Best Matthew Castle Podcasts (2025)

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The Walled Garden by Fiona Moore (audio) 40:32

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This episode features "The Walled Garden" written by Fiona Moore. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/moore_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday July 22nd, 2025 1:57:09

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Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Husband of Eileen White speaks out as teenager pleads guilty 7:21

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The husband of the murder victim, Eileen White, joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss Adult Crime Adult Time as the teenager accused of the crime pleaded guilty today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Monday July 21st, 2025 1:55:55

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Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Greens co-founder kicked from party over 'transphobic' comments 11:46

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Queensland Greens co-founder Drew Hutton has been officially expelled from the party. The decision reflects their stance that trans rights are non-negotiable human rights. Hutton told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, "I spent a good deal of my time in the 70s and 80s fighting for free speech in Queensland, nd now I find that after fighting a right-wing…

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Is this the solution to Queensland's housing crisis? 13:25

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Firm Foundations is a social enterprise that began earlier this year, aimed at unlocking underutilised land to build affordable housing. CEO of Firm Foundations, Rebecca McDonald, told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, "little bits of empty land that have just been kind of forgotten and unused... they're sitting in every suburb." "We need to rethink hou…

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Jason Matthews, Friday July 18th, 2025 2:35:26

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Listen to Jason Matthews filling in for Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Time For Chaos S3 | E2 – Fearful Symmetry 2:17:55

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The Mystery Squad may have a new member as they arrive in Shanghai and resume the investigation. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/JRB7dNbnobQ For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chaosium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with c…

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Pauline Hanson warns against Labour's "Sneaky" YouTube ban 11:47

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The Albanese government, after already pushing through its under-16 social media ban, is now quietly trying to add YouTube to that list. Senator Pauline Hanson joined Jason Matthews to discuss the matter, saying she believes banning YouTube and other social media takes away free speech and parents' rights, seeing it as the government trying to cont…

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gamesTM vs Edge (with Matthew Handrahan) 2:04:28

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Former gamesTM features editor Matt Handrahan is our guest this week. Having spent a decade working on GamesIndustry.biz, he's now Portfolio Director at Kepler Interactive. The most recent game he worked on? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which you might have heard of. This episode, though, gets into the far more important business of discussing the …

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Gatewalkers Episode 94 – Scrapegoats 1:55:36

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Reality crumbles around the heroes as they try to survive a new nightmare. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/ZOOm86cqY1Q This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switch to Foundry Virtual Tabletop at…

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Jason Matthews, Thursday July 17th, 2025 2:35:57

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Listen to Jason Matthews filling in for Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Not a dry eye in the 4BC studio: Thelma's update 8:57

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Jason Matthews and the 4BC studio followed up with Thelma, the 84-year-old, after promising to contact the Main Roads department to stop her from being evicted from her home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Youth crime sparks "Castle Law" push: Queenslanders seek right to protect homes 8:27

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A parliamentary petition advocating for "Castle Law" in Queensland has rapidly gained over 42,000 signatures in less than two weeks. Hinchinbrook MP and Katter's Australian Party deputy leader, Nick Dimento, joined Jason Matthews to discuss how this is a response to frustration from people trying to defend their homes against youth crime. See omnys…

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EXCLUSIVE | School says no parents in the playground 10:25

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A Sunshine Coast father reached out to 4BC Drive after his sons' Primary School barred them from having a kick of a footy before school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Jason Matthews, Wednesday July 16th, 2025 2:35:35

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Listen to Jason Matthews filling in for Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Glass Cannon Radio #25 – Seth Skorkowsky/Project Hail Mary/D&D's Dark History 2:16:33

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Jared and Joe welcome friend of the Network Seth Skorkowsky to discuss Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, the birth of RPGs, and our philosophical stances on spoilers. 0:00 Intro 7:20 Project Hail Mary 1:03:00 Spoilers 1:26:00 RPG History 1:52:30 Obscure Obsession 2:07:00 Listener Award Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/y99hHUx6P6c Access exclu…

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The Main Roads department evicts an 84-year-old and her autistic son for Christmas 2:46

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An 84-year-old woman who cares for her autistic son is losing her home as the Mains Road department refuses to renew her lease after 18 years. Thelma told Jason Matthews on 4BC Drive that she has until December 7th, but has nowhere to go and fears they will be living in a tent by Christmas because she can't afford housing on her pension. See omnyst…

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Jason Matthews, Tuesday July 15th, 2025 1:55:53

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Listen to Jason Matthews filling in for Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Rise in aggressive behaviour in swans on the Gold Coast 8:44

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Wildlife experts are warning of a rise in aggressive behaviour from swans at popular Gold Coast spots such as Labrador and Paradise Point. Amy Wregg from Wires Wildlife Rescue joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Drive to discuss how to help and safely avoid swans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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'No more excuses, it’s time to clean house:' Jason Matthews on CFMEU's missing millions 4:00

