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Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 382: The Germanic Thirst For PeaceFolks, it is ya pals Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith discussing a series of problematic topics: war criminal bath-artists, ambitious 1930s sci-fi, sociopathic nephews and THE DEVIL (or at least a minor demon).2020-09-1658 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 376: Baboon FeverHi folks, Your friends Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith are back talking about baboons, coronavirus and Mayor Pete (R.I.P.).2020-03-021h 00Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 371: A Bit Week For NewsFolks, it is an old school episode of GAM as ya pals Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith watch a forbidden episode of The Drum, sympathise with Epstein's negligent guards, and try to understand boat-based cryptocurrencies.2019-08-281h 06Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 354: Brother, Can You Au Pair A Dime?Folks, ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith are back discussing spills (leadership) and thrills (getting ready to see The Nun). Plus what's the bloody go with those au pairs?2018-08-291h 00Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 341: Scarecrow-Resistant Super-BirdsHi there folks, it's episode 341 in a series of 1000 podchats from ya friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode, lots of news out of Canberra to pore over and pour over.2018-02-181h 14Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 340: Singularity & Ready To MingleHi there folks, it's ya human pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith with blockchain three hundred and forty in a series of 1000 bitcasts. In this episode, we discuss all the political news of the week that was, Cam and Ben's respective car troubles, the bloody moon, and also get to the bottom of a few things.2018-02-041h 09Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 338: Romper Stomper Dompity DooBoy have we got a podcast for you. Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith are back in 2018 with a chitty chat about Romper Stomper and the lamb ad that nobody cares about anymore and people getting donked on the noggin.  2018-01-1944 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 337: Do Russians Dream Of Electronic Sheep?Hi there folks, it's ep 337 of Gather Around Me with ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode, we discuss Roy Moore, Dastyari and Russian Sleep Experiments from the late 1940s. Please do not rely on this podcast for your up-to-the-minute current affairs.2017-12-171h 14Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 334: Love Conquers All (Even Sky Trollies)Hi there folks, it's episode 334 in a series of 1000 podchats from ya mates Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. That's right, we're past the 1/3 mark. This episode was recorded shortly after the results of the marriage equality postal survey were announced, as well as the announcement of the Zimbabwean coup, so naturally we spend a fair amount of time discussing Singapore's beautiful Sentosa Island.2017-11-151h 08Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 333: And The High Court Sang Waltzing MatildaG'day folks, it's episode 333 in a series of 1000 podcasts from ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. That's right - we're 1/3 of the way done. Phewbie a-whoobie. In this ep, we talk about the story of baby Jesus, Cam catching his first Uber, generation gaps, The End of History, the Citizenship 7, safe injecting rooms and more.2017-11-031h 10Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 332: Scary SpaghettiHi there folks, it's ya spooky pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith here with some spine-tingling tales to delight and horrify in equal measure. As requested by Listener Jay, this week we're doing... CREEPYPASTAS.2017-10-201h 32Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 331: The Making Of Episode 200Hi there folks, this week ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith delve deep into the archives to play you the planning meeting for Episode 200 (inarguably our best episode ever) at the request of Patreon supporter Annette.2017-10-1558 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 328: Do Androids Dob On Electric Sheep?G'day cobbers, ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith here with the 328th episode in a series of 1000. In this edition: Peppa pig Dibber dobbers How the Left are the actual racists Ghostbusting Hang on what was that Underarm bowling Enjoy2017-09-101h 27Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 327: A Week Is A Long Time In Politicshi there, folks! a week is a long time in politics, so ya mates Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith have given it up. the entire podcast is now solely devoted to recaps of relationship breakdowns.2017-08-271h 27Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 310: The Rains Are HereG'day folks, It's episode 310 in a series of 1000 podchats from ya mates Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith. It's another hot one as the planet slowly boils around us. Topics discussed include corn and milk.2017-03-021h 01Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 304: It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like PurgesmasHappy Hanukkah & Merry Crassmas, folks! Here is a present from ya mates Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith, a recap of The Purge 2: Anarchy! Enjoy! And if we don't pod again before 2017, happy new year! Available on iTunes...2016-12-241h 39Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 303: With A BulletG'day cobbers, what you hear is not a test, this is actually episode 303 in a series of 1000 podchats with Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this ep, we discuss the news of the week (Wed-Wed) in preparation for Cam's appearance on rival podcast