The Unconstrained Podcast
502 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin us on the journey towards financial independence and being unconstrained. Your host, Myles Wakeham, explores the art of financial sustainability and individual sovereignty resulting in a debt free lifestyle. If you want to be challenged by a contrarian, think outside the box and go against the grain, this show is for you. Myles has spent his life doing the polar opposite of the "social mantra" in multiple countries and this has resulted in extraordinary results. Open your mind to thinking different, and getting MUCH better results for your finance, freedom and family.
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EP002-In Capitalism You are a business
July 27, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 80.2 MBThis is the philosophy of Financial Sustainability. In this first FS episode, we talk about the concepts and methodologies of FS, introducing the concept of how capitalism works and the expectations it has for any participant. We explain about accounting and record keeping, so give you the tools you will need to measure and optimize your finances to keep you unconstrained.
#230: We Stand With Adam
July 21, 2019 07:00 - 54.1 MB- We discuss the powerful documentary The Final Quarter which covers the racism that AFL footballer Adam Goodes received at the end of his career. - You can watch this documentary here: https://10play.com.au/the-final-quarter- Parallels between Trumps racist go back to where you came from tweets and the abuse of Adam Goodes.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/07/21/230/
EP001-Introduction
July 20, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 78.9 MBIntroducing the Unconstrained Podcast and the concept of being unconstrained through the art of Financial Sustainability.Similar to the concept of Financial Independence and the FIRE movement, being unconstrained focuses on the mistakes of most people in the 21st century that results in a life of debt, enslavement and lack of freedom. We provide solutions to these problems, so spend some time with us to find out more about how to be truly unconstrained
#229: From Wailing to Action for the Climate
June 03, 2019 07:00 - 43.3 MBWe commiserate about the election result and bring you speeches and music from the Climate Emergency XR Snap Rally in Melbourne. We play a speech from Violet and music from Steven and Mark, from the Climate Emergency Rally. For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/05/26/229/
#228: Stopping Pamela Andersons One Nation Party at the Australian Federal Election
May 11, 2019 07:00 - 61.8 MB- We are joined by Nicks cousin Emil Raji and we discuss the upcoming Australian federal election and how we will be voting.- The Left shift within the Labor party.- The Centrist shift by the Greens.- The declining popularity of neoliberalism.- Scandals.- The biggest lies of the election.- Nicks changing views on the Animal Justice Party.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, plus how we are voting, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustra...
#227: Changing the Conversation about Palestine
May 05, 2019 07:00 - 46.3 MB- Harley McDonald-Eckersall and Dilan Fernando discuss what you can do to help Palestine, based on conversations they had with Palestinian people on their recent visit to their country.- This episode is a continuation of the discussion with Dilan and Harley on Palestine from last episode, which you can listen to here: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/04/29/226/- Recent bombings in Palestine.- The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and veganism as political consumer boyc...
#226: A Myth Busting Report Back from Palestine
April 28, 2019 07:00 - 51.1 MB- Dilan Fernando and Harley McDonald-Eckersall discuss their recent trip to Palestine where they spoke with local activists about life under Occupation and the history of Palestine.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/04/29/226/
#225: In Defence of the Dominion Animal Liberation Disruption
April 14, 2019 07:00 - 52.7 MB- This episode features Harley McDonald-Eckersall and Dilan Fernando who were a part of the recent Dominion Animal Liberation disruption that occurred in Melbourne. There were also other actions around Australia.- They discuss this action and the importance of disruption as a tactic in the animal liberation movement and beyond.- You can read an article from Harley and Dilan defending this action against criticism, published on our blog: https://progressivepostings.wordpress.com/2019/04/14/in-...
#224: WTF is going on in Venezuela? An Eyewitness Account from Federico Fuentes
March 30, 2019 07:00 - 68.1 MB- Were joined by Federico Fuentes, a writer for Green Left Weekly, who gives a first-hand account of the current situation in Venezuela.- You can listen to Federicos talk from the Eyewitness Report back from Venezuela event here: https://archive.org/details/FedericoVenezuela- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/03/30/224/
#223: Trump Hands Off Venezuela! A Foreign Policy Analysis
March 21, 2019 07:00 - 53.4 MB- This episode features politics professor Jason Brownlee on current US meddling in Venezuela and whether or not direct military intervention by the US is likely, in the context of US foreign policy historically. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2019/03/22/223/
#222: Terrorism in Christchurch and the Need to Challenge All Forms of Islamophobia
March 16, 2019 07:00 - 29.5 MB- We discuss the white supremacist terrorist attack in Christchurch, Aotearoa (New Zealand) including playing an interview with author, lawyer and human rights activist Qasim Rashid from Democracy Now. - The importance of challenging Islamophobia and racism all along the spectrum of discrimination and violence, and not only at the most extreme and horrific end. This concept is from the book Disability, Hate Crime and Violence by Dr Andrea Hollomotz and you can read Nicks article discussing th...
