SERIES 4 EPISODE 20 - December 30, 2019
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Gareth and Olly round out another series with their annual 'in review' episode. What was the stupidest news story of the year? What were the biggest stories of 2019 from Australia, the US and 'Around the World'?
We also close the episode with a song from local Australian artist, PJ Cavanagh.
As always, this episode was a lot of fun to make and we thank you for your continued support throughout another great year!
We will be back in 2020
SHOW NOTES
Boris Johnson in a freezer
Boris Johnson paints trains
ARTIST: PJ CAVANAGH
Spotify account
YouTube channel
Who Stole Greta's Childhood? film clip, from the album, 'DIY Folk Punk from a Dirty Cave'
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Gareth and Olly round out another series with their annual 'in review' episode. What was the stupidest news story of the year? What were the biggest stories of 2019 from Australia, the US and 'Around the World'?
We also close the episode with a song from local Australian artist, PJ Cavanagh.
As always, this episode was a lot of fun to make and we thank you for your continued support throughout another great year!
We will be back in 2020
SHOW NOTES
Boris Johnson in a freezer
Boris Johnson paints trains
ARTIST: PJ CAVANAGH
Spotify account
YouTube channel
Who Stole Greta's Childhood? film clip, from the album, 'DIY Folk Punk from a Dirty Cave'
SERIES 4 EPISODE 19 - December 23, 2019
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Gareth and Olly talk about two historic, but radically different, events happening on opposite sides of the globe.
In Australia, fires are burning across the nation, heat records are being beaten twenty-four hours apart and people are dying. So, of course, Prime Minister Scott Morrison decided it was a good time to take a holiday with the family to Hawaii.
In the United States, Donald Trump becomes only the third President in US history to be impeached. Olly and Gareth break down the impeachment charges brought against Donald Trump, what happens next and dig into the partisan positions of both the Democrats and Republicans.
SOURCE NOTES
The moment fire engulfs a tree line.
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Gareth and Olly talk about two historic, but radically different, events happening on opposite sides of the globe.
In Australia, fires are burning across the nation, heat records are being beaten twenty-four hours apart and people are dying. So, of course, Prime Minister Scott Morrison decided it was a good time to take a holiday with the family to Hawaii.
In the United States, Donald Trump becomes only the third President in US history to be impeached. Olly and Gareth break down the impeachment charges brought against Donald Trump, what happens next and dig into the partisan positions of both the Democrats and Republicans.
SOURCE NOTES
The moment fire engulfs a tree line.
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SERIES 4 EPISODE 18 - December 13, 2019
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Part one of our two part coverage on everything impeachment. In this episode: that phone call, the whistle blower report, conspiracy theories debunked, the importance of Ukraine and the impeachment hearings.
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Part one of our two part coverage on everything impeachment. In this episode: that phone call, the whistle blower report, conspiracy theories debunked, the importance of Ukraine and the impeachment hearings.
SERIES 4 EPISODE 17 - December 1, 2019
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In this episode: The Coalition have been in power now for 6 years, having been returned in a shock victory this past May. Since this return to power, how have they been going? Gareth and Olly pick over the last six months and score what they find.
SHOW NOTES
The Saturday Paper
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In this episode: The Coalition have been in power now for 6 years, having been returned in a shock victory this past May. Since this return to power, how have they been going? Gareth and Olly pick over the last six months and score what they find.
SHOW NOTES
The Saturday Paper
SERIES 4 EPISODE 16 - October 31, 2019
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In this episode: Democratic primaries, a bizarre conspiracy theory from Hillary Clinton and freedom of the press in Australia.
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Pizzagate conspiracy theory
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In this episode: Democratic primaries, a bizarre conspiracy theory from Hillary Clinton and freedom of the press in Australia.
SHOW NOTES
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Pizzagate conspiracy theory
PoC & PoC: Around the World combined episode
SERIES 4 EPISODE 15 - October 19, 2019
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In a special joint Politics Over Coffee & PoC: Around the World episode, Gareth and Olly focus on Donald Trump's decision to pull US troops from northern Syria, why the US/SDF alliance was so crucial in fighting ISIS and why many see Trump's order as betraying a key ally.
SERIES 4 EPISODE 15 - October 19, 2019
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In a special joint Politics Over Coffee & PoC: Around the World episode, Gareth and Olly focus on Donald Trump's decision to pull US troops from northern Syria, why the US/SDF alliance was so crucial in fighting ISIS and why many see Trump's order as betraying a key ally.
SERIES 4 EPISODE 13 - Spetember 24, 2019
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Gareth and Olly look at the scandal that is Lawyer X and the Melbourne Gangland Wars that raged from 1998 to 2010. No matter where you live in the world, this is a tale of corrupt justice, violence and police mishandling on the grandest of scales.
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Gareth and Olly look at the scandal that is Lawyer X and the Melbourne Gangland Wars that raged from 1998 to 2010. No matter where you live in the world, this is a tale of corrupt justice, violence and police mishandling on the grandest of scales.
SERIES 4 EPISODE 12 - August 27, 2019
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Gareth and Olly talk about the suspicious looking death of Jeffrey Epstein and give their opinion on what they thing happened.
They then spend the rest of the episode throwing stupid political news articles at each other. What does artic snow, Greenland, pig semen, picking fruit, Steve King and killing a lot of sheep have in common? Yep, they are all part of a whole episode dedicated to stupid political news.
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Gareth and Olly talk about the suspicious looking death of Jeffrey Epstein and give their opinion on what they thing happened.
They then spend the rest of the episode throwing stupid political news articles at each other. What does artic snow, Greenland, pig semen, picking fruit, Steve King and killing a lot of sheep have in common? Yep, they are all part of a whole episode dedicated to stupid political news.
SERIES 4 EPISODE 11 - August 13, 2019
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Olly and Gareth take a slightly different approach and pick four random topics to talk about.
- The continued support of Donald Trump.
- Deep fake videos.
- The rise of automation.
- Boris Johnson and Brexit.
Of course, there is also 'stupid political news'. There always is. We also announce the launch of our Patreon page.
SHOW NOTES
- Image source
- Map of British Empire at it's peak
- Deep fake Obama
- Cults podcast
- Bill Hicks' money not freedom quote
- Fake Planned Parenthood video
- Our PATREON page
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Olly and Gareth take a slightly different approach and pick four random topics to talk about.
- The continued support of Donald Trump.
- Deep fake videos.
- The rise of automation.
- Boris Johnson and Brexit.
Of course, there is also 'stupid political news'. There always is. We also announce the launch of our Patreon page.
SHOW NOTES
- Image source
- Map of British Empire at it's peak
- Deep fake Obama
- Cults podcast
- Bill Hicks' money not freedom quote
- Fake Planned Parenthood video
- Our PATREON page
SERIES 4 EPISODE 10 - August 1, 2019
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Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sexual predator, is once again in a world of trouble as he is charged with crimes against underage girls. It is not the first time he has gone down this legal path. Gareth and Olly wade into the murky world of Epstein, his fame, fortune, properties, islands - and mostly, his connections with some of America's most powerful politicians and business elite.
Olly also looks at the ins and outs of the new taxation laws recently passed by the Coalition government in Australia.
SHOW NOTES
- Trump's racist Tweets
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Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sexual predator, is once again in a world of trouble as he is charged with crimes against underage girls. It is not the first time he has gone down this legal path. Gareth and Olly wade into the murky world of Epstein, his fame, fortune, properties, islands - and mostly, his connections with some of America's most powerful politicians and business elite.
Olly also looks at the ins and outs of the new taxation laws recently passed by the Coalition government in Australia.
SHOW NOTES
- Trump's racist Tweets
SERIES 4 EPISODE 9 - July 15, 2019
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Gareth & Olly talk about the raids by the AFP on the ABC offices and News Corp reporter Annika Smethurst. Also! The return of 'Stupid Political News'.
SHOW NOTES
- July 4th Trump Twitter
- The Afghan Files
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Gareth & Olly talk about the raids by the AFP on the ABC offices and News Corp reporter Annika Smethurst. Also! The return of 'Stupid Political News'.
SHOW NOTES
- July 4th Trump Twitter
- The Afghan Files
SERIES 4 EPISODE 8 - July 1, 2019
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In his second episode all by himself, Gareth gives his opinion on the assisted dying laws that just came into affect in Victoria.
He also plays an interview that E. Jean Carroll did with Slate regarding her allegation that Donald Trump raped her in the 1996.
SHOW NOTES
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In his second episode all by himself, Gareth gives his opinion on the assisted dying laws that just came into affect in Victoria.
He also plays an interview that E. Jean Carroll did with Slate regarding her allegation that Donald Trump raped her in the 1996.
