Best Bunyips Podcasts (2025)

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604: Cryptids Vol. 4 | Bunyips, Yowie and Australian Nightmare Fuel 30:07

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Australia's Outback hides more than deadly snakes and crocodiles. Ancient creatures stalk the wilderness, leaving behind torn campsites, blood-stained trees, and terrified witnesses. The Yowie towers eight feet tall, attacks isolated hikers, and left researcher Dean Harrison scarred for life. Water-dwelling Bunyips drag victims underwater while mus…

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12: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Pombero, Langsuyar & Bunyip 36:23

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This week we're exploring the lore around Pombero, langsuyar & Bunyip from Argentinian, Malaysian and Australian folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to face…

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Episode 15 - Wittenoom: Australia's Chernobyl 1:09:47

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Today we're talking about Wittenoom in Western Australia, the largest exclusion zone in Australia and the site of Australia’s largest industrial disaster. Buy Pissants by Brandon Jack here: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Pissants/Brandon-Jack/9781761633072. Buy Nock Loose by Patrick Marlborough here: https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/n…

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#399: Demons From Down Under: Bunyips, Euroa Beasts And The Masterton Monster 1:12:05

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In the decades preceding the 20th century, the murky depths of the lakes, rivers and swamps of Australia and New Zealand seemed to be infested with an array of abysmal—and extremely aggressive—unknown animals; moist monstrosities which have forever etched themselves on the global psyche. The Cryptonaut Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/crypto…

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Does the Bunyip Really Roam Austraila's Wetlands? 6:07

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A cryptid with a fearsome bellow, the bunyip is said to stalk the unwary who swim or walk alone at night in parts of Austraila and New Zealand. Learn about the potential real-life inspirations for the bunyip in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/australian-bunyip.ht…

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13: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Drekavac, Snallygaster & Ya Te Veo 34:24

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This week we're exploring the lore around Drekavac, Snallygaster & Ya Te Veo from Slavic, German and South African folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to fa…

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605: The Greada Treaty | America's Alien Alliance (STRIPPED) 33:04

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On February 20, 1954, President Eisenhower vanished for an entire night. The official story claimed a dental emergency, but that was a lie. The President was at Edwards Air Force Base for the most important meeting in human history. Two alien races had arrived on Earth, each offering humanity a different path forward. Eisenhower made his choice. Th…

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How Did the Cowboy Gallop into American History? 6:00

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Cowboy culture didn't start in the Wild West. Learn about the Spanish, Indigenous, and Black history of cowboys in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/cowboys.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 14:56

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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How Does Skin Tan and Burn? 10:29

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When our skin deepens in color after sun exposure, it's trying to protect us from damage. Learn how it works -- plus why you should help it out with sunscreen, and why some people burn instead -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/sun-care/sunscreen.htm See omnystudio.com/listener…

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#400: The Santa Cruz Conundrums: High Strangeness In Suburbia 1:07:39

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In what has got to be one of the most bats**t crazy paranormal encounters on the books, a woman was relaxing in her Northern California home when she claimed to have encountered a bevy of increasingly bizarre beings, all of which coalesced into a whirlpool of metaphysical madness representing what may well be one of the last great paranormal vortex…

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Opossums Awesome? 6:38

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They eat trash and they look a little freaky, but the North American opossum is a smart, clean, disease-fighting, and all-around fascinating creature. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/opossums-so-darn-ugly-theyre-adorable.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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BrainStuff Classics: What Happens to Donated Blood? 5:24

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After you donate blood, it goes through a complex system of testing, processing, and storage before it can be delivered to patients who need it. Learn how the system works in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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6 Historical Words That Don't Mean What You Think 9:50

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Originally, Hedonists believed in moderation and Luddites were just looking to protect their job security. Learn about these and other words that've changed their meaning in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/10-historical-words-that-dont-mean-what-you-think.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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How Do HeLa Cells Work? 11:34

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Most of the human cells grown in labs that are used for scientific research come from samples taken from one woman in the 1950s. Learn about the amazing yet nonconsenting contribution of Henrietta Lacks in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/hela-cell.htm See omnystudio.com/…

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603: The Real CIA Vol. 1 | 693 Pages of Forbidden Government Secrets 35:10

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On June 25th, 2007, the CIA quietly released 693 pages of their most classified secrets. No announcement, no fanfare—just a document dump that revealed decades of illegal operations against American citizens. The Family Jewels documents exposed systematic violations that went far beyond what anyone imagined. Mind control experiments using LSD on un…

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Stix and Nugget jokes 6:10

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Stix and Nugget are based on characters depicted in The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek books written by Queensland children’s author Susan Pease. The main podcasts feature a cast of Australian and International actors that bring to life some amazing world wide adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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11: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Tenjōname, Imbunche & Buratsche-al-Ilgs 35:23

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This week we're exploring the lore around Tenjōname, Imbunche & Buratsche-al-Ilgs from Japanese, Chilean and Swiss folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to fa…

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602: Project Ancient Arrow | The NSA's Secret War Against Our Future 40:27

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Three hikers stumbled upon something impossible in the New Mexico desert. Inside a hidden chamber carved into Chaco Canyon's walls, they discovered artifacts that defied everything archaeologists thought they knew about human history. The National Security Agency seized the site within 48 hours. For over two decades, Project Ancient Arrow remained …

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 18:00

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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#398: Invasion Mexico: The La Rumorosa Incident 1:05:13

