Curious Campbelltown Podcast

Curious Campbelltown Podcast

Join host Andrew Allen and his guests as they explore Campbelltown and it's rich and sometimes curious history

Campbelltown has a long, interesting and sometimes strange history. This podcast uncovers stories that contribute to its quirky reputation. From the legend of Fisher’s Ghost to Campbelltown’s own “Saving Private Ryan” war story, Curious Campbelltown will take you on a journey of discovery into the town’s colourful past.

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Mandy Perrin-Her Story

Best known for being the editor of the Macarthur Chronicle, Mandy talks of local journalism, being one of the first intake of girls at Hurlstone Agricultural High and how she sees Campbelltown's future among other topics.

Koshigaya Kinship

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Campbelltown/Koshigaya Sister City relationship. Andrew Allen chats to David Symonds and Onyx Holmes about their special connections with Koshigaya, Japan.

John Skandalis

Rugby League and Wests Tigers legend John Skandalis discusses the struggles he encountered growing up, his love of Campbelltown and that wonderful night in 2005 when his beloved Tigers captured the NRL premiership.

Murder and Mayhem

One for all true crime lovers! Well-known true crime author Amanda Howard discusses famous criminals connected to Campbelltown, such as Ivan Milat and the Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer.
*Contains discussion of a graphic and disturbing nature. Listener discretion is advised.

Digging Up the Past

In this episode our library’s local studies team uncovers some of Campbelltown’s rich and quirky history. There is talk of the night an ape terrorised cinema goers, a man who is descended from not one but two of the leading protagonists in the Fisher’s Ghost story many other tales.

Making a difference

Andrew Allen talks with Former Police Commissioner and Campbelltown resident Ken Moroney about his incredible career.

A Man of Colours

Andrew Allen talks to long-time Menangle Park resident, Gary Seddon about old-time local eccentric Tom Cooper in this Curious Campbelltown Podcast.

For King And Country podcast

Andrew Allen talks to local author Lauren Hokin about the experiences of our local troops and nurses in WWI in this Curious Campbelltown Podcast

Proud Campbelltonian - Jim Marsden

Andrew Allen talks to Jim Marsden, Senior Partner of Marsdens Law Group, a proud Campbelltonian in this Curious Campbelltown Podcast

All things Fred podcast

Andrew Allen talks to local author Jeff McGill about his spooky tails and more in this Curious Campbelltown Podcast

For the Love of History

Fran Musico Rullo, a well-respected history teacher at St. Patrick's College talks about her Italian heritage and of the fascinating local history she and her pupils have uncovered.

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