#221: Banks Putting Profit Before Customers? I Wouldnt Expect That, Not Again
February 10, 2019 07:00 - 42.6 MB- On this episode we discuss the recommendations that came out of the Banking Royal Commission.- A challenge to the governments Robo-Debt where they try and get money out of people receiving welfare benefits without sufficient evidence.- Nicks article recapping the Invasion Day protest in Narrm (Melbourne): https://progressivepostings.wordpress.com/2019/02/03/invasionday/- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepod...
#220: Know Your History! Gary Foley on Invasion Day and Aboriginal Resistance
January 09, 2019 07:00 - 37.1 MBHistorian, activist and actor Gary Foley discusses Aboriginal resistance on Invasion Day and beyond. This talk is from last years Invasion Day event in Melbourne.Get along to an Invasion Day/Survival Day event in your city! The Melbourne event is Saturday, 26 January 2019 from 10:30 to 13:00 at the Parliament of Victoria.Anonymous on nationalism, class and capitalism.For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastau...
#219: Live Exporting Derryn Hinch
December 13, 2018 07:00 - 37.9 MB- The live export industry has announced its own three month ban on the sheep trade to the Middle East.- The episode features the talk An Anarchist Analysis of the Campaign Against Live Animal Export by Jess Ison and Nick, where we critique the campaign based on anarchist, anti-racist and animal liberation perspectives.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/12/14/219/
#218: Ending Homelessness with Homes, Housing First!
December 04, 2018 07:00 - 50.6 MB- Launch Housing CEO Bevan Warner on the housing first approach to addressing homelessness.- Kelly from the Roominations homelessness show on 3CR on the importance of public housing.- Nicks ABC interview on dogs being considered property under the law.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/12/04/218/
#217: Public Housing, Everybodys Business!
November 13, 2018 07:00 - 18 MB- This episode features Dr Joe Toscano on the vigil for public housing, which is running 24 hours a day on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne (corner Bourke St and Spring St) from the 14th of November until the Victorian election on the 24th of November. - Come by when you can if youre in Melbourne!- Facebook event page for the vigil: https://www.facebook.com/events/484403022044301/- For links to find out more information about this vigil, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.co...
#216: Building Our New World in the Shell of the Old, Transformative Justice
October 31, 2018 07:00 - 38.3 MB- This episode features Anne-lise Ah-fat on her work with Undercurrent doing transformative justice in the community, as an alternative to police and prisons.- Creative anti-fascist and animal activism.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/11/01/216/
#215: Calling Doctor Jones (Advertise Now)
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 42.3 MB- We cover the recent protests against horse racing advertising on the Sydney Opera House, including one where Charles Firth from the Chaser projected the phone number of Alan Jones, who was advocating for the advertising, on the Opera House.- The Trump Tapes.- The Labor party introducing neoliberalism to Australia.- Keshas live show in Melbourne.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/10...
#214: Mad As Hell about being in a TV Audience, Coconut!
October 01, 2018 07:00 - 32.6 MB- We discuss our experiences of being in the audience for the taping of two Shaun Micallef shows.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/10/01/214/
#213: Privileged White People on the Road Again
September 21, 2018 07:00 - 50.2 MB- Katie is back for this episode and we discuss the Netflix show Dear White People, as well as ethical sneakers and travel.- We also bring you some of the talks from the Community as Activism event that we discussed on episode 211, including Leah Avene on privilege, Beth Allan on challenging sexism in animal advocacy and Quinn Eades on imaging the future we want to create.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepo...
