News Fighters
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.
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Best of News Fighters: Putin's phoney call-in show! (from 2021)
January 21, 2024 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAfter 5 years and 125 episodes News Fighters is going on indefinite hiatus while I work on other projects. But in the meantime I thought I’d re-release some classic episodes to the podcast feed to recap some of our better, least topical moments which hold up to this day. An incredibly huge thank you to everyone who's listened, shared, guested, hosted and written with us, especially regular contributors Stefan Pazur and Bec Melrose, and Dan Ilic at A Rational Fear. Watch this episode on You...
Best of News Fighters: Boris Johnson becomes UK PM (from 2019)
January 15, 2024 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBAfter 5 years and 125 episodes News Fighters is going on indefinite hiatus while I work on other projects. But in the meantime I thought I’d re-release some classic episodes to the podcast feed to recap some of our better, least topical moments which hold up to this day. An incredibly huge thank you to everyone who's listened, shared, guested, hosted and written with us, especially regular contributors Stefan Pazur and Bec Melrose, and Dan Ilic at A Rational Fear. Watch this episode on You...
Best of News Fighters: Christopher Pyne fixes podcasting (from 2021)
January 11, 2024 00:15 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBAfter 5 years and 125 episodes News Fighters is going on indefinite hiatus while I work on other projects. But in the meantime I thought I’d re-release some classic episodes to the podcast feed to recap some of our better, least topical moments which hold up to this day. An incredibly huge thank you to everyone who's listened, shared, guested, hosted and written with us, especially regular contributors Stefan Pazur and Bec Melrose, and Dan Ilic at A Rational Fear. Watch this episode on You...
WE'VE MOVED! New episodes now on the A Rational Fear podcast feed!
February 24, 2023 06:44 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBTo find new monthly episodes on the A Rational Fear podcast feed, subscribe at arationalfear.com or on your podcasting app of choice: Apple: apple.co/3VOx4Lj Spotify: spoti.fi/3QemUCo Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3VRov29 Chip into support the show at http://www.patreon.com/ARationalFear Buy me a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/newsfighters Watch on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfighters Listen to old episodes at http://podfollow.com/newsfighters Listen to old patreon bonus episodes at htt...
Best of News Fighters: The war on OneFour (from 2020)
January 25, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBFor the final episode of News Fighters’ Classic Summer Replay series I revisit one of my favourite episodes, my January 2020 look at NSW Police’s Strike Force Raptor and their unrelenting pursuit of Aussie drill hip hop group OneFour. Also has a brand new intro! Looking for new episodes? We’re now over on the A Rational Fear podcast feed at arationalfear.com or at Apple: apple.co/3VOx4Lj Spotify: spoti.fi/3QemUCo Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3VRov29 Chip into support the show at http://www.p...
My Fav Episode: The war on Aussie Hip Hop act OneFour (from 2020)
January 25, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBFor the final episode of News Fighters’ Classic Summer Replay series I revisit one of my favourite episodes, my January 2020 look at NSW Police’s Strike Force Raptor and their unrelenting pursuit of Aussie drill hip hop group OneFour. Also has a brand new intro! Looking for new episodes? We’re now over on the A Rational Fear podcast feed at arationalfear.com or at Apple: apple.co/3VOx4Lj Spotify: spoti.fi/3QemUCo Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3VRov29 Chip into support the show at http://www.p...
Best of 2022: R.I.P The Queen & arise King Charles
January 19, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBFor this week’s classic replay episode we revisit one of the biggest news stories from 2022: the September death of Her Majesty The Queen and all the endless surreal and bombastic media coverage surrounding the pageantry and history. Watch the original episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/XCWV7vHDd0I News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor Dylan Behan. To find new monthly episodes on the A Rational Fear podcast feed, su...
Best of News Fighters: R.I.P The Queen (from 2022)
January 19, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBFor this week’s classic replay episode we revisit one of the biggest news stories from 2022: the September death of Her Majesty The Queen and all the endless surreal and bombastic media coverage surrounding the pageantry and history. Watch the original episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/XCWV7vHDd0I News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor Dylan Behan. To find new monthly episodes on the A Rational Fear podcast feed, su...
Best of 2022: Our Election Night Recap & Waiting for Gonski co-author Tom Greenwell.
