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. An Undercover MP, a Teen Nuclear Advocate & the Hume Highway Fireball

    7h ago

    An Undercover MP, a Teen Nuclear Advocate & the Hume Highway Fireball

    Federal MP Pat Conaghan joins the Man Cave for a story he's rarely told this fully — years undercover in a drug-enforcement unit, and the international incident it caused. Also this episode: motoring with James Ward, Sky News' Jonathan Kearsley on presidents and their investments, 20-year-old nuclear advocate Will Shackle live from Vienna, media commentator Rob McKnight on the Karl Stefanovic radio fallout, the 1 July financial-year changes, a "miracle" escape on the Hume Highway, and your listener mail. Guests: Pat Conaghan MP (Federal Member for Cowper) · James Ward (Drive.com.au) · Jonathan Kearsley (Sky News) · Will Shackle (Nuclear for Australia) · Rob McKnight (McKnight Tonight) Chapters: (00:00:00) Cold Open (00:01:03) Welcome to Episode 121 (00:02:32) 128K and Counting: The Hanson Interview Keeps Climbing (00:06:02) The 1 July Changes Landing Today (00:12:44) Tragedy at the World Cup: Mexico City Stampede (00:14:01) Six Trucks, One Highway, One "Miracle" (00:16:10) Listener Mail & Voicemails (00:28:34) Motoring with James Ward: Whatever Happened to the Purvis Eureka? (01:06:24) Jonathan Kearsley: Should Politicians Be Allowed to Invest? (01:22:08) Will Shackle: 20 and Already Fighting for Nuclear (02:04:01) Rob McKnight on the Stefanovic Radio Fallout (02:24:06) Welcome to the Man Cave (02:25:35) Pat Conaghan MP Joins the Cave (02:28:46) Undercover: Life in the Drug Enforcement Unit (02:33:19) The International Incident (02:59:03) The Childhood Toy You Wish You'd Kept 🫶 Join The Bonafide Family Get Your Bonafide Merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-aud Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/ Catch Up On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/ Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS: 🎙️ Get Involved Leave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Bonafide Call the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311 Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: community@bonafidepod.com

    3h 6m
  2. Hanson on Lazy Workers, $34M Shark Drones & Kate Seselja's Pokies Nightmare

    2d ago

    Hanson on Lazy Workers, $34M Shark Drones & Kate Seselja's Pokies Nightmare

    Pauline Hanson reckons you can't sack a lazy worker anymore — and that paid parental leave is sending small businesses to the wall. Luke Bona takes those claims to AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver for a reality check on interest rates, productivity, and whether Hanson's onto something. Then a story you won't forget: gambling-harm campaigner Kate Seselja on the decade she lost to poker machines, why she calls it "addiction by design", and what every family needs to know. (Content warning: gambling harm and suicide — support below.) Also this episode: $34 million of shark-spotting drones for 70 NSW beaches, Andrew Hastie's stoush with One Nation, Truckie Tuesday with former chief prosecutor Belinda Hughes, and your listener mail. Guests: Shane Oliver (Chief Economist, AMP) · Kate Seselja (gambling-harm advocate) · Belinda Hughes (former chief prosecutor) Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:13:59) Shark drones return to NSW (00:25:58) Listener mail (00:27:27) Hastie vs One Nation (00:34:24) Shane Oliver: rates & productivity (00:52:10) Hanson's lazy-workers claim (00:53:40) What a wedding costs (01:03:57) Kate Seselja: a pokies nightmare (content warning) (01:36:44) Gambling harm & suicide risk (content warning) (01:45:56) Kate's advocacy & help (01:53:49) Truckie Tuesday: Belinda Hughes (02:06:16) DV fines vs traffic fines (02:39:37) Wrap Support: Gambling Help Online 1800 858 858 · Lifeline 13 11 14 ❤️ Cheers to GME for making this episode possible! Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made communication technology here: https://www.gme.net.au/au/ 🫶 Join The Bonafide Family Get your Bonafide merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-aud Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/ Catch up on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/ 🎙️ Get Involved Leave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Bonafide Call the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311 Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com

    2h 41m
  3. Truckie Tuesday: The Linfox Family Feud, Sham Contracting Crackdowns, & Why Trucks Keep Hitting Bridges

    3d ago

    Truckie Tuesday: The Linfox Family Feud, Sham Contracting Crackdowns, & Why Trucks Keep Hitting Bridges

