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Topical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarHawk Tuah & Raygun: We Made the Wrong People Famous - Episode 113Michael laments the downfall of Internet fame sensations Hailey "Hawk Tuah" Welch and Rachel "Raygun" Gunn, and worries about the future of Luigi Mangione and the Costco Family. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in the UK and Australia here. 2024-12-2630 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarAssad Flees Syria & Sydney Sweeney Reveals Men Are Gay - Episode 112Michael reacts to Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad being ousted and explains why we must normalise dictators fleeing their countries. Plus, photos of Sydney Sweeney have revealed that men are gay. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in the UK and Australia here. 2024-12-1735 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarBen Shapiro's Tone-Deaf Take on the Healthcare CEO Shooting - Episode 111Ben Shapiro's own fans have turned on him for his tone-deaf take on the shooting of a healthcare CEO. Plus, Michael reacts to the Nazis who burned down an ultra-Orthodox synagogue. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in the UK and Australia here: London 12 December Brisbane 24 January Adelaide 1 February Perth 14 February Fremantle 14-15 February Leicester 22 February 2024-12-1133 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarShould Religious Footballers Wear Gay Pride Armbands? - Episode 110Michael walks the tightrope and offers his opinion on the captain of Ipswich Town, Sam Morsy, refusing to wear a rainbow armband because he is a practising Muslim. Plus, Australia has banned social media for kids under the age of 16. But, Michael explains that it's people over 60 who should be banned. Grab tickets to any of Michael's upcoming shows from his website: Brisbane 24 January Adelaide 1 February Perth 14 February Fremantle 14-15 February Kalamunda 15 February Leicester 22 February 2024-12-0429 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarJaguar: The Death of 'Woke' Advertising - Episode 109Michael explains why Jaguar's 'woke' rebrand just doesn't work. Plus, he explains why British people cannot be trusted with euthanasia. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows here: London 12 December Brisbane 24 January Adelaide 1 February Fremantle 14-15 February Kalamunda 15 February Leicester 22 February 2024-11-2729 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarMatt Gaetz, RFK Jr & Pete Hegseth: A Defence of Trump's Cabinet - Episode 108Michael defends some of the controversial nominees for Trump's new cabinet. Plus, he explains why the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was a huge win for them and a huge loss for boxing fans. Below is a list of Michael's upcoming shows. Tickets are available at his website. London 12 December Brisbane 24 January Adelaide 1 February Fremantle 14-15 February Kalamunda 15 February Leicester 22 February 2024-11-2035 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarWhy Elon Musk Helped Trump Get Elected - Episode 107Michael speculates why Elon Musk helped Donald Trump win the US election. Plus, he blames the British for the Australian men's netball team dancing to N-Sync. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in London, Brisbane, Leicester and more here.  2024-11-1323 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Many Silver Linings of Trump's Win - Episode 106Michael humbly explains that he was right about everything and lists the many silver linings of Trump's victory. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in London, Leicester, Brisbane and more here. 2024-11-0728 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarTony Hinchcliffe and the Problem with Comedians Stumping for Politicians - Episode 105Michael reacts to the media hysteria surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe's set at a Trump rally and explains why it's a problem when comedians start stumping for politicians. Tickets for Michael's upcoming shows in London, Leicester and more are here. 2024-11-0128 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarYahya Sinwar's Death is Embarrassing for Israel - Episode 104Michael explains why the death of Hamas' leader Yahya Sinwar is actually quite embarrassing for Israel. Plus, he tees off on politicians who pretend to be working class whenever an election is nearby. Grab tickets to Michael's next show in London on 12 December here. 2024-10-2330 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarCancel Culture Targets Pro-Palestine Chef - Episode 103A chef has had his restaurants taken off the Good Food Guide for carrying an offensive sign at a Palestinian rally. As always, Michael is here to offer the correct opinion on how we should all react. Tickets to all upcoming live shows are here. 2024-10-1634 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarIs Russell Brand's Christian Rebrand Genuine? - Episode 102Michael delves into whether Russell Brand's Christian conversion is genuine, or if it's just another grift. 2024-10-0939 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarPuff Daddy's Friends Disown Him & Radicalised Boomers - Episode 101Michael laments the anti-intellectualism that has taken hold of politics, Puff Daddy's friends disowning him and the radicalisation of his own father by PragerU content. Grab tickets to Michael's show in London on 13 October here. Grab tickets to Michael's show in Paris on 19 October here. 2024-10-0244 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarIsrael, Lebanon & Puff Daddy's Bottles of Lube - Episode 100Michael explains why Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu is pretty keen to expand the war in Lebanon. Plus, Puff Daddy has a lot of explaining to do, not least about why he's been hoarding so much lube. Grab tickets to Michael's show in London on 13 October here. Grab tickets to Michael's show in Paris on 19 October here. 2024-09-2556 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarHezbollah Pager Attack & Another Trump Assassination Attempt - Episode 99Michael is shocked to discover that people are still using pagers in the year 2024. Plus, he explains why the latest would-be Trump assassin is probably a Swiftie. Grab tickets to Michael's show in London on 13 October here. Grab tickets to Michael's show in Paris on 19 October here. 2024-09-1846 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarImmigrants are Eating Your Dogs! - Episode 98Michael reacts to Donald Trump's claim that immigrants are eating the dogs of the good people in Springfield, Ohio. Plus, he explains why politicians should never eat ice-cream in public. Tickets to Michael's show in London are here. 2024-09-1247 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarOasis and the "Dynamic Pricing" Scam - Episode 97Back from holiday, Michael explains how dumb rich people prop up the economy of Ibiza. Plus, he explains why Ticketmaster has managed to get away with its "dynamic pricing" scam and shares his mixed feelings about the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming show in London on 13 October here (before the dynamic pricing kicks in). 