It's sharks, zombies, murder mysteries and questionable life choices in the latest episode of Shoalhaven Youthlocal! 🎙️
This week, the team discovers a shark with an extraordinary hunting technique, debates whether the Resident Evil movies live up to their video game origins, investigates one of Western Australia's most notorious serial killers, and welcomes back a familiar voice for another hilarious round of Who's Most Likely To?
🦈 Tide Talk introduces the incredible thresher shark! Bella explores these fascinating predators, famous for their extraordinarily long, whip-like tails, which they use to stun schools of fish before eating them. Discover the three species of thresher shark, where they live, how they reproduce, and why overfishing poses such a serious threat to their survival. Plus, did you know some thresher sharks can leap right out of the ocean?
🍿 Popcorn Perspectives is back with a zombie-filled movie marathon! The team reviews three films from the Resident Evil franchise: the original 2002 film, Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021). From questionable plot decisions and disappointing characters to impressive cinematography and faithfulness to the original video games, there's plenty to unpack. And in a surprising twist, the lowest-rated film of the three turns out to be the reviewer's favourite, earning an impressive 9/10!
🕵️ Morning Cup of Mystery investigates the chilling crimes of Eric Edgar Cooke, also known as the Nedlands Monster. Between 1958 and 1963, Cooke terrorised Perth with a series of seemingly random attacks, murders and shootings. The team explores the investigation that finally led to his arrest, his eventual execution as the last person hanged in Western Australia, and the extraordinary miscarriages of justice that saw two innocent men imprisoned for crimes later linked to Cooke.
😂 Who's Most Likely To? returns, and so does a familiar Youthlocal team member! The crew tackles another round of wonderfully ridiculous questions. Who would break a world record? Marry for money? Get a terrible tattoo? Be first on the microphone at karaoke? Lock themselves out of their own house? Or laugh at the worst possible moment? As usual, nobody is safe from the accusations, and the team has some very strong opinions about each other!
From fascinating marine life and zombie movies to historical mysteries and plenty of laughs, it's another episode packed with curiosity, opinions and the personalities that make Youthlocal such a fun listen.
Youthlocal is a youth podcasting program designed for the Dunn Lewis Foundation to develop youth confidence, interpersonal skills, media literacy and community connections. The team meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30–5:00pm.
🦁 Youthlocal is proudly sponsored by the Milton Ulladulla Lions Club, supporting opportunities for local young people to learn, connect and have their voices heard.
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