Gather Around Me
435 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBen Pobjie and Cam Smith get together for a relaxing fireside chat about the news of the day and the ways of the world. It will blow your mind.
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Episode 75: Smash The Bells
July 18, 2011 10:36 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBWelcome to Episode 75 of the Gather Around Me podcast starring Ben Pobjie as Manimal and Cam Smith as Son Of Manimal. In this thrilling edition: Children! They have issues! Museums! Manimals! Hulks! Gaga! And so on/so forth. Please try to enjoy. iTunes?
Episode 74: One Night In Bangkok
July 01, 2011 09:36 - 24 minutes - 11 MBHello gentle listeners! Welcome to Episode 74 in a Series of 1000 podchattables from your friends Ben "David" Pobjie and Cam "Margaret" Smith. In today's edition, the boys sit in a casino food court and (sort of) discuss a movie they just watched and also some of the strange happenings around them and also whether the staff of the restaurant they are in will tell them off for recording a podcast in a fast food emporium. Hashtag Spoiler Alert: I'm not going to tell you whether we get told o...
Episode 73: Charles Writes Writes...
June 28, 2011 00:15 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome, dear listeners to the 73rd in a Series of 1000 Fireside Chats from your friends Ben Delano Pobjie and Cam Walker Smith. In this episode... Cadbury Creme Eggs Willow Titanic What Is Wrong With Ben? Charles Writes Alan Jones There Are These Two Doors, Right? And NO MORE! That is everything in it. Get it on iTunes? Or off this page! No pressure!
Episode 72: Kids Free 2B Kids
June 17, 2011 00:51 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBWelcome to Episode 72 in a Series of 1000 Podtorials from your friends Ben Pobjie and also Cam Smith. In this exciting installment! Sexual tension Fanemies Some quality plugs for Kotex (w/ bonus puns) The House Howlers Mark Colvin vs Phillip Adams Mind Your Language Jail Things Ben Would Have Sex With Upcoming Events! Kids Free 2B Kids! Enjoy iiiiiiit! iTunes?
Episode 71: Cocaine Blues
June 10, 2011 00:33 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBHello hello! Welcome to Episode 71 in a Series of 1000 Podvestigations by Senior Sergeant Ben Pobjie and Detective Inspector Cam Smith. In this episode: Fire Safety The French Musical Devices The Alphabet My First Joke Chickens vs. Pirates Face/Off Forrest Gump A Lovely Story About A Giraffe Enjoy it in your brain, please. 'Gards! iTunes?
Episode 70: Remorse.
June 03, 2011 00:31 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBHello cats and kittens and robo-kittens! Welcome to Episode 70 of the Gather Around Me podchat starring Ben "Pobjie" Pobjie and Cam "Jackhammer Jones" Smith. In this episode, we discuss bears, Mia Freedman, swearing laws, the storied career of David Morse, and discriminatory enrolment practices at top universities. ENJOY OR ELSE. Or else what? You'll find out. iTunes!
Episode 69: Ooh la la...
May 20, 2011 03:19 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBHello sexy listeners! Welcome to a highly sexsual EPISODE SIXTY NINE of the Gather Around Me Podcast In A Series Of 1000 highly sexsual Gather Around Me Podcasts. Your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith here. There. Everywhere. This podcast contains traces of: Sexsual healing. Controversy. What's In The News. Debriefing. The Rapture. Technical Difficulties. I hope you're not allergic to these nuts... Anyone for iTunes?
Episode 68: A Ghost! Behind You!
May 13, 2011 00:59 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to a super-spooky Episode 68 in a Series of 1000 spookcasts from your haunted friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this issue, find such delights as: Nirvana Changey-Songs Depressions and Anxieties The Asthmatic Christ Balance Mobile Phones Bars Where You Eat Things Off Women An Interventionist God Nirvana Changey-Songs Put it in your mouth. Doesn't work. What about your nose? No... se? What about... your ears? Perfect! Or as they would say in Italian, "Good job." They wo...
Episode 67: Tears Of A Child
May 07, 2011 04:30 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBGood day. Welcome to Episode 67 in a Series of 1000 Podposiums from Your Good Friends Or Maybe More, Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode, the gentlemen discuss many weighty matters of import, including, but not limited to: RACISM BLUE HEELERS SUCKER PUNCH KUNG FU and much more. Get it in your ears and see how you like it. iTunes?
