Lost Out Back

In another desperate bid for content, John and Kev dip their toes yet again into the tepid pool of your emails and comments. In this episode, find out the answers to these burning questions: Which foreign accents are considered sexy in Australia? Were women allowed in the sheep shearing shed? Is Uluru really the largest monolith in the world? And [...]

In another desperate bid for content, John and Kev dip their toes yet again into the tepid pool of your emails and comments. In this episode, find out the answers to these burning questions: Which foreign accents are considered sexy in Australia? Were women allowed in the sheep shearing shed? Is Uluru really the largest monolith in the world? And what is Western Australia's problem, anyway? ...and lots more!

In darkest, deepest Tasmania lurks a secretive creature that may or may not be.  The Tasmanian Tiger is officially extinct.  But many unconfirmed sightings as well as shady photos suggest that it is alive and well.  Join Kevin and John as they venture into tiger land on a quest for the truth.  

In darkest, deepest Tasmania lurks a secretive creature that may or may not be.  The Tasmanian Tiger is officially extinct.  But many unconfirmed sightings as well as shady photos suggest that it is alive and well.  Join Kevin and John as they venture into tiger land on a quest for the truth.  

Invented by the English, Cricket nonetheless is as Australian as you can get. Frankly if you don't understand this ancient game, you don't understand Australia. In this episode Kev and John try their best to explain why Australians love Cricket so much. (Hint, it has a bit to do with beating the [...]

Invented by the English, Cricket nonetheless is as Australian as you can get. Frankly if you don't understand this ancient game, you don't understand Australia. In this episode Kev and John try their best to explain why Australians love Cricket so much. (Hint, it has a bit to do with beating the English).

Let it never be said that we forget the essentials here on Lost Out Back! In this episode, John teaches Kev to secure one of the essentials of life in Australia: a tasty meal. Play along at home and see what kind of table service you get in this latest entry of the Talkin' Strine series!

Let it never be said that we forget the essentials here on Lost Out Back! In this episode, John teaches Kev to secure one of the essentials of life in Australia: a tasty meal. Play along at home and see what kind of table service you get in this latest entry of the Talkin' Strine series!

It's no laughing matter folks.  Sharks kill and Australia is surrounded by them.  In this episode you can find out how to survive a shark attack when you're down under.

It's no laughing matter folks.  Sharks kill and Australia is surrounded by them.  In this episode you can find out how to survive a shark attack when you're down under.

So, who had the better Christmas? Was it John, who embraced tradition, stayed in and cooked a turkey before curling up by the fire? Or was it Kevin, who set out to experience a dinkum Aussie Christmas: sun, sand and surf? Listen in to this episode and find out!

So, who had the better Christmas? Was it John, who embraced tradition, stayed in and cooked a turkey before curling up by the fire? Or was it Kevin, who set out to experience a dinkum Aussie Christmas: sun, sand and surf? Listen in to this episode and find out!

Kev John are confused.  It's Christmas time and you'd think they'd be merry.  But no, it's the weather you see.  Kev John are used to Christmas with snow, but down under in Aus they've sunshine instead.  Join them in the Christmas special of the Lost Out Back podcast as they try to work out [...]

Kev John are confused.  It's Christmas time and you'd think they'd be merry.  But no, it's the weather you see.  Kev John are used to Christmas with snow, but down under in Aus they've sunshine instead.  Join them in the Christmas special of the Lost Out Back podcast as they try to work out if you can still have Christmas in the middle of summer.

Australia has many more cities than big old Sydney.  There's the cultural city of Melbourne, the wine guzzling town of Adelaide, bronzed Brisbane, mining mecca Perth, Darwin home of Mick Dundee and last but lest there's Hobart.  Join Kev and John as they go on a virtual tour of all the big cities in Australia.

Australia has many more cities than big old Sydney.  There's the cultural city of Melbourne, the wine guzzling town of Adelaide, bronzed Brisbane, mining mecca Perth, Darwin home of Mick Dundee and last but lest there's Hobart.  Join Kev and John as they go on a virtual tour of all the big cities in Australia.

Get some culture into ya! In the first installment of "Dinkum Aussie Art", Kevin reveals to John the mysteries hidden within Australia's most recognized painting, "Shearing the Rams" by Tom Roberts. John has his doubts. To make this episode extra special, we have also produced a video version for you to watch here on our site, [...]

Get some culture into ya! In the first installment of "Dinkum Aussie Art", Kevin reveals to John the mysteries hidden within Australia's most recognized painting, "Shearing the Rams" by Tom Roberts. John has his doubts. To make this episode extra special, we have also produced a video version for you to watch here on our site, or in the palm of your hand if you have a device so equipped. Enjoy!

This is the video edition of LOB020: Shear Aussie Art.

It s the age old question.  A guy meets a pretty lady and he wants to ask her out on a date.  This question is hard enough even in your own language.  But what if it s not your own language.  What if instead its Australian or Stalian to be more correct.  In this episode of the Lost Out Back podcast John and Kev teach you how to ask an Australian woman out on a date.

