14 episodes

In the podcast Cleary Independent, former Independent member of the Australian Parliament Phil Cleary talks with guests from Australia and across the world. In 1994 Phil met Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams in Belfast and in 2016 he talked with Julian Assange in the Embassy of Ecuador in London. Fiercely independent, Phil assembles an array of fascinating people with stories to tell and independent views to share. From politics to Australian football, travel, music and everyday life, Cleary Independent informs and entertains, while passionately challenging the status quo.

Cleary Independent Phil Cleary

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In the podcast Cleary Independent, former Independent member of the Australian Parliament Phil Cleary talks with guests from Australia and across the world. In 1994 Phil met Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams in Belfast and in 2016 he talked with Julian Assange in the Embassy of Ecuador in London. Fiercely independent, Phil assembles an array of fascinating people with stories to tell and independent views to share. From politics to Australian football, travel, music and everyday life, Cleary Independent informs and entertains, while passionately challenging the status quo.

    Cleary Independent - Season 2 / Episode 1 - Dr Laurence McKeown

    Cleary Independent - Season 2 / Episode 1 - Dr Laurence McKeown

    Dr Laurence McKeown is a published author, poet, playwright, and filmmaker.

    He is also a former IRA political prisoner who spent 16 years in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh and 70 days on a hunger strike in 1981.

    In this podcast he talks with Phil Cleary about his memoir, Time Shadows, and his life and near death in prison.

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 9 - Gaetano Greco

    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 9 - Gaetano Greco

    Gaetano Greco is running as an independent for the state seat of Preston in the 2022 election. 

    A key plank in his campaign is the Preston Market. 

    In this podcast Phil Cleary, who won Bob Hawke’s former seat of Wills as an Independent in 1992, talks with Gaetano about his early life and his campaign to win Preston. 

    • 32 min
    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 8 - God Save Whose King?

    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 8 - God Save Whose King?

    In 1920 my grandfather, John Joseph Cleary, renounced all allegiance to King George V – the late Queen’s grandfather. At some point the fawning media will have to accept that the majority of Australians want to do what Jack Cleary did in 1920.

    In the latest CLEARY INDEPENDENT podcast a collection of thinking Australians - Barrie Cassidy, Marieke Hardy, Carmel Shute, Ken White and Dr Chris McConville – share their views with me about the republic and the media’s coverage of the death of the Queen.

    It’s a great yarn.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 7 / Part 2 - Bill & Dane Swan

    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 7 / Part 2 - Bill & Dane Swan

     Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and Brownlow Medalist son Dane Swan.

    • 47 min
    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 7 / Part 1 - Bill & Dane Swan

    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 7 / Part 1 - Bill & Dane Swan

    Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and his son, Brownlow Medalist Dane Swan.

    • 49 min
    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 6 / Mike Brady

    Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 6 / Mike Brady

    Phil chats with iconic Australian singer and musician, Mike Brady.

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

Brod73 ,

Authentic

Love your work Phil. As a vfl supporter when I was a kid I knew of Fred cook and Phil Cleary. I also got more interested when Phil maylin and Tommy Alvin got involved and the great Barry Round. Love your passion.

TheWookieMiester ,

Honest an Intelligent

Loved the Julian Assange episode.
Probably could have skipped Sam Newmans opinion :-)

Matt Rockhampton ,

Brilliant

A terrific interviewer, great voice fantastic guests

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