Kels gone bush - The Podcast

When Corey was left in charge of the family home while his parents were on holiday he did what a lot of teenagers do and threw a party. The problem was he did it via Myspace and the invite went viral. Even Machine Gun Kelly heard about it afterward ( and thought it was the epitome of Australian culture ). Today's episode covers what happened next and what Corey is up to these days. Ninja Warri...

By now , everyone in Australia would have heard about the tragic deaths of three people who unknowingly ingested death cap mushrooms. What we don't know is if the poisoning was done on purpose. Throw in an estranged husband who himself was poisoned last year and its not looking very good for Erin Patterson , the woman at the centre of this mystery. For updates , feedback and story suggestions...

A couple of weeks ago , a bloke was swimming in Wangi Falls , NT when he was attacked by a saltwater crocodile . All hell broke loose and 80 or so people rushed for the waters edge , some people getting stuck on rocks while waiting for the croc to piss off. Luckily for the man who was bitten , it was just a little love bite and he had a few scratches on his arms and back according to reports . The...

Australians are known for their love of the great outdoors , from the snow to the surf there is always some kind of adventure to get the old adrenaline pumping. But , as they say most things in Australia want to kill you. They also say what doesn't kill you , makes you stronger. Today's episode covers that theory , as I bring you a few stories of survival against the odds. Crack a beer and join me...

Mini episode I had to do a breif ep on the bloke from Sydney who was found stranded in the Pacific Ocean. I will update the story as more info comes in ( I'm waiting for 60 minutes to do a special haha ) Also , after the outro there's a little life update for anyone who's interested and of course , what's coming up for Kel's Gone Bush Here is a link to my Tony Higgins episode :...

Living in the Top End of Australia there was never a dull moment . This was largely due to the massive crocodile population that provided a bottomless pit of content for the NT News . When I started my blog , they featured on every second post and my one and only published book includes crocs in gthe title . So I guess they've helped me out with content over the years and today is one of my fa...

How can I host a podcast based on Aussie stories and characters and not do an episode on boxing legend Fred Brophy . Fred was born a showman , and to this day runs the last Australian boxing tent - a travelling troupe of boxers who challange the locals for a turn in the ring for prize money . Anyone with a ticket sober enough can join in . Buit thats not the only form of entertainment - over the y...

Its been quite a while since I decided to take some time off to look after our newest member of our fam , Jack . However , when the news broke about the lions escaping Taronga Zoo , I knew it was time to return from my self imposed exile and get back to doing what I love - bringing you guys the craziest , most hilarious and sometimes scary stories from Australia. In todays episode I cover not only...

In 2017 , four inmates escaped Indonesia's notorious Keroboken prison . Indonesian police were confidant they would have them back in prison within days . Four years later , two of the men are still on the run leaving the police , media and the world baffled as to where they could be . One of the men , Perth local Shaun Davidson has been sending both the police and the media cheeky clues via Faceb...

Pheasant's nest bridge is the highest bridge in NSW. But that's not all its famous for . Disappearances , murder and naked people gone wild are just some of the stories I cover in today's brief (but crazy) episode .   Join Kel's Gone Bush the FB group here :  https://www.facebook.com/groups/289699848662709   You can also find me : Insta : https://www.instagram.com/kelsgonebush/ FB Page : https://w...

Coober Pedy - It might be a remote town smack bang in the middle of the desert but the town has certainly seen it's fair share of both famous and infamous people over the years . From Billy Connelly to Latvian born soldier turned croc hunter turned Opal miner Crocodile Harry and the USA Speedway community  , it seems this little Opal Mining town attracts people worldwide. And that's before you sta...

When Melissa Caddick went missing the day after being raided by ASIC for fraud allegations , the story quickly became national news .   At first , it looked like she might have taken the money she had allegedly swindled from friends and family and done a runner before the police got hold of her passport. But when body parts started washing up on the coast of NSW , the theories surrounding her disa...

The Adelaide River is one of the most crocodile infested rivers in the world . Some of these croc's are so big they are often described as monster croc's.  In today's episode though , the monsters have two legs and walk on land . In fact , their crime was so awful it seems even the crocodiles weren't having any part in it. The day Phu Ngoc Trinh and Ben Mclean met at high school was the start of a...

