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55 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -A news and pop culture podcast, by two breakky radio guys, finally getting to say what they can't say on air.
Each week Nik and Tim pull apart the top 3 stories of the week. Honestly.
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So........ this is something.
June 09, 2021 03:12 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBNik & Tim get together with a very special message for you...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is radio dead, a deep discussion on conflict in Gaza & is the latest Bachelorette a step forward?
May 26, 2021 07:11 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBTopics Is radio dead? Marty Sheargold thinks it might be. The guys dissect it. Tim, a non practicing Jew, talks about his thoughts and feelings around discussion on the Israel/ Palestine conflict Brooke Blurton, a proud Noongar/Yamatji woman, who identifies as pansexual is the Bachelorette. Does a more diverse cast make you want to tune in? Nik picks Don't watch Army of the Dead on Netflix Yearbook the Seth Rogan audiobook available on Audible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
PETA want to save the mice, What is an NFT and is it going to the moon & Telstra cop a $50 Mil fine but none knows why.......
May 19, 2021 05:29 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBStories There is a mice plague destroying regional NSW & Vic. Peta want them rehomed What is an NFT and should we be investing all our money in them Telstra cop a $50 Mil fine and it didn't make the headlines at all Nik Picks The One: available on Netflix The Woman in the Window: available on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is cancel culture cancelled, is the India ban fair & does NAPLAN work.....
May 12, 2021 07:27 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBTopics How does Cancel Culture work and who is driving it? Australia is stopping Australian citizens from entering the country from India. Is there racism involved? QLD Teachers have been told to boycott NAPLAN testing..... Does it work? Nik Picks Moxie on Netflix Michael West Media on FB & Insta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Drink my milkshake! Should Aussie athletes go to the Olympics & Are the West Coast Eagles a secret racist organisation....... (no)
May 05, 2021 06:23 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBTopics How did the Milkshake consent video get it so wrong? Should Aussie athletes risk their (and potentially our) health to compete at the Olympics? West Coast Eagles players have been accused of using a racist hand gesture..... but who owns a hand gesture? Nik Picks Deadwater Fell on SBS On Demand Bad Trip on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HMAS Twerk, should there be advertising rules on Influencers & Would you get Neuralink?
April 21, 2021 06:05 - 49 minutes - 68 MBTopics What was THAT performance at the launch of HMAS Supply Should there be advertising rules on Influencers? Elon Musk has put a computer in a monkeys brain.... I, for one, welcome our Monkey overlords! Nik Picks New Amsterdam on Netflix West Cork Podcast on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How cooked are food courier services, when should we rename things that are culturally insensitive & is drink spiking getting enough attention....
April 14, 2021 06:33 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBTopic How cooked are food courier services? Are we exploiting people in Australia When should we rename things that are culturally insensitive? Is drink spiking getting enough attention? Nik Picks lost tapes of the 27 Club on Spotify The Melbourne Comedy Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Chris Lilley still cancelled? Will Byron Baes be as sad as we think, and 40 women arrested for nudity in Dubai. Who's behind it?
April 09, 2021 04:15 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBIs Chris Lilley still cancelled? He's been taken off Netflix, but his new podcast is blowing up. How does cancel culture actually work? There's a new reality show in the works following Aussie influencers, so will "Byron Baes" be as sad as we think? And 40 women were arrested this week for being naked on a balcony in Dubai. Who's behind it, and who's paying the price? Plus Nik Pics: The Serpent And Marriage or Mortgage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey Hey It's Saturday and PC culture, Should you be able to personally sue police & the evolution of Trans right..
April 02, 2021 03:17 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBStories Hey Hey It's Saturday is in the news for racist content. How do we retroactively judge things? A number of police brutality stories have been making the news. Tim wants to know if you should be able to personally sue police? Transgender day of visibility. We discuss the evolution of Trans awareness & acceptance. Nik Picks The Gulf: A NZ crime drama on Netflix Seaspiracy: A Netflix doco on the environmental impact of fishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
How do you stand up to hateful behaviour? How much does it cost to be happy in Australia? Is MAFs toxic?
