Bonafide with Luke Bona

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Bonafide with Luke Bona is the unfiltered voice of everyday Australia. After decades in national radio, Luke brings his legendary no-BS approach to the podcast world. We tackle the real issues the mainstream media ignores: Australian politics, the cost of living, motoring, technology, culture, and the transport industry. From the realities of the road on Truckie Tuesday to wild true crime in the Man Cave, get the raw, unhinged truth you’ve been looking for. No censors. No apologies. Subscribe to join the conversation.

  1. Code Reds & Ghost Towns: The Reality of Combat w/ Mike Kelly

    1 DAY AGO

    Code Reds & Ghost Towns: The Reality of Combat w/ Mike Kelly

    In Episode 102 of the Bonafide Podcast, we’re navigating the extremes, from the chaotic frontlines of modern warfare to the emptying aisles of Australia's once-great retail empires. Inside this episode: The Reality of Combat: Retired Colonel and former Minister for Defence, Mike Kelly, joins Luke for a sobering deep dive into the "moral calluses" forged in war zones . Together, they unpack the complexities surrounding the upcoming Ben Roberts-Smith trial, the harsh realities of the rules of engagement, and the rising threat of global information warfare .Chaos in D.C.: Sky News Washington Bureau Chief Jonathan Kearsley provides a gripping, firsthand account of the armed security breach and shooting at the Washington Hilton during a highly anticipated Donald Trump event . Retail Ghost Towns & Festival Droughts: Finance expert Scotty Phillips breaks down the teetering collapse of iconic department store David Jones and explains why beloved music festivals like the Big Red Bash and Bluesfest are suddenly struggling to survive .Truckie Tuesday: Rod Hannifey checks in from the road to talk about the future of Aussie freight, including the ambitious new push to convert traditional diesel trucks into electric heavy vehicles .Plus: Luke and Kelsey debate the controversial Anzac Day protests, brainstorm some highly un-official Australian citizenship tests, and decode the life-saving meaning behind ordering an "Angel Shot" at the bar.--- 🫶 Join the Bonafide Subscriber Page ⁠Here⁠ ⁠⁠--- ❤️ Cheers to⁠ GME⁠ for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday Possible 🚚 Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology ⁠here ⁠ --- 👕 GET YOUR BONAFIDE MERCH ⁠HERE ⁠ --- Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast! ☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail 😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS! 👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠ 📧 lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com --- 🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠⁠

    2h 33m
  2. Truckie Tuesday: Fair Work & Fuel Levies (Aired 21 April)

    1 DAY AGO

    Truckie Tuesday: Fair Work & Fuel Levies (Aired 21 April)

    This segment originally aired 21st April 2026. ⁠⁠--- ❤️ Cheers to⁠ GME⁠ for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday Possible 🚚 Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology ⁠here ⁠ --- 👕 GET YOUR BONAFIDE MERCH ⁠HERE ⁠ --- Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast! ☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail 😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS! 👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠ 📧 lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com --- 🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠⁠

    1hr 1min
  3. Warriors, Maned Wolves, & Why Ben Fordham Stepped Down To Step Up

    5 DAYS AGO

    Warriors, Maned Wolves, & Why Ben Fordham Stepped Down To Step Up

    When you’ve already reached the top of the mountain, why start a new climb? For Ben Fordham, the move from TV to 2GB was all about the editorial freedom to choose his own stories. And boy, was that a bet that paid off, securing Sydney’s #1 spot for Breakfast radio. Hear from Ben as he opens up about his late father’s legacy, the "creepy" evolution of his rivals Kyle and Jackie O, and why radio remains the king of immediacy in 2026. Inside This Episode: Honouring the Anzac Spirit: We sit down with Martin Shaw (President of Wounded Heroes) and Major David McHenry (Ret.) to discuss the "perfect storm" of triggers facing veterans this year. A Century of Service: Meet Ron Fell, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who shares his incredible journey from jungle training at Canungra to becoming an SP bookmaker in Rabaul. The Man Cave: The Vice Captain, Adam McDonald (Aussie Pickers), reveals the secrets of police auctions. Meanwhile, The Coffin Confessor: Bill Edgar returns with a wild tale of the client who offered him $200,000 to be buried with his "treasures". AI Dogs & Bear Suits: We tackle the bizarre news of Bruce the Border Collie replacing 40 jobs and the "geniuses" who tried to scam insurance companies by trashing a Rolls Royce in a bear costume. Plus: Why Kelsey’s "spirit animal" is a long-legged Maned Wolf and a listener's Simpsons-inspired meme that perfectly nails Luke's obsession with his V8. --- 🫶 Join the Bonafide Subscriber Page ⁠Here⁠ --- 👕 GET YOUR BONAFIDE MERCH ⁠HERE ⁠ --- Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast! ☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail 😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS! 👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠ 📧 lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com --- 🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠⁠

    1hr 58min

  4. 21 APR

    Why Don't They Teach Us This In School? w/ James Glissan

    Celebrate our 100th episode milestone with a packed lineup featuring expert insights, raw history, and a hell of a lot more!! Legal Myths Debunked: Defense lawyer James Glissan explains why Australian "rights" differ drastically from American TV portrayals and discusses the legal complexities of the Ben Roberts-Smith case. The Economy & Energy: AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver breaks down the $53 billion defense budget and warns of Australia's extreme fuel vulnerability. A Soldier's Principles: Vietnam Veteran Lyle O’Reil shares the moving story of how he met his wife, Coral, via wartime letters and why he was eventually expelled from the Labor Party for his beliefs. Live Truckie Tuesday: Rod Hanifey joins us to discuss a landmark Fair Work ruling on fuel levies and calls for better road safety and empathy for drivers --- 🫶 Join the Bonafide Subscriber Page Here ⁠⁠--- ❤️ Cheers to GME for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday Possible 🚚 Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology here --- 🍻 Thanks to James for Joining Today's Chat. 👉 YouTube 👉 TikTok 👉 Glissan & Associates 👕 GET YOUR BONAFIDE MERCH HERE --- Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast! ☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail 😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS! 👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠ 📧 lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com --- 🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠

    2h 58m

  5. 20 APR

    Episode 99.5?

