Best Bunyips Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 18 - Terror in Tasmania - The Australian Genocide - Part 2 1:33:14

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Today is the second part of our series on the genocide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Today we are talking about Tasmania, starting from settlement and the bloody nineteenth century. To learn more about the Aboriginal Massacres Project see here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2019/mar/04/massacre-map-au…

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5: CIR BUNYIP 6:41

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By Creepin’ it Reels in Da Field

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611: CONPLAN 8888: The Secret Plan to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse 51:56

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Discover the United States Strategic Command's CONPLAN 8888, the military's actual plan for confronting a zombie apocalypse. This discussion uncovers how this unique document, though labeled a training exercise, connects to genuine military strategies for pandemics and WMDs. We examine the various zombie classifications—from pathogenic to evil magi…

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Stix and Nugget jokes 4:17

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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 wide world adventures. Author/Producer - Susan Pease pixabay Music - tropical-music-island-breezes…

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#407: Arachnid Anarchy Part 3: War Spiders 1:28:22

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Anyone who’s served in a time of armed conflict knows that few things can compare to the chaos, confusion and constant fear of war. The stress that puts on a human being is tremendous and, for many, debilitating. But, for an even unluckier few, these already anxiety inducing situations were made all the worse by the addition of aggressive eight-leg…

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BrainStuff Classics: How Did Sealab Work? 6:15

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In the 1960s, advances in technology allowed brave aquanauts to explore deeper into the ocean than ever before, but the project was shut down. Learn how Sealab worked -- and how that technology is still used today -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Do Slow Lorises Work? 8:50

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The slow loris is the world's only venomous primate, but it looks like a cuddly plush toy. Learn why you shouldn't go in for a snuggle in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/slow-loris.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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19: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Black eyed Children, El Silbon & Skinwalker 35:02

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This week we're exploring the lore around Black eyed Children, El Silbon & Skinwalker from American, Venezuelan and Navajo 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 fa…

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How Do Venus Flytraps Work? 11:14

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Venus flytraps can photosynthesize like most other plants, but they supplement their diet by catching insects and arachnids. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about how they accomplish this feat in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/venus-flytrap.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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7: IDF WEEK 2 NFL 27:31

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IDF HASHTAGS #football #nfl #specialteams #kicker #quarterback #fieldgoal #footballstats #cinnandsav #touchdown #indafieldpodcast #footballpodcast #alldowns #runningback #widereceiver #tightend #fullback #halfback #offense #defense #offensiveline #defensiveline #protecttheqb #stoptherun #predictionsofgames #footballfunfacts #funfacts #pigskins #32t…

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 15:31

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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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#406: Arachnid Anarchy Part 2: Giant Spider Invasion 1:15:27

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For many the sight of a spider of any size is enough to trigger an anxiety attack, but—lurking in some of the most remote pockets of the world (and sometimes far too close to home)—are an array of enigmatic arthropods; massive monstrosities so aggressive, so utterly terrifying that they’d make even the most ardent spider lover’s blood run cold. The…

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610: Majestic 12 | Secret Documents Expose UFO Cover-Up Vol. 1 49:22

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In 1947, a mysterious craft crashed in the New Mexico desert. President Truman immediately formed a secret committee of twelve men to manage this unprecedented discovery. For almost 40 years, Majestic 12 operated in complete secrecy, controlling every aspect of UFO information. When leaked documents finally exposed their existence, researchers thou…

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18: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Nekomata, Yara ma yha who & Lucsa 34:49

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This week we're exploring the lore around Nekomata, Yara ma yha who & Lucsa from Japanese, Australian Aboriginal and Caribbean 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 yoursel…

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6: IDF WEEK ONE NFL 55:40

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IDF HASHTAGS #football #nfl #specialteams #kicker #quarterback #fieldgoal #footballstats #cinnandsav #touchdown #indafieldpodcast #footballpodcast #alldowns #runningback #widereceiver #tightend #fullback #halfback #offense #defense #offensiveline #defensiveline #protecttheqb #stoptherun #predictionsofgames #footballfunfacts #funfacts #pigskins #32t…

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#405: Arachnid Anarchy Part 1: Bio-Mechanical Behemoths And More! 58:56

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Reactions to spiders can range from fear to fascination but, for an unlucky few, encounters with these surreal spider-like anomalies can not only strike terror, but leave those involved question not only their memories, but the very nature of reality. The Cryptonaut Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cryptonautpodcast The Cryptonaut Podcast Me…

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609: COMPILATION: UFOs and Aliens Vol.2 | They are NOT our friends 4:48:03

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This compilation reveals eight extraordinary cases that will make you question everything you thought you knew about what's really happening above our heads. From a weather observer's unlikely friendship with chalk-white aliens at a secret base to Brazilian Air Force documentation of blood-draining UFO attacks, these stories span continents and dec…

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17: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Old Stinker, Baba Yaga & the Ozark Howler 42:25

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This week we're exploring the lore around Old Stinker, Baba Yaga & the Ozark Howler from Yorkshire, Slavic and North American 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…

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608: Peru's Most Terrifying Mystery | The Face Peelers 31:09