March 24, 2021 05:44 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBTopics Sexism and Racism has been dominating the national headlines but can you call someone out in a constructive way? How much does it cost to be happy in Australia? A study has put an interesting annual income on happiness. There are a number of troubling relationships on Married At First Sight this year. Is it positive to highlight these issues or just toxic? Nik Picks Nik: Kota the Friend- Wolves Tim: Joe Rogan pod with Francis Ngannou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
How lucky are women not to be met with bullets, deep fakes are getting scarier & who was the real winner of Jobkeeper?
March 17, 2021 04:18 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBStories March 4 Justice occurred on Monday and our PM reminded us how lucky we are not to be shot Tim is seriously concerned about deep fakes and the implications this could have on teens Jobkeeper is ending on the 27th of March. Who were the real winners of the scheme? Nik Picks Clubhouse: a new interactive social media app Judas and the Black Messiah: a film about the birth of the Black Panthers in cinemas now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We get to hear from you for IWD, Burger King win worst marketing campaign ever & Taylor Swift and Netflix go at it!
March 11, 2021 05:28 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBThis week: We got some amazing comments from you for IWD Burger King launched a new marketing campaign on IWD and it was not well received! Taylor Swift has accused Netflix of Slut Shaming but was she in the right? Nik Picks: Silk Sonic: Leave the Door Open The Zane Lowe Interview Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why is there a rise in Neo-Nazism in Australia? Do we have a right to decide our own name? Is there a rape problem in the Liberal Party?
March 03, 2021 05:43 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBTopics: Why is there a rise in Neo-Nazism in Australia? Do we have a right to decide our own name? Is there a rape problem in the Liberal Party? Nik Picks: Clarice; a new TV show on Stan Last Breathe; a new Doco on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should work be able to force the jab, are we getting a new PM & why is America crazy?
February 24, 2021 05:28 - 40 minutes - 55 MBShould work be able to force the jab? Debate is raging as to whether work or government should be able to force the jab..... Are we getting a new PM? Internal and media pressure is mounting on Scomo is it time for him to go.... Why is America crazy? Texans believe the government is responsible for the insane weather they are experiencing.... Nik Picks: Tim wants you to check out a podcast called 'What the Flux' Nik tried Holy Moley the put put nightclub Hosted on Acast. See acas...
EMERGENCY POD: The Facebookocolypse
February 18, 2021 02:14 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBAustralian Social Media has gone in to a tailspin overnight with Facebook banning all news services, plus a number of public information, business and charity pages. (Even the Betoota Advocate!) Why has this happened? Who is to blame? Will it end? The guys break it down...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why does Scomo need to consult his wife to denounce rape, should an able actor play an autistic character & Why are there two children in detention on Christmas Island?
February 17, 2021 05:31 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBReally heavy week with a lot of themes around empathy and compassion. This weeks topics- Why does Scomo need to consult his wife to denounce rape? Should an able actor play an autistic character? Why are there two children in detention on Christmas Island? Nik Picks Nik: True Colours/ New Colours (Covers of Split Endz) Tim: Bumble (yup Bumble) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should Waleed Apologise For Collingwood, Does Australia Have A Second Class of Workers, and Crown Casino's Gambling License Rejected
February 10, 2021 05:56 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBWaleed Aly is in hot water after a 2017 interview with Heritier Lumamba, but was it racism or fair journalism? Australia's grocery prices are set to sky rocket after we lose a major part of our workforce due to Covid. And Crown Casino's gambling license is rejected, will they dump James Packer and turn it around or do the wheels just need more grease? Plus our Nik Pics: Niks - The Gentlemen, the new Guy Ritchie film. Tims - Google Online Training and the Tim Ferris podcast with Netflix...
Should Israel Folau Rejoin The Game? Australian Advertising Laws Have Changed and Which Drugs Could Be Over The Counter Next?