    This week on Truckie Tuesday, Luke connects with big rig driver Rod Hannifey from Mackay to unpack the latest news, controversies, and regulations rocking the Australian transport industry. From high-stakes boardroom battles to roadside safety hazards, we cover the real issues impacting truck drivers and everyday motorists alike. In This Episode: The Linfox Empire Implosion: We discuss the heartbreaking internal family battle over the succession of Lindsay Fox's massive logistics business. Dodgy Employment Practices: Discover how the ATO and other government agencies are finally cracking down on sham contracting that is undercutting honest operators. Diesel Price Panic: Are we about to see a massive jump in fuel costs? We unpack the confusion surrounding the July 1st fuel excise cap and global geopolitics. NHVR Penalties: A look at the new compliance tool making industry records public, and why massive fines are forcing veteran drivers off the road. Bridge Strikes Explained: Why do heavy vehicles keep getting stuck under bridges? Rod breaks down the realities of oversized loads, misinformed customers, and severe penalties. Rod's Rant: A vital safety warning about blinding aftermarket headlights on heavily loaded tradie utes and caravans. ❤️ Cheers to GME for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday possible! Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology here: https://www.gme.net.au/au/ 🫶 Join The Bonafide Family Get Your Bonafide Merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-aud Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/ Catch Up On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/ 🎙️ Get Involved Leave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Bonafide Call the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311 Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com

    41 min
  4. Pauline Hanson On The Real Reason Karl Stefanovic Was Dropped By Channel 9

    6d ago

    Pauline Hanson On The Real Reason Karl Stefanovic Was Dropped By Channel 9

    One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson joins Luke Bona on the Bona Fide podcast to break down the massive media storm surrounding Karl Stefanovic’s sudden departure from Channel 9. Is the network going "woke," or is there a deeper pushback against conservative voices in Australian media? In this explosive episode, Pauline Hanson doesn't hold back on her thoughts regarding the media elite, freedom of speech, and why she thinks the public is finally waking up. From her viral National Press Club address to the controversial Karl Stefanovic drama, Hanson shares her perspective on what is really happening behind the scenes of Australia's biggest networks. We also dive deep into the discussion surrounding multiculturalism vs. monoculturalism, the future of Australian identity, and whether she plans to make a historic run for a seat in the House of Representatives. --------------------------- 🫶 Join The Bonafide FamilyGet Your Bonafide Merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-aud Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/ Catch Up On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS: 🎙️ Get InvolvedLeave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Bonafide Call the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311 Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com

    37 min
  5. 17-Year-Old Farmer Speaks Out, MLM Cults & Media Censorship

    Jun 25

    17-Year-Old Farmer Speaks Out, MLM Cults & Media Censorship

    Karl Stefanovic’s departure, MLM pyramid schemes exposed, and a 17-year-old farmer fighting for the future of Aussie agriculture - we're breaking it all down .👉Media Shakeups & Free Speech: The team discusses Karl Stefanovic's departure from Channel 9, the censorship of controversial interviews, and the shrinking objectivity of mainstream media. 👉Global Politics Update: Sky News Washington Bureau Chief Jonathan Kearsley joins live from the US to break down the volatile situation between the US, Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah, as well as the UK's leadership transition to Andy Burnham. 👉The Future of Aussie Farming: Meet Jacob Wright, an articulate 17-year-old, fourth-generation farmer from Wodonga who is standing up to major political parties to fight for the agricultural industry. 👉MLMs vs. Pyramid Schemes: Financial expert Scotty Phillips (The Motley Fool) and legal eagle  ⁨@JamesGlissanOfficial⁩  join the show for a fascinating, psychology-driven deep dive into multi-level marketing, Ponzi schemes, and how desperation preys on hope. 👉 The Man Cave Big News: Bill Edgar (The Coffin Confessor) steps into the man cave to break an exclusive, Bonafide first! ------------------------------------------------------------------🫶 Join The Bonafide FamilyGet Your Bonafide Merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-aud Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/ Catch Up On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/ Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS: ------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ Get InvolvedLeave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Bonafide Call the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311 Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------

    2h 42m
  6. Man Cave: The $5,000 Mistake - The Craziest True Crime Story We’ve Heard