    🫶 Support The Podcast Joining the Bonafide Subscriber Page Here 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Jsgn8GnPw/⁠⁠ --- Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast! ☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail 😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS! 👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠ 📧 lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com --- 🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠

    19 min

  6. 16 APR

    Phil Collins’ Painter, A $1500 Kebab, & Bryce Courtenay’s Right Hook

    On Episode 99 of Bonafide, we kick things off with Sky News’ Washington Bureau Chief Jonathan Kearsley, who unpacks the latest Middle East tensions and the sheer absurdity of Donald Trump feuding with the Pope. Then, Dr. Philip Norrie joins us to unleash on the $50 billion NDIS "honey pot," tearing into the rorts, phantom patients, and the ridiculous $375 hourly rates costing taxpayers a fortune. Dr. Norrie also delivers some unfiltered medical truths—covering everything from gout and nasal flu vaccines to what your flatulence actually says about your gut biome. In the Man Cave, Scotty Phillips and Adam McDonald join Luke to tear apart the government's laughable $20 million "pump your tires" fuel-saving ad campaign. Scotty also drops some economic straight-talk on the housing crisis, debunking the political theater around foreign buyers. Finally, we lighten the mood with the "Commercial Quickie" game, testing your memory of iconic Aussie jingles. Stick around for legendary radio lore, including the Bryce Courtenay vs. John Singleton pub brawl over the Louie the Fly ad, and the wild true story behind Phil Collins' hit "In the Air Tonight" --- 🫶 Join the Bonafide Subscriber Page Here 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Jsgn8GnPw/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast! ☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail 😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS! 👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠ 📧 lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com --- 🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠

    2hr 1min

  7. 16 APR

    TRUCKIE TUESDAY LIVE (14 April 26)

    Live Streamed on the 14th April 2026 --- 🫶 Join the Bonafide Subscriber Page Here 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Jsgn8GnPw/⁠⁠ --- Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast! ☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail 😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS! 👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠ 📧 lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com --- 🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠

    1hr 10min

  8. 13 APR

    The $20 Million Bowser Insult & "Another Rocket, Who Cares?"

    What do deep-space lunar selfies, terrifying highway near-misses, and the Australian supply chain have in common? In Episode 98 of the Bonafide Podcast with Luke Bona, we’re taking a wild ride through the high-tech absurdity of modern space travel and the white-knuckle reality of what it takes to keep Australia moving. In This Episode: Artemis II & The Secret Smartphone: Tech expert Trevor Long (EFTM) drops in to discuss the Artemis II mission. Find out why NASA used an iPhone 17 Pro Max to take lunar selfies , and listen to Trevor completely dismantle the internet's loudest moon landing conspiracy theorists. Truckie Tuesday with Rod Hanifey: Rod brings us the raw reality of the road. From terrifying blind-corner overtakes by Utes and caravans to the hidden physical toll of highway fatigue, this is a must-listen for anyone sharing the bitumen with a B-Double. The EV Surge: Are electric vehicles actually road-trip ready? Trevor and Luke debate the reality of "destination anxiety," regional charging infrastructure, and the massive spike in EV sales across Australia. The Fuel Crisis & "Paper Barrels": We still tackle the elephant in the room. Former Nationals leader David Littleproud calls the government's $20 million fuel-saving ad campaign a "joke" and a "vanity project". We dissect the global supply chain and why the bowser price is doing all the "educating" we need. Classic Trivia: What do a Goggomobil, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Don Smallgoods have in common? Luke delivers a brilliant piece of Aussie pop-culture trivia you won't see coming. Join the Conversation: Have your say on the daylight saving debate, the EV surge, or share your own highway horror stories. Call us: 02 91289311 Email: lukeboneradioguy@gmail.com Subscribe & Follow: If you love honest, unfiltered conversations that don't tell you what to think—but give you something to think about—hit the Subscribe button! --- 🫶 Join the Bonafide Subscriber Page Here 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Jsgn8GnPw/⁠⁠ --- Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast! ☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail 😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS! 👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠ 📧 lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com --- 🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠

    2h 17m
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Bonafide with Luke Bona is the unfiltered voice of everyday Australia. After decades in national radio, Luke brings his legendary no-BS approach to the podcast world. We tackle the real issues the mainstream media ignores: Australian politics, the cost of living, motoring, technology, culture, and the transport industry. From the realities of the road on Truckie Tuesday to wild true crime in the Man Cave, get the raw, unhinged truth you’ve been looking for. No censors. No apologies. Subscribe to join the conversation.

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  • Creator
    Luke Bona
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    146
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Luke Bona
  • Show Website
    Bonafide with Luke Bona

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