Cleary Independent
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.
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Vicki Cleary Story
"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 o…
Cleary Independent - Season 2 / Episode 2 - Maria James - The Thornbury Bookshop Murder
"WHO KILLED MARIA JAMES? AFTER MORE THAT 25 YEARS RESEARCHING THE MURDER PHIL CLEARY NAMES HIS NUMBER ONE SUSPECT "
Cleary Independent - Season 2 / Episode 1 - Dr Laurence McKeown
Dr Laurence McKeown is a published author, poet, playwright, and filmmaker.
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 i…
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 9 - Gaetano Greco
Gaetano Greco is running as an independent for the state seat of Preston in the 2022 election.
A key plank in his campaign is the Preston Market.
In this podcast Phil Cleary, who won Bob Hawke’s fo…
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 8 - God Save Whose King?
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 Australi…
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 7 / Part 2 - Bill & Dane Swan
Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and Brownlow Medalist son Dane Swan.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 7 / Part 1 - Bill & Dane Swan
Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and his son, Brownlow Medalist Dane Swan.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 6 / Mike Brady
Phil chats with iconic Australian singer and musician, Mike Brady.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 5 / Julian Assange
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 bri…
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 4 / Grace Donato
Phil speaks with Grace Donato, whose daughter Adriana was murdered by her former boyfriend in 2012 at the age of 20.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 3 / Part 2 - Robert Walls
Part 2 - Phil continues his discussion with Robert Walls.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 3 / Part 1 - Robert Walls
Part 1 - In this episode Phil speaks with AFL and Carlton legend Robert Walls.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 2 / Part 2 - Election Edition
Part 2 - Phil chats with China expert Ken White and former Trades Hall secretary, Brian Boyd.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 2 / Part 1 - Election Edition
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.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 1 / Part 2 - Sam Newman
Part 2 - In this Phil interviews AFL Legend and media personality John 'Sammy' Newman.
Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 1 / Part 1 - Sam Newman
Part 1 - In this episode Phil interviews AFL and media star Sam Newman.