#212: It Is More Complex Than Yes, We Cannot Stop After Marriage
September 16, 2018 07:00 - 41.8 MB- On this episode we are joined by Sally Goldner, host of Out of the Pan radio show, to discuss queer issues and the queer movement post same sex marriage in Australia.- Trans representation in movies, Scarlett Johansen playing a transgender character.- The queerphobia of Scott Morrison, the new Prime Minister of Austraila.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/09/17/212/
#211: Calling In and Creating Community
July 30, 2018 07:00 - 46.4 MB- We are joined by Jess Ison from the Institute for Critical Animal Studies Oceania.- What ICAS is all about.- Importance of community for activists.- Call in versus call out culture.- The upcoming workshop based discussion forum in Melbourne: Community as Activism: Building Community within the Animal Liberation Movement and Beyond. - Saturday 4 August, 1 to 5pm at Library at the Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands.- The event is free but registration through the following link i...
#210: Sam Castro on getting from Me Too in Hollywood to Smashing Patriarchy in our Movement
July 12, 2018 07:00 - 45.1 MB- This episode features a talk from activist Sam Castro on challenging sexism within progressive movements and creating system change.- This talk was recorded at the Students of Sustainability conference.- Adam Cardilini on the environmental impact of animal agriculture.- Upcoming ICAS seminar Community As Activism.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/07/13/210/
#209: Holistic Activism, Connecting with others in a Spiritual (or Non Spiritual) Way
July 03, 2018 07:00 - 49.6 MB- We are joined by Mark Allen who discusses his holistic approach to activism that he has developed through being active in a range of social movements for many years. - This approach provides some ideas about how we can reduce conflict among activists, create campaigns that are long lasting, reach out and connect with people who have different values to that of our own and work towards a meaningful shift in paradigm.- Overcoming cognitive dissonance and changing minds.- Connecting with peopl...
#208: Jockey on Fishing Trip Accused of Animal Cruelty to Stingray, Prisons and Animals
June 21, 2018 07:00 - 53 MB- We are joined by activist and academic Jess Ison who discusses her research challenging the use of prisons and other punitive measures as a way to counter animal abuse.- The problems with focusing on individual acts of animal cruelty, while ignoring more institutionalised cruelty on a much bigger scale.- Prisons and marginalised groups.- Links between animal abuse registries and sex offender registries.- Ending gendered violence without prisons.- Upcoming Critical Animal Studies forum in Me...
#207: It is Hard to be a Gangsta with a Basket on Your Bike, but better than Buying a Mercedes-Benz
May 22, 2018 07:00 - 37.1 MB- On this episode we give practical advice on living car free. - Some recent stories from Media Watch. - Grattan Institute report on housing affordability, higher density housing and population. - For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/05/23/207/
#206: Eating Vegemite Baguettes and Opposing the Burning of the Bankini in France
April 25, 2018 07:00 - 47.4 MB- Were joined by Sarah who witnessed the Nice attack in France as well as the increased Islamophobia in the aftermath. - French politics. - The Burquini ban in France. - French attitudes towards Muslims and immigration. - Parallels with similar issues in Australia. - For more information on the episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/04/26/206/
#205: The Personal is Political, Reflections on Disability
April 19, 2018 07:00 - 44.1 MB- We are joined by Tom McIntyre who discusses his personal experiences of raising his daughter Isabelle, who has cerebral palsy.- Intersectionality and disabilities.- Neoliberalism and disability funding.- Policies affecting people with disabilities, including the NDIS, National Disability Insurance Scheme.- Lack of focus on disabilities in progressive movements.- Activism as a privilege.- Katie also gives her personal experiences of living with chronic fatigue.- Avoiding ableist language.- F...
#204: Were Skeptical about this Episode because it features a lot of Hokum(s Razor)
April 11, 2018 07:00 - 45 MB- On this episode we look into skepticism and rationality, with the help of scientist Dr Adam Cardilini, host of VeganSci podcast.- We particularly focus on how skepticism and rationality relate to radical, anarchist, environment, veganism, Left etc politics.- The lack of evidence supporting the arguments behind trickle down economics.- Drop babies.- Ghosts.- GMOs.- Alternative medicine.- Book recommendation: Trick or Treatment by Professor Edzard Ernst and Simon Singh.- For more information ...
#203: Getting Pissed on by Trickle Down Economics
February 25, 2018 07:00 - 33.5 MB- The Australian government claims tax cuts for business will lead to higher wages for workers.- Government attempts to move the ABC from government funded media to government run media.- Malcolm Turnbull only agrees to a Banking Royal Commission when the banks ask for it.- The Australian Unions campaign to change the rules and bring fairness back: https://www.australianunions.org.au/change_the_rules- Join your union!- Thanks to everyone who put us well over our Crowd Funding target! Well be ...