Episode 66: Home Again Home Again
April 27, 2011 22:56 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBHello, gentle listeners! After an extended hiatus brought on by technical difficulties and circumstance and court orders, your heroes Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith return with Episode 66 in a Series of 1000 Podchats. In this issue the gentlemen discuss Ben's comedy festival show, the Industry, the recent Sister Fanciers' tour, and books they have written recently. Enjoy! iTunes!
Episode 65: I thought we were friends, Frodo...
April 04, 2011 11:56 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBWelcome to Episode 65 in a Series of 1000 podcasts starring your friends Ben Pobjie, Cam Smith and special guest Paul F. Tompkins, the 21st Century Tommy Chong. The F stands for Francis, but it could just as easily stand for Funny. He was a mensch. Beware! This podchat may contain traces of: Celebrity Gossip! The Lords Of The Ring! Sad Tales of Fun Rides! Teen/Pre-Teen Detectives! Draculas! Dictionaries! Other Things Probably? Get it in your earholes and just groove on it. Those par...
Episode 64: Make It Rain
March 25, 2011 03:43 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBHello dear listener! Welcome to Episode 64 in a series of 1000 podcasts from raconteurs about town Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this issue, we discuss many an issue, including, but not limited to: The Rain Awakenings Buddy Cops Big Ms and also other things. Get down to it. iTunes!
Episode 63: Everyone is normal on Krypton
March 15, 2011 04:15 - 16.6 MBHello. Do you enjoy the sound of crying infants and also the sound of podcasts, but find it difficult to bring these things together? Good news! We have done the hard work for you! Let Cam Smith and new co-host Jonah Pobjie regale you with stuff and also things. And don't bury your dog in dirt for ten years. It will get dirty. iTunes! Enjoy!
Episode 62: Of Feuds and Baronettes.
February 27, 2011 22:52 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBEpisode 62. Ben Pobjie. Cam Smith. There are feuds. There are spoilers. There is a feud. I already said that. A rollicking adventure! Get it in your earholes and out your noseholes. Shazang. Get it on iTunes.
Episode 61: If you beelieve it, you can achieve it
February 20, 2011 21:47 - 15.5 MBHello you! How's it hanging? Welcome to Episode 61 of Gather Around Me, a podcast excreted from the glands of Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode we discuss such weighty topics as: Ben Elton Ricky Nixon Racial tolerance Solving mysteries Bees There used to be a bit which defamed Jean Paul Gaultier, but we removed it because it was too defamatory. See if you can guess where it has been taken out. Enjoy it in your earhole, or however you like. Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 60: This Is Your Early Morning Wake Up Call
February 13, 2011 22:24 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBHello Sunshine! This is Episode 60 in a Series of 1000 wake up calls. Warning, may contain traces amounts of: Roadworks Shark Jumping Mr. Men Valentine's Day Eyelashes Sun Smartness Wake Up Calls As Papa Doc would say, "Enjoy!" But he would probably say it in French or maybe Creole? Is Creole a racist thing? That's just for biscuits, right? Get it on iTunes.
Episode 59: Happy Days Are Yours And Mine
February 06, 2011 23:59 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBA new podposium from thought leaders Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning! May contain traces of: Christine Anu comeback album Sunburn Flipping Burgers Lost Verity Firth "Happy" Days Pasta Enjoy it please. iTunes!
Episode 58: It was an alien all along.
January 31, 2011 21:34 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBEpisode 58 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from your friendly flambogglers Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. WARNING: May contain traces of... Is it recording? Grapeshot Playing with your kids Postcode 3000 Everything has to die Baristas Internet Cafes Reports Australia Day An overly convoluted attempt to link Stephen King's IT and The Tommyknockers, given that the character of Pennywise appears in The Tommyknockers. Country Music Keep it real on the DL. iTunes!
Episode 57: Get a handle on Sharia
January 24, 2011 01:32 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBWelcome to Episode 57 in a series of 1000 podlectures from Drs. Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this issue, we discuss the pros and pros of Sharia law. Also: Cricket and the Safety Dance. Yes, the Safety Dance. What is this? 1982-1983, when the Safety Dance was at the height of its popularity? DON'T BLAME US! WE ARE MERELY RESPONDING TO MODERN POPULAR CULTURE. Get off our backs, seriously. Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 56: Teen Hospital
January 18, 2011 09:52 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB'Gather Around Me' is back for Twenty Eleven! It's episode 56 of 1000, starring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith and it's a finger-lickin' mind-journey. Proving that the phrase 'You've gotta guts it out' has never been truer, these wild colonial boys will take you on a magical journey through the world of 'Teen Hospital', and the trials and tribulations that its teenaged staff must face. We also discuss what we did on our holidays, how the kids are, and 'Ernest Goes To Camp'. Bon app- arr-tee...
