Dead Bunyip Society

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Hosted by Liam and Jesse, Dead Bunyip Society is a popular history podcast about the people who made Australia.

  1. 3h ago

    Episode 38 - 192 Years of Blackface - Part 2

    Today we are talking about the Blackface and Minstrelsy in Australia and our country’s love affair with racist performance. This is part 2, which covers the period from 1900 to 2026.   Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety   Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006

  2. 6d ago

    Episode 37 - 192 Years of Blackface - Part 1

    Today we are talking about the Blackface and Minstrelsy in Australia and our country’s love affair with racist performance. This is part 1, which covers the period from 1836 to 1900. The next episode will run from 1900 to 2026.   A big welcome to our new co-host Jesse Black!   Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety   Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006

  3. Aug 9

    Episode 36 - Pine Gap - Outpost of American Empire ft Jesse Black

    Today we are talking about Pine Gap, an outpost of the American Empire and the history of US bases in Australia. We also cover the big questions: did the CIA really overthrow the Australian Government in 1975 and is Australia culpable in the Palestinian Genocide via intelligence at Pine Gap?   Thanks to special guest Jesse Black.   Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety   Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006

  4. Jul 21

    Episode 35 - Ansett and the Patriarchy ft Lucy Valentine

    Today we are talking about Reg Ansett, the founder of Ansett Airlines and why he was such a d******d. We also discuss Deborah Lawrie, Australia’s first female civil aviation pilot. We also discuss the history of Ansett and its collapse in 2001. Thanks to Lucy Valentine for coming on the pod!   Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety   Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006

  5. Jul 6

    Episode 34 - 1971 Springbok Tour and the Fight Against Apartheid ft Giacomo Bianchino

    Today we are talking about the 1971 Springbok Tour, the campaign in Australia against apartheid and the strange history of Australians using blackface to fight racism. Thanks to the wonderful writer and academic Giacomo Bianchino for coming on the pod.   Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety   Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006

  6. Jun 21

    Episode 33 - The Mt Kembla Disaster ft. Jesse Black

    Today we are talking about the Mt Kembla Mining Disaster of 1902 which claimed 96 lives. Thanks to our carry-over guest Jesse Black! Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety   Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006

  7. Jun 2

    Episode 32 - Breaker Morant: War Criminal

    Today we are talking about Australia’s second most famous war criminal: Harry “Breaker” Morant.    Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety   Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006

  8. May 17

    Episode 31 - Jack Karlson Democracy Manifest ft James Hennessy

    Today we are talking about Australia’s finest meme “Democracy Manifest” and the fascinating life of the man behind the meme “Jack Karlson”. Thank you to James Hennessy for coming on the pod.   Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety   Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006

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Hosted by Liam and Jesse, Dead Bunyip Society is a popular history podcast about the people who made Australia.

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  • Creator
    deadbunyipsociety
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Dead Bunyip Society

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