January 12, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBFor this week’s classic summer episode I replay the Federal Election Night Recap show originally released on May 22, 2022 that recaps why Scott Morrison lost and what we can expect from new PM Anthony Albanese. Then I replay my election interview with Tom Greenwell, co-author of the book "Gonski: How Australia Failed Its Schools" about how our politicians keep failing our education system. Order the book here: https://unsw.press/books/waiting-for-gonski/ News Fighters is a comedic look at ...
Best of 2022: Rishi Sunak, the first Billionaire UK PM*! (Also, we're moving!)
January 05, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIt’s official! In 2023 News Fighters is moving to the A Rational Fear podcast feed! Listen for all the info! And then I play highlights from our 2022 Patreon Bonus Episodes, including a look at Rishi Sunak, the first billionaire British PM* (*in Australian Dollars). News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor Dylan Behan. To find new monthly episodes on the A Rational Fear podcast feed, subscribe at arationalfear.com or on your p...
2022 Year in Review: What a deluge!
December 15, 2022 18:15 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIt’s my fourth annual year in review wrap where I look back on the big Aussie news stories of the year: the floods, the rain, the weather emergencies, the lettuce prices, it’s all here! Also I look back on the May Federal Election, the invasion of Ukraine, China’s Covid Zero uprisings and the Iran protests. Expect hilarious wacky clips and a whole lot of “wait, was that this year?” Also our sports and showbiz reporter Stefan Pazur stops by to look back on the year on the screen and on the p...
Bec Melrose on 2022: pony mayors, lion escapees, COVID cruises and Albo's DJ diplomacy.
December 01, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBIn the first of our eps looking back on 2022, RAW Comedy Winner Bec Melrose stops by to reminisce about some of the most memorable and funny news stories of 2022: the Queen, the election, ScoMo’s secret ministries, covid, chess cheating, lions on the loose, Midnight Oil’s farewell tour and shortages galore. Follow Bec Melrose on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/becmelrose/ News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dy...
Albo meets Xi and our Victorian State Election Preview!
November 17, 2022 18:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBI look at the diplomatic praise being heaped on Australian Prime Minister Albanese for successfully having a meeting with Chinese President Xi at the G20 and also not being called a liar by French President Macron. Then I take a deep dive into the Victorian State Election where two seemingly left wing socialist candidates are vying to lead the state: Dictator Dan Andrews and Matthew “Lobster with a Mobster” Guy. We analyse their crazy public transport and electricity nationalisation polices...
The War in Ukraine is Great (for Business) & guest Tom Ballard on his new book, I Millennial.
November 04, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThis fortnight I look at the biggest news story of the year: THE LIONS ON THE LOOSE! Also with inflation and interest rates rising here in Australia, it’s time to call out everyone who is profiting from the war in Ukraine and why they’ll never stop! Also my guest is comedian Tom Ballard author of the book “I Millennial, one snowflake’s screed against boomers, billionaires and everything else”. We also talk about housing affordability, class struggle and his new Greens podcast Serious Danger...
Jim Chalmers' Bread and Butter Budget (BYO Bread and Butter)
October 25, 2022 17:56 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBHappy Budget Night! Jim Chalmers has delivered his first budget, and it definitely feels a lot gloomier and less shouty than the coalition budgets of recent years. With energy prices and grocery costs rising, we take an indepth look at Labor’s cost of living measures which will help new parents and ahhh… errr… that’s about it to be honest. Enjoy! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Support us and get ear...
There Goes Liz Truss
October 22, 2022 05:46 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWe look back on the turbulent Prime Ministership of Britain’s Liz Truss from 2022 to 2022. From the stumbles and lowlights to the near economic catastrophes, this is a PM for the history books (or at least the pub trivia nights). Also who’s next and when is the next British election? News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/newsfighter...
PM Anthony Albanese's First 137 Days
October 07, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAfter a couple of delays we finally evaluate Anthony Albanese’s first 100 days in office (give or take 37). We look back on Albo 747’s countless overseas trips, his celebrity encounters, policy sellouts and his complete abandonment of insecure workers over COVID 19 sick pay. Here's the gofundme to buy us a new hard drive: https://www.gofundme.com/f/news-fighters-needs-a-hard-drive News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor ...
The Queen dies and "Operation: Revive The Monarchy" swings into action!
September 22, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWell what a whirlwind fortnight for the British royal family. I look back at how the news of the Queen’s death rolled out across the world and at local reactions from former Australian Prime Ministers to bewildered people on the street. I also look at the proclamation of our new head of state, King Charles III (a man that none of us voted for) and why some Aussies might actually like him. Please support us to keep the show going and get, ad-free & bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/news...