2024-09-0550 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarOlympics Controversies: Raygun, "Trans" Boxers and Dutch P*dophilesMichael explains why Australia's greatest ever breakdancer, Raygun, is this year's Ernie the Eel. Plus, he questions why an Algerian boxer received more criticism than a Dutch paedophile. Grab tickets for Michael's show in London on 13 October here. 2024-08-2848 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Olympics Opening Ceremony Backlash and 'Weird' Republicans - Episode 95Michael reacts to the backlash against the Olympics opening ceremony and explains why calling Republicans 'weird' is actually a brilliant move from Democrats. Grab tickets to Michael's shows in Edinburgh and London here.  2024-08-0140 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarKamala Harris Won't Beat Donald Trump - Episode 94Michael explains why the Democrats will have a better chance at defeating Donald Trump if they nominate an empty box as their candidate. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in Edinburgh 2-26 August and London 13 October here. 2024-07-2443 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Trump Assassination Attempt - Episode 93Michael explains how Trump showed more composure under gunfire than Biden did during the debate. Plus, he reveals why America has the healthiest democracy of any country in the western world. Grab tickets to Michael's shows in Edinburgh and London here. 2024-07-1739 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarUK Election Results, Project 2025 & Why Joe Biden Needs to Go - Episode 92Michael reacts to the Tories losing the UK election in a landslide and explains why Democrats should replace Joe Biden with artificial intelligence. Grab tickets to Michael's upcoming shows in Edinburgh and London here. 2024-07-1145 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarBiden's Debate Disaster & Julian Assange's Release - Episode 91Michael reacts to Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance and explains how the US government's persecution of Julian Assange backfired. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. 2024-07-0454 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarJust Stop Oil Targets Stonehenge & Britain's Richest Family Goes to Jail - Episode 90Michael explains why we should be supporting Just Stop Oil targeting British monuments. Plus, the UK's richest family gets sent to jail in Geneva and the Southern Baptists Conference makes a resolution opposing IVF. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. 2024-06-2247 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarPride Month Hypocrisy and WNBA's Reverse Racism - Episode 89Michael reacts to the cowardice of companies rolling back their celebrations for this year's Pride Month. Plus, an Amazonian tribe gets access to the Internet and the WNBA is being accused of reverse racism. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK.   2024-06-1251 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarBoeing's Dead Whistleblowers - Episode 88Michael explains why the media needs to give Boeing credit for all the planes that don't fall out of the sky. Plus, Rishi Sunak wants to send 18-year-olds into the army and the Pope is in trouble for using a homophobic slur. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. 2024-05-2951 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarHelicopters, Iran's President & Hamas-Themed Birthday Parties - Episode 87Michael explains how a helicopter achieved something that the Mossad never could: take out the Iranian president. Plus, a four-year-old boy in Australia has celebrated his birthday with a Hamas-themed party. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him for exclusive content on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, Europe and Australia. 2024-05-2249 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarEurovision Should've Solved the Gaza Conflict - Episode 86Michael explains how Eurovision missed a golden opportunity to achieve a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. Plus, he has some fool-proof solutions to solving the UK's knife crime epidemic. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, Europe and Australia. 2024-05-1551 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe College Protestors Doing Gaza Cosplay - Episode 85Michael celebrates the far-right Britain First party receiving fewer votes than fake candidate Count Binface in the London mayoral election. Plus, Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. gets an endorsement that nobody wants and college protestors have somehow made the war in Gaza about themselves. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive stand-up clips. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, Europe and Australia. 2024-05-0852 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarHarvey Weinstein and The Problem with Criminal Justice - Episode 84In the wake of one of Harvey Weinstein's rape convictions being overturned, Michael explains everything that is wrong with the criminal justice system. Plus, the presidents of US colleges are dealing with Palestinian protestors by calling in the riot police. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for exclusive content. Sign up to the mailing list to be the first to know when he's next performing in your city. 2024-04-3045 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarDon't Bring a Baby to a Comedy Show - Episode 83Michael weighs into the great Baby at a Comedy Show Scandal of 2024 and explains why it's best for mothers to leave their infant at home, or in a car. Plus, he explains why British people should be the ones who have to wake up early for the Anzac dawn service and breaks down the craziest people campaigning to be London's next mayor. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for stand-up clips. Sign up to his mailing list to be the first to f...2024-04-2551 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Bondi Junction Attack and Australia's Worst Media Outlet - Episode 82In the wake of the Bondi Junction attack, Michael unpacks the conspiracies that spread on social media and explains why Channel 7 is the worst media outlet in Australia. