Trends & Tings
171 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -An Aussie podcast for real chats on what's buzzing in news, society, music and culture. Think all those news-worthy conversations you have at Saturday drinks, and join Sydney lads Gordon (@gdm_ello) and Scott (@scottysingstar) as they chat about all the latest trends (& tings) over the past week - often with fun guests. Whether it's the latest Scomo controversy, why Ted Lasso is the best TV show ever, or the always-changing cancel culture debate, it's bound to be worth the listen!!
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Real Chats: Is Live Music In Australia Good? (w/ Trishanth Chandrashasan) (Re-Cast)
April 05, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWe're off for the Easter break but don't stress, we've got your dose of Trends & Tings ready with another special re-cast of a previous Real Chats episode. As Australia is welcoming back live music after a year gap, we think this throwback chat with Whatslively co-founder, Trishanth Chandrashasan will shed some light on the state of live music in Oz. On the ep, we chatted about: Why live music is so addictive + why it's the most positively geared experience in the world. Festivals & Gigs;...
Real Chats: Using Data To Combat Gender-based Violence (w/Zoë Condliffe)
March 31, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBHere we are, the very first Real Chats episode for 2021 and boy, this episode couldn't be more apt even if we tried. Zoë Condliffe from She's A Crowd joins us to talk about gender-based violence and how real-world data is used to influence decision-makers and people of power. This chat naturally stemmed into a few topic areas, including: - How empowering individuals to share their story creates a community and offers data that influence meaningful change. - Progress is being made to clos...
Good Intent, Virtue Signalling + Dating Green Flags
March 28, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHey all, before you jump onto this episode we wanted to let you know we encountered a few tech hiccups. It happens to the best of us but we know you'll still enjoy this episode. Over the weekend footballers protested against Qatar + FIFA, where over 6,500 migrant workers have died build stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. So we chat about good intentions, virtue signalling and taking actual action. A super-wholesome Reddit thread on dating 'green flags' has been doing the rounds, so we chat ...
Why Are Men So Bad With Consent?
March 22, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIt's a special one-topic episode as we focus on all things consent. We start by chatting about apps that aim to help with consent, including murmurs of a 'consent app' that was touted by the NSW Police Commissioner + Tinder teaming up with a background checking service. And we also talk about why men are having so many issues with consent, and clearly not picking up verbal + non-verbal signals. Do we need a better education? More advertising? Better role models? Jarryd Hayne, Jack de Bel...
Looney Tunes & Cancelling Nostalgic Tings
March 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe chat all things Space Jam + Looney Tunes after Pepe Le Pew was removed from the film sequel for giving off "rapey vibes". Do we change our opinions on cancelled people/things when they have a positive nostalgic impact? The Razzies also released their nominations for worst films and actors/actresses, so we're chatting what makes a bad movie good + what our favourite so-bad-they're-good films are. 'Added to rape culture': Looney Tunes character cut from 'Space Jam' sequel (Yahoo Sport) ...
Christian Porter & Being Innocent Until Proven Guilty
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe're joined by friend of the show Amila Hungy Rasangi Perera to chat about all things Christian Porter, and if being innocent until proven guilty needs a bit of a re-think in society. With COVID restrictions nearly a thing of the past, will we need to learn how to socialise again?? Science and reports suggest our brains will need to re-learn old tricks - so we chat about going out, hugging people (?!) and seeing actual humans very regularly again (wow!). Christian Porter denies historical...
Jonah Hill & Trying To Love Our Bodies
March 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBJonah Hill fired back at Daily Mail paparazzi photos of him surfing, saying at 37 he's finally comfortable in his own body. So, we chat about body positivity, our own experiences with it and how to love your own skin. Also, a pair of Air Jordans + a digital Nyan Cat meme both sold for over $600k (each!!!). So we chat about hidden fortunes, and what stuff we already own that might be worth a pretty penny. Jonah Hill Says 'I Finally Love and Accept Myself,' Shares What 'Can't Faze' Him Anymo...
Facebook Unfriends News, What Happens Now??