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On an impulsive excursion into the Mexican wilds, three teenagers would confront not only deadly snakes and the ominous prospect of being lost in the woods after dark, but something much more insidious; an armada of UAP and a small army of glow-in-the-dark entities who seemed hellbent on bringing them down. The Cryptonaut Podcast Patreon:https://ww…

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Episode 14 - The Japanese Invasion Myth 1:08:29

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Today we're doing some Australian History Mythbusting. The first myth we’re tackling is the idea that the Japanese ever planned to invade Australia in 1942. Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006By deadbunyipsociety

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601: The Pentyrch UFO Incident | Hiding the Evidence of Human-Alien Combat 37:02

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Military aircraft circled a Welsh village for three days, waiting for something to arrive. At 2:30 AM, they got their answer when a massive black pyramid materialized above Pentyrch. What followed was a four-minute battle between military forces and unknown objects that left witnesses paralyzed and the government scrambling to cover their tracks. C…

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10: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Onocentaur, Dokkaebu & Huallipén 32:59

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This week we're exploring the lore around Onocentaur, Dokkaebu & Huallipén from Greek, Korean and Argentinian folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to face wi…

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Why Is North Sentinel Island Totally Off-Limits? 9:41

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This small island in the Bay of Bengal is home to one of the last uncontacted peoples on the planet -- and they seem to want to keep it that way. Learn how North Sentinel Island has remained independent in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/north-sentinel-island.htm See omnystudio.com/…

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How Have Obituaries Changed? 8:20

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Public death notices about common people are a fairly recent development, and they've changed a lot since their inception. Learn how obituaries went from dry statements to tributes to truth in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/funerals/obituary-history.htm See omnystudio.com/liste…

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#397: E.S.M.B. Listener Stories Part 37: Encounters from the Edge: Glimmer Men, Cornfield Creatures, and the Headless Thing. 1:01:28

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A Kentucky man spots a terrifying “Glimmer Man” near a lake rumored to hide a monster. In rural Illinois, a childhood game is interrupted by a grotesque, clawed creature that vanishes into thin air. And in Poland, a man sees a headless, metallic humanoid lounging in a former mass grave site. Something unnatural lurking just out of sight. The Crypto…

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BrainStuff Classics: What Is the Mandela Effect? 6:35

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When many people share a false memory, that's the Mandela Effect in action -- but how does it happen? Learn how our individual brains misremember stuff and how false memories can spread in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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BrainStuff Classics: What's the History (and Future) of Toilets? 6:04

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The 'modern' toilet was invented in the 1700s. So what was it like in the past, and how could we improve on it in the future? Learn more about waste technologies in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/toilets-past-future-flush.htm See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Episode 13 - The second time Australia went to war in Iraq 1:36:09

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Today we're talking about the Iraq War, Iraqi history and Australian foreign policy. I also go down a bit of a rabbit hole talking about the fascinating history of pre-Modern and modern Iraq (sorry). Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006…

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What Does Habeas Corpus Mean? 11:13

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Habeas corpus is a centuries-old legal concept that basically means that the government has to have a valid legal reason if it's going to detain you. Learn why habeas corpus is so important -- and when it's been suspended in the U.S. -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/habeas-corpus-important.ht…

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09: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Abhartach, Kuchisake-onna & Minhocão 30:44

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This week we're exploring the lore around Abhartach, Kuchisake-onna & Minhocão from Irish, Japanese and Brazilian folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to fac…

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Who Named the Planet Earth? 5:32

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In most European languages, the planets are all named after Roman gods -- except for the planet you're hanging out on right now. Learn how Earth and the other planets got their names in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/who-named-planet-earth.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 18:05

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BASED ON THE BOOKS WRITTEN BY Queensland children’s author Susan E Pease. The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek series feature a cast of Australian and International actors. EIKI Slurp it Downs is in trouble again and this new adventure takes her on an unexpected journey to a very icy place. Better get the Bunyip! Written and produced by S E Pease P…

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#396: Uncle Bobby’s Bonkers Big Bear Bonanza 1:05:51

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From Yogi, Smoky, Paddington and Winnie the Pooh to Baloo, Fozzi, the Berenstain Bears not to mention the Magic Kingdom’s own Country Bear Jamboree, pop culture is littered with examples of talking bears. But, fanciful though these characters they may be, there are genuine reports of humans interacting with an uncanny array of these hyper-intellige…

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600: COMPILATION: Mars Mysteries and Secret Missions 3:46:02

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What if humanity has already been to Mars, but not in the way you think? This compilation reveals the hidden connections between secret space missions, ancient artifacts, and psychic experiments that span decades of cover-ups. From Project Redsun's classified Mars missions using Apollo astronauts to the CIA's remote viewing programs that sent psych…

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08: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Pukwudgie, Nguruvilu & Jenny Greenteeth 32:54

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This week we're exploring the lore around Pukwudgie, Nguruvilu & Jenny Greenteeth from Wampanoag , Chile, and British folklore. We’ll uncover their mysterious origins, the places they’re said to haunt, the strange ways they interact with the us, the powers they wield and most crucially, what it takes to escape, should you ever find yourself face to…

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599: Project Pegasus | The CIA's Child Time Soldiers 50:53

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In 1968, six-year-old Andrew Basiago stepped through Tesla's teleportation device and emerged at Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in 1863. He was part of Project Pegasus, DARPA's classified program using technology reverse-engineered from Tesla's confiscated research. The program began after Sputnik shocked America into creating DARPA to preven…