Well May We Say!2016-12-081h 18Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 293: The Clown Prince Of Clicking On Spam LinksG'day folks, it's ya mates Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith with some Suicide Squad chat and a bit of reading through Cam's v. earnest high school literary output. Enjoy!2016-09-041h 19Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 292: Boom Boom Shake The RoomHi there folks, it's only just Episode 292 of Gather Around Me with Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode, we discuss Suicide Squad (but not too much) and Cam becomes briefly concerned that Indigenous people just made up boomerangs, but it turns out they are real. Also Cam has gotten boxes of his childhood writings and Young Cam is going to get OWNED. Enjoy.2016-08-251h 14Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 280: Cam: The Dining ExperienceHi there, folks, welcome to episode 280 of Gather Around Me with ya blokes Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this ep, a bit of chat about ghosts, a bit of chat about theatre restaurants. The usual fare.2016-03-251h 06Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 278: Whap! Bam! Pow!Hi there folks, it's episode 278 in a series of 1000 podchats with ya mates Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith. This week the dynamic duo are joined by none other than Stefanie Kechayas from Tights Camera Action to ostensibly discuss comic book movies. DISCUSSED: 9/11 conspiracy theories Are CDs being discontinued Racist annoying film buffs in lines at the film festivals Ben's refusal to prevent a catastrophic nuclear event Much more Subscribe on iTunes!2016-03-101h 12Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 276: If I Were A MongooseHi there folks, it's another jam-packed ep from Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith. In this edition: Fiddling on roofs Scott Morrison's maths Falling over Fringe kerfuffle, or kerfringles Negative gearing The primaries? Enjoy!2016-02-181h 02Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 275: A Little Bit Of Roz-a-ma-tazzHi there, folks, it's ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith with another podchat for your ears only. Joining us this week is star of stage and screen Roz Hammond (Blue Heelers, Muriel's Wedding, Jack Irish, many more). We talk about how Ben's toenail came off and we don't really know what's going on with Beyonce. PLUS can you ever trust an actor given that they are essentially professional liars?2016-02-111h 14Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 268: Lucky You're With HanekeHi there, folks, it's episode 268 in a series of 1000 podcasts with ya mates Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this one, we talk about insurance ads and question time and Loreal and Ben was on TV and there is a confession. Enjoy!2015-11-251h 00Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 266: You're Gonna Get Conjured!Hey there, gentle listeners! Ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith here with another movie recap-cast. This time it's 2013's The Conjuring. PLUS Ben has noticed that we are always getting left off Best Podcast Listicles and he is NOT impressed. iTunes.2015-11-111h 09Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 260: Can't Hadley WaitHi there, folks! It's an all new ep of Gather Around Me with your mates Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this edition, we discuss our run at the Fringe Festival, the Hadley/Abbott interview, and the triumphant return of Cam, He's A Man Of Confessions.2015-09-2952 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 258: All at seaHi there, folks, it's a cracker of a show on this, the latest episode of Gather Around Me with your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Recorded on Tuesday, but uploaded on Friday because Cam meant to put it up on Thursday but he thought that Friday was Thursday for quite a while into Friday until he saw some people at work and thought, "Hmmm... they're dressed quite casually for a Thursday." In this ep: Syria TURC 7/11 exploitation Enjoy this hilarious episode of Gather Around Me!2015-09-111h 07Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 257: It's Like A Small KangarooHi there, folks! It's ya mates Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith with another delicious helping of Gather Around Me. In this ep we discuss: Which immigration ministers will be in the dock at the Hague. Dyson Heydon. The Muppets. And possibly the final Cam, He's A Man Of Confessions? Enjoy.2015-09-031h 31Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 256: The Legend Of MitchyHi there, gentle listeners! It's time for an all new ep of Gather Around Me with ya mates Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this ep: Why Ben is late Mark Latham Some vague blather about other stuff CONFESSIONS Enjoy.2015-08-241h 28Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 254: Gallows HumourHi there, gentle listener, it's ya pals Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith with a brand new episode of Gather Around Me! Having watched a whole bunch of supposedly spooky movies for #JustKingThings, Ben and Cam have found themselves not scared by much anymore. But is it because they have just been watching terrible not-that-scary horror movies? To test this, they had a sneaky viewing of the new allegedly quite scary film THE GALLOWS. Is it as scary as its marketing suggests? There is only one way to find out! Have a listen, ya duffers! iTunes. 2015-08-071h 23Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 248: The 4WD Forums Of The HeartHi there, gentle listeners! Confession Week continues apace on Gather Around Me! Your friends Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith read a twisted tale of deceit and betrayal and 4WD-related internet forums! Enjoy!2015-07-1327 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 245: Golden Shiers*Hi there, gentle listeners! It's ya mates Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith here to help you get through these tough times. In this episode... Basic stuff Cam, He's A Man Of Confessions at the start for a change Q & A Citizenship Other shenanigans Subscribe on iTunes. (*apologies to The Glasshouse, the Q & A of the noughties)2015-06-241h 20Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 244: All At SeaHi there, gentle listeners! Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith are back to discuss all matters large and small, including, but not limited to: Some abuse that Ben received Bribing people smugglers Citizenship-strippage State Of Origin & Minutes Of Noise Cam, He's A Man Of Confessions Check it on iTunes.2015-06-191h 03Gather Around MeGather Around Me#JustKingThings - Episode 4: That's Amaizeing!Hello there, gentle listeners! Your friends Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith are back with another #JustKingThings - this week they discuss celluloid contraceptive Children Of The Corn. Sub on iTunes.2015-05-251h 16Gather Around MeGather Around Me#JustKingThings - Episode 1: Maximum Semetary w/ Cam TyesonHi there! It's Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith here with the debut episode of our new podcast #JustKingThings - a podcast all about the works of Stephen King. In this episode, we are joined by Cam Tyeson to discuss Pet Semetary, a somewhat scary film about cultural appropriation, and Maximum Overdrive, a very silly film in which every single directorial choice was informed by cocaine.2015-05-051h 13Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 233: Get it on. Wollongong.Hi there, gentle listeners! It's episode 233 in a series of 1000 podcasts from your friends Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith! We're here at the Wollongong Podcast Festival and we've never felt more alive! In this, our second daily festival-cast for the week, we talk about some of the panels we've seen and some we're looking forward to, but basically all you need to know is that the WPF is wonderful. We have never felt so enthused about GAM and being amongst our podcasting brethren and sistren has gotten us incredibly excited about the future of podcasting in...2015-04-2819 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 227: Excuse Me, While I Kiss Lisa-SkyeHi there! It's Episode 227 with ya mates Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith ANNNNND special guest Lisa-Skye!! Lisa-Skye is back to talk about things in a saucy fashion, including: Jewel Things That Happened In Adelaide Dragons in the Bible Essendon's Supplement Scandal Cocaine Sifting Cam, He's A Man Of Confessions Guttermouth Plugs & The Like Get it on iTunes!2015-03-311h 25Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 226: It's not like baking a cakeHi gang, It's ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this thrilling installment: More onions! More metadata! And more confessions than you can handle! Plus more discussion of the works of Thomas Harris than you might expect to stem from talking about Ben's wife's birthday. Enjoy! iTunes!2015-03-251h 26Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 222: The Unexpected Virtue Of TriggsnoranceHi there, folks! It's ya pals Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith back with another compelling mini-narrative-cast in which they discuss the big ishes of the day, including: Gillian Triggs' disgraceful report & conduct at Estimates The Flintstones Illegal inducements TV reviewer perks The House of Reps I'm A Celeb-updates Cam's missed call drama The Oscars Hey folks, why not subscribe on iTunes (and also leave us a sneaky review?).2015-02-251h 06Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 221: Joust The TipHi there, gentle listeners. Welcome to Episode 221 in a series of 1000 podchats from the Gather Around Me podcast salon with your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode: Lisa-Skye's Lovely Tea Party Spill reflections. Ben went to Ballarat. Confessions... Manson Chat. Subscribe on iTunes!2015-02-171h 00Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 219: I Was Only 219Hi there, gentle listeners, welcome to Episode 219 in a series of 1000 podcasts from your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this ep: The Hottest 100! Taylor Swift! Sister Fanciers pitches! Sir Princes! Upcoming Trampoline Purchases! The Tennis! What's On Telly! Is Ben A Randy Millenial? CORRECTION: At one point we talk about Gabriel Gate, but the ethnic chef Cam was thinking of was actually Ian Parmenter. Cam did have Gabriel Gate's number though. DOUBLE CORRECTION: Obviously it was The Herd and not the Hilltop Hoods who covered I Was Only 19. We regret the...2015-01-271h 09Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 213: You've Got MailHi there, gentle listeners! Guess what, it's Ep 213 in a series of 1000 podchats with your buds Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith. In this eppo: Swallowing Flies Wars in the Stars Supermans State Elections Cam, He's A Man Of Confessions Subscribe on iTunes!2014-12-011h 00Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 211: SerialWelcome to Episode 211 in a series of 1000 podcasts from your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this installment, Ben and Cam discuss: Pratfalls The Goldbergs A rousing segment called A Thumbs Up / A Thumbs Down Romper Stomper APEC/G20 and more... Why not subscribe on iTunes?2014-11-131h 12Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 210: More Like Advanced SnorefareWelcome to Episode 210 of Gather Around Me, with your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this issue, Ben and Cam discuss: The evolving Nova Peris thing Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare House Of Cards (spoilers for the original British show) The Whitlam Memorial and Booing The Melbourne Cup STEAMY AFFAIRS Self-Induldgent Behaviour Subscribe on iTunes!2014-11-051h 08Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 208: False