February 03, 2021 06:11 - 45 minutes - 63 MBIsrael Folau is in talks to rejoin the NRL, but after his homophobic comments, should they take him? The Australian Advertising laws have changed this week to remove sexualised products, but is it too little too late? And CBD Oil has been made legal over the counter in pharmacies across Australia, when can you get it and what could be next? Plus in Nik Pics: Nik - Rake on ABC Tim - The Dry, at cinemas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia Day or Invasion Day, MP Craig Kelly's Conspiracy Theories and Will Google Leave Australia?
January 27, 2021 06:13 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBCould this be the last Australia Day? We tackle your comments from the facebook group. Federal MP Craig Kelly is a conspiracy theorist, so if he's running the country, is he in on the conspiracy? And who's gonna back down first? Google or the Australian Government? And what would actually happen if Google left all together? Plus our Nik Pics of the week. Niks: Baker Boy Tims: Promising Young Woman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the Australian Open worth it? House Prices in Melbourne hit a record high, and is Armie Hammer an actual cannibal?
January 20, 2021 07:03 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBThe Australian Open is 2 weeks away and 72 players are stuck in full hotel quarantine, and they're not happy about it. Is it all worth it? Home prices in Melbourne for the first time hit an average of 1 Million dollars, what does it mean for young home buyers and where does regional Australia sit in all of this? Plus there's a lot of evidence that actor Armie Hammer is a real life cannibal. Is it actually against the law? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trumps Freedom of Twitter Speech, Global Feminine Hygiene Products and a Surprise Story #3
January 13, 2021 07:51 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBIs the internet's freedom of speech really under attack? Or is this just capitalism at play. Scotland is making female hygiene products universally available, for free! Where does Australia stack up, and why. Plus a mystery story #3.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Anthem has changed, Bitcoin is back baby.... Wait what is Bitcoin & are you shocked by Donald Trumps leaked phone calls?
January 06, 2021 02:53 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBOn New Years Eve the national anthem changed by one word.... Did you see it coming? There is Bitcoin buzz again. Is it time to buy big? The Trumpening continues.... Can the Don still grab this election by the pussy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Cruise is NOT happy, MDMA in the ACT & China doesn't want coal for Christmas....
December 16, 2020 04:44 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBTom Cruise has lost it at the crew on Mission Impossible over COVID policy The ACT are looking to decriminalise small amounts of MDMA, Meth & heroin Coal is now on the list of products China is shunning. Are we in a trade war? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Break Dancing is an olympic sport, is masculinity the Rock & why is Anthony Mundine angry at the Wallabies....
December 09, 2020 07:12 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBWhy is break dancing an Olympic sport now? What is Masculinity in the modern world? A survey would surprise you.... The Wallabies have taken the Australian Anthem in to their own hands.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Things are getting spicy with China, Ellen Page is now Elliot Page & should Martin Bryant be celebrated....
December 02, 2020 05:19 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBTensions between China and Australia are at a 50 year high Ellen Page has announced they are in the process of transitioning Should a movie about the life of Australia's most notorious killer Martin Bryant be released? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can actors play trees, Are food couriers being exploited & is it fair for QANTAS to mandate a jab?
November 25, 2020 05:21 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBHugh Sheridan has copped flack for being cast as a Trans person- is it valid criticism The stats around food courier deaths in Australia are frightening- what can be done? QANTAS announced you will need to have had the COVID vaccine to fly internationally- is it business's right to mandate this? Join our private oasis- https://www.facebook.com/groups/3282779838476267 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Styles rocks a frock, weird court cases & Pete Evans is cooked
November 18, 2020 05:45 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBRight wing commentators are losing it over Harry Styles wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue Erin Molan and the Daily Mail have found themselves in a weird legal battle Pete Evans is in hot water for sharing a NeoNazi meme- did he mean to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canberra is bonk crazy, Kim K is having another party & when will the US election end......
