22 episodes

Apocryphal Australia brings you eye-opening stories from Australia’s past, tales that have been overlooked, forgotten and neglected. We feature fiascos and deal with debacles as well as extol triumphs and acclaim achievements. No deed is too small, no ignominy is too embarrassing. Your hosts are Michael Pryor and Stephen Higgins.

Apocryphal Australia Podcast Michael Pryor and Stephen Higgins

    • Comedy

Apocryphal Australia brings you eye-opening stories from Australia’s past, tales that have been overlooked, forgotten and neglected. We feature fiascos and deal with debacles as well as extol triumphs and acclaim achievements. No deed is too small, no ignominy is too embarrassing. Your hosts are Michael Pryor and Stephen Higgins.

    Apocryphal Australia Episode 20

    Apocryphal Australia Episode 20

    The last episode of Season 2 features:
    The Master Criminal – a shadowy figure.
    Barry McKeon – the antipodean Shakesperean.
    Kenneth Miller – so be it.
    Manfred Chilbaster – the mysterious calligraphist.
    Harriet Golongly – speed queen, daredevil, stuntwoman.
    The Tiny Desert – so sandy, so small.

    • 35 min
    Apocryphal Australia Episode 19

    Apocryphal Australia Episode 19

    You simply won't believe it when you hear about:
    Bob Chapman – good intentions gone astray.
    George's Variety Extravaganza – that’s showbiz!
    The Napalm Tests – disaster averted.
    Inner Empowerment Training – mime your way to success?
    The Great Apple Nomenclature Scandal – core values.
    Cicely Marzipan – the profit prophet.

    • 38 min
    Apocryphal Australia Episode 18

    Apocryphal Australia Episode 18

    For your enjoyment, we bring to you:
    The Warragul – ahead of its time?
    Peter Spanaker – eyes right.
    The Hanging Gardens of Dandenong – extravagant and romantic.
    Ambrose Quamby – The Man With One Face That No One Could Remember.
    Rick Heezel – hipster, shyster, fraudster.
    The Whirly – dance ‘til you drop.

    • 32 min
    Apocryphal Australia Episode 17

    Apocryphal Australia Episode 17

    What a treasure trove of tales!
    Charles O’Rourke and Finbar Agarn – wayward explorers.
    Robert Less – inimitable neologist.
    Edward Gilby – sidelined aviator.
    The Tantgallanka Drive-In – in car New Wave.
    Stan Wollack – artificial additives to the rescue.
    Zoltan Feshfeshfesh – marsupial cheese, anyone?

    • 38 min
    Apocryphal Australia Episode 16

    Apocryphal Australia Episode 16

    In this episode, we proudly bring to light:
    Gavin Prentice – a reign of terror.
    Wayne Snow – the Clown Prince of Australian Accountants.
    The Fast Glacier – icy but speedy.
    Colin Sangford – The Singing Surgeon.
    Tansy Strigil – arty, much?
    The Wreck of the Archibald – airship ahoy.

    • 29 min
    Apocryphal Australia Episode 15

    Apocryphal Australia Episode 15

    Look at what we've uncovered!
    The Malmarsh Rock Festival – the beat goes on.
    Edward ‘Crispy’ McPherson – amazing.
    The Kelp Kings of King Island – sea weed and harvest it.
    Moonlight Beach – haunted but picturesque.
    North Hummerford – a twitcher’s paradise.
    The Roscoe-Hannover Affair – I spy spies.

    • 31 min

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