What s the big deal, anyway? Call it Ayers Rock or Uluru, Kevin thinks the big, red rock at the centre of Australia is nothing more than a glorified tourist trap. Having just experienced the magic for himself, John sets out to change his mind. Listen in and experience for yourself an Uluru sunrise with bikini-clad resort babes jaded smokers and yoga instructors, and ponder the improprieties of the satellite photography in Google Earth. I ask you: is this not paradise on earth? For the low-budget tour, install Google Earth and open this placemark.

Hey folks, it’s the listener feedback special of the Lost Out Back podcast. Yes that’s right, Kev John have run out of material so they’ve decided to read out some of your posts, in the hope that they might be funny. The LOB boys talk of Lara the German journo’, Aleksey the Ukrainian super fan, Emily “I think Russell Crowe is God” Twatson and Ian from Switzerland who is learning English using the LOB podcast – god help you Ian. Isn’t it cool how so many different people, from so many different places around the world are brought together to listen to this podcast. Peace.

The lie must end.  Kevin and John have been less than honest with you over the last bit.  We’ve been overseas and we haven’t made a new episode in months.  Instead we have been playing a series of pre-recorded stuff to cover up our absence.  Ha! And you guys didn t even notice.  Now that we are back in Aus, it s time to reveal our tales of abroad.

In this episode, John and Kev discuss the four stereotypical types of Australian, the cars they drive and what they all have to do with Kath and Kim. Pictured here is a Holden Commodore (the Town Australian s vehicle of choice) decked out in Country corrugated iron what a clash of subcultures! Photo by Gary A. K. Also in this episode, Kev recounts the experience his girlfriend had when she set out to cash in on a special offer at her local gym.

G’Day, g’day. Welcome to episode 14 of your favourite podcast about Australia, brought to you by two non-Australians. In this week’s episode Kev tells John about the new additions to his family while John tells Kev why he hates Jamie Oliver. Hmm, not much to do about Australia this week. I guess we will have to work on that for our next show. Hope you like it all the same.

G Day world. This is Australia calling. This week Kev and John have their biggest episode yet. Yeah, I know we keep saying that but really this one is massive. Why? Well we ve secured our first celebrity interview with none other than Russell Crowe (the best Australian actor to ever come out of New Zealand). And if that wasn t enough for you, we also introduce you to Australia s national dessert the Pavlova, as well as Christmas in July and the Lyrebird, which would have to be world s most amazing song bird. Huge isn t it? Music this week is brought to you by this fabo band from Canada called Maticulous, whose song Australian Vacation could have been written for LOB, it s so apt. Their record label is Broken Wreckords Studio. Hope you like the show and keep those posts coming.

Let it never be said that Kev and John shy away from the big issues. This episode, they confront squarely the national crisis that has shaken every Australian household to its very foundation: the Australian banana shortage. Restaurant menus are changing, school children are suffering, monkeys are starving think of the monkeys! Before you brave the banana black market (the black banana market?), make sure you have all the facts. It s a jungle out there. Related links: Disaster drives bug price surge (Sydney Morning Herald) Banana shortage to ease (The Australian) Also this episode, John takes a moment to share his revealing encounter with an Ozzie Osborne impersonator. I think the less said about that here, the better. And for those who enjoyed (and survived) the last time, John again shares his practical tips for surviving an encounter with Australian wildlife. This episode, we look at the scariest Australian native of them all: the crocodile. Find out why those long pants might not be the best thing to wear on your next trip to Tropical North Queensland.

It happens to the best of us. You re on your way to your wedding anniversary, gift in hand and then you realise. OMG I live in a Australia so how can I be sure that I got the right gift? In this episode of Lost Out Back, Kev and John tackle this important issue by delivering to the world the definitive Aussie Wedding Anniversary list. Also, Waltzing Matilda is a Classic Aussie bush ballad. But its lyrics have befuddled the world. Its true meaning is hidden behind a mask that is more complex than the DaVinci code. This week Kev and John smash it open. See: Traditional and Modern anniversary gifts

Travel from state to state in Australia, and one of the first things you ll notice is how the local beer changes or doesn t change, as the case may be. This episode, John and Kev find out whether any of the local favourites of Australia s various states actually stand out from the crowd. Happily, this also meant drinking a lot of beer. Beers tested: Cascade Pale Ale (Tasmania) Coopers Red (South Australia) Foster s Blue (nobody drinks this) Tooheys Extra Dry (New South Wales) Victoria Bitter (Victoria) XXXX Gold (Queensland) Listen in for the results! Also mentioned: Aussie beer sizes The Victoria Bitter theme Talking Boonie

It s a big week folks. Australia is in the World Cup and we have a fan in the Ukraine. In this week s huge episode Kev and John talk about: The Socceroos making it into the World Cup 2006. The massive impact LOB has had in the Ukraine. (Go Ruslana.) The return of Dinkum Aussie History: The Rum Rebellion Told you it was huge.