
Cold Case Adventures and how to Survive Them
This series of podcasts presents life at Mawson Base, Antarctica throughout 1976 and the summer of 1977. Mawson is one of three Australian Antarctic bases with a fourth on the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. Each episode is devoted to a specific adventure (or mis-adventure) over a 15 month period. At this period of time Mawson was one of just a few Antarctic bases that had working Husky dogs to which a number of these podcasts are about. I am surprised upon looking back and referencing source material how many crazy stories occurred during my time at Mawson. The equivalent Youtube videos use Phil’s super8 videos, photos, paintings, illustrations and cartoons which will enhance the listener’s experience.
Podcasting since 2022 • 19 episodes
Cold Case Adventures and how to Survive Them
Latest Episodes
The Return from Mawson
After 15 months in the Antarctic at Mawson Base and throughout the area called Enderby Land, Phil and his fellow expeditioners left for Australia on the Nella Dan in the summer of 1977 - a journey which spanned 13 days. This account describes o...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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58:41

Huskies to Auster - the First Jouney
In the winter of 1976 at Mawson Antarctica, Phil and fellow Antarctic expeditioners travelling by Husky dog teams to Auster Emperor Penguin Rookery, three times. Each journey was different, presenting its own difficulties and spectacular ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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47:26

The Adventures of David Blaby, Mawson Antarctica, 1979-81
In 1979 David Blaby returned to the Antarctic taking the position of Plant Inspector at Mawson. Circumstances led to him staying for two consecutive winters - very rare for the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE). T...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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50:58

The Adventures of Vonna Keller, Antarctica, 2005-2008
Vonna Keller, Antarctic Veteran has spent time at all Australian Antarctic bases, including Macquarie Island from 2005 to 2014.This podcast covers the years 2005-2008. Vonna relates a few of her amazing experiences, particularly as camp ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:29
