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Bush Yarns
by Scotty Connell
Scotty Connell has one of the most exciting jobs in Australia. Taking intrepid travellers on safari in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia; a place he’s called home since he was a boy. He’s an award winning tour guide, author and adventurer and he knows a thing or two about the bush. With ‘Bush Yarns’ podcast, Scotty chats with local legends and special guests, sharing the spirit of God’s country. Each episode revolves around life changing experiences, bush tucker, interesting animal encounters and plenty more.
Episodes
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TOP END LIVING - GRAHAM ROGERS EP#53
Welcome back to Bush Yarns. We have Top End Local Graham Rogers on this latest EP. He was born in Fremantle in 1944 before moving to Darwin 2 years later. His life revolved around the remote coastal areas and the vast interior. He has been fortunate to have seen and experienced more than most.…
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Scotty’s Gone Walkabout (Not host Scotty, another Scotty). EP #52
Scotty recently met up with Scotty Williams to hear more about his popular YouTube channel and his love for the Aussie bush and its inhabitants. @scottysgonewalkabout is a keen wanderer, adventurer, husband and father to be. This past week he’s been hiking in some of the most epic country the...
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WET SEASON CASTAWAY - BEN BROADY EP #51
The EP we have Ben Broady back on Bush Yarns for the second time. Having just completed his sixth stint as caretaker of the isolated paradise that is the Kimberley Coastal Camp, he shares with us the highs and lows of being so remote for a month solo and what this meaningful opportunity threw at...
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KIMBERLEY ARCHEOLOGY - LEE SCOTT VIRTUE EP #50
This EP Scotty Yarns to Lee who is a leading Kimberley Archeologist. She’s excelled in this space longer than anyone and is very passionate about preservation of Aboriginal culture through her studies of Rock art, language, bush medicines, bush tucker and more. She was a leader in the scientific...
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ULTRAMARATHON BUSHFIRE ~ SCOTTY CONNELL EP #49
The 2011 Ultramarathon bush fire was a disaster. Over 100 competitors in a foot race through the bush from Emma Gorge on the Gibb River Road to Kununurra. Scotty was there from start to finish and in this EP he describes the build up, local area, conditions and the day as it unfolded. We trust...
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REAL BIRCHY ~ BARRA KING, SAM BIRCH #48
The EP Scotty yarns with the “Barra King” Sam Birch about his journey. He’s known these days for his fishing, hunting and tag along tours on Oombulgurri and Home Valley Station, one of the worlds most revered ‘on country’ cultural safaris locations. But first, Sam yarns about his life of drugs,...
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THE GOOD LIFE ~ CARL LINDBERG EP #47
This EP Scotty Yarns with Carl Lindberg about what it’s like going from working as a sparky in remote areas to a Safari guide in the Kimberley, what the Gibb River Road is like right now, how the Fitzroy Crossing bridge is coming along and a general update and some tips from about the Kimberley...
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OOMBI TRAILBLAZER ~ RONNIE MORGAN EP #46
“It’s all about keeping culture alive,” says Ronnie. You want to hear from a true blue authentic Kimberley guide? Well, this is the yarn for you. Ronnie Morgan from ‘Just Over The Hills’ is one cool, calm and composed fella. In this EP we hear all about his life growing up at Oombulgarri…
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KIMBERLEY HIKING ~ MELISSAH ADAMS EP #45
What’s the best way to see the Kimberley? If you have time it’s by foot. There’s absolutely no doubt about that. This week Scotty yarns with intrepid hiker and explorer Melissah Adams. She’s seen more back country than most and is a passionate adventurer who loves nothing more than spending a few...
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COWGIRL BOSS ~ LAURA HAYES EP #44
What a treat it is to hear from Laura Hayes, the beauty beside Christian Hayes (EP #43). Scotty has been lining this bush yarn up for a while but Laura is a tough one to track down amongst the flat out life pace, she thrives in. Laura tells us real yarns from life on the road beside her cowboy...
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PROPER COWBOY ~ CHRISTIAN HAYES
This EP we hear yarns from Christian Hayes. He (along with his wife Laura) is the founder and front man of Hidden Trails By Horseback which operate in both the Kimberley and the Victorian High Country. Christian has been involved in horseback tours in Australia, and also in North America since…
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ULTIMATE CAMPERS ~ DAVID + BRONWYN RODGERS
This EP Scotty yarns to entrepreneurs David and Bronwyn Rodgers. These two have been around the game a while. From Burke and Wills swags, Ultimate Campers, world champion jet sprint racers and heaps more. We hear how it all came to be and how much fun they’re having in their current space. Live...