SHOW NOTES
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SERIES 4 EPISODE 7
June 17, 2019
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In his first solo outing whilst Olly is in Europe, Gareth talks about male suicide rates, what it means to be a man and he also gets personal.
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Israel Folau
New Zealand wellness budget
June 17, 2019
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In his first solo outing whilst Olly is in Europe, Gareth talks about male suicide rates, what it means to be a man and he also gets personal.
SHOW NOTES
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Israel Folau
New Zealand wellness budget
SERIES 4 EPISODE 6
May 23, 2019
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A run down of the 2019 Australian Federal Election, which saw the Coalition returned to power in a shock victory.
May 23, 2019
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A run down of the 2019 Australian Federal Election, which saw the Coalition returned to power in a shock victory.
SERIES 4 EPISODE 5
May 7, 2019
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As complete a run down of the Mueller Report as you're ever going to find. We also talk about all the latest from the upcoming Australian Federal election.
SHOWS NOTES
Sandy Fitzgerald
Joe Rogan Podcast
Leaders Debate 1
Briggs Billboard
May 7, 2019
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As complete a run down of the Mueller Report as you're ever going to find. We also talk about all the latest from the upcoming Australian Federal election.
SHOWS NOTES
Sandy Fitzgerald
Joe Rogan Podcast
Leaders Debate 1
Briggs Billboard
SERIES 4 EPISODE 4
March 25, 2019
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In this episode: the racism of Mark Latham, the racism of Fraser Anning and Olly and Gareth have a big ol' chat about free speech.
March 25, 2019
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In this episode: the racism of Mark Latham, the racism of Fraser Anning and Olly and Gareth have a big ol' chat about free speech.
SERIES 4 EPISODE 3
March 10, 2019
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UNITED STATES SEGMENT
Michael Cohen's testimony and the second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
AUSTRALIAN SEGMENT
We look at the HelloWorld and Paladin controversies.
We also tear apart the reactions of "conservatives" to the George Pell guilty verdict and call out Jussie Smollett for what he is.
HOUSEKEEPING
You can now find us on Spotify.
We will starting up a Patreon account in March and if you want to support us, the best way to do so is to give us a five out of five review on iTunes.
And as always, thank you for listening!
SHOW NOTES
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John Howards' George Pell character reference
March 10, 2019
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UNITED STATES SEGMENT
Michael Cohen's testimony and the second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
AUSTRALIAN SEGMENT
We look at the HelloWorld and Paladin controversies.
We also tear apart the reactions of "conservatives" to the George Pell guilty verdict and call out Jussie Smollett for what he is.
HOUSEKEEPING
You can now find us on Spotify.
We will starting up a Patreon account in March and if you want to support us, the best way to do so is to give us a five out of five review on iTunes.
And as always, thank you for listening!
SHOW NOTES
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John Howards' George Pell character reference
SERIES 4 EPISODE 2
(25.02.2019)
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In this episode: the border wall, Green New Deal and Banking Royal Commission Report.
HOUSEKEEPING
You can now find us on Spotify.
We will starting up a Patreon account in March and if you want to support us, the best way to do so is to give us a five out of five review on iTunes.
And as always, thank you for listening!
SHOW NOTES
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Green New Deal
Banking Report
(25.02.2019)
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In this episode: the border wall, Green New Deal and Banking Royal Commission Report.
HOUSEKEEPING
You can now find us on Spotify.
We will starting up a Patreon account in March and if you want to support us, the best way to do so is to give us a five out of five review on iTunes.
And as always, thank you for listening!
SHOW NOTES
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Green New Deal
Banking Report
SERIES 4 SPECIAL EDITION.
STATE OF THE UNION ANALYSIS.
(13.02.2019)
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Olly and Gareth break down the second SOTU address from President of the United States, Donald Trump.
HOUSEKEEPING
You can now find us on Spotify.
We will be starting up a Patreon account in March.
The best way to support us at the moment is to give us a five out of five review on iTunes.
We will be back next week for Series 4 Episode 2
SHOW NOTES
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State of the Union in full
Stacey Abrams official reply
Bernie Sanders reply
STATE OF THE UNION ANALYSIS.
(13.02.2019)
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Olly and Gareth break down the second SOTU address from President of the United States, Donald Trump.
HOUSEKEEPING
You can now find us on Spotify.
We will be starting up a Patreon account in March.
The best way to support us at the moment is to give us a five out of five review on iTunes.
We will be back next week for Series 4 Episode 2
SHOW NOTES
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State of the Union in full
Stacey Abrams official reply
Bernie Sanders reply
SERIES 4 EPISODE 1
(31.01.2019)
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We are back for another series! Thank you for once again joining us in 2019! In this episode, we have:
UNITED STATES
HOUSEKEEPING
You can now find us on Spotify. We will be starting up a Patreon account in March and if you want to support us, the best way to do so is to give us a five out of five review on iTunes.
As always, thank you for listening!
SHOW NOTES
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Original AOC dance video
Fake News AOC foot in bath scandal (yes, really).
Trump, Pelosi & Schumer talk border walls
Greens MP throws up whilst holding dead fish
(31.01.2019)
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We are back for another series! Thank you for once again joining us in 2019! In this episode, we have:
UNITED STATES
- New Congress members have begun their terms, but none have made more of an impact than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- We talk about the January government shutdown.
- Roger Stone was indicted by the Mueller team and it's another chapter in the crazy ride that is the life of Trump's longtime ally."
- The recent mass fish kill in the Darling River has drawn attention to the multiple issues plaguing the Murray-Darling Basin. We look at everything from environmental factors, water theft and government mismanagement.
- If you live in Australia - and not under a rock - you may heard that we are headed for an election by May. Where do each of the parties stand in regards to popularity and why do so many people dislike Bill Shorten?
HOUSEKEEPING
You can now find us on Spotify. We will be starting up a Patreon account in March and if you want to support us, the best way to do so is to give us a five out of five review on iTunes.
As always, thank you for listening!
SHOW NOTES
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Original AOC dance video
Fake News AOC foot in bath scandal (yes, really).
Trump, Pelosi & Schumer talk border walls
Greens MP throws up whilst holding dead fish
S03E20
Part 1: This Is America 13.12.2018
Part 2: The Land Down Under 17.12.2018
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In part one of our '2018 YEAR IN REVIEW', we look at the year that was in the United States. We also have not one, but two 'stupid political news' segments.
In part two, we look at the year that was in Australia.
But, most importantly, at the end of each series, Gareth & Olly each crown what they believe to be the stupidest political news story of the year. It could be a gaffe, a ridiculous campaign pledge, a scandal or even a Tweet. These are their 2018 winners.
Part 1: This Is America 13.12.2018
Part 2: The Land Down Under 17.12.2018
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In part one of our '2018 YEAR IN REVIEW', we look at the year that was in the United States. We also have not one, but two 'stupid political news' segments.
In part two, we look at the year that was in Australia.
But, most importantly, at the end of each series, Gareth & Olly each crown what they believe to be the stupidest political news story of the year. It could be a gaffe, a ridiculous campaign pledge, a scandal or even a Tweet. These are their 2018 winners.
S03E19
(03.12.2018)
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In this episode we talk about the latest developments with Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort. We also talk about the recent Victorian state election.
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(03.12.2018)
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In this episode we talk about the latest developments with Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort. We also talk about the recent Victorian state election.
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S03E18
(part 1: 15.11.2018 - part 2: 18.11.2018)
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In part one of episode 18, Olly and Gareth look at the results of the US mid-term elections. We also have our popular segment, 'stupid political news.'
In part two, we talk about the tragic events that ended the life of Sisto Malaspina, the beloved co-owner of the Melbourne institution, Pellegrini's. We also talk about the alleged sexual assault of ABC reporter Ashley Raper, by now former NSW opposition leader, Luke Foley.
We also have 'stupid political news' and rants.
SHOW NOTES
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(part 1: 15.11.2018 - part 2: 18.11.2018)
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In part one of episode 18, Olly and Gareth look at the results of the US mid-term elections. We also have our popular segment, 'stupid political news.'
In part two, we talk about the tragic events that ended the life of Sisto Malaspina, the beloved co-owner of the Melbourne institution, Pellegrini's. We also talk about the alleged sexual assault of ABC reporter Ashley Raper, by now former NSW opposition leader, Luke Foley.
We also have 'stupid political news' and rants.
SHOW NOTES
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S03E17 - (01.11.2018)
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It's midterm season in the US. Will the predicted blue wave eventuate? Will the Republicans retain the Senate? What does Trump's rhetoric have to do with the actions of Cesar Sayoc?
