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News FightersShirt Happens: 2025 Year in ReviewNews Fighters is back with our annual wrap of everything absurd and predictable in Australian news, politics, and media. From stinky flowers to manufactured shirt controversies, from mushroom murders to Momdani and fake peace prizes, from ICE raids to algal blooms, from criminal heists to hijacker takedowns, and from net zero abandonment to election campaign backflips—2025 is a year of division and crime we can’t wait to forget.Also Stefan Pazur looks at the year in showbiz, movies, TV and music.News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and poli...
2025-12-2523 min
News FightersDAILY NEWS WRAP: 12 July 2025Welcome to another pilot episode of the News Fighters Daily News Wrap where I recap the TV news bulletins so you don't have to buy a TV.Today: Trump's Aussie promotion, Australia's ICE-like immigration raid & the ageist internet changes coming soon!I knocked this news wrap out in less than four hours and would love to find a platform for this content. Interested? Hit me up: dylan@newsfighters.com.News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor & producer Dylan...
2025-07-1205 min
News FightersDAILY NEWS WRAP: 21 June 2025A special pilot episode of the NEWS FIGHTERS DAILY NEWS WRAP for 21 June, 2025 which I made in 4 hours and 10 minutes.We look at the Iran-Israel conflict, John Pesutto getting a bailiout, Double Bay crime and the unreliable age verification tech behind the upcoming teen social media ban.News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor & producer Dylan Behan (currently on hiatus).Listen to episodes in your podcast app at http://podfollow.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://ko-fi...
2025-06-2106 min
News FightersWe're back with an election campaign recap!News Fighters is back from hiatus with a one-off recap of the 2025 Australian Federal Election campaign policies from the two major parties. It’s do-nothing Anthony Albanese versus the uncosted Peter Dutton. Who will win on May 3? Not the Australian people by the looks of it!Watch this episode on Youtube at youtube.com/newsfighters News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor & producer Dylan Behan (currently on hiatus).Listen to episodes in your podcast app at http://podfollow.com/ne...
2025-04-2711 minNews Fighters2024 Year in Review: The neverending enshittifcation of Australian PoliticsTonightly and Media Watch wacky clips craftsman Dylan Behan is back for an annual News Fighters year in review episode taking an indepth look at 2024 in news and politics. From Dutton’s nuclear epiphany to Albo’s endless cash splashing (mostly on his own house) this year has marked an an ever increasing enshittifcation of Australian politics. Also Stefan Pazur does his annual wrap of sport and entertainment. News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor & producer Dylan Behan (currently on hiatus).
2024-12-2223 minNews FightersBest of News Fighters: Putin's phoney call-in show! (from 2021)After 5 years and 125 episodes News Fighters is going on indefinite hiatus while I work on other projects. But in the meantime I thought I’d re-release some classic episodes to the podcast feed to recap some of our better, least topical moments which hold up to this day.An incredibly huge thank you to everyone who's listened, shared, guested, hosted and written with us, especially regular contributors Stefan Pazur and Bec Melrose, and Dan Ilic at A Rational Fear.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/WfKS7G5TPYY?si=Kd_JNlhda0574V1...
2024-01-2114 minNews FightersBest of News Fighters: Boris Johnson becomes UK PM (from 2019)After 5 years and 125 episodes News Fighters is going on indefinite hiatus while I work on other projects. But in the meantime I thought I’d re-release some classic episodes to the podcast feed to recap some of our better, least topical moments which hold up to this day.An incredibly huge thank you to everyone who's listened, shared, guested, hosted and written with us, especially regular contributors Stefan Pazur and Bec Melrose, and Dan Ilic at A Rational Fear.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8FeddXOJcs
2024-01-1514 minNews FightersBest of News Fighters: Christopher Pyne fixes podcasting (from 2021)After 5 years and 125 episodes News Fighters is going on indefinite hiatus while I work on other projects. But in the meantime I thought I’d re-release some classic episodes to the podcast feed to recap some of our better, least topical moments which hold up to this day.An incredibly huge thank you to everyone who's listened, shared, guested, hosted and written with us, especially regular contributors Stefan Pazur and Bec Melrose, and Dan Ilic at A Rational Fear.Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpfERtvrgM
2024-01-1117 min
News FightersBest of News Fighters: R.I.P The Queen (from 2022)For this week’s classic replay episode we revisit one of the biggest news stories from 2022: the September death of Her Majesty The Queen and all the endless surreal and bombastic media coverage surrounding the pageantry and history.Watch the original episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/XCWV7vHDd0INews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor Dylan Behan. To find new monthly episodes on the A Rational Fear podcast feed, subscribe at arationalfear.com or on your podcasting app...
2023-01-1938 minNews FightersBest of 2022: Our Election Night Recap & Waiting for Gonski co-author Tom Greenwell.For this week’s classic summer episode I replay the Federal Election Night Recap show originally released on May 22, 2022 that recaps why Scott Morrison lost and what we can expect from new PM Anthony Albanese.Then I replay my election interview with Tom Greenwell, co-author of the book "Gonski: How Australia Failed Its Schools" about how our politicians keep failing our education system. Order the book here: https://unsw.press/books/waiting-for-gonski/News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor Dylan Be...
2023-01-1245 minNews FightersBest of 2022: Rishi Sunak, the first Billionaire UK PM*! (Also, we're moving!)It’s official! In 2023 News Fighters is moving to the A Rational Fear podcast feed! Listen for all the info! And then I play highlights from our 2022 Patreon Bonus Episodes, including a look at Rishi Sunak, the first billionaire British PM* (*in Australian Dollars).News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor Dylan Behan. To find new monthly episodes on the A Rational Fear podcast feed, subscribe at arationalfear.com or on your podcasting app of choice:Apple: apple.co/3VOx4Lj
2023-01-0531 minNews Fighters2022 Year in Review: What a deluge!It’s my fourth annual year in review wrap where I look back on the big Aussie news stories of the year: the floods, the rain, the weather emergencies, the lettuce prices, it’s all here! Also I look back on the May Federal Election, the invasion of Ukraine, China’s Covid Zero uprisings and the Iran protests. Expect hilarious wacky clips and a whole lot of “wait, was that this year?”Also our sports and showbiz reporter Stefan Pazur stops by to look back on the year on the screen and on the pitch.News...
