Wilde Stories is an artistic transmedia project around Oscar Wilde's collection of fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales'. The project brings together Irish artists including composer Michael Gallen and visual artist Felicity Clear, to re-imagine the stories in a broadcast collaboration with RTÉ lyric fm. The series is narrated by actor Robert Sheehan, with readings from Lauren Coe and Brian Gleeson. It is an Athena Media production made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority ...
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Wild: Stories from Western Australia's past
Karli Florisson
True stories from Western Australia's history with host Karli Florisson.
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Series 2: Our stories connect us--threads of tales woven together to create a beautiful tapestry of human history. Our stories, strange as they may be, unite us and inspire hope, shock, awe and/or camaraderie. In Series 2, Lee will be exploring lesser known stories from obscure hometowns and listener submissions. No chatter. Just the wild stories. Series 1: Outlandish and otherworldly tales submitted by listeners! Hosted by Wild Mamas Lee and Kassy, an evidential psychic medium. Submit your ...
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Welcome to Peak Wild! Join myself and a legendary line-up of world leading conservationists, scientists, and explorers in the podcast equivalent of sharing fireside stories out in the bush. Grab a drink, settle in and listen as we take a dive deep into some of the most remarkable, intense, and beautiful stories one might ever hear. All in pursuit of the preservation of our planet. So. Hang tight. Listen Up. Stay Wild Cheers, Zachary Blake Follow me to the wild on instagram @pantheragenera
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C Y O'Connor was a visionary architect whose work transformed Western Australia. He was hard working, far sighted, and courageous, but ultimately, his story is a tragedy. Visit www.wildwapodcast.com for more information, or find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildwastoriespodcast/ for some photos to go with this episode. You can find the…
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In 1933, Western Australia held a referendum on whether or not we should secede from the Commonwealth of Australia. What led up to this moment, and what did the people of Western Australia decide? Visit www.wildwapodcast.com for more details.Karli Florisson
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John Septimus Roe is probably the most influential person in Western Australian history that you've never heard of. He had a huge impact on the way that Western Australia looks today. For more information or references, visit www.wildwapodcast.comKarli Florisson
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In the early days of Western Australia's settlement, the new coastal settlements and towns relied heavily on the coastal mail ships that delivered the mail, brought the news, and did so much more. These ships provided the only way these towns could communicate with the outside world. The coastal shipping service continued on after the telegraph lin…
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In 1979, NASA's space station, Skylab, reentered Earth's atmosphere, breaking up over the south west of Western Australia. Here are the details of that event. For more information about this podcast, including references, check out www.wildwapodcast.com. You can also email me at wildwapodcast@gmail.com I'm on Facebook and Twitter (Just look up Karl…
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WA Inc. was the name given to a political scandal in Western Australia that resulted in two state Premiers going to jail. At the center of it all was Brian Burke, a charismatic reporter turned politician. Listen in for the full story! For more details about sources used in this podcast, visit my website, www.wildwapodcast.com. You can also follow m…
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Rottnest Island has had a long and colourful history, filled with a great deal of tragedy. While these days we know the island as Perth's little holiday destination, filled with cute quokkas, it has been a prison island, a reformatory, and an army barracks, among other things. Listen in to hear the whole story of Rottnest Island. For details about …
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What does a Japanese doomsday cult and a terror attack have to do with a sheep station in the remote outback of Western Australia? Listen to find out! This is the story of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo and their connection with Banjawarn Station. For more information, and to see references for this episode, check out www.wildwapodcast.com…
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This town has been called Australia's most contaminated site, and it has a deadly history. So how did Wittenoom go from being a bustling mining town to having such a tragic past? Listen in to find out. With host Karli Florisson For information about sources used in this podcast, go to www.wildwapodcast.com…
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In 1876, a steamship called the Georgette started to take in water. This story includes the brave rescue of the passengers and crew, as well as some detail about the Bussell family. Go to www.wildwapodcast.com for more detailsKarli Florisson
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Before there were European settlers in Western Australia, there were sealers and whalers operating off our coastline. This episode covers the very long history of sealing and whaling in Western Australian waters, with more than a few digressions along the way. For more information, and for sources that I have used in researching this podcast, visit…
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In 1946, Aboriginal Station workers across the Pilbara went on strike for better wages and conditions. Was the strike successful? Listen in to find out more. Sources available at www.wildwapodcast.comKarli Florisson
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The story of a horse that sparked a gold rush! It's also the story of one of the ordinary families that came from hardships and overcame difficulties, helping to shape our state into what it is today. For more information, and episode notes, see www.wildwapodcast.comKarli Florisson
