The Betoota Advocate Presents

Season 1

Australia's oldest newspaper, The Betoota Advocate, lifts a lid on this country's most outrageous yarns. In this season The Betoota Advocate looks at the Super League War, The Fine Cotton Affair, Hillsong and the Cronulla Riots.

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S1 E1 - The Hillsong Story: Houston We Have A Problem
June 13, 2023
44min
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In this episode The Betoota Advocate explores the rise and fall of Hillsong founder, Brian Houston. Clancy and Errol attempt to show how an unremarkable pastor could become the leader of one of the world's biggest mega-churches.
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S1 E2 - Murdoch V Packer: The Super League War
June 20, 2023
48min
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In this episode, The Betoota Advocate tells us what really went down as billionaires Rupert Murdoch and Kerry Packer went to war over rugby league in the 1990s. It was the battle for a game that almost destroyed the game itself.
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S1 E3 - The Cronulla Riots
June 27, 2023
47min
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In this episode, The Betoota Advocate explores the 2005 Cronulla Riots, widely regarded as our 'day of shame'. Clancy and Errol study the causes of the riots, namely racism, testosterone, shock jocks, alcohol and heat.
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S1 E4 - Australia's Biggest Racing Scandal: Fine Cotton
July 4, 2023
45min
13+
In this episode The Betoota Advocate explores the biggest gambling scandal in Australia's history. It's a story that involves corrupt cops, crooks and a can of spray paint.
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