2022-12-1526 minNews FightersBec Melrose on 2022: pony mayors, lion escapees, COVID cruises and Albo's DJ diplomacy.In the first of our eps looking back on 2022, RAW Comedy Winner Bec Melrose stops by to reminisce about some of the most memorable and funny news stories of 2022: the Queen, the election, ScoMo’s secret ministries, covid, chess cheating, lions on the loose, Midnight Oil’s farewell tour and shortages galore.Follow Bec Melrose on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/becmelrose/News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonu...
2022-12-0128 minNews FightersAlbo meets Xi and our Victorian State Election Preview! I look at the diplomatic praise being heaped on Australian Prime Minister Albanese for successfully having a meeting with Chinese President Xi at the G20 and also not being called a liar by French President Macron. Then I take a deep dive into the Victorian State Election where two seemingly left wing socialist candidates are vying to lead the state: Dictator Dan Andrews and Matthew “Lobster with a Mobster” Guy. We analyse their crazy public transport and electricity nationalisation polices and take a look Sky News’ Chris Kenny’s massive meltdown over Dan Andrews promising free period products to Victoria...
2022-11-1725 minNews FightersThe War in Ukraine is Great (for Business) & guest Tom Ballard on his new book, I Millennial.This fortnight I look at the biggest news story of the year: THE LIONS ON THE LOOSE! Also with inflation and interest rates rising here in Australia, it’s time to call out everyone who is profiting from the war in Ukraine and why they’ll never stop!Also my guest is comedian Tom Ballard author of the book “I Millennial, one snowflake’s screed against boomers, billionaires and everything else”. We also talk about housing affordability, class struggle and his new Greens podcast Serious Danger.Follow Tom Ballard on twitter here: https://twitter.co...
2022-11-0439 minNews FightersJim Chalmers' Bread and Butter Budget (BYO Bread and Butter)Happy Budget Night! Jim Chalmers has delivered his first budget, and it definitely feels a lot gloomier and less shouty than the coalition budgets of recent years. With energy prices and grocery costs rising, we take an indepth look at Labor’s cost of living measures which will help new parents and ahhh… errr… that’s about it to be honest. Enjoy!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/news...
2022-10-2520 minNews FightersThere Goes Liz TrussWe look back on the turbulent Prime Ministership of Britain’s Liz Truss from 2022 to 2022. From the stumbles and lowlights to the near economic catastrophes, this is a PM for the history books (or at least the pub trivia nights). Also who’s next and when is the next British election?News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http:/Free email newsletter: http://news...
2022-10-2212 minNews FightersPM Anthony Albanese's First 137 DaysAfter a couple of delays we finally evaluate Anthony Albanese’s first 100 days in office (give or take 37). We look back on Albo 747’s countless overseas trips, his celebrity encounters, policy sellouts and his complete abandonment of insecure workers over COVID 19 sick pay.Here's the gofundme to buy us a new hard drive: https://www.gofundme.com/f/news-fighters-needs-a-hard-driveNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a...
2022-10-0728 minNews FightersThe Queen dies and "Operation: Revive The Monarchy" swings into action!Well what a whirlwind fortnight for the British royal family. I look back at how the news of the Queen’s death rolled out across the world and at local reactions from former Australian Prime Ministers to bewildered people on the street. I also look at the proclamation of our new head of state, King Charles III (a man that none of us voted for) and why some Aussies might actually like him.Please support us to keep the show going and get, ad-free & bonus episodes: http://www.patreon.com/newsfightersNews Fighters is...
2022-09-2237 minNews FightersHere comes Liz Truss! Also: Alexandra Smith on the downfall of Gladys Berejiklian.We take an indepth look at the election of new UK PM Liz Truss and why she's basically the UK's equivalent of Scott Morrison.Then I interview Sydney Morning Herald NSW State Politics Editor Alexandra Smith about her new book The Secret, all about the downfall of the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.Order The Secret here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761260742/News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and...
2022-09-0831 minNews FightersScott Morrison: Master of Self PromotionWe’re back with an all new episode which has an indepth look at FORMER Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recent car crash press conference where he tried to deny his way out of admitting he seized other minister’s portfolios at the height of the pandemic, but only for emergency use and only because it was in the national interest.Also we are looking for SPONSORS and new patrons. You can get ad-free episodes for just $6/month! But we also want to find 3 sponsors to pay us $300/month (with shoutouts included) so Dylan can almost get th...
2022-08-2523 minNews FightersPutin foreshadowed the Ukraine invasion in 2021 (extended replay episode)I'm on break but I thought it was a good time to replay an extended version of my segment from last year on Russian President Vladimir Putin's bombastic call in TV show, in which he actually foreshadowed his invasion of Ukraine.Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/WfKS7G5TPYYNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a fee-free coffee: http://ko-fi.com/newsfighterFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on...
2022-07-2819 minNews FightersWho is Anthony Albanese? (from 2019)In June 2019 when Anthony Albanese became opposition leader I made a segment introducing him and making some incorrect predictions about his chances of becoming Prime Miniser. Well boy was I wrong but I hope you enjoy it!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube...
2022-06-3011 minNews FightersEpisode 100 - a "best of" the worst times. To celebrate the 100th episode of my indulgent wacky clips news comedy podcast I’ve cobbled together a non-stop funny romp through some of the biggest news stories since the show started in February 2019. From the Black Summer bushfires through to the covid lockdowns, the vaccine strollout and our Omicron summer, expect to laugh, cry and want to move to New Zealand! Also we have some of the best showbiz and culture highlights from Stefan and some big celebrities send in their congratulations!Thanks to Dan Ilic and Stefan Pazur for appearing and celebrity wrangler Chris "Th...
2022-06-0231 minNews FightersElection Night 2022: Scott Morrison runs out of miracles.I look back at all the drama and fun from Election Night 2022: the shocks, the tech stuff ups, the confusion, the passive aggressive concession speeches, the blame games, the mind games and the denying of reality. Also what the results mean for Aussie conservativism going forward.Thanks for listening this election campaign, News Fighters is going on hiatus. Please fill out my anonymous listener survey to help me work out the future of the show: https://forms.gle/W2yWD19cj4qC68H96News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and...