February 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIt's a special episode this week as we dive into the weird, crazy, strange world of Facebook blocking news and content! First up we suss out what we know so far, what Facebook has actually done + why they've done it. We also welcome some guests this week, as Tech Lawyer, Ecca Zhang + Media Agency Investment Manager, Joe Golden - join us to answer some questions on what the future holds for media, what all these laws actually mean and who the winner is in this mess. Socials: Trends & Ting...
JT, Britney & Being Better Humans
February 15, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBWelcome to another instalment of some T&T goodness. We've got a diverse one for you so we hope you're prepared. This week, we chat about: On the back of Justin Timberlake's apology to Britney and Janet Jackson, we chat about apologies after getting caught + if "being better" is just lip service. McDonalds is looking to back a potential law that'll see some wages subsidised with chicken nugz (it's true!!) So we chat about work perks, and if they're ever actually worth it. Justin Timberlake...
How Many Friends Do You Need To Be Happy?
February 08, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBDid you catch The Weeknd's epic half-time Super Bowl performance? If you didn't go check it out now, we'll still be here. If you're ready to jump into the ep, we've got some juicy conversations in-store for you, including: Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic have been at it pre-Aus Open, with Djokovic saying he doesn't have much respect for Nick off-court. So it made us think, who do we just not have respect for out there in the world?? Complaints incoming. We also chatted about a recent stud...
Google vs Murdoch, It's Time To Bing It
February 01, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBHere's hoping you were able to jump on that Gamestop ride because we certainly wish we had. Through our slight sobbing, you'll hear us chat about: It's Google vs Murdoch vs Facebook vs Scomo, in the latest tech-publisher code war. But what does it all mean, and might we actually have to Bing It in 2021?! AFL club Collingwood was found guilty of systemic racism in a damning new report. So we chat about how this example sums up a lot about racism and Australia. Internet’s founder, US offic...
What To Do With Jan 26th?
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBHappy New Year and welcome back to another year filled with T&T goodness! On this week's episode, we chat about: Invasion Day chat is rife, as always during this time of the year. So we chat about some Indigenous opinions on changing the date + how we move forward from here with Jan 26th. Gords also had a very interesting dream over the break about the afterlife. And with Soul doing the rounds on Disney+ we open up a can of worms on the afterlife, if it exists and how we feel about the ...
5 Moments That Hit Hard In 2020
December 21, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIt's our last ep of the year!! So it's a bit of a look back on the crazy 12 months that 2020 has been, including: Our favourite Mad Tings and What We've Vibing suggestions of the year! A breakdown of 5 key moments and stories that happened in 2020 - as well as the positives, negatives and learnings from them. Fighting the racism that killed George Floyd requires more than hashtags (The Guardian) https://bit.ly/2J7ot76 Kevin Rudd's petition calling for a royal commission into the Murdo...
Has 2020 Made Us More Cutthroat?
December 14, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBHello and welcome to the second last episode for the year! We're keeping the fire alive with two meaty topics for this week's ep so join us as we chat about: This year has thrown a lot of curveballs at us and with it some pretty shocking behaviour from those close to us, so we wonder if it's finally time to press that big ol' delete button. We're trialing a new segment called "Devil's Advocate"; on the poddy both of us usually see eye-to-eye on a lot of topics so we're trying to delve a bi...
Real Chats Bonus Ep: Playing ReFlex w/ FlexMami
December 09, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBHere it is! A special bonus ep with the superstar Flexmami to wrap up our Real Chats series for 2020. We had a go at two juicy questions from the card game Reflex, which honestly fits so well with our Real Chats series. Give the episode a spin and hear the three of us tackle: Our favourite cancelled artists and why? It was honestly surprising to see so many parallels between the artists we spoke about. Is happiness accessible to everyone? We touched on our personal experiences and percepti...
Port Arthur & Why Do We Love True Crime So Much?!
December 07, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB**Hey everyone, excuse the little interference on this week's eps, we had a small tech glitch** After a little break, we're back to see out the tail end of the year! Join us for this week's episode as we chat about: Stan is currently working on a doco-film on the Port Arthur shooting, and people aren't too happy about it. So we chat about if the film should go ahead + why true crime as a genre is so damn popular. With Black Friday sales and now Christmas, we are spending all of the mone...
