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Curious Campbelltown

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Campbelltown has a long, interesting and sometimes strange history. This podcast uncovers stories that contribute to its quirky reputation. From the legend of Fisher’s Ghost to Campbelltown’s own “Saving Private Ryan” war story, Curious Campbelltown will take you on a journey of discovery into the town’s colourful past.

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What is Curious Campbelltown about?

Campbelltown has a long, interesting and sometimes strange history. This podcast uncovers stories that contribute to its quirky reputation. From the legend of Fisher’s Ghost to Campbelltown’s own “Saving Private Ryan” war story, Curious Campbelltown will take you on a journey of discovery into the town’s colourful past.

Who hosts Curious Campbelltown?

Curious Campbelltown is hosted by Campbelltown City Library. The show has published 13 episodes to date.

What has Curious Campbelltown covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Mike Freelander" (11 August 2026, 26 minutes), "Cynthia Hicban" (20 July 2026, 35 minutes), and "Curious Campbelltown Unsolved: The Case of the Missing Twins" (16 December 2025, 27 minutes).

How often does Curious Campbelltown publish?

Curious Campbelltown publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 13 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Curious Campbelltown?

Booking probability for Curious Campbelltown is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Curious Campbelltown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Curious Campbelltown's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Curious Campbelltown?

The strongest fits for Curious Campbelltown are Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. Curious Campbelltown has a society audience.

About the host

Campbelltown City Library hosts Curious Campbelltown, a society podcast with 13 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Curious Campbelltown

    Mike Freelander

    Aug 11, 202626 min

    Listen to much loved paediatrician, community advocate and Member for Macarthur chat with Andrew Allen. From his childhood in Sydney and a career caring for generations of local children at Campbelltown Hospital, Mike...

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    Cynthia Hicban

    Jul 20, 202635 min

    Born in Manila, Cynthia migrated to Australia as a toddler where she grew up as part of one of the area’s earliest Filipino families. Shaped by a close-knit family and her parents’ dedication to education and community...

  • Curious Campbelltown

    Kirsty Jagger

    Dec 2, 202544 min

    Journalist, Kirsty Jagger, chats with Andrew about her fantastic debut novel "Roseghetto" and the topics it raises affecting those living in housing commission estates. The conversation turns also to some great writing...

  • Nov 2, 202527 min

    In this special episode Andrew recounts some ghostly goings-on from Campbelltown's past, hauntings connected with Miss Raymond's cottage, Town Hall Theatre, Denfield, and others.

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    Death on the Mail Train

    Oct 30, 202524 min

    Hosts Bess Gilmore-Lim and Melissa Arriola discuss the mysterious death of Jane Ryan, ex-postulant, in 1895. Was it foul play, or bad timing? Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of death, suicide, murder...

  • Curious Campbelltown

    Rated "G" for geeky

    May 1, 202557 minS0

    Special guest host Zoe Ross sits down for chat with comic book artists Marcelo Baez, Karen Beilharz and Matt Lin to talk about their love of the art, how they became involved in the industry and some bonus...

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    For the Love of History

    Jan 28, 202539 minS0

    Fran Musico Rullo is more than your average high school teacher. As well as her regular classes Fran also runs a History Club for students to learn about and appreciate local and broader Australian history. Her passion...

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    Mandy Perrin - Her Story

    Jul 8, 202436 minS0

    Former local newspaper editor Mandy Perrin opens up about her days as editor of the Macarthur Chronicle. From her days of cadet reporter through to the top job, Mandy discusses the stories that she felt most passionate...

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    Koshigaya Kinship

    May 9, 202435 minS0

    Campbelltown has been a sister city to the Japanese city of Koshigaya since 1984, exchanging gifts and experiences for now over forty years. Andrew chats to past president of the sister city Association, David Symonds...

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    John Skandalis

    Oct 13, 202351 minS0

    Rugby League and Wests Tigers legend John Skandalis is a household ame in Campbelltown. In this Curious Campbelltown episode, “Skando” discusses the struggles he encountered growing up, his love of Campbelltown, respect...

  • Curious Campbelltown

    Murder And Mayhem

    Jul 4, 202341 minS0

    One for all true crime lovers! Our latest Curious Campbelltown episode features a discussion with well-known true crime author Amanda Howard. We discuss famous criminals connected to Campbelltown such as Ivan Milat and...

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    Digging Up The Past

    May 2, 202339 minS0

    Want to know more about the night an ape terrorised cinema goers? Maybe you would enjoy the story of the man descended from not one but two of the leading protagonists in the Fisher’s Ghost story? In this latest episode...

  • Mar 28, 202351 minS0

    Former Police Commissioner and Campbelltown resident Ken Moroney served New South Wales with distinction. This Curious Campbelltown episode covers Ken’s incredible career from a young Constable to his rise to the top...

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    Proud Campbelltonian

    Feb 20, 202333 minS0

    Jim Marsden, Senior Partner of Marsdens Law Group, is proud of his life lived in Campbelltown. Much of his childhood was spent in the popular family run pub, Lacks Hotel with Mawson Park as his playground. As his...

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    A Man Of Colours

    Jan 14, 202319 minS0

    Andrew and long-time Menangle Park resident, Gary Seddon talk about old-time local eccentric Tom Cooper - a man who painted his house all shades of reds and gold's, yellows and any number of bespoke colours before these...

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    For King And Country

    Dec 14, 202243 minS0

    The Great War had a profound impact on Campbelltown. Join author Lauren Hokin as she transports us back to the trenches and what conditions were like for both our brave men at the front and nurses behind the lines . The...

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    All Things Fred

    Nov 15, 202229 minS0

    The story of Fisher’s Ghost has captivated Australia for almost 200 years. Listen to Jeff McGill as he discusses spooky tales from Campbelltown’s past attributed to “Fred”. The history and future of our Fisher’s Ghost...

  • May 31, 202157 minS0

    Married in 1955, Ron and Ailsa Simpson moved to Campbelltown, having three of their five children here. Ron became an civil engineer and was involved in the community service group Apex.

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Jim Marsden

Senior Partner of Marsden's Law Group, Marsdens Law Group

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David Symonds

Koshigaya Sister City Association

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