FlagstaffHi there, welcome to Episode 208 in a series of 1000 podchats with Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith. In this edition we took topics from Twitter. Why not subscribe on iTunes? The full list of topics discussed is too long for this description, but you can check it out over at gatheraround.me Thanks to Daniel Lawrence for the lovely song!2014-10-201h 18Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 207: TragedyWelcome back to Gather Around Me with your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith! In this ep: The tragedies that have befallen Ben! The greater tragedy that has befallen Cam! Destiny Vegemite Factories A Very Brady Christmas Beauty & The Geek The Bachelor finale and subsequent events! Recurring dreams of our childhoods Subscribe on iTunes!2014-10-101h 22Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 196: An Ostentatious AffairWelcome to Episode 196 of Gather Around Me with Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith, in which your friends discuss the Victorian constitutional crisis, the Zodiac book Cam is reading, Yahoo Serious & others. Subscribe on iTunes.2014-06-0859 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 195: Hot Rocks AbbottAnother thrilling audio adventure from your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode: Hashtag Druthers Cam has started reading the Zodiac Killer Is My Dad book R. Rogerson's fall from grace Winkgate Sports Jokes Subscribe on iTunes!2014-05-3051 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 184: Advice For Aspiring CriminalsHi there, gentle listeners! It's Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith up late with another newscast! What's in the news: More ICAC shenanigans! James Packer & Davey G punching on! Jeremy Clarkson! For those listeners who have speculated that this podcast has previously been recorded under the influence, a rare treat as Cam is DRUNK. Have fun!2014-05-0522 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 178: Rocky Montage SceneHi there! Welcome to Episode 178 in a series of 1000 podchats from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith! It's another MICFcast! Ben was performing in Set List (@setlistshow) after we recorded this, so we thought we'd get him up to fighting fitness by taking topics to discuss from the Twitterati. Those topics were: Cloning, Jack Kirby, Autobiographical Novels - @jstktn3 Snakes: what are they?  - @violetotter The role of segmentation in our understanding of history - @LeahJaclyn Birds - @RumpusAndBumpus Dysania, Tardigrades and Teddy Bears - @MWhalan 2nd airport in a world running out of fuel oil - @Filter_Select Is...2014-04-1538 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 176: Peter & The Wharf RevueHi guys. Is the Peter & The Wolf pun in the title of this ep too niche? Answers on a postcard to Phillip Adams please. It's Episode 176 in a series of ONE THOUSAND podchats with your friends Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith. In this very special Comedy Festival edicione, they are joined by half of one of their favourite podcasts, Peter Taggart from Bring A Plate. Together they convene in a KFC (it was raining) to discuss: What sort of restaurant has A Current Affair playing so noisily? Frank Walker's run-ins with Joh Bjelke-Petersen ...2014-04-0939 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 175: Boy Crazy SinodinosHi there, gentle listeners! Welcome to Episode 175 in a series of 1000 podchats with your friends Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith. In this ep we are back at Melbourne Town Hall where we received many a quizzical look as well as attempted podcast disruption from real-life Juggalos! But no posse of clowns, no matter how insane, could stop us from discussing: How is the Festival going? Arthur Sinodinos House Of Babysitters Clubs The Sisters Of Fate and much more. Subscribe on iTunes, do a tweet about it, we appreciate any/all support2014-04-0645 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 174: A Very Melbourne International Comedy Festival EpisodeHey there, gentle listeners! Coming to you from outside the Melbourne Town Hall, it's ya buds Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith with an OB at the MICF. Topics discussed: Fucken, I don't know, heaps of shit. Drug dealers, comedian's friends, glory holes, the N word, various people walking past including the following comedians: Asher Trevlean, Rhys Nicholson, Adam Rozenbachs, Evan Desmarais, and Cam Knight. It's like a regular What The Flip up in this! Just have a sneaky listen, yeah! Sub on iTunes.2014-04-0151 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 167: Dance FeverHi there, gentle listeners! It's Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith back with another chat about stuffs! Guess who is their guest - it's Dan Hall, who is legitimately surprised to find himself recording a podcast. He did not know he was going to be on it, which is not normally how these things are done. Topics of DISCUSSION: Taxi Ride Ben has opinions about superpowers Tennis Chat Hugh Laurie vs. Putin Luge Chat Saving Mr Banks Cash, Jobs & Hope ...2014-01-2354 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 165: It's Really HotGuys, the first thing you need to understand when you listen to this is that it was ridiculously hot. Like 40 degrees. Come on. But what if you are listening to this in the future and that's like a cool day? This won't make any sense. Anyway, that's why this is a bit of a whingy one on Cam's end, but there is some good stuff in here, I think. Oh yeah, this is Ep 165 in a series of 1000 with your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. ARGH! It's so hot~!!!! 