Real Chats: Soaliha Iqbal & Growing Up As A POC In Australia (Re-Cast)
December 01, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBJoin us on this special re-cast of our Real Chats episode from earlier this year with young writer Soaliha Iqbal! She joins us on this episode to chat all things race, racism and growing up in Australia as a person of colour. We chat about: Growing up in Sydney's west, and experiencing all types of stereotyping The viral incident where she was told to remove her hijab at a Sydney bar How we can start to make actual progress on race in Australia, as the Black Lives Matter movement rolls o...
Bonk Bans & Dating At Work
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWelcome to our very first episode after our first year anniversary. Our momentum is still strong and we're ready to walk through two juicy topics. On this week's ep, we spoke about: Everyone is debating about whether the Fed Gov 'bonk ban' is fair, so it got us thinking - is dating/sex/relationships at work worth it? Harry Styles also got people talking, wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue magazine. So we chat about fashion, masculinity and expressing yourself via the clothes you wear....
Does The National Anthem Actually Make Sense?
November 16, 2020 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBIt's 1 year of episodes!!!!!! Make sure you listen carefully at the start to find out how you and a friend could win a Captain Monstera indoor plant on us! Also: With debate booming on the National Anthem and if it should be changed, we deep dive into the lyrics to see if the words actually represent Australia. JobSeeker is decreasing AGAIN. So with the rate lowering to as little as $50 per day, we chat about whether a Universal Basic Income is worth looking at. https://bit.ly/2H9ThTU ht...
An Indian VP, Trans Senators & Trump Tantys
November 09, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWhat an whirlwind week we've all been through... Well, we want to drag it out a little longer by touching on the biggest stories of the past week. Join us as we chat about: The US Election (seemingly) is done and dusted, we of course had to review the crazy past week! We chat the result, and the moments that stood out for us during the whole saga. Johnny Depp is also in hot water after he was forced to step down from the Fantastic Beasts film franchise, after a damning ruling. So we talk...
Real Chats: Keep Sydney Open - From Movement To Political Party (w/ Tyson Koh)
November 04, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBYou're tuned in to hear our last guest of this year's Real Chats series. We are delighted to have Tyson Koh, Director of Keep Sydney Open join us as we chat how this movement began as a grassroots cause and eventuated into a political party. We were delighted to get some behind the scenes info, including: - What it took to put on a 10,000 person rally and how the intent of these rallies was to express the discomfort people had with Sydney's Lockout Laws - The process of forming a political...
Borat, Racism & Politically Correct Comedy
November 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBBorat 2 has been the talk of the town, but what's the cost of laughs in Sacha Baren Cohen's latest film? We look at what Kazakhs think, crude laughs and being smart in comedy. The Gov revealed it hasn't spent a dollar of its $100m scheme to help manufacture from recycled goods. So instead of calling em out (again) - we chat about constructive ways we can all be smart about recycling, waste management and making the environment better. Flight Deck App by Flight Facilities (App) https://bit...
How Do We Fix Domestic Violence In Australia?
October 26, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBA White Ribbon study says 40% of 18-34 men in Aus don't think punching or hitting a partner counts as domestic violence. So between the footy grand final weekends + some controversial scenes on SAS; we unpack DV and chat about how we can fix it. Population growth is also a huge challenge for the environment and global warming. So we talk about the challenges we face + how to have rationale conversations with friends about it. https://bit.ly/3osZzyQ https://bit.ly/3kBrf2c SHOW NOTES: '...
Billie Eilish & Why We're Obsessed With Body Shaming
October 19, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBBillie Eilish was the target of Twitter trolls after a photo of her popped up wearing a tank top and shorts (how dare she!!???!!) So we unpack the can of worms that is body image and how the pressure is real to look "good". The ARIAs are also back! So, like last year, we’re predicting our winners - with some juicy (but very wholesome) stakes for the loser as well! Another Loser Tried To Body Shame Billie Eilish, And Naturally He’s Getting Roasted For It (5Why)https://bit.ly/3dCRiDa Aria...
Rihanna, Religion & Modern Spirituality
October 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe may have been gone last week but it doesn't mean we're afraid to bring you a heavy-hitting episode! This week we chatted about: Rihanna + Cardi B have both been in the news after some controversial religious + political moves. So we chat about both incidents, and whether celebs need to be held more accountable. Kanye and Justin Bieber have equally been doing the rounds, with both artists bringing this new form of 'religion' to the masses via their music. So we both talk about what it ...
