Bush Poetry by Country Campfire

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Bush Poetry by Country Campfire celebrates the stories, characters and spirit of the Australian bush through classic and contemporary bush poetry. Featuring recitals from Australian bush poets and performers, along with timeless works by legends such as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson, the podcast helps preserve an important part of Australia's country heritage for future generations. Discover more about the poets, their stories and Australia's country culture at countrycampfire.com.au

  1. 3d ago

    144 - Old Scar - Geoff Bagman

    A father’s tall tale about an old crocodile starts as a bit of fun — but the creek may have the last word. Read Old Scar on Country Campfire:⁠https://countrycampfire.com.au/old-scar-geoff-bagman/⁠ Discover more from Geoff Bagman:⁠https://countrycampfire.com.au/geoff-bagman/⁠ A humorous Australian bush poem by Geoff Bagman. During a long drive to Cape York, an impatient boy, a creekside stop and the twisted remains of an old bull-bar give Dad everything he needs to spin a terrifying yarn.

  2. Aug 28

    143 - Reflecting on Henry - Narelle Stoll

    Narelle Stoll joins the Bush Poetry Podcast to recite her poem “Reflecting on Henry”. Walking along George Street in Sydney, Narelle encounters the faces and struggles of the modern city while wondering what Henry Lawson—the poet behind “Faces in the Street”—might see if he walked beside her today. Read the poem:https://countrycampfire.com.au/reflecting-on-henry-narelle-stoll/ Discover more from Narelle Stoll:https://countrycampfire.com.au/narelle-stoll/ Shared with permission as part of Country Campfire’s Keeping The Verse Alive project.

  3. Aug 25

    142 - When We Drank Our Wine From Bags - Rob Baldinger

    When We Drank Our Wine From Bags is an original bush poem written and recited by Rob Baldinger. Discover more about Rob and his work: https://countrycampfire.com.au/rob-baldinger/ Rob is a hunter, storyteller and bush poet who shares his love of Australian bush life through humour and a good yarn. If you enjoy Australian bush poetry, SUBSCRIBE to the Bush Poetry Podcast and tell your mates. https://countrycampfire.com.au

  4. Aug 17

    141 - The Croquet Match — Peter Pentland

    A boastful shearer, a quietly scheming swagman and a croquet match played with sledgehammers and dried paddy melons. What could possibly go wrong? In this episode, Australian bush poet Peter Pentland performs his wonderfully funny original poem, The Croquet Match—a classic bush yarn about Stinky, Bluey and a set of rules that become increasingly convenient as the contest unfolds. Read The Croquet Match:https://countrycampfire.com.au/the-croquet-match-peter-pentland/ Discover more poetry and performances from Peter Pentland:https://countrycampfire.com.au/peter-pentland/ Watch Peter perform The Croquet Match on YouTube:https://youtu.be/oHqXRhlsk50?si=VQiYJhaECtsxBgUJ

  5. Aug 14

    140 - Law of the Land - Neil McArthur

    Law of the Land is written and performed by Neil McArthur. A father decides it is time to teach his young son one of the harsh realities of bush life when their beloved horse appears to be suffering. But when the boy cannot pull the trigger and Dad steps in to demonstrate, the lesson goes spectacularly off the rails. What follows is a wild chain of misfortune involving a rifle, an electric fence, a truck, crocodiles, snakes, wasps and nearly everything else the Australian bush can throw at one extremely unlucky bloke. Funny, outrageous and unmistakably Neil McArthur, Law of the Land is a classic bush yarn in which an old bush custom comes back to bite the bloke trying to enforce it. Discover more about Neil McArthur and explore his work on Country Campfire: https://countrycampfire.com.au/neil-mcarthur/ If you enjoy Australian bush poetry, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Bush Poetry Podcast and tell your mates. Country Campfire is rebuilding Australia’s digital campfire and helping preserve the stories, characters and poetry of the Australian bush. https://countrycampfire.com.au

  6. Aug 10

    139 - This New Technological Stuff - Ben Eggleton

    🔥 This New Technological Stuff is an original poem written and performed by Ben Eggleton. With a bit of country humour and a clever look at the way things change, Ben takes us back to a time when even adding an extra spike to an old farm fork could be considered new technology. It’s a great example of Ben’s conversational style of poetry — taking an everyday observation and turning it into a story worth sharing. 🔥 Explore Ben Eggleton’s Contributing Legend page: https://countrycampfire.com.au/ben-eggleton/ 📖 Read This New Technological Stuff as part of our Keeping The Verse Alive project: https://countrycampfire.com.au/this-new-technological-stuff-ben-eggleton/ 🎥 Watch Ben recite This New Technological Stuff: https://youtu.be/I4j3ETUNQwc?si=ffExCPaCHobT2BfX 📘 Join the Keeping The Verse Alive Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingtheversealive 🏕️ Discover more bush poetry, local legends and Australian country stories: https://countrycampfire.com.au ✍️ If you write bush poetry, perform bush poetry, or know someone who does, we’d love to hear from you. Pull up a stump, throw another log on the fire, and we’ll see you around the next campfire.

  7. Jul 30

    138 - Stroking! What? - Corin Linch

    😄 Stroking! What? is an original bush poem written and performed by Corin Linch. With his trademark wit and sharp observation, Corin delivers another entertaining piece that reminds us why bush poetry has always been about finding humour in everyday Australian life. 🔥 Explore Corin Linch's Contributing Legend page: https://countrycampfire.com.au/corin-linch/ 🎥 Watch Corin perform Stroking! What? on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2796042310781027 🏕️ Discover more bush poetry, local legends and Australian country stories: https://countrycampfire.com.au ✍️ If you write bush poetry, perform bush poetry, or know someone who does, we'd love to hear from you. Pull up a stump, throw another log on the fire, and we'll see you around the next campfire.

  8. Jul 26

    137 - That's the Life for Me - Peter Flanagan

    🏍️ That's the Life for Me is an original bush poem written and performed by Peter Flanagan. Recited from the middle of the paddock while sitting on his motorbike, Peter's performance captures the freedom, humour and simple pleasures of country life. It's a reminder that sometimes the best things in life are found well away from the hustle and bustle. 🔥 Explore Peter Flanagan's Contributing Legend page, where you can also watch Peter perform this poem: https://countrycampfire.com.au/peter-flanagan/ 🏕️ Discover more bush poetry, local legends and Australian country stories: https://countrycampfire.com.au ✍️ If you write bush poetry, perform bush poetry, or know someone who does, we'd love to hear from you. Pull up a stump, throw another log on the fire, and we'll see you around the next campfire.

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Bush Poetry by Country Campfire celebrates the stories, characters and spirit of the Australian bush through classic and contemporary bush poetry. Featuring recitals from Australian bush poets and performers, along with timeless works by legends such as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson, the podcast helps preserve an important part of Australia's country heritage for future generations. Discover more about the poets, their stories and Australia's country culture at countrycampfire.com.au

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