Black Summer

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Black Summer is a story of Australia. Through eight dramatic episodes you'll hear the true story of the 2019 Australian Bushfires like you've never heard before. Told by those who lived through these events. It's a story of tragedy, resilience and finally hope. New episodes weekly, Brevity+ Subscribers get AD free listening and early release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rainforests Don't Burn

In September 2019, as flames swept across Queensland’s hinterland, the historic Binna Burra Lodge was reduced to ash. Perched in the Lamington National Park for more than 80 years, the timber lodge wasn’t just a getaway—it was a cultural landmark, a gathering point for generations of hikers, families, and conservationists. Its destruction became one of the most symbolic losses of the Black Summer bushfires, a searing reminder that even heritage and history aren’t safe in the era of extreme fire. Binna Burra signaled a turning point in Australia’s fire story. Beyond the heartbreak of a lodge lost, it raised urgent questions: what happens when climate change collides with treasured places, and how do we mourn cultural icons consumed by fire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stay or Go?

In 2019, bushfires tore through Nymboida, Australia, forcing residents into an impossible choice: stay and defend their homes or flee into uncertainty. This episode explores the razor-edge decisions made in those frantic hours — families weighing memories against survival, neighbors rallying with hoses and buckets, and others abandoning everything to escape the flames. Through first-hand accounts, we uncover the split-second calls that defined lives, the aftermath of those choices, and the haunting question: when fire comes, do you stay or go? To subscribe on Spotify or other apps, you can use Supporting Cast and support our work by subscribing here: https://guilt.supportingcast.fm/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Heating Up

When the Mt Gosper fire tore through New South Wales in 2019, exhausted crews faced an inferno unlike anything before — a fire that merged with six others to become a living, breathing monster. In the desperate fight to contain it, a backburn operation was lit — a decision meant to save lives, but one that went catastrophically wrong. In this episode, we step inside that moment: the pressure, the chaos, and the heartbreaking aftermath that still divides those who were there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's Too Late

When the Black Summer fires tore through New South Wales in 2019, the town of Cobargo was hit hard. This episode captures the raw, firsthand accounts of residents who watched their homes, livelihoods, and community go up in flames. Through the voices of firefighters, farmers, and families, we hear what it was like to face an unstoppable inferno — the split-second decisions, the heartbreak, and the resilience that followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Firestorm

When the inferno tore through Cobargo in December 2019, it wasn’t just homes that burned — it was history, livelihoods, and the heart of a tight-knit rural town. In this episode, survivors recount the chaos of that morning: walls of flame devouring the main street, skies turning black at dawn, and the desperate fight to save what couldn’t be saved. From the volunteer firefighters who refused to leave to families who returned to nothing but ash, this is the story of a community brought to its knees — and the long road back. “Cobargo” is a raw, first-hand account of loss, resilience, and the human cost of Australia’s Black Summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Best Laid Plans

When the Black Summer fires tore through Cobargo in 2019, the small New South Wales town was left in ruins. Homes, businesses, and entire livelihoods were lost overnight. As the flames closed in, residents faced the impossible choice — stay and defend, or flee into the smoke. Roads were cut off, communication collapsed, and desperate evacuations played out in chaos. This episode tells the story of those who escaped through walls of fire, those who stayed behind, and the community that refused to disappear. It’s a story of resilience, heartbreak, and the haunting silence that followed the blaze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lessons from the Past

In the aftermath of the 2019 bushfires, one thing became painfully clear: we’d forgotten lessons we once knew. For tens of thousands of years, Indigenous communities practiced “cold burning” - small, low-intensity fires that cleaned the forest floor without scorching it. It kept fuel loads down, protected habitat, and maintained balance. But over generations, that knowledge was pushed aside by bureaucracy, fear, and a belief that nature should be left untouched. Then the fires came hot and fast, feeding on years of accumulated fuel. Now, Australia is slowly looking back and realising perhaps the old ways weren’t so primitive. If you would like to donate to a great cause supporting wildlife throughout Australia please visit: https://www.ifaw.org/au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Generations to Come