2022-05-2218 minNews FightersElection 2022: Housing unaffordability wins out & Leigh Sales vs ScoMo Round 2It’s the final week of the campaign!Peter Dutton discusses on water matters!Both parties forget the “affordability” part of housing affordability.ScoMo launches his “I can change” policy.And I do a full recap of Leigh Sales final ever interview (hopefully) with Prime Minister Scott Morrison.Watch the ScoMo Had A Go video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVMq9dHuv2QNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.
2022-05-1723 minNews FightersWhere is education this election? An interview with "Waiting for Gonski" co-author Tom Greenwell)In another instalment of our "Book Club (don't sue me Oprah)" series I interview Tom Greenwell, co-author of the book "Gonski: How Australia Failed Its Schools" about how our politicians keep failing our education system in regards to funding.Support us and get early release, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersThe News Fighters podcast is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Free email newsletter: http://newsfighters.com...
2022-05-1426 minNews FightersElection 2022: Channel 9’s dodgy leaders debate recapI do a quick recap of the 2nd leaders debate for the Federal Election which was held on Channel 9 where Scott Morrison said “Vote me because you hate me” and Anthony Albanese said “I’m just like him!”. Also Channel 9 praised Scott Morrison when they thought he won the debate but then have to suddenly change their tune!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee...
2022-05-0814 minNews FightersElection 2022: Happy Lettuce Week!In week four of the federal election campaign the media’s focus turns to important issues like lettuce, ham sandwiches, chicken curry, potato wedges and other food items. Also there was an interest rate rise.News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersFree email newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersFollow Ne...
2022-05-0516 minNews FightersElection 2022: Albo in iso vs ScoMo the wanna-be autocratThis week in the Federal Election Campaign: as Labor leader Anthony Albanese heads into iso having caught covid, Prime Minister Scott Morrison shows his autocratic tendencies as he tries to talk tough on China over the botched Solomon Islands security deal.Also: the coalition’s net zero and economic plans come undone, Howard and Rudd hit the campaign trail and someone tries to hit Barnaby!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us an...
2022-04-2817 minNews FightersNews Fighters: The Book Club and Eliza Reilly on "Shielas: Bad Ass Women of Australian History"INTRODUCING: the new News Fighters Book Club. This year I plan to sporadically interview authors of books about topics I find interesting and fascinating, and I hope you do too.First up: Eliza Reilly author of the fantastic new comedic history book “Shielas: Bad Ass Women of Australian History”.Find out more about Shielas here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760984014/Follow Eliza on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/eliza.reilly/And on twitter here: https://twitter.com/elizareilly_News...
2022-04-2422 minNews FightersElection 2022: Sky News Debate recap - Mr Empathy strikes again!Yes the leaders go head to head (whatever that means) in the first leaders debate of the 2022 Australian Federal Election campaign. It’s Scott Morrison versus Anthony Albanese on nurses raining from the sky, forgetting people names and pissing off Maserati drivers. Also Morrison tries out his empathy schtick and as predicted it did not go well!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersBuy me a co...
2022-04-2015 minNews FightersLeigh Sales vs Scott Morrison (Round 1!)Here’s a quick turn around look at Australia announces new high speed war toys and also we fact check Scott Morrison’s interview with Leigh Sales on ABC’s 730 last night!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersI don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to our free newsletter: http://newsfighters.comWatch episodes on Youtube: http://www.youtube...
2022-04-0611 minNews Fighters2022 Budget Recap: Can you buy votes with cheap petrol?It’s time for our fourth annual budget all-nighter episode. This year the coalition tries to win votes by appealing to everyone ahead of the election, offering cheap petrol, tax offsets, military spending, funding for obscure transport projects and free money for old people (they almost forgot about veterans though). Then Labor agrees and says it’s good!Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qExuzh3WR14News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a...
2022-03-2917 minNews FightersTV editors against Putin & the SA Election shows pandemic incumbency is dead.First up we look at the War in Ukraine, where in Russia Putin puts on a concert wearing a turtleneck while a freelance video TV editor risks it all to protest live on national TV.Also we wrap up the South Australian state election which saw charismatic Labor leader Peter Malinauskas defeat incumbent Liberal Steven Marshall, finally breaking the curse that has seen every incumbent re-elected in Australia since the pandemic began.News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.
2022-03-2422 minNews FightersPutin invades UkraineThis week we look at Vladimir Putin deciding to invade Ukraine and the reaction from the west, including Scott Morrison here in Australia who seems to think stopping people shopping at Harrods could prevent World War III somehow.News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport us and get early, ad-free & bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersI don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to our free newsletter: http://newsfighters.co...
2022-02-2414 minNews FightersOur Wet Hot Omicron SummerWe’re back to recap all the stuff ups from Scott Morrison and Dominic Perrottet on Omicron that lead to this summer being a washout of rapid test shortages, empty shelves, full hospitals and an aged care sector in crisis. Comedy ensues!Also Stefan Pazur stops by and we talk about the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Oscar nominations.Follow Stefan on twitter at https://twitter.com/i_seenothingNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy video editor Dylan Behan....
2022-02-1034 minNews FightersFree Patreon Bonus Episode (December 2021)This week in my summer repeat series I thought I'd play you our last patreon bonus episode from December in the regular podcast feed to give you an idea what the bonus episodes are like and to hopefully encourage you all to sign up: patreon.com/newsfightersNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersI don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to...
2022-02-0326 minNews FightersBest of Stefan PazurThis week in our summer repeat series I'm replaying some of the funniest segments from our regular contributing reporter Stefan Pazur.Oscars and Grammy Awards recap (from ep60, March 18 2021)2019 Year in Arts and Pop Culture (from ep30, December 23 2019)Tokyo Olympics Recap (from ep77, August 7 2021)2020 Year in Arts and Pop Culture (from ep51, December 23 2020)Happy News Stories (from ep73, July 3 2021)Follow Stefan on twitter at https://twitter.com/i_seenothingNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor...
2022-01-2633 minNews FightersOne Year of President Biden (with guest Chas Licciardello)This week to mark the first anniversary of the Joe Biden Inauguration I'm replaying two segments from the show a year ago:Dylan recaps the Joe Biden inauguration Aussie TV coverage (Ep54, January 26 2021)Chas Licciardello from Planet America Interview (Ep53, January 19, 2021)Enjoy!News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersI don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to...
