In the podcast Cleary Independent, former Independent member of the Australian Parliament Phil Cleary talks with guests from Australia and across the world. In 1994 Phil met Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams in Belfast and in 2016 he talked with Julian Assange in the Embassy of Ecuador in London. Fiercely independent, Phil assembles an array of fascinating people with stories to tell and independent views to share. From politics to Australian football, travel, music and everyday life, Cleary Independent informs and entertains, while passionately challenging the status quo.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn the podcast Cleary Independent, former Independent member of the Australian Parliament Phil Cleary talks with guests from Australia and across the world. In 1994 Phil met Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams in Belfast and in 2016 he talked with Julian Assange in the Embassy of Ecuador in London.
Cleary Independent is hosted by Phil Cleary. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Vicki Cleary Story" (27 August 2025, 21 minutes), "Cleary Independent - Season 2 / Episode 2 - Maria James - The Thornbury Bookshop Murder" (24 June 2024, 28 minutes), and "Cleary Independent - Season 2 / Episode 1 - Dr Laurence McKeown" (16 January 2023, 86 minutes).
Cleary Independent publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for Cleary Independent is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cleary Independent requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cleary Independent's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Cleary Independent are Government & Politics. Cleary Independent has a society audience.
Phil Cleary hosts Cleary Independent, a society show with 16 episodes published.
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Cleary Independent
<p>"The Vicki Cleary Story - Phil Cleary talks with his sister, Lizzie, about the murder of their 25-year-old sister Vicki in 1987 and the trial that resulted in Vicki's killer being found guilty only of...
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<p>"WHO KILLED MARIA JAMES? AFTER MORE THAT 25 YEARS RESEARCHING THE MURDER PHIL CLEARY NAMES HIS NUMBER ONE SUSPECT "</p>
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<p>Dr Laurence McKeown is a published author, poet, playwright, and filmmaker.</p> <p>He is also a former IRA political prisoner who spent 16 years in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh and 70 days on a hunger strike in...
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<p>Gaetano Greco is running as an independent for the state seat of Preston in the 2022 election. </p> <p>A key plank in his campaign is the Preston Market. </p> <p>In this podcast Phil Cleary, who won Bob Hawke’s...
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<p>In 1920 my grandfather, John Joseph Cleary, renounced all allegiance to King George V – the late Queen’s grandfather. At some point the fawning media will have to accept that the majority of Australians want to do...
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<p> Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and Brownlow Medalist son Dane Swan.</p>
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<p>Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and his son, Brownlow Medalist Dane Swan.</p>
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<p>Phil chats with iconic Australian singer and musician, Mike Brady.</p>
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<p>Phil Cleary talks with barrister Greg Barns, Independent federal politician Andrew Wilkie, political scientist Ken White, and football identity Sam Newman about Julian Assange and the campaign to bring him home. We...
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<p>Phil speaks with Grace Donato, whose daughter Adriana was murdered by her former boyfriend in 2012 at the age of 20.</p>
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<p>Part 2 - Phil continues his discussion with Robert Walls.</p>
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<p>Part 1 - In this episode Phil speaks with AFL and Carlton legend Robert Walls.</p>
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<p>Part 2 - Phil chats with China expert Ken White and former Trades Hall secretary, Brian Boyd.</p>
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<p>Part 1 - Phil is Joined by Dr Chris McConville, historian and author with special guests Professor Clare Wright, and former barrister and Nurses Union secretary, Irene Bolger.</p>
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<p>Part 2 - In this Phil interviews AFL Legend and media personality John 'Sammy' Newman.</p>
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<p>Part 1 - In this episode Phil interviews AFL and media star Sam Newman.</p>
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