Real Chats: Is Live Music In Australia Good? (w/ Trishanth Chandrashasan)
October 05, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIt's a special Tuesday edition of Real Chats this week, with Whatslively co-founder, Trishanth Chandrashasan! He joins us to have a very relevant chat about the state of live music across Oz, including: Why live music is so addictive + why it's the most positively geared experience in the world. Festivals & Gigs; how do they stack up in Australia, compared to the rest of the world? The issues Australia faces with live music like lineup diversity, scalping and abuse at gigs. Where to next...
Whitewashing In Animation Needs To Be Put In The Trash
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week we're chatting about two pretty unique topics so you're definitely in for a treat. On this week's episode, we spoke about: Do POC actors have a right to voice animated POC characters? We chat whitewashing in animation/tv cartoon series, after Ricky & Morty creator Dan Harmon was quizzed about it last week. It's an age old debate; does video game violence impact us in real life? We chat about that + the knock on effect it has on AI systems like Alexa and Siri. Show Notes ‘Rick...
Can Dreams Affect Your Mood & Reality?
September 21, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBAfter an unexpected break, we're back with a great ep that delves into the mystic. This week, we chatted about: Kanye West is back causing Twitter drama, saying that artists get ripped off by music labels. So we chat about music and why Yeezy actually has a point this time. A Reddit thread about dreams is going OFFFF. It mentioned how dreams can affect your mood for days and weeks. So we chat about how dreams can affect how we feel + act. What Does Kanye Actually Gain (or Lose) From Shar...
Real Chats: Building Inclusive Communtities (w/ Kat Dopper)
September 16, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWe've got a great Real Chats episode for you today as we speak with the Founder and Creative Director of Heaps Gay, Kat Dopper. It was a brilliantly real chat, covering the birth of Heaps Gay to the whirlwind 7 year journey to 2020. Even though we're in a pandemic, Kat's optimism is truly on the next level for what inclusiveness can look like after COVID. We spoke about: There's space for everyone - Kat reflects on the lack of space for queer communities which inspired Heaps Gay and how eac...
Do We Have A Right To Protest In A Pandemic?
September 07, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBAfter the controversial freedom rallies last week, and the big BLM rallies earlier this year - we chat about our right to protest, and if it's fair to do so during a pandemic. An article from the ABC says gardening is fabulous for your mental health - love that. So 6 months on from the initial lockdowns, we check in on our own mental health + share what's been working for us. https://bit.ly/3m6r4gv https://ab.co/3idAPqQShow NotesSelfish anti-lockdown protesters put lives at risk (The Age...
Can We Choose Which Human Rights Causes To Follow?
August 31, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWelcome to the weekly episode! If you're new to all things Trends and Tings, prepare yourself, this week's episode goes deep. We chatted about: LeBron James led an NBA boycott after the shooting of Jacob Blake last week. But is it hypocritical for LeBron to be sponsored by Nike, known human rights violators - while also being pro-BLM? We chat human rights causes, and if it's all or none. Digital immortality is the latest Black Mirror reality, with a trial set to happen in the US. We chat ...
Real Chats: Self-Development & Manifestation (w/ Flex Mami)
August 26, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBHello friendddsss!! We have a bumper ep of Real Chats for you today, as we're joined by the dazzling Flex Mami! It was honestly a wild ride, and nothing was off limits as we spoke about self-development, astrology (and yes, a little bit of alien Tik Tok; it's legit). We also covered: Figuring out what really matters in your life, and how you can invest energy into those things Delving into astrology and personality typing to help communicate your traits Manifestation + how you can train y...
WAP & Reclaiming Female Sexuality
August 24, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBWe're delighted to have the always lovely Amila joins us on this week's episode. Our combined big brain energy chatted about: WAP is the song of the moment, so we chat about why it's important for female sexuality + if it's an equaliser for male songs of similar nature. With a tonne of fake COVID news online, and more hate speech than ever, we chat about whether people + companies should require a licence to use social media. WAP: the summer smash hit that exposed the fear of sexually lib...