2022-01-1938 minNews FightersBest of our 2SER radio segments from 2021This week I replay a bunch of my “Week in Headlines” segments that got played on Sydney’s 2SER 107.3 FM between September and November 2021.Support Community Radio and 2SER at 2ser.comNews Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsfightersSupport me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newsfightersI don’t advertise on Facebook so subscribe to our free newsletter: http://newsfighters.comSubscribe to our Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube...
2022-01-1228 minNews FightersScoMo on vacay!This week to mark the summer holidays I'm replaying a bunch of segments following Scott Morrison's disastrous world trips, including:ScoMo meets Trump in Washington (hosted by Mark Humphries from Ep25, Sept 21 2019)ScoMo goes to the G7 Cornwall and meets the Queen (Ep 71, June 18 2021)ScoMo versus the World at the G20 and COP26 in Glasgow (Ep88, November 5 2021)Enjoy!News Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan.Buy me a coffee: http...
2022-01-0535 minNews Fighters2021: Year in ReviewIn summing up 2021 we decided to look back on the cavalcade of disasters inflicted upon Australia this past year. From floods and an earthquake to the Delta outbreak, the subsequent lockdown, botched vaccine rollout and the return of Barnaby Joyce; this whole year has felt like an endless bad disaster movie. So we look back and laugh (mostly) and look ahead to what Australia’s hot Omicron summer might look like.Also our showbiz and sports correspondent Stefan Pazur stops by to sum up 2021 in movies, music, tv, podcasts and sport.Follow Stefan on...
2021-12-2529 minNews FightersHello Omicron, goodbye Liberal MPs! (and guest B.A. Johnston)This weekThe Omicron variant arrives in Australia and we rehash the same covid jokes from the last two yearsGreg Hunt and Christian Porter step down while Education Minister Alan Tudge learns to stand asideScott Morrison promises to unmask online trollsWe try to interview Barack ObamaAnd our guest is Canadian musical treasure B.A. Johnston. We talk songwriting, touring, Covid driveway shows and his tv show Ham Jam where he reviews sub sandwiches.Visit B.A.’s website here: http://www.bajohnston.ca/Visit B.A.’s website here...
2021-12-0229 minNews FightersBec Melrose looks back on 2021This week a very special episode as TV comedy writer (Win The Week, Question Everything, Tonightly) and our regular news correspondent Bec Melrose stops by to recap the annual global apocalypse that was 2021 in all it’s hilarious glory, from the Delta outbreak to the twerking outrage, from the Suez canal blockage to ScoMo’s overseas failures.Follow Bec on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/becmelroseNews Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan.
2021-11-2526 minNews FightersScott Morrison vs the world at COP26 & the G20. (also guest Sami Shah)This week we do a deep dive into Scott Morrison’s disastrous latest world trip to the G20 and COP26 UN climate conference where he:disappointed the entire world with Australia’s backwards climate policieslost the trust of one of our most longstanding allies Francewas thrown under the bus by Joe Bidenunnecessarily irritated our biggest trading partner ChinaAnd annoyed our future head of state, Prince Charles.Our interview guest is well dressed Melbourne comedian Sami Shah host of the podcasts News Weakly and Murdocracy.Follow Sami on twitter here: https://twitter.com/sami...
2021-11-0434 minNews FightersScoMo's net zero plan is a shamAs Scott Morrison jets off to the Glasgow COP26 Climate Change Conference, this week we take an in-depth look at his new Net Zero by 2050 plan announced this week and why it’s basically a sham. Also why does Barnaby Joyce love methane so much?And to celebrate Halloween we’re excited to announce our regular contributor Stefan Pazur has a spooky new spin-off podcast coming soon! Boo!Watch this episode on Youtube here:News Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Australian news, media and...
2021-10-2827 minNews FightersIt’s Freedom Friday… and is Australia’s Delta Farce over finally? (also guest Alice Fraser)This week we look at Melbourne and Sydney’s freedom days as their (hopefully) final lockdowns end. And we ask is the worst of the Covid 19 pandemic finally over in Australia?Also our interview guest is comedian Alice Fraser, host of the weekly news comedy podcast The Gargle. Check out The Gargle here: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/the-gargleCheck out Alice Fraser’s website at http://www.alicecomedyfraser.com/ or follow her on twitter at https://twitter.com/aliterativeNews Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Austr...
2021-10-2128 minNews FightersWhy Gladys Berejiklian resigned and Dominic Perrottet should tooThis week: In a special unscripted episode, I look at an epic week in New South Wales politics with the resignations of Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Transport Minister Andrew Constance and Deputy Premier John Barilaro, as well as the scandal-ridden rise of our new anti-lockdown Premier Dominic Perrottet, coming to power the week before lockdown ends. God help us.News Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get ad-free, early release and monthly bonus...
2021-10-0719 min
News FightersNSW’s roadmap to vaccine passport chaos. Also: Joel Dullroy on the German election.This week: a massive deep dive into why Gladys Berejiklian’s roadmap to get NSW out of Covid is actually at odds with what the rest of the well-vaccinated free world is doing in terms of vaccine passports.Also we talk German election results and Berliners voting out their landlords with Joel Dullroy from Deutsche Welle and the podcast Radio Spättkauf.Follow Joel on twitter at https://twitter.com/joeldullroyFind Radio Spätkauf at https://www.radiospaetkauf.com/ or follow them on twitter at https://twitter.com/RadioSpaetkauf
2021-10-0129 min
News FightersMelbourne Earthquake & Canadian Election: Nothing Happened!This week:Melbourne hit by overhyped Earthquake!Mr ScoMo goes to Washington (again)Which means Barnaby is in charge (god help us)Canadian Election Roundup: How Trudeau won with vaccine mandates and cheap childcareAnd News correspondent Bec Melrose talks shrinking Dutchmen and crappy vaccine incentivesFollow Bec Melrose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becmelrose/News Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted by ex-Tonightly and Chaser editor Dylan Behan.Support us and get monthly bonus episodes: http...