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for stand-up clips. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Australia, the UK and mainland Europe. 2024-04-1755 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarLet the Homeless Squat - Episode 81Michael reacts to progressives trying to use the solar eclipse as evidence that climate change is getting worse. Plus, he explains why landlords should allow homeless people to squat in their abandoned properties. Meanwhile, the Vatican is having an identity crisis and the parents of school shooters are now being blamed for their kids' actions. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for regular clips. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival a...2024-04-1052 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarChristians, Puff Daddy and Why Aussies Prefer Overt Racism - Episode 80Michael laments the demise of Christianity, weighs into the Puff Daddy sex-trafficking scandal and explains why Australians prefer overt racism because it's easier to condemn. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Grab tickets to his Melbourne Comedy Festival shows here. 2024-04-0351 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarISIS, Russia & Kate Middleton's Cancer Diagnosis - Episode 79Michael reckons that ISIS must be pretty frustrated that no one is giving them credit for their recent attack in Moscow. Plus, he explains why terrorists at least have more integrity than the British tabloids. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Grab tickets to see him at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 28 March - 21 April here.   2024-03-2749 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarPutin's Election Nail-Biter - Episode 78Michael reacts to Vladimir Putin only getting 88% of the Russian vote in a close contest between the incumbent and his dead rivals. Plus, Michael explains why straight actors can play gay roles, and why bald trans men should be more grateful to their doctors. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Grab tickets to see him at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 28 March - 21 April here. 2024-03-1951 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Great Kate Middleton Photoshop Scandal - Episode 77Michael reacts to Kate Middleton's photoshop scandal by concluding that we should simply replace the royal family with AI. Plus, Andrew Tate is being extradited to the UK and a lorry driver accidentally becomes a people smuggler. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Grab tickets to his upcoming shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 28 March - 21 April here. 2024-03-1351 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarSam Kerr's Reverse Racism - Episode 76Michael reacts to Sam Kerr being charged with racially abusing a white police officer. Plus, a dominatrix in Las Vegas is threatening to release photos of a naked Prince Harry and a German man admits to getting 217 shots of the COVID vaccine. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Get tickets to his upcoming shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 28 March - 21 April here. 2024-03-0650 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarEmbryos Aren't People - Episode 75Michael reacts to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling to explain why embryos are actually different to people. Plus, Japan's birthrate is dropping and Australia's latest 'stop the boats' ads are a moral catastrophe. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for new stand up clips. Grab tickets to see him at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival here.  2024-02-2953 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarPutin, Navalny and Sudden Death Syndrome - Episode 74Michael explains how Taylor Swift concerts are Mecca for white women, reacts to Tucker Carlson's new job as a Russian propagandist and reveals what we can learn from Vladimir Putin.  Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content.  Grab tickets to his upcoming shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 28 March - 21 April. 2024-02-2151 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Taylor Swift Super Bowl Psyop Conspiracy - Episode 73Michael explains why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce would actually be the perfect couple for the CIA to exploit in its psyop against the American people to rig the 2024 election. Plus, the Enhanced Games are set to be the fairest sporting competition to ever take place and Barnaby Joyce proves that men really can have it all. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne.   2024-02-1249 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarKing Charles Has Cancer - Episode 72Michael reacts to the news that King Charles has cancer and laments on the demise of the monarchy. Meanwhile, an all boys school in Sydney is now allowing girls to attend, which will hopefully reduce the number of sexual predators it produces. Check out Michal's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne. 2024-02-0652 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarTaking Down Statues, Jewish Tunnels & Australia's Bud Light Moment - Episode 71Michael reacts to Indigenous rights activists taking down statues of colonialist figures on Australia Day. Meanwhile, Orthodox Jews in New York have been caught building underground tunnels and Rip Curl is facing backlash for promoting a trans surfer. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne. 2024-01-3049 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarJewish Lobbyists are Making Antisemitism Worse - Episode 70In the wake of another ABC scandal, Michael explains how Jewish lobbyists are actually making people more antisemitic. Plus, Woolworths staff are copping abuse that should be directed at the company's CEO, and FIFA announces a new way to combat racism that will backfire terribly. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne. 2024-01-2447 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarTennis Hypocrisy, Benevolent Billionaires and A Message for the Houthis - Episode 69Michael reacts to the hypocrisy of the ATP accepting money from Saudi Arabia, billionaires asking to be taxed more and pleads with the Houthis to stop targeting cargo ships carrying his favourite muesli bars. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne. 2024-01-1843 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarJeffrey Epstein, Stephen Hawking & Australia Day Merch - Episode 68Michael explains how Stephen Hawking being listed as an associate of Jeffrey Epstein makes the scientist an even greater trailblazer for people with disabilities. Meanwhile, people are upset that Woolworths isn't selling Australia Day merchandise this year. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne.  2024-01-1345 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarGreen Day Upsets MAGA and North Korea’s New Year’s Resolution - Episode 67Michael reacts to conservatives only just realising now that Green Day hates them. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-Un announces his new year's resolution: to kill us all. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne. 2024-01-0447 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarPro-Palestine Protests by Candlelight - Episode 66Michael reacts to the snowflakes claiming that the Palestinian protestors at Carols by Candlelight "ruined" their Christmas. Plus, he explains why mental health professionals should be easier to access over the Christmas period to help people spending more time with their families. Check out Michael's full comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne. 2023-12-2743 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Great Gay Sex Senate Scandal - Episode 65Michael reacts to the biggest political scandal of 2023: the gay sex romp that has rocked the Maryland Senate. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-Un is testing nuclear missiles because he's starved for attention, Epstein's associates are being publicly named and the Catholic Church extends an olive branch to the gay community. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Fremantle, Perth, Melbourne and more. 2023-12-2052 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarGood News! Alex Jones is Back! - Episode 64Michael explains why conspiracy theorist and local nut job, Alex Jones, being reinstated on X is good news. Meanwhile, white people are whinging that not everyone is celebrating Australia Day and Hamas loses out to Taylor Swift as TIME's Person of The Year. Check out Michael's full comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Australia, the UK and mainland Europe. 2023-12-1344 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarIs Hamas Drugging Hostages? - Episode 63Michael reacts to alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann suing Channel 10 for defamation. Meanwhile, Hamas has been accused of drugging hostages. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and head follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia. 2023-12-0639 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarIsrael Needs Catchier Chants - Episode 62Michael explains why Palestinian protests have catchier chants than the Israeli rallies. Meanwhile, the Christmas movie Love Actually is under fire for being problematic. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for regular stand up clips. Head to his website for details about his mailing list and upcoming live shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia. 2023-11-2847 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarIsrael is Losing the PR War - Episode 61The PR war is going so badly for Israel that Osama bin Laden is having a renaissance amongst Gen Z. Meanwhile, Michael celebrates the power of reality TV to rehabilitate the images of disgraced politicians and celebrities. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Münich, London, Perth, Fremantle and more. 2023-11-2343 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarIsrael, Palestine and the Problem with Boycotts - Episode 60Michael explain how the BDS movement is helping Palestinian supporters to lose weight, makes the case for Israel to relocate to Western Australia and encourages people to stop burning down good burger stores. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia. 2023-11-1545 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarMerry Ham-mas! - Episode 59Michael reacts to Kmart inadvertently endorsing Hamas and celebrities signing  meaningless letters about the ongoing war. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for his upcoming live shows in Australia, the UK and mainland Europe. 2023-11-0938 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarHamas and Israel’s PR War - Episode 58Michael reacts to the news that Hamas has started to release hostages and weighs into which side is winning the PR war. Meanwhile, kids are being told they're not allowed to vape during their exams and a man tries to avoid paying a restaurant bill with an ingenious ploy. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Check out his website for his upcoming live shows in Australia, the UK and mainland Europe. 2023-10-2542 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarWhy Australia Voted No - Episode 57Michael explains why Australia voted against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Meanwhile, the war in Gaza continues, and Michael is impressed by influencers who have somehow found a way to make the conflict about themselves. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Narre Warren, Melbourne, Sydney and more. 2023-10-1941 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarIsrael and Palestine - Episode 56Michael tries not to hurt his career too much by giving his honest thoughts on the latest war between Israel and Hamas. WARNING: This is the least funny episode of the podcast. If you'd like to laugh, check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Narre Warren, Melbourne, Sydney and more. 2023-10-1243 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarDebunking the Craziest Voice to Parliament Conspiracies - Episode 55Michael celebrates and mocks the creativity of conspiracy theorists spreading misinformation about the upcoming referendum. Meanwhile, he weighs up the pros and cons of schools banning mobile phones and explains why Glaswegian police officers need to conduct all interviews with translators. Check out his comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia. 2023-10-0442 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarBritain has Fallen, Dan Andrews Resigns and ’No’ Voting Nazis - Episode 54After visiting Switzerland, Michael realises that the British Empire has crumbled. Meanwhile, Michael explains why Dan Andrews is the most polarising politician of our time and reckons that joining your local Neo-Nazi movement is a great way to get fit. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in London, Paris, Frankston, Narre Warren, Melbourne and more. 2023-09-2643 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarRussell Brand, No Campaign, Kim Jong-Un & Vladimir Putin - Episode 53Michael reacts to the sycophants defending Russell Brand. Meanwhile, the campaign against the Voice to Parliament takes a hit after Warren Mundine goes off script. Plus, the leaders of Russia and North Korea offer hope to the rest of the world by showing that international diplomacy is possible. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for exclusive content. For details on his upcoming live shows in the UK, continental Europe and Australia, head to his website. 2023-09-1943 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarDjokovic was Right, Obama is Gay & Australia is Divided - Episode 52Following his US Open win, Michael reluctantly admits that Novak Djokovic must've been right about the vaccine all along. Meanwhile, Michael explains how Obama being gay only makes him cooler and reckons that discounted ballet tickets for Indigenous Australians isn't really what they need right now. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Zürich, London, Frankston, Narre Warren and Melbourne. 2023-09-1347 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarDjokovic was Right, Obama is Gay & Australia is Divided - Episode 52Following his US Open win, Michael reluctantly admits that Novak Djokovic must've been right about the vaccine all along. Meanwhile, Michael explains how Obama being gay only makes him cooler and reckons that discounted ballet tickets for Indigenous Australians isn't really what they need right now. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok. Head to his website for tickets to his upcoming shows in Zürich, London, Frankston, Narre Warren and Melbourne. 2023-09-1247 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarRIP Yevgeny Prigozhin, Musk vs Zuckerberg & Burger King Lawsuit - Episode 51Michael reacts to the sad and extremely expected passing of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the human rights advocate (and Russian mercenary) who attempted to overthrow Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have promised to fight each other, and Michael hopes it is to the death. Plus, one of the most consequential lawsuits of our time is being brought against Burger King. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter/X for exclusive content. Head to his website for details about his live shows in...2023-08-3043 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarMushroom Poisoning, Soccer Pay Inequality & Killing Billionaires - Episode 50Michael leaps to the defence of the woman who 'accidentally' poisoned her ex-husband's family, demands pay inequality between the Matildas and Socceroos, and calls for poor whites to redirect their hatred of immigrants to billionaires. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for tickets to his shows in Edinburgh, London, Zürich, Frankston, Nate Warren, Melbourne and more. 2023-08-2539 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarUFOs, Oppenheimer Outrage & Lizzo Gets Sued - Episode 49In the wake of the US congressional hearings, Michael tries to decide if aliens are in fact real or if Americans are just gullible and stupid. Meanwhile, Lizzo is being sued for workplace harassment and the allegations being made against her are bananas. Plus, Michael explains why it's fine to not cast a little person to play an Oompa Loompa or a Jew to play Oppenheimer. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for exclusive content. Head to his website for t...2023-08-0738 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarSonia Kruger, The Logies & Australian Mediocrity - Episode 48Michael explains how The Logie Awards are a perfect example of Australia celebrating mediocrity and bigotry. Meanwhile, Sam Newman has made some more racist comments about Indigenous people, but it might actually be the AFL's fault. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter (or X?). Head to his website for details about his upcoming shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, London, Melbourne and more. 2023-07-3131 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarBarbie vs Piers Morgan, Ben Shapiro & Matt Walsh - Episode 47Michael reacts to conservative men being outraged about the Barbie movie and considers whether Matt Walsh was indeed correct when he said feminism had killed more people than nuclear bombs. Meanwhile, Fox News reckons that there were actually some benefits to slavery and Elon Musk fixes everything with a Twitter rebrand. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter (or X, whatever it's called now) for exclusive content and head to his website for tickets to his live shows in the UK, mainland Europe and...2023-07-2537 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarHow to Save the Commonwealth Games - Episode 46In light of Victoria deciding not to host the Commonwealth Games, Michael reckons it's time we start letting athletes from poor countries take drugs to make the event more watchable. Meanwhile, the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been won by a trans woman, but is it really a victory for the trans movement? Plus, a book designed to teach kids about sex has got conservatives riled up. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube and follow him on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter for exclusive content. Head to...2023-07-1838 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarClimate Protestors, Jonah Hill and Threads are all Doomed - Episode 45Michael implores climate change protestors to leave the gays alone, explains why Jonah Hill's relationship 'boundaries' are self-destructive and why Threads is doomed to fail because no one cares about the thoughts of Instagram influencers. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, and check out his upcoming live shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia. 2023-07-1038 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarStop Employing Homophobes at Gay Weddings - Episode 44Michael weighs into the Ashes controversy and how beautiful it is for Australians to once again be united against a common enemy: the British. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are planning a cage-fight because being a billionaire is boring, and Michael explains why gay couples need to stop asking religious bigots to make their wedding cakes.  Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for exclusive content, and check out his upcoming live shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia. 2023-07-0440 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarNo One Cares About Imploded Billionaires - Episode 43Michael explains why people simply don't care when rich people are crushed to death at the bottom of the ocean, the disappointment of the failed coup against Putin and why Lance Armstrong is actually the best person to have an opinion on trans athletes. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter for more stand up clips and head to his website for details on his upcoming shows in the UK, mainland Europe and Australia. 2023-06-2740 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarDebate Me, Joe Rogan! - Episode 42In his first episode recorded in London, Michael explains why all white people should move back to England. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan wants to host a debate on vaccines, Trump proves once again why he's very bad at being a criminal and a couple of gay penguins in Australia are being used to teach kids about sexuality. Check out Michael's comedy special "Alright, Next Joke" on YouTube, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter for daily stand up clips, and head to his website for details on his live shows in the UK, mainland Europe...2023-06-2031 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarInfiltrating the KKK with John Safran - Episode 41Michael Shafar is joined by one of his comedy heroes, JOHN SAFRAN. In a wide-ranging chat, John discusses the time he tried to join the KKK, how far-right extremists recruit, whether hate speech should be censored and why Nazis have found themselves protesting alongside transphobes. To grab a copy of John's books Murder in Mississippi, Depends What You Mean by Extremist and Puff Piece, head to his website. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, and check out his upcoming live shows.2023-06-141h 16Topical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarEuthanasia on Christmas - Episode 40Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny AIDAN JONES! Michael reacts to the news that police are shifting away from brutalising Indigenous kids and are instead tasering 95-year-old white women. Meanwhile, Aidan brags about still having four grandparents, but worries that one of their deaths could come at an inconvenient time. Follow Aidan Jones on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out his live shows. Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Check out his comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and his upcoming live shows.  2023-06-0549 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarPaparazzi are Scum - Episode 39In the wake of Harry and Meghan being chased through the streets of New York, Michael calmly explains why all paparazzi are scum. Meanwhile, Michael reacts to the controversy over the AFL's new stadium in Tasmania, the push to conscript Gen Z to fight China and the welcome news that fewer women are choosing to have kids. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter for exclusive content. For details on his upcoming live shows in Brisbane, Gold Coast, London, Edinburgh, Zürich, Frankston a...2023-05-2430 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarKing Charles is Kim Jong-Un for White People - Episode 38Michael reacts to the pageantry and opulence of the coronation and realises that King Charles is basically just Kim Jong-Un for white people. Meanwhile, an anti-vaxxer has discovered an ingenious way of raising funds to stave off bankruptcy and it turns out that the biggest threat to women in change-rooms isn't transgender women, it's the 45th President of the Unites States. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter for exclusive content. All the details about his upcoming live shows in Brisbane...2023-05-2135 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarWhy More Kids are Trans and Non-Binary - Episode 37Michael chats to the very funny LEWIS GARNHAM! Lewis has been working in education for the past six years and has a theory as to why more kids are identifying as transgender and non-binary. Meanwhile, Kansas has passed an insane law regulating public toilets and a grisly discovery is made in a hotel room in Tibet. Follow Lewis on Instagram and TikTok and check out his live shows. Follow Michael on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Check out his comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and his upcoming live shows...2023-05-0550 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarStop Asking Old People Questions - Episode 36Barry Humphries is dead and Michael decides it's time we stopped asking ageing icons for their opinions on social issues so they don't tarnish their own legacies. Meanwhile, anti-drag queen protests have reached Australia and it's kind of embarrassing that we don't even make our own conspiracies in this country anymore. Check out Michael's YouTube special Alright, Next Joke and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for exclusive content. Check out his live shows in Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast, London, Edinburgh and more. 2023-05-0134 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarIs ”Wog” Offensive? - Episode 35Michael Shafar is joined by the half-Greek, half-Italian and very funny ANTHONY LOCASCIO! Anthony explains to Michael whether the term 'wog' is still offensive, why people hate vegans and the differences between white and Asian homes. They also find common ground over the family pressures that come from having immigrant grandparents and Anthony graciously accepts Michael's apology for killing his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Follow Anthony on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, and check out his upcoming shows and podcast. Check out Michael's full comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube, f...2023-04-1745 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarVoice to Parliament with Dane Simpson - Episode 34Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny DANE SIMPSON! Dane discusses how his own parents were victims of segregation and the insane propaganda that has been used to impede Indigenous rights over the years, including how Aboriginal people were once labeled "agents of Hitler". Meanwhile, they react to people's opposition to the Voice to Parliament, Sky News' unfiltered news anchors and comedians who claim "you can't say anything anymore!" Follow Dane on Instagram and Facebook and head to his website for details on his live shows. Check out Michael's comedy sp...2023-04-0947 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarI’m Going to Hell - Episode 33A Christian protestor condemns Michael to Hell, so he might as well have fun while he's here. Meanwhile, Nazis and transphobes find common ground, Victoria wants to ban the salute and the US wants to ban TikTok. Check out Michael's comedy special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. He also has live shows coming up in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Gold Coast as well as London and Edinburgh. 