2013-12-1900 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 160: Sons O' Anarchy!Welcome to Episode 160 in a Series of 1000 podchats from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Also known as Episode 3 of our first reboot, Episode 2 of our second reboot, and Episode 1 of this reboot. In this episode: TV Gripes! Law & Order: SVU! Bikie Chat! Ben's Christian History or Christory. Subscribe on iTunes, yeah? 2013-10-231h 22Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 158: REBOOTWelcome to the REBOOT of Gather Around Me! This is Episode 158 in the old money, but in the new money it is EPISODE ONE! In this exciting debut episode, your hosts Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith discuss: Rebooting the podcast Anti-Semitic newsletters Potential new show names Segments to jettison Always Read The Comments What Has Ben Learnt On The Guitar This Week Dan Hall Ironic Seafood Clive Palmer Calls To Action Subscribe on iTunes! (and maybe also leave us a review?)2013-09-181h 06Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 153: Thatcher In The RyeHi, welcome to Episode 153 in a series of 1000 podchats starring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Come, take a seat. In this episode these knockabout Aussie blokes with a slightly skew-whiff take on things discuss: CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS THE AFTERMATH OF BEN'S FESTIVAL SHOW ACCIDENTAL ANTI-SEMITIC JOKES JULIE BISHOP VS. BOB CARR VS. MARGARET THATCHER THATCHER'S SEXUAL ATHLETICISM THATCHER'S WAR CRIMES DEATH ETIQUETTE SOFT SERVE EDITORIAL CARTOONS SUPERNATURAL POLLS THE VOICE TRACY MORGAN THE ZODIAC Please enjoy! And get this sucker on iTunes!2013-04-181h 06Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 152: A Glimpse Into The World Of The ComedianHello there, gentle listeners! Welcome to Episode 152 in a series of 1000 podchats with Your Friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this thrilling installment, Ben and Cam sit on a wall on Gertrude St in Fitzroy to discuss the progress of his Comedy Festival production, Let's Put On A Show as well as other important things like James Hird, Ricky Nixon and the fashion sense of tram passengers. Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes.2013-04-1223 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 142: Life, The Universe, and Adam Richard.Hello gentle listeners! Welcome to a very special episode of Gather Around Me from your friends Ben Pobjie, Cam Smith and special guest-friend Adam Richard. For this podcast, we fulfill our obligations to one indiegogo donator Andrew D., whom had requested we record a podcast entirely about Star Wars and/or Batman. So please enjoy this podcast about Star Wars, Batman, The Sound Of Music, Ghost Whisperer, Mission Impossible, and much more... iTunes!2012-11-1157 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 138: Misandry, The Final Frontier?Hullo, gentle listeners! This is the first in a series of podcasts in which Your Friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith must discuss the topics suggested by high-rolling Indiegogo financiers! This week, we take our suggestions from @FlaresSportsman, who directed us to converse regarding: Misandry: Is there enough of it? The disturbing closeness of space (it's full of menace and we don't know what most of it even IS)* Is the Smiths' rendition of Tim Moore's "Rock n' Roll Love Letter" definitive? Australian comedy: would it be kinder to put it to sleep? Will vodcasting lead...2012-09-1135 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 121: Things Oscar Wilde Should Have SaidHello podcast fans! Ben Pobjie! Cam Smith! Here to podcast it up from the Podcasthaus with a topic selected from the Twitter. Today's podcast topiceer is @sanderlands, who suggests THINGS OSCAR WILDE SHOULD HAVE SAID, BUT DIDN'T. Get it up in your cerebrum. (No offence, Oscar)2012-08-0212 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 115: The Labor-Greens Spat & What It Means For The Prime MinisterHello Gentle Listener, welcome to a politically-charged episode of Gather Around Me starring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this thrilling installment, things get a bit political, as - at the request of @Citizen_Cam - we get to the bottom of the Labor-Greens Spat & What It Means For The Prime Minister. Donate at: http://www.indiegogo.com/gatheraroundme2012-07-2712 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 114: Lions & Antelopes & Rippers, Oh My!Welcome to Episode 114 of Gather Around Me starring Ben Pobjie, Cam Smith and with special guest Andy Slackbastard. Today's topic, requested by @Shellity, is Lions & Antelopes. Please donate at http://www.indiegogo.com/gatheraroundme2012-07-2607 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 112: Dick JokesHello! Welcome to Episode 112 of the Gather Around Me funcast! With Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith and Jonah Pobjie! The topic for today's episode was suggested by @mrgrumpystephen and it is: DICK JOKES. Please help us make our vodcast series a reality by giving us a few dollars at: http://www.indiegogo.com/gatheraroundme2012-07-2415 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 110: The Scourge of MiloWelcome to Episode 110 in a series of 1000 podchats with your friends Ben "Ben" Pobjie and Cam "Cam" Smith. Today's topic, as suggested by @becpobjie, is MILO. Donate at http://www.indiegogo.com/gatheraroundme2012-07-2210 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 102: Ben went away on a holiday...Hello gentle listeners! Welcome to Episode 102 in a series of 1000 podchats starring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith! In this thrilling installment!!! Rent-A-Rabbi and other failed business ventures! The End of Civilisation! The Gold Coast, incl. Theme Park Reviews! Real Gossip about the band TAKE THAT that you will not hear ANYWHERE else! The Death Of The Media! Gina Rinehart! Get it on iTunes! 2012-07-0239 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 101: Room 101Hello, gentle listeners, and welcome to episode 101 in a series of 1000 podchats starring your friends Ben "Oceania" Pobjie and Cam "Eastasia" Smith. In this special edition, Ben and Cam have a cheery discussion about their deepest, darkest fears. Also, they talk about: The OneTel collapse. SoCal punk band Pennywise. The heat death of the universe. The A-Team. The King of Thailand. Because say what you will about these chaps, they are always relevant. Get it in your ears now! Or on iTunes? Or listen on Stitcher! 