In Australia, the Liberals had a horror by-election when they were handed a huge loss by voters who swung heavily against them. What does this mean to the upcoming federal election? Where was Malcolm Turnbull during all this?
We also have rants and our ever popular 'Stupid Political News' segment.
S03E15 - (02.10.2018)
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In this episode we talk about the recent testimonies put forth by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the person who is accusing him of sexually assaulting her when both the were in high school, Dr Christine Blasey Ford. Who do you believe?
In our Australia segment, we talk about how Scott Morrison is going now that he is a month into the job as Australia's newest Prime Minister.
SHOW NOTES
Testimony (full coverage)
West Coast Eagles theme song
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In this episode we talk about the recent testimonies put forth by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the person who is accusing him of sexually assaulting her when both the were in high school, Dr Christine Blasey Ford. Who do you believe?
In our Australia segment, we talk about how Scott Morrison is going now that he is a month into the job as Australia's newest Prime Minister.
SHOW NOTES
Testimony (full coverage)
West Coast Eagles theme song
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S03E14 - (18.09.2018)
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Two countries with two governments operating on unstable chaotic ground.
In the US, an anonymous op-ed in The New York Times has sent the Trump Administration into a frenzy, as has the new boof 'FEAR: Trump in the White House' by veteran journalist Bob Woodward.
In Australia, Malcolm Turnbull is out, Scott Morrison is in and Peter Dutton - the man who would be king - house found himself in all kinds of trouble after his failed attempt to take the position of PM.
SHOW NOTES
Mark Knight's Serena Williams cartoon
Harrion Ford Speech
Who is Bob Woodward?
Pauline Hanson video
The Paul Manafort plea deal
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Two countries with two governments operating on unstable chaotic ground.
In the US, an anonymous op-ed in The New York Times has sent the Trump Administration into a frenzy, as has the new boof 'FEAR: Trump in the White House' by veteran journalist Bob Woodward.
In Australia, Malcolm Turnbull is out, Scott Morrison is in and Peter Dutton - the man who would be king - house found himself in all kinds of trouble after his failed attempt to take the position of PM.
SHOW NOTES
Mark Knight's Serena Williams cartoon
Harrion Ford Speech
Who is Bob Woodward?
Pauline Hanson video
The Paul Manafort plea deal
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S03E13 - (23.08.2018)
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A wide ranging episode. We look at the natural disaster that has been unfolding across California and the unacceptable response from the White House in regards to Climate Change. Speaking of the White House, we'd like to, but we can't go past the current scandal that has erupted between the reality star president and the reality star ex-staffer. It's Omarosa vs Trump: Round 1.
In Australia we deep dive into the maiden speech of Fraser Anning and look at the motivations that may be driving his racist remarks. We also talk about the Great Barrier Reef, asbestos and Big Foot! Yep, the hairy one makes his appearance in 'stupid politics news'.
The leadership spill in Australia had not happened when we recorded. We will be looking at how that has played out in the next episode.
SHOW NOTES
Fraser Anning's maiden speech
Bob Katter defends Fraser Anning
Fact checking Anning's speech 1
Fact chekcing Anning's speech 2
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World Orangutan Day
California fires 2017 1
California fores 2017 2
Fire tornado - California 2018
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A wide ranging episode. We look at the natural disaster that has been unfolding across California and the unacceptable response from the White House in regards to Climate Change. Speaking of the White House, we'd like to, but we can't go past the current scandal that has erupted between the reality star president and the reality star ex-staffer. It's Omarosa vs Trump: Round 1.
In Australia we deep dive into the maiden speech of Fraser Anning and look at the motivations that may be driving his racist remarks. We also talk about the Great Barrier Reef, asbestos and Big Foot! Yep, the hairy one makes his appearance in 'stupid politics news'.
The leadership spill in Australia had not happened when we recorded. We will be looking at how that has played out in the next episode.
SHOW NOTES
Fraser Anning's maiden speech
Bob Katter defends Fraser Anning
Fact checking Anning's speech 1
Fact chekcing Anning's speech 2
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World Orangutan Day
California fires 2017 1
California fores 2017 2
Fire tornado - California 2018
Show notes for episode 7 - 13 will be uploaded asap.
S03E06 (17.05.2018)
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The amazing, awful, hilarious and possibly criminal Stormy Daniels scandal roles on - now with the added entertainment of Rudy Giuliani scoring own goals. We also look into Michael Cohen's Essential Consulting LLC. Just what was he up to?
The Australian federal budget for 2018 has been handed down and Olly deep dives into the statistics and rhetoric. What are his thoughts?
We also have a chat about euthanasia, as well as possibly the stupidest political news ever and rants.
SHOW NOTES
Rudy Giuliani interview with Sean Hannity
Scott Morrison delivers his third budget
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S03E05 (19.04.2018)
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As we went to we learnt the US, Uk and France had launch strikes against strategic locations in Syria. We chat about this as the news begins to come in.
In the US we look at the raids the FBI has conducted on the office and residencies of Donald Trump's personal laywer, Michael Cohen. What does this mean? Is this the "death of attorney-client privilege" as Donald Trump has claimed? Is Mueller a rogue operative trying to bring down the President?
(This episode was recorded a few days before it became public knowledge that Fox News commentator Shaun Hannity had used Michael Cohen for legal advice and had asked for that connection to be kept quiet.)
In Australia, Turnbull's government reached the mythical number of losing it's 30th consecutive Newspolls - what does this mean in the long run, and why was the 30th loss a trigger to displace Tony Abbott as Prime Minister, but not Malcolm Turnbull?
We also have 'stupid political news' and our world famous rants.
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As we went to we learnt the US, Uk and France had launch strikes against strategic locations in Syria. We chat about this as the news begins to come in.
In the US we look at the raids the FBI has conducted on the office and residencies of Donald Trump's personal laywer, Michael Cohen. What does this mean? Is this the "death of attorney-client privilege" as Donald Trump has claimed? Is Mueller a rogue operative trying to bring down the President?
(This episode was recorded a few days before it became public knowledge that Fox News commentator Shaun Hannity had used Michael Cohen for legal advice and had asked for that connection to be kept quiet.)
In Australia, Turnbull's government reached the mythical number of losing it's 30th consecutive Newspolls - what does this mean in the long run, and why was the 30th loss a trigger to displace Tony Abbott as Prime Minister, but not Malcolm Turnbull?
We also have 'stupid political news' and our world famous rants.
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S03E05 (19.04.2018)
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As we went to we learnt the US, Uk and France had launch strikes against strategic locations in Syria. We chat about this as the news begins to come in.
In the US we look at the raids the FBI has conducted on the office and residencies of Donald Trump's personal laywer, Michael Cohen. What does this mean? Is this the "death of attorney-client privilege" as Donald Trump has claimed? Is Mueller a rogue operative trying to bring down the President?
(This episode was recorded a few days before it became public knowledge that Fox News commentator Shaun Hannity had used Michael Cohen for legal advice and had asked for that connection to be kept quiet.)
In Australia, Turnbull's government reached the mythical number of losing it's 30th consecutive Newspolls - what does this mean in the long run, and why was the 30th loss a trigger to displace Tony Abbott as Prime Minister, but not Malcolm Turnbull?
We also have 'stupid political news' and our world famous rants.
SHOW NOTES
lyincomey.com
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As we went to we learnt the US, Uk and France had launch strikes against strategic locations in Syria. We chat about this as the news begins to come in.
In the US we look at the raids the FBI has conducted on the office and residencies of Donald Trump's personal laywer, Michael Cohen. What does this mean? Is this the "death of attorney-client privilege" as Donald Trump has claimed? Is Mueller a rogue operative trying to bring down the President?
(This episode was recorded a few days before it became public knowledge that Fox News commentator Shaun Hannity had used Michael Cohen for legal advice and had asked for that connection to be kept quiet.)
In Australia, Turnbull's government reached the mythical number of losing it's 30th consecutive Newspolls - what does this mean in the long run, and why was the 30th loss a trigger to displace Tony Abbott as Prime Minister, but not Malcolm Turnbull?
We also have 'stupid political news' and our world famous rants.
SHOW NOTES
lyincomey.com
S03E04 (03.04.2018)
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In this episode we discuss: The new National Security Adviser, John Bolton. A man who never met a problem that could not be solved with war.
In Australia, the Victorian Government is trying to dig themselves out of scandal but the phrase "dig up stupid" comes to mind.
And of course, we have some really great (if that's the right word) stupid political news and our first ever joint rant, which is about cricket? Well, it's a bit more than just cricket, but it definitely features a lot of talk about the sport.
This episode was a lot of fun and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it.
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In this episode we discuss: The new National Security Adviser, John Bolton. A man who never met a problem that could not be solved with war.