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Staggering revelations from the CFMEU in Queensland include millions in unexplained cash, missing property contracts, quadrupled supplier payments, and a secretive $7.7 million inter-branch transfer. Jason Matthews shared his perspective on 4BC Drive, saying, "If a union can secretly shift millions of dollars, lose track of property contracts, and …

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Victims group slams "soft" sentence for teen offender 12:18

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A 16-year-old perpetrator received an eight-month prison term despite facing 52 new charges and numerous previous convictions. Lindy Atkinson from Victims First joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Drive to discuss the recent sentencing and the severity and volume of the offenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Enter the GCN Gauntlet 1:34:39

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Iconic GCN heroes battle against nearly impossible odds in GCN Gauntlets! Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Kate Stamas, Jared Logan, and Sydney Amanuel each selected a character from Network history, and Joe O'Brien ran them through an extreme Pathfinder 2E encounter to see who would come out on top. Think you can beat the GCN Gauntlet? Go to glassc…

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Broncos forward Jack Gosiewski brings Chargrilled Charlie's to Brisbane 13:11

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Broncos forward Jack Gosiewski and partner Avalon McRae have decided to bring legendary Sydney chicken restaurant Chargrilled Charlie's to Brisbane. Gosiewski joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Drive to talk about balancing life running a new business, and playing for the Broncos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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'Genuine remorse is yet to be seen': Home invasion victim reacts to offender sentence 15:29

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Back in January, a Queensland police officer and his family fell victim to a home invasion. On Friday, the sentence for one member of that group was handed down. Victim Bec Musgrave told Jason Matthews on 4BC Drive, "There was a pre-sentence statement that he was allowed to provide to the magistrate, where he did express some remorse. But whether t…

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Jason Matthews, Monday July 14th, 2025 1:56:02

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Listen to Jason Matthews filling in for Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Time For Chaos S3 | E1 – Batter My Heart 2:22:42

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The rites of the Brotherhood of the Black Pharaoh at Misr House leave the investigators shattered. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/ySAIco0SE7s For a limited time, use code "TFC2" to save 15% on Cthulhu products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chaosium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with cod…

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Jason Matthews, Friday July 11th, 2025 1:42:16

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Listen to Jason Matthews filling in for Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Live Aid at 40: Gavin Wood remembers Oz for Africa 12:39

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This Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, a ground-breaking global concert event held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. To commemorate this incredible day, Gavin Wood, the voice of Countdown, joined Jason Matthews to reminisce about Australia's contribution to the Oz for Africa concert…

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'Other big cities are doing this. Why aren’t we?': Jason Matthews proposes regulating Airbnb's 5:15

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With the Olympics approaching, short-term rentals and Airbnb's are flooding the Brisbane housing market. Jason Matthews shared his possible solutions surrounding regulating short-term accommodations sharing: "If we don’t start making changes now, the big question won’t be 'Where are you watching the Games?' It’ll be: “Where the hell am I supposed t…

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The Art of Video Game Character Customisation (with Jen Simpkins) 1:58:49

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A delightfully unusual episode with a guest we like a lot. Matthew Castle lore fans are in for a treat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gatewalkers Episode 93 – Owl's Moving Castle 1:37:00

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As their journey nears the Crown of the World, strange phenomena seem to dog at the heels of the party's every move. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/8heQzsKjDGY⁠ This episode was sponsored by Foundry VTT and Norse Foundry. See why tabletop gamers everywhere have made the switc…

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FULL SHOW: listen back to 4BC Drive with Jason Matthews, Thursday July 10th, 2025 1:55:53

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Listen to Jason Matthews filling in for Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 4BC

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Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says Labour allowed CFMEU's behaviour to escalate 13:44

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A 45-page report commissioned by the CFMEU's administrator revealed a deeply disturbing culture of violence and intimidation within the Queensland branch, particularly impacting women and children. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie told Jason Matthews that the Labour government removed all precautions the Liberal National Party had put in place saying,…

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'It is not a natural part of aging': The unheard truths of Dementia 13:11

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Based on current population trends, the number of people living with dementia could double within the next two decades. Executive Director of Dementia Australia, Dr Kaele Stokes told Jason Matthews on 4BC Drive, "The person is still the person that they've always been. It's just that their way of being able to express themselves might be slightly m…

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Glass Cannon Radio #24 – Superman (2025)/Superhero RPGs/Andor Finale 2:10:11

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Jared and Joe discuss the upcoming release of James Gunn's Superman as well as some of Gunn's best films. Plus, a review of some great superhero RPGs, the final season of Andor with special guest Skid Maher, and a few obscure obsessions. 0:00 Intro15:00 Superman 202537:45 James Gunn1:10:00 Superhero RPGs1:37:30 Andor Season 2 Watch the video here: …

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Ascension Part 8 – Phantom Punch (Toronto) 2:17:57

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At a feast to celebrate the Prince's visit, a heinous act rouses restless spirits. Watch the video here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/eryS3FOiFFU Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0⁠⁠⁠⁠. Access exclusive podcasts, a…