Here comes Liz Truss! Also: Alexandra Smith on the downfall of Gladys Berejiklian.
September 08, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBWe take an indepth look at the election of new UK PM Liz Truss and why she's basically the UK's equivalent of Scott Morrison. Then I interview Sydney Morning Herald NSW State Politics Editor Alexandra Smith about her new book The Secret, all about the downfall of the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Order The Secret here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761260742/ News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. ...
Scott Morrison: Master of Self Promotion
August 25, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWe’re back with an all new episode which has an indepth look at FORMER Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recent car crash press conference where he tried to deny his way out of admitting he seized other minister’s portfolios at the height of the pandemic, but only for emergency use and only because it was in the national interest. Also we are looking for SPONSORS and new patrons. You can get ad-free episodes for just $6/month! But we also want to find 3 sponsors to pay us $300/month (with sho...
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're coming back! (And the Delta outbreak one year on!)
August 11, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBAn announcement on what I see as the future path for News Fighters. And replay our most popular Youtube episode from 2021 where we took a comprehensive look at every single stuff up and confusing backflip NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian did at the beginning of the winter Delta outbreak (originally from Ep 76, July 30 2021). Watch the original episode on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e9Gvq9hqA4 PLEASE join our patreon! We need three major sponsors to donate $300/month to ke...
Putin foreshadowed the Ukraine invasion in 2021 (extended replay episode)
July 28, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBI'm on break but I thought it was a good time to replay an extended version of my segment from last year on Russian President Vladimir Putin's bombastic call in TV show, in which he actually foreshadowed his invasion of Ukraine. Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/WfKS7G5TPYY News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a fee-free coffee: http://ko-fi.com/newsfighter Free email newslette...
What is Boris Johnson's ACTUAL future ambition? (from 2019)
July 14, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOriginally released the day Boris Johnson became British PM in 2019, we replay a very prophetic episode previewing the narcisstic lying sh*tshow that would characterise his leadership as well as his potential future ambition. I'm on break at the moment but to be the first to find out when we're coming back sign up to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Free email newsletter: http://newsfighters.com Watch episodes on ...
Who is Anthony Albanese? (from 2019)
June 30, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn June 2019 when Anthony Albanese became opposition leader I made a segment introducing him and making some incorrect predictions about his chances of becoming Prime Miniser. Well boy was I wrong but I hope you enjoy it! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters ...
Election 2022 Rewind: The Decisive Debates
June 16, 2022 19:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week we relive the late night drama of the 2022 Australian Federal Election Debates. Which one was your favourite? Learn more about the famous Egyptian Squash player Mahmoud el Karim here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahmoud_Karim Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Free email newsletter: http://newsfighters.com Watch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfight...
Episode 100 - a "best of" the worst times.
June 02, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBTo celebrate the 100th episode of my indulgent wacky clips news comedy podcast I’ve cobbled together a non-stop funny romp through some of the biggest news stories since the show started in February 2019. From the Black Summer bushfires through to the covid lockdowns, the vaccine strollout and our Omicron summer, expect to laugh, cry and want to move to New Zealand! Also we have some of the best showbiz and culture highlights from Stefan and some big celebrities send in their congratulations...
Election Night 2022: Scott Morrison runs out of miracles.
May 22, 2022 15:27 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBI look back at all the drama and fun from Election Night 2022: the shocks, the tech stuff ups, the confusion, the passive aggressive concession speeches, the blame games, the mind games and the denying of reality. Also what the results mean for Aussie conservativism going forward. Thanks for listening this election campaign, News Fighters is going on hiatus. Please fill out my anonymous listener survey to help me work out the future of the show: https://forms.gle/W2yWD19cj4qC68H96 News Fig...
Election 2022: Housing unaffordability wins out & Leigh Sales vs ScoMo Round 2
May 17, 2022 17:35 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIt’s the final week of the campaign! Peter Dutton discusses on water matters! Both parties forget the “affordability” part of housing affordability. ScoMo launches his “I can change” policy. And I do a full recap of Leigh Sales final ever interview (hopefully) with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Watch the ScoMo Had A Go video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVMq9dHuv2Q News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dy...
Where is education this election? An interview with "Waiting for Gonski" co-author Tom Greenwell)
May 14, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn another instalment of our "Book Club (don't sue me Oprah)" series I interview Tom Greenwell, co-author of the book "Gonski: How Australia Failed Its Schools" about how our politicians keep failing our education system in regards to funding. Support us and get early release, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters The News Fighters podcast is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocri...