2012-06-2038 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 100: Like Sliding Doors, if Sliding Doors were about two different people...Gentle listeners! Please, join Ben Pobjie, Cam Smith and Special Guest Marieke Hardy in celebrating reaching the milestone of 100 podcasts. 900 to go! Woah woah woah, what's that? Marieke Hardy? Not famous author, TV writer, fashionista, terrible enfant Marieke Hardy? YES! The very same. We all sat down in the Podcast Parlour and had a good chat about: Rodney Dangerfield Scandals of 2009 Blackmailable Secrets Bob Ellis Marty Monster & Agro Bindles How this will probably end up on Mediawatch The trial and travails of television writing Game of Thrones - has anyone ACTUALLY watched...2012-06-081h 00Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 99: Gather Around Me presents CYOA: TTT Part 5Oh my giddy aunt, gentle listener! Things are certainly heating up in the world of adventures that you choose yourself! Come with Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith on another THRILLING installment of Gather Around Me, when we find out what happens when you reject the State and attempt to, like Fleetwood Mac - both the band and the Rock & Roll Detective - go your own way. There are so many ways to listen to this that it is NOT FUNNY. Just it is not funny the number of ways, I mean. The podcast...2012-06-0126 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 92: Parks & DesecrationHola, gentle listeners! Welcome to Episode 92 in a series of 1000 podchats starring your friendos Ben "Ranger Stacey" Pobjie and Cam "Smarter Than The Average Carebear" Smith. In this special park-based episode, we take a short break from Choosing Your Own Adventure while the votes continue to flood in, and visit a park to engage in park-related discussions. TOPICS ADDRESSED (spoiler alert): What are some things happening in the park right now? What's the deal with the Hungry Games? What's some stuff that happened at Ben and Cam's respective Comedy...2012-04-2230 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 90: The yolk is on you.We join our heroes Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith in medias res! Unorthodox? Episode 90 of the Gather Around Me podcast is like that in every way, except religiously. Obviously we still belong to the Eastern Orthodox Church. In this episode: Getting a Mac Gender-based changey songs Brandi Wikipedia Vandalisms Some good burns on Neil Young - very timely stuff. Ben's throat Do humans have free will? And so on. Please enjoy. iTunes? 2012-03-2826 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 89: Live Free Or Tie-DyeWelcome to Episode 89 of the Gather Around Me podchat starring your friends on benefits Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this thrilling installment, Ben and Cam reflect on why the Wollongong Podcast Festival is superior to the Busselton Podcast Festival, recall the highlights and lowlights of the WPF, and even find the time to reveal why everyone is wrong about Joseph Kony. It is a podcast that no parent can afford to miss. Get it on iTunes HERE.2012-03-1426 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 87: How Green Was Our Vale DemocracyHello! Welcome to episode 87 in a series of 1000 pod-symposiums from your good friends (maybe something more?) Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this thrilling installment, we discuss all matters. All of the matters. Here are some of them: Clam Labs Apricots The Spill! Derwents! Ricky "Richard" Nixon! Unprofessional Police Upstairs / Downstairs A goat that Ben saw in a car! Nude Neighbours! And more! Please tune in and enjoy. You may find it upon iTunes HERE, or download it with the thing on this page. Huzzah! 2012-02-2647 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 86: Eyes Wide ShutClose your eyes and let your ineffable hosts Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith take you on a journey of the imagination. The West Wing! Wolves! Why Ben was a Year 6 Prefect! And also other things that don't begin with W, but also maybe some stuff that does! Listen! Enjoy! Tell your friends! Tell your mum! Don't tell your dad, he is set in his ways. You can subscribe on iTunes if you like by clicking on this. Otherwise just click on that downloady bit undearneath this bit. You don't...2012-02-1637 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 83: Ghost Protocol Starring Goldie HawnHello gentle listeners! Gather Around Me, after an unannounced hiatus, is back. For good. Deal with it. Ben Pobjie as Goldie Hawn. Cam Smith as Demi Moore. Contents: Being scared of holes. Impossible missions. REM's breakup. The attraction of opposites. The lady that Ben stared at on the train. Quantum Leaping back to the Goon Show. Fat Albert. The Future of Gather Around Me. Consume! iTunes? 2011-12-1837 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 80: A train bound for CranbourneHello! Episode 80. Series of 1000. Ben Pobjie. Cam Smith. I would like you to imagine two strangers on a train. Then imagine sitting across from them are two people with a pre-existing podcast relationship recording a podcast. You can hear their opinions on the carbon tax, the refugee vote, classic SBS television series Going Home, etc. Congratulations, you have successfully imagined what it would be like to listen to this podcast. You just saved yourself 20 minutes. If you can't imagine it, then listen. Sorry about the sound quality for a little bit...2011-10-1622 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 78: Frankly, Mr. Shankly, I don't give a damn.Welcome back! It's Episode 78 in a series of 1000 Podchats with your friends or maybe distant relatives Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode we get to the bottom of: Privilege Cons Sports