2021-09-2335 min
News FightersAUKUS Submarines and Parachuting Labor Candidates (also guest Craig Reucassel)This week:The USA, UK and Australia team up to buy big expensive submarines go brrrrr.Adam Bandt goes nuclear on nuclear!Gladys Berejiklian tries cancelling and then uncancelling her 11am news conference.Labor tries parachuting Kristina Keneally into Western Sydney.Christian Porter’s mysterious money mystery!Also guest Craig Reucassel stops by to talk about the new documentary he’s directed called “Big Deal: Is Our Democracy For Sale?”For more info on Big Deal go to Makeitabigdeal.comFollow Craig on Twitter at https://twitter.com/craigreucassel
2021-09-1633 min
News FightersPub and haircut day is coming! (with guest Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, Jess Scully)This week:Greg Hunt skips a Pfizer meetingScoMo 747 takes off (again!)Who’s that Guy? Victoria’s new Opposition Leader!NSW’s Freedom day is coming, but with extra crowded hospitals!And our guest is the Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, Jess Scully! She’s here to talk about how Sydney will recover from the lockdown and the upcoming NSW local council elections on December 4.Follow Jess on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jessscullysydneyNews Fighters is a comedic look at the week in Australian news, media and political hypocrisy, hosted b...
2021-09-0936 min
News FightersICYMI: Delta Defeats Australia (A Bonus Compilation Episode)This week we revisit almost all our segments covering the current Delta outbreak in Australia, from the first signs of it in June all the way up to mid-August.Taken from Episodes #72 (June 24), #73 (July 1), #74 (July 9), #77 (August 6), #78 (August 13) and #79 (August 19).All these segments are on our Youtube Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersOr for a more concise overview please watch Episode #76 (July 29) - How NSW Stuffed Everything Up With the Delta Outbreak on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6e9Gvq9hqA4News Fighters is a comedic...
2021-09-021h 02
News FightersOur National Buffoon's European VacationThis week: Scott Morrison observes the G7 in Cornwall, keeps loving coal and can’t get a solo meeting with Biden. Then he signs a biscuit-based free trade agreement agreement with Boris Johnson in London. Also Dylan shares covid jab stories with renowned Aussie TV comedy writer Dave Bloustien. Follow Dave Bloustien on twitter at https://twitter.com/i_before_e Donate a Covid Vaccine to a developing country at https://gogiveone.org/Watch the monologue on Youtube: https://youtu.be/-JbJUCs8qNE...
2021-06-1736 min
News FightersThe aged care and stranded Aussies blame gamesAustralia’s COVID-19 political blame game continues, with thousands of Aussies stranded overseas left to fend for themselves while back home the embattled aged care minister Richard Colbeck keeps walking out of questioning. Also we put the spin on some recent news to make it good-er! Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/mNc7RgsuJD4 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/newsfighters News Fighters is a “wacky clips” based Australian news and politics comedy podcast, created and hosted by ex-Tonightly/Chaser editor Dylan Behan.
2020-09-0613 min
News FightersI can’t believe it’s not paid pandemic leave!Scott Morrison introduces paid pandemic leave, except it doesn’t apply to anyone useful, already existed and achieves nothing. Also: Australia closes its state borders, masks become mandatory and Karl Stefanovic attempts the clunkiest coronavirus-related segue of all time (hint: it involves the Muppets!) Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/dSsVXPrvPq0 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/newsfighters News Fighters is a “wacky clips” based Australian news and politics comedy podcast, created and hosted by ex-Tonightly/Chaser editor Dylan Behan. List...
2020-08-0813 min
News FightersThe Whack-a-Mole strategy & mini-budget roundupWhile Victoria faces a horrible virus second wave and New South Wales plays whack-a-mole with outbreaks, the Morrison government gives us a mini-budget full of massive cutbacks in the middle of a recession. Can austerity, tax cuts AND tax rises help get Australia out of recession? Also Stefan Pazur stops by to plug his new spin-off podcast ARTS FIGHTERS. Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/0imwBrka2rs News Fighters is a “wacky clips” based Australian news and politics comedy monologue podcast, created and hosted by ex-Tonightly/Chaser editor Dylan...
2020-07-2515 min
News FightersMelbourne’s lockdown blame game & the battle for bushfire ravaged Eden-MonaroAs Melbourne enters a second lockdown, Sky News looks to somehow blame both capitalism and Black Lives Matters protestors. Then we look at the biggest news story from the NSW South Coast recently: The Eden-Monaro by-election! Follow the non-stop fun as Labor’s Kristy McBain and my old neighbour Fiona Kotvojs battle it out after fending off almost-challenges from both NSW’s transport-hating transport minister Andrew Constance and raw onion loving former PM Tony Abbott. Who will win? Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/PSjrES9iDqU Subscr...
2020-07-1014 min
News FightersDoes Donald Trump want a civil war?Australia is in its first recession in almost 30 years and the governments solution is for boomers to renovate their kitchens. Meanwhile in America, the widespread protests against the killing of George Floyd have lead Donald Trump to push the country towards civil war, with his police literally hitting out at Australian news media in the process. Good thing we live in Australia, says Scott Morrison. Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/YRZLBCYF_b0 We're now on PodHero - listen to us on PodHero and a portion of your m...
2020-06-0714 min
News FightersBack to life, back to stupidity!Life is returning to normal in post-coronavirus lockdown Australia as the government miscounts Jobkeeper and finds $60 billion behind the back of the couch. But not for you! Also the too-good-to-be-true unemployment numbers, the upcoming China trade war and Labor jumps on the anti-immigration bus. Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/fT_UNZq_wzk Remember to help fund these charities feeding the hungry in Australia: http://www.foodbank.org.au/ http://Ozharvest.org http://mealsonwheels.org.au The Asylum Seekers Resource Centre: http://asrc.org.au The Addison Road Food P...
2020-05-2413 min
News FightersThe "Back in Black" 2019 Budget RevisitedThis week was meant to be the Federal Budget but everything's been cancelled because 2020! So we look back at the 2019 "Back in Black" Budget by replaying our classic 9th episode from April 3, 2019 - back when governments cared more about carparks than coronaviruses! Watch the original episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKzHnGJo-oA News Fighters is a “wacky clips” based Aussie news comedy podcast, created and hosted by ex-Tonightly/Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Listen to past episodes at: http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter at https://twit...
2020-05-1600 min
News FightersBehind The Wacky Clips & a new pilot episode!In our new “Behind the Wacky Clips” segment we take some recent feedback onboard and then present the pilot for a more commercially appealing news comedy podcast co-hosted by Stefan Pazur. Watch this episode (without the intro) here: https://youtu.be/4hjPuErH1dw News Fighters is a “wacky clips” based Aussie news comedy podcast, created and hosted by ex-Tonightly/Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Listen to past episodes at: http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/NewsfightersPod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsFighters Email: podcast@newsfighte...
