Bonafide with Luke Bona

Bonafide with Luke Bona

He’s a radio legend, punted not once, not twice, but three times from national airwaves. But Luke just doesn’t know when to quit and he’s not done yet. News, politics, technology, motoring and more, Luke is bringing his regulars back for conversations that’ll make you laugh, cry and give you something to talk about - you thought Luke was unhinged before, imagine what he’ll do in a format with no limits. Truckie Tuesday is back, as well as The Man Cave for unfiltered, honest and downright bonkers chats.

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May 22, 2025 113 mins

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Coming up: Mark Beretta on snagging his dream job, the boys lunch Luke wish HE snagged an invite to, and the sporting legends he's met (& the ones he wish he didn't). Then, Dr Phillip Norris AKA 'The Wine Doctor', AKA Australia's most degreed GP tells us why immunisation rates have dropped accross the country, what Joe Biden's prostate cancer care might look like, and why you should swap the vape for a glass of wine. And it wou...

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Coming up: Dick Smith on Aussie Made Aisles, Adventure & his vision for Australia. Facebook Sperm Donors & the fertility underbelly with Amelia Oberhardt, and the Man Cave with Adam (and a special guest!)

 

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Coming up: Finance with Scotty Phillips, Granny Sue like you've never heard her before, Truckie Tuesday and Graham Wynn with the worst resume you've ever heard!!

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Coming up: Jason Morrison on where Dutton went wrong, Tech talk with Trevor Long, Motoring with James Ward, & Rod Hannifey. 

 

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Coming up: Jason Morrison on where Dutton went wrong, Tech talk with Trevor Long, Motoring with James Ward, & Rod Hannifey. 

 

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Coming up: Victor & Cindy White, the husband & daughter of Vyleen White, the 70 year-old grandmother who died after being stabbed in the chest outside a shopping centre at Redbank Plains, speaks to Luke about the devastating reality of losing a loved one so horrifically, plus, their stance of Youth Crime. Then, Adam McDonald is back for the Man Cave, with special guest, Max Markson!

 

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Luke takes calls and comments sharing his thoughts on the ANZAC Day disruption and talks to Dr Ross Walker and Rod Hannifey about important health issues for people who work on the road. 

 

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Coming up: The Man Cave with Adam, Dr Karl, and Martin Shaw from Wounded Heroes for a very important conversation. 

 

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Coming up: Granny Sue, Rod Hannifey, The Rev Jim, and making her debut for the first time, The Minister of War & Finance… in the flesh! Plus, hear last week’s Bona Report with Phil O’Neill on 2GB here on the podcast. 

 

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It's another busy bustling show on Bonafide! We hear from a caller who talks about what he believes a neurodivergent friendly workplace should look like, then AMP's Chief Economist Shane Oliver drops by to give his pointers on the election campaign thus far, Jeff Cook from Nature Bee pops by and Kris Jennings joins Luke and the Vice Captain Adam McDonald on the Man Cave.

 

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Love is in the air on this episode of Bonafide! Hear whats brought Luke to tears! Plus, Rod Hannifey is back for a serious conversation about Truckie health and the problem with Ai tacking. Then, the Reverend Tim Costello joins Luke to dive into the dark side of Australia’s gambling industry from days past, and if the exposition of their dirty little secrets is why we see them in strife today. From casinos relying on money launderi...

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Hold your hats folks, it’s Friday so you know what that means… Adam Mcdonald is back for the Man Cave with some very special additions. We ask, what did you shoplift and what were the consequences? What language are Gen Z’s speaking these days? And, have you found a long lost relative? Plus, motoring expert from drive.com.au James Ward joins for a chat about the precarious ways manufacturers have tried to stop car thieves (with VER...

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How would you react if red tape and bureaucracy stopped you from helping hundreds of families from losing their livelihood? Would you roll over and take it? Most of us would, but not Kris Jennings. Hear his story on this episode of Bonafide. Plus, it’s Truckie Tuesday so Rod Hannifey is back talking all things trucking and why you should get your calcium checked! Granny Sue joins the party, as well as Keith Suter, Managing Director...

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It’s episode 6 of Bonafide with Luke Bona with more laughs, more hot topics, and more opinions to give you something to think about. Hear from Martin, a caller who’s calling out ‘Tradie Brokers’. Plus, Shane Adam-Basset stops by to commemorate Richard Chamberlain & Val Kilmer, with the latest releases in TV and Movies. Then, Scott Phillips from the Motley Fool talks finances, and why retail and hospitality giants are goin...
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It’s Truckie Tuesday! Rod Hannifey is back talking women in trucking, the hydrogen highway, and calling on you folks to show us your horn! Granny Sue, the darling of the dilemma, stops by to solve your problems, like dating a smoker when you know your family won’t approve, and whether or not you should leave radio even though it’s your dream. Global Affairs expert Dr Keith Suter talks global politics, plus Luke and Trevor Long t...
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It's Friday, which means it's time for another Man Cave, where Adam McDonald shares how he lost something gold and Jason Morrison shares his radio secrets, plus AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver talks the budget and Luke sits down with Aleyce Simmonds for an inspirational chat. 

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Rod Hannifey returns for Truckie Tuesday, Shane Adam Basset chats Entertainment, Graham Wynn talks WFH dilemmas and Granny Sue gives her words of Wisdom once again. Plus, what did you all have to say on last week's topics? Find out. 

 

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It's a big show ahead folks. We've got the Man Cave with Vice Captain Adam McDonald and Michelle Bishop, plus motoring topics with James Ward.

We will also talk with Bob Davis of Hard Yakka Bootcamp and Former Queensland Detective Mark Ainsworth who offer their expertise in the midst of the nationwide youth crime crisis. 

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G'DAY FOLKS! WE'RE BACK! Hear from Rod Hannifey, Granny Sue and her words of wisdom, the reverend Jim Reynolds, and Scott Phillips from the Motley Fool! 

We're working on getting this baby live as soon as we can, but for now, stick around and let's give em something to talk about. 

Come back on Friday for The Man Cave with Adam McDonald plus more!

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