In Australia, the Victorian Government is trying to dig themselves out of scandal but the phrase "dig up stupid" comes to mind.
And of course, we have some really great (if that's the right word) stupid political news and our first ever joint rant, which is about cricket? Well, it's a bit more than just cricket, but it definitely features a lot of talk about the sport.
This episode was a lot of fun and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it.
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S03E03 (20.03.2018)
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It's our birthday and we're turning two!
In this episode: the porn star and the President, Rex Tillerson is out and Mike Pompeo is in. Gina Haspel has a torture problem and the latest on Kim Jong-un vs Donald Trump.
In Australia we chat corruption in the Tasmanian Liberal Party, how the Greens blew their chances in Batman and the results of the South Australian election.
We also have 'stupid political news' and 'rants'.
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It's our birthday and we're turning two!
In this episode: the porn star and the President, Rex Tillerson is out and Mike Pompeo is in. Gina Haspel has a torture problem and the latest on Kim Jong-un vs Donald Trump.
In Australia we chat corruption in the Tasmanian Liberal Party, how the Greens blew their chances in Batman and the results of the South Australian election.
We also have 'stupid political news' and 'rants'.
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S03E02 (20.02.2018)
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The gun debate is once again raging in the United States due to the actions of Nikola Cruz, the nineteen year-old who gunned down seventeen people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Gareth and Olly discuss the political reaction to the tragedy, the student movement 'Never Again MSD' and explore the concerning mix of religion, gun rights, liberty and what it means to be "American!"
Back in Australia, it's state election time. Tasmania has just seen the Liberals win their second term (not without controversy) and what the hell is Nick Xenophon doing with his political ads?
SHOW NOTES
Nick Xenophon political ad
Emma Gonzalez speech
Clive Palmer - Palmy Army
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The gun debate is once again raging in the United States due to the actions of Nikola Cruz, the nineteen year-old who gunned down seventeen people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Gareth and Olly discuss the political reaction to the tragedy, the student movement 'Never Again MSD' and explore the concerning mix of religion, gun rights, liberty and what it means to be "American!"
Back in Australia, it's state election time. Tasmania has just seen the Liberals win their second term (not without controversy) and what the hell is Nick Xenophon doing with his political ads?
SHOW NOTES
Nick Xenophon political ad
Emma Gonzalez speech
Clive Palmer - Palmy Army
S03E01 (20.02.2018)
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We are back for series 3 with a bumper episode where we delve into the Nunes Memo, Rob Porter, Russians, Barnaby Joyce has been a very naughty boy, arms dealing, the ABC and of course, our 'stupid political news' segment and rants.
Show notes to be posted soon.
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We are back for series 3 with a bumper episode where we delve into the Nunes Memo, Rob Porter, Russians, Barnaby Joyce has been a very naughty boy, arms dealing, the ABC and of course, our 'stupid political news' segment and rants.
Show notes to be posted soon.
S02E20 (13.12.2017)
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Gareth and Olly recap the crazy year that was! They crown their 'stupid political news' champion of the year and talk everything from the #metoo movement to the Banking Royal Commission and Amazon. They name the biggest stories of 2017 from Australia and the United States and still find time for 'articles of interest' and one more rant before the year is out.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - US Government admits it studies UFOs
Gareth 2a - Flinders St car attack
Gareth 2b - Flinders St car attack victim passes away
Olly 1 - Lurking beneath the Antarctica
Olly 2 - Universal Income in Scotland
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Shameless plug: Gareth's brothers sock company https://www.zeffz.com.au
Jake Tapper speaks to Roy Moore spokesperson.
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Gareth and Olly recap the crazy year that was! They crown their 'stupid political news' champion of the year and talk everything from the #metoo movement to the Banking Royal Commission and Amazon. They name the biggest stories of 2017 from Australia and the United States and still find time for 'articles of interest' and one more rant before the year is out.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - US Government admits it studies UFOs
Gareth 2a - Flinders St car attack
Gareth 2b - Flinders St car attack victim passes away
Olly 1 - Lurking beneath the Antarctica
Olly 2 - Universal Income in Scotland
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Shameless plug: Gareth's brothers sock company https://www.zeffz.com.au
Jake Tapper speaks to Roy Moore spokesperson.
S02E19 (parts 1 & 2) (13.12.2017)
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Gareth breaks down his night out with Milo and finds a man who... nope, you're going to have to listen. Gareth & Olly also talk Michael Flynn, GOP tax policy and the newly announced banking royal commission in Australia. We also have stupid political news and articles of interest.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Full CNN interview with Roy Moore supporter
Gareth 2 - Jordan Raskopoulos
Olly 1 - Disney
Olly 2 - Company taxes skyrocket
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
John Rawls 'veil of ignorance' 1 2
S02E19 (parts 1 & 2) (13.12.2017)
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Gareth breaks down his night out with Milo and finds a man who... nope, you're going to have to listen. Gareth & Olly also talk Michael Flynn, GOP tax policy and the newly announced banking royal commission in Australia. We also have stupid political news and articles of interest.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Full CNN interview with Roy Moore supporter
Gareth 2 - Jordan Raskopoulos
Olly 1 - Disney
Olly 2 - Company taxes skyrocket
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
John Rawls 'veil of ignorance' 1 2
S02E18 (28.11.2017)
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Australia has said YES to Marriage-Equality, Queensland has said NO to One Nation and the Greens have taken over Northcote. In the US we look at the growing sexual assault scandal engulfing Roy Moore and his election campaign. In other news we chat about politicians lying about Safe Schools, Border walls, Flat Earthers, Net Neutrality, Elon Musk and Bob Katter wants you to be very concerned about crocodiles.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Gareth 2 - Net Neutrality
Olly 1 - Tencent
Olly 2 - Tesla
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Bob Katter and the Crocodiles
Emmanuel Macron
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Australia has said YES to Marriage-Equality, Queensland has said NO to One Nation and the Greens have taken over Northcote. In the US we look at the growing sexual assault scandal engulfing Roy Moore and his election campaign. In other news we chat about politicians lying about Safe Schools, Border walls, Flat Earthers, Net Neutrality, Elon Musk and Bob Katter wants you to be very concerned about crocodiles.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
Gareth 2 - Net Neutrality
Olly 1 - Tencent
Olly 2 - Tesla
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Bob Katter and the Crocodiles
Emmanuel Macron
S02E17 (14.11.2017)
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It's our first episode back since September and it's great to be back behind the microphone! We deep dive into the latest developments of the Trump/Russia investigation and get to the bottom of the Uranium One scandal swirling around Hillary Clinton. We also talk slavery in Victoria, Sunscreen as rain, Roy Moore, Rex Tillerson as well as our regular 'stupid political news' and 'articles of interest' segments.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - upload coming soon
Gareth 2 - upload coming soon
Olly 1 - upload coming soon
Olly 2 - upload coming soon
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It's our first episode back since September and it's great to be back behind the microphone! We deep dive into the latest developments of the Trump/Russia investigation and get to the bottom of the Uranium One scandal swirling around Hillary Clinton. We also talk slavery in Victoria, Sunscreen as rain, Roy Moore, Rex Tillerson as well as our regular 'stupid political news' and 'articles of interest' segments.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - upload coming soon
Gareth 2 - upload coming soon
Olly 1 - upload coming soon
Olly 2 - upload coming soon
S02E16 + Around the World (05.09.2017)
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We take a a different approach this episode. Gareth is getting married very soon and the final touches are demanding his time - so we took episode 16 and 'Around the World' and turned them into one big sweeping episode. We focus on the natural disasters unfolding in Houston and Sth East Asia. We travel around the world, talk sports (wha?), German bombs, the Crying Nazi, the powers to pardon and new developments in the Trump/Russian controversy. And of course, more Twin Peaks.
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We take a a different approach this episode. Gareth is getting married very soon and the final touches are demanding his time - so we took episode 16 and 'Around the World' and turned them into one big sweeping episode. We focus on the natural disasters unfolding in Houston and Sth East Asia. We travel around the world, talk sports (wha?), German bombs, the Crying Nazi, the powers to pardon and new developments in the Trump/Russian controversy. And of course, more Twin Peaks.
