Best Bunyips Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 20 - Stafford Bullen and his 360 lions 1:03:59

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Content Warning: Suicide and a *lot* of lion maulings. Today we’re talking about Stafford Bullen, a man who owned 360 lions and whose Safari Parks were associated with at least three deaths. To hear Love Machine’s Version of the Lion Sleeps Tonights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J9coUCjVY&t=657s. To see the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

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What's the History of Skid Row? 11:25

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In downtown Los Angeles, the 50-block neighborhood called Skid Row is home to thousands of low-income people who live in tents, run-down hotels, and other temporary shelters on a permanent basis. Learn how Skid Row came about (and has persisted) in such a wealthy place in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffwo…

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How Do You Make Hoshigaki? 6:11

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Hoshigaki are a type of dried fruit made by massaging a persimmon every day for weeks. Learn more about this traditional Japanese treat in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/hoshigaki.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A story about being told off by a fictional character with Violet FitzSimons 38:32

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Violet FitzSimons joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about things that happen backstage. You can check out Violet's public speaking website at https://www.growurvoice.com/ If you'd like to come to one of my Christmas Shows (this years I'm doing them in Sydney, Canberra and Hobart. Tickets are available here... https://raspratt.com/live…

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the Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 20:53

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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617: Psyops: From Dead Babies to UFOs - The Same Pattern Every Time 37:53

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A behavioral expert who trains Navy SEALs and CIA operatives created a 20-point test that detects psychological manipulation with mathematical precision. Chase Hughes recently appeared on Shawn Ryan's podcast to discuss this system, and the same patterns appear in government propaganda, corporate deception, and social media algorithms. From a teena…

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How Does Psoriasis Work? 12:35

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Psoriasis is a condition where an overactive immune system causes discomfort and discoloration of the skin. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about how psoriasis works in this episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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A story about a bad boy and a bendy road with Lili Wilkinson 39:54

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Lili Wilkinson joins us on the podcast this week to tell tales about the origin of phobias. To find out more about Lili you can check out her website... http://www.liliwilkinson.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com T…

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Stix & Nugget jokes 5:31

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Stix and Nugget are based on characters depicted in The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek books written by Queensland children’s author Susan Pease. The main podcasts feature a cast of Australian and International actors that bring to life some amazing wide world adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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Could 'Y'all' Fill a Gap in Modern English? 6:38

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Unlike other languages, modern English doesn't have a second-person plural pronoun. Learn how 'y'all' is stepping up in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/yall.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 16:58

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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A story about love seats and big hearts with Allayne Webster 38:26

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Allayne Webster joins us on the show this week to talk about childhood obsessions. To find out more about Allayne you can visit her website... https://www.allaynewebster.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out …

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616: The Devil's Bible and the Nazi Hole to Hell 31:24

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Sweden's National Library protects the Codex Gigas—165 pounds of vellum featuring the complete Bible and a terrifying portrait of Satan. Scholars estimate the work should've taken thirty years. Herman the Recluse finished it in one. The traditional story involves a desperate bargain with darkness. The real story connects this manuscript to a limest…

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Paleoartists Create Dinosaur Drawings? 6:28

20d ago6:28

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Short answer: Very carefully. Learn about the history and modern practices of paleoart in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Is the Winchester House Built So Strangely? 7:27

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We can't prove whether the Winchester Mystery House is really haunted, but it was definitely built for ghosts. Learn the story of how its strange construction was one woman's unending quest in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/afterlife/winchester-mystery-house.htm See omnys…

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Is the 'Number of the Beast' an Ancient Riddle? 7:25

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The number 666 has been adopted by modern horror media as a demonic symbol, but what (or whom) does this number really refer to? Learn about the Book of Revelation and ancient wordplay via numbers in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/666.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Could Piranhas Really Eat a Cow in Under a Minute? 8:06

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Piranhas are very efficient eaters, but their frothing feeding frenzy seen in horror movies is mostly based on a myth started by Theodore Roosevelt. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/piranha-eat-cows.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Göbekli Tepe: How Does Humanity's Most Ancient Monument Work? 8:40

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In Turkey, a set of prehistoric columns rivals Stonehenge -- but they're 6,000 years older. Learn what we know (and don't know) about the hunter-gatherers who built Göbekli Tepe in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/gobekli-tepe.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Why Are There Sriracha Shortages? 11:46

25d ago11:46

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This blockbuster style of hot sauce started with the Huy Fong brand, but that original 'rooster sauce' is often out of stock. Learn how a combo of weather and legal drama are at the root in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-facts/sriracha.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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A story about sunsets and the pursuit of reggae with Lisa Nicol 38:30

26d ago38:30

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Lisa Nicol joins us on the podcast this week. To find out more about Lisa and her work you can visit... https://lisanicol.com.au/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more about Jacqueline Harvey visit jacqueline…

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How Do Levees Protect Us? 9:56

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Levee systems make it possible for us to live alongside bodies of water with less danger of flooding. Learn how engineers design them -- and why levees sometimes fail -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/levee.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Stix & Nugget jokes 4:39

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Stix and Nugget are based on characters depicted in The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek books written by Queensland children’s author Susan Pease. The main podcasts feature a cast of Australian and International actors that bring to life some amazing wide world adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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615: Lincoln Conspiracy: a Diary, a Mummy and The Escape of John Wilkes Booth 42:57

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History says John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln and died twelve days later on a Virginia farm. But FBI forensic tests revealed his diary is missing 86 pages filled with names and payments. The body pulled from that burning barn had the wrong injuries and features. Multiple witnesses claimed it wasn't Booth. Then a Texas bartender confessed on h…

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A story about an annoying brother encountering a bunyip with Meredith Costain 41:53