2023-03-2837 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarYaaaaaaas Queen with JAMES MCCANN - Episode 32Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny and very honest JAMES MCCANN! James and Michael take some time away from the Adelaide Fringe to consider whether Australia's new submarines will be able to hold off China's inevitable invasion. But, more pressingly, they discuss conservative outrage over the greatest threat facing civilisation: drag queens reading to your children. Follow James McCann on YouTube and Instagram and check out the James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan podcast. Follow Michael Shafar on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter. Check out his YouTube special when it...2023-03-1938 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarBeing Straight at Mardi Gras - Episode 31Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny ROWAN THAMBAR! Michael experiences FOMO that he's not gay during World Pride and Rowan explains what it's like to be a straight guy at Mardi Gras. Meanwhile, historical figures are falling like dominos to cancel culture: Roald Dahl, Ian Fleming and not even Gandhi is safe! Follow Rowan Thambar on Instagram and check him out at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Follow Michael Shafar on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. See him live at his upcoming shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Gold Coast...2023-03-0733 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarHeckler Calls Comedian the N-Word - Episode 30Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny JOE WHITE! Joe White is an Ethiopian-Australian comedian who was recently performing at a sold out show in Perth when a heckler called him the N-word. Joe tells the crazy story of how the crowd reacted, how he dealt with the situation, his own personal history with that word and the heckler's bizarre response. Follow Joe on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Michael on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. Check out his live shows in Margaret River, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast a...2023-02-2345 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarDjokovic RUINS Tennis, Russian Flag Bans & Drag Queen Outrage - Episode 29Michael Shafar is joined by the hilarious ANDREW WOLFE! This one is a wild ride, so strap yourself in. Novak Djokovic has become so good at tennis that he's ruined the entire sport, Russian flags have been banned and Andrew goes on a deep dive into the minds of the ad executives who created the Compare the Market meerkats. They also react to the outrage of kids being exposed to drag queens and realise that all of children's movies they watched when they were younger were full of sexual content just to keep the dads...2023-02-0532 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe BEST Solutions to Australia Day - Episode 28In a very special episode recorded on tour in Perth, Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny (and definitely not French) JACQUES BARRETT! They discuss some obvious solutions to Australia Day and Michael recounts a very awkward speech at an Invasion Day Rally. Meanwhile, Jacques reacts to the M&Ms cancelling their new 'woke' mascots, Beyoncé proves that oil-rich countries are actually the ones who run the world and Kanye has *apparently* been spotted in Melbourne, but it turns out it was just another black guy. Follow Michael on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, T...2023-02-0133 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarPerrottet’s Nazi Costume, Woke M&Ms & Putin’s Oligarchs with AARON GOCS! - Episode 27Michael Shafar is joined by the man himself AARON 'GOCSY' GOCS! They discuss how they're more worried about *actual* Nazis in Parliament than Dominic Perrottet's costume. Meanwhile, M&Ms have unveiled new 'woke' female characters, Putin's oligarchs seem to be getting clumsier and Gocsy pleads with Elon Musk to unban him from Twitter. Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. Check out his upcoming live shows in Perth, Fremantle, Kalamunda, Mandurah, Margaret River, Adelaide, Melbourne and Gold Coast. Follow Gocsy on Facebook and Instagram, and check him out...2023-01-1833 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarGeorge Pell’s Death, Harry’s Taliban Kills & Cringe Australian Culture - Episode 26Michael Shafar reacts to George Pell dying at the age of 81, which is further evidence that only the good die young. Meanwhile, former Prince Harry's memoir is being criticised for revealing how many people he killed in Afghanistan, but the real selling point is the weird chapter about his penis. Plus, Australia's lamb ad is proof that meat-eaters are more annoying than vegans. Follow Michael on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter. Grab tickets to his live shows in Perth, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Gold Coast. 2023-01-1322 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Holy Trinity of Sex Scandals: Andrew Tate, Bill Cosby & The Pope - Episode 25Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny SUREN JAYEMANNE who makes history as the podcast's first return guest! Pope Benedict is dead, but he looks better deceased than Prince Philip looked alive. Meanwhile, Michael tries to explain who Andrew Tate is, Suren reckons Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk have one thing in common, and they react to the news that Bill Cosby is going back on tour, though his material might not be so relatable anymore. Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter. Check out his live shows in...2023-01-0935 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael Shafar’Person of Colour’ is Offensive, Elon Gets Booed, Trump’s NFTs & Bad ATARs - Episode 24Michael Shafar is joined by the hilarious DAHN ROZARIO! Dahn has been attempting (and failing) to find a Jewish girlfriend on the Jewish dating app, J-Swipe and explains why he finds the term 'person of colour' offensive. They also discuss Elon Musk getting booed at Dave Chappelle's show, Trump releasing the lamest NFTs and how Dahn's mum reacted when he got a pretty average ATAR. Follow Michael Shagar on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Tickets to his live shows in Perth, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne. Follows Dahn Rozario on Instagram and...2022-12-2027 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarKanye Ab-Normalises Antisemitism, David Beckham Lookalike Fail & The Emu War - Episode 23Michael Shafar channels his inner Kanye featuring the very funny JAY MORRISSEY. They discuss how Kanye's unhinged appearance on InfoWars is actually ab-normalising antisemitism. Meanwhile, a bloke in the UK has spent thousands of pounds to look like David Beckham and he hasn't exactly got his money's worth. Plus, Australia recently commemorated its defeat in The Great Emu War, and Jay's comedy web series about the conflict isn't exactly historically accurate. Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter. He's also touring Australia in 2023, head to his website for details on when he's...2022-12-1226 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarElon Musk’s Bedside Table, China’s Ingenious Information Suppression & Qatar Protests - Episode 22Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny PETER JAMES! They discuss Elon Musk's unhinged photo of his bedside table, the ingenious way China is suppressing information about protests and how one guy in Qatar has pulled off the most efficient protest in history. Meanwhile, Peter reveals his adoration for Jordan Peterson and goes full Kanye with a story about how his school taught him that Hitler was a 'good leader'. Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Check out his live shows in Canberra, Perth, Fremantle, Margaret River and Adelaide.2022-12-0628 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarConscription, Qatar Protests, FIFA’s Insane President & Anti-Vax Embalmer Conspiracies - Episode 21Michael Shafar is joined by the hilarious LUKA MULLER! Luka explains what role he'd like in the army if conscription was ever introduced. Spoiler alert: it's nowhere near the frontlines. Meanwhile, protests persist in Qatar, FIFA's president reveals that he is the most diverse person in the world and a new anti-vax movie features some insane conspiracies from embalmers (of all people). Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. He also has live shows all around Australia. Follow Luka Muller on Twitter and Instagram and check out his podcast O...2022-11-2839 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarQatar’s Homophobia, Kanye’s Anti-Semitism, White Slavery & Djokovic is Back! - Episode 20Michael Shafar is joined by the 100% funny and 50% Jewish MIKE GOLDSTEIN! Mike has a hilarious (and cringey) story about getting his pronouns wrong in front of some important TV executives. Meanwhile, Shafar explains the pitfalls of having white slaves and concludes that the best way to overcome Qatar's homophobic regime is to send a gay team to compete at the World Cup. Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter. Head to his website for tickets to his shows in Canberra, Perth, Fremantle and Margaret River. Check out Mike's p...2022-11-2138 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarTwitter’s Blue Tick Debacle, KFC’s Kristallnacht Promotion and Trump Remains a ”Stable Genius” - Episode 19Twitter is going up in flames faster than a Tesla as users take advantage of the new blue tick verification system to destroy companies' share prices. Meanwhile, KFC joins a long list of brands committing hilarious marketing faux pas with its Kristallnacht promotion (yes, you read that correctly) and Donald Trump reacts to the US midterms results by reminding everyone that he's a "Stable Genius", or is he being sarcastic? Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. Check out his upcoming live shows in Warrnambool on 18 November, Melbourne on 19 November, as well...2022-11-1425 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarThe Comedy Club Shut Down by the Chinese Government - Episode 18Michael Shafar is joined by the very funny and insightful ANDY CURTAIN who has an incredible story to tell. In 2014, while living in Shanghai, Andy established the first English-speaking comedy club in China called Kung Fu Comedy. The good news for Andy was that the club was a huge success. The bad news for Andy was that its success also attracted the ire of the Chinese Government. Andy tells us what it was like performing comedy in a country where censorship is rife and the danger he and other comedians faced. Follow Michael Shafar on...2022-11-0734 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarRishi Sunak’s AWKWARD Start, Kanye West Needs a Sponsor and a Netball Scandal! - Episode 17Michael Shafar is joined by the hilarious LIZZY HOO to discuss the UK's newest PM, Rishi Sunak, and he might be their least charismatic leader yet! Meanwhile, Kanye West is looking for a new sponsor and Gina Rinehart is no longer saying 'here if you need!' to Netball Australia. Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter. Check out his live shows in Adelaide on 5 November and his special taping in Melbourne on 19 November. Follow Lizzy Hoo on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 2022-10-3036 minTopical with Michael ShafarTopical with Michael ShafarComedians, Art and JEWISH PEOPLE are Under Attack! - Episode 16Michael Shafar is joined by the hilarious ELOUISE EFTOS who only came on the podcast to find a Jewish husband and score an invitation to a bar-mitzvah. Amongst all that, they discuss how art pieces are afforded better protection than female comedians, Kanye West's latest anti-Semitic outburst and why his music needs to improve if we're going to forgive him like we did Michael Jackson. Follow Michael Shafar on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter. Check out his upcoming live shows in Narre Warren (22 October), Adelaide (5 November), Warrnambool (18 November) and the taping for his new...2022-10-1834 minFunny In FailureFunny In FailureSuffering with Purpose - Michael ShafarMichael Shafar is a stand-up comedian and writer for the Channel 10’s The Project. He was a Raw finalist and he has performed at massive events such as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, performed around Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the US and even on International Waters. He also hosted Channel 31's satirical news show, The Leak, and developed the viral sensation, Round Squares. He has also be seen and heard on SBS's RAW Comedy, ABC's Comedy Bites and Triple j's Good Az Friday. In this podcast we chat about comparison, expectations, his lawyer days, collaboration, cancer, vulnerability, ho...2019-10-281h 17