#202: Veganism is Revolutionary
February 18, 2018 07:00 - 41 MBThis episode covers veganism and ethnicity as well as anarchism and animal liberation, featuring a talk by Angela Davis on veganism as revolutionary, a voicemail from the usual Jon on Maori veganism and a talk by Nick on why animal liberation is an important anarchist issue.Nicks article published on the ABC, covering dog attacks as well as broader issues of dogs and other animals as no more than property under the law: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-18/pet-ownership-your-dog-is-property-...
#201: Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour 2, Featuring Arrogant Podcasters
February 11, 2018 07:00 - 28.3 MB- As with our last Social Justice Warrior Happy Hour on episode 158, on this one we cover a wide range of topics. - We start off by giving a recap of the Invasion Day rally in Melbourne. - We also mention Nicks article Fords Attempts to Moderate the Core of the Civil Rights Movement.- Return of the segment Angela Davis Always Makes Sense, this time on the Black Panther Party.- The government repression of GetUp.- We finish by discussing vegans hijacking the Februdairy campaign from the dairy ...
#200: Our Poultry Imitation of an Oppressive Institution
January 29, 2018 07:00 - 54.6 MB- This episode covers the reception of our commitment ceremony. You can listen to us discussing the ceremony part back on episode 100: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2015/05/31/100/- Bizarre wedding traditions.- When Karl Pilkington Makes Sense, on weddings.- Nicks Mandurah baptism.- For more information on the episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/01/30/200/
#199: Just Do It! But not in a Nike kind of way
January 22, 2018 07:00 - 50.6 MB- Talk by Dr Theresa Petray and Nick on just do it activism in Aboriginal and animal social movements in Australia. You can read our journal article on this topic here: https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/51981/- The latest on Aboriginal Constitutional Recognition and the Uluru Statement.- Book recommendation: No Is Not Enough by Naomi Klein.- Invasion Day.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/...
#198: Abolish Australia Day
January 14, 2018 07:00 - 48.7 MB- Journalist, trade unionist and Indigenous rights activist Celeste Liddle on Invasion Day.- Our first vodcast promoting our new Crowd Funding campaign. Please support it here: https://chuffed.org/project/progpodcast- The final part of our discussion with designer and anthropologist Michael Palmyre, covering science, social media and individual versus structural solutions.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepod...
#197: Destroy Capitalism! Just kidding, but not really
January 08, 2018 07:00 - 36.8 MB- This episode features designer and anthropologist Michael Palmyre who elaborates on some of the themes touched on in his talk Are We Using Design to Make the World a Less Valuable Place? This talk was played on our last episode, episode 196.- Reaction to the talk, especially because it featured the c word.- Does economic growth really make our lives better?- Slavery and capitalism.- Star Wars and the military industrial complex.- Mental health and capitalism.- Apocalyptic movies, zombies an...
#196: Designing a way out of the White Capitalist Patriarchy
January 01, 2018 07:00 - 46.5 MB- Talk by designer and anthropologist Michael Palmyre: Are We Using Design to Make the World a Less Valuable Place?- Sydney versus Melbourne.- Challenging dominant narratives and ideologies.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2018/01/02/196/
#195: Donating Money and Cuddles
December 20, 2017 07:00 - 35 MB- Great organisations to donate to at Christmas or anytime eg Safe Steps, Children by Choice and Marie Stopes.- Adopting companion animals.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/12/21/195/
#194: The Poly Guru Explains How it Works
December 17, 2017 07:00 - 39.3 MB- Nick is joined by Kyna Reddan aka The Poly Guru.- Jealousy in non-monogamous and monogamous relationships. - Demisexuality.- Polygamy.- How non-monogamy works.- Queer critiques of the campaign for marriage equality.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/12/18/194/
#193: Summer Plovin and Other Tales From Under the Marriage Equality Bus
December 13, 2017 07:00 - 44.7 MB- Nick is joined by Kyna Reddan aka The Poly Guru.- Same-sex marriage passing in Australia.- Critiques of marriage.- Commitment ceremonies and legal marriages.- Different types of consensual non-monogamy including polyamory and relationship anarchy.- Pansexuality.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/12/14/193/
#192: Fasting for Freedom and an End to Speciesism
December 04, 2017 07:00 - 44.2 MB- Patty Mark from Animal Liberation Victoria on the 5 day fast and justice camp happening outside Diamond Valley Pork in Melbourne right now. For more information about the event, go to: alv.org.au/justice- Talk by Sy Woon on Speciesism and Inherent Barriers to Ethical Changes and Animal Advocacy, in the Veterinary Industry.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/12/04/192/
#191: Me Too, Where To From Here?