How TF Do We Actually Make Media Diverse?
August 17, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBA brannnnd new media diversity report told us Australia SUCKS at diversity in the industry. So, what the heck do we do to encourage change? Uni students have been served another Liberal bullet, with failing students set to lose access to HECS. We chat about why it's a fkn awful potential policy. Show Notes: Why The HECS Removal For Failing Students Is A Massively Slack Move From The Libs (5Why) https://bit.ly/2YpJBtZ ~ Whitewash on the box: how a lack of diversity on Australian televisi...
Locker Room Culture & Relationship Age Gaps
August 10, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week we're keeping away from all the COVID news to talk relationships - both professional and romantic. We spoke about: Mabior Chol was caught in the middle of some questionable AFL locker room “banter”. So we chat locker room culture, and if it’s a problem. We dive into the world of age gaps in relationships, after a story came out about a 61-year old woman dating a 27-year old man. Are age gaps a legit cause for concern? Or is there too much stigma around them? Show Notes: Richmo...
Naming & Shaming Covid Rule Breakers
August 04, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBA little headups for this week's episode, we've been hit with some slight internet issues but we guarantee the chats are really good! This week, we chatted about: Two Queensland girls were named, shamed and embarrassed for breaching Covid rules. What's up with that? Why haven't others been treated the same? And why it it's a problem? Tik Tok is facing some serious pressure to be banned in Western countries like Oz. But is it a legit national security threat? Or just more political drama a...
Kanye Shows We Don't Care About Mental Health
July 27, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThings are starting to feel like Groundhog Day as COVID restrictions slowly creep back but luckily we've got some big chats on this ep to get you through them. This week, we chat about: Kanye West's latest breakdown is a stark reminder that we have a long way to go in terms of mental health. So how do we talk about it more? Ita Buttrose thinks millennial workers aren't resilient, and need 'hugs' **never ending eye roll**. Does she have a point, or is she just another confused Boomer? Show...
Real Chats: Living the Muso Life (w/ Dani Young)
July 22, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe delightful singer-songwriter Dani Young, joins us this week to chat all things music in Australia. We chat: Dani's start to music and a very unexpected turn down the Country music path How some early career wins helped shape the rest of her journey with music Standing out from the crowd: How Dani sets herself apart from other musicians, especially since COVID-19 has everyone putting on a online concert Show Notes: Visit Dani's website: https://bit.ly/3hqLJss Money Heist on Netfli...
Making Drugs Legal & Who Pays for Quarantine?
July 20, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis week's episode is brought to you by our lacklustre internet connections but luckily the chats are real good. Join us as we chat: A new report has Aussies taking more drugs than ever. So is it time to start making some legal, or is it too dangerous? A $3,000 paid quarantine fee is now in force for travellers coming back via or to NSW. We talk about why the government is slacking on its citizens. Another week, another news-making house party. So we talk about how to be social during CO...
Cancel Culture & Alcoholism In Oz
July 14, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe lovely Amila joins us as a guest host on this week's pod and it's a big ep!! We chat about cancel culture, and if it's good/bad (or even exists) - after the letter calling out the concept was signed by JK Rowling, Noam Chomsky & Margaret Atwood. Aussie rapper Tuka did an interview with triple j talking about alcoholism and role models. So we chat about Australia's relationship with alcohol + the role of role models in life. Show notes J.K. Rowling, Margaret Atwood Among 150 Figures t...
365 Days & Glamourising Abuse In Pop Culture
July 06, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBStrap yourself in, we're touching on a bit of everything in this week's episode. We spoke about: 365 Days is dominating Netflix charts, yet glamourises abuse - what's up with that? Brands have pulled advertising from social media in a move against 'hate speech' - but do they actually give a fk? Kanye + Pauline Hanson have both been in the news, so we play a game of who said it?? If you can beat's Scott score, we'll be v impressed. Show Notes: Netflix’s 365 DNI Is Just Another Film Roman...
Calling Time On Racists & More ABC Cuts
June 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt's a jam-packed news week and we've picked the biggest stories to cover for you (you're welcome). On this week's episode, we chat: Between a White Lives Matter banner at a football game, and the Red Skins name change; if people don't get racism now - will they ever? On the back of more ABC cuts, we look at what it means for journalism and access to news across Australia. Coke have been in the news, so it made us think - what are the best soft drinks EVER?? And ofc we are ranking them -...