Episode 55: Justifiably Upset Birds
December 11, 2010 05:23 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome to Episode 55 in a Series of 1000 Podiscussions from yo pals Ben "Darkseid" Pobjie and Cam "Granny Goodness" Smith. Hang on a second. LOOKOUT! It contains talk of: Angry Birds Jinx Personal Jinx Grinches & Scrooges Energy Vampires Changey Songs Wikileaks Oprah Drive Safe Get it up on your iTunes. Sorry, that sounded more overtly sexual than I meant it to. APOLOGIES.
Episode 54: Things We Feel
December 05, 2010 03:10 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBGood day, welcome to Episode 54 of the Gather Around Me Podtalkable starring Ben Pobjie as Alfie and Cam Smith as his trusty butler Alonso. LOOK OUT! It contains such wondrous things as: Breaking Up The Big Friendly Giant I Feel Like Companies To Boycott The World Cup Cam, He's A Man Of Letters: Gay Marriage & Marijuana, A 60 Year Long Gay Marriage, The Lurks/Perks of Local Government, Old People And Their Long Memories, Your Most Memorable Sporting Event Wrap It Up Imagine! In this...
Episode 53: Ummmmmmmm...
November 27, 2010 22:07 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to Episode 53 in a Series of 1000 Victorian Electioncasts from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Mandatory Greetings Victorian Podcasts ALP Slogans Sinking Ships Hung Parliament Jokes A Quality Burma Gag Selling Schools Changing The Flag Cam, He's A Man Of Letters: The Future, Toys, Jokes How To Vote Cards The End Of The Podcast Enjoy? Get it on iTunes!
Episode 52: Prank Patrol
November 22, 2010 01:20 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBRoll up, roll up, it's Episode 52 in a Series of 1000 Podchats starring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Featuring reasoned discussion which raises the discourse about: The Alphabet Gay Marriage Prank Patrol Bigotry "Social" Networking Polygamy Cam, He's A Man Of Letters: Haircuts, Asteroids, Dogs, The Foreshore Get it up ya brain. Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 51: At least one free burger
November 14, 2010 23:35 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBGood evening. Welcome to Episode 51 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this issue, we discuss various things, possibly even including: MOVEMBER NUNSPLOITATION RICHARD ROXBURGH ROLF THE HEER OTHER THINGS Many coughs and sniffles and other dreadful noises were EDITED OUT during the EDITING process. That is what you are paying for. Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 50: Give us your money
November 08, 2010 02:40 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome to Episode 50 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may contain traces of: The man at Subway discriminated against us because he thought we were gay. Peter Costello Salad Days Making Money Joel Monaghan Burma A new political paradigm Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 49: NUT UP or SHUT UP
October 31, 2010 22:13 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBHello pumpkins! Welcome to Episode 49 in a Series of 1000 Talkcasts starring your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. This is a very special episode in that it is entirely scripted! Warning, may contain traces of: Weather Fashion blogging Futurism Ozone Therapy Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 48: Pests, Sex And Otherwise
October 21, 2010 21:34 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBEpisode 48 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith Warning, may contain contents of: Teletubbies Internet Comments Cranberry Country Bio-Engineering Sex Pests Dick Smith Katherine Heigl Get it on the iTunes, doggs. Stay metal and stay bogan.
Episode 47: Also Known As Episode 48. Also Known As Episode 47. Also Known As The Wonkdrinks Episode.
October 14, 2010 21:54 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBThis is actually episode 47 in a series of 1000 podchats from your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. It primarily concerns WONKDRINKS. What is a drink? What is a wonk? Etc.? Subscribe on the iTunes. Enjoy!
Episode 46: The Best Of Gather Around Me!
October 01, 2010 04:35 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBGentle Listeners! Check it out! Episode 46 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from your delightful ear-companions Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith! It is also our FIRST BIRTHDAY! Our first podcast was a year ago... TODAY! In honour of this special occasion, we have put together a clip show of some of the most memorable moments from this year of Gather Around Me. Warning! This clip show of memorable moments may contain traces of: Sacred cows we've slaughtered Music to soothe savage beasts Savage beas...