December 01, 2017 07:00 - 48 MB- Our analysis of the Me Too campaign.- Gender and domestic violence.- Solutions to the issues highlighted by the Me Too campaign, including Marxist perspectives.- For more information on the episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/12/02/191/
#190: Reflections on the Yes Campaign from the Coalition Against Marriage
November 22, 2017 07:00 - 48 MB- The Australian public votes yes to same-sex marriage in a postal vote.- Speaker from the union movement at the yes announcement event in Melbourne.- The history of same-sex marriage in Australia.- Analysis of the high no vote in Western Sydney.- Queer critiques of same-sex marriage.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/11/23/190/
#189: Better Mental Health through Compassion for Animals (and Eating Chips on a Stick)
November 13, 2017 07:00 - 43.6 MB- Clinical neuropsychologist Dr Ash Nayate explains why ignoring concern for other animals harms peoples mental health.- World Vegan Day.- The Melbourne March for the End of Speciesism.- Protests for refugees and horses during the Melbourne Cup.- Katie confronts some dickheads.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/11/14/189/
#188: Using Your Minds Eye to Avoid Infighting in Social Movements
October 31, 2017 07:00 - 54.9 MB- Meditation, mindfulness and psychology.- Vegans take over the meat market.- Recap of the Animal Activists Forum with animal activists Brian and Kate.- Katies talk on avoiding infighting in social movements.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/11/01/188/
#187: You Did What? Creative Tactics and Strategies to Boost Your Campaign
October 22, 2017 07:00 - 47.9 MB- This episode features Olly Hornung talk: You did what? Creative tactics and strategies to boost your campaign.- This talk is from the Animal Activists Forum and we also give a brief recap of this forum.- For more information on this episode and for links to audio of all of the talks from the Animal Activists Forum, as well as links to the other stuff discussed on the episode, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/10/23/187/
#186: Stopping Terrorists (Like The Vegetarian People)
October 08, 2017 07:00 - 54.7 MB- Civil liberties concerns about new counter terrorism laws in Australia.- Nicks talk: Theyre calling me a terrorist (but they probably shouldnt): The Social Construction of Eco Terrorism. You can view the PowerPoint presentation for this talk here: https://www.slideshare.net/NickPendergrast/theyre-calling-me-a-terrorist-but-they-probably-shouldnt-the-social-construction-of-ecoterrorism-by-nick-pendergrast- The Animal Activists Forum: http://www.activistsforum.com/- For more information on th...
#185: They Are Calling Beyonce a Terrorist
September 29, 2017 07:00 - 28 MB- On this episode we show how up to date we are with current events by discussing writer bell hooks calling Beyonce a terrorist, like 10 years ago.- These debates between different waves of feminism are relevant in light of our recent discussion on sex work.- The War on Waste and bring your own coffee cup.- Jess Isons talk challenging the idea that wearing high heels is capitulating to the patriarchy.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it,...
#184: Nicks Trip to Our Friendly Neighbourhood Brothel
September 26, 2017 07:00 - 46.5 MB- On this episode we discuss Nicks trip to our friendly neighbourhood brothel and reflect on our evolving views on sex work generally.- The Development for Species, Animals in society, animals as society conference. - The Chaser Quarterly on male feminists.- For more information on this episode and for links to all of the stories and clips from it, go to: http://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2017/09/26/184/
#183: The Radical Revolution in Rojava, Moving Beyond the Babes with Guns Narrative
August 29, 2017 07:00 - 42.8 MB- This episode features the panel discussion Anarchist Perspectives on Rojava, Kurdistan. The speakers are: - Alasdair Hynd, a PhD student of revolutionary movements in the Middle East, specialising in the Arab Spring and the Kurdish struggle.- Zerebar Karimi, a Kurdish-Australian trade union organiser based in Adelaide, local and overseas agitator for a stateless society in Rojava.- David K (facilitating), Melbourne-based anarchist, author of Anarchism in Istanbul and Yabanci Capulling, an A...