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Saturday Matinee: Forgotten Australia

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4.42.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2026

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we highlight the story of an oft forgotten Titanic hero- Australian bosun Michael Adams.

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0:48.6

audience, it's no surprise that I feature a preponderance of American history.

0:53.0

But I wonder if that isn't a personal betrayal.

0:56.4

Because while I am an American, born right here in Texas, my parents are Australian.

1:01.3

I'm a first-generation American, and I know a whole lot more about the country I was born in

1:06.1

than the one my parents left.

1:08.4

I mean, I'm ashamed to admit, but I don't even know who the Prime

1:11.5

Minister of Australia is at the moment. I looked it up. It's Anthony Albanese. But shouldn't I know

1:16.9

that? Shouldn't I have more of an understanding of the land of my forefathers? Luckily, there's a

1:22.0

podcast for that. So on today's Saturday matinee, we are sharing an episode from Forgotten Australia, one that proves

1:28.5

that anywhere you need courage you can find an Australian even on the deck of the Titanic.

1:33.8

I hope you enjoy. While you're listening, be sure to search for and follow Forgotten Australia.

1:38.9

We put a link in the show notes to make it easy for you.

1:47.1

Poppy's come to the end of her work visa.

1:49.1

She partied most nights and now can't afford her flight back to the UK.

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