S02E15 (22.08.17)
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In this episode: the tragic events at Charlottesville, Christopher Cantwell and the President who decided there were some "very fine people" on the side of the Nazis. Donald Trump recently had a war of words with Kim Jong Un and, now that he has his hands back on his weapons, Steve Bannon gets ready to fire up the machine that is Breitbart. In Australia, we discuss the technicalities of the upcoming plebiscite. We talk about Barnaby Joyce's woes and lament the tedious citizenship controversy engulfing all sides of government. Pauline Hanson also wore a burqa in parliament - so, there’s that. Everyone wants to be a cowboy.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Charlottesville 1 - Charlottesville 2 - Charlottesville 3 - Charlottesville 4 -
Trump's NYC press conference - VICE documentary
Olly 1 - VoCo - VoCo 2
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In this episode: the tragic events at Charlottesville, Christopher Cantwell and the President who decided there were some "very fine people" on the side of the Nazis. Donald Trump recently had a war of words with Kim Jong Un and, now that he has his hands back on his weapons, Steve Bannon gets ready to fire up the machine that is Breitbart. In Australia, we discuss the technicalities of the upcoming plebiscite. We talk about Barnaby Joyce's woes and lament the tedious citizenship controversy engulfing all sides of government. Pauline Hanson also wore a burqa in parliament - so, there’s that. Everyone wants to be a cowboy.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Charlottesville 1 - Charlottesville 2 - Charlottesville 3 - Charlottesville 4 -
Trump's NYC press conference - VICE documentary
Olly 1 - VoCo - VoCo 2
S02E14 (08.08.17)
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Another huge podcast covering a wide range of thought provoking topics. In this episode: Olly details the history of the Magnitsky Act and it's relation to the ongoing Trump/Russia investigation. Gareth answers a question from a listener and breaks down the difference of sex, gender and sexual attraction.
We also chat about "The Mooch", the state of same-sex marriage in Australia, Laurie Oakes retiring, Putin going fishing, libertarians want to build a floating utopia and fringe conspiracy theorists believe they know what actually happened to Chester Bennington.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Microchipped employees
Gareth 2 - Libertarian utopia
Olly 1 - Electricity surge pricing
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Another huge podcast covering a wide range of thought provoking topics. In this episode: Olly details the history of the Magnitsky Act and it's relation to the ongoing Trump/Russia investigation. Gareth answers a question from a listener and breaks down the difference of sex, gender and sexual attraction.
We also chat about "The Mooch", the state of same-sex marriage in Australia, Laurie Oakes retiring, Putin going fishing, libertarians want to build a floating utopia and fringe conspiracy theorists believe they know what actually happened to Chester Bennington.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Microchipped employees
Gareth 2 - Libertarian utopia
Olly 1 - Electricity surge pricing
Series 2 Episode 13 (25.07.2017)
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A bumper episode covering a wide range of in depth thought provoking topics. We cover: the implications of sex robots, union bashing by the LNP, unnoticed abuse victims, Indigenous Australians vs mega fauna, electricity pricing, reactions to the suicide of Chester Bennington and the 13th Doctor. In our Australian segment we look at the recent promotion of Peter Dutton and the current dramas of The Greens. Hoping across the pond to America, we talk about the recent revelations about Donald Trump Jr, recent Russian sanctions and the tragic shooting of Justine Damond.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Rise of the sex robots
Gareth 2 - Spousal abuse
Olly 1 - Electricity surge pricing
Olly 2 - Ancient Indigenous findings
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A bumper episode covering a wide range of in depth thought provoking topics. We cover: the implications of sex robots, union bashing by the LNP, unnoticed abuse victims, Indigenous Australians vs mega fauna, electricity pricing, reactions to the suicide of Chester Bennington and the 13th Doctor. In our Australian segment we look at the recent promotion of Peter Dutton and the current dramas of The Greens. Hoping across the pond to America, we talk about the recent revelations about Donald Trump Jr, recent Russian sanctions and the tragic shooting of Justine Damond.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Rise of the sex robots
Gareth 2 - Spousal abuse
Olly 1 - Electricity surge pricing
Olly 2 - Ancient Indigenous findings
Series 2 Episode 11 (11.07.2017)
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In late June, Victorian Police announced that they have charged Cardinal George Pell with multiple historical sexual assault offences. As he begins his journey back to Australia to have his day in court, Olly and Gareth look into the charges and the broader history of the controversial Vatican official. In other news, Tony "the gentleman" Abbott is once again tormenting Malcolm Turnbull and Donald Trump went to Warsaw as well as the G20. We also have stupid political news, articles of interest and rants where we talk about everything from Roman concrete to gonorrhea, Elon Musk, gun control, kitten food and violence on the football field. We also feature listener comments. Thank you for listening, your feedback and contributions.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Super-gonorrhea
Gareth 2 - Elon Musk and South Australia
Olly 1 - Roman concrete
Olly 2 - Chief Flynn
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In late June, Victorian Police announced that they have charged Cardinal George Pell with multiple historical sexual assault offences. As he begins his journey back to Australia to have his day in court, Olly and Gareth look into the charges and the broader history of the controversial Vatican official. In other news, Tony "the gentleman" Abbott is once again tormenting Malcolm Turnbull and Donald Trump went to Warsaw as well as the G20. We also have stupid political news, articles of interest and rants where we talk about everything from Roman concrete to gonorrhea, Elon Musk, gun control, kitten food and violence on the football field. We also feature listener comments. Thank you for listening, your feedback and contributions.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Super-gonorrhea
Gareth 2 - Elon Musk and South Australia
Olly 1 - Roman concrete
Olly 2 - Chief Flynn
Series 2 Episode 10 (06.06.2017)
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A massive episode covering Donald Trump's first Presidential trip overseas and his rejection of the Paris Accord. Macron has a go at Putin and Pauline Hanson does not understand that animals are alive before they are dead. We also cover the Adani mine, black holes, Peter Dutton vs the ABC and the Margaret Court controversy. We possibly have the stupidest of stupid political news, articles of interest and of course, our world famous rants.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Margaret Court
Gareth 2 - Macron has a go out Putin
Olly 1 - Third gravitational wave
Olly 2 -
Donald Trump and the Orb
Series 2 Episode 9 - Smoke
(23.05.2017)
In the span of two weeks, Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey, potentially obstructed not one, but two investigations, played host to Russian diplomats behind closed doors in the White House before given away top secret information to them. Back in Australia, the latest Budget has been announced by Treasurer Scott Morrison. Olly and Gareth pick up apart some of the more controversial elements - and Olly get's to talk about his first true love, infrastructure. We also talk Chris Cornell, dinosaurs, weaponised teddy bears and underground bunkers.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Chris Cornell
Gareth 2 - Weaponised teddy bear
Olly 1 - Dinosaurs surviving extinction
Olly 2 - Mysterious city under the ice
Series 2 Episode 8 - The Bigly Birthday
(09.05.2017)
In this episode: Trump has reached his first 100 days - he even had a cake to celebrate - but has he been as impressive as he would have us believe? Obama is back and he is making coin with Wall St. Does this tarnish his legacy or does it matter now he is a private citizen? Olly breaks down the recently announced Snowy 2.0 project and we cover trips to Mars, sexual assault, metadata abuses of power and theories on conspiracy theories.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - We're Going To Mars
Gareth 2 - Stealthing = Sexual Assault
Olly 1 - Metadata and ASIO
Olly 2 - Conspiracy Theory Theory
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Trump walks away from reporter
Trump talks about how hard being President is
(09.05.2017)
In this episode: Trump has reached his first 100 days - he even had a cake to celebrate - but has he been as impressive as he would have us believe? Obama is back and he is making coin with Wall St. Does this tarnish his legacy or does it matter now he is a private citizen? Olly breaks down the recently announced Snowy 2.0 project and we cover trips to Mars, sexual assault, metadata abuses of power and theories on conspiracy theories.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - We're Going To Mars
Gareth 2 - Stealthing = Sexual Assault
Olly 1 - Metadata and ASIO
Olly 2 - Conspiracy Theory Theory
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Trump walks away from reporter
Trump talks about how hard being President is
Series 2 Episode 7 - Tell Me Lies
(25.04.2017)
In this episode: Tony Abbott listens to the pulse of the people, irony free. Alex Jones is a performance artist and the Herald Sun may have invented the APEX Gang for it's own political and social ends. Gay men are once again being targeted for persecution and migrants are being sold as slaves. Elections are happening throughout Europe and the Dalai Lama (potentially the nicest 81 year old in the world) is causing the Chinese headaches - possibly because of his niceness. What is happening with Trump and Syria, are we heading for a major conflict with Russia? What is happening with Trump and his administrations connection to Russia, and what is the latest in Trump v. Kim Jong Un. Back in Australia, we chat Aussie values, 457 visas and citizen tests. The Safe Schools program is coming to an in NSW, but what of the complaints that have been brought up against religious instruction?
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Alex Jones the Performance Artist
Gareth 2 - Concentration Camps in Chechnya
Olly 1 - Did the Herald Sun invent the APEX Gang
Olly 2 - Vantablack
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Leonard Cohen - First We Take Manhatten
Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Dutton talk visas and citizenship - in full.
