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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2025 · 18 MIN

Surgery Tales & Emu Fails: A Wild Ride

from That's A Free Bee

We're diving into the hilariously bizarre world of the Emu War, where Australia took on a feathered foe that turned out to be tougher than expected. That’s right, 20,000 emus wreaked havoc on wheat farms, and in a case of misjudged bravado, the military was called in to save the day armed with machine guns and a plan that quickly spiraled into chaos. From guerrilla tactics executed by the emus to the military’s disastrous attempts at ambush, the story unfolds like a comedy of errors that leaves us both puzzled and amused. Alongside this absurd historical escapade, I’ll also share my recent wrist surgery saga and sprinkle in some gems of wisdom from children that are sure to tickle your funny bone. So, sit back, relax, and let’s explore the lessons from this wild chapter in history and some light-hearted moments from life!If you want even more then head to fluxo.media to see all my stuff and join That’s A Free Bee Plus.For only £4 a month you get:The members only feed, This includes the Pre Show and the Post Show, both include extra content that’s not in the final show.First access to specials.Members only discord.You get to be one of the first to support a new upand coming show, when I’m the next big thing you can say “I was there from the start” 🤣Keywords for YouTube:Emu War, Australian history, absurd military conflicts, emu facts, military failures, Great Depression Australia, farming challenges, humor in history, bizarre wars, children’s wisdom, surgery recovery, wrist surgery, machine guns in history, guerrilla tactics, Australian wildlife, historical anecdotes, military operations, humorous podcast episodes, parenting advice, health and recovery tips

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