Real Chats: Being A POC In Australia (w/ Soaliha Iqbal)
June 24, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBAmazing young writer Soaliha Iqbal joins us on this episode to chat all things race, racism and growing up in Australia as a person of colour. We chat: Growing up in Sydney's west, and experiencing all types of stereotyping The viral incident where she was told to remove her hijab at a Sydney bar How we can start to make actual progress on race in Australia, as the Black Lives Matter movement rolls on Show Notes: Eye Of The World by Robert Jordan (Soaliha's What We're Vibing): https:...
Pulling Down Statues & Diversity In Aussie Media
June 22, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBWe're back after a two week sabbatical and boy, we've got a big episode lined-up for ya! This we week chat about: Should we pull down statues of problematic explorers? Are we overreacting? Chris Lilley's TV shows, and why Australia has a problem with race in media & entertainment. We play Flex Mami's Reflex again! Chatting the first time we felt like an adult, our go-to lie for avoiding plans + living w/o orgasms or romance? Show Notes: Gladys Berejiklian flags tougher anti-vandalism la...
Race, Cultural Appropriation & Empathy
June 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB25 episode in and we're bringing you the biggest episode yet! This week we chat: - We look into ingrained, systematic racism, (including our own internal whitewashing) + why listening and empathy is so important right now.Race, Riots & Why BIPOC Are Offended - We chat about the impact of the cancel/call-out movement on race-related content by personalities, and where we should invest our time/energy.Jimmy Fallon, Sarah's Day & Cultural Appropriation - A look into some moments that we h...
Lana Del Rey, Intent & Impact
May 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe're slowly moving to a post covid-19 world which hopefully will give us more to talk about. This week, we chat about: - We delve into the intent & impact of the singer's messages - particularly about race/bringing others down.Lana Del Rey's Confusing Insta Statements - Car gigs, socially distant clubs and virtual gigs are on the way, but do we even want them?Social Distancing Shows Are Coming - Labor Of Love is the newest, most fkd up reality tv show, so we rank some of the most insa...
Real Chats: Ethical Non-Monogamy & Dating w/ Amila Perera
May 20, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBFriend of the show, Amila Hungy Rasangi Perera, returns for a deep dive ep into all things ethical non-monogamy and modern day dating. We chat: 'Polyamorous' and other cliche jargon. Her experience with ethical non-monogamy What it was like dating again after a 9-year monogamous relationship. It's really a must listen, and we promise it'll give you such a good insight into a fascinating topic. You can also stay up to date + have your own real chats with us by joining our Facebook group,...
Peter Dutton & His New Voldemort Laws
May 18, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThings get a lil' political this week but not your uncle at Christmas time political so join us as we chat: - The Foreign Affairs Minister has announced changes to ASIO's security measures, and they'll actually scare you.Peter Dutton's ASIO Changes Are Fkd - Labor Leader Anthony Albanese announced suggestions for life after COVID. But what would we change ourselves?What Would We Change Once COVID Is Over? - With Falls announcing an all-Aussie festival lineup, we decided to pick our ow...
Clementine Ford & Calling Out Shitty Behaviour
May 11, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWe're looking at the good and bad of online behaviour this week. In particular: - The writer took to Instagram to name and shame a minor after a series of vitriolic messages. Was she in the right, and how do we feel about calling out people in general?Clementine Ford Calls Out A Young Boy - During iso, dads have been all over social media and giving us plenty of humour (if also even worse dad jokes). So how can we inject some humour into our own socials?Dads Provide Lockdown Laughs - W...
Do Apologies Have An Expiry Date?
May 04, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBreaking news! We have been downgraded from creatives to just plain old lads. BUT, we still have some great discussions on this week's episode. We cover: - A member of Obama's team spills that the whole team loved watching the epic parliament video, so what are our vices for dealing with shitty mates and scenarios?Obama's Team Watched Gillard Smackdown To Deal With Abbott - News Corp had to handout an apology for a fabricated story, but do apologies have an expiry date?Daniel Johns, Sund...