Casterton Connections

An initiative of Hands Up Casterton where a group of enthusiastic locals who have come together to capture, preserve and share stories of people who have a connection to Casterton.

Casterton Connections is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 47 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Casterton Connections, a society show with 47 episodes published.

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  Episode 46 - Alan ‘Poddly’ Upton

  Jun 1, 202637 minS0

  <p>Small country communities are enriched not only by its history but also through the lives of its iconic characters, their eclectic experiences of life and stories of a bygone era.</p><p>Casterton Connections’ Gavin Lowe sat down with Alan Upton who in true country nickname style is known around the district as Poddly. Together they unpacked Alan’s 88 years, the origin of his inherited nickname and the work ethic and jack of all trades skills learned over a myriad of work occupations.</p><p>Alan’s willingness to take on any opportunity offered and accept mentoring from other distri...

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  Episode 45 - 1972 Casterton Cup: The Royal School/Regal Vista Scandal

  May 11, 202653 minS0

  <p>Casterton Race Club’s meticulous preparations are in the starting gates ready for the 144th Casterton Cup. </p><p><br></p><p>Its picturesque setting, historical live hedges , magnificent course where the horses hit the open country and “the Wannon meets the Glenelg”, impeccable facilities and flurry of fashion make it an exciting day for all horse racing followers and community alike.</p><p><br></p><p>Casterton Connections Lois Lowe and John Matthews wind back time as they present reflections and recollections shared by locals Geoff Mitchell, Michael O’Connell, Alan Upton and Heather Mullen of one of the Club...

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  Episode 44 - Muzah Makore

  May 5, 20261h 25mS0

  <p>It’s New Year 2009: Imagine standing with your wife and two year old son in Perth Airport with customs officers asking “ Do you have money? Do you know where you are heading to?” and your answer being, “ No but I have seen Casterton on a Map and we have Nursing work Visas .”</p><p><br></p><p>With the hearts of adventurers willing to tackle the fear of the unknown Muzah , Chiedza Makore with son Rufaro arrived in Australia excited to grasp the opportunity that Muzah states</p><p><br></p><p>“Could Change Our Life”</p><p><br></p><p>Travel ba...

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  Episode 43 - Barb Holmberg

  Apr 6, 20261h 7mS0

  <p>Life has been full of Déjà vu and full circle moments across Barb Holmberg’s eighty one years. </p><p><br></p><p>From her earliest years being raised in post WW2 Melbourne Barb demonstrated a spirited joy to engage in all opportunities that came her way. </p><p><br></p><p>Her vibrance , humour, articulation and recollections shared with co Dunrobin resident Lois Lowe [Craig] capture her sparkle, resilience, courage and devotion as wife , mother and community member. </p><p><br></p><p>Sit back and envisage bygone times as Barb effortlessly paints pictures through her storytelling. She...

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  Episode 42 - Donald ‘Duck’ Jones

  Feb 23, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>Boxings Australian Super Middleweight Champion: Donald “Duck’ Jones; the kid from Coleraine whose smiling demeanor in the ring belies the commitment, power , determination, speed and skill that earned him the title and Champion belt at only his third professional fight in December 2025. </p><p><br></p><p>In a frank, raw at times, chat with Casterton Connections’ Kane Forbes and Luke Balkin this humble, grateful and quietly spoken Champion courageously packs a punch about his twenty- eight years and his challenges and life blows in and outside the ring.</p><p><br></p><p>It is often quoted “It takes a...

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