November 11, 2020 04:29 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBAn exposé of Canberra politics have hinted at a sordid underbelly of boozing and bonking- are we surprised? Kim Kardashian is having another party while the impoverished masses rebel in the streets. Is their outrage misdirected? Is the US election ever going to officially end. When can we stop speaking about this? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kanye got Kim K a fake Dad, Is #Nuptothecup hypocritical & has anyone checked on France
November 05, 2020 03:26 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBKanye West got Kim Kardashian a hologram of her dead father, Tim wants to know if this is the beginning of the end Is it hypocritical to oppose the Melbourne Cup There have been some very troubling things around religious freedom happening in France and it is not making the news here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#Letusspeak are the Vic Gov going too far? Watchgate at Auspost & why don't Cults work
October 28, 2020 04:30 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB#LetUsSpeak: The Vic government are bringing in some potentially seriously damaging new policy (9:57) Watchgate: Should Australia Post Boss Christine Holgate be punished for spending like an exec (21:16) Nxivn: Keith Raniere former cult leader sentenced to 120 years (33:44) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victoria to decriminalize the sex work industry, the reality show we didn't know we needed & Alex 'Shooter' Williamson gets headlines for the wrong reasons
October 21, 2020 05:40 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBIs Victoria decriminalizing the sex industry a massive step forward or tokenism SAS Australia: The reality show we didn't know we wanted or needed Comedian Alex 'Shooter' Williamson involved in scary comedy club incident Plus Nik Pics: Woolies Vegan Selection, How to Turn 30 podcast - Riley-Rose Harper Deaf U, Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should Gladys go, are auctions fair & is newscorp evil?
October 14, 2020 05:04 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBThe heart wants what it wants: Should Gladys's poor choice in men cost her the top job? Are auctions inherently unfair? Yes........ Well according to those boffins at Nobel Is Newscorp evil and are we gearing up for another Rudd run? Find a link to the petition mentioned: https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN1938 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donald has covid, aussie men need to do better online & renewable energy is a no from Aus dog
October 07, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBA story from Tim involving death and intrigue Everyone at the Whitehouse has coronavirus Sad and expected stats reveal alarming rates of online abuse in Australia And why we're giving up on Scomo's plan to fight climate change... Plus, Nik Piks: Nik - Tobe Nwigwe- Eat Tim - A life on Our Planet, David Attenborough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Locky from the Bach shit, Shore good to be rich in Sydney & would Trump ever peacefully leave.....
September 30, 2020 04:56 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBLocky from the Bach told two girls he loved them then canned one of them A bunch of little rich kids from Sydney want to spit on homeless people If Donald Trump loses the US election........he would peacefully cede power right.....right.....sure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can you sue the Bachelor, why does Tim love Ellen & Dictator Dan is back at it again......
September 23, 2020 05:43 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBJamie from the Bachelor is going to sue the world (which seems very on brand) Tim is really sad because people keep getting angry at Ellen (maybe he should go hang out with Jamie and have a cry party) Dan Andrews wants public servants to be able to arrest people and Allan Jones, Sky News bla bla bla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kim K is boycotting insta, how good are gender reveals & should art be censored?
September 16, 2020 09:06 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBKim K and other celebs are boycotting FB & Insta for a very good reason It turns out Gender reveals are literally killing people but why?!? A new french film is drawing the ire of people but should it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women gets hit in throat with Tennis ball, no more Kardashian juice, Scomo is off Tik Tok
September 09, 2020 08:13 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBNovak Djokovic is kicked out of the US Open and Serbia has a new enemy We can no longer Keep Up with the Kardashians but has Tim worked out the master plan..... Scott Morrison is off Tik Tok and for good reason + Nik Pics: Tony Hawk 1 and 2 get re-released and Atlas international cooking... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everyone hates Bella Thorne, computerized pigs & Brad Pitt has a young girlfriend who has an old husband.......