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BIG DREAMS ~ STEVE GRACE
This EP Scotty caught up with Steve Grace at Haasts Bluff on the edge of the Western desert in the Northern Territory. For those that don’t know, Steve is an Australian country rock and gospel singer-songwriter and musician. His single "Big Dreams" reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Gospel Charts...
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FREEDOM TO GROW ~ AZIE DUNGEE
This EP Scotty Yarns to Azie Dungee who is from the Pamunkey Indian tribe which is well known for having Pocahontas from their neck of the woods. Azie is a seasoned traveller and has been to the Kimberley several times now. For a crust Azie writes comedy tv shows for Netflix and Amazon, one of…
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GO WITH THE FLOW ~ BEN BROADY
It’s been a while in the making, having Kimberley Photographer “Benny Wyndham” (@BenBroady) on Bush Yarns. He and Scotty have been mates for a long time and love any excuse to pull up stumps and have a yarn. This EP we hear all about Ben’s formative years living in Wyndham and what it was like...
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THE JOURNEY OUTBACK ~ SCOTTY + TAMINGA CONNELL.
Ever wanted to explore the Great Central Highway through outback WA and pop out at Uluru? Well, Scotty and Taminga didn’t even now about it until they got caught out in the Kimberley floods and had to do “Australia’s Longest Shortcut.” Over 1000kms of dirt on their 6000 kms + road trip home. They...
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ROCKET RON FREESTONE on Safari.
Ron Freestone has had one of the most interesting lives out of anyone Scotty has ever met. Whilst on safari around the Kimberley for the second round, Scotty and Ron sat down at Aunauyu (Surveyors Pool) to yarn about a few of Ron’s adventures. There’s so many standouts, like pushing a track into...
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BUSH CAMP LIVIN with Matty and Fayth.
This is our first couples podcast and it’s a ripper. Matty and Faith are parked up in the remote North Kimberley at a luxury wilderness lodge where they were caretakers in the last month of the monsoon. From an early age they’ve both travelled extensively throughout Australia and the World. Their...
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CULTURE WITH KOLYA - PT 2
Thank you to all you listeners for the feedback on part 1. Now it’s time for part 2. We trust you’ll enjoy! Cheers Kolya Sampi is a Woolah/Kija man born and raised in the East Kimberley aboriginal community, Doon Doon. He’s grown up working the cattle aspect of the land with his family and is now...
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CULTURE WITH KOLYA - PT 1
Kolya Sampi is a Woolah/Kija man born and raised in the East Kimberley aboriginal community, Doon Doon. He’s grown up working the cattle aspect of the land with his family and is now involved in showcasing his culture alongside his mum Bec within the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) and...
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BOSS WOMAN Larissa Walker of Ellenbrae Station.
There’s a lot of titles that come to mind but Boss Woman is the most fitting we reckon. Larissa Walker is directly responsible for 90% of the Gibb River Roads “scones with jam and cream” consumption. 17000 scones last season which equates to over 100 scones a day going out the door to be exact....
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NEVER GIVE UP with Scotty Connell + BUSH CULTURE with Charlie Evans.
Set on the banks of Danggu Gorge on the Fitzroy River, We’ve got two short episodes for you this time. Firstly, Scotty shares a message he’s learned through all the Covid madness about not giving into fear and learning to grow from challenging times. Secondly we have Charlie Evans who’s working…
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TAMINGA CONNELL ART
This EP Scotty talks to Boss lady Taminga Connell about her art. What began as art therapy became a form of healing and then lead onto shaping her future hopes and dreams. They discuss her recent collaboration with Luke and Sammy Wyllie’s Corsaire aviation team and the detail behind the eternity...
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SLEEPING WITH LIONS Shane Ross Part 2
Part 2 of Scotty’s Bush Yarns podcast with Shane Ross is all about his time in Africa. As we’ve learned already, Shane isn’t someone that will follow the rest of the crowd but will instead dive in head first and discover the real and pure side to the great outdoors. Shane spent some incredible…
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KAYAKING WITH DINOSAURS Shane Ross Part 1
Shane Ross is a unique character to say the least. Expedition leader, Tracker, Bushman, Photographer, Writer and more. After growing up in Cape York amongst the indigenous communities his career in the Bush has taken him all over the world. He spent over 5 years in Africa running his own private...
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STORM CHASER Jordan Cantelo
This EP Scotty Yarns to storm chasing photography guru Jordan Cantelo (@Jordancantelo on Insta). Full sensory overloads are a regular accurance when Jordan is watching the eye of a massive electrical storm coming in hot! Scotty yarns about some of the behind the scenes hectic moments from his...
