Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Declining
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

In the podcast Cleary Independent, former Independent member of the Australian Parliament Phil Cleary talks with guests from Australia and across the world. In 1994 Phil met Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams in Belfast and in 2016 he talked with Julian Assange in the Embassy of Ecuador in London. Fiercely independent, Phil assembles an array of fascinating people with stories to tell and independent views to share. From politics to Australian football, travel, music and everyday life, Cleary Independent informs and entertains, while passionately challenging the status quo.

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Recent Episodes

The Vicki Cleary Story

Aug 27, 2025 21m

"The Vicki Cleary Story - Phil Cleary talks with his sister, Lizzie, about the murder of their 25-year-old sister Vicki in 1987 and the trial that resulted in Vicki's killer being found guilty only…

Cleary Independent - Season 2 / Episode 2 - Maria James - The Thornbury Bookshop Murder

Jun 24, 2024 27m

"WHO KILLED MARIA JAMES? AFTER MORE THAT 25 YEARS RESEARCHING THE MURDER PHIL CLEARY NAMES HIS NUMBER ONE SUSPECT "

Cleary Independent - Season 2 / Episode 1 - Dr Laurence McKeown

Jan 16, 2023 1h 25m

Dr Laurence McKeown is a published author, poet, playwright, and filmmaker. He is also a former IRA political prisoner who spent 16 years in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh and 70 days on a hunger strike…

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 9 - Gaetano Greco

Nov 06, 2022 32m

Gaetano Greco is running as an independent for the state seat of Preston in the 2022 election.  A key plank in his campaign is the Preston Market.  In this podcast Phil Cleary, who won Bob Hawke’s…

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 8 - God Save Whose King?

Sep 16, 2022 1h 14m

In 1920 my grandfather, John Joseph Cleary, renounced all allegiance to King George V – the late Queen’s grandfather. At some point the fawning media will have to accept that the majority of…

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 7 / Part 2 - Bill & Dane Swan

Jul 23, 2022 47m

Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and Brownlow Medalist son Dane Swan.

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 7 / Part 1 - Bill & Dane Swan

Jul 23, 2022 49m

Phil is joined by legendary VFA player Bill Swan and his son, Brownlow Medalist Dane Swan.

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 6 / Mike Brady

Jul 06, 2022 1h 2m

Phil chats with iconic Australian singer and musician, Mike Brady.

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 5 / Julian Assange

Jun 22, 2022 48m

Phil Cleary talks with barrister Greg Barns, Independent federal politician Andrew Wilkie, political scientist Ken White, and football identity Sam Newman about Julian Assange and the campaign to…

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 4 / Grace Donato

Jun 07, 2022 36m

Phil speaks with Grace Donato, whose daughter Adriana was murdered by her former boyfriend in 2012 at the age of 20.

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 3 / Part 2 - Robert Walls

May 27, 2022 52m

Part 2 - Phil continues his discussion with Robert Walls.

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 3 / Part 1 - Robert Walls

May 27, 2022 49m

Part 1 - In this episode Phil speaks with AFL and Carlton legend Robert Walls.

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 2 / Part 2 - Election Edition

May 19, 2022 47m

Part 2 - Phil chats with China expert Ken White and former Trades Hall secretary, Brian Boyd.

Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 2 / Part 1 - Election Edition

May 19, 2022 50m

Part 1 - Phil is Joined by Dr Chris McConville, historian and author with special guests Professor Clare Wright, and former barrister and Nurses Union secretary, Irene Bolger.

S1E2 Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 1 / Part 2 - Sam Newman

May 19, 2022 50m

Part 2 - In this Phil interviews AFL Legend and media personality John 'Sammy' Newman.

S1E1 Cleary Independent - Season 1 / Episode 1 / Part 1 - Sam Newman

May 18, 2022 42m

Part 1 - In this episode Phil interviews AFL and media star Sam Newman.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Cleary Independent have?

Cleary Independent has published 16 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.

Is Cleary Independent still active?

Cleary Independent is currently declining with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 45m.

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