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 • 22 episodes
Cold Case Adventures and how to Survive Them
Latest Episodes
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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Season 1
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Episode 22
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40:03
Wildlife Around Mawson
Around September to October as spring begins, life returns to the Antarctic continent. Adelie Penguins appear on the islands, seal holes appear on the fast decaying sea ice.The wildlife returns.Phil discusses witnessing this...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:59
The Adventures of Lyn Irvine
There is no doubt that a woman’s perspective of life in the Antarctic is unique.An adventurous spirit adds extra colour to the Antarctic woman’s story.Lyn Irvine is definitely such a woman. Listen to Lyn as she relates some of her...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:22:48
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