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TOUGH VICTORIES with Scotty and Taminga Connell.
Financial hardship is such a tough journey, especially when you work hard to make a living. Bush Yarns host Scotty Connell and his wife Taminga recently found themselves in a situation where they weren’t able to keep up with paying their bills due to changes caused by the pandemic and other...
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FRONTIER LIVING Bobby Henggeler
It’s so cool to hear yarns from a young bloke who is in his prime and living his best life. This EP we yarn to Bobby Henggeler. He grew up in one of the worlds most remote and unique locations on Kachana Station. Kachana lies amongst some of the biggest ranges in the Kimberley and landing on the...
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ADVENTURE TV PRODUCER Paul Waterhouse.
Paul Waterhouse is one of Australia’s leading TV producers. Having produced shows for Bear Grylls, Chris Hemsworth, Mr 4x4 himself - Pat Calinan and plenty more. Scotty caught up with Paul behind the scenes on a recent filming mission to hear more about doing what he loves for a living and…
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THE FLYING VET - Peter Letchford
“Rear Admiral” Peter Letchford has been flying around the Kimberley and Northern Territory for 30 years doing what he feels called to do. Working in the beef business, ‘providing a hungry world with food.’ There’s a lot more to Pete and his journey than regular cattle vet work. He yarns with…
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BUSH RANGER Vinnie Antony. Season 2 Bush yarns.
Welcome to season two of Bush Yarns. On today’s show we have Vinnie Antony who spends half the year as an El Questro ranger and the other half doing private safaris along the Wild West Victorian coastline. His knowledge and expertise on the natural world are second to none. Scotty hears some…
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NEW BEGINNINGS with Scotty + Taminga Connell.
Recently Bush Yarns creator Scotty Connell married his long time friend Taminga Connell (Martin/Bedford). It’s been an adventure that’s made perfect sense every step of the way but hasn’t been easy. Liberated, restored, renewed and ready is how they feel but above all blessed is the word. The…
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SALTY WINGS legends Mic Goetze + Jampal Williamson.
What’s it like to have your photo art on the wall of every iPhone on the planet? Jumps and Mic’s story is unlike any other but the fundamentals remain the same. Discover your passion, focus on your strengths, commit and press forward. These guys really are some of the most unique and talented...
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DAIWA BARRA SLAYER Callum Munro.
Daiwa team member and AFC champion angler Callum Munro has a yarn with Scotty about his passion for fishing from an early age, exploring the Kimberley, working as a fishing guide at Home Valley Station, some personal revelations, his recent adventures around the East Kimberley waterways, what it...
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GET BUSHED with stockman, farrier, rodeo champ Uncle Andy Martin (Dadad)
In response to “Boss Drovers” review on Apple Podcasts, Scotty meets up with Uncle Andy who tells yarns about his life in the bush. From Queensland to the Kimberley and every station in between. He’s someone Scotty admires greatly and spends a lot of time alongside. We hope you enjoy! Cheers…
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CRAZY SURFER GUY Jake Osman yarns about surfing ‘The Right.’
Jake Osman is known for surfing some of the worlds craziest waves at ‘The Right’ in South West WA. In the surfing ‘off season’ he’s been living in Halls Creek in The Kimberley for a few years now also. Scotty yarns with Jake about the ins and outs of riding such crazy waves as well as his passion...
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COURAGE SPEAKS with Noongar advocate Michael Khan.
Michael Khan is an aboriginal man who has defied the odds. He’s a surviver of inter generation trauma within his own family and he’s managed to turn his pain to power by serving the community and people that surround him. He’s well know within the Broome Community as the co ordinator of Feed The...
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HUNGRY FOR GOD - Scotty Connell’s fasting week in the bush.
Bush Yarns founder Scotty Connell tells us a of a time in 2019 when he fasted for over a week whilst out exploring the Kimberley. A water and bible only diet filled him with joy spiritually but drained him physically. Prayer and fasting is a way of drawing nearer to Jesus through his word and an...
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NATIONAL TREASURE - Kankawa Nagarra (Olive Knight).
Join Scotty as he yarns with one of Australia’s most unique talents. Born in the desert country under a tree and then being relocated to a mission was some of her earliest memories. Listen to how Kankawa’s journey has taken her to places such as New York, Paris, Toronto and so many more. Hugh...