In this final episode of Black Summer, we turn from devastation to renewal. As the ashes settle, ancient wisdom rises — the return of cultural fire. Indigenous firekeepers, once sidelined, are reclaiming the knowledge of cool burning — slow, deliberate fires that protect the land instead of destroying it. Their methods offer not nostalgia, but a blueprint for survival. The lesson of Black Summer is not just what was lost, but what can still be saved. Hope remains, flickering at the edges of the bush. If we listen, and act now, the land can learn to breathe again. https://firesticks.org.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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**Black Summer is a Story of Australia.** *Black Summer* is an eight-part podcast telling the story of Australia’s 2019 bush fires through the voices of survivors, firefighters, and experts. From families who fled firestorms to crews who faced impossible conditions, each episode captures trauma, courage, and resilience. This is a record of loss and survival—and a stark warning of the future Australians, and the world, can no longer ignore. Contact: [www.brevityplus.com](https://www.brevityplus.com) This is a Brevity+ Production Narrated by Ryan Wolf Researched, written and edited by Jacob Masters & Ryan Wolf Marketing and PR: Bella Offner Web: Jacob Saffle from [Medio Street Media](https://www.mediostreetmedia.com/) For all media enquiries: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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**Black Summer is a Story of Australia.** *Black Summer* is an eight-part podcast telling the story of Australia’s 2019 bush fires through the voices of survivors, firefighters, and experts. From families who fled firestorms to crews who faced impossible conditions, each episode captures trauma, courage, and resilience. This is a record of loss and survival—and a stark warning of the future Australians, and the world, can no longer ignore. Contact: [www.brevityplus.com](https://www.brevityplus.com) This is a Brevity+ Production Narrated by Ryan Wolf Researched, written and edited by Jacob Masters & Ryan Wolf Marketing and PR: Bella Offner Web: Jacob Saffle from [Medio Street Media](https://www.mediostreetmedia.com/) For all media enquiries:

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**Black Summer is a Story of Australia.** *Black Summer* is an eight-part podcast telling the story of Australia’s 2019 bush fires through the voices of survivors, firefighters, and experts. From families who fled firestorms to crews who faced impossible conditions, each episode captures trauma, courage, and resilience. This is a record of loss and survival—and a stark warning of the future Australians, and the world, can no longer ignore. Contact: [www.brevityplus.com](https://www.brevityplus.com) This is a Brevity+ Production Narrated by Ryan Wolf Researched, written and edited by Jacob Masters & Ryan Wolf Marketing and PR: Bella Offner Web: Jacob Saffle from [Medio Street Media](https://www.mediostreetmedia.com/) For all media enquiries: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this new podcast from Brevity Studios, Ryan Wolf embarks on one of the world's most difficult treks. The two-week journey to Mt Everest Base Camp, in the Himalayas in Nepal. This podcast features immersive sound, recorded on location, when listened through headphones you'll feel like you're really there. Like any adventure this wasn't without it's challenges, expect to hear everything. The good, the bad and the ugly, with audio recorded by Ryan on location, specifically for this podcast. Follow Journey today to make sure you're notified of the release of Episode One. Episodes will then be released weekly until the conclusion of the series. Apple+ Subscribers will get exclusive early access, ad free listening and bonus episodes that you don't want to miss. Episode one will be released FREE for all listeners on April 5th, then weekly until the end of the season. If you're planning the Two Week Trek to Mt Everest, then this podcast is a MUST listen. Ryan used the following accommodation and trekking company (this was not sponsored) and highly recommends: Accomodation in Thamel, Kathmandu The Shangri La Boutique Hotel (fantastic host and perfect location, please tell Keshab Ryan sent you). https://www.shangri-laboutiquehotel.com/ Ryan trekked with guide Nirajan, provided by Travelmakers, who also operate out of the Shangri La Boutique. +977 984 123 5937 travelmakersouthasia@gmail.com www.mytravelmakers.com For the best food and service Ryan highly recommends Gaia Restaurant (right next door to the Shangri La Boutique). Instagram: ryanwolfnz TikTok: ryanwolfnz Nirajan my guide's instagram: nirajanphuyalm10 For any questions about this podcast, or this trek you can email: brevitystudiosnz@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Black Summer is a story of Australia. Through eight dramatic episodes you'll hear the true story of the 2019 Australian Bushfires like you've never heard before. Told by those who lived through these events. It's a story of tragedy, resilience and finally hope. New episodes weekly, Brevity+ Subscribers get AD free listening and early release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.