Weird Crap in Australia

Welcome to "Weird Crap in Australia," a podcast hosted by Holly and Matthew, a husband and wife team with a passion for all things strange and unusual in the land down under.

Each episode, Holly, a trained historian, and Matthew, a pop-culture enthusiast, dive into the weird and wacky aspects of Australian history and society. From the colonial era to the present day, they explore topics such as aliens, monsters, ghosts, and true crime, uncovering the stories and legends that have fascinated Australians for generations.

As a social historian, Holly provides a unique perspective on the cultural significance of these strange phenomena, while Matthew brings his expertise in pop-culture to the table, offering insights into how these stories have been portrayed in movies, TV shows, and other media.

With a mix of humor and insight, "Weird Crap in Australia" is the perfect podcast for anyone who loves to explore the oddities and quirks of our world. Join Holly and Matthew as they take you on a journey through the strange and wonderful world of Australia's weirdest stories.

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Did you know a full firefight between MPs and soldiers took place in Central Station (Sydney) in February 1916, and you can still find the bullet holes in the pillars?

Did you know that one of Australia’s convict ships was waylaid by Americans during the aftermath of the American Revolution in 1815?

Did you know we have a dinosaur called Qantassaurus, and that most Australian fossil expeditions of the 1970s and 1980s were sponsored by corporations, rather than the government?

Did you know that the majority of the miners that took part in the Eureka Stockade of 1854 were Chinese, African-American, or from other ‘minority’ groups? And that the Victorian Gold Rush is where Australia learned to love Chinese food?

There’s a lot of history when it comes to this country - even just in the last 200 years - and very little of it is taught in our school systems. We feel that, in order to preserve the past, we have to get it out there into the minds of the present, and hopefully apply those lessons to the future. If you agree, we'd love you to join us.

New episodes release 12pm AEDST/AEST every Monday.

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Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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  • RainMcCoy
    Great fun
    Love these two as they explore everything Australia from the supernatural, true crime and pop culture. They do a great job making the worst events light and palatable. Very interesting and well researched every week.
  • Kari&Dan
    Who doesn’t love Weird Crap?
    We came for Australia and stayed for the weird crap. We love this podcast and subscribe on Patreon. You should, too! Give it a listen.
  • AustralianYankee
    Adorkable Husband Wife Team Drop Some Knowledge
    Love this podcast. A husband wife team recording a podcast from home for fellow nerds like us. Holly does all the research for each episode and Matthew makes dad jokes and goes on long riffs about how terrible Australian journalism and news media is. They cover a broad spectrum of topics ranging from ghost stories to alien sightings to World War II events. 10/10 would recommend.
  • Bruceleefan
    Great commentary and interesting topics
    These two crush it and have a lot of funny and well researched stuff to say about every topic, even as an American I love these two bogans and hope they keep it up
  • Chef Matty G
    Weird crap is great crap! Lol
    I live in the USA and get to listen to lots of different podcasts while at work. This one is by far the most entertaining, zany, and dare I say weird one I get to listen to. I love the hosts back and forth banter and also that I get to learn about strange things happening half way across the globe. And yes Matthew, please keep doing the voices. Sorry Holly...... love this show. Faithful listener always!
  • Jules276368
    Highly entertaining
    This podcast is very well researched and very humorous. Love the husband and wife duo. Highly recommend. Makes me want to travel to good ol down unda.
  • Editjd
    Oh yeah
    Cool
  • Becky Jay 88
    Funny and informative
    You don’t need to be from Australia to appreciate this great podcast. Full of interesting cases and the banter between the two hosts is great!
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