September 02, 2020 07:36 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBFormer Disney star Bella Thorne is in hot water for making a HEAP of cash on OnlyFans Elon Musk has inserted a computer chip in to pigs brains and they are still alive Brad Pitt has a new young girlfriend who has an old Husband leading Tim to ask will this make open relationships a thing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Well our title works, the Masked Singer (maybe masks don't work), Google is taking over our Uni's (again), Bella Thorne and ethical porn
August 26, 2020 08:35 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBBig news in the Radio industry the Masked Singer (maybe masks don't work against Covid) Google is taking over our Uni's (again) Bella Thorne and the tale of ethical porn (It rhymes!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google vs The News, Schapelle's Reality Series & Win A Baby
August 19, 2020 09:08 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBThis week we dig into the controversial battle between Google and the ACCC/Australian News. Plus, Schapelle has a reality show with channel 7, but should we be putting drug smugglers on the telly? Plus, one of the weirdest stories of the week, an influencer couple have made the news by giving away a vial of sperm.... Yep. You heard me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vale Kerri Anne Kennerly, Russians Vaccines and Dick Touching in Sport?
August 12, 2020 06:11 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBChannel Ten has made some massive cuts, and Australia waves goodbye to Kerri Ann, and an array of other news and weather names. Russia announces it has our vaccine, but do we trust anything with Sputnick in the name. And Richmond is in trouble for their players.... groping each other? We get deep into the pros and cons of a little sporty dick flick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is a Sovereign Citizen, is Ellen the devil & should comedy be policed?
August 05, 2020 06:39 - 41 minutes - 57 MBWhat the actual fuck is Sovereign Citizen and why? just why? The Ellen show is under attack- is she cancelled What happens when a comedian crosses the line? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've hit peak Karen, is Tik Tok spying on us, #challengeaccepted AND A BONUS FOURTH STORY
July 29, 2020 05:56 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBWhere is this influx of middle age privileged coming from? Tik Tok and the genius of a hostile takeover... What is this #challengeaccepted thing? Are tall people doomed when it comes to Corona? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mask Off according to Pete Evans, Print your own KFC & Kanye and the trouble with fame.....
July 22, 2020 05:16 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBWearing a mask will now be mandatory in Victoria; cue Pete Evans KFC are working with a Russian company to print NUGGETS!!!!! Kanye and his run for President is getting starting to turn in to a troubled look at fame Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The not so fresh prince, Lesbians and Scooby Doo & Two truths one lie the Corona edition....
July 15, 2020 05:31 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBWill Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith break down their marriage struggles for the world to see The creators of Scooby Doo now claim Velma was a member of the LGBTQI community. Can you add diversity retroactively? Coronavirus continues to give the world headlines so Tim decided to challenge Nik to a game of COVID 19 Two truths and a lie.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kanye, Pauline and 75 Hot Dogs
July 09, 2020 07:48 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWill Kanye West actually run for president? Where is he at, is it a joke, and when's his new album coming out? Pauline Hanson gets booted from The Today Show.. And, the most disgusting record in sports gets broken, and it's surprisingly close to Nik's clotted heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kim Kardashian's Billion Dollars, Mia Khalifa Wants Her Porn Removed and Double Guy Sebastian
July 02, 2020 05:48 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBKim Kardashian makes the billionaire club, but do we believe her. Mia Khalifa is one of the most well known names is porn, but now she's launched a petition to have her own videos taken down. And what a week for Guy Sebastian! First he was cancelled, now his manager is being charged by the police! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 8: Super Netball, Mega Porn Star Arrested, Gladys Says We Cant Visit
June 24, 2020 06:39 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBSuper Netball has announced a list of rule changes and the players aren't happy. Plus the worlds most famous male porn star has been arrested for sexual assault, how does this stack up against what else is in the news. And Gladys says not to serve people from Melbourne. Is it fair? Is it right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 7: State vs State, BLM Statues and Streaming
June 18, 2020 08:29 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 6: Conor's 3rd retirement, JK Rowling's Trans Issues and Does Big Brother Suck
June 10, 2020 06:31 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBEpisode 6, Conor Mcgregor is retiring.... again! This time will it last? Plus JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe are having a very public disagreement about Trans Rights. And Big Brother has finally returned! But do we care, and what is the point of reality tv in 2020? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.