Penguins Terrorism Is Ben allowed to have sex with Malcolm Fraser? Some things we are up to And so on Get it up ya. iTunes?2011-09-1338 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 72: Kids Free 2B KidsWelcome to Episode 72 in a Series of 1000 Podtorials from your friends Ben Pobjie and also Cam Smith. In this exciting installment! Sexual tension Fanemies Some quality plugs for Kotex (w/ bonus puns) The House Howlers Mark Colvin vs Phillip Adams Mind Your Language Jail Things Ben Would Have Sex With Upcoming Events! Kids Free 2B Kids! Enjoy iiiiiiit! iTunes?2011-06-1746 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 70: Remorse.Hello cats and kittens and robo-kittens! Welcome to Episode 70 of the Gather Around Me podchat starring Ben "Pobjie" Pobjie and Cam "Jackhammer Jones" Smith. In this episode, we discuss bears, Mia Freedman, swearing laws, the storied career of David Morse, and discriminatory enrolment practices at top universities. ENJOY OR ELSE. Or else what? You'll find out. iTunes!2011-06-0344 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 66: Home Again Home AgainHello, gentle listeners! After an extended hiatus brought on by technical difficulties and circumstance and court orders, your heroes Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith return with Episode 66 in a Series of 1000 Podchats. In this issue the gentlemen discuss Ben's comedy festival show, the Industry, the recent Sister Fanciers' tour, and books they have written recently. Enjoy! iTunes!2011-04-2844 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 65: I thought we were friends, Frodo...Welcome to Episode 65 in a Series of 1000 podcasts starring your friends Ben Pobjie, Cam Smith and special guest Paul F. Tompkins, the 21st Century Tommy Chong. The F stands for Francis, but it could just as easily stand for Funny. He was a mensch. Beware! This podchat may contain traces of: Celebrity Gossip! The Lords Of The Ring! Sad Tales of Fun Rides! Teen/Pre-Teen Detectives! Draculas! Dictionaries! Other Things Probably? Get it in your earholes and just groove on it. Those parents of yours won't understand, so why even bother explaining? Oh...2011-04-041h 08Gather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 62: Of Feuds and Baronettes.Episode 62. Ben Pobjie. Cam Smith. There are feuds. There are spoilers. There is a feud. I already said that. A rollicking adventure! Get it in your earholes and out your noseholes. Shazang. Get it on iTunes.2011-02-2747 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 61: If you beelieve it, you can achieve itHello you! How's it hanging? Welcome to Episode 61 of Gather Around Me, a podcast excreted from the glands of Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. In this episode we discuss such weighty topics as: Ben Elton Ricky Nixon Racial tolerance Solving mysteries Bees There used to be a bit which defamed Jean Paul Gaultier, but we removed it because it was too defamatory. See if you can guess where it has been taken out. Enjoy it in your earhole, or however you like. Subscribe on iTunes.2011-02-2000 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 54: Things We FeelGood day, welcome to Episode 54 of the Gather Around Me Podtalkable starring Ben Pobjie as Alfie and Cam Smith as his trusty butler Alonso. LOOK OUT! It contains such wondrous things as: Breaking Up The Big Friendly Giant I Feel Like Companies To Boycott The World Cup Cam, He's A Man Of Letters: Gay Marriage & Marijuana, A 60 Year Long Gay Marriage, The Lurks/Perks of Local Government, Old People And Their Long Memories, Your Most Memorable Sporting Event Wrap It Up Imagine! In this day and age! Get it on iTunes.2010-12-0549 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 53: Ummmmmmmm...Welcome to Episode 53 in a Series of 1000 Victorian Electioncasts from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Mandatory Greetings Victorian Podcasts ALP Slogans Sinking Ships Hung Parliament Jokes A Quality Burma Gag Selling Schools Changing The Flag Cam, He's A Man Of Letters: The Future, Toys, Jokes How To Vote Cards The End Of The Podcast Enjoy? Get it on iTunes!  2010-11-2747 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 52: Prank PatrolRoll up, roll up, it's Episode 52 in a Series of 1000 Podchats starring Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Featuring reasoned discussion which raises the discourse about: The Alphabet Gay Marriage Prank Patrol Bigotry "Social" Networking Polygamy Cam, He's A Man Of Letters: Haircuts, Asteroids, Dogs, The Foreshore Get it up ya brain. Subscribe on iTunes.  2010-11-2244 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 48: Pests, Sex And OtherwiseEpisode 48 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from your friends Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith Warning, may contain contents of: Teletubbies Internet Comments Cranberry Country Bio-Engineering Sex Pests Dick Smith Katherine Heigl Get it on the iTunes, doggs. Stay metal and stay bogan.2010-10-2122 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 44: Lettuce pray, cabbages salaatWelcome to Episode 44 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from your friends Ben Pobjie, Cam Smith and poet Les Murray. Warning, may contain traces of: What's Been Going On Introducing Les Lettuce! hug break Mazes Toddlers The Papal Visit To London What is a malt? Female Teen Pope Cosmo Sealed Section Pope Joan Publishing opportunities And much more??? Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes, darling.  2010-09-1734 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 36: Letter Boxes Defying The Laws Of TimeEpisode 36 in a Series of 1000 Internet-facilitated Audio Discussions from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may approximately contain traces of: The Debate Some Royal scandal about which both of us are, at best, uninformed The Lake House Hello! Cam here. Normally I listen to these before I put them up, but not today, because I am busy. This has not been edited AT ALL. That does not make a huge difference, I suppose, but I am just letting you know that if you have friends who appreciate a verité podchat, you may want to let the...2010-07-2519 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 34: What's A Ganache?  