(25.04.2017)
In this episode: Tony Abbott listens to the pulse of the people, irony free. Alex Jones is a performance artist and the Herald Sun may have invented the APEX Gang for it's own political and social ends. Gay men are once again being targeted for persecution and migrants are being sold as slaves. Elections are happening throughout Europe and the Dalai Lama (potentially the nicest 81 year old in the world) is causing the Chinese headaches - possibly because of his niceness. What is happening with Trump and Syria, are we heading for a major conflict with Russia? What is happening with Trump and his administrations connection to Russia, and what is the latest in Trump v. Kim Jong Un. Back in Australia, we chat Aussie values, 457 visas and citizen tests. The Safe Schools program is coming to an in NSW, but what of the complaints that have been brought up against religious instruction?
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - Alex Jones the Performance Artist
Gareth 2 - Concentration Camps in Chechnya
Olly 1 - Did the Herald Sun invent the APEX Gang
Olly 2 - Vantablack
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Leonard Cohen - First We Take Manhatten
Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Dutton talk visas and citizenship - in full.
Series 2 Episode 6 - Occam's Razor
(11.04.2017)
In this episode: All eyes are on Trump's response to the recent chemical weapons attacks in Syria. But is there more to this that what the media and Administration are telling us? We look deeper into the Trump/Russia connection before heading back to Australia where Olly gives an update on the latest news. We also chat about Eric Abetz accidentally advocating for bisexuals, terror threats, Department of Finance videos, universal basic income, S-Town, desalination membranes, emails and petty political insults.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 - S-Town podcast
Gareth 2 - Desalination membrane
Olly 1 - Hilarious Department of Finance video
Olly 2 - Terror threat greatly exaggerated.
SERIES 2 EPISODE 5 - Excuse Me, But We All Live Here
(28.03.2017)
In this episode: the American Health Care Act is dead on arrival. Obama did not tap Trump Towers - nor did the English and who is paying for the Mexican border wall? England suffered another tragic terror attack whilst Pauline Hanson used the event for self-promotion. Housing is expensive in Australia and Olly breaks down the latest developments. We have some very cool 'articles of interest', impressively stupid political news and angry rants.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 Same Sex Marriage Plebiscite by postal vote
Gareth 2 Yemen conflict. Yemen conflict article 2.
Olly 1 Fordlandia
Olly 2 The Third Law
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
GARETH: Air pollution denial.
OLLY: Pauline Hanson - "Islam is a disease; we need to vaccinate ourselves against that."
OTHER NOTES
- Different types of infinity
- America before the EPA
SERIES 2 EPISODE 4 - Bias. Power. Distraction.
(14.03.2017)
Whether it's dismissing verbal abuse in the streets or creating vast conspiracy theories - power will do what ever it takes to protect itself.
In this episode: the Republican's Obamacare replacement lands with a thud. Jeff Sessions lied and Donald Trump goes deep down the rabbit hole to wage war on the Deep State. In Australia, the results of the Western Australian Election are in and the Department of Human Services doxed an Australian citizens. We also chat about traffic signals, the Knights of the Templar, bees, Marine Corp scandals and finish off with a rant!
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 Radio Bursts
Gareth 2 Marine Corp photo scandal
Olly 1 Bees
Olly 2 Knights of the Templar temple?
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
Olly - Youth and Moomba and Riots OH MY
Gareth - Witches and Christians wage spiritual war
EXTRA NOTES
Extra Trappist-1 information
SERIES 2 EPISODE 3 - The Coffee Fix Is In
(28.02.2017)
Tony Abbott was in the news again with A five-point plan to save the Coalition. It did not go over well. We head to space for Articles of Interest as well as the Great Barrier Reef. Gareth went to see Julian Assange live (via video link) at the Melbourne Town Hall prompting a conversation about Wikileaks, Russia and Trump. The Fair Work Commission handed down it's ruling on Sunday penalty rates, so Olly and Gareth take a sledgehammer to the rationale behind such a decision. Also, Dick Smith acts like a dick and the government of Daniel Andrews in in trouble again. And we rant!
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 Trappist-1
Gareth 2 Gareth goes to the Great Barrier Reef - YouTube
Olly 1 Fifty year old satellite found
Olly 2 The Labor Left
STUPID POLITICAL ISSUES
Stupid Political News - Olly:
Stupid Political News - Gareth: Tony Abbott's five point plan to save the Coalition
EXTRA NOTES
Nasa Tracking Space junk
SERIES 2 EPISODE 2 - Scott Heart Coal
(14.02.2017)
Having survived the Bowling Green Massacre (#neverremember) Olly and Gareth look at the depth of the lies being told by the Trump administration to justify their Muslim ban. A white Christian terrorist walked into a Quebec City mosque January 29 and killed six people. Gareth revisits his theory that beneath everything the connecting force driving all these tragedies is hate. In Australia, Scott Morrison pulled out a piece of coal in parliament, the LNP are still incorrectly blaming renewable energy for South Australia's energy woes, Pauline Hanson is okay with Vladmire Putin killing 38 Australians and Malcolm Turnbull unleashed on Bill Shorten. We also have stupid political news, articles of interest and of course, ranting. Oh, and a brief discussion on Twin Peaks.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 Russia decriminalises domestic violence
Gareth 2 The crack in ice-shelf Larsen C
Olly 1 Infrastructure Omnibus
Olly 2 Donation Scrutiny Impossible
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Pauline Hanson defends Putin
Mosque Shooting 1
Mosque Shooting 2
Stupid Political News - Olly: Sean Spicer Retweet
Stupid Political News - Gareth: Conway lies about Bowling Green Massacre.
MUSIC CREDITS
Elevator music
Twin Peaks theme song
Twin Peaks soundtrack
SERIES 2 EPISODE 1 - 1984 Rising
(31.01.2017)
It's our first episode of 2017! In this episode we look at: tragedy in Melbourne. Malcolm Roberts and the invite that never was. Genes and trauma. Drug addiction. Australia Day. Centerlink debt collection. Alcoholic Socialists. And of course, Donald J. Trump.
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Uploaded soon
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SERIES 1 EPISODE 20 - The Upside Down (23.12.2016)
It's the end of the year and we are here to try and make sense of 2016 whilst predicting what we think will happen in 2017 (good luck!) We have TWO stupid political articles and articles of interest. We have a bit of fun as we dedicate the second half of the show to cool news.
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
- Fake US embassy
- #dumpstarwars
COOL NEWS FROM NEWS
1: Jesus' tomb
2: Diver finds nuclear bomb
3: Shipwreck Beer!
4: Alpha Gal - Radiolab podcast
COOL NEWS FROM OLLY
1: Dinosaur in Amber in Burma
2: 7,000 year old Egyptian City
3: MK ULTRA - PROJECT STARGATE
4: Stem cells help stroke victims
MUSIC CREDITS
- Elevator music
- Jingle Bells
- Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
(28.03.2017)
In this episode: the American Health Care Act is dead on arrival. Obama did not tap Trump Towers - nor did the English and who is paying for the Mexican border wall? England suffered another tragic terror attack whilst Pauline Hanson used the event for self-promotion. Housing is expensive in Australia and Olly breaks down the latest developments. We have some very cool 'articles of interest', impressively stupid political news and angry rants.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 Same Sex Marriage Plebiscite by postal vote
Gareth 2 Yemen conflict. Yemen conflict article 2.
Olly 1 Fordlandia
Olly 2 The Third Law
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
GARETH: Air pollution denial.
OLLY: Pauline Hanson - "Islam is a disease; we need to vaccinate ourselves against that."
OTHER NOTES
- Different types of infinity
- America before the EPA
SERIES 2 EPISODE 4 - Bias. Power. Distraction.
(14.03.2017)
Whether it's dismissing verbal abuse in the streets or creating vast conspiracy theories - power will do what ever it takes to protect itself.
In this episode: the Republican's Obamacare replacement lands with a thud. Jeff Sessions lied and Donald Trump goes deep down the rabbit hole to wage war on the Deep State. In Australia, the results of the Western Australian Election are in and the Department of Human Services doxed an Australian citizens. We also chat about traffic signals, the Knights of the Templar, bees, Marine Corp scandals and finish off with a rant!
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 Radio Bursts
Gareth 2 Marine Corp photo scandal
Olly 1 Bees
Olly 2 Knights of the Templar temple?
