The Zest Is History Podcast
1) The Emu War - The Feathery Army Machine Guns Couldn't Take Down
IT'S A SEASON FINALE!!! For our final ep of season 1, Mel takes Josie through the infamous Emu War, when emus dominated the Aussie army and its new, fancy machine guns. **If you would like to skip the...Show More
2) The Strawberry Needle Spiking Incident: A Very Fruity Mystery
Josie takes Mel all the way back to 2018, when needles started showing up stuck into strawberries all across Australia. **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 29 mins and 40...Show More
3) Whiskey Au Go Go Fire: Secrecy Surrounds One Of Australia's Worst Tragedies
This week, Mel tells Josie the tragic story of Brisbane's Whiskey Au Go Go fire, and the corruption and intrigue that was behind it. **If you would like to skip the catch-up chats, head straight to 18...Show More
Whiskey Au Go Go Fire: Secrecy Surrounds One Of Australia's Worst Tragedies
1:02:13 | Sep 19th, 2024
4) Emergency Mini Episode: Dave Grohl
Even though this has nothing to do whatsoever with a) Australia or b) history, Mel and Josie just love to yap and obviously needed to gasbag about Dave Grohl's announcement of his illegitimate child I...Show More
5) Heath Ledger: The Life & Death Of An Icon Taken Way Too Soon
For some reason, Josie has decided to punish herself by telling Mel all about Aussie actor, heartthrob and icon Heath Ledger. Yes, there are tears. **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, hea...Show More
6) Fisher's Ghost: Brat Summer (Revenge Beyond The Grave Edition)
Is this the most unhinged episode of All Aussie Hour and its past iterations yet? Maybe. A very hungover Mel tells Josie about Fisher's Ghost, a ye olde tale about a man who gets murdered and then doe...Show More
7) Sydney 2000 Olympics, Part 2: Thorpey, Fatso & Alarmingly Small Outfits
In the epic final part of our Aussie Sports Extravaganza, Josie covers Part 2 of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 25 mins! Join the ALL A...Show More
8) Sydney 2000 Olympics, Part 1: That Chaotic Opening Ceremony
Happy Olympics Season, Zesties! This week we start our two-parter on the Sydney 2000 Olympics, with Mel kicking things off and taking you through winning the bid, the lead-up and THAT opening ceremony...Show More
9) The Matildas: The Record-Breakers Formerly Known As The “Female Socceroos”
Continuing our Aussie Sports Extravaganza, this week Josie takes Mel through the incredible and inspiring history of THE MATILDAS! **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 27 m...Show More
The Matildas: The Record-Breakers Formerly Known As The “Female Socceroos”
1:39:31 | Jul 15th, 2024
10) Cathy Freeman: Olympic Champ, 8th Fastest Woman In The World, General Legend
This week Mel takes Josie through the incredible life and achievements of Queen of Australia Cathy Freeman! **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 15:10! Join the ALL AUSSIE ...Show More
Cathy Freeman: Olympic Champ, 8th Fastest Woman In The World, General Legend
1:03:47 | Jul 8th, 2024