Episode 45: Lemonade went everywhere. Everywhere.
September 25, 2010 01:27 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode 45 in a Series of 1000 Podiscussions from your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may contain sexy traces of: Blowing minds MacKillop: The Musical Toastmasters The Melbourne Show Batman Versus Mr. Minit Ghost Trains Lessons Learnt Enjoy responsibly. Subscribe on iTunes, or to the RSS.
Episode 44: Lettuce pray, cabbages salaat
September 16, 2010 22:59 - 34 minutes - 16 MBWelcome to Episode 44 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from your friends Ben Pobjie, Cam Smith and poet Les Murray. Warning, may contain traces of: What's Been Going On Introducing Les Lettuce! hug break Mazes Toddlers The Papal Visit To London What is a malt? Female Teen Pope Cosmo Sealed Section Pope Joan Publishing opportunities And much more??? Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes, darling.
Episode 43: The Mystery of The Human Brain
September 09, 2010 23:23 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBEpisode 43 in a Series of 1000 Podchats starring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning may contain traces of... Dogs Prime Ministers Taxi Driver Women In Uniform The Three Investigators and the Nazi Animator Serial Killer Dreamings Pasties Firing Stilgherrian A Big Discussion About Depression: What makes people feel sad? What are some good ways to feel better? Are chemical solutions viable? Is religion the answer? Finding solace in books Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 42: Blood Brothers
September 03, 2010 05:02 - 21 minutes - 10 MBEpisode 42 in a Series of 1000 Bloodcasts starring blood brothers Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may contain traces of: Memories A Hat Made Of Milk Insightful/In Depth Political Discussion A Lupus Update The Price Of Needles Stilgherrian Jones Sex Parties Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes.
Mad Katters?
August 27, 2010 04:44 - 9 minutes - 4.31 MBAn exclusive interview with Bob Katter on the direction in which he will take this country. As recorded for the August 27th edition of 3CR's SUWA program.
Episode 41: Hung like a donkey
August 23, 2010 04:15 - 19 minutes - 8.97 MBEpisode 41 in a Series of Analysiscasts starring your friends/acquaintances Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith, the most prescient commentators in this entire country. Warning, may contain traces of: What did we DO? The Twitter Election Begging The Question: A Tutorial The Independents Does Quentin Bryce have a conflict of interest? Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 40: No! Sleep! 'Til Canberra!
August 19, 2010 23:53 - 34 minutes - 16 MBEpisode 40 in a Series of Engaging Talkchats with your Friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may contain traces of: Ground Zero Sleep Deprivation Game Changing Gaffes The Return of Christ Policy Analysis A Law & Order Election Beggars Games Who Will We Be Voting For? More Worry About Whether We Are Too Arch The End Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 39: Arching Up
August 19, 2010 02:31 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBEpisode 39 in a Series of 1000 Archcasts starring your friendly neighbourhood spidermen Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. THIS EPISODE IS CANON. Warning, may contain traces of: Our Mia Freedman correspondence Boatphones Vs. Batphones The Animorph Election Special Minister of State Joe Ludwig Getting Into The Music Industry The Leaders Forum It is possible that we very briefly touch on whether the podcast is too arch. Enjoy? Subscribe on iTunes
Episode 38: Blaze Ya Dead Homie
August 18, 2010 03:35 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MBEpisode 38 in a Series of 1000 highly informative thinkpieces starring Ben "Rock Hudson" Pobjie and Cam "Doris Day" Smith. Hey, hang on a second. Anyway, this one has got much detailed analysis of the ALP campaign launch and also upcoming Juggalo events. Enjoy! Subscribe via iTunes.
Episode 37: Crime and Punishment
August 11, 2010 23:43 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBEpisode 37 in a series of 1000 sexcasts from your sexy friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode, we ruminate on crimes committed just prior to the recording of the podcast and also about the Liberal Party campaign launch, which was also quite recent at time of recording. Also, what would be a better theme for the news AND what actually happens at the end of Cujo? There is election fatigue by the bucketload. [Some have wondered about the delightful synth noises scattered throughout...
This is my shopping ensemble!