2020-05-1015 min
News FightersBon Voyage Plague Ship & Return of the MalcThis week we look at the glitch-filled inquiry into the Ruby Princess plague ship which just left out shores, more radio sport news when there’s no sport and Malcolm Turnbull is back to be a plague on our airwaves with his new memoir. Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Ev9k1DTJrj8 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/newsfighters News Fighters is a “wacky clips” based Aussie news comedy podcast, created and hosted by ex-Tonightly/Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Listen to past epi...
2020-04-2712 min
News FightersAustralia’s hypocritical, half-arsed and xenophobic pandemic responseWe take an in-depth look at the past couple of weeks of Australia’s extraordinary response to the coronavirus pandemic: from the “non ideological” yet xenophobic economic legislation to the confusing messaging surrounding school closures and the over-enthusiastic police response when enforcing social distancing. Also the state premiers have hypocritical Easter Bunny exemptions! Seriously also please help feed Australia’s hungry left behind in this pandemic by donating to these charities: Foodbank.org.au Ozharvest.org mealsonwheels.org.au The Asylum Seekers Resource Centre: asrc.org.au
2020-04-2020 min
News FightersHello Socialism, Goodbye Civil Liberties!Welcome to the Socialist Commonwealth of Australia as Comrade Scott Morrison’s supposedly free-market Liberals nationalise everything they can get their hands on to help get Australia through the COVID19 Coronavirus pandemic. What could be next? Also in our continuing farewell to civil liberties, NSW makes sitting outside illegal - but we figure out a loophole so we can enjoy a coffee in the sun. For now! And finally we check in with all the latest sporting results with our new sports reporter Stefan Pazur. Buy us a replacement coffee here: https://www.buy...
2020-04-0214 min
News FightersKeep calm and go to work but also stay at home!As hundreds of thousands of Australians join the dole queue, Prime Minister Scott Morrison urges everyone to stay at home to avoid getting the coronavirus… but you know, also keep going to work to keep the economy moving! Also our former Aussie Prime Ministers claim credit for doing nothing, pop star Robbie Williams goes karaoke-crazy and electronics retailer Gerry Harvey urges us to keep shopping! Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/CwUf7svXfHg Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/newsfighters News Fighters is a “wacky clips”...
2020-03-2612 min
News FightersHow to deal (and not deal) with the Coronavirus PandemicThe COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has sent the world in lockdown and the economy into free-fall so News Fighters has tapped into our national strategic reserve of wacky clips to bring sense and brevity to this global crisis, while also poking fun at the celebrities who can and cannot deal right now. Also Trump vs Obama on pandemics - you won’t be reassured! Please wash your hands and remain indoors! Watch this episode with clips on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/8NULC-sMhV8 News Fighters is a “wacky clips”-based Aussie news comedy...
2020-03-1912 min
News FightersHey Hey It's the Coronavirus Pandemic!As the worlds economy crashes foreshadowing a massive worldwide recession and the COVID-19 coronavirus is declared a global pandemic, Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg launch an Australian stimulus package which leaves a lot to be desired. COMEDY GOLD! Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/ThhTFhsfzpk Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/newsfighters News Fighters is a “wacky clips”-based Aussie news comedy podcast, created and hosted by ex-Tonightly/Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Listen to past episodes at: http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on tw...
2020-03-1314 min
News FightersThe looming recession that coronavirus had to give us!We look at Australia’s latest response to the coronavirus outbreak: panic buying, increased back-patting and even a potential recession! Also: Labor’s Jim Chalmers suggests we look beyond GDP to which Liberal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says “No thanks, hippie!” And: Michael Chamberlin looks at the bizarre online conspiracy theories surrounding nine-year-old Aussie bullying victim Quaden Bayles, because you can always trust what you read on the internet. Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/BM38sQj1aic Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/newsfig...
2020-03-0313 min
News FightersPandemic or not Pandemic? WHO knows! Also: Behind Bernie’s winning ground game!It’s another new daily pilot episode hosted by Bec Melrose. The Coronavirus COVID-19 is sweeping the world… so why won’t the World Health Organisation officially call it a pandemic? Why is it only saying it has “potential” like every report card I had in high school?! Also: Bernie Sanders swept the Nevada Caucus and is on his way to perhaps winning the Democratic nomination and maybe even beating Trump. How is he doing it? We interview Dylan James, a Kiwi academic who volunteered for Bernie in Iowa, about Bernie’s insanely dedicated and fervent grou...
2020-02-2514 min
News FightersAlbo’s new (old) climate policy increases Turnbull’s tweet emissions… and ANZ apologises.We’re back with a new daily pilot hosted by Tonightly headwriter Michael Chamberlin! Today: we look at Albo launching the new Labor climate policy… which seems awfully familiar. While Barnaby Joyce and Joel Fitzgibbon brawl in the hallways of Parliament House, Malcolm Turnbull can’t help but live-tweet the coming climate apocalypse. Also after triggering the LGBTQI community with an offensive slur-ridden ad, the ANZ apologises with a new ad that celebrates it’s pride… for slurs. This episode hosted and written by Michael Chamberlin, written by Rebecca Shaw and written, edited and produc...
2020-02-2412 min
News FightersBONUS EPISODE: Margaret Court and Adam Bandt seize centre courtYesterday I stopped by 2SER Breakfast with Tim Brunero to give a quick news update on the latest Australian political upheaval surrounding Barnaby Joyce’s attempted spill and the Greens leadership transition, as well as the Iowa caucus app crash and the Australian Open’s controversial decision to give Margaret Court a lifetime achievement trophy. News Fighters is a wacky clips-based Aussie news comedy podcast, created and hosted by ex-Tonightly/Chaser editor Dylan Behan. Listen to past episodes at: http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/NewsfightersPod Like us on Fa...
2020-02-0507 min
News FightersThe war on ONEFOUR & should Aussie hip hop be illegal?Yo yo yo! It’s summer music festival season so we look at huge Aussie hip hop drill group ONEFOUR, and the NSW Police shutting down their debut national tour, pressuring them into changing their lyrics and even trying to get their music taken down off the internet. Will taking the anti-authoritarianism out of Aussie hip-hop turn us into Russia or China? Or should ONEFOUR just pretend to be old white men so they get left alone? Also ScoMo raps! Watch the full ep on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Nb9cSqPtCsU Watch our ONEFOUR co...
