Bonafide with Luke Bona

Here is what we are talking about this week:
The NRL's Gambling Scandal: Luke questions whether leading referee Ashley Klein should step down from his duties after admitting to losing $400,000 to a gambling addiction.

Shark Nets & Pink Dolphins: Following a terrifying great white shark attack at Coogee Beach, we ask whether Australia needs to bring back shark culling. Plus, a detour into the nightmare-fuel that is the Amazon pink river dolphin.

Drive-Through Rage & Bungee Disasters: A look at the wildest news of the week, including a man who abandoned his 4WD after a rampage at a GYG drive-through, and a tragic, botched bungee jump in Brazil.

Drive-Through Funerals: The Reverend Jim Reynolds returns to the show to discuss the cold reality of the funeral industry. We cover the outrageous costs of caskets, and the bizarre American trend of drive-through funerals in Las Vegas.

Rehabilitating Youth: Reverend Jim also shares his incredible new Lions Club project aimed at helping released prisoners and troubled youths reintegrate into society with hands-on trade experience.

The Surprising Car-Theft Hack: James Ward from Drive stops by to explain why car theft is exploding in Victoria. He reveals the high-tech cloning gadgets thieves are using, and explains why an everyday household biscuit tin is the ultimate defense for your car keys.

Rental Car Secrets: Would you ever buy an ex-rental car? James breaks down the risks, and we finally uncover the true meaning behind the "No Birds" car rental slogan.

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This segment originally aired 9 June 2026
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In this packed episode, the boys dive into the real issues facing truckies on the road today. They tackle the harsh reality that there isn't just a driver shortage—there is a shortage of people willing to deal with inflexible hours, tough lifestyle sacrifices, and an unappreciative public.
In this episode, we cover:
The Double Demerit Debate: Should professional drivers get a demerit point leeway, or should they "know better"? Luke also shares his frustration over losing his perfect driving record in a school zone.

Road Hazards and Blind Roadworks: The crew discusses the extreme danger of unannounced roadwork traffic lights at the bottom of steep hills, as well as the epidemic of massive potholes destroying rims and tires across the states.

Work Diary Woes: A listener vents about physical logbooks soaring in price while completely falling apart in months. Rod shares his positive experience using the Hub Fleet electronic work diary (EWD) as a modern, reliable alternative.

The Industry Divide: A frank discussion on how small fleet operators are struggling to keep up with large corporate fleets, and why everyday drivers desperately need more representation at major industry conventions.

Rod's Rant: Rod shares a frustrating story about his work hours, highlighting how dangerously rigid fatigue management laws can force a driver to take a 24-hour break on the side of the road when they are just 30 minutes from home.

Calling Out the Politicians: A direct plea to MP David Littleproud to fix the severe, wheel-lifting culverts through Dalby.

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Bob Katter pulls absolutely zero punches in this episode of The Bonafide Podcast. Australia's longest-serving federal politician joins Luke Bona to weigh in on the controversial national brumby and shark culls, why he thinks animal activists are acting like primitive pagans, and his explosive thoughts on One Nation targeting his seats. Plus, Bob reveals his wild, non-means-tested scheme to fix the Aussie birth rate: giving a $65,000 cash bonus to every single mother at birth.
Later in the show, movie guru Shane Adam Bassett breaks down the massive entertainment news of the week—including Clint Eastwood's retirement at 96, why the latest Star Wars movie completely bombed at the box office, and the secret Taylor Swift track hidden in the highly anticipated Toy Story 5.
Finally, the boys head into 'The Man Cave' with Adam "Vice Captain" McDonnell and special guest Jamie Winters from KVK toys. They discuss why vintage Shane Warne gear is out-selling Don Bradman memorabilia, and look at the booming retro market for He-Man action figures and vintage Coca-Cola yo-yos worth up to $4,000.

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This week on the Bonafide Podcast, Luke brings you a mix of heavy hearts and hard truths. We pay tribute to the late Professor Richard Scolyer , a true national hero who fast-tracked revolutionary brain cancer treatments. Mark Beretta and David Littleproud join us to honour his incredible legacy.
We also tackle the issues hitting Aussies the hardest:
Political Rorts & Cost of Living: We call out out-of-touch politicians taking $329 taxpayer-funded 2km Comcar rides while everyday families are priced out of having kids due to $700-a-week childcare.

David Littleproud breaks down One Nation’s surge in the polls and the push to strip "edu babble" from our schools in favour of real-world life skills.

Truckie Tuesday: Rod Hannifey and Mike "The Oz Trucker" Williams hold nothing back. They tackle logbook loopholes, double demerits, and out-of-touch industry bureaucrats.

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