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A gold rush, a dangerous mine, a short detour to talk about a US President who might have fallen in love with a Kalgoorlie Barmaid, and an amazing rescue that was decades before its time. For sources, go to www.wildwapodcast.comKarli Florisson
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In 1629, the Batavia hit a reef in the Abrolhos Islands, off the coast of Western Australia, with catastrophic consequences. This incident has been called the worst horror story of maritime history. For more information, visit my website www.wildwapodcast.com.Karli Florisson
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Peak Wild: Stories On Earth


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Carl Safina: How Animals Think And Feel
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Join me in conversation with acclaimed author and ecologist Carl Safina
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Join me in conversation with the inspiration for Jurassic Park and most renowned palaeontologist in the world: Dr. Jack Horner We Discuss: -The Real T-Rex -How to bring back Dinosaurs -The Making of Jurassic Park -How to find a Dinosaur -What living in the cretaceous was like -What we can learn from the past…
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In the 1932, a little known military campaign took place in the Western Australian outback. The Great Emu War was short lived - but who was victorious? For a list of the sources that I used to compile this episode, or for more information, go to www.wildwapodcast.com. A short clip showing footage of the Emu War can be found here https://www.youtube…
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James Tyrrell: The Meaning of Wilderness
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Join the conversation with safari guide, naturalist, and photographer - James Tyrrell. This episode we dive into the feeling of the wild, intimate encounters among leopards, and the vibe of the African bush. To connect with James Tyrell: Instagram: @jamotyrrell blog.londolozi.com To visit the Sabi Sands and Londolozi: Londolozi.com…
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Join me in conversation with CEO and Founder of Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson. The globally operated and deeply passionate organisation Sea Shepherd has by in large eliminated 95% of the worlds whaling operations over the last few decades. Now thousands of whales are alive today throughout the worlds oceans, and will remain so. Well into the fut…
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Edith Cowan is featured on our fifty dollar note, as well as having a university and an electorate named after her. But what was significant about her, and what did she achieve? Listen in to hear all about the amazing life of Edith Cowan. For more episode notes and sources for this episode, visit www.wildwapodcast.com…
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Thirty years ago, one of Western Australia's worst ecological disasters occurred when the bulk carrier the Sanko Harvest hit a reef off the coast of Esperance. For more details and the episode notes, visit www.wildwapodcast.com.Karli Florisson
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The Catalpa Rescue was a daring attempt to rescue Irish political prisoners from the notorious Fremantle Prison. More episode notes at www.wildwapodcast.comKarli Florisson
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The Hutt River Province is a little micronation, 500 kilometres north of Perth. How did we end up with a tiny independent province in the middle of the WA outback? And what happened to the province in the end? Visit www.wildwapodcast.com for more information, and for all of the show notes.Karli Florisson
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According to legend, Black Jack Anderson was a pirate who lived off the coast of Western Australia on Middle Island. While there aren't any peg legs, treasure maps, or parrots in this episode, there is plenty of violence, thievery, and scandal. Visit www.wildwapodcast.com for the full show notes on this episode, and a list of references.…
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Wild: Stories from Western Australia's past is a new podcast launching on the 15th of January, 2021.Karli Florisson
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Wild Stories Podcast


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007 // F*cked Up Families
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Whoa is this shit dark! We all have skeletons in our closets and this week, Kassy and Lee help themselves to some fucked up family's creepy closets to drudge up some wild stories! Hold on to your hats for this wild ride!Check out our patreon if you want to help support these gals and ship Kassy off to Ireland for some creepy live recordings at vari…
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006 // Good ol' Hauntings & Deep Thoughts
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This episode dives into both external AND internal hauntings! Lee shares the Bell Witch story and Kassy talks about demonic possessions (she fell down a rabbit hole--oops) before they each read some quick tales. They also get a smidge deep regarding trauma...Just an FYI in case you're not into that sorta thing! All in all, it's a hauntingly good ep…
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005 // Witches...MUAHAHAHA
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Trigger Warning: This episode touches on multiple sensitive topics, including First Nations' dark folklore as well as miscarriage. In this episode, Lee and Kassy read listener submissions--which are intense!--as well as share some interesting local witch stories from their corners of the world. Hurry and listen before they put a spell on you and bo…
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Whoop! This episode focuses on Psychic Premonitions--an area in which Kassy has much experience! She shares some WILD examples of her own psychic premonitions and we also read some truly incredible listener submissions! If only we could have predicted we'd both be slightly under the weather while recording...teehee! Enjoy!…
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Oh boy is Lee excited! This episode is all about ALIENS ALIENS ALIENS! Lee shares some of her crazy connections to ETs and we read some listener submissions you won't even believe (but you have to, because they're REAL)! Enjoy!