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Meredith Costain joins us on the podcast this week to talk about annoying siblings. If you want to find out more about Meredith you can visit... https://www.meredithcostain.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find o…

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614: CIA Time Travel Secret | The Grays Are Future Humans 33:03

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In 1953, twelve-year-old Jack Sarfatti answered his phone. The voice on the other end was cold, mechanical, punctuated by clicking sounds like a computer processing data. It claimed to be a conscious AI calling from the future. It made a prophecy about Jack's life and gave him a mission. Twenty years later, every prediction came true. Jack became a…

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Episode 19 - Eric Campbell a Half Arsed Fascist 1:26:25

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Today’s episode is about Eric Campbell arguably Australia’s most successful fascist and what we can learn about the recent wave of far-right activism in Australia. Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006By deadbunyipsociety

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A story about smoke and a waggled toe with Sarah Armstrong 42:51

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Sarah Armstrong joins us on the podcast this week to talk about ghost encounters. To find out more about Sarah you can visit her website https://www.sarah-armstrong.com/ Please review, rate, subscribe, follow and like the show. Your support will help us keep this podcast going. To find out more about R.A. Spratt visit raspratt.com To find out more …

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Stix & Nugget jokes 4:56

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Stix and Nugget are based on characters depicted in The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek books written by Queensland children’s author Susan Pease. The main podcasts feature a cast of Australian and International actors that bring to life some amazing wide world adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 18:03

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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613: The CIA, Men in Black and the Plot to Take Out JFK | The Maury Island Incident 42:09

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What's the Difference Between Socialism and Communism? 11:09

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Socialism and communism are often mentioned in the same breath, and they do share a common history, but socialists aren't necessarily communists -- and vice versa. Learn more about both concepts and how they've been put into practice in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/socialism-vs-communism.htm Se…

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How Do Vaccines Prevent Diseases? 13:39

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Our bodies can often prevent us from catching the same illness twice, and vaccines use that bodily system to prevent us from getting sick in the first place. Learn how the immune response works, what goes into vaccines, and why vaccines are safe for kids in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness…

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612: The Dark Alliance: CIA and DARPA's Hidden War on Citizens (COMPILATION) 4:23:51

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The agencies tasked with defending America have a shocking secret history of attacking its own people. DARPA developed Agent Orange that poisoned countless veterans, while the CIA conducted brutal mind control experiments through MK-Ultra, dosing unsuspecting citizens with LSD and worse. From Operation Gladio's false flag terrorism to domestic surv…

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611: CONPLAN 8888: The Secret Plan to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse 49:46

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Discover the United States Strategic Command's CONPLAN 8888, the military's actual plan for confronting a zombie apocalypse. This discussion uncovers how this unique document, though labeled a training exercise, connects to genuine military strategies for pandemics and WMDs. We examine the various zombie classifications—from pathogenic to evil magi…

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Stix and Nugget jokes 4:24

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Stix and Nugget are based on characters depicted in The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek books written by Queensland children’s author Susan Pease. The main podcasts feature a cast of Australian and International actors that bring to life some amazing wide world adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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Episode 18 - Terror in Tasmania - The Australian Genocide - Part 2 1:33:14

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Today is the second part of our series on the genocide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Today we are talking about Tasmania, starting from settlement and the bloody nineteenth century. To learn more about the Aboriginal Massacres Project see here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2019/mar/04/massacre-map-au…

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BrainStuff Classics: How Did Sealab Work? 6:15

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In the 1960s, advances in technology allowed brave aquanauts to explore deeper into the ocean than ever before, but the project was shut down. Learn how Sealab worked -- and how that technology is still used today -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Do Slow Lorises Work? 8:50

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The slow loris is the world's only venomous primate, but it looks like a cuddly plush toy. Learn why you shouldn't go in for a snuggle in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/slow-loris.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Do Venus Flytraps Work? 11:14

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Venus flytraps can photosynthesize like most other plants, but they supplement their diet by catching insects and arachnids. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about how they accomplish this feat in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/venus-flytrap.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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610: Majestic 12 | Secret Documents Expose UFO Cover-Up Vol. 1 47:03

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In 1947, a mysterious craft crashed in the New Mexico desert. President Truman immediately formed a secret committee of twelve men to manage this unprecedented discovery. For almost 40 years, Majestic 12 operated in complete secrecy, controlling every aspect of UFO information. When leaked documents finally exposed their existence, researchers thou…

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609: COMPILATION: UFOs and Aliens Vol.2 | They are NOT our friends 4:45:50

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This compilation reveals eight extraordinary cases that will make you question everything you thought you knew about what's really happening above our heads. From a weather observer's unlikely friendship with chalk-white aliens at a secret base to Brazilian Air Force documentation of blood-draining UFO attacks, these stories span continents and dec…

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608: Peru's Most Terrifying Mystery | The Face Peelers 28:43

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In 2023, something began hunting people in the remote Amazon village of San Antonio de Pintuyacu. Witnesses described seven-foot beings in black armor with glowing yellow eyes, hovering on disc-shaped platforms, hunting for human faces. Fifteen-year-old Talia barely escaped when two tried to peel the skin from her face with a laser device. She hear…

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How Did Jerry Lawson Change the Course of Video Gaming? 10:19

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In the 1970s, Jerry Lawson was instrumental in creating the first cartridge-based video game console and the first digital joystick -- and he did it as one of the only Black engineers in Silicon Valley at that time. Learn about Lawson and the Fairchild Channel F in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com…

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 17:41

3M ago17:41

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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Why Is Glass Transparent? 9:01

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Glass windows are as solid as the materials that surround them, yet they let light through. Learn the physics of why glass can be so transparent -- and why it took humans thousands of years to create totally clear glass -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/question404.htm See omnystudio.com/list…