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Episode 012 - The Kickboxing Kangaroo

Kangaroos, the iconic symbols of Australia, are not just beloved national creatures—they're also known for their unexpected and powerful display of strength and agility. From their unique hopping gait to their powerful kicks, these animals can be more...

Episode 12 of the Weird Crap in Australia podcast, hosted by The Modern Meltdown, titled "Episode 012 - The Kickboxing Kangaroo" was published on August 26, 2018 and runs 50 minutes.

August 26, 2018 ·50m · Weird Crap in Australia

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Summary

Kangaroos, the iconic symbols of Australia, are not just beloved national creatures—they're also known for their unexpected and powerful display of strength and agility. From their unique hopping gait to their powerful kicks, these animals can be more dangerous than most people realise. One particular kangaroo became famous in the 1980s as the "kickboxing kangaroo," a mascot for Australian sporting culture, often symbolising toughness and resilience. The phenomenon of these powerful creatures has captured the public's imagination for decades.Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the fascinating world of kangaroos, from their physical prowess to the rise of the "kickboxing kangaroo" mascot and its lasting cultural impact.***Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.***Episodes mentioned within:Episode 006 - The Great Emu WarEpisode 016 - The Phantom Cats of AustraliaEpisode 075 - Skippy the Bush KangarooEpisodes 361 & 362 - The Gallipoli CampaignEpisode 392 - Dot and the Kangaroo***Sources cited:Table Talk. 1891. "The Waxworks." April 3: 13. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147284532.Brown, Peter Jensen. 2014. Australia's Boxing Kangaroo - From Philadelphia??? October 24. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2014/10/australias-boxing-kangaroo-from.html.Jane, Julia. 2015. Pensive in Port Fairy. April 29. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.juliajanesjournal.com/2015/04/.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

Episode Description

Kangaroos, the iconic symbols of Australia, are not just beloved national creatures—they're also known for their unexpected and powerful display of strength and agility. From their unique hopping gait to their powerful kicks, these animals can be more dangerous than most people realise. One particular kangaroo became famous in the 1980s as the "kickboxing kangaroo," a mascot for Australian sporting culture, often symbolising toughness and resilience. The phenomenon of these powerful creatures has captured the public's imagination for decades.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the fascinating world of kangaroos, from their physical prowess to the rise of the "kickboxing kangaroo" mascot and its lasting cultural impact.
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Visit https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia to purchase our books, listen to our podcast, or join us on social media.

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Episodes mentioned within:
  • Episode 006 - The Great Emu War
  • Episode 016 - The Phantom Cats of Australia
  • Episode 075 - Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
  • Episodes 361 & 362 - The Gallipoli Campaign
  • Episode 392 - Dot and the Kangaroo


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Sources cited:
  • Table Talk. 1891. "The Waxworks." April 3: 13. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147284532.
  • Brown, Peter Jensen. 2014. Australia's Boxing Kangaroo - From Philadelphia??? October 24. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2014/10/australias-boxing-kangaroo-from.html.
  • Jane, Julia. 2015. Pensive in Port Fairy. April 29. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.juliajanesjournal.com/2015/04/.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

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