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In 2023, something began hunting people in the remote Amazon village of San Antonio de Pintuyacu. Witnesses described seven-foot beings in black armor with glowing yellow eyes, hovering on disc-shaped platforms, hunting for human faces. Fifteen-year-old Talia barely escaped when two tried to peel the skin from her face with a laser device. She hear…

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How Did Jerry Lawson Change the Course of Video Gaming? 10:19

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In the 1970s, Jerry Lawson was instrumental in creating the first cartridge-based video game console and the first digital joystick -- and he did it as one of the only Black engineers in Silicon Valley at that time. Learn about Lawson and the Fairchild Channel F in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com…

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The Mysteries of Corkuparipple Creek 17:41

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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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Why Is Glass Transparent? 9:01

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Glass windows are as solid as the materials that surround them, yet they let light through. Learn the physics of why glass can be so transparent -- and why it took humans thousands of years to create totally clear glass -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/question404.htm See omnystudio.com/list…

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#404: Malevolent Mud Mermaids Of Indiana 1:03:12

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On the cusp of the 20th century, a group of horrified Hoosiers claimed to have encountered something utterly unexpected lurking in the murky, mud-filled depths of the paranormally plagued Ohio River; a group of vicious, quasi-reptilian humanoids that locals swiftly christened: “Mud Mermaids”. The Cryptonaut Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c…

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Episode 17 - Horror on the Hawkesbury - The Australian Genocide - Part 1 1:36:20

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Today we're talking about the genocide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is intended as the first in a multi-part series. To learn more about the Aboriginal Massacres Project see here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2019/mar/04/massacre-map-australia-the-killing-times-frontier-wars Please see Bluesky …

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BrainStuff Classics: Should We Retest Licensed Drivers Periodically? 7:03

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Although some driving skills can deteriorate with age, experienced drivers tend to be the safest drivers. To an extent. Learn when and how experts think drivers should be retested in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/auto-safety-testing/should-licensed-drivers-be-tested-peri…

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How Did President Jimmy Carter Work? 10:25

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As a U.S. President, Jimmy Carter championed education and renewable energy as keystones of a healthy nation. Outside of office, he helped other nations grow democracy, built afforadable housing with his own hands, nearly eradicated guinea worm disease -- and still found time to teach Sunday school. Learn about Jimmy and Roselynn Carter in this epi…

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16: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Bean Nighe, the Owlman & Wendigo 40:27

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This week we're exploring the lore around Bean Nighe, Owlman & Wendigo from Scottish, Cornish and Algonquian 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 wit…

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Why Are Truffles So Expensive? 10:27

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Truffles are fungi that grow underground, are almost exclusively foraged, and taste best extremely fresh. Learn about truffle biology, truffle flavoring, and truffle crime in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/truffles.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Do Alligator Snapping Turtles Work? 7:25

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This positively prehistoric-looking freshwater turtle is the largest in North America -- and it catches fish by wiggling a worm-like lure. Learn more about alligator snappers in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/alligator-snapping-turtle.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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#403: E.S.M.B. Listener Stories Part 38: Ghosts, Ghouls And A Jawless Dog From Hell 1:10:04

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From a kindhearted spirit tucking in a farm kid on a cold Washington night, to a reeking, rotting canine corpse haunting a California townhouse, and finally to a jealous Tennessee entity that hums, laughs, and floods rooms with blinding light—three firsthand encounters reveal the paranormal at its most tender, terrifying, and downright bizarre. The…

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15: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Bake Kujira, Hoop Snake & Bloody Bones 33:24

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This week we're exploring the lore around Bake Kujira, Hoop Snake & Bloody Bones from Japanese, American and English 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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607: Asteroid Apophis is Coming | Ground Zero: California 54:01

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On April 13, 2029, an asteroid named Apophis will pass closer to Earth than our communication satellites. For the first time in human history, millions of people will watch a mountain-sized space rock race across the night sky. NASA says we're safe, but Apophis is just the beginning. Scientists estimate 25,000 city-killer asteroids cross Earth's or…

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#402: Hell On Ice Part 2: The Terrible Truth 1:22:24

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In the 1990’s, a military doctor found himself serving in one of the most remote outposts on Earth: McMurdo Station, Antarctica. It would be during his 11-month stint that the doctor’s worldview would be shattered by a stupefying series of disclosures involving colossal kaiju, international intrigue, mad science, black budget genetic atrocities, ar…

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4: CIR CELEBRITY HAUNTINGS 8:40

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[email protected] send me your emails on your spooky storiesBy Creepin’ it Reels in Da Field

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14: A Tavernkeepers guide to - Nixie, Manananggal & Jorogumo 35:21

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This week we're exploring the lore around Nixie, Manananggal & Jorogumo from Scandinavian, Filipino and Japanese 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 16 - How seven million dead seals built Aussie capitalism 54:16

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Today we're talking about how a group of plucky eighteenth century colonists including emancipist trader Simeon Lord built Australian capitalism…but clubbing seven million seals to death. Please see Bluesky for a full bibliography @deadbunyipsociety Credit: Intro/Outro music "Harold Hold" by Bluebottle Kiss, (c) 2006…