    Jun 23

    Man Cave: The $5,000 Mistake - The Craziest True Crime Story We’ve Heard

    What happens when a desperate man pays a stranger $5,000 to amputate his leg with a concrete saw in a local park? We react to one of the most unbelievable and tragic true crime stories to come out of Queensland. If you clicked for the $5,000 mistake, stick around! In this full 42-minute episode of The Man Cave, Luke, memorabilia expert Adam McDonald, and Producer Kelsey tackle a massive lineup of wild news, debates, and hilarious stories. We dive into the controversial new drug driving laws, the UFC building a custom arena for Donald Trump's 80th birthday, and the fierce debate over giving up seats on public transport. Plus, Adam drops some expert knowledge on antique valuations and the absolute fairest way to settle family inheritance disputes without tearing your family apart. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 🫶 Join The Bonafide Family Get Your Bonafide Merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-aud Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/Catch Up On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/ Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS: https://www.youtube.com/@BonafideLukeBona 🎙️ Get InvolvedLeave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Bonafide Call the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311 Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com

    43 min
  7. $816M Drug Bust, Shark Bites, & The Fuel Furphy

    Jun 22

    $816M Drug Bust, Shark Bites, & The Fuel Furphy

    An ordinary patch of ground west of Sydney was hiding a shocking secret: a massive underground shipping container bunker packed with $816 million worth of contraband. How did organised crime networks build a hidden fortress right under our noses, and how did intelligence agencies finally crack the case? In this episode of The Bonafide Podcast, Luke Bona blows the lid off Australia’s biggest-ever drug bust in Richmond and unpack the wildest, most urgent stories dominating the headlines this week. From terrifying new data on Australian shark attacks to high-stakes political chaos in Canberra, we’re covering the stories people are actually talking about:👉 THE FUEL CRISIS: NRMA’s Peter Khoury joins us to break down the highly controversial halving of the fuel excise cut and what the escalating blockades in the Strait of Hormuz mean for your wallet at the bowser.👉 CANBERRA CHAOS: Greens Senator David Shoebridge enters the studio to reveal what really happened behind the scenes during the chaotic GetUp protest breach targeting Pauline Hanson at the National Press Club.👉 THE SHARK SURGE: World-renowned marine expert Dr. Daryl MacPhee unpacks the chilling statistics behind the sudden rise in fatal shark bites along the coast and whether technology or culling is the answer to keeping swimmers safe.👉 DEFENDING AUSTRALIAN CULTURE: National Party Leader David Littleproud goes head-to-head on the current state of Canberra politics, the fight to protect a free press, and what it really means to preserve Australian culture in a changing world.Plus, we dive into some of the internet's strangest moments, including why scientists are putting parrots on iPad video calls, Trump’s bizarre tie to an ostrich steak, the financial collapse of Beetlejuice’s Australian venture, and the battle for B-Double truck parking bays.--------------------------------------------------------------------❤️ Cheers to GME for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday possible!Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology here: https://www.gme.net.au/au/🫶 Join The Bonafide FamilyGet Your Bonafide Merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-audFollow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/Catch Up On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS: 🎙️ Get InvolvedLeave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/BonafideCall the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com

    2h 31m
  8. Truckie Tuesday: How Ending the Fuel Excise and $26,610 Fines Impact Aussie Trucking

    Jun 22

    Truckie Tuesday: How Ending the Fuel Excise and $26,610 Fines Impact Aussie Trucking

    Discover how ending the fuel excise cut and surging heavy vehicle fines will directly impact your wallet and livelihood. Transport veteran Rod Hanafi exposes the truth behind the new $26,610 maximum fatigue penalties and why simple paper logbook mistakes are trapping honest drivers on the side of the road. Listen to how these sweeping national road law updates threaten owner-operators, and tap the Q&A below to share your experience with the new fatigue management templates. --- ❤️ Cheers to GME for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday possible! Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology here: https://www.gme.net.au/au/ 🫶 Join The Bonafide Family Get Your Bonafide Merch here: https://bonafidepod.com/en-aud Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBonaThatRadioGuy/ Catch Up On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukey.bona/ Subscribe to us on YouTube to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS: https://www.youtube.com/@BonafideLukeBona 🎙️ Get Involved Leave us a digital voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Bonafide Call the Bonafide Hotline to leave a voicemail: (02) 9128 9311 Want to be a guest or suggest a topic? Reach out at: lukebonaradioguy@gmail.com

    41 min
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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
    177
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Luke Bona
  • Show Website
    Bonafide with Luke Bona

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