Election 2022: The Final Leaders Debate (thank god!)
May 11, 2022 18:12 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBFinally - the wait is over and by that I mean the debates are over and election will be soon too. For a third go round on Channel 7, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese agree to stop talking over each other but can’t agree on anything else except it’s bed time! Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Free email newsletter: http://newsfighters.com Watch episodes on Youtube: http://ww...
Election 2022: Channel 9’s dodgy leaders debate recap
May 08, 2022 17:16 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBI do a quick recap of the 2nd leaders debate for the Federal Election which was held on Channel 9 where Scott Morrison said “Vote me because you hate me” and Anthony Albanese said “I’m just like him!”. Also Channel 9 praised Scott Morrison when they thought he won the debate but then have to suddenly change their tune! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes...
Election 2022: Happy Lettuce Week!
May 05, 2022 19:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn week four of the federal election campaign the media’s focus turns to important issues like lettuce, ham sandwiches, chicken curry, potato wedges and other food items. Also there was an interest rate rise. News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Free email ne...
Election 2022: Albo in iso vs ScoMo the wanna-be autocrat
April 28, 2022 19:30 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week in the Federal Election Campaign: as Labor leader Anthony Albanese heads into iso having caught covid, Prime Minister Scott Morrison shows his autocratic tendencies as he tries to talk tough on China over the botched Solomon Islands security deal. Also: the coalition’s net zero and economic plans come undone, Howard and Rudd hit the campaign trail and someone tries to hit Barnaby! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy vid...
News Fighters: The Book Club and Eliza Reilly on "Shielas: Bad Ass Women of Australian History"
April 24, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBINTRODUCING: the new News Fighters Book Club. This year I plan to sporadically interview authors of books about topics I find interesting and fascinating, and I hope you do too. First up: Eliza Reilly author of the fantastic new comedic history book “Shielas: Bad Ass Women of Australian History”. Find out more about Shielas here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760984014/ Follow Eliza on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/eliza.reilly/ And on twitter here: https://twitter.com...
Election 2022: Sky News Debate recap - Mr Empathy strikes again!
April 20, 2022 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBYes the leaders go head to head (whatever that means) in the first leaders debate of the 2022 Australian Federal Election campaign. It’s Scott Morrison versus Anthony Albanese on nurses raining from the sky, forgetting people names and pissing off Maserati drivers. Also Morrison tries out his empathy schtick and as predicted it did not go well! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Support us and get early...
Election 2022: ScoMo’s crap re-election pitch & Albo’s bad week
April 14, 2022 21:15 - 17 minutes - 16 MBWelcome to Week One of the 2022 Federal Election Campaign, where Scott Morrison’s re-election pitch is literally “we suck but give us another go” while Anthony Albanese is like “I can’t remember any numbers!” Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Free email newsletter: http://newsfighters.com Watch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfighters Follow News Fighters on I...
Leigh Sales vs Scott Morrison (Round 1!)
April 06, 2022 04:40 - 11 minutes - 11 MBHere’s a quick turn around look at Australia announces new high speed war toys and also we fact check Scott Morrison’s interview with Leigh Sales on ABC’s 730 last night! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters I don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to our f...
2022 Budget Recap: Can you buy votes with cheap petrol?
March 29, 2022 17:03 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIt’s time for our fourth annual budget all-nighter episode. This year the coalition tries to win votes by appealing to everyone ahead of the election, offering cheap petrol, tax offsets, military spending, funding for obscure transport projects and free money for old people (they almost forgot about veterans though). Then Labor agrees and says it’s good! Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qExuzh3WR14 News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypoc...
TV editors against Putin & the SA Election shows pandemic incumbency is dead.
March 24, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBFirst up we look at the War in Ukraine, where in Russia Putin puts on a concert wearing a turtleneck while a freelance video TV editor risks it all to protest live on national TV. Also we wrap up the South Australian state election which saw charismatic Labor leader Peter Malinauskas defeat incumbent Liberal Steven Marshall, finally breaking the curse that has seen every incumbent re-elected in Australia since the pandemic began. News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media an...
Hey look it’s time for our annual one-in-100-years floods again!
March 10, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week I take an in-depth look at the blame game surrounding the recent flood catastrophe that has devastated the east coast of Australia and why the Morrison government thinks it doesn’t have a role to play to keep Aussies safe when they’re drowning or burning due to climate change. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters I don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to our free new...