July 28, 2010 04:51 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBNo electiocast today! Instead we have an interview with Family First senator Steve Fielding, recorded for 3CR's Squatters & Unwaged Workers Airwaves program on July 23. Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 36: Letter Boxes Defying The Laws Of Time
July 25, 2010 21:13 - 19 minutes - 8.99 MBEpisode 36 in a Series of 1000 Internet-facilitated Audio Discussions from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may approximately contain traces of: The Debate Some Royal scandal about which both of us are, at best, uninformed The Lake House Hello! Cam here. Normally I listen to these before I put them up, but not today, because I am busy. This has not been edited AT ALL. That does not make a huge difference, I suppose, but I am just letting you know that if you have friends who appreciat...
Episode 35: Has Glenn Milne completely lost it?
July 23, 2010 13:59 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat the dickens! Episode 35 in a Series of 1000 Podchats, it's another Electiocast from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Live on tape from the Gather Around Me Media Centre, this 'cast may contain traces of: Glenn Milne ABC24 Commentary ALP climate policy National Security Kevin Rudd & The UN Ripping Octopi Hamish Blake's healthy sperm More ABC24 Commentary Hawke Tony Abbott on Hey Hey It's Saturday Facebook Fugitivery Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 34: What's A Ganache?
July 20, 2010 22:02 - 17 minutes - 8.24 MBEpisode 34 in a Series of 1000 Podchats by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. But also Episode 2 in a Series of Election Minicasts by Cam Smith and Ben Pobjie. Warning, may contain traces of: Campaign Fatigue TCB Dirt Units Anti-Lifesaver Party Stealing Fruit from Illegal Immigrants Angry Cake-Sellers Jumping Out Of Planes If Dr. King Roman was Prime Minister... Swearing Subscribe via iTunes!
Episode 33: A General Sense Of Unease And A Mild Dislike On The Campaign Trail
July 18, 2010 22:04 - 14 minutes - 6.78 MBThe first Election Campaign Mini-Cast from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. It is Day 2 of the Election Campaign, and what is going on? Nobody knows! Except us! Expert analysis of what is what and what is not on the campaign trail. Get it up ya face. Subscribe via iTunes.
Episode 32: Your Mum Is A Sofa
July 16, 2010 02:36 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MBEpisode 32 in a Series of 1000 Podiscussions starring your friendly neighbourhood spider-men Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. WARNING! May contain traces of: Episode 24 The Election was Called Yesterday Magneto, Misunderstood Fake Refugees Atoms Construction Workers Have Feelings What Did Ben Have For Tea This Week What Did Ben Watch On TV This Week Hey Hey! disappoints all with casual anti-semitism Australian Versus A Chair Enjoy... if you dare! Subscribe via iTunes... if you dare!
Episode 31: Free Rug With Every Idea
July 08, 2010 22:58 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBEpisode 31 in a Series of 1000 Thoughtchats by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith Warning, may contain traces of: The Free Market Of Ideas Turkish Delight Classic Cramps Comedy What Did Ben Have For Dinner? What Did Ben Watch On TV (excluding Masterchef) Elton John The Hectic Day Of Mia Freedman Whispering Australian Versus Lessons Subscribe on iTunes!
Episode 30: Life. What's It All About?
July 02, 2010 02:11 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat? Episode 30 in a Series of 1000 Podposiums featuring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith? WARNING May contain traces of: Life. Be in it. Catholic China. Environmentalism Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo Kramer Vs. Kramer Centrifugal forces BONUS TRACK: People who were in the Subway we went to Flirtexting Subscribe on iTunes.
Episode 29: Top Cat - Top That!
June 16, 2010 22:44 - 26 minutes - 12 MBEpisode 29 in a Series of 1000 Podchats starring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may contain traces of: Waiting For Godot Monetizing the podchats Blatant commercial pandering Our special guest! Trial Kennedy & Boom Crash Opera tour manager Scott "Top Cat" Redford! The World of Finance The World of Rockstardom The World of Jazz Enthusiasm Violence! Let's start a cover band! Cigarette Lighting & Holding The time that Scott met Kevin Rudd (hot politics/music goss) Enjoy!
There are many nods and winks in International Relations
June 13, 2010 01:11 - 11 minutes - 5.13 MBThis week's podcast has been delayed, so enjoy an interview that Cam conducted on 3CR with Stephen Smith, the Minister for Foreign Affairs. This was obviously recorded after one scandal, but before another. Anyway, 3CR is having its Radiothon at the moment. You should go to the 3CR website and donate them some money. NOW. Or you can subscribe to our podcast via iTunes. OR YOU CAN DO BOTH.