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Jan. 16, 2024

2024 Predictions

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 to all of listeners and to everyone else out there.  Welcome to this our first podcast from yisitso.au for 2024 The idea of making predictions seemed like a good one, however, we didn’t take long before we, Vince and I, veered off...

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Dec. 16, 2023

Reflections of Christmas & New Year

"Welcome to our final podcast for 2023! Can you believe it? We've nearly journeyed through another year, and here we are, celebrating our first six months as podcasters. I'm Paul, joined by Vince, and today, we're diving into the holiday spirit by ta...

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Dec. 5, 2023

Love Triangle Murder

Welcome to Y IS IT SO, where we delve into the intriguing depths of crime mysteries with our favorite Crime Expert, Charlie Bezzina, exploring the chilling tale of the 'Love Triangle Murder' and uncovering the haunting transformation of unsolved case...

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Nov. 13, 2023

Prof. Craig Lynch on Bowel Cancer

This “Y is it so” episode is about awareness of Bowel Cancer and why men have difficulty in talking to their GP about it, and arranging a simple and non invasive check. Men are not the only people who get Bowel Cancer, BUT IT IS MEN, that are most ...

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Oct. 12, 2023

Daniel Andrews Legacy (EX Victorian Premier)

Assessing the Daniel Andrews Legacy: Debts, Contracts, and Taxes & much more.            As Daniel Andrews steps down from his position as Victorian Premier, it's crucial to scrutinize the legacy he leaves behind. The most contentious issues is t...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Charlie Bezzina, Murder in Mortlake

You asked for more of @Charlie Bezzina crime stories and my partner, @Vince Loccisano and I, are pleased to have Charlie with us again, not only to tell us about the 1989 murder of an RSPCA officer at  Mortlake in rural Victoria, but to also explain ...

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Aug. 29, 2023

The Evolution of Television in Australia Part 2

The '70s and '80s brought a cultural revolution to TV screens. Hear how Australian television started reflecting societal changes, embracing diversity, and introducing bold storytelling. Get ready for a nostalgia-packed trip back to the days of mulle...

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Aug. 29, 2023

The Evolution of Television in Australia Part 1

Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane and explore the fascinating world of television in Australia? Join us on our journey as we dive deep into the evolution of TV, from its humble beginnings in 1934 here in Australia, to the captivating scre...

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July 31, 2023

Chat with Charlie Bezzina about serial killer Paul Charles Denyer

Charlie Bezzina, who was one of the leading senior homicide detectives investigating the baby faced serial killer, Paul Charles Denyer, who in 1993 for reason of no other than the thrill to kill, murdered 3 women in and around the Frankston area. In ...

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July 18, 2023

The Voice Referendum Part 1

In this podcast we look for answers to some of these questions Citizens and experts alike find themselves grappling with a myriad of crucial questions about the Voice Referendum that demand thoughtful consideration. One of the foremost queries revolv...

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June 23, 2023

The Carlton FC Constitution Upheaval

Vince details the day the board of the Carlton Football Club wanted to change the constitution.

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