Putin invades Ukraine
February 24, 2022 17:25 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBThis week we look at Vladimir Putin deciding to invade Ukraine and the reaction from the west, including Scott Morrison here in Australia who seems to think stopping people shopping at Harrods could prevent World War III somehow. News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfi...
Our Wet Hot Omicron Summer
February 10, 2022 19:01 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBWe’re back to recap all the stuff ups from Scott Morrison and Dominic Perrottet on Omicron that lead to this summer being a washout of rapid test shortages, empty shelves, full hospitals and an aged care sector in crisis. Comedy ensues! Also Stefan Pazur stops by and we talk about the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Oscar nominations. Follow Stefan on twitter at https://twitter.com/i_seenothing News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comed...
Free Patreon Bonus Episode (December 2021)
February 03, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis week in my summer repeat series I thought I'd play you our last patreon bonus episode from December in the regular podcast feed to give you an idea what the bonus episodes are like and to hopefully encourage you all to sign up: patreon.com/newsfighters News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support me on Patreon: https://www.patre...
Best of Stefan Pazur
January 26, 2022 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week in our summer repeat series I'm replaying some of the funniest segments from our regular contributing reporter Stefan Pazur. Oscars and Grammy Awards recap (from ep60, March 18 2021) 2019 Year in Arts and Pop Culture (from ep30, December 23 2019) Tokyo Olympics Recap (from ep77, August 7 2021) 2020 Year in Arts and Pop Culture (from ep51, December 23 2020) Happy News Stories (from ep73, July 3 2021) Follow Stefan on twitter at https://twitter.com/i_seenothing News Fighters i...
One Year of President Biden (with guest Chas Licciardello)
January 19, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week to mark the first anniversary of the Joe Biden Inauguration I'm replaying two segments from the show a year ago: Dylan recaps the Joe Biden inauguration Aussie TV coverage (Ep54, January 26 2021) Chas Licciardello from Planet America Interview (Ep53, January 19, 2021) Enjoy! News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support m...
Best of our 2SER radio segments from 2021
January 12, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week I replay a bunch of my “Week in Headlines” segments that got played on Sydney’s 2SER 107.3 FM between September and November 2021. Support Community Radio and 2SER at 2ser.com News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfighters Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newsfighters I don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to our ...
ScoMo on vacay!
January 05, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week to mark the summer holidays I'm replaying a bunch of segments following Scott Morrison's disastrous world trips, including: ScoMo meets Trump in Washington (hosted by Mark Humphries from Ep25, Sept 21 2019) ScoMo goes to the G7 Cornwall and meets the Queen (Ep 71, June 18 2021) ScoMo versus the World at the G20 and COP26 in Glasgow (Ep88, November 5 2021) Enjoy! News Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightl...
2021: A Year in Disasters
December 25, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 34.5 MBIn summing up 2021 we decided to look back on the cavalcade of disasters inflicted upon Australia this past year. From floods and an earthquake to the Delta outbreak, the subsequent lockdown, botched vaccine rollout and the return of Barnaby Joyce; this whole year has felt like an endless bad disaster movie. So we look back and laugh (mostly) and look ahead to what Australia’s hot Omicron summer might look like. Also our showbiz and sports correspondent Stefan Pazur stops by to sum up 2021 ...
Willkommen Chancellor Olaf!
December 12, 2021 18:30 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week on the news Germany finally has a new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, I replay my interview from the week of the German election in September with Joel Dullroy from Deutsche Welle and the podcast Radio Spättkauf. Enjoy! Watch this interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsgSVYtCz9Q Follow Joel on twitter at https://twitter.com/joeldullroy Find Radio Spätkauf at https://www.radiospaetkauf.com/ or follow them on twitter at https://twitter.com/RadioSpaetkauf Buy me a coffee...
Hello Omicron, goodbye Liberal MPs! (and guest B.A. Johnston)
December 02, 2021 18:38 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week The Omicron variant arrives in Australia and we rehash the same covid jokes from the last two years Greg Hunt and Christian Porter step down while Education Minister Alan Tudge learns to stand aside Scott Morrison promises to unmask online trolls We try to interview Barack Obama And our guest is Canadian musical treasure B.A. Johnston. We talk songwriting, touring, Covid driveway shows and his tv show Ham Jam where he reviews sub sandwiches. Visit B.A.’s website here: http://...