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 • 24 episodes
Cold Case Adventures and how to Survive Them
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Dave Willis, Antarctic Builder
In 1985 a young builder named Dave Willis arrived at Davis Antarctic Base to take part in an extensive building program.Here he describes the tribulations and the great privilege of travelling to the coldest continent and living and work...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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Jim Brooks - Antarctic Adventurer
Jim Brooks is one of the very early Australian Antarctic expeditioners.He was the geophysicist at Heard Island in 1973 and was present at the founding of Mawson Base in 1954, helping in the planning and establishment of the new base.Jim...
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Episode 23
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Gil Neil & Phil discuss Mawson Antarctica 1976-77
Living in Antarctica 49 years ago was a special experience.This account describes that experience from three different perspectives.In August 2025 Phil met with Gil Barton and Neil MacDonald to revive memories of the year they spent at ...
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Episode 22
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