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Join us as we share our stories and listener submissions all about sleep paralysis! It's a creeeeepy experience, just like our continued technical difficulties! (but we are trying new software for the next episode so don't give up on us, yet!) :)
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Welcome to Wild Stories Podcast! In this episode, Lee and Kassy get right into it, sharing some of their own ghostly encounters and even experiencing some spirit interruptions! It's TOTALLY SPECIAL! ;)
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Actor Robert Sheehan narrates Wilde Stories, a creative re-imagining of Oscar Wilde through the prism of his fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Stories'. This five part series brings together Irish artists and actors to celebrate and explore the work and life of Oscar Wilde and features interviews with Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland and his bi…
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Actor Robert Sheehan narrates Wilde Stories, a creative re-imagining of Oscar Wilde through the prism of his fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Stories'. This five part series brings together Irish artists and actors to celebrate and explore the work and life of Oscar Wilde and features interviews with Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland and his bi…
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Actor Robert Sheehan narrates Wilde Stories, a creative re-imagining of Oscar Wilde through the prism of his fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Stories'. This five part series brings together Irish artists and actors to celebrate and explore the work and life of Oscar Wilde and features interviews with Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland and his bi…
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Actor Robert Sheehan narrates Wilde Stories, a creative re-imagining of Oscar Wilde through the prism of his fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Stories'. This five part series brings together Irish artists and actors to celebrate and explore the work and life of Oscar Wilde and features interviews with Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland and his bi…
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Actor Robert Sheehan narrates Wilde Stories, a creative re-imagining of Oscar Wilde through the prism of his fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Stories'. This five part series brings together Irish artists and actors to celebrate and explore the work and life of Oscar Wilde and features an interview with Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland. Episode…
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Wilde Stories is a radio project with a difference. An original music composition by young, Irish composer Michael Gallen, animations by artist Felicity Clear and a radio series by Athena Media for RTÉ lyric fm around Oscar Wilde as seen through the prism of his fairytales 'The Happy Prince and other Stories'.…
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A short promo of Brian Gleeson reading 'The Selfish Giant' for Wilde Stories. Wilde stories is an artistic transmedia project based around Oscar Wilde's fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales'. Athena Media brings together Irish creatives, including composer Michael Gallen and visual artist Felicity Clear to re-imagine the stories in a broadc…
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A short promo of Lauren Coe reading 'The Nightingale and The Rose' for Wilde Stories. Wilde stories is an artistic transmedia project based around Oscar Wilde's fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales'. Athena Media brings together Irish creatives, including composer Michael Gallen and visual artist Felicity Clear to re-imagine the stories in …
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A short promo of Brian Gleeson reading 'The Remarkable Rocket' for Wilde Stories. Wilde stories is an artistic transmedia project based around Oscar Wilde's fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales'. Athena Media brings together Irish creatives, including composer Michael Gallen and visual artist Felicity Clear to re-imagine the stories in a br…
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A short promo of Lauren Coe reading 'The Devoted Friend' for Wilde Stories. Wilde stories is an artistic transmedia project based around Oscar Wilde's fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales'. Athena Media brings together Irish creatives, including composer Michael Gallen and visual artist Felicity Clear to re-imagine the stories in a broadcas…
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A short promo of Robert Sheehan reading 'The Happy Prince' for Wilde Stories. Wilde stories is an artistic transmedia project based around Oscar Wilde's fairytales 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales'. Athena Media brings together Irish creatives, including composer Michael Gallen and visual artist Felicity Clear to re-imagine the stories in a broadc…
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