2020-01-1913 min
News Fighters2019 Year in Review & ScoMo gets lei'd into over Hawaiian holidayIn the first part of our final episode of 2019 we look at Prime Minister Scott Morrison spending the bushfire season drinking cocktails in Hawaii while Australian burns in a massive bushfire emergency. Then we look back at all the hilarious wacky clips and gaffes in politics and dumb Aussie news in 2019*. From baby Yoda to Barnaby’s meltdowns to bushfire smoke to Hong Kong democracy protests to Greta Thunberg’s climate strike and ScoMo’s White House state dinner, look back on the year and weep… hopefully with laughter! (* may contain four elections). Also includes a look b...
2019-12-2325 min
News FightersUK Election Brextacular with guest John RogersThe year is almost over but not without one more election episode of News Fighters, this time from the U.K. (sorry Bougainvilleans!) Is this election about Brexit, the NHS or is it just one long argument over whether numbers are a left wing conspiracy? We look at all the hilarious and headache inducing gaffes from the campaign so far and then dial in author and the producer/presenter of Russell Brand’s Trews Reports, John Rogers to give us some actual election insight and analysis. To see the gaffes watch this episode with clips on...
2019-12-0417 min
News FightersWhere there's smoke, there's blaming!While a bushfire crisis and catastrophic drought engulfs the country, Australia's politicians think it’s the perfect time to start blaming each other and triggering their opponents. We also look at Barnaby Joyce’s failed magnetism, Rupert Murdoch’s climate denier denial, Alan Jones’ cow obsession and why Scott Morrison should send thoughts and prayers to himself! Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/31qgSPRNivg Created and hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Aussie news cycle into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check out our website...
2019-11-2214 min
News FightersCould Australia save Justin Trudeau?It’s our double-double length look at the unpredictable 2019 Canadian election. We examine all the political parties’ bad 90’s-rock style theme songs, why Justin Trudeau can’t escape the brown face incident, Andrew Scheer’s weird pants-based catchphrases, the multicultural racism of Quebec and how Australia could provide an answer to Canada’s political uncertainty. Also expect Rush and Bryan Adams jokes. Watch this episode on Youtube (with clips) https://youtu.be/4YxE_5RGyl0 Created by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Aussie news cycle into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check o...
2019-10-1219 min
News FightersBONUS EPISODE: Pilot Week OuttakesIf you loved our pilot week here’s a bonus episode of hilarious outtakes! Quick get em while they’re still topical-ish! Featuring Jake Stone, Chris Taylor and Stefan Pazur (aka Dr Que) with writing by Dave Bloustien. Created by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Aussie news cycle into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter @newsfighterspod Email us podcast@newsfighters.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Uh1kmZ...
2019-10-0112 min
News FightersWell done Angus on Insiders with host Dan Ilic and special guest Josh Szeps.In the final episode of our pilot week guest host Dan Ilic cherry picks at Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s appearance on Insiders this morning. Also ABC broadcaster and American political podcaster Josh Szeps drops by to talk Scott Morrison in Washington, the 2020 Democrat candidates and the most important issue on breakfast television. Finally we check in with our new finance reporter Rodney Todd. Want the clips? Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/5S0XqPRNH68 This episode written and presented by Dan Ilic, written and performed by Rodney Todd and writ...
2019-09-2215 min
News FightersMr ScoMo goes to Washington & kids climate strike hosted by Mark HumphriesSpecial guest host Mark Humphries deconstructs Scott Morrison’s bromance visit to President Trump’s White House and then looks at the local reactions to the global kids climate strike. You'll probably guess what Mark Latham and Barnaby Joyce think! Want to see the clips? Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/J7-N8HhYUqM This episode and presented by Mark Humphries, written by Rodney Todd, Alex Godwin, Jasmine Rule, Raph Stephens and Matt Finley, and edited, written and produced by Dylan Behan. Created by Dylan Behan, News Fi...
2019-09-2110 min
News FightersThe week in Gladyses with Jake Stone and Chris TaylorAs part of our daily show pilot week, host Jake Stone deconstructs the headlines of the week you may have missed, then The Chaser’s Chris Taylor talks us through all the political clips from the week including all the Gladys-related gaffes. This episode written by Jake Stone, Chris Taylor, Dave Bloustien and Stefan Pazur, and written, edited and produced by Dylan Behan. News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Aussie news cycle into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter @newsfighterspod Email us p...
2019-09-2013 min
News FightersPauline Hanson’s inquiry inquiry and Gladys under siege! With special guest host Greta Lee Jackson.In the first episode of our daily episode pilot week, comedian Greta Lee Jackson guest hosts and we look at Canberra’s parliamentary Midwinter Ball (now in Spring!), NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s near-spill experience over legalising abortion and the rocky start for Pauline Hanson’s new family law inquiry. Follow Greta Lee Jackson on Facebook at facebook.com/gretaleejackson and on twitter at twitter.com/gretaleejackson. This episode written by Greta Lee Jackson, Lauren Bonner, Michael Chamberlin and Matt Lane. It was written, edited and produced by Dylan Behan. News Fighters aims to shov...
2019-09-1911 minNews FightersPILOT WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT! Also: ScoMo in Fiji from January.Special announcement: we're doing a pilot week of daily episodes this Thursday September 19 - Sunday September 22nd with special guest hosts and writers! Make sure you tune in! For more info go to our website: www.newsfighters.com Also included: a bonus outtake from January of when Scott Morrison turned on the Aussie charm during his visit to Fiji. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Aussie news cycle into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com...
2019-09-1500 min
News FightersScott Morrison declares war on GetUp. Fresh from abandoning the entire South Pacific over climate change, Scott Morrison decides to declare war on leftie activist group, GetUp! Why? Why not! We look at his claims about their subversive evil activities and why it actually would be better if they became a political party. Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-guxz2iB9x8 Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Aussie news cycle into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com
2019-08-2311 min
News FightersHong Kong protests, blaming violent movies and Greta Lee Jackson stops by!What a week! We round up all the news from the Hong Kong airport democracy protests inconveniencing Aussies to Alan Jones blaming the Sydney stabbing rampage on a lack of painted fruit (?!?!) We also look at the Australian press freedom inquiry and then discuss the state of satire in Australia with Greta Lee Jackson on the first anniversary of the axing of Tonightly with Tom Ballard. Enjoy! Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.ne...