Anyone that knew me in the first 28 years of my life is going to look at this title and go ' Kel's gone mad"  ( And they would be right , but that has nothing to do with spiders ) After living out bush a few years back , Huntsman spiders went from being the stuff of nightmares , to 'oh well at least its not a snake'. So when a baby Huntsman took up residence in my laundry , I didn't object . I wat...

Kel's back from holidays and high on life !! ( and a sh*tload of caffeine)  The trip away brought back 'Ghosts of Motels past' . Tune in to listen to Volume #1 of the shittest motels in Australia. Feel free to contact Kel's Gone Bush on Insta or Facebook if you have your own horror story to add and it will be featured in Volume #2  You can find me .... https://www.facebook.com/KelsGoneBush https:/...

From what could be described as a scene from the movie 'The Hangover' two Welsh tourists woke up to find a Penguin in their hotel room on the Gold Coast without any recollection of how it got there. Until they checked Facebook and saw they had a grand old time at Seaworld the night before .  Meanwhile , in Sydney one blokes morning went downhill after he crashed into a few cop car's. Once they fin...

The Legendary Monte Cristo Homestead has a dark past . Some say its the most haunted house in Australia. Built on a hill , looking over the town of Junee , NSW , to the kids in town its the classic haunted house on the hill. Whether or not it is actually haunted is subject to opinion. But no one can deny the house has quite a history ! In todays episode I take a look at the stories surrounding thi...

In the heart of the Adelaide River , NT is a tiny little Island where you can relax , drink beer and eat Croc Balls. Pull up a seat and crack a beer while I bring you all the info - how to get there , what to expect and why its not recommended for 'snowflakes' ( or Karen from Brighton ) For more crazy stories about outback Australia my book 'Skimpy' is available here : https://www.hachette.com.au/...

Todays episode is a special tribute to a bloke named Tony Higgins who , a week after battling the rough seas of South Australia and winning , has become lost at sea again. No matter what anyone has to say , Tony lived on his own terms and was a tough old sailor who followed his heart no matter what. Tribute to Tony : https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/david-penberthy-i-cant-help-but-admir...

Only in 2020 could Humpback Whales get stuck in a croc infested river in Kakadu , NT . For a start , they have no business being in the area as they should be well and truly on their way to Antarctica by now . But hey , not much surprises me at the moment ! Join me as I give you the update on how they are going and what the plan is to get them out of there - I will do another update in a few days...

Are you sick of the Government telling you what to do ? Do what Aussie wheat farmer Leonard Casley did and start your own country !  Unhappy with production quotas being imposed by the government , Leonard renamed himself Prince Leonard , donned a robe and some jewels , created a flag and a new currency and voila , he was now Prince Leonard of the Principality of Hutt River . He even got a letter...

Outback WA is often referred to as the Wild West and this documentary by Peter Gleason dives right into the wild side of remote pubs. Located 50 kms west of Gold mining town Kalgoorlie sits the tiny town of Coolgardie , a self confessed ghost town of the Goldfields . The Denver Hotel is one of its main attractions , along with the local swimming pool. The doco is centred around the Denver Hotel ,...

Dan Morgan went by many names but Mad Dog was probably the best that described him. Not as well known as Ned Kelly , but he probably should be. Mad Dan started out with petty crime before graduating to highway robbery and home invasions. His hold ups were almost theatrical and usually ended badly. Pour yourself a drink and join me as I tell you the tale of Australia's most insane bushranger. For m...

Life as a receptionist booking out Adult Entertainment in Australia's number one party hotspot was lots of things - boring wasn't one of them . In this episode I go into the ups and downs of booking Showgirls and waitresses , the way the industry has evolved with social media , my experience 'crossing over to the other side' annnnnnnd at around the 28 minute mark I do get a bit heated on my opinio...

It's no secret I have a slight obsession with Crocodiles ( and pretty much everything else from the Topend ) so today I thought I'd share some of my favourite croc stories, including the fight over which state can claim bragging rights over the biggest living croc in captivity , to a lady who lives with crocodiles in her living room. I also try and explain the difference between Saltwater crocodil...