gover…

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The Thought Bubble 26th April 2013

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Clive Palmer launches the re-badged United Australia Party. Image: Seven West Media Episode 13: the Think Tank edition. In the week that Clive Palmer announced his tilt at federal Parliament, Amber and Ben are joined by Miriam Lyons, Director of public policy think-tank, the Centre for Policy Development. Amber, Ben and Mim talk about right-wing po…

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The Thought Bubble April 21st 2013

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NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell signs the Gonski schools funding agreement with Julia Gillard. Image: Fairfax. Episode 12: Deficits and Gonski. In the week in which the states and Commonwealth negotiated over schools funding, Ben and Amber interview education academic Bronwyn Hinz on the tricky task of negotiating federal-state schools funding agreemen…

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The Thought Bubble 12th April 2013

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Communications Minister Stephen Conroy joins other Labor ministers to “switch on” the NBN. Image: Delimiter. Episode 11: the NBN edition. We interview futurist and technology commentator Mark Pesce to discuss Labor and the Coalition’s competing plans for a national broadband network. Ben and Amber also discuss the politics of infrastructure, in bot…

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The Thought Bubble 5th April 2013

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NSW detective and whistleblower, Peter Fox. Image: ABC. Episode 10: this week in the Thought Bubble, we examine the Royal Commission into the Institutional Response to Child Sex Abuse, and interview NSW Police whistleblower Peter Fox. Following on from Labor’s internal conflict and cabinet reshuffle, Ben and Amber also discuss the government’s prop…

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The Thought Bubble 22nd March 2013

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Simon Crean calls on the spill, 21st March 2013. Image: Fairfax. Episode 9: The spill edition. In the week that the federal Australian Labor Party tore itself apart, we talk to former Victorian arts minister, Mary Delahunty, who was following Prime Minister Julia Gillard around in an extraordinary week in Australian politics. Amber and Ben try to u…

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The Thought Bubble 15th March 2013

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The Daily Telegraph’s reaction to Labor’s media reforms. Image: News Limited. Episode 8: The media and culture episode. In the week that the Gillard government unveiled two major pieces of media and cultural policy, we talk to Griffith University academic Susan Forde about Labor’s proposed media reforms. Ben and Amber also discuss Arts Minister Sim…

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The Thought Bubble 8th March 2013

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Julie Owens MP at the Westmead Millennium Institute, getting stuck into journalists. Image: YouTube Episode 7: This week in The Thought Bubble, we go deep into the idea of western Sydney, in the wake of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s campaign swing through the outer suburbs of Australia’s largest city. We interview a local member from the area, Par…

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The Thought Bubble 1st March 2013

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Sydney merchant banker David Gonski, chair of the government’s review of schools funding. Image: Fairfax. Episode 6: This week in The Thought Bubble, we take a closer look at the education debate, as the conflict between the Gillard government and the states hots up over the Gonski schools funding reforms. We’re joined by education expert Chris Bon…

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The Thought Bubble 22nd February 2013

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Greens leader, Senator Christine Milne. Image: Fairfax. This week on The Thought Bubble we’re joined by columnist and author Martin McKenzie-Murray to discuss the break-up between Labor and the Greens, the thorny issue of whether Labor lacks a narrative, and Martin’s forthcoming book on the murder of Perth teenager Rebecca Ryle. As always, you can …