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Forgotten Australia

Michael Adams
Forgotten Australia
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  • Forgotten Australia

    Australia's Forgotten Serial Maniacs

    24/05/2026 | 49 mins.
    In 1837, three cold-blooded killers committed a series of bloody outrages that left nine people dead. Two of these murderers were to face their own gruesome fates. But, in an ironic twist, the third would be legally untouchable despite all the victims he'd shot and axed.

    Support Forgotten Australia for ad-free early episodes, exclusive bonus episodes and the chance to win prizes in the special edition trivia episodes.
    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia
    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia

    Email: [email protected]
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  • Forgotten Australia

    True Crime Classic: The Botanic Gardens Massacre

    23/05/2026 | 35 mins.
    A True Crime Classic from the Forgotten Australia archives: Just over 100 years ago, Australia suffered one of the world's first random mass shootings when a man went berserk with a rifle in Melbourne’s 1924 Botanic Gardens Massacre. The public was panicked for as long as he evaded the massive manhunt. Then came the copycat shooter...

    This episode was first released in Season One, way back in 2018.
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  • Forgotten Australia

    Aussie History Trivia Quiz #1 – Wild Robots, Serial Killers & Freddo Frogs

    21/05/2026 | 41 mins.
    Serial killers! Chocolate animals! Robot chaos!
    They’re all part of the first-ever Aussie History Pod Trivia Quiz.
    Three rounds. 30 questions. Just like pub trivia!
    So, how well do you know your Aussie history?

    Play along by yourself or play against mates!
    There’s a free downloadable answer sheet at: www.forgottenaustralia.com

    PLUS: supporters automatically hear the Bonus Expert Round. Answer the questions for a chance to win $100 cash and copies of my books!
    You can use a free trial that gives you a week’s access.
    Become a supporter at:
    patreon.com/forgottenaustralia
    apple.co/forgottenaustralia

    Enjoy the show?
    Leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. Or let me know via email:
    [email protected]

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  • Forgotten Australia

    Shoot to Kill – How an Aussie Won the Worst 'Olympic' Event Ever Held

    17/05/2026 | 32 mins.
    Donald Mackintosh was the world’s best shooter and in 1900 in Paris he won what is still the most shocking sporting event ever associated with the Olympic Games. Did he really win gold? Why is that the least controversial thing about his claim to fame?

    Plus: the first Aussie History Pod Trivia Quiz episode is coming this Thursday test how much you know about the way were were!
    Everyone can play along with the general-release version.
    But Apple and Patreon supporters will hear a special edition episode of the Aussie History Pod Trivia Quiz that includes a bonus expert-level round.
    Supporters will be able to submit answers for a chance to win! Be first, second or third with the correct answers to score sweet prizes.
    Listen to this episode for a few more details and be ready on Thursday...

    Forgotten Australia supporters get:
    - early ad-free access to all episodes, including the special edition of Aussie History Pod Trivia Quiz episode with the bonus expert round.
    - exclusive bonus shows
    - a show shout-out

    To access a free trial, use these links and follow the easy steps.
    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia
    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia

    Cancel before the free trial expires and you won’t pay a cent. Continue to support and you’ll pay less than the price of a cup of coffee per month.

    Apple and Patreon supporters will be able to submit answers to the special edition episode of Aussie History Pod Trivia via:
    Email: [email protected]

    All answers sent via this email come directly to me. Personal information will not be used for marketing purposes or shared with any third parties. Winners will be contacted personally
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  • Forgotten Australia

    Talking History – The Wildest Showman

    14/05/2026 | 43 mins.
    Author and music journalist Jeff Apter joins us to discuss his recent book, Lee Gordon Presents: How One Man Changed Australian Life Forever, the first biography of the wild man who not only brought rock ’n’ roll Down Under, but who pioneered so much else, from jazz festivals and strip shows to female roller derby and drive-in burger joints.

    Apple and Patreon supporters get exclusive access to the original short episodes ‘The Big Showman’, a salute to Lee Gordon from Aussie legends, and ‘When Lenny Bruce Got Smashed By Sydney’, about the radical comic’s disastrous tour Down Under for Lee Gordon in 1962.

    To access a free trial, use these links and follow the easy steps. Cancel before the free-trial ends and you won't be charged.

    Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia
    Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia

    Want more original Australian history? Check out my books!
    They’ll Never Hold Me:
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html
    The Murder Squad:
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html
    Hanging Ned Kelly:
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html
    Australia’s Sweetheart:
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html
    Email: [email protected]

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About Forgotten Australia
Bloody crimes, unsolved mysteries, eccentric celebrities, dark events and bizarre happenings: it's all here – the stuff you wish they'd taught you in school!Dive into our strange-but-true history via never-before-told stories, author interviews, weekly flashbacks and the weekly trivia quiz.Forgotten Australia is created and hosted by Michael Adams, author of the acclaimed true crime books The Murder Squad, Hanging Ned Kelly and They'll Never Hold Me. He's also a regular history and true crime commentator on ABC Nightlife and the podcast Australian True Crime.Support Forgotten Australia for a few bucks per month to get ad-free early episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, a show shout-out and the chance to win prizes in the special edition trivia quiz episodes.Get a week's free trial here:Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustraliaApple: apple.co/forgottenaustraliaEmail: [email protected] out my books!They’ll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.htmlAustralia’s Sweetheart:https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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