Apocryphal Australia Podcast

By: Michael Pryor and Stephen Higgins
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  • Apocryphal Australia brings you eye-opening stories from Australia’s past, tales that have been overlooked, forgotten and neglected. We feature fiascos and deal with debacles as well as extol triumphs and acclaim achievements. No deed is too small, no ignominy is too embarrassing. Your hosts are Michael Pryor and Stephen Higgins.
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Episodes
  • Apocryphal Australia Episode 20 Rogues, Heroes and Villains
    Dec 15 2023

    The last episode of Season 2 features:

    1. The Master Criminal – a shadowy figure.
    2. Barry McKeon – the antipodean Shakesperean.
    3. Kenneth Miller – so be it.
    4. Manfred Chilbaster – the mysterious calligraphist.
    5. Harriet Golongly – speed queen, daredevil, stuntwoman.
    6. The Tiny Desert – so sandy, so small.
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    36 mins
  • Apocryphal Australia Episode 19
    Dec 1 2023

    You simply won't believe it when you hear about:

    1. Bob Chapman – good intentions gone astray.
    2. George's Variety Extravaganza – that’s showbiz!
    3. The Napalm Tests – disaster averted.
    4. Inner Empowerment Training – mime your way to success?
    5. The Great Apple Nomenclature Scandal – core values.
    6. Cicely Marzipan – the profit prophet.
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    39 mins
  • Apocryphal Australia Episode 18
    Nov 17 2023

    For your enjoyment, we bring to you:

    1. The Warragul – ahead of its time?
    2. Peter Spanaker – eyes right.
    3. The Hanging Gardens of Dandenong – extravagant and romantic.
    4. Ambrose Quamby – The Man With One Face That No One Could Remember.
    5. Rick Heezel – hipster, shyster, fraudster.
    6. The Whirly – dance ‘til you drop.
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    33 mins

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