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
Olly - Youth and Moomba and Riots OH MY
Gareth - Witches and Christians wage spiritual war
EXTRA NOTES
Extra Trappist-1 information
SERIES 2 EPISODE 3 - The Coffee Fix Is In
(28.02.2017)
Tony Abbott was in the news again with A five-point plan to save the Coalition. It did not go over well. We head to space for Articles of Interest as well as the Great Barrier Reef. Gareth went to see Julian Assange live (via video link) at the Melbourne Town Hall prompting a conversation about Wikileaks, Russia and Trump. The Fair Work Commission handed down it's ruling on Sunday penalty rates, so Olly and Gareth take a sledgehammer to the rationale behind such a decision. Also, Dick Smith acts like a dick and the government of Daniel Andrews in in trouble again. And we rant!
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 Trappist-1
Gareth 2 Gareth goes to the Great Barrier Reef - YouTube
Olly 1 Fifty year old satellite found
Olly 2 The Labor Left
STUPID POLITICAL ISSUES
Stupid Political News - Olly:
Stupid Political News - Gareth: Tony Abbott's five point plan to save the Coalition
EXTRA NOTES
Nasa Tracking Space junk
SERIES 2 EPISODE 2 - Scott Heart Coal
(14.02.2017)
Having survived the Bowling Green Massacre (#neverremember) Olly and Gareth look at the depth of the lies being told by the Trump administration to justify their Muslim ban. A white Christian terrorist walked into a Quebec City mosque January 29 and killed six people. Gareth revisits his theory that beneath everything the connecting force driving all these tragedies is hate. In Australia, Scott Morrison pulled out a piece of coal in parliament, the LNP are still incorrectly blaming renewable energy for South Australia's energy woes, Pauline Hanson is okay with Vladmire Putin killing 38 Australians and Malcolm Turnbull unleashed on Bill Shorten. We also have stupid political news, articles of interest and of course, ranting. Oh, and a brief discussion on Twin Peaks.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1 Russia decriminalises domestic violence
Gareth 2 The crack in ice-shelf Larsen C
Olly 1 Infrastructure Omnibus
Olly 2 Donation Scrutiny Impossible
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Pauline Hanson defends Putin
Mosque Shooting 1
Mosque Shooting 2
Stupid Political News - Olly: Sean Spicer Retweet
Stupid Political News - Gareth: Conway lies about Bowling Green Massacre.
MUSIC CREDITS
Elevator music
Twin Peaks theme song
Twin Peaks soundtrack
SERIES 2 EPISODE 1 - 1984 Rising
(31.01.2017)
It's our first episode of 2017! In this episode we look at: tragedy in Melbourne. Malcolm Roberts and the invite that never was. Genes and trauma. Drug addiction. Australia Day. Centerlink debt collection. Alcoholic Socialists. And of course, Donald J. Trump.
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
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SERIES 1 EPISODE 20 - The Upside Down (23.12.2016)
It's the end of the year and we are here to try and make sense of 2016 whilst predicting what we think will happen in 2017 (good luck!) We have TWO stupid political articles and articles of interest. We have a bit of fun as we dedicate the second half of the show to cool news.
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
- Fake US embassy
- #dumpstarwars
COOL NEWS FROM NEWS
1: Jesus' tomb
2: Diver finds nuclear bomb
3: Shipwreck Beer!
4: Alpha Gal - Radiolab podcast
COOL NEWS FROM OLLY
1: Dinosaur in Amber in Burma
2: 7,000 year old Egyptian City
3: MK ULTRA - PROJECT STARGATE
4: Stem cells help stroke victims
MUSIC CREDITS
- Elevator music
- Jingle Bells
- Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
SERIES 1 EPISODE 19 - The Racism Episode (29.11.2016)
White-supremacists are emboldened, hate groups are energised and hate-speech is mainstream. Racism is once again having its day in the sun. Olly and Gareth talk about the rise of the alt-right, the racism of Pauline Hanson and the alarming sense of legitimacy currently felt by bigots. What can we do to bring reason in a world full of racial divide? We also talk about Australia’s complex and contradictory history with asylum seekers.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1: Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts take a trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Gareth 2: Who made my clothing?
Olly 1: Census fail update
Olly 2: Global Wealth Databook
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
#trumpcup
SERIES 1 EPISODE 18 - This Is Not Good (14.11.2016)
Olly knocks this episode out of the park as he and Gareth break down the US Election result! The outlook is not good with Trump heading to the White House. We also have 'Articles of Interest' and 'Stupid Political News'.
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
A tantrum of Toblerone Proportions
LEFT, RIGHT & CENTER PODCAST LINK
SERIES 1 BONUS SEGMENT 4 - Trump vs The Fate of the World (11.10.2016)
Gareth breaks down why he thinks Donald Trump won't win in a few days. But, there is still a chance. What would a Donald Trump Presidency mean for not only America, but the world? Chaos, disaster or simply mayhem? Why exactly is Trump bad for us all?
SERIES 1 EPISODE 17 - Fight Night (07.11.2016)
Round 1. FIGHT! In this episode we have: houses vs avocados, George Brandis vs Justin Gleeson, Abbott vs Turnbull and Trump vs Clinton. We also chat about 'water bears', the tragic death of Manmeet Alisher, 'devil tomatoes grown with witchcraft' and our stupid political news takes us back to the Philippines.
Street Fighter 2 intro music used in this episode is owned by Capcom.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1: The tragic murder of Manmeet Alisher
Gareth 2: Eric Abetz same-sex/heterosexual comments
Olly 1: Water Bears are possibly the coolest animals on the planet.
Olly 2: Sundrop Farm and their devil tomatoes grown by witchcraft.
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS
Rodrigo Duterte and God on a plane.
Bernard Salt v Avocado
Justin Gleeson's resignation letter
SERIES 1 BONUS - Just The Theme Music (24.10.2016)
We've had a few people asking us to make the theme music available by itself, so we have. Ask and you shall receive.
SERIES 1 EPISODE 16 - Words Matter (18.10.2016)
In this episode: the plebiscite is dead, but what now for marriage equality in Australia? Malcolm Turnbull is again facing questions about his leadership and George Brandis looks like he has mislead Parliament. In America, Donald Trump proves yet again what a sorry excuse for a human being he is, Hillary Clinton's transcripts are leaked and we watched the second presidential debate so you didn't have to. We also have 'stupid political news', 'articles of interest' and RANTING!
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1: Brian Buston's maiden speech
Gareth 2: Leonard Cohen 'You Want It Darker' album review and first single
Olly 1: NAB bans political donations
Olly 2: Fastest growing mortgage lenders
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS:
Pauline Hanson Twitter post
Alex Jones thinks Hillary Clinton is LITERALLY demon possessed.
SERIES 1 BONUS SEGMENT 3 - Obama and the Veto (11.10.2016)
Families of those killed during the September 11 attacks can now sue Saudi Arabia for their alleged participation. Why did Obama veto the 9/11 in the first place? And now that the veto has been overturned 97-1 (Senate)and 348-77 (House of Reps), what does it mean for America?
SERIES 1 EPISODE 15 - Where Do We Begin? (04.10.2016)
In this episode: we continue our stupid news article segment, in Australia politicians talk rubbish when they should be helping people in South Australia and we give a Port of Melbourne lease update. We chat about the complexities of the Syrian conflict and the humanitarian crisis that has unfolded. Over in America the first Presidential debate happened and we feel stupider for it. On top of all this we have our regular rant and 'articles of interest' and my cat has a sneezing fit. As always, thank you for listening.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1: World passes 400ppm
Gareth 2: Elon Musk wants to send humanity to Mars
Olly 1: Rodrigo Duterte likens himself to Hitler
Olly 2: (updated) FARC
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
The first Presidential Debate in full
STUPID POLITICAL NEWS - Hank the Cat
Ms Universe Alicia Machado did not appear in porn
Understanding the Syrian conflict
BBC article time line
al Jazeera article
VICE documentary 1
VICE documentary 2
The Hillary Shimmy Song, written by Jonathan Mann. YouTube Channel.
SERIES 1 EPISODE 14 - The Inmates and the Asylum (26.09.2016)
In this episode we follow up on Sam Dastyari and look into the problem of money in politics. Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts made their maiden speeches and were a masterclass of post-fact politics. We also chat about the sale of the ASIC Corporate Database and what it could mean for freedom of information. We then travel to America where the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks has just occurred. Olly and Gareth reflect on that day, discuss the War on Terror, the surveillance state and Obama's love of drones. We close out with two passionate rants about two very different topics.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Gareth 1: Daniel Andrews' popularity slumps
Gareth 2: same sex adoption in Victoria
Olly 1: The real reason behind the 18C ammendments
Olly 2: The Coalition of One Nation
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
Fox News talking about the miracle passport
First Dog on the Moon
ASIC
SERIES 1 BONUS SEGMENT 2 - International news (13.09.2016)
Olly chats about events happening in Uzbekistan, Brazil and the Philippines.