Episode 34 in a Series of 1000 Podchats by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. But also Episode 2 in a Series of Election Minicasts by Cam Smith and Ben Pobjie. Warning, may contain traces of: Campaign Fatigue TCB Dirt Units Anti-Lifesaver Party Stealing Fruit from Illegal Immigrants Angry Cake-Sellers Jumping Out Of Planes If Dr. King Roman was Prime Minister... Swearing Subscribe via iTunes!  2010-07-2117 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 32: Your Mum Is A SofaEpisode 32 in a Series of 1000 Podiscussions starring your friendly neighbourhood spider-men Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. WARNING! May contain traces of: Episode 24 The Election was Called Yesterday Magneto, Misunderstood Fake Refugees Atoms Construction Workers Have Feelings What Did Ben Have For Tea This Week What Did Ben Watch On TV This Week Hey Hey! disappoints all with casual anti-semitism Australian Versus A Chair Enjoy... if you dare! Subscribe via iTunes... if you dare!2010-07-1631 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 31: Free Rug With Every Idea Episode 31 in a Series of 1000 Thoughtchats by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith Warning, may contain traces of: The Free Market Of Ideas Turkish Delight Classic Cramps Comedy What Did Ben Have For Dinner? What Did Ben Watch On TV (excluding Masterchef) Elton John The Hectic Day Of Mia Freedman Whispering Australian Versus Lessons Subscribe on iTunes! 2010-07-0933 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 27: Crazy. Amazing. Cramazing.Episode 27 in a series of 1000 goldcasts by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may contain traces of: Item of Business 1: Does Cam Have Cancer? The Answer! Item of Business 2: What happened to our special guest? Item of Business 3: The Green Arrow Item of Business 4: GayFL Item of Business 5: Delicious Candy Item of Business 6: Israeli passport scandalz Item of Business 7: Christopher Hitchens & The Race War Item of Business 8: Hungry Hungry Urchins Enjoy? Subscribe on iTunes!2010-05-2819 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 26: Medical Maladies and Magical MadrasasEpisode 26 in a Series of 1000 Podchats by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith! Warning! May contain traces of: Sound Checking Ben's Surgery The Science Of Cryonics Does Cam Have Cancer? Maybe! Maybe Not! Tony Abbott On The Truth And Also Things You Shouldn't Say At The Supermarket Race War (not the proper one though, sorry) Sexing Up Androids Closets The Sad News that Ghost Whisperer and also Numbers have been cancelled General Melancholy and SUSPENSE Subscribe on iTunes!2010-05-2132 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 25: The Downfall of Western CivilisationEpisode 25 in a Series of 1000 Podchats by Ben Pobjie and Cam SmithWarning, may contain traces of New Barbarianism AND:Faisal SHAZAMVoices of ReasonThe Babysitters Club PrequelsThe Politics of the EmpireApril O'Neal versus Andrew BoltThen we took a short break and got the Herald Sun and we saw that Ben Pobjie was actually mentioned in a certain column, but before we got to that we had to read articles about:Barack HUSSEIN ObamaBurqa BansAdulteryCatherine Deveny2010-05-0743 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 22: One of these days, Alice! First Dog On The Moon!Episode 22 in a Series of 1000 Podcasts by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. With Special Guest Star: Crikey Cartoonista and Bon Vivant Mr. First Dog On The Moon. Warning, may contain traces of: Name-calling Things a man does alone in the forest The Circle (but for men) Pleasing Christopher Pyne Leg Stretches and Larissa Dubecki (callback to episode 8) A man with a dog's face or a dog with a man's hands??? Ben has a whinge about getting told off for doing the wrong thing Sleeping under your desk Who is a better Crikey editor: Jonathan...2010-04-0352 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 20: Even Heroes Have To DieEpisode 20 in a Series of 1000 Podcasts from Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith. Warning, may contain traces of: Awkward conversations in vegan cafes Ben has a headache Ben has principles and won't read out private correspondences on the podcast. The Comments Facility on iTunes (which hasn't actually been used, it turns out) A hot, barely legal Angela Lansbury MAN BAT and other Superhero Discussion The Babysitters Club Cam, He's A Man Of Letters: Heroes & Villains Edition (Sunday trading, The Moon Landing, Gays) What Have We Learnt Listen responsibly. P.S. If you want to...2010-03-1938 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 17: The Return To OzEpisode 17 in a Series of 1000 Fireside Chats c/o Ben Pobjie & Cam Smith Warning, may contain traces of: Sound checking The Syphilis Holocaust Oz politics Cam's CD player in his car is broken. It is a bad situation. Why hasn't Triple M called? How To Pick Up Girls Australia's Worst Mum Man Of Letters (The Correct Parlance, Australia's Worst Son) Moe Man - Boola Boola Band Go hard or go home!2010-02-0538 minGather Around MeGather Around MeEpisode 14: Too Hot For Triple REpisode 14 in a Series of 1000 Podcasts!Cam Smith and Ben Pobjie return to the free-wheelin' world of podcast after being forcibly removed from the world of uptight community radio!Warning, may contain traces of: Why do you think we got kicked off the radio? Taking a bullet for Ryan, Monty & Wippa Is rape funny? Cats and Dogs How bitter should we be? More reasons we got kicked off the radio Ringo Starr, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel Vampire Weeknights Cam, He's A Man Of Letters (Prisons, Indian Students, Smoking, Water Shortages, Whaling, Animal Cruelty) That's why we...2010-01-1431 min