Bonafide with Luke Bona

Luke Bona

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. 5D AGO

    Pickled Crocs, Delta, & That Time Cheng Lei Was Detailed In China For Being A Spy?

    This week, Luke's bringing you one of our most gripping, raw, and hard-hitting episodes yet. Grab a cuppa and strap in. 1,154 Days in Hell: Australian journalist Cheng Lei reveals the chilling details of her three-year imprisonment in a secret Chinese detention facility. From being blindfolded and vanished, to the psychological torture of her interrogations—you have to hear it to believe it. A Midnight Croc Encounter: What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done after one too many? Listener Dino shares a terrifying survival story of falling off a boat into pitch-black Northern Territory waters... right after counting 48 crocodiles in the area. The Hard Truth: In the wake of Senator Price’s heartbreaking Senate speech , we hear from Rosco, a frontline worker who pulls no punches about the harsh realities, violence, and systemic failures inside remote Aboriginal communities. Plus: Fan-favorite Granny Sue drops a sobering reality check on the cost-of-living crisis , and Rod Hannify dials in for Truckie Tuesday while trapped in a 24-hour logbook purgatory. ⁠⁠--- ❤️ Cheers to⁠ GME⁠ for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday Possible 🚚 Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology ⁠here ⁠ --- GET FREE DELIVERY ON YOUR NEXT PESTROL ORDER WITH THE CODE 'BONA' 👉Head to ⁠⁠pestrol.com.au⁠⁠ Australia's best in DIY pest control 👉⁠⁠ Rodent Free Max⁠ --- 👕 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

    2h 51m
  2. Budget Blows & Sports Washing w/ Larry Canning

    MAY 14

    Budget Blows & Sports Washing w/ Larry Canning

    The Boomer and the Millennial go head-to-head on the week's hottest topics, and it’s safe to say Luke and Kels do not see eye to eye. Here is what we're getting into: Budget Brawls & Housing: AMP’s Shane Oliver steps in to settle the debate; will the new tax tweaks actually help young Aussies buy a house, or do we just desperately need more tradies? Pandemic 2.0? A cruise ship with a rare Hantavirus is sending Aussies straight to a Perth quarantine facility. We ask Dr. Phil Norrie why the government is cutting the WHO's 42-day lockdown recommendation in half. Systemic Failures: Things get heated as the duo tackles a heartbreaking child protection tragedy out of the NT and the complex reality of Indigenous social services. Man Cave Madness: The boys take over to talk the ridiculous money behind LIV Golf, the reality of "sports washing," and what actually broke Tiger Woods. Plus, Adam casually drops a handwritten will from the year 1479. The Real Issues: We investigate the absolute outrage of Macca's $2 soft serves and find out why Mr. Whippy ditched "Greensleeves". Hit subscribe, check out the new merch store, and let’s get into it! -- GET FREE DELIVERY ON YOUR NEXT PESTROL ORDER WITH THE CODE 'BONA' 👉Head to ⁠pestrol.com.au⁠ Australia's best in DIY pest control 👉⁠ Rodent Free Max⁠ --- 👕 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 13m
  3. No, You Don't Have Free Speech & Defence Tech w/ Steve Baxter & James Glissan

    MAY 11

    No, You Don't Have Free Speech & Defence Tech w/ Steve Baxter & James Glissan

    It's episode 106 and you better strap in, because we are bringing the heavy hitters today. Floggings & Fevers: David Littleproud unpacks the Coalition’s "good old-fashioned flogging" at the Farrer by-election. Plus, his thoughts on the government's handling of the returning ISIS brides and why tougher calls need to be made for national security. Legal Blindspots: James Glissan joins us to take the emotion out of the headlines. Breaking down the complex terrorism and slavery charges facing the ISIS brides upon their return. Plus, James delivers a massive reality check on our hate speech laws.Steve Baxter: Shark Tank's Steve Baxter pulls no punches, not only blasting Google for being "boring", but the government's reflex to tax entrepreneurs, and how that could hurt Australia's sovereign defence.Truckie Tuesday: We’re talking about 'small' vehicles scooting past weight checks, the loss of mutual respect out on the highway, and how you can win in our new "Spot the Rod" competition. ⁠⁠--- ❤️ Cheers to⁠ GME⁠ for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday Possible 🚚 Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology ⁠here ⁠ --- GET FREE DELIVERY ON YOUR NEXT PESTROL ORDER WITH THE CODE 'BONA' 👉Head to pestrol.com.au Australia's best in DIY pest control 👉 Rodent Free Max --- 👕 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 --- 🍻 Thanks to James for Joining Today's Chat. 👉 ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠Glissan & Associates ⁠ --- Learn more about Steve Baxter's Beaten Zone Venture Partners here

    2h 51m
  4. Old Dog New Tricks, National Wave Day, & Dicksicles with Dick Smith

    MAY 7

    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 Wanka? 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

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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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