SERIES 1 EPISODE 13 - One Remained Sober One Did Not (07.09.2016)
The 45th Parliament begun last week and oh what a week it was. Derryn Hinch fell asleep, the Coalition lost control, Malcolm Turnbull slipped further into trouble whilst Tony Abbott had coffee with Pauline Hanson. Sam Dastyari's character has been questioned, Scott Morrison continues to kick poor people and Cory Bernardi is an angry prostitute. Then, it's off to the US to look at Trump's visit to Mexico and a black church. Clinton continues being Clinton, Sanders furthers his revolution and citizens of the United States can now fly to Cuba. We finish up with a rant! Well... one of us does.
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
The most cringe worthy video you will see all year: Abbott and Hanson chat,
SERIES 1 BONUS SEGMENT 1 - The Racial Discrimination Act 1975: 18C & 18D (30.08.2016)
With the Australian Federal Parliament starting up this week, Section 18C has once again up for debate. What the hell is Section 18C? What are the motivations of those trying to repeal it? Is Section 18C even important? (Yes, the answer to that last question is yes).
SEGMENT NOTES
Bill Leak cartoon
SERIES 1 EPISODE 12 - Dubious At Best (23.08.2016)
We did it! Not one mention of D____d T___p. In this episode we talk Andrew Bolt, the politics of love, the man who saved a billion lives and the abuse of autistic students. We break down the census failure, chat about the importance of taking a stand before asking; what happened to neoliberalism? We finish off by letting our feminist flag fly!
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
The Digital Attack Map showing no DDOS attacks on Australia on August 9 during the day of the Census
The 15.08.2016 'Q&A' episode featuring Prof. Brian Cox and Malcolm Roberts
We did it! Not one mention of D____d T___p. In this episode we talk Andrew Bolt, the politics of love, the man who saved a billion lives and the abuse of autistic students. We break down the census failure, chat about the importance of taking a stand before asking; what happened to neoliberalism? We finish off by letting our feminist flag fly!
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
The Digital Attack Map showing no DDOS attacks on Australia on August 9 during the day of the Census
The 15.08.2016 'Q&A' episode featuring Prof. Brian Cox and Malcolm Roberts
SERIES 1 EPISODE 11 - Malcolm's Terrible, Horrible, No Good Double Dissolution (11.08.2016)
Within this episode we chat about the continuing fallout of the recent Australian election. We travel into the world of political conspiracy and explore both its fringe elements and the creep of it's theories into mainstream politics. We then talk Trump - of course we do - and the Democratic National Convention. We close with a rant, and a quick chat about the 2016 Australian Census.
EXTRA SHOW NOTES
David Icke and the lizard elite
David Icke and the moon
David Icke bio
SERIES 1 EPISODE 10: WE FEEL ALL GROWN UP. (26.07.2016)
We celebrate turning ten with announcements, an updated logo and INTRO MUSIC! In this episode, Gareth and Olly chat about the modern phenomena of the lone wolf terrorist, Sonia Kruger and the politics of fear as well as the insanity that was the Republican National Convention. We also chat Great Barrier Reef, 9/11 Report, Federal ICAC and the necessity of transparent government!
Extra show notes
Melania Trump and Michelle Obama speech comparison
Image below: Laura Ingraham gives the Nazi salute at the Republican National Convention
SERIES 1 EPISODE 9: WE'RE AN ELECTION CRITIQUING MACHINE! (12.07.2016)
Olly is back from Europe as we tackle the Australian election – aka 'the failure of Malcolm Turnbull', Brexit, Hillary email scandals and police shootings. We also chat about the Serial podcast, The 'Coalition of the Willing' as war criminals, Deliveroo, the Koch Brothers and ‘he who must not be named’.
Extra show notes
The Masters of War
The use of a robot to kill the Dallas 'Black Lives Matter' killer
Serial Podcast
SERIES 1 EPISODE 9: WE'RE AN ELECTION CRITIQUING MACHINE! (12.07.2016)
Olly is back from Europe as we tackle the Australian election – aka 'the failure of Malcolm Turnbull', Brexit, Hillary email scandals and police shootings. We also chat about the Serial podcast, The 'Coalition of the Willing' as war criminals, Deliveroo, the Koch Brothers and ‘he who must not be named’.
Extra show notes
The Masters of War
The use of a robot to kill the Dallas 'Black Lives Matter' killer
Serial Podcast
An amazing photo from Baton Rouge. Protesters face off with riot police after an unarmed black man was shot. The quiet power of the woman in this picture is astounding.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36759711
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36759711
SERIES 1 EPISODE 8: THE ENEMY IS HATE (28.06.2016)
A different episode in many ways. Gareth looks at LGBT events around the world and pulls apart the political, social and media reactions to the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Florida. The mainstream media wants us to see this tragedy through the lens of a single narrative, but there is so much more going on. What is at play here and what can be done to make sure that hate does not win?
SERIES 1 EPISODE 7: WE'RE MAKING THIS ONE UP AS WE GO (10.06.2016)
We break from format and make it up as we go. We chat the Great Barrier Reef, burgers which are plants, synthetic meats and would a vegan or vegetarian eat them? Eggs, Roz Ward, character assassination and the Dalai Lama, free speech, California, Trump, Sanders, a wedding menu rant and Olly inspires!
Extra show notes:
Duncan Storer
The character assassination of Duncan Storer by The Australian
The character assassination of Duncan Storer by The Australian 2
The wedding that enraged Gareth
SERIES 1 EPISODE 6: A POORLY CONCEIVED ANECDOTE (28.05.2016)
On this episode: the AFP raid has brought the NBN back into the limelight. The Australian Liberty Alliance confuse a building for a religion and we chat Aussie milk. We then delve into all things meat agriculture - a conversation which is not a debate! We lament the state of the US Primaries and then rant.
Extra show notes:
Australian farmers
Left Right & Center podcast
The Young Turks
SERIES 1 EPISODE 5: THE DIFFERENCE OF ONE FORTNIGHT (13.05.2016)
We're halfway towards reaching double digit episodes! Amazing, and thank you for all your support! In this episode: we chat about the budget and the launch of the election campaign. We jump over to America and break down where the Republicans and Democrats are before asking the podcast question: Wind Turbine Syndrome, is it a bunch of crap or just made up BS? Then, we rant and Gareth sings an outro!
Extra show notes:
Farmers and Wind Turbines
SERIES 1 EPISODE 4: What exactly are they doing? (30.04.2016)
In this episode, we attempt to figure out what exactly the Liberals are trying to achieve with their election campaign that isn't a campaign... but is. We look at recent talk regarding the Timor Gap Treaty before heading back to America where the primary campaign (which actually is a campaign) has reached an interesting tipping point.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
GARETH 1: Climate refugees
GARETH 2: The 28 pages of the 9/11 Report
OLLY 1: High tech investigative journalism
OLLY 2: Sick ollies and Uluru
Extra show links:
Freakonomics Universal Basic Income podcast
Hawke & Keating's double dissolution
A Noam Chomsky essay on the Indonesian invasion of East Timor
SERIES 1 EPISODE 3: Neoliberalism Rides a Pale Horse. (15.04.2016)
In episode 3: We introduce a new segment 'Articles of Interest'. We get angry at the Panama Papers, chat about the current Australian election campaign which is also not an election campaign - but also is. We once again look at the US Primary race before asking the question: is the government's retiree funding equitable? And then - we rant!
WARNING: some coarse language.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
GARETH 1: SpaceX Lands Rocket Booster
GARETH 2: Institute of Public Affairs
GARETH 3: Waleed Aly Gold Logie Controversy
OLLY 1: Roads to riches: better transport spending
OLLY 2: Adani coal mine still faces two big legal hurdles
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SERIES 1 EPISODE 2: Where Are We Now? (01.04.2016)
In episode 2: Safe Schools and The Bernardi Tenuous Link Game, a shout out to Daniel Andrews and look at the current lack of leadership at the Federal level. We discuss Climate Change, the anti-vaccination movement and return to the US Primary race in our fortnightly segment, 'One Eye On America'. We finish off with a new segment where we rant like the old men we are becoming.
WARNING: some coarse language
SERIES 1 EPISODE 1: And so, it begins... (18.03.2016)
YouTube Episode 1 Segment 1
YouTube Episode 1 Segment 4
On today's episode: We say a big HELLO! Same-sex marriage, the Port of Melbourne sale, US Primary race and this fortnights question: are the Coalition the economic stewards they claim to be?
WARNING: some coarse language. Thank you for listening. We hope you like it as much as we loved recording it!