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PARAMEDIC Sarel DeKoker’s wild journey. ( A continued EP from WET SEASON HIKE, EP 1)
Sarel DeKoker is one of Scotty’s closest mates and you’ll find out why in this EP. There isn’t many people who’ve seen what he’s seen and still have their heads screwed on. In this EP Sarel talks about the home invasion that lead him to move to Australia from South Africa and what it’s like to be…
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KIMBERLEY FAMILY with Mimi Bedford (Gloria Martin).
Gloria is a Gija woman living the dream. She is one of twelve and has hundreds of grandchildren throughout the Kimberley. Her son was the first aboriginal weightlifter to compete at an olympics (Sydney 2000), she has four grandsons currently playing in the AFL and heaps more cool stuff is…
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JARU JAMIE yarns about his passions - family, culture and lots more.
Jamie Elliot has a voice that’s bringing positive change to the Kimberley. He’s a proud Jaru man, a descendant of the regions pioneering pastoral family - the Durack’s, a passionate family man, a courageous voice on issues regarding his land and his people and he’s the Vice Chairman of the...
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BUSH POETRY - Renowned vet Dave Morrell spins a few poems our way.
Kimberley cattle vet Dave Morrell grew up on stations in the desert country between Broome and Kununurra. His career as a vet in the region has had a significant impact on the cattle industry amongst other things. Dave was also the vet in charge of Lord McAlpines ‘Pearl Coast Zoo’ in Broome.…
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GUITAR HERO - Robbo busting some tunes around the campfire for us.
Scotty was having a yarn with Robbo around the campfire, he mentioned that he used to play guitar and was actually pretty good. Lucky Scotty travels with a guitar and was able to see the master craftsman in action. Hidden talents like this one are a real treat out bush. We hope you enjoy.
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WET SEASON ISOLATION with Shane’o. What does over 6 months solo (with bulk deadly animals) go like?
Before I rocked up, Shane’o had spent 6 months and 3 weeks caretaking the Mt Hart Wilderness Lodge in the King Leopold Ranges on the Gibb River Road on his own. So much happens in a Kimberley Wet season of isolation. The place is alive! Be sure to stick this one out to the end, it’s one of…
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CROC ATTACK - Toddy gets munched by a hungry Croc. Heads up - Colourful Language used)
When Toddy went for an arvo fish for some Barra he never expected to spend nearly 30 mins in the mouth of a hungry croc. 2 legs and an index finger were on the menu for “Kev” the Croc. Toddy wanted a special mention that the Governor General awarded Kev Bevan and Raelene Motton bravery awards for...
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SNAKE BITE - Kimberley Legend Bruce Ellison’s Lethal Brown Snake hit by Host Scotty Connell
Worst case scenario. Picture this - You’re As “Faraway” from civilisation as you can get in Australia, it’s the end of a long day in the hot sun and BOOM a deadly brown snake bites hard with full intention of harm. This happened to one of my greatest mentors/friends and we had a mission on our...
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KIMBERLEY FARMING - Agriculture vetaran Fritz Bolten talks shop.
Imagine having Kelly Slater arrive at the door to check out ya place and you’ve got no idea who he is.. The Kimberley breeds characters like Fritz who are ‘salt of the earth’ type humans. His 39 years of farming the Kimberley “soil” has brought about all sorts of highs and lows. We hope you enjoy...
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THE JOURNEY - Kimberley Spirit Foundation with Scotty Connell.
Did you know that the suicide rate amongst indigenous people in the Kimberley is 3 times the national indigenous suicide rate and 7 times the national non indigenous rate? These stats are from the medical journal of Australia. They also mention that poverty is the number one cause and that nearly...
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PRO SURFER ANTHONY WALSH + BTS on “Off Grid with the Honey Badger.”
We yarn to pro surfer Anthony Walsh about interesting animal encounters, what it’s like to be on lock down in the Kimberley, how he tricked shark attack victim Bethany Hamilton into swimming with Sharks and more. Also we threw in a couple yarns from BTS with the Honey Badgers latest mission, “…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Scotty Connell has one of the most exciting jobs in Australia. Taking intrepid travellers on safari in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia; a place he’s called home since he was a boy. He’s an award winning tour guide, author and adventurer and he knows a thing or two about the bush. With ‘Bush Yarns’ podcast, Scotty chats with local legends and special guests, sharing the spirit of God’s country. Each episode revolves around life changing experiences, bush tucker, interesting animal encounters and plenty more.
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Scotty Connell has one of the most exciting jobs in Australia. Taking intrepid travellers on safari in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia; a place he’s called home since he was a boy. He’s an award winning tour guide, author and adventurer and he knows a thing or two about the bush....
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