Episode 8 - Dame Edna Everage

Australian Gothic is a fortnightly exploration of the odd, the unsettling, and the uniquely Australian. This podcast digs beneath the sun-bleached surface of familiar icons and national myths to find the deeper, stranger currents that flow through the country's collective imagination. Each episode examines a specific piece of kitschy Australiana-a forgotten film, a peculiar public figure, a bizarre bit of folklore, or a haunting landscape-and uses it as a doorway into a broader conversation about memory, identity, and the national psyche. The tone is one of curious and thoughtful excavation, treating its subjects with a mix of genuine affection and critical inquiry. Listeners will hear detailed research woven with reflective analysis, all aimed at understanding why certain images and stories hold such enduring, and often ambiguous, power. It’s a series for anyone fascinated by the shadows cast by a bright sun, offering a sustained and nuanced look at the peculiar heart of a continent. The Australian Gothic podcast is created and hosted by Australian Gothic, existing in that compelling space where society and culture intersect with the uncanny. You can find more from the podcast on Patreon and Twitter for those who wish to support its ongoing journey into the nation's distinctive weirdness.