2019-08-1415 min
News FightersBoris Johnson: the first Australian British Prime Minister?On the eve of Boris Johnson likely becoming British Prime Minister, we look back at the role Australia has played in his rise to power. From learning Aussie slang during his gap year in Geelong to learning race-based wedge politics off John Howard’s political advisor, could Boris Johnson wind up being the first ever Australian-style British Prime Minister? Watch this episode on Youtube here. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www...
2019-07-2311 min
News FightersEverybody loves tax cuts!Parliament is back and it’s tax cut time! We look at how the coalition masterfully guided its tax cut legislation through the parliament by letting Albo and Labor predictably just give up and support it. Also Jacqui Lambie is back, holding all the power and ready to rap! Watch this episode on Youtube here. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in around ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter https://twit...
2019-07-0509 min
News FightersWha happened? How Labor lost the unlosable election.Our Election Night Wrap Up episode: Wha happened!?! How Labor lost the unlosable election! ScoMo does a Nixon! Julie Bishop goes rogue! Chris Bowen takes stock! Penny Wong needs a drink! Kerry Anne Kennerly prepares for the apocalypse! And Clive Palmer takes credit! Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/NewsfightersPod Email us podcast@newsfighters.com Sub...
2019-05-1910 min
News FightersLiberal launch promises & Bill Shorten: Human of the PeopleIn the jam-packed very last episode of News Fighters before the election, we wrap up last weekend’s Liberal campaign launch in Melbourne which was also Josh Frydenberg’s leadership campaign launch. And just because ScoMo got a sweeping biography film at the Liberal launch does’t mean the Labor leader doesn’t deserve one, so we present “Bill Shorten: Human of the People” (Watch here on Youtube). Also: ScoMo finally forced to declare who he thinks is going to hell. Here's the Bill Shorten campaign launch film: https://youtu.be/9_SgU28j0kw Hosted by Dylan Beha...
2019-05-1412 min
News FightersScoMo vs ScoMo at the Final Leaders DebateScott Morrison loves saying random numbers so much he keeps doing it even after calling bingo! And Bill Shorten tries to tell a funny meme story at theNational Press Club final leaders debate. You can probably guess how that goes. Also the conspiracy theory of this election that the mainstream media refuses to talk about: Engadine McDonalds! Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter ht...
2019-05-1009 min
News FightersSky News Leaders Debate: Space Invader vs Flubble-o-BillIn this episode: all the flubs and clunky outdated video game metaphors from the second election leaders debate in Brisbane between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Bill Shorten. Also: Paul Keating crashes the Labor launch. Scott Morrison tries to kidnap a baby. And Bill Shorten’s “Joe The Plumber” moment. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/NewsfightersPod Email...
2019-05-0609 min
News FightersThe battle for Warringah’s rich old retired menFormer Liberal Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Former Olympian and independent candidate Zali Steggall go head to head to imitate each other and rewrite history in the Sky News Warringah debate. Also resignations and disendorsements rain down as candidates drop like flies, stepping down over stripper incidents, racist memes and of course, alien space lizard conspiracy theories. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter ht...
2019-05-0409 min
News FightersSeven's Leaders Debate: "John" Shorten vs DiggerOn Monday Channel Seven in Perth attempted to host the first leaders debate of the election campaign between Bill “John” Shorten and Scott “Digger” Morrison and the wacky sound effects guy couldn’t be stopped! Meanwhile the rest of Australia watched Lego Masters. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/NewsfightersPod Email us podcast@newsfighters.com
2019-04-3009 min
News FightersBarnaby's spirited interview with Patricia KarvelasWe dissect Barnaby Joyce’s spirited and shouty interview with Patricia Karvelas on RN Drive about the water buy back scandal dubbed “Watergate” by idiots on twitter. Also Pauline Hanson talks gibberish on the campaign trail… again. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/NewsfightersPod Email us podcast@newsfighters.com Subscribe on iTunes. Subsc...
2019-04-2409 min
News FightersElection 2019: the race that bores a nation!It's on! And they're off! While Winx enthrals Australia, Election 2019 will prove to be the race that bores the nation. We recap all the gaffes and blunders from the first week of the federal election campaign, including Scott Morrison's suitably apt Borat impersonation, Bill Shorten's weird catchphrases and Michael McCormack's odd wombat addiction. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter @newsfighterspod Email us...
2019-04-1807 min
News Fighters2019 Federal Budget Extravaganza!We dissect Liberal treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s Seinfeldian first budget speech before the upcoming federal election. Are we really "back in black" or just getting a cash splash? Also the car parks that Australia had to have! Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes a day. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter @newsfighterspod Email us podcast@newsfighters.com Also subscribe to our YouTube channel to enjoy the show...
2019-04-0309 min
News FightersBarnaby's NSW election night meltdownWe wrap up all the thrills, spills and National Party fish kills from the crazy night that was NSW State Election 2019. Including: Alan Jones' bizarre video shop remarks, Michael Daley’s lucky pie, Gladys Berejiklian’s sausage-fest, Antony Green's computer crashes and Barnaby Joyce's angry shouting match. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes a day. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter @newsfighterspod Email us podcast@newsfighters.com ...
2019-03-2509 min
News FightersNSW State Election Campaign Roundup We look back at the 2019 NSW state election campaign, including Liberal leader Gladys Berejiklian’s shocking admission that she’s never tried drugs and Labor leader Michael Daley’s countless apologies. Also Kyle Sandilands and his listeners hit the candidates with some hard hitting questions! Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes a day. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter @newsfighterspod Email us podcast@newsfighters.com Also sub...
2019-03-2109 min
News FightersEgg Boy, Fraser Anning and the Australian media's addiction to ring-wing racistsIn an earnest and serious episode of News Fighters, we take good hard look at the Australian media’s addiction to giving airtime to right wing extremist viewpoints. Also Alan Jones blames the internet, Andrew Bolt announces he’s quitting racism and Fraser Anning versus Egg Boy. Hosted by Dylan Behan, News Fighters aims to shove the entire 24/7 Australian news cycle right into your ear-holes in less than ten minutes a day. Check out our website at http://www.newsfighters.com Follow us on twitter @newsfighterspod Email us podcast@newsfighters.com Als...
2019-03-1910 min