Bonafide with Luke Bona

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. Old Dog New Tricks, National Wave Day, & Dicksicles with Dick Smith

    3 DAYS AGO

    Old Dog New Tricks, National Wave Day, & Dicksicles with Dick Smith

    G'day folks, this episode, we're asking the hard questions like what to do with the ISIS brides and besides starving, what else does the RBA want us to do? With interest rates biting hard, chonky seals hitting the streets, and the inland rail project blowing out, we need some straight answers. Here's what we're getting into: Dick Smith Unplugged: The Aussie icon joins us to talk about the heartbreaking collapse of local manufacturing, the housing crisis, nuclear energy, and much more with Scotty Phillips, Chief Investment Officer at The Motley Fool. Doghouse Dilemmas: We’ve got a 10-year-old rescue British Bulldog who loves people but wants to tear into other dogs. Dr. Rob Zamit and a surprise guest, drops by to answer the ultimate question: can you actually teach a stubborn old dog new tricks? Thanka or W***a? The Man Cave officially launches "National Thank You Wave Day" to bring some bloody common courtesy back to our streets. Plus, we put your road etiquette to the test. Flashing your high beams for a speed trap—does that make you a hero or a hazard? --- 👋 National Thank You Wave Day Event 🚗 👕 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 --- Check Out Scotty's New Book Here

    2h 44m
  2. Cultural Lore, Contracts, & The Price Of Finding My Aboriginal Family...

    6 DAYS AGO

    Cultural Lore, Contracts, & The Price Of Finding My Aboriginal Family...

    In this episode, Luke tells a story he never planned on sharing publicly; he was abandoned at birth. True crime reporter Adam Shand joins us for a historical deep-dive that takes a massive, unscripted detour into the truth about Luke's adoption, his Wiradjuri roots, and how finding his biological family cost him more than he ever bargained for. Radio Wars & Corporate Chaos: Rob McKnight joins the fray to dissect why he thinks Kyle & Jackie O will prove victorious in court. Plus, the real reason Georgie Gardner walked away from Channel 9. A Deeply Personal Reveal: True crime reporter Adam Shand joins the show to discuss the political rebellion and romanticised myths of Australian bushrangers like Ned Kelly. But the chat takes a massive, unplanned detour. Cultural Lore & Vaping Ducks: Luke unpacks last week's tragedy in Alice Springs and the complex clash between traditional Indigenous punishment and common law. Plus, the comedy wildlife photos are on (much to Kelsey's delight), and we reveal the results of our Spotify latest Spotify poll. Truckie Tuesday: Rod Hannifey is back in the cab to talk National Thank You Wave Day (coming this Friday, May 8th!). We’re also tackling the "steep" dangers of the Toowoomba bypass, and the Truckie dogs living the best life. ⁠⁠--- ❤️ Cheers to⁠ GME⁠ for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday Possible 🚚 Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology ⁠here ⁠ --- 👋🐀 USE THE CODE 'BONA' AT CHECKOUT FOR FREE DELIVERY ON YOUR NEXT PESTROL ORDER! 🐀👋 visit pestrol.com.au --- 👕 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 17m
  3. Truckie Tuesday: Are Electric Trucks The Future? (Aired 28 May)

    6 DAYS AGO

    Truckie Tuesday: Are Electric Trucks The Future? (Aired 28 May)

    This segment originally aired 28th 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

    25 min
  4. Why Doesn't BRS Plead Innocent Now? & Saying Goodbye w/ Mark Beretta & James Glissan

    30 APR

    Why Doesn't BRS Plead Innocent Now? & Saying Goodbye w/ Mark Beretta & James Glissan

    ** Since recording this episode, we have since learnt the horrific news that Kumanjayi Little Baby's body has been found. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family and the whole Alice Springs Community** In Episode 103 of the Bonafide Podcast, we’re balancing the scales of justice with the absolute absurdity of modern life, shifting from the intricate legal web of Australia's highest-profile war crimes trial, to the bittersweet heartbreak of saying goodbye to a parent, to chicken sexers? Inside this episode: The BRS Trial Explained: Former police officer and defense lawyer James Glissan joins the show to cut through the noise of the Ben Roberts-Smith case. He breaks down the crucial differences between civil defamation suits and criminal murder charges , the complexities of extraterritorial jurisdiction , and the real reason why Australia's most decorated living soldier hasn't entered a formal plea yet. Bittersweet Goodbyes & Life After Sunrise: Channel 7 sports legend Mark Beretta steps into the Man Cave to discuss his exit from morning television after 22 years of brutal 3:00 AM alarms. The conversation takes a deeply moving turn as Mark and Adam share powerful, personal stories about losing their fathers and the importance of leaving nothing unsaid before it's too late. Culture Clashes, News & Nostalgia: Luke and Kelsey debate the highly controversial booing at the Martin Place ANZAC Day Dawn Service , question whether Jimmy Kimmel's assassination joke about Donald Trump went too far, unpack a bizarre new primary school, and dive into the surprisingly lucrative, hyper-specific profession of "chicken sexing". Plus: It's horoscope time! Kelsey forces an unwanted astrology reading on Luke, much to his absolute dismay. --- 🫶 Join the Bonafide Subscriber Page ⁠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 9m
  5. Code Reds & Ghost Towns: The Reality of Combat w/ Mike Kelly

    27 APR

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

    27 APR

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

    23 APR

    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

  8. 